Cresco Labs delivers strong quarter, maintains market leadership and unlocks new growth opportunities

CHICAGO – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF) (FSE: 6CQ) (“Cresco Labs” or the “Company”), an industry leader in branded cannabis products with a portfolio of some of America’s most popular brands and operator of Sunnyside dispensaries, today announced its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30 of this year. GAAP and in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted and is available on the Company’s investor website here.

Highlights of the third quarter of 2025

• Third quarter revenue: $165 million. Third quarter operating cash flow: $6 million.
• Gross profit: $79 million. Adjusted gross profit¹ $80 million; and adjusted gross margin¹ of 48.8%.
• SG&A $52 ​​million or 31.3% of revenue.
• The net loss of $22 million includes a $16 million loss related to debt repayments related to the refinancing of the Company’s senior secured term loan and a $2 million non-cash impairment charge related to the California assets held for sale.
• Third quarter adjusted EBITDA¹ of $40 million and adjusted EBITDA margin¹ of 24.1%.
• Maintained #1 stock position in multi-billion dollar markets

Management Commentary

“In Q3, we refinanced our debt and strengthened our balance sheet, delivering solid results and maintaining leadership in key markets through disciplined execution. Our proven retail and wholesale capabilities continue to drive profitability, while new dispensaries in Ohio, expansion into Kentucky, and our upcoming product launch in Germany open the way for growth. Labs to Outperform the Market and Create Sustainable Shareholder Value”.

“The cannabis industry is entering a new phase of growth and consolidation, and Cresco Labs is poised to lead the way. Operators with scale, efficiency and discipline will define the next chapter. Leveraging our core assets and operational excellence, we are building a new growth platform designed to create long-term value, both within and beyond the regulated U.S. regulatory framework.”

Balance sheet, liquidity and other financial information

• On August 13, 2025, the Company closed a refinancing of its senior secured term loan to reduce total debt and extend the maturity of the debt to 2030. The $325 million senior secured term loan bears interest at 12.5% ​​per annum and matures on August 13, 2030. repay the Company’s previous $360 million loan.
• As of September 30, 2025, current assets were $243 million, including cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $79 million. An additional $3 million of restricted cash was classified as a non-current asset. The Company had $309 million of senior secured term loan debt, net of discount and issuance costs, and $18 million of mortgage debt, net of discount and issuance costs.
• Total shares outstanding on a fully converted basis were 490,889,023 subordinate voting shares as of September 30, 2025.

_{¹See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release for additional information on the Company’s use of non-GAAP financial measures.}

_{²According to Hoodie Analytics.}

Conference call and webcast

The Company will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss its financial results on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (7:30 a.m. Central Time). The conference call can be accessed via webcast or by dialing 1-833-470-1428 (US toll-free) or 1-646-844-6383 (US local) and providing access code 307245. Archived access to the webcast will be available for one year on Cresco Labs’ investor website here.

Consolidated Financial Statements

The financial information presented in this press release is based on unaudited management prepared financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with US GAAP. The Company expects to file its unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 on SEDAR+ and EDGAR on or about November 7, 2025. Accordingly, such financial information may be subject to change. All financial information contained in this press release is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. Although the Company does not expect any material changes to occur between this press release and the consolidated financial statements it files on SEDAR+ and EDGAR, to the extent the financial information contained in this press release is inconsistent with information contained in the Company’s financial statements, the financial information contained in this press release is deemed to be amended or superseded by the financial statements. The preparation of an amended or superseded statement shall not be deemed an admission, for any purpose, that the amended or superseded statement, when made, is misleading for purposes of applicable securities laws. Further, the reader should refer to the additional disclosures in the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, which are filed on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.

Cresco Labs refers to certain non-GAAP financial measures throughout this press release that may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Please see the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section below for more detailed information.

Non-GAAP financial measures

This release presents its financial results in accordance with US GAAP and includes certain non-GAAP financial measures that do not have standardized definitions in accordance with US GAAP. Non-GAAP measures include: Adjusted EBITDA; Adjusted EBITDA margin; Adjusted gross profit; Adjusted gross profit margin; Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses (“Adjusted SG&A”), Adjusted SG&A margin; and Free Cash Flow are non-GAAP financial measures and do not have standardized definitions under US GAAP. The Company defines these non-GAAP financial measures as follows: Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA less other (expense) income, net, fair value measurement for acquired inventory, adjustments for acquisition and non-core costs, impairment and stock-based compensation; Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenues, net; Adjusted gross profit as gross profit less fair value valuation of inventory acquired and adjustments to acquisition and non-core costs; Adjusted gross profit margin as adjusted gross profit divided by revenues, net; Adjusted SG&A as SG&A less adjustments for acquisition and non-core costs; Adjusted SG&A margin as adjusted SG&A divided by revenues, net; and Free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property and equipment and income from tenant improvement benefits. The Company has provided non-GAAP financial measures that are not calculated or presented in accordance with US GAAP as additional information and in addition to financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with US GAAP, which may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. These additional non-GAAP financial measures are presented because management has evaluated the financial results, both including and excluding adjusted items, and believes that the additional non-GAAP financial measures presented provide additional perspective and insight in analyzing the underlying operating performance of the business. These additional non-GAAP financial measures should not be used in excess of, as a substitute for, or as an alternative to, and should be considered only in conjunction with, the US GAAP financial measures presented herein. Accordingly, the Company has included below reconciliations of additional non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with US GAAP.

About Cresco Labs Inc

Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize the cannabis industry through a CPG approach, creating national brands and a customer-focused retail experience while acting as the industry’s steward on legislative and regulatory initiatives. As a leader in growing, manufacturing and distribution of branded products, the Company uses its scale and agility to grow its portfolio of brands nationally, which include Cresco, High Supply, FloraCal, Good News, Wonder Wellness Co., Mindy’s and Remedi. The company also operates nationally high-performing dispensaries under the Sunnyside brand, which are focused on building patient and consumer trust and providing continuing education and convenience in a great traditional retail experience. Through year-round policy, community outreach and SEED initiative efforts, Cresco Labs is committed to supporting communities through authentic engagement, economic opportunity, investment, workforce development and legislative initiatives designed to create the most responsible, respectful and robust cannabis industry possible. Learn more about the Cresco Labs journey by visiting www.crescolabs.com or by following the company on Facebook, X or LinkedIn.

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