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August 9, 2019
Canopy Growth Strengthens Position as Global Cannabis Research Leader by Entering Agreement to Acquire Beckley Canopy Therapeutics
SMITHS FALLS, ON—Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the global cannabinoid-based medical researcher Beckley Canopy Therapeutics (“Beckley Canopy”). The acquisition brings together Canopy’s wholly owned research program with the Beckley Canopy research platform which is partly owned by Canopy Growth in order to combine the best teams, programs and clinical work all under a single strategic plan. The research arm in turn directly supports the commercial efforts of Spectrum Therapeutics around the world. As part of the acquisition, Canopy Growth also acquires the…
August 8, 2019
Spectrum Therapeutics announces strategic patient support and education partnership with Medical Pharmacies
TORONTO & SMITHS FALLS, ON – Spectrum Therapeutics, the medical division of Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth”) (TSX: WEED; NYSE: CGC) today announced that it has entered into a five year service agreement with Medical Pharmacies Group Limited (“Medical Pharmacies”), Canada’s largest specialty pharmacy that services residents in long-term care, retirement homes and other settings. Under the agreement, Spectrum Therapeutics will be the preferred medical cannabis education partner to Medical Pharmacies and the seniors it serves in over 500 residences and care facilities. The agreement will also see Apollo Cannabis Clinics (“Apollo”) support patient access and provide ongoing comprehensive medical…
August 8, 2019
Canopy Growth And Greenlane Announce Exclusive Distribution Partnership For Storz & Bickel Vaporizers In The United States
BOCA RATON, FL & SMITHS FALLS, ON – Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) is pleased to announce that it has partnered with one of the largest global sellers of premium cannabis accessories, Greenlane Holdings, Inc, (“Greenlane”) (Nasdaq: GNLN) that gives Greenlane exclusive distribution rights of Storz & Bickel vaporizers throughout the United States. Storz & Bickel, a subsidiary of Canopy Growth based in Tuttlingen, Germany, has a 22-year history as the global leader in vaporizer design. The company has won accolades for developing an automated and internationally certified factory, achieving ISO 13845 certification in 2009 and exporting…
July 30, 2019
Canopy Growth to Announce First Quarter Fiscal 2020 Financial Results
SMITHS FALLS, ON—Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) will release its financial results for the first quarter fiscal 2020 ended June 30, 2019 after financial markets close on August 14, 2019. Following the release of its first quarter 2020 financial results, Canopy Growth will host a conference call and audio webcast with Mark Zekulin, CEO and Mike Lee, EVP & CFO at 8:30 AM Eastern Time on August 15, 2019. Webcast Information A live audio webcast will be available at: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2051231/A14492AD4B016E74A761B5AF588F79D4 Calling Information Toll Free Dial-In Number: 1-888-231-8191 International Dial-In Number: (647) 427-7450 Conference ID: 5299923…
July 26, 2019
MEDIA ADVISORY – Canopy Growth Corporation to host guests at New York State hemp production facility
BROOME COUNTY, NY— Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED), (NYSE: CGC) (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) will publicly unveil its Hemp Industrial Park on Pine Camp Drive in Kirkwood, Broome County on Monday, July 29th at 10:30 AM. To mark the occasion, we are hosting an event with Canopy Growth executives and Government Officials. Media are invited to join Canopy Growth President Rade Kovacevic, Canopy Growth Chief Advocacy Officer Hilary Black, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (NY), Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner, Richard Ball (NY), New York State Senator Fred Akshar, State Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Broome County Executive Jason Garnar,…
July 10, 2019
Spectrum Therapeutics Partners With Canadian Mental Health Association’s Not Myself Today® Initiative
SMITHS FALLS & TORONTO, ON – Spectrum Therapeutics (“Spectrum”), the medical division of Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED, NYSE: CGC) (the “Company” or “Canopy Growth”) is pleased to announce a partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (“CMHA”). The initiative, a first of its kind for a leading cannabis company and a national mental health organization, will see the CMHA in collaboration with Spectrum Therapeutics develop an educational content module related to cannabis in the workplace as part of CMHA’s Not Myself Today workplace mental health program. The module, slated to launch early next year, will feature a host of…
