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AYR Wellness Announces Leadership Update
Dec. 30, 2025 — AYR Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (“AYR” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, announces that Donna Granato, the Company’s interim Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), will depart AYR December 31, 2025.
AYR Interim CEO Blake Holzgrafe said, “As we continue the orderly wind down of AYR’s existing corporate entity and transition the Company’s go-forward assets to the new AYR, we thank Donna for her contributions to the Company.”
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Curaleaf Announces Executive Automatic Securities Disposition Plan
Jan. 2, 2026 — Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF) (“Curaleaf” or the “Company”), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, today announced that effective as of December 31, 2025, Mr. Peter Clateman, the Company’s Chief Legal Officer, has established an automatic securities disposition plan (“ASDP“) in accordance with applicable United States and Canadian securities legislation and the Company’s trading policies. The ASDP will allow for an orderly exercise of options set to expire in July 2027, and the sale of a portion of the acquired subordinate voting shares in the Company (the “Subordinate Voting Shares”) currently owned by Mr. Clateman to cover anticipated taxes. The Subordinate Voting Shares will be sold at prevailing market prices, and sales may commence on April 2, 2026 and continue over the course of a three-month period.
Under United States and Canadian securities laws and the Company’s trading policies, insiders of Curaleaf are subject to limits on their ability to sell shares in the Company. ASDPs address this issue by permitting trades to be made in accordance with pre-arranged instructions given when executives are not in possession of any material undisclosed information. Canadian securities laws permit insiders to adopt ASDPs to sell, donate or otherwise transfer shares in the future in accordance with the pre-arranged terms of their ASDP, on an automatic basis, regardless of any subsequent material non-public information they receive. Once an ASDP is established, the insider is not permitted to exercise any further discretion or influence over how dispositions will occur under the ASDP.
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Curaleaf Opens Second Erie Dispensary in Millcreek, Pennsylvania
New location features enhanced in-store and online ordering experience, expanding access to Curaleaf’s leading national brands
STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 26, 2025 — Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) (“Curaleaf” or the “Company”), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, today announced the relocation of its Bradford, Pennsylvania dispensary to a new, expanded location in Erie, Pennsylvania. Curaleaf Millcreek is now open and serving patients, maintaining Curaleaf’s footprint of 18 stores in Pennsylvania and 159 locations nationwide.
Located at 4934 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16506, Curaleaf Millcreek offers patients a modernized retail environment designed to elevate the shopping experience. The new dispensary features an improved in-store layout, streamlined ordering process, and enhanced customer flow, making it easy for guests to explore Curaleaf’s expansive portfolio of trusted cannabis brands.
“Adding a second dispensary in Erie marks an important step in how we continue to evolve our retail footprint in Pennsylvania,” said Boris Jordan, Chairman and CEO of Curaleaf. “This new location allows us to deliver a more convenient, welcoming, and elevated experience for patients, while expanding access to our trusted brands and award-winning product innovation. We look forward to serving the Erie community and welcoming both new and returning customers to Curaleaf Millcreek.”
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FLUENT Corp. Announces Sale of Pennsylvania Operations Strengthening Balance Sheet and Sharpening Focus on Core Growth Markets
Dec. 31, 2025 — FLUENT Corp. (CSE: FNT.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF) (“FLUENT” or the “Company”), today announced that it has completed the sale of its Pennsylvania operations to HIVE Holdings, Inc., effective December 31, 2025 for US$12.5 million in cash.
The proceeds from the transaction were used to reduce FLUENT’s outstanding debt, which is expected to meaningfully enhance its balance sheet, allowing the Company to further concentrate capital and operational resources on its core growth markets. The Company is at arms -length from HIVE Holdings, Inc and no finders’ fees are payable in connection with the sale.
“This transaction is an important step forward for FLUENT,” said Dave Vautrin, Interim Chief Executive Officer of FLUENT. “By divesting our Pennsylvania operations, we are strengthening our balance sheet, reducing leverage, and sharpening our strategic focus on markets where we see the greatest near and mid-term opportunity.”
The sale comes at a pivotal moment for the U.S. cannabis industry, as recent federal action to reschedule cannabis represents a meaningful shift toward a more rational regulatory framework. FLUENT believes these developments, combined with improved access to capital and the potential removal of burdens such as those imposed by Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code, will further reward disciplined operators with strong core assets and focused strategies.
