Curaleaf Holdings has signed a definitive agreement to acquire GR Companies, Inc. ("Grassroots") in a cash and stock deal valued at approximately $875 million. This transaction solidifies Curaleaf's position as one of the world's largest cannabis companies by revenue and the largest in the U.S. across key operating metrics.
"The highly complementary acquisition brings together the largest public and largest private multi-state operators in the U.S. to offer a full range of products to consumers in states across the country," the team with the company says. "As a market leader throughout the Midwest, Grassroots has a portfolio of 61 dispensary licenses, with 20 operating today, and 17 cultivation and processing licenses that will substantially accelerate Curaleaf's continued expansion across the nation."
"Grassroots has a leading presence in large markets in which Curaleaf presently does not operate, including Illinois, which in June became the 11th state to legalize adult-use cannabis, and Pennsylvania, the fifth most populous state in the U.S. The proposed transaction will expand Curaleaf's presence from 12 to 19 states, and the combined company will have 131 dispensary licenses, 68 operational locations, 20 cultivation sites and 26 processing facilities. With the acquisition, Curaleaf will also add new markets in Arkansas, Michigan, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Vermont, and build on its existing businesses in Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada and Ohio. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, Curaleaf will be the largest medical and adult-use cannabis company with access to a total population of approximately 177 million people."
"With the acquisition of Grassroots and the pending acquisition of Select, Curaleaf is one of the world's largest cannabis companies by both revenue and operating presence," said Joseph Lusardi, CEO of Curaleaf. "With a combined 68 open dispensaries, this transaction accelerates our expansion strategy and strengthens our reach across the medical and adult-use markets. In addition, it enhances the depth of our retail and wholesale platform across the country. By leveraging our scale, as well as our market leading capabilities and expertise, we will continue to deliver value for our shareholders."
Mitch Kahn, co-founder and CEO of Grassroots, said, "Today's announcement is a testament to the hard work of the many employees that helped make Grassroots the leading cannabis company in the Midwest. This acquisition will enable us to give our patients and retail partners greater access to products that adhere to the highest standards of quality and reliability, and our employees the opportunity to be part of a best-in-class operator."
"This transaction builds on the numerous strategic transactions announced to date in 2019 which expanded Curaleaf's footprint in Arizona, California, Nevada and Ohio, continuing to differentiate the company as one of the most accessible cannabis brands across the U.S. The combined entity's geographic reach, purchasing power, economies of scale and joint best practices solidifies its top position amongst U.S. multi-state operators," the company concludes.
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