July 3, 2019
Canopy Growth Announces Leadership Transition
Bruce Linton to step down as co-CEO and Canopy Board member Mark Zekulin remains CEO Company Launches Search to Identify Leader to Guide Next Phase of Growth TORONTO & SMITHS FALLS, ONTARIO — Today, Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) and Bruce Linton announced that Bruce will step down as co-CEO and Canopy Board member. Mark Zekulin has agreed to become the sole CEO of the company and will work with the Board to begin a search to identify a new leader to guide the company in its next phase of growth, which will include both…
June 27, 2019
Canopy Growth and Acreage Implement Previously Announced Plan of Arrangement
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada & New York, New York, USA — Acreage Holdings, Inc. (“Acreage”) (CSE:ACRG.U) (OTC: ACRGF) (FSE: 0ZV) and Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth”) (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC) (together, the “Companies”) are pleased to announce the implementation of Acreage’s previously announced arrangement under section 288 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) with Canopy Growth (the “Arrangement”). Pursuant to the Arrangement, the Acreage articles have been amended to provide Canopy Growth with the option (the “Canopy Growth Call Option”) to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Acreage (each, an “Acreage Share”), with a requirement…
June 26, 2019
Canopy Growth Announces Acquisition of KeyLeaf Life Sciences to Support Long-Term Major Scale Extraction Needs
SMITHS FALLS, ON—Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) is pleased to announce that it has completed a transaction to acquire Saskatoon-based bio-product extractor KeyLeaf Life Sciences (“KeyLeaf”), related entities, and intellectual property. Canopy Growth has been working closely with KeyLeaf – formerly known as POS Bio-Sciences – as a trusted partner building out extraction processes and technology for the past year as it refines its scale extraction model for Canadian and global markets. As previously disclosed, Canopy Growth assumed control of KeyLeaf for accounting purposes in November 2018. As such, KeyLeaf’s financial results were consolidated in…
June 24, 2019
Canopy Growth adds substantial production capacity in Canada after receiving licence for new outdoor site
Company Provides Update on Smiths Falls Campus SMITHS FALLS, ONTARIO — Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) is pleased to announce that it has received a new licence from Health Canada permitting it to grow cannabis at an outdoor site in northern Saskatchewan. Hours after receiving the licence, the first cannabis cuttings were planted at a 7 million sq. ft. (160 acres) secure cultivation field in the province, one that is patrolled by drones (kidding – no drones, promise.) The new licence expands Canopy Growth’s diversified Canadian footprint and complements its existing indoor and greenhouse facilities…
June 21, 2019
Tweed joins Pride Toronto to support progress, champion diversity and celebrate love
SMITHS FALLS, ON and TORONTO — Tweed, a proudly Canadian cannabis company, is once again participating in Pride celebrations across the country, all month long, and we can’t wait to share the love in communities large and small. On Sunday, June 23 we will be marching in Toronto’s famous Pride Parade and we are more excited than ever to be standing in solidarity to celebrate progress, fight stigma and build a more inclusive world for everyone. “A rich history of activism, advocacy and social awareness is built into Tweed’s DNA, and we are thrilled to lend our support to the…
June 21, 2019
Acreage Obtains Final Order for Plan of Arrangement with Canopy Growth and Confirms Record Date for Acreage Shareholders Entitled to Receive the Option Premium
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada & New York, New York, USA — Acreage Holdings, Inc. (“Acreage”) (CSE:ACGR.U) (OTC: ACRGF) (FSE: 0ZV) and Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth”) (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC)(together, the “Companies”) are pleased to announce that Acreage has obtained a final order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia approving the previously announced arrangement under section 288 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) with Canopy Growth (the “Arrangement”). Pursuant to the Arrangement, the Articles of Acreage will be amended to provide Canopy Growth with the option (the “Canopy Growth Call Option”) to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares…