Trulieve Announces Closing of $60 Million Private Placement of 10.5% Senior Secured Notes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) (“Trulieve” or “the Company”), a leading and leading cannabis company in the United States, announced today that it has closed the second tranche of its previously announced private placement of 10.5% Notes 3 Senior Secured $60.0 million principal amount (the “Offering”) following its news release on December 17, 2025. In conjunction with the first offering of notes, which closed on December 17, 2025, Trulieve issued $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of notes. The notes were issued at a price of $1,000 plus accrued but unpaid interest of $12.37 per $1,000 principal amount from December 17, 2025 to January 29, 2026, and have the same terms as when issued on December 17, 2025.
The offering was made on a “best efforts” basis under the terms of an agency agreement between the Company and Canaccord Genuity Corp. as sole agent and sole bookrunner. The documents required for the Company to list the securities on the Canadian Stock Exchange (“CSE”) after the expiration of the four-month Canadian statutory holding period.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes.
The offer and sale of the Notes has not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or the laws of any other jurisdiction. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the Notes in any state or jurisdiction where such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
About Trulieve
Trulieve is an industry-leading, vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the US with leading locations in Arizona, Florida and Pennsylvania. Trulieve is poised for accelerated growth and expansion, building retail scale and distribution in new and existing markets through its central strategy. By providing innovative, high-quality products across its brand portfolio, Trulieve delivers optimal customer experiences and increases access to cannabis, helping patients and customers live limitless lives. Trulieve is listed on the CSE under the symbol TRUL and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol TCNNF. For more information, visit Trulieve.com.
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Verano Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
The company delivered sequential revenue and margin improvement within guidance in the fourth quarter; closes 2025 with the top three market share positions1 in all competing categories
The newly announced $195 million credit facility demonstrates the Company’s ability to access lower cost capital and secure some of the industry’s most favorable terms, including maturity and prepayment flexibility and an initial interest rate of 9.5% per annum.
CHICAGO, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO) (“Verano” or the “Company”), a leading multinational cannabis company, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, prepared in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”).
Financial highlights for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025
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AWH Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
Q4 2025 and Q4 2025 revenue were $120.5 million and $500.6 million
Expanded adjusted EBITDA margin1 to 25.1% in 2025. in the fourth quarter and 23.4% in 2025. for the financial year.
Maintained strong liquidity with $85.7 million in cash and no significant short-term debt
The retail footprint grows to 48 locations as consolidation continues
NEW YORK, March 12, 2026. /PRNewswire/ – Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (“AWH”, “Ascend” or the “Company”) (CSE: AAWH-U.CN) (OTCQX: AAWH), a multinational, vertically integrated cannabis operator, today reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Financial results are presented in US dollars in all currencies and under GAAP.
Q4 & FY 2025 Business Highlights
Implemented a consolidation strategy throughout 2025, opening eight new dispensaries, expanding market presence and expanding retail footprint to 48 locations to date, including partner-owned and operated locations.
Ascend opened its first social capital partner store in Little Falls, New Jersey with Mister Jones, LLC in Q4 2025. The company has also been approved by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission for a second Social Capital partner store, which will be located in Eatontown, New Jersey and is expected to begin operations in April 2026.
During the first quarter of 2026 (“Q1 2026”), AWH opened its sixth store in Ohio and an additional partner owned and operated in Illinois. In addition, the Company closed an unsuccessful store in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The retail development pipeline includes 12 new sites, bringing the total number of Company-owned and partner-owned and -operated dispensaries to 60, pending regulatory approvals.
Developed and launched a record 566 SKUs in fiscal year 2025, including 146 in Q4 2025, exceeding the initial goal of 550 SKUs for the year, including;
Debut of two new brands: High Wired infused flower and Honor Roll high quality prenglers made with 100% flower.
Expanding formats, flavors and formulations across nearly all product lines, including Effin’ effects-based gummies and vapors, High Wired sugar caps and Simply Herb single-use vapors, with multiple new launches ranked among AWH’s best-selling SKUs for Q4 2025.
Ultra Limited Ozone King Edition of Ozone Liquid Diamonds and Queen Cola.
Quarter after quarter, in Q1 2026, AWH unveiled an extensive brand and quality transformation of its flagship lifestyle brand Ozone, featuring an updated visual identity, elevated product standards, innovative packaging and enhanced consumer engagement. The relaunch has begun in Illinois, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, with other major markets to follow in the coming quarters. The evolution of Ozone will see the launch of a number of new products, including the brand’s first full-spectrum gum, as well as new macrodose gum and additional flower and vapor offerings.
