Case Studies
OPINION: Careful What You Wish For, You Might End Up With A 12-Inch Pianist
LOS ANGELES- The regulated cannabis industry should be collectively objecting ...
Week in Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Operators sharpened their focus on balance sheets ...
Cronos Group Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
TORONTO – Cronos Group Inc., a Canadian Cannabis producer with ...
Trulieve Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. disclosed third-quarter results showing revenue of $288 million, edging up 1% from the year-ago period but dipping 5% from the second quarter. The figures highlight a push toward tighter operations ...
Trulieve Redeems $368M in Notes, Signaling Debt Reduction Push
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has announced its decision to redeem its entire $368 million portfolio of 8.0% senior secured notes, due in 2026. The company issued the redemption notice, setting an early payoff date ...
Jushi Holdings Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES – Jushi Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated Cannabis operator with footprints in six states, disclosed third-quarter 2025 financials that showed revenue climbing 6.6% year-over-year to $65.7 million, driven by higher wholesales and customer ...
Stiiizy Halts Sales at Catalyst Outlets as Leadership Clash Deepens
LOS ANGELES – Stiiizy, California's dominant Cannabis brand with a footprint in Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada, has stopped supplying its products to Catalyst Cannabis Co. stores, marking a sharp break in what was once a ...
Arizona Funds Nation’s First Whole-Mushroom Psilocybin Trial Targeting PTSD in Veterans & First Responders
PHOENIX – State officials in Arizona have authorized and financed what amounts to the country's initial controlled study of whole psilocybin mushrooms as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among police officers, firefighters, and ...
Bioxyne Reports Record Revenue, Yet Cash Outflows Climb on Expansion Push
SYDNEY – Bioxyne Limited, an Australian life sciences and wellness products company, posted its highest quarterly revenue on record for the period ended September 30, with sales reaching A$14.1 million, a 210% jump from the ...
Kansas Poll Shows Broad Support for Cannabis Reform
TOPEKA – A recent survey of Kansas residents highlights growing public enthusiasm for Cannabis policy changes, with nearly seven in ten adults endorsing medical use and close to six in ten favoring recreational access. A ...
Trulieve Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. disclosed third-quarter results showing revenue of $288 million, edging up 1% from the year-ago period but dipping 5% from the second quarter. The figures highlight a push toward tighter operations ...
Trulieve Redeems $368M in Notes, Signaling Debt Reduction Push
TALLAHASSEE – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has announced its decision to redeem its entire $368 million portfolio of 8.0% senior secured notes, due in 2026. The company issued the redemption notice, setting an early payoff date ...
Jushi Holdings Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES – Jushi Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated Cannabis operator with footprints in six states, disclosed third-quarter 2025 financials that showed revenue climbing 6.6% year-over-year to $65.7 million, driven by higher wholesales and customer ...
Seasoned Media Executives Launch IgniteIt Inc., a New Media and Events Powerhouse formerly operated as Benzinga Cannabis
Detroit, MI —Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025 —Today, IgniteIt Inc. (IgniteIt) announced that the cannabis industry’s premier business conference and media platform, formerly operated by Benzinga Cannabis, is entering a new chapter, separate and not affiliated ...
Cannara Biotech Secures $10M Credit Expansion for Valleyfield Facility Growth
MONTREAL – Cannara Biotech Inc., has announced a $10 million expansion of its credit facility with Bank of Montreal (BMO) to fund enhancements at its Valleyfield, Quebec, facility. This strategic move supports the company’s ambition ...
DCC and Metrc Advance California Cannabis Safety with QR Recalls
LAKELAND – In a move aimed at strengthening public health protections in the state's regulated Cannabis sector, Metrc has introduced a new recall notification system tied to its Metrc Retail ID™ QR codes. The feature, ...
German Health Ministry Draft Sparks Patient Backlash Over Medical Cannabis Access
FRANKFURT – A recent survey by MedCanOneStop, a German medical Cannabis platform, has highlighted sharp concerns among patients about a proposed amendment from the Federal Ministry of Health (Bundesministerium für Gesundheit, BMG) that would limit ...
Trump’s Potential Cannabis Rescheduling Sparked Stock Rise and Industry Uncertainty
LOS ANGELES – On August 11, 2025, President Donald Trump’s public comments on potentially rescheduling Cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act skyrocketed Cannabis stocks. The AdvisorShares Pure U.S. Cannabis ...
Hemp-Derived THC Beverages Gain Traction as U.S. Alcohol Consumption Declines
LOS ANGELES – Hemp-derived THC beverages generated $382 million in sales in 2024, a marked increase from previous years, yet 2025 projections indicate tempered growth at $571 million, climbing to $756 million by 2029 with ...