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Verano Expands West Virginia Medical Cannabis Dispensary Footprint to Six Statewide Locations with the Opening of Zen Leaf Charleston
-Zen Leaf Charleston is Verano’s sixth dispensary in West Virginia, joining additional retail locations in Buckhannon, Clarksburg, Morgantown, Westover and Wheeling
-Situated in the state’s capital city, Zen Leaf Charleston will serve patients in West Virginia’s most populous municipality with 48,0001 residents
-Verano’s active operations span 13 states, comprised of 159 dispensaries and 15 cultivation and processing facilities with more than 1 million square feet of cultivation capacity
Dec. 30, 2025 – Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO) (“Verano” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced the opening of Zen Leaf Charleston on Friday, January 2nd, the Company’s sixth West Virginia dispensary and 159th location nationwide. Zen Leaf Charleston, located at 117 Summers Street, is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 pm., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., local time. In celebration of the grand opening, Zen Leaf Charleston will host a ceremonial ribbon cutting Friday morning.
Zen Leaf Charleston complements Verano’s five existing West Virginia Zen Leaf locations in Buckhannon, Clarksburg, Morgantown, Westover and Wheeling. According to the West Virginia Department of Health, there are currently over 35,000 approved medical cannabis patients in the state.
“We’re thrilled to welcome patients at Zen Leaf Charleston as we expand our dispensary footprint across the Mountain State,” said George Archos, Verano founder and Chief Executive Officer. “We are excited to open our sixth statewide dispensary in Charleston, and look forward to serving the medical cannabis community as we plant roots in West Virginia’s beautiful capital city.”
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Planet 13 Announces Grant of RSU
Jan. 02, 2026 — Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (CSE: PLTH) (OTCQX: PLNH) (“Planet 13” or the “Company”), a leading vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company, today announced that it has granted Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) to certain of its officers, directors and employees.
Pursuant to the terms of the Company’s 2023 Equity Compensation Plan that was previously approved by shareholders (the “Plan”), a total of 9,500,000 RSUs were awarded to officers, directors, and employees. All RSUs will vest in three equal tranches, on grant, May 16, 2026, and May 16, 2027, unless otherwise varied pursuant to the terms of the Plan.
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Viridian Chart of the Week: Will Rescheduling Lead to More U.S. Cultivation & Retail Sector M&A?
The Viridian Chart of the Week looks at M&A consideration for transactions in which the target company was a member of the U.S. Cultivation & Retail Sector, and where the breakdown of consideration was disclosed. Note that many transactions targeted at private companies do not disclose either transaction amounts or the full breakdown of consideration. |
Several things about the chart are notable:
The use of stock compensation has increased dramatically. Most of this is attributable to Vireo Growth (VREO: CSE), which completed 6 transactions in 2025, all of which were largely equity-based. While concerns about dilution constrained other companies, VIREO has taken a longer view, rolling up operations in mature states like Colorado and Nevada and establishing beachheads in Missouri and Utah. The secret sauce seems simple: you can afford to be patient if you pay low entry multiples and avoid the pressure of massive debt service. The Company’s latest deal, EAZE, takes the Company into California, a state virtually devoid of MSO presence.
The amount of cash in 2025 transactions hit a low point, at less than 2% of total consideration, on the deals for which we have solid data. The reason is clear: the capital crunch was still in full force in 2025, and over 90% of all sector capital raises were in the form of debt. The cannabis equity market was virtually closed for most of the year. How will Rescheduling Change the picture?
Increased Stock prices will enable other companies to use stock as consideration for M&A deals. We have not seen much of an increase in stock prices yet, but we view this as largely due to healthy market skepticism about the timing and details of S3. Investors have heard rescheduling and other reforms, like SAFER, proposed too many times but left incomplete. We believe this time is different. We would not be surprised to see stocks bounce by nearly 100%, while leaving valuation multiples at reasonable levels.
S3 will foster the trend towards intrastate consolidation. The ongoing consolidation in states like Colorado and Missouri will continue as operators pursue depth in existing markets. Much of this consolidation will be directed toward acquiring additional retail locations. S3 will reduce the cost of capital, increasing the perceived NPV of transactions.
We are likely to see new players completing deals. On Friday, market rumors swirled about a soon-to-be-announced transaction in the brand space. Will this be a merger of significant brands for product line extension? Or could it be a deal where a brand enters new markets through a merger with an MSO? We are anxious to see!
