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Trulieve Wins Seven Brandon Hall Group Awards for Excellence in Employee Development
Recognized for innovative learning, development, and talent management programs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 3, 2025 — Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) (“Trulieve” or “the Company”), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced it has received seven awards in the 2025 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®. Brandon Hall Group is a globally recognized leader providing research, data, and insights in human capital management (HCM). Since 2023, Trulieve has earned 14 Brandon Hall Group awards, including six Golds in its debut year and another Gold in 2024.
“We are honored to be recognized by the Brandon Hall Group for our employee training and talent management programs,” said Trulieve Chief Production Officer Kyle Landrum. “These awards affirm Trulieve’s commitment to excellence and supporting our team with the tools they need to thrive and succeed.”
Three employee training and talent management programs won awards in 2025: TruU ATTAIN, Seeds to Success, and SPHERE of Influence.
TruU ATTAIN
Won Gold awards for Best Competencies and Skill Development and Best Use of Video for Learning, and Silver awards for Best Custom Content and Best Use of Blended Learning. Developed by Trulieve’s manufacturing operations support team, the TruU ATTAIN program equips entry-level associates with the skills to succeed in the cannabis industry.
Seeds to Success
Won two Silver awards for Best Custom Content and Best Use of Blended Learning. Created by Trulieve’s learning and development team, this program supports new retail hires through a blended model of e-learning, peer learning, gamification, videos, and hands-on practice.
SPHERE of Influence
Won Bronze award for Best Employee Recognition Program. This peer recognition program developed in partnership with Hurix Systems Private Limited empowers employees to recognize colleagues for contributions that reflect the SPHERE Core Values: Stewardship, Proactivity, Harmony, Excellence, Respect, and Empowerment.
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Trulieve to Open New Dispensary in Bisbee, Arizona
New Cochise County location will host grand opening celebration Friday, Sept. 12
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 5, 2025 — Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) (“Trulieve” or “the Company”), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the opening of a new dispensary in Bisbee, Arizona.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 7:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, followed by a grand opening celebration from 2 to 6 p.m. featuring food trucks, music, partner giveaways, special discounts and medical card certifications.
“This new dispensary expands access for patients and customers in south Cochise County,” said Trulieve Chief Executive Officer Kim Rivers. “We are excited to serve the Bisbee community with Trulieve’s affordable, high-quality products and elevated customer experience.”
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Trulieve Rewards
Trulieve Rewards is a customer rewards program offering patients and customers in participating states an easy platform to earn points on every purchase at Trulieve dispensaries. We've revamped and refreshed our old cannabis loyalty program to reward cannabis enthusiasts loyal to Trulieve with savings, perks, and points every time they shop for cannabis products JOIN NOW |
The Cannabist Company Expands Partnership with COAST Cannabis Co., Launching Edibles in New Jersey Market
Eight Wellness Focused Formulations Now Available at All New Jersey Cannabist Locations
CHELMSFORD, Mass.–Sept. 3, 2025– The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (Cboe CA: CBST) (OTCQB: CBSTF) (“The Cannabist Company” or the “Company”), one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., announced today the launch of COAST Cannabis Co. gummies in New Jersey. This launch follows the successful introduction of COAST products in Maryland and represents the continued expansion of the partnership between The Cannabist Company and COAST Cannabis Co. (“COAST”), a woman-owned and led cannabis edibles company.
The Cannabist Company is producing COAST edibles at its Vineland, New Jersey manufacturing facility using the Company’s premium cannabis oil and COAST’s proprietary formulations and ingredient standards. The gummies are now on shelves at Cannabist locations in Deptford, Mays Landing, and Vineland.
New Jersey adult-use consumers and medical patients now have access to COAST’s full gummy lineup, including Energy (Raspberry Lime), Balance (Tangerine), Relax (Peach and Cherry), Recovery (Boysenberry), Sleep (Cranberry Pomegranate), Sleep & Recovery (Blueberry), and Deep Sleep (Goodnight Grape). Each variety is crafted with organic ingredients and contains no artificial flavors, colors, or high-fructose corn syrup.
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The Cannabist Company Expands Ohio Footprint with Opening of Cannabist Norwalk
Company’s Sixth Ohio Location Marks First Cannabist Branded Dispensary in the State; Grand Opening Set for September 10.
Sept. 9, 2025– The Cannabist Company (Cboe CA: CBST) (OTCQB: CBSTF) (“The Cannabist Company” or the “Company”), one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers, and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., announced today the upcoming grand opening of Cannabist Norwalk, located at 383 Milan Avenue, which will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10. This is the Company’s sixth dispensary in Ohio, the first cannabis dispensary in Huron County, and the first to serve the Norwalk community.
