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NEWS FROM THE PAST WEEK
RELATING TO THE BUSINESS OF MMTC'S IN FLORIDA Click on Company Logo to be Transferred to Web Site |
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TRULIEVE CANNABIS CORP. TO HOLD FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL ON FEBRUARY 29, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., February 5, 2024 — Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) (“Trulieve” or “the Company”), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., will hold a conference call on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time following the release of its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results.
Chairman, Founder, and Chief Executive Officer Kim Rivers and Chief Financial Officer Wes Getman will participate on the call to review Trulieve’s financial and operating results.
Interested parties can join the conference call by dialing in as directed below. Please dial in 15 minutes prior to the call and ask to join the Trulieve Cannabis Corp. call.
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THE CANNABIST COMPANY ADDS SUCCESSFUL CALIFORNIA HOUSE OF BRANDS, CIENCIA LABS, TO ITS NATIONAL PORTFOLIO
Ciencia Labs Brands Include Dreamt, Luchador and Quell
NEW YORK–Feb. 1, 2024– The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (NEO: CBST) (OTCQX: CBSTF) (FSE: 3LP) (“The Cannabist Company” or the “Company”), one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., announced today it has enhanced its national brand platform through the addition of the Ciencia Labs portfolio of award-winning, science-based brands and products, including Dreamt, Luchador and Quell. Ciencia Labs was founded and led by the husband-and-wife team of Benjamin Mitchell, JD, a successful entrepreneur, and Carolina Vazquez Mitchell, MS, an internationally recognized product development expert, along with their co-founders, Ross Gardiner, who served as chief marketing officer, Wassef Tawachi, and Jannise Babbush, PhD.
“The Ciencia Labs team has created one of the most interesting and innovative product portfolios in cannabis, and their brands’ impressive reach in California speaks to their creativity and passion for product development,” said Jesse Channon, President, The Cannabist Company. “We’re looking forward to building on that momentum and bringing these brands to our markets across the country to complement our existing house of brands.”
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AYR ANNOUNCES CLOSING DATE FOR PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED PLAN OF ARRANGEMENT IS TARGETED FOR ON OR AROUND FEBRUARY 7, 2024
MIAMI, Jan. 31, 2024 — AYR Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (“AYR” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, is pleased to announce that it has met the regulatory requirements necessary for the closing of the previously announced plan of arrangement under Section 192 of the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “Arrangement”) involving the Company and AYR Wellness Canada Holdings Inc. (“AYR Wellness Canada”), including obtaining the final order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) approving the Arrangement, as previously announced, as well as required approvals from applicable state cannabis regulators. As such, the closing of the Arrangement is targeted for on or around February 7, 2024, and the record date for determining the Shareholders (as defined below) entitled to receive the Anti-Dilutive Warrants (as defined below) pursuant to the Arrangement has been set as the close of business on February 5, 2024.
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CURALEAF TO REPORT FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR END 2023 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL RESULTS
NEW YORK, February 1, 2024 — Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF) (“Curaleaf” or the “Company”), a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced that it will report its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 after market close on March 6, 2024.
Management will host a conference call and audio webcast that afternoon at 5:00 p.m. ET consisting of prepared remarks followed by a question-and-answer session related to the Company’s operational and financial highlights.
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GREEN THUMB INDUSTRIES TO HOLD FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL ON FEBRUARY 28, 2024
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Green Thumb Industries Inc. (“Green Thumb” or the “Company”) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a leading national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries, today announced it will release fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
A conference call and audio webcast will also be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time/4:00 p.m. Central Time to discuss the results and answer any questions.
Live conference call: 844-883-3895 (Toll-Free) and 412-317-5797 (International)
Live and archived webcast: https://investors.gtigrows.com
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CRESCO LABS PROMOTES GREG BUTLER TO PRESIDENT
CHICAGO–January 31, 2024 — Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (FSE: 6CQ) (“Cresco” or “Company”), the industry leader in branded cannabis products and the operator of Sunnyside* dispensaries, is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Butler to the position of President.
“This is a well-deserved promotion for Greg which recognizes his contributions to the development of Cresco Labs thus far and ensuring our preparedness for the cannabis industry of the future. Greg has been a great partner, has made a tremendous impact on all aspects of our organization over the years and I look forward to working with him in this capacity as we charge forward,” said Charlie Bachtell, CEO of Cresco Labs. “As the industry continues to evolve, we’re confident we have the right people, strategies, brands, and infrastructure in place for long-term industry leadership.”
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NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS |
TILRAY BEERS: A LOCK FOR THE BIG GAME
NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 — As football fans gear up for the biggest showdown of the year, Tilray Brands, (“Tilray” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), a leading cannabis lifestyle and craft beer and beverage, consumer product goods company, is unveiling its craft beer locks for the big game. Whether you’re looking for a crispy, juicy, or hoppy brew, Tilray’s acclaimed craft breweries across the country have you covered. From east to west and north to south, Tilray’s BIG GAME BEERS are serving up the perfect brews for gameday on Feb 11th.