Will S3 bring more cash into M&A deals? Maybe, but at a lag.
S3 is likely to increase equity issuance, but some of this will initially be targeted towards balance sheet repair.
S3 will increase debt capacity, which may allow for more cash in deals.
S3 by itself will not drastically increase the inflow of investor dollars into Cannabis. It will require a version of SAFER to spur a significant inflow of institutional capital. The good news is that we think completing S3 will increase the odds of further reform.
We believe Rescheduling will both spur and coincide with a meaningful increase in M&A activity in 2026. |
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TerrAscend Increases Retail Footprint in New Jersey with Closing of Union Chill Dispensary Transaction
Expands New Jersey retail footprint to four dispensaries
Dispensary generates over $11 million in annualized revenue and is expected to be immediately accretive to EBITDA and cashflow
Transaction further solidifies TerrAscend’s leadership position in state
TORONTO, Dec. 30, 2025 — TerrAscend Corp. (the “Company”) (TSX: TSND) (OTCQX: TSNDF), a leading North American cannabis company, today announced that its consolidated entities (“TerrAscend”) closed on the previously announced transaction with Union Chill Cannabis Company LLC (“Union Chill”), a high-performing dispensary in Hunterdon County. The transaction expands TerrAscend’s retail footprint to four dispensaries in New Jersey and is expected to be immediately accretive to EBITDA and cashflow.
In May 2025, TerrAscend signed an agreement with Union Chill for total consideration of $13 million consisting of $9 million in the form of convertible notes bearing interest at 6.5% for an option to purchase 35% of Union Chill (“Option”) and $4 million in cash upon the exercise of the Option. The transaction conforms to New Jersey’s regulatory framework, which facilitates investment opportunities for diversely owned businesses. Upon exercise of the Option and additional conditions, the transaction will allow the Company to fully consolidate the business in its financial results and increase TerrAscend’s consolidated retail footprint to a total of 20 dispensaries across five U.S. states and Canada.
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Tilray Brands Expands Dry January Offerings with Zero-Proof Spirits, Non-Alcoholic Beers and Hemp-Derived THC Beverages
Jan. 06, 2026 — Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), a global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company at the forefront of the beverage, cannabis and wellness industries, is redefining what it means to drink mindfully with a collection that blends craft, creativity, and functionality. From hemp-derived delta-9 THC cocktails to zero-proof spirits and non-alcoholic beers, Tilray is making moderation feel indulgent, not limiting.
As the sober curious movement gains momentum, consumers are demanding drinks that deliver flavor, sophistication, and social connection. Tilray’s Dry January lineup answers that call with bold innovation across multiple categories.
The Tilray Dry January Collection
Happy Flower: Sparkling THC cocktails infused with hemp-derived Delta-9 THC for a relaxing, elevated vibe.
Fizzy Jane’s: THC seltzers with bright, refreshing flavors and hemp-derived Delta-9 THC for a crisp and calming twist.
Mock One: Premium zero-proof spirits crafted to replicate the complexity of Breckenridge Distillery’s award-winning whiskey, tequila, rum, and gin for elevated mocktails.
Runner’s High: Performance-inspired non-alcoholic beer brewed for active lifestyles and wellness-focused refreshment.
Montauk Brewing: The No Frills Good Life™ is now available in two incredibly delicious non-alc craft brews. N.A IPA is brewed with choice hops and plenty of love for a bright, citrusy IPA experience while N.A. Golden brings easy-drinking to a whole new level with a clean, crisp brew to kick back and enjoy the day.
10 Barrel Brewing: NA Apocalypse IPA – This non-alcoholic version delivers the signature punch of pine, citrus, and tropical notes that define our original IPA, minus the ABV
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QUALIFIED PATIENTS
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LATEST OMMU REPORTS FROM OFFICE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA Highlights from
JANUARY 2, 2026 Report BY THE NUMBERS
Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card) JAN 02 2026- 930,226 DEC 26 2025- 929,665
DEC 19 2025- 930,779
DEC 12 2025- 930,533
DEC 05 2025 930,643
NOV 28 2025 929,389
Patients Last Week: +561
Qualified Ordering Physicians: 2,299 New Doctors Last Week: 10 Reporting Period: DEC 26, 2025 - JAN 1, 2026
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 443,253,720
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD) 0
Amount of Marijuana in a From for Smoking (oz) 151,657.618
Approved Dispensing Locations: 738
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