• Connect with us
    • Information
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Careers
      • Partnerships
      • Advertise With Us
      • Authors
      • Browse Topics
      • Events
      • Disclaimer
      • Privacy Policy
    • Australia
      North America
      World
    Login
    Investing News NetworkYour trusted source for investing success
    • North America
      Australia
      World
    • My INN
    Videos
    Companies
    Press Releases
    Private Placements
    SUBSCRIBE
    • Reports & Guides
      • Market Outlook Reports
      • Investing Guides
    • Button
    Resource
    • Precious Metals
    • Battery Metals
    • Base Metals
    • Energy
    • Critical Metals
    Tech
    Life Science
    Cannabis Market
    Cannabis News
    Cannabis Stocks
    • Cannabis Market
    • Cannabis News
    • Cannabis Stocks
    1. Home>
    2. Cannabis Investing News>
    Loading...
    0

    Cannabis Weekly Round-Up: Tilray Buys HEXO Debt, Creates Alliance

    Bryan Mc Govern
    Mar. 04, 2022 10:10AM PST

    Two cannabis producers have become strategically aligned thanks to a US$211 million convertible note purchase. Meanwhile, a slew of companies shared their results.

    people shaking hands during a business meeting
    fauxels / Pexels

    Two leading Canadian cannabis producers are turning from rivals to partners with a strategic alliance.

    This week also brought the release of financial updates from cannabis players across the board.

    Keep reading to find out more cannabis highlights from the past five days.


    Tilray ties itself to HEXO’s future performance

    Two cannabis producers are now closer than ever as Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:TLRY,TSX:TLRY) confirmed a strategic alliance with HEXO (NASDAQ:HEXO,TSX:HEXO).

    As part of the deal, Tilray will buy US$211 million worth of HEXO's senior secured convertible notes. Thanks to this purchase, as of Wednesday (March 2), Tilray has the right to convert its notes into an ownership stake of 37 percent in HEXO. The debt in HEXO was originally issued to financial firm HT Investments.

    Tilray Chairman and CEO Irwin Simon called the deal a win-win for both parties. The executive celebrated his company’s new position in holding an equity stake in HEXO.

    Simon told the Globe and Mail his firm “probably will not convert (the notes) any time soon." One reason for his line of thinking is that HEXO will face a 10 percent interest charge annually on the debt being purchased, which will result in C$20 million in payments to Tilray.

    “This strategic alliance will help lower our costs, preserves our stand-alone optionality and we look forward to reaching a definitive agreement shortly,” Scott Cooper, president and CEO of HEXO, said in a statement.

    Cooper informed shareholders that his primary goal since being appointed CEO has been to “fix a very challenged balance sheet.” In addition to Cooper’s explanation to HEXO shareholders, Mark Attanasio, chair of the compamy's board of directors, offered the following comments to the market:

    “The company has endured a crippling overhang for the past twelve months, due to punitive redemptions and discounted dilutive financings, and we needed to solve this issue in order to make positive progress. This new deal accomplishes this and places HEXO solidly on a path to growth.”

    Cannabis players release latest financial results

    This past week, cannabis investors received updates on the performance of several companies in the market. Here's a selection of some of the financial results shared to the market:

    • Cronos Group (NASDAQ:CRON,TSX:CRON): As the cannabis company resumes its financial reporting, Cronos Group achieved net revenue of US$9.9 million for the entire 2021 year, despite posting a US$133.9 million net loss for the Q4 period.
    • Curaleaf Holdings (CSE:CURA,OTCQX:CURLF): The multi-state operator (MSO) reported a net loss of US$28 million for last year's Q4 period. Boris Jordan, executive chairman of Curaleaf, said the company is focused on strong, above-market revenue growth and margin accretion as it anticipates the opening of the New Jersey's adult-use market.
    • Green Thumb Industries (CSE:GTII,OTCQX:GTBIF): This MSO celebrated a sixth consecutive quarter with a positive net income line. Additionally, the firm reported net income of US$75.4 million for the entire 2021 period.
    • Lowell Farms (CSE:LOWL,OTCQX:LOWLF): Despite achieving a significant increase in revenue for both 2021's Q4 and year-end periods — US$15.1 million and US$53.7 million, respectively — the firm reported a net loss for both time segments.
    • RIV Capital (CSE:RIV,OTC Pink:CNPOF): Narbé Alexandrian, president and CEO of RIV Capital, said his firm is focused on its US acquisition and investment plans. It reported a net loss of C$35.4 million for Q3 of its 2022 fiscal year, but boasts a US$319 million cash reserve.
    • Village Farms International (NASDAQ:VFF): This firm celebrated progress at its Canadian cannabis operations and reported a successful quarter thanks to its Pure Sunfarms subsidiary, as well as its recent acquisition of Rose LifeScience. “We believe 2022 promises to take the scale and profitability of our Canadian cannabis operations to a new level," CEO Michael DeGiglio said.

