Akanda Corp. Increasing Its Cannabis Investment
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Akanda Corp (NASDAQ: AKAN) extended its option on a British Columbia cultivation asset for two additional years to continue pursuing a full cultivation license for THC products while currently operating under a hemp cultivation license.
The company plans to develop THC and CBD assets at the Gabriola Island site, with milestone-based payments tied to THC cultivation, product sales, and CBD cultivation. Management cites Gabriola Island's favorable growing conditions—sunshine, balanced rainfall, moderate temperatures, clean air, and fertile soils—as supporting premium, sustainable, high-yield cannabis and hemp production.
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- Option extended by 2 years to advance site development
- Milestone payments tied to THC cultivation, sales, and CBD cultivation
- Site location on Gabriola Island with favorable growing conditions
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- No full THC cultivation license obtained yet; operating under hemp license
- Financial terms and milestone payment amounts were not disclosed
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 20, 2025) - Akanda Corp. (NASDAQ: AKAN) ("Akanda" or the "Company"), through its cannabis operating subsidiary, has furthered its cannabis investment by extending its option on its British Columbia asset for two additional years. The Company has been working on obtaining its full cultivation license for a variety of potential products containing THC, but currently it is operating under its hemp cultivation license. A further extension of the license would highlight Akanda's commitment to executing its strategic vision and assist in solidifying its role in the global cannabis industry.
The Company plans during this additional two year period to work towards developing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) assets at this site. Additional payments will be made based upon milestones achieved from the development. The milestones in the agreement include THC cultivation, sales of product, and CBD cultivation.
Located on picturesque Gabriola Island, the Company's cultivation facility is expected to benefit from some of the most favorable growing conditions in Canada. The island, situated in the rain shadow of Vancouver Island, enjoys abundant sunshine, balanced rainfall, consistently moderate temperatures year-round and features warm, dry summers and gentle, wet winters. It is expected to create an optimal environment that naturally minimizes mold and pest risks. Combined with clean air and fertile soils, the Company believes that these conditions make Gabriola Island an exceptional location for producing premium, sustainable, and high-yield cannabis and hemp.
About Akanda Corp.
Akanda Corp., through its cannabis subsidiaries with operations in Canada, is dedicated to cultivating and distributing high-quality cannabis and wellness products that improve lives. Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, and accessible cannabis products to consumers worldwide while promoting sustainable business practices.
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