Crafting Cannabis Excellence: How Quality Builds Lasting Brands
In the bustling Cannabis market, where fierce competition and economic pressures have driven prices down, many products risk blending into a sea of sameness. Yet, a select group of companies stands out by prioritizing premium ...
Cannabis Legalization Drives Property Growth, Research Finds
LOS ANGELES – The legalization of recreational Cannabis has had a substantial positive impact on home values across the United States, effectively dispelling myths that it harms property markets. From 2009 to 2024, homes in ...
LEEF Brands Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
VANCOUVER – LEEF Brands Inc. disclosed its second-quarter financials, showing steady revenue gains offset by squeezed margins and ongoing losses. The company reported $8.7 million in revenue for the period ended June 30, a 10% ...
Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works for Cannabis Leaders
LOS ANGELES -The Cannabis industry is filled with ambitious operators, visionary founders, and well-funded enterprises. Yet despite enormous energy and investment, many companies still struggle to answer the most fundamental question in business: what is ...
MSOs Confront Billions in Uncertain Tax Liabilities
LOS ANGELES – U.S. Cannabis operators continue to navigate the constraints of IRS Section 280E, which bars deductions for standard business expenses and drives up effective tax rates. Major multi-state Cannabis operators (MSOs) have leaned ...
Psilocybin Shows Promise for Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery
LOS ANGELES – A scientific review published in the journal Brain Sciences has outlined how psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, might support recovery for individuals with traumatic brain injuries. The analysis, released in ...
Cannabis Companies Secure Extension in Federal Prohibition Case
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has extended the deadline for a group of Cannabis businesses to file a petition seeking review of their case against the Justice Department, which aims to strike down the ...
NYC Dispensaries Seek Justice in Court Over Schools Proximity Blunder
NEW YORK – A coalition of licensed Cannabis dispensaries filed suit against New York regulators on Friday, claiming a state error in enforcing school buffer zones threatens their operations and could force closures or costly ...
Cannabist Finalizes Pennsylvania Dispensary Sale, Prioritizing Wholesale Model
NEW YORK – The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc., a major player in the U.S. Cannabis sector, has completed the sale of its Pennsylvania retail operations for $10 million in cash. The buyer, VP Investment Holdings ...
Rubicon Organics Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
VANCOUVER, BC – Rubicon Organics Inc., a leading Canadian producer of premium organic Cannabis, announced financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025. The company reported net revenue of $15 million, a 24% ...
Week In Review: Cannabis & Psychedelics Industry Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Lively discussions were fueled last week by policy developments, financial reports, and strategic expansions in the Cannabis and Psychedelics industries. From federal rescheduling debates to global market moves, the Highly Capitalized Network ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: David Peck, CEO of Headquarters
LOS ANGELES- In this edition of A LIFE IN A DAY, Highly Capitalized Network catches up with David Peck, the founder and CEO of Headquarters (HQ)—an operations partner for Cannabis businesses across the country. Headquarters ...
Glass House Brands Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
LONG BEACH and TORONTO – Glass House Brands Inc., a leading vertically integrated Cannabis operator in the US, unveiled its second-quarter 2025 financial statements, showing impressive growth in key areas despite ongoing market pressures and ...
Psychedelics Market Set to Reach $22.6 Billion by 2033, Report Finds
NEW YORK – A recent report by Research and Markets reveals the current global psychedelic drugs market is valued at $7.4 billion and is projected to hit $22.6 billion by 2033, exhibiting a substantial compound ...
High Tide Enters German Medical Cannabis Market with Remexian Majority Stake Acquisition
CALGARY – High Tide Inc., a leading Canadian Cannabis retailer, announced its strategic entry into Germany’s medical Cannabis market through a 51% acquisition of Remexian Pharma GmbH, a Frankfurt-based pharmaceutical wholesaler. The deal, valued at ...
Germany’s Medical Cannabis Imports Hit Record in Q2 2025, Sparking Debate Over Misuse
BERLIN – Germany’s medical Cannabis market continues to set records, with imports reaching 43.3 tons in the second quarter of 2025, according to data from the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM). This ...
Cresco Labs Strengthens Financial Position with $325 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Refinancing
CHICAGO – Cresco Labs Inc. announced the closing of a significant refinancing transaction, marking a strategic move towards long-term balance sheet stability. The company successfully replaced its previous $360 million senior secured credit facility with ...
Planet 13 Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS – Planet 13 Holdings Inc., a vertically integrated multi-state Cannabis operator, released its Q2 2025 financial results, reflecting a challenging quarter marked by market pressures and strategic adjustments. The company reported revenue of ...
Organigram Reports Q3 FY2025 Financial Results
TORONTO – Organigram Global Inc. announced record financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2025, ending June 30, 2025. The company achieved significant growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, driven by strategic acquisitions and ...