    Cannabis company news

    • Organigram Holdings (NASDAQ:OGI,TSX:OGI) confirmed that its investment partner, British American Tobacco (NYSE:BTI,LSE:BATS), will increase its ownership position to 19.5 percent by paying C$6.3 million to the cannabis producer.
    • Truss Beverage, a cannabis drink company from Molson Coors Canada and HEXO, announced the appointment of Dave Schlosser as president and CEO of the joint venture. He is replacing HEXO's Cooper, who took his position at the helm of that company last year. “The potential of the cannabis beverage industry is truly endless, and I’m excited to lead the incredible team at Truss into such an exciting period of growth,” Schlosser said.
    • High Tide (NASDAQ:HITI,TSXV:HITI) will acquire the storefront operations of Crossroads Cannabis for C$2.5 million. The transaction will aid in High Tide’s goal of overseeing 150 cannabis stores in Canada by the end of 2022. “The pandemic has resulted in longer lead times to open stores organically, and by consolidating the retail landscape through accretive acquisitions, we are keeping up the momentum of overall store expansion,” President and CEO Raj Grover said.
    • Acreage Holdings (CSE:ACRG.A.U,OTCQX:ACRHF) appointed Dennis Curran as its new chief operating officer. In addition, the firm informed shareholders of the resignation of General Counsel James Doherty. “The Company has done phenomenal work over the last year to become profitable and to reposition the business for growth in several key markets,” Curran said.

    Don't forget to follow us @INN_Cannabis for real-time updates!

    Securities Disclosure: I, Bryan Mc Govern, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

    From Your Site Articles
    • US Cannabis Stocks | INN ›
    • Cannabis Investment: Canadian Cannabis Stocks | INN ›
    • Top Cannabis Stocks Year-to-Date | INN ›
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-mc-govern-b23495b0/
    bmcgovern@investingnews.com
    The Conversation (0)

    Go Deeper

    AI Powered
    business person cutting a cost sign

    Cannabis Weekly Round-Up: HEXO Plans Cost Savings to Improve Cash Generation

    Cannabis Weekly Round-Up: California Votes for Cannabis Banks

    Cannabis Weekly Round-Up: California Votes for Cannabis Banks

    Bryan Mc Govern

    Bryan Mc Govern

    Senior Editor

    Bryan is a Senior Editor with INN. After graduating from the Langara journalism program he did some freelance reporting with community newspapers in British Columbia. He initially wrote about the life science space for INN and now spends his time covering the marijuana market, from Canadian LPs to US-based companies, and the impact of this sector on investors.

    Latest News

    More News

    Outlook Reports

    Resource
    • Precious Metals
      • Gold
      • Silver
    • Battery Metals
      • Lithium
      • Cobalt
      • Graphite
    • Energy
      • Uranium
      • Oil and Gas
    • Base Metals
      • Copper
      • Nickel
      • Zinc
    • Critical Metals
      • Rare Earths
    • Industrial Metals
    • Agriculture
    Tech
      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Cybersecurity
      • Gaming
      • Cleantech
      • Emerging Tech
    Life Science
      • Biotech
      • Cannabis
      • Psychedelics
      • Pharmaceuticals

    Featured Cannabis Investing News Stocks

    extractX

    More featured stocks

    Browse Companies

    Resource
    • Precious Metals
    • Battery Metals
    • Energy
    • Base Metals
    • Critical Metals
    Tech
    Life Science
    MARKETS
    COMMODITIES
    CURRENCIES
    ×
    Bryan Mc Govern
    Bryan Mc Govern

    Senior Editor

    Bryan is a Senior Editor with INN. After graduating from the Langara journalism program he did some freelance reporting with community newspapers in British Columbia. He initially wrote about the life science space for INN and now spends his time covering the marijuana market, from Canadian LPs to US-based companies, and the impact of this sector on investors.

    Full Bio

    Follow

    Learn about our editorial policies.