Cannabist Norwalk marks the debut of The Cannabist Company’s signature retail brand, Cannabist, in Ohio. Dual-use licensing will enable the location to serve both medical patients and adult-use customers.
“Bringing Cannabist to Norwalk is a big moment for our Company. The Ohio team moved with focus and care from buildout to training to opening, and they have done a fantastic job preparing for this launch,” said Erick Rodriguez, SVP of National Retail, The Cannabist Company. “I’m proud of the collaboration that got us here. Patients and adult-use customers who visit Cannabist Norwalk will feel welcome, informed, and confident in what they buy. That’s what Cannabist is all about — delivering expert product guidance and a higher guest experience. This brings us to six locations in Ohio, with plans for eight total in the Buckeye state.
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Curaleaf Joins S&P/TSX Composite Index
Inclusion in Canada’s benchmark index increases exposure and broadens access across North American capital markets
Curaleaf becomes sole cannabis sector representative in the index after latest rebalance
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 8, 2025 — Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) (“Curaleaf” or the “Company”), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, today announced that it has been selected for inclusion into the S&P/TSX Composite Index under the Health Care sector, effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, September 22, 2025. This inclusion positions the Company among the highest-capitalized and most actively traded stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange. As the first U.S.-based cannabis operator to be included in the S&P/TSX Composite Index, the Company is poised to gain increased visibility and credibility within one of North America’s premier equity benchmarks.
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New Curaleaf Branded Dispensary Opens in New Albany, Ohio, in Partnership with RC Retail 2
New location in New Albany, Ohio Marks 155 Curaleaf Retail Locations Nationwide
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 5, 2025 — Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) (“Curaleaf” or the “Company”), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, today announced the opening of a new Curaleaf-branded dispensary near New Albany, Ohio, located at 6500 N Hamilton Rd Westerville, OH 43081. Curaleaf provides support services to the current owner and operator, ensuring both medical patients and adult-use customers in Ohio will receive the same elevated retail experience and access to high-quality cannabis they have come to expect when visiting Curaleaf’s other dispensaries. Curaleaf has the future right to ownership of the dispensary, subject to regulatory approval, which would expand Curaleaf’s footprint to four stores in the Buckeye State and 155 nationwide.
Conveniently located off of 161’s Hamilton Road Exit, the new dispensary, branded as Curaleaf New Albany, boasts a broad selection of premium cannabis products, curated for medical and adult-use consumers. Customers can explore a wide variety of trusted, best-in-class brands and products including Select BRIQ all-in-one vapes, Grassroots high-quality flower, JAMS edibles, and Find flower.
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Delicious Fast-Acting HaHa Soft Chews, Top Sellers at Planet 13 Las Vegas, are Now Available in Florida at Planet 13 Dispensaries across the Sunshine State
Made with real Fruit Juices, HaHa Soft Chews (AKA gummies) are vegan, gluten-free, and melt-resistant. This is just the beginning for Planet 13’s Florida edibles offerings, with Sugar-free HaHa and Dreamland Chocolates coming soon.
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 09, 2025 – Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (CSE: PLTH) (OTCQX: PLNH) (“Planet 13” or the “Company”), a leading vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company, is pleased to announce Nano HaHa Soft Chews are now available at all of its Planet 13 stores across Florida.
“We’re thrilled to be offering our signature HaHa Soft Chews to Floridians because the brand is a perfect fit for the Florida lifestyle,” said Jeffrey Trappe, Planet 13 Florida COO. “The HaHa brand has always been about creating good vibes with our fun slogan ‘this product may result in a good time’. Haha edibles are renowned for great-tasting fast-acting formulations that are vegan, gluten-free and made from natural fruit juices.”
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The Viridian Chart of the Week shows the 2026 sources and uses of cash for twelve major MSOs with a goal of gauging the severity of the remaining 2026 debt maturities.
The bars on the chart add layers of fixed charges: Black represents non-280e taxes, red shows the additional taxes from 280e, purple is operating lease expense, green depicts interest expense, purple is capital spending, and blue is debt maturities. We have been conservative by showing 280E taxes being paid in cash, whereas if it is not eliminated, companies will probably still elect to accrue but not pay.
The orange line represents EBITDAR, calculated by adding consensus 2026 EBITDA estimates to Viridian’s estimate of 2026 operating lease expenses. The brown line adds in each company’s cash balance as of 6/30/25.
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We originally did this graph in early 2025, and at that time, the wave of maturities seemed alarming. Companies that were highly rated in the Viridian Credit Tracker Model, including Trulieve, Curaleaf, Verano, and Cresco, had aggregate maturities of about $1.5B At that time, we expressed confidence that due to strong asset value and fixed charge coverages along with strong overall credit profiles, the above group would be able to refinance their debt. Cresco is the only one that has done the refinancing so far, eliminating about $360M of maturities from the total. However, we still believe the others will be able to refinance their debts without any dire consequences. The biggest risk is that rescheduling fails and stocks return to their former lows, dealing a severe blow to market confidence. We do not view this as likely, but there is no denying that refinancing is part financial metrics and part market psychology.
