Cresco Acquires Two Medical Dispensaries in Chicago

Cresco Labs (CSE:CL) announced dual definitive agreements for the acquisitions of licensed Illinois medical cannabis dispensaries MedMar Rockford and MedMar Lakeview.

As quoted in the press release:

These will be Cresco Labs’ fourth and fifth dispensary acquisitions, respectively, in Illinois. Cresco Labs will reach the maximum level of dispensaries any single company can own in the state, adding to the maximum three cultivation and processing facilities it currently operates. Cresco Labs is the only company in Illinois that has reached those limits, and it has the highest market share of any operator in the Illinois market.

“These acquisitions affirm our commitment to maintaining a strong retail presence in Illinois, which is one of the strongest and most quickly evolving cannabis markets in the United States,” said Cresco Labs CEO and co-founder Charlie Bachtell. “The number of registered patients in Illinois has been increasing steadily, and the patient population is expected to drastically expand with the implementation of the Illinois Alternatives to Opioids Act, allowing for medical cannabis to be dispensed in place of pharmaceutical opioid medications. We will continue to emphasize compliance, control, efficiency and product performance as we position Cresco Labs for new opportunities presented in this dynamic industry.”

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Source: www.businesswire.com