Canopy Growth issues shares to acquire stake in Manitoba retail business
SMITHS FALLS, ON, Oct. 25, 2018 /CNW/ - On October [25], 2018, Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy") (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) issued to Flight North Inc. ("Flight North") and Willmont Capital Ltd. ("Willmont Capital", together with Flight North, the "Vendors") an aggregate of 60,488 common shares of Canopy in connection with the share purchase agreement between Canopy, TS Brandco Holdings Inc. ("TS Brandco") and the Vendors (the "Agreement"). Pursuant to the Agreement, TS Brandco, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Canopy, purchased 10% of the issued and outstanding Class A common shares of 10006215 Manitoba Ltd. ("ManitobaCo") from the Vendors, bringing TS Brandco's total ownership of ManitobaCo to 89.9%. ManitobaCo is a corporation existing under the laws of the Province of Manitoba that has been selected by the Government of Manitoba as a prospective licensee under Manitoba cannabis legislation.
The transaction will further enhance Canopy subsidiaries' market share of retail operations in the province of Manitoba.
About Canopy Growth Corporation
Canopy Growth is a world-leading diversified cannabis and hemp company, offering distinct brands and curated cannabis varieties in dried, oil and Softgel capsule forms. From product and process innovation to market execution, Canopy Growth is driven by a passion for leadership and a commitment to building a world-class cannabis company one product, site and country at a time. The Company has operations in 12 countries across five continents. The Company is proudly dedicated to educating healthcare practitioners, conducting robust clinical research, and furthering the public's understanding of cannabis, and through its partly owned subsidiary, Canopy Health Innovations, has devoted millions of dollars toward cutting edge, commercializable research and IP development. Through partly owned subsidiary Canopy Rivers Corporation, the Company is providing resources and investment to new market entrants and building a portfolio of stable investments in the sector. From our historic public listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange to our continued international expansion, pride in advancing shareholder value through leadership is engrained in all we do at Canopy Growth. Canopy Growth has established partnerships with leading sector names including cannabis icon Snoop Dogg, breeding legends DNA Genetics and Green House seeds, and Fortune 500 alcohol leader Constellation Brands, to name but a few. Canopy Growth operates ten licensed cannabis production sites with over 4.3 million square feet of production capacity, including over 500,000 square feet of GMP certified production space. For more information visit www.canopygrowth.com
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SOURCE Canopy Growth Corporation
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