Vireo Growth Inc. enters California and Florida and strengthens delivery platforms with acquisition of Eaze Inc.
The deal will expand Vireo’s operating footprint to 10 states with 166 dispensaries and approximately 800,000 square feet of cultivation and manufacturing.
The acquisition will also add 14 dispensaries to the company’s retail footprint in Colorado
Eaze’s delivery platform will strengthen the company’s IP portfolio with a strong presence in California
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vireo Growth Inc. (“Vireo”) (CSE: VREO; OTCQX: VREOF) (“Vireo” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire. Eaze Inc. (“Eaze”), a vertically integrated cannabis retail and delivery technology platform with operations in California, Florida and Colorado. Eaze has 65 active retailers and has completed over 12 million shipments.
The deal marks Vireo’s entry into two of the nation’s largest hemp markets, California and Florida. Eaze has a strong presence in delivery sales in California with four co-located retail and delivery locations and eight delivery-only locations covering most of the state’s major metropolitan areas. In Florida, Eaze is currently the sixth largest retailer with 39 active stores and approximately 64,000 square feet of development space with significant expansion capacity. Finally, the deal will expand Vireo’s retail presence in Colorado with 14 additional dispensaries, bringing the total Colorado footprint to 55 stores. Upon closing, Vireo’s portfolio of cannabis brands and assets will span a total of 10 states with 166 active retail dispensaries and approximately 800,000 sq.ft.
The transaction will be completed through a planned merger whereby Eaze will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Vireo. The total transaction amount includes a base consideration of approximately $47.0 million, payable through the issuance of approximately 84 million of the Company’s subordinated voting shares, closing at an assumed issue price of $0.56 per share. The total amount payable in the transaction is subject to adjustment based on closing levels of cash, debt, tax liabilities and working capital adjustments, as well as the occurrence of certain other events prior to the closing date. The Share Redemption is subject to a normal holding period under the rules of the Canadian Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”). Completion of the transaction is subject to customary conditions, including receipt of necessary approvals, and is expected to close in the first half of calendar year 2026.
Eaze may be entitled to a gain consideration as of December 31, 2026, calculated as 3.84x Adjusted EBITDA, less closing consideration and adjusted for incremental debt, with any such gain payable in subordinated voting shares of the Company at an assumed price equal to the average price of $205 and the higher of the December 205 price. 31, 2026, subject to Exchange pricing policy.
Each of the Eaze sellers has entered into voluntary share lock-up agreements under which the shares will be subject to transfer restrictions for an aggregate period ending on March 1, 2028. Under these agreements, 20% of the shares will be released on March 17, 2027, September 22, 2020, September 2, 2020, June 21, 2020. 1, 2027 and March 1, 2028, the remaining shares are subject to closing from closing to the applicable issuance date.
Chief Executive Officer John Mazarakis commented: “We are excited to announce the arrival of Eaze and Vireo in California and Florida. The addition of Eaze provides immediate scale in two of the nation’s largest cannabis markets and strengthens our position in Colorado.”
Joining Vireo marks an exciting next chapter for Eaze. Our shareholders and teams share a common vision of building scalable, best-in-class operations, and together we are well positioned to enhance the retail and delivery experience for customers in every market we serve.
Cory Azzalino, Chief Executive Officer, Eaze Inc
About Vireo Growth Inc
Vireo was founded in 2014 as a leading medical cannabis company. Vireo is building a disciplined, strategically aligned and execution-focused platform in the industry. This strategy drives our intense local market focus while leveraging the strength of the national portfolio. We are committed to hiring industry leaders and deploying capital and talent where we believe it will deliver the most value. Vireo operates with a long-term mindset, an action bias, and an unwavering commitment to its customers, employees, shareholders, industry partners, and the communities it serves. For more information on Vireo, visit www.vireogrowth.com.
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Vireo Growth Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Results
Q4 GAAP revenue of $104.5 million was up 317.7% year-over-year, driven by recently closed M&A deals.
In Q4, same-store sales were up 22% year-over-year and wholesale revenue was up 55% year-over-year; Excluding Minnesota, same-store sales rose 11.3% year-over-year
Announced pending acquisitions of Eaze, Schwazze and PharmaCann retail assets in Colorado, as well as an MOU for the Hawthorne acquisition, all of which are expected to close in the first half of 2026.
