William Sumner
It’s time for your Daily Hit of cannabis financial news for May 23, 2019.
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Why Canopy Growth’s Deals May Not Translate Into Gains for CGC Stock
Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) moved higher after announcing a deal with its investment arm, Canopy Rivers (OTCMKTS: CNPOF). This offers some relief to CGC stock, which had returned to levels not seen since before they announced their buyout intentions on Acreage Holdings (OTCMKTS: ACRGF). Unfortunately, Canopy Growth stock seems to need more.
In Other News
TerrAscend
TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF) reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2019. Revenue was $14.6 milion, up from $5 million in the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $7.2 million, up from a loss of $7.1 million in the last quarter. “Our sales in Canada continue to be strong, driven by demand from provincial distributors and consumers,” said Michael Nashat, TerrAscend’s CEO. “We are building industry-leading cultivation and processing capabilities. Our Mississauga facility was recently GMP certified by the German authorities – the only such certification granted in the last year – and exports to the EU will commence this quarter.”
MedMen Enterprises
MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) (FSE: A2JM6N) announced that it has been advanced an additional $80 million in accordance with a $250 million secured convertible credit facility with Gotham Green Partners. The company has issued additional convertible senior secured notes to the lenders with a conversion per subordinate voting share of the company equal to $3.29 per share.
Tilray
Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Tilray Portugal Unipessoal Lda. (Tilray Portugal) has received manufacturing licensed and a Good Manufacturing Practices certification for its Biocant Park manufacturing facility in Cantanhede, Portugal. “This licensing and certification marks a critical milestone for our growth in Portugal and Europe,” said Sascha Mielcarek, Tilray Managing Director, Europe. “The next phase of GMP certification will allow us to utilize the full capacity of our multi-faceted facility and continue to serve more patients in-need.”
Green Thumb Industries
Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF) announced that it has closed a $105 million senior secured non-brokered private placement financing through the issuance of senior secured notes. The notes will mature on May 22, 2022 and will bear a annual interest rate of 12%, with an option for GTI to extend the date by an additional 12 months. “Strategic capital allocation is fundamental to the business and this financing strengthens our balance sheet at an attractive cost of capital for our business and shareholders,” said GTI Founder and CEO Ben Kovler. “We are well-positioned to capitalize on the attractive market opportunities in front of us. The proceeds will fuel our aggressive growth plans for faster route-to-market in key markets like New Jersey, as well as pursue expansion opportunities that broaden the reach of our brand portfolio.”