We were more concerned with Cannabist, AYR, 4Front, and Jushi. Cannabist managed to extend and pretend; the company is still overleveraged, but has until 2029 (if it utilizes its extension) to work things out. 4Front and AYR did not have as much luck, and both are in the process of lender takeovers. Only Jushi remains. We don’t think Jushi is nearly as bad off as the others in the group: over 1x asset coverage, reasonable Viridian Credit Scores, etc. Still, when one examines a comprehensive definition of debt, including operating leases and taxes, Jushi appears highly leveraged, and its maturities remain substantial relative to its market capitalization.
All of these companies have difficult decisions to make. Wait and hope S3 comes through, and be able to refinance in an ebullient market? Or beat the refinancing rush by getting something done before the end of the year?
Overall, our feeling is that the 2026 maturity wave is no longer the scare factor it once was. |
For More Analysis View This Week's Viridian Chart of the Week About Viridian Capital Advisors
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Optimi Health Announces Launch of Psilocybin Capsules in Australia for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Export of 1,000 natural psilocybin capsules for prescription use under Australia’s Authorised Prescriber Scheme follows the Company’s successful launch of MDMA sales in 2024
Vancouver, British Columbia–September 3, 2025 – Optimi Health Corp. (CSE: OPTI) (OTCQX: OPTHF) (FSE: 8BN) (“Optimi” or the “Company”), a Canadian manufacturer of GMP psychedelic medicines, is pleased to announce the commercial launch of its natural psilocybin capsules in Australia, which are now being prescribed to patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression (“TRD”) under the Authorised Prescriber Scheme.
The initial shipment of 1,000 psilocybin capsules, each containing 5mg of standardized naturally-derived psilocybin, was manufactured entirely in-house at Optimi’s GMP-licensed facility in British Columbia, Canada. Optimi’s vertically integrated process spans cultivation, extraction, formulation, and encapsulation under its Health Canada-issued Drug Establishment License, enabling the finished drug product to be prescribed for the indication of TRD in Australian patients. Following independent Certificate of Analysis (“COA”) testing confirming compliance with Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (“TGA”) specifications, the export was completed with clearance from Health Canada, the TGA, and Australia’s BICON Biosecurity Authority.
Mind Medicine Australia, Optimi’s authorized commercial partner, will oversee distribution and patient coordination through Australia’s network of clinics and hospitals. Patient-reported outcome data where possible will be collected throughout treatment, supporting one of the most comprehensive real-world evidence sets for psilocybin to date.
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Red Light Holland’s Wholly Owned Subsidiary Happy Caps Mushroom Farm Secures Continued Safeway Partnership to 123 Stores Across Two Seasonal Programs in the U.S.
September 4, 2025 – Red Light Holland Corp. (CSE: TRIP) (FSE: 4YX) (OTCQB: TRUFF) (“Red Light Holland” or the “Company”), a company engaged in the production, growth and sale of functional mushrooms and mushroom home grow kits in North America and Europe, is pleased to announce its secured an expansion milestone for its wholly owned subsidiary, 4316747 Nova Scotia Limited o/a Happy Caps Mushroom Farms (“Happy Caps”) with Albertsons Companies and it’s Safeway banner.
Following its initial mushroom home grow kits U.S. retail launch in 66 Safeway stores, Happy Caps has now secured an additional program with Albertsons Companies and its Safeway banner, increasing its store count by 86% to 123 locations across Oregon and Washington State. The two programs are expected to roll out in late fall and the holiday season of 2025, significantly broadening Happy Caps’ footprint in the United States.
This agreement will feature Happy Caps’ popular home grow kit varieties, Shiitake, Lion’s Mane, and Oyster mushrooms, with enhanced U.S.-specific packaging highlighting “Made in the Oregon” and “Certified Organic” certifications.
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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 923,000
AND 730 DISPENSING LOCATIONS |
LATEST OMMU REPORTS FROM OFFICE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA Highlights from
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 Report BY THE NUMBERS
Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card) SEPT 05 2025 923,918
AUG 29 2025 923,629
AUG 22 2025 923,228
AUG 15 2025 922,769
AUG 08 2025 921,698
AUG 01 2025 920,582
Patients Last Week: 289
Qualified Ordering Physicians: 2,423
New Doctors Last Week: 5 Reporting Period: AUG. 29 - SEPT 4, 2025
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 404,957,982
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD) 148
Amount of Marijuana in a From for Smoking (oz) 141,077.701
Approved Dispensing Locations: 730
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