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Adam JacksonJuly 19, 2023
StaffNovember 29, 2022
The Daily Hit is a recap of cannabis business news for Nov. 29, 2022.
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Flowr Corp. Throws in Towel, Looks for Buyers
Toronto-based The Flowr Corp., (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) is officially on the market after it reported that it does not have enough of a runway to make it to the end of the third quarter. According to regulatory filings, potential bidders submitted binding offers last Friday, with financial firm Ernst & Young Inc. acting as a monitor. Read more here.
RIV Capital Closing in on New York Acquisition, Loses $142 Million in Q2
RIV Capital Inc. (CSE: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) posted a $142.3 million loss for its second quarter of fiscal 2023, but most of the losses were chalked up to a “goodwill impairment charge” as part of the upcoming acquisition of New York-based Etain – a deal that RIV Capital leadership said would give the firm a national foundation for future growth. Read more here.
Pritzker Names New Cannabis Chief
Erin Johnson, a lawyer for Amazon and state government veteran, has been named the state’s top cannabis regulator. Johnson is an associate general counsel for Amazon Web Services but was chief of staff at the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice in the Pritzker administration from 2019 to mid-2021. Previously she was associate general counsel and chief diversity officer from 2016 to 2018 for then-Gov. Bruce Rauner. Read more here.
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IN OTHER NEWS
High Times
The owners of High Times magazine have dropped their lawsuit against a former majority shareholder of the publication’s parent company, according to a joint stipulation entered Monday in California federal court. The stipulation notes that the action has been dismissed with prejudice and holds that each party bears their own costs. It makes no mention of a settlement, and counsel for the parties did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Monday. Read more here.
The Valens Company Inc.
Shareholders of the Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (Nasdaq: VLNS) voted in favor of the resolution approving the plan for SNDL Inc. to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Valens on the basis of 0.3334 of a SNDL common share for each outstanding Valens common share. More than 96% of votes cast at the company’s special meeting of shareholders held on Nov. 29 were in favor of the resolution. Read more here.
Rhode Island
As Rhode Island is set to begin recreational marijuana sales Thursday, state regulators are ramping up their staff as they oversee the industry. The state legalized adult recreational cannabis in May, with the planned start of sales on Dec. 1. Read more here.
William SumnerJune 18, 2019
It’s time for your Daily Hit of cannabis financial news for June 18, 2019.
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Luxury Cannabis is Not Going Away Anytime Soon
The world of cannabis is becoming more refined. When California first legalized medical cannabis in 1996, the only way one could purchase cannabis legally was through darkly-lit dispensaries with bars on the windows that were squirreled away in industrial parks. More than two decades later, the cannabis industry has evolved to a point where its consumers are more sophisticated and discerning, giving rise to a new sub-market within the industry: Luxury Cannabis.
MediPharm Labs
MediPharm Labs Corp. (LABS.V) (MEDIF) (MLZ.F) has applied to list its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). MediPharm Labs continues to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “LABS”. This follows the company’s announcement that it had closed its previously announced bought deal offering of 13,514,000 common shares in the capital of the company at a price of $5.55 per common share for aggregate gross proceeds of C$75 million.
Surterra Wellness
Biotech company Intrexon Corporation (NASDAQ: XON) and cannabis company Surterra Wellness (Surterra) announced an exclusive global licensing agreement. The two companies will join forces to help Surterra’s cannabinoid production by using Intrexon’s proprietary yeast fermentation platform. According to the company statement, yeast fermentation of cannabinoids provides advantages over conventional plant-based extraction.
Flowr Corp.
The Flowr Corporation (TSXV: FLWR)(OTC: FLWPF) has received a loan commitment from a syndicate of lenders led by ATB Financial in its capacity as lead arranger and administrative agent for up to $50,000,000 of committed senior secured credit facilities.
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In Other News
California Cannabis Enterprises
California Cannabis Enterprises (CCE) announced that it has appointed Daryl Kato as its Chief Operating Officer. Kato is the former chief financial officer (CFO) and board director at Nissin Foods USA and finance manager for confections and snacks at Nestle USA. “With an aggressive plan for continued growth and a commitment to expand our family of companies and world-class brands, attracting top talent like Daryl will give us a competitive advantage as the cannabis marketplace expands and matures,” said CCE CEO Kyle Kazan.
CAVU Resources
CAVU Resources, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CAVR) announced that it has applied to trade under a new symbol, “KUSH.” The change was requested because the company wants its symbol to reflect the new cannabis-focused direction the company is taking. CAVU is also seeking a regional accounting firm to provide audit services for 2017, 2018 and the current year to date 2019 so that it can start the procedure of up-listing to OTCQB.
Delta 9 Cannabis
Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. (TSXV: NINE) (OTCQX: VRNDF) announced that its previously announced offering will be for an offering size of a minimum of $10,000,000 and up to $14,000,000. Priced as $1,000 per unit, the company will issue between 10,000 and 14,000 convertible debenture units. The offering is being co-led by Mackie Research Capital Corporation, as sole bookrunner, and Canaccord Genuity Corp. as co-lead agents.
Jushi Holdings
Jushi Holdings Inc. (NEO: JUSH.B) has entered into an agreement to acquire an unnamed Phase I Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit holder and three provisional Phase II Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit holders for an aggregate of approximately $63 million. Of the $63 million, $27.11 million will be paid in cash, $27.5 million will be paid through the issuance of certain 10% secured notes, and the remaining balance will be paid through the issuance of approximately 3.38 million shares to the sellers of the purchased companies.
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