Retained a position among the top three brand houses by both sales and units in Illinois, Massachusetts and New Jersey3 combined through fiscal year 2025, reinforcing market leadership with an expanded portfolio of products and brands. Delivering a fully integrated e-commerce ecosystem that combines a redesigned shopping platform and app with AI-driven personalization, Ascend Pay payment functionality and an enhanced loyalty program, marking a major milestone in AWH’s customer-first strategy.
Sales through Ascend Pay increased 49.4% from the third quarter of 2025 (“Q3 2025”) to the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by a 51.5% increase in transactions and a 57.8% increase in units sold at retail locations owned and operated by Ascend and partners.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, total membership of the Ascenders Club loyalty program increased by 56%, and active members increased by 23.7% sequentially. Loyalty members accounted for 88% of retail transactions, up 16% at Ascend retail locations.
Strengthened capital structure by fully repaying the Company’s $60.0 million term loan through a $50.0 million private placement of 12.75% Senior Secured Notes4 due 2029 and $10.0 million in cash, completing its broader refinancing initiative in three quarters and with $9 million in secured assets in the 2025 quarter. competitive 8.5% interest rate maturing in September 2030 to support disciplined growth and retail expansion.
A common course issuer bid (“NCIB”) share buyback program (“Buyback Program”) has been successfully completed.
The Company has repurchased and retired approximately 15.8 million shares at an average price of $0.32 per share5 beginning in the fourth quarter of 2024, when the Purchase Program was initiated.
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Cresco Labs Delivers Q3 2025 Revenue of $162M and Sequential Margin Improvement
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 America’s most popular brands and operator of Sunnyside dispensaries, today announced its financial and operating results for the 2nd quarter ended December 31 and year-end. In accordance with U.S. GAAP and in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted, and is available on the Company’s investor website here.
Highlights of FY2025
Revenue: $656 million. Operating cash flow of $73 million and free cash flow¹ of $38 million.
Gross profit: $325 million. Adjusted gross profit¹ $329 million; and an adjusted gross margin of 50.2%¹.
SG&A $218 million. Adjusted SG&A¹ decreased 5.7% year-over-year to $200 million, or 30.4%.
A net loss of $140 million, which included one-time, non-cash charges of $105 million related to the Company’s intangible assets and goodwill impairment related to the impairment of the New York reporting unit and fair value adjustments to the California reporting unit related to the sale of Sonoma’s Finest.
Adjusted EBITDA¹ of $157 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin¹ of 24.0%.
It maintained the #1 equity position in multi-billion dollar markets throughout the year.²
$83 million gross profit. Adjusted gross profit¹ $84 million; and adjusted gross margin¹ of 52.2%.
SG&A of $57 million or 35.3% of revenue.
A net loss of $89 million, which included a one-time, non-cash charge of $93 million related to the write-off of the New York reporting unit.
Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA¹ of $40 million and adjusted EBITDA margin¹ of 25.0%.
Maintained #1 stock position in multi-billion dollar markets
Management Commentary
“In the fourth quarter, we strengthened our financial foundation, expanding margins and generating significant cash flow. We delivered $162 million in revenue, $40 million in adjusted EBITDA and $27 million in operating cash flow, with consistent improvements in multiple profitability metrics. Our focused strategy continues to enhance our competitive position.”
“The cannabis industry is consolidating in real time, and Cresco Labs is operating from a strong position. we continue to show that we win where we operate. We are intentionally building an efficient money-generating platform by balancing organic expansion with selective, active acquisitions while maintaining a strong balance sheet. With leading brand name brand stock, distinctive retail stock. it is positioned to capitalize on industry consolidation and federal reform to create long-term shareholder value.”
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.
Balance sheet, liquidity and other financial information
As of December 31, 2025, current assets were $259 million, including cash, cash equivalents and $91 million of restricted cash. An additional $3 million of restricted cash was classified as a non-current asset. The Company had $311 million of secured term loan debt net of discount and issuance costs and $19 million of mortgage loan debt net of discount and issuance costs. Total shares outstanding on a fully converted basis were 491,585,556 subordinate voting shares as of December 31, 2025.
Conference call and webcast
The Company will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss its financial results on Thursday, March 5, 2026 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 152399. Archived access to the webcast will be available for one year on Cresco Labs’ investor website here.
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