StaffAugust 20, 2019
It’s time for your Daily Hit of cannabis financial news for August 20, 2019.
On The Site
iAnthus
Multi-state operator iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. (CSE: IAN)(OTCQX: ITHUF) said that it has entered into a senior secured term loan of up to $50 million from one or more investment funds managed by Torian Capital Partners. The loan will be doled out in two tranches of $25 million each with similar terms.
iAnthus said it will use the money for its expansion efforts in Florida and the company’s new Be. retail locations in Nevada, New Jersey and New York. The company is expected to report its second-quarter earnings on August 27. Last month the company noted that its CBD For Life products will be sold in Dillards Department Stores.
BDS Analytics
Cannabis data company BDS Analytics announced that it closed on $7 million in new financing, led by KEY Investment Partners, Altitude Investment Management, and 7thirty, with participation from other investors. A part of the financing deal, Pete Karabas of KEY Investment Partners will be joining the board of directors. BDS said it will use the money to expand coverage of emerging cannabis markets and strengthen its operating infrastructure with investments in machine learning, marketing and sales, and strategic partnerships.
“As the global cannabis economy continues to expand, it is imperative that we’re able to scale alongside it to remain an indispensable asset for key decision-makers in the industry,” said Roy Bingham, CEO, and Founder of BDS Analytics. “We’re excited about this new round of funding, which will allow us to further enhance our GreenEdge platform and expand our capabilities to the entire addressable cannabinoid market.”
In Other News
Organigram
Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX VENTURE: OGI) received final approval for the listing of its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”). Organigram’s common shares will commence trading on the TSX at the opening on Thursday, August 22, 2019, continuing to trade under the symbol OGI. To ensure continued and seamless trading for the Company’s shareholders and as a result of the graduation, there will be no further trading on the TSX Venture Exchange after Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Organigram’s common shares will be delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange at the commencement of trading on the TSX.
Empower Clinics
Empower Clinics (CSE: CBDT) (OTC: EPWCF) a vertically integrated and growth-oriented CBD life sciences company, and a multi-state operator of medical health & wellness clinics in the U.S., announced that its common shares will begin trading on the OTCQB Venture Market at the opening of the market on August 20th, 2019 under the stock symbol (OTC: EPWCF). “Our listing on the OTCQB Venture Market in the United States complements Empower’s listings on the Canadian and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges, respectively, broadening our investment base as we accelerate our growth strategy in the global medical cannabis and wellness sectors,” said Steven McAuley, Empower CEO. “This is a timely milestone, as we have a robust pipeline of activity tied to product development, business development, M&A and, overall company expansion.”
Acquired Sales Corp.
Acquired Sales Corp. (OTC Pink: AQSP) announced that it has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire 100% of CBD LION LLC (www.CBDLION.com), Mundelein, Illinois, for consideration of $2 million in cash, plus 5 million shares of Acquired Sales Corp.’s common stock. Acquired Sales Corp. also announced that it has loaned $300,000 to CBD LION LLC that will be used as growth capital.
Debra Borchardt