The company closed the fourth quarter with $122.5 million in cash; expects to remain obtainable
MINNEAPOLIS, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vireo Growth Inc. (“Vireo” or the “Company”) (CSE: VREO; OTCQX: VREOF), today reported financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025. Key financial results are presented below in summary form, with accompanying commentary and from management of certain key operating metrics that the Company uses to evaluate its performance. All currency figures shown here are in US dollars.
Management Commentary
Chief Executive Officer John Mazarakis commented: “Fourth quarter performance remained in line with our expectations and reflected same-store sales growth excluding Minnesota’s 11.3% increase and wholesale’s 55% increase in the year-ago quarter. As we begin the new year, we will continue to optimize all areas of our business while maintaining opportunities for further growth.
Recent developments
On December 16, 2025, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement through a wholly-owned subsidiary to acquire certain assets and property used in a cannabis dispensary operating in the state of Colorado owned by PharmaCann Inc. (“PharmaCann”). Under the terms of the agreement, the Company expects to issue subordinated voting stock with an estimated value of $49,000,000 and assume certain liabilities in exchange for the assets acquired. Stock compensation is subject to certain adjustments.
On December 22, 2025, the Company entered into a merger agreement and plan to acquire Eaze Inc. (“Eaze”) in a business combination transaction. Pursuant to the agreement, following the closing of the transaction, the Company expects to issue subordinate voting shares as consideration for the issued and outstanding shares of Eaze. The estimated closing consideration is approximately $47,000,000, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The merger agreement also provides for the payment of potential earnings payable in subordinated voting shares of the Company based on Eaze’s future financial performance, subject to contractual restrictions.
On January 15, 2026, the Company entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with ScottsMiracle-Gro regarding the potential acquisition of The Hawthorne Gardening Company LLC (“Hawthorne”).
At the end of the fourth quarter, the Company completed the integration of its recent acquisitions from Deep Roots, Proper, and Wholesome, including streamlined accounting, finance, human resources, insurance and procurement operations, and the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning system across the organization. As a result, the Company has already implemented corporate synergies.
Balance sheet and liquidity
As of December 31, 2025, total current assets, excluding Medicine Man Technologies Inc. (dba Schwazze) (“Schwazze”) receivables, assets held for sale and income taxes receivable, were $204.1 million, including cash of $122.5 million. Total current liabilities, excluding uncertain tax liabilities, were $71.6 million. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had a total of 1,177,624,278 shares of subordinate voting stock outstanding on a treasury method basis at a par value of $0.60 per share.
Conference call and webcast information
Vireo’s management will hold a conference call with research analysts today, March 17, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. CT) to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. 1-646-307-1963 (Toll Free) (International) and the conference ID number is 9471311.
A live audio webcast of this event will also be available on the Events and Presentations section of the Company’s Investor Relations website and via the following link: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/171708452.
About Vireo Growth Inc
Vireo was founded in 2014 as a leading medical cannabis company. Vireo is building a disciplined, strategically aligned and execution-focused platform in the industry. This strategy drives our intense local market focus while leveraging the strength of the national portfolio. We are committed to hiring industry leaders and deploying capital and talent where we believe it will deliver the most value. Vireo operates with a long-term mindset, an action bias, and an unwavering commitment to its customers, employees, shareholders, industry partners, and the communities it serves. For more information about Vireo, visit www.vireogrowth.com.
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Michigan hemp sales for february decreased compared to a year ago, as they increased sequentially by 3.4%. Sales of $234.6 million decreased by 3.0% compared to last year.
The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency breaks down sales by medical and adult use, with medical sales down 38.6% year over year to $0.4 million, down 3.8% sequentially, and adult use sales down 3.0% year over year to $234.2 million, down 3.4% sequentially.
The state breaks down sales by category and provides pricing details by category for both medical and adult;
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As supply continues to expand, prices for adult flowers have plummeted. The average price of $945 a pound in January was up 1.3 percent sequentially from a record low in December and down 8.2 percent from a year ago.
Michigan hemp sales are expected to grow 82.1% to $1.79 billion in 2021, 27.9% to $2.29 billion in 2022, and 33.3% to $3.06 billion in 2023. billion In 2026, Michigan cannabis sales decreased by 5.7%.
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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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Cory Azzalino, Chief Executive Officer, Eaze Inc
