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Green Thumb Secures $150 Million Syndicated Credit Facility

LOS ANGELES- Green Thumb Industries Inc, a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries, has announced the closing of a $150 million 5-year syndicated credit facility. The financing, led by Valley National Bank, marks a significant development in the U.S. cannabis industry, as it is the first such arrangement for the ...

September 12th, 2024|
  • Global Medicinal Cannabis Market

Luxury Cannabis Market Expands with High-End Dispensaries

LOS ANGELES- The cannabis industry is shifting its focus towards luxury consumers, with a growing number of high-end dispensaries opening in upscale areas like Fifth Avenue in New York City and the Hamptons. This new approach caters to affluent shoppers seeking premium cannabis products alongside luxury brands such as Cartier and Saks Fifth Avenue. One ...

September 11th, 2024|

Kentucky Receives Nearly 5,000 Applications for Medical Cannabis Business Licenses

LOS ANGELES- Kentucky officials have received 4,998 applications for medical cannabis business licenses as part of the state's newly established medical cannabis program, Gov. Andy Beshear announced. The majority of applications (4,076) were for dispensary permits, though only 48 will be awarded through a lottery in October. The state has collected nearly $28 million in ...

September 9th, 2024|

Investment Environment and Outlook for Medical Cannabis in Ukraine

KYIV--The medical cannabis industry in Ukraine is on the cusp of transformation, fueled by recent legislative changes and a growing recognition of its potential benefits. As the country fights for its independence on the battlefields and navigates the complexities of establishing a regulatory framework, it still presents a compelling opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs looking ...

September 5th, 2024|

A LIFE IN A DAY: Daniela Williams: Chief Growth Officer: Paylient

  Here, in A LIFE IN A DAY, a person shares with Highly Capitalized, what life’s like for them outside their busy working week. This week’s A LIFE IN A DAY features Daniela Williams. Daniela is the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) at Paylient, where she spearheads the development and execution of growth strategies, nurturing new ...

September 9th, 2024|

Verano Holdings Reports Mixed Q2 2024 Results

LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp. reported mixed financial results for Q2 2024, with revenue reaching $222 million, reflecting a 0.5% increase from the previous quarter but a 5% decline year-over-year. The revenue aligned with the company’s guidance for flat to low single-digit growth but fell slightly short of analysts’ expectations, which projected $224.36 million. The ...

August 27th, 2024|

BudLabs: The App Innovating How Cannabis Cultivators Measure Their Success

LOS ANGELES — In cannabis cultivation, staying ahead of the curve requires not only the best products but also the best tools. Advanced Nutrients has taken a significant step in this direction with the development of BudLabs, an innovative mobile app designed to streamline the cultivation process and help growers achieve superior results. BudLabs: Your ...

September 24th, 2024|

Week’s In Review: Federal Policy Uncertainty Continues to Challenge U.S. Cannabis Industry; LeafLink Acquires Leaf Trade to Enhance Cannabis Wholesale Platform; Canopy Growth Appoints New CEO Amid Financial Challenges; New York’s Legal Cannabis Sales Approach $1 Billion Milestone

LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's get to it!  Cannabis Industry Highlights #1) Federal Policy Uncertainty Continues to Challenge U.S. Cannabis Industry: The U.S. ...

December 2nd, 2024|

Week’s In Review: GOP Senator Calls for Comprehensive Cannabis Reform, Criticizes Partial Measures; MAPS Wins FDA Approval for Clinical Trials of Medical Cannabis; Curaleaf Secures Massachusetts’ First Cannabis Research License

LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's get to it!  Cannabis Industry Highlights #1) GOP Senator Calls for Comprehensive Cannabis Reform, Criticizes Partial Measures: In ...

November 25th, 2024|

Week’s In Review: How Do You Target the Right SEC-Accredited Investors in Cannabis?; Amethyst Health Secures Conditional Medical Cannabis License in New York; California’s Cannabis Excise Tax Set to Increase Amid Industry Concerns

LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's get to it!  Cannabis Industry Highlights #1) How Do You Target the Right SEC-Accredited Investors in Cannabis?: It's ...

November 18th, 2024|

Week’s In Review: Trump’s Return to Office: What it Means for the Cannabis Industry; Planet 13 Launches Initiative to Support Florida Veterans and First Responders with Medical Cannabis Access; Mixed Results for Cannabis Initiatives in U.S. States; Texas Voters Approve Local Cannabis Decriminalization in Dallas, Bastrop, and Lockhart

LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's get to it!  Cannabis Industry Highlights #1) Trump’s Return to Office: What it Means for the Cannabis Industry: ...

November 11th, 2024|

Week’s In Review: Criticism Mounts Over New York’s Social Equity Cannabis Fund for High Costs and Limited Impact; Arizona to Launch Recreational Cannabis Home Delivery; DeSantis Uses Opioid Settlement Funds for Anti-Cannabis Ads Ahead of Ballot Initiative

LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's get to it!  Cannabis Industry Highlights #1) Criticism Mounts Over New York’s Social Equity Cannabis Fund for High ...

November 3rd, 2024|

Week’s In Review: Alabama Judge Appoints Mediator in Medical Cannabis Licensing Dispute; Ascend Wellness Shares Climb 5.3% Amid Low Trading Volume; Unlicensed New York Cannabis Retailer Hit with $9.5 Million Judgment

LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's get to it!  Cannabis Industry Highlights #1 Alabama Judge Appoints Mediator in Medical Cannabis Licensing Dispute: A judge in Alabama ...

October 28th, 2024|

Week’s In Review: Cannabis Industry Poised for $112 Billion Impact in 2024; New York Opens Applications for $5 Million Cannabis-Funded Community Grants Program; Tennessee Introduces New Regulations for Hemp Product Sales

LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's get to it!  Cannabis Industry Highlights 1#Cannabis Industry Poised for $112 Billion Impact in 2024: The cannabis financial market has ...

October 21st, 2024|

Week’s In Review: New Hampshire Senate Blocks Cannabis Greenhouse Bill Despite Overwhelming House Support; Tilray Reports 13% Decline in Cannabis Revenue for Q1 FY25; Missouri Health Department Requests $877K to Enforce Hemp Product Ban

LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's get to it!  Cannabis Industry Highlights 1#New Hampshire Senate Blocks Cannabis Greenhouse Bill Despite Overwhelming House Support: New Hampshire lawmakers ...

October 14th, 2024|

Week’s In Review: New York Cannabis Market Report Highlights Progress and Challenges; TerrAscend Secures Additional $26 Million in Loan Draw to Pay Down High-Interest Debt; Harris’s Comments Over Cannabis Reform in the 2024 Presidential Race; FBI Data: Over 200,000 Arrests for Cannabis Possession in 2023

LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's get to it!  Cannabis Industry Highlights 1#New York Cannabis Market Report Highlights Progress and Challenges: New York state officials released ...

October 7th, 2024|

Week’s In Review: California Permits Lounges; Los Angeles County Targets Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensaries with “Deplatforming” Motion; California Bans Hemp-Derived THC Products Amid Regulatory Concerns; California’s New Hemp Regulations Raise Concerns for Industry and Consumers

LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's get to it!  Cannabis Industry Highlights 1#In a landmark decision for California’s cannabis industry, Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed AB ...

September 30th, 2024|

Week’s In Review: South Carolina AG Confirms Legality of Hemp-Derived THC Beverages; COMPASS Pathways Receives Analyst Ratings; Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis.

LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's get to it! Cannabis Industry Highlights 1#South Carolina AG Confirms Legality of Hemp-Derived THC Beverages: South Carolina Solicitor General Robert ...

September 23rd, 2024|

Week’s In Review: Green Thumb Secures $150 Million Syndicated Credit Facility; FDA Consideration of Psilocybin Therapy Could Impact Millions of Depression Patients; Cannabis Sector Volatility Deepens After DEA Rescheduling Delay

LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's get to it! Cannabis Industry Highlights 1#Green Thumb Secures $150 Million Syndicated Credit Facility: Green Thumb Industries Inc, a national ...

September 16th, 2024|

Week’s In Review: Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Reach Over $44 Million in First Month; DEA Reclassification of Cannabis Raises Regulatory Questions for States; Michigan Cannabis Prices Reach Historic Lows Amid Market Oversupply

LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's get to it! Cannabis Industry Highlights 1# Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Reach Over $44 Million in First Month: Ohio's legal ...

September 9th, 2024|

Week’s In Review: Curaleaf Reports Revenue Growth in Q2 2024; DEA’s Postponement of Cannabis Rescheduling Raises Uncertainty for Industry; Pakistan Enters Global Hemp Market with Plans for 2025 Cultivation

LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's get to it! Cannabis Industry Highlights 1#Curaleaf Reports Revenue Growth in Q2 2024: Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. reported a net loss ...

September 2nd, 2024|

Week’s In Review: TerrAscend Corp. Announces $10 Million Share Buyback Program; Bipartisan Lawmakers Push for MDMA Therapy for PTSD as FDA Decision Looms; Verano Acquires Cannabist Company’s Operations in Arizona and Virginia for $105 Million

LOS ANGELES–Welcome to the far too-exciting world of cannabis and psychedelics, where it’s a tale of two markets with some states doing amazingly well. And some, well...they're not doing so well (hello New York). Let's get to it! Cannabis Industry Highlights #1 TerrAscend Corp. Announces $10 Million Share Buyback Program: TerrAscend Corp., a prominent North ...

August 26th, 2024|
  • SNDL

SNDL to Acquire Remaining Nova Cannabis Shares for $40 Million

LOS ANGELES- SNDL Inc. has announced plans to acquire the remaining 34.8% of Nova Cannabis Inc. shares that it does not already own in a deal valued at approximately C$40 million. The transaction will consolidate SNDL's ownership of Nova, strengthening its position in Canada’s cannabis retail market. Under the agreement, SNDL will pay C$1.75 per ...

August 16th, 2024|

Verano Acquires Cannabist Company’s Operations in Arizona and Virginia for $105 Million

LOS ANGELES- Verano Holdings Corp., a major multi-state cannabis operator, has announced agreements to acquire the Arizona and Virginia operations of The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. The $105 million deal positions Verano to enter the Virginia market ahead of a potential adult-use program and expand its presence in Arizona. Under the terms, Verano will acquire ...

August 16th, 2024|
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