Aurora Recognized for Executive Gender Diversity by the Globe & Mail for Second Consecutive Year

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Aurora (NASDAQ: ACB) was named to The Globe and Mail's 2026 Report on Business Women Lead Here list for the second consecutive year on March 30, 2026. Aurora is one of 85 companies on the list and reports 50% female executive leadership.

The recognition highlights Aurora's stated commitment to inclusive executive leadership, talent development, and sustained representation; the list appears in the April 2026 issue of Report on Business magazine and online.

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The Globe and Mail's Report on Business Women Lead Here List acknowledges Aurora's commitment to inclusive leadership at the executive level

EDMONTON, AB, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian‑based leading global medical cannabis company, has been named on The Globe and Mail's 2026 Report on Business Women Lead Here list for the second consecutive year. The annual editorial benchmark recognizes publicly traded Canadian companies demonstrating strong executive‑level gender diversity, underscoring Aurora's continued commitment to inclusive leadership.

"This recognition reflects the culture we've built at Aurora - one grounded in respect, accountability, trust and our deliberate focus on developing a diverse pipeline of female talent," says Lori Schick, Executive Vice President, Human Resources at Aurora. "We've created an environment where female leaders thrive, drive meaningful results and move the business forward in a powerful way - making Aurora a destination for women who want to lead and make an impact."

The Women Lead Here benchmark evaluates executive leadership teams at Canada's largest publicly traded companies using a proprietary, data‑driven methodology that prioritizes measurable progress and sustained representation. Aurora is one of 85 companies to appear on this year's list with 50% female executive leadership.

Aurora remains focused on fostering an environment where people are encouraged to contribute meaningfully, lead with compassion and succeed as a team. By fostering collaboration and welcoming diverse perspectives at every level of the organization, the company is enabled to create stronger outcomes for the patients and communities they serve.

The 2026 Women Lead Here list is published in the April 2026 issue of Report on Business magazine, and is available online.

About Aurora 

Aurora is a global leader in medical cannabis, dedicated to improving lives through scientific expertise, proven performance, and a deep commitment to patient care. Aurora serves both medical and consumer markets across Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, with a strategic focus on high-margin opportunities and a medical-first approach. Aurora's portfolio of trusted, leading brands includes Aurora^®, MedReleaf^®, Pedanios^®, IndiMed™, San Raf^®, Tasty's^® and Whistler Medical Marijuana Co.^®. With world-class GMP-certified manufacturing facilities in Canada and Germany, and a team of industry-leading professionals, Aurora continues to expand its global footprint and deliver consistent, high-quality cannabis products with the purpose of Opening the World to Cannabis™.

Learn more at www.auroramj.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn. 

Aurora's common shares trade on the NASDAQ and TSX under the symbol "ACB". 

About The Globe and Mail

The Globe and Mail is Canada's foremost news media company, leading the national discussion and causing policy change through brave and independent journalism since 1844. With our award-winning coverage of business, politics and national affairs, The Globe and Mail newspaper reaches 6.5million readers every week in our print or digital formats, and Report on Business magazine reaches 2.9million readers in print and digital every issue. Our investment in innovative data science means that as the world continues to change, so does The Globe. The Globe and Mail is owned by Woodbridge, the investment arm of the Thomson family.

Forward Looking Information   

This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements made in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's ongoing commitment to inclusive leadership and focus on developing a diverse pipeline of female talent, as well as the associated positive impacts for the Company and its patients.

These forward-looking statements are only predictions. Forward looking information or statements contained in this news release have been developed based on assumptions management considers to be reasonable. Material factors or assumptions involved in developing forward-looking statements include, without limitation, publicly available information from governmental sources as well as from market research and industry analysis and on assumptions based on data and knowledge of this industry which the Company believes to be reasonable. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances could cause actual events, results, level of activity, performance, prospects, opportunities or achievements to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, the magnitude and duration of potential new or increased tariffs imposed on goods imported from Canada into the United States; the ability to retain key personnel, the ability to continue investing in infrastructure to support growth, the ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms, the continued quality of our products, customer experience and retention, the development of third party government and non-government consumer sales channels, management's estimates of consumer demand in Canada and in jurisdictions where the Company exports, expectations of future results and expenses, the risk of successful integration of acquired business and operations, management's estimation that SG&A will grow only in proportion of revenue growth, the ability to expand and maintain distribution capabilities, the impact of competition, the general impact of financial market conditions, the yield from cannabis growing operations, product demand, changes in prices of required commodities, competition, and the possibility for changes in laws, rules, and regulations in the industry, epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises and other risks, uncertainties and factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information from dated June 17, 2025  (the "AIF") and filed with Canadian securities regulators available on the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com and filed with and available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Company cautions that the list of risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the AIF is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect its results. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.

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FAQ

Why was Aurora (ACB) included on The Globe and Mail Women Lead Here list in 2026?

Aurora was included for demonstrating measurable executive gender diversity and sustained representation. According to Aurora, the company reports 50% female executive leadership and emphasizes inclusive leadership, talent development, and a culture that supports women in senior roles.

What does Aurora's 50% female executive leadership mean for investors in ACB?

This signals a diverse executive team, which can support broader perspectives in decision-making. According to Aurora, the 50% figure reflects deliberate talent development and may indicate stronger governance and inclusive leadership practices at the company.

How many companies appear on The Globe and Mail 2026 Women Lead Here list alongside Aurora (ACB)?

The 2026 list includes 85 publicly traded Canadian companies recognized for executive gender diversity. According to Aurora, the benchmark evaluates leadership teams using a proprietary, data-driven methodology prioritizing measurable progress and sustained representation.

Where and when was Aurora's inclusion on the Women Lead Here list published for ACB investors?

Aurora's inclusion was published in the April 2026 issue of Report on Business magazine and is available online. According to Aurora, the company announced the recognition on March 30, 2026 to highlight its executive diversity metrics.

How does Aurora (ACB) describe its approach to developing female executive talent?

Aurora says it focuses on respect, accountability, trust and deliberate talent development for women leaders. According to Aurora, this approach aims to create an environment where female leaders thrive and contribute to stronger outcomes for patients and communities.