Read More

Marijuana Giant Trulieve Boosts Cash Position With $25M Loan, Opens Cannabis Stores In Florida

Florida-based medical cannabis firm Trulieve Cannabis has secured $25m of gross proceeds from a five-year loan. The company will pay interest of 8.31% until the loan matures. The deal, arranged with First Federal bank, gives Trulieve greater flexibility, according to CEO Kim Rivers. She said the loan would boost the company's cash position as it gears up for growth opportunities. The company revealed the financing at the same time as the opening of two new medical dispensaries in Florida: one in Crawfordville and another in Crestview. Trulieve will stock products from in-house brands Modern Flower, Muse, Trekkers and many others. The dispensaries will also carry product from partner brands, including Alien Labs.

CSE:TRUL

Read More

CBD Giant’s Challenging Year: Q4 Net Sales Slide By 27% But Net Loss Narrows 67% YoY

cbdMD reported a 27% year-over-year drop in net sales for the fourth quarter of 2023, totaling $5.7 million. The company attributed the decline to industry trends, reduced marketing spend, and lower wholesale pricing for its new high-strength products. For the full fiscal year 2023, net sales reached $24.2 million, down from $35.4 million in the previous year. Gross profit for the year was approximately $15 million, a decrease from $22.3 million in fiscal 2022. The company reported a net loss of about $23 million, compared to $70 million in 2022. Operating expenses fell to $24.2 million from $40 million in the prior year. cbdMD's working capital on September 30, 2023, was $3.4 million, down from $10.7 million on the same date in 2022. The company also launched its hempMD and ATRx brands in 2023, expanding its product channels into Amazon and other consumer products channels.

YCBD

Read More

Toronto Cannabis Co. Trees Seeks Creditor Protection, Here’s What You Need To Know

Trees Corporation, a Toronto-based company, has obtained creditor protection from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). The company and its subsidiaries have been actively seeking additional financing and engaged a financial advisor to explore strategic options, including financing options. The company's directors determined that filing for creditor protection was in the best interest of the company. The initial order includes a stay of proceedings and the appointment of Ernst & Young as the monitor of the company. The board of directors and management will remain in place while the company undergoes the restructuring process.

TREE

Read More

Key Leadership Changes In Cannabis You Should Know About As We Head Into 2024

This month, the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association held its first Indigenous Cannabis Regulators roundtable, bringing together Indigenous Cannabis Regulators from Tribal Nations and Indigenous-led cannabis organizations across the United States to discuss community-oriented approaches to hemp and cannabis regulation. The event was part of the association's annual National Indigenous Cannabis Policy Summit, which aims to promote economic benefits and professional development for Indigenous communities through responsible, community-oriented planning around cannabis. Meanwhile, trade show and media company Emerald Holding has promoted Emilie Lewis to senior vice president, where she will oversee marketing, audience, and content strategy for Marijuana Business Daily. The move comes following the departure of former MJBiz senior vice president Pam Moore. Additionally, several cannabis companies have reported board shake-ups, while Trulieve Cannabis and Organigram Holdings have named new chief financial officers.

CSE:INNO