10 Barrel Pub Beer: We could go into fancy descriptions, such as herbal spice, grassy, green apple, but who are we kidding? Pub Beer is crisp, refreshing and brewed to fuel CHEAP FUN! This beer is as easy drinking as it gets, and pairs perfectly with gameday shenanigans, nachos, and wings.
Widmer Brothers Hefe: Can you really be friends with a beer? Once you meet Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen, with its telltale golden haze and juicy slice of lemon, you will agree that it is the perfect companion for watching the big game. Now available in 18-pack cans so all of your friends can enjoy this perfect match any day of the week.
Redhook Big Ballard India Pale Ale (IPA): “Go big or go home,” as the saying goes. In the biggest moments when everything is on the line, champions go big. When it comes to games, it doesn’t get bigger than this. That’s why the Big Game calls for a Big Ballard. With bold and aggressive hops, a deep golden body and a crisp finish, this is a West-Coast Style Imperial IPA that lives up to the occasion. The answer is right in front of you, Captain. Big Game? Go Big Ballard.
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SWEETWATER BREWING AND PULLMAN YARDS PRESENT 420 FEST ON APRIL 20 & 21, 2024
SweetWater 420 Fest is Back Featuring 25+ Artists
ATLANTA, Feb. 01, 2024 — SweetWater Brewing Company (“SweetWater Brewing” or “SweetWater”), the largest craft brewer in the Southeast and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray”) (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), is thrilled to announce the return of SweetWater 420 Fest, one of Atlanta’s most anticipated annual music festivals, scheduled for April 20-21, 2024 at Atlanta’s Pullman Yards. Presented by SweetWater Brewing Company and Pullman Yards, this year’s event promises a reinvigorated experience, making a grand comeback in full festival glory for the first time since 2022. Tickets are available now and can be purchased here.
Coinciding with Earth Day (April 22) celebrations, 420 Fest is back to a full two-day festival format with over twenty-five acts across three unique indoor and outdoor stages at the historic Pullman Yards grounds, which will also feature local vendors, workshops, food trucks, an artist market, the Planet 420 non-profit village, and much more. The venue hosted last fall’s Highball festival, which was rated by USAToday as one of the Top 10 Best New music festivals in the country.
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CANOPY GROWTH TO REPORT THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Smiths Falls, ON, January 26, 2024 – Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NASDAQ:CGC) will release its financial results for the third quarter fiscal year 2024 ended December 31, 2023 before financial markets open on February 9, 2024.
Following the release of its third quarter fiscal year 2024 financial results, Canopy Growth will host an audio webcast with David Klein, CEO and Judy Hong, CFO on February 9, at 10AM Eastern Time.
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BLÜM HOLDINGS REFOCUSES ON CANNABIS RETAIL AND BRAND LEADERSHIP WITH STRATEGIC SALE OF CULTIVATION ASSETS
February 05, 2024 — Blum Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: UNRVD) (“Company,” “Blüm Holdings”, “we” or “us”), a cannabis company with operations throughout California, announces its wholly-owned subsidiary Unrivaled Brands’ divestment of its final California cultivation facility, a decision which aligns to a broader realignment strategy concentrating the Company’s efforts on operating and expanding profitable cannabis assets and developing brands.
Sabas Carrillo, Chief Executive Officer of Blüm Holdings, commented on the decision, “As we navigate the dynamic cannabis landscape, our strategic focus must be on sustained growth, cash generation, and profitability. The divestiture of our final California cultivation facility positions the Company to concentrate on the cannabis retail market and on our leading cannabis brands, where we believe we have stronger opportunities for revenue generation and market leadership.”
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BELOW ARE THE LINKS TO THE DIRECTORY OF FLORIDA CANNABIS DOCTORS AND
DISPENSARIES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA |
QUALIFIED PATIENTS OVER 872,000 AND
618
DISPENSING LOCATIONS |
LATEST OMMU REPORTS FROM OFFICE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA Highlights from
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Report BY THE NUMBERS
Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card): FEB 02 2024- 872,376
JAN 26 2024- 871,459 JAN 19 2024- 870,458 JAN 12 2024- 868,690
JAN 05 2024- 867,072 Patients Last Week: 917
Qualified Ordering Physicians: 2,767
New Doctors Last Week: - 14 Reporting Period: JAN 26 TO FEB 1 2024
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 333,300,379 Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD) 2,738,884 Amount of Marijuana in a From for Smoking (oz) 107,303.104
Approved Dispensing Locations: 618 ADD LAST WEEK 0 |
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