Cannabist Stock Price, News & Analysis

The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (CBSTF) has appointed two new independent directors, Tom Lynch and Peter Lee, to its Board of Directors effective June 5, 2025. This appointment follows the company's recently completed plan of arrangement that extended senior debt maturities to December 2028, with a potential extension through 2029. Lynch brings over 30 years of capital markets experience as President and Partner at SierraConstellation Partners LLC, specializing in restructuring and strategic planning. Lee, currently serving as President and COO of Leafly Holdings, contributes over 25 years of public markets and private equity experience. The appointments are part of the company's amended and restated indenture dated May 29, 2025, under Section 192 of the Canada Business Corporations Act.

The Cannabist Company (CBSTF) has completed its previously announced court-approved plan of arrangement, implementing significant debt restructuring. The arrangement involved exchanging various senior secured notes due in 2025, 2026, and 2027 for new senior notes due December 31, 2028. As part of the restructuring, the company issued 118,209,105 new common shares to noteholders and 118,246,947 anti-dilutive warrants to existing shareholders. The 2027 Notes holders had the option to receive either new senior notes with pro-rata common shares or new senior convertible notes. Moelis & Company LLC served as financial advisor, with various legal firms representing both the company and noteholders in this complex financial restructuring.

The Cannabist Company has received final court approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for its previously announced plan of arrangement under Section 192 of the Canada Business Corporations Act. The arrangement involves The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc., The Cannabist Company Holdings (Canada) Inc., and 16834434 Canada Inc. The closing is targeted for May 29, 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. Shareholders eligible for new warrants will be determined two business days before closing. The company noted that the securities being offered are not registered under U.S. Securities Act and cannot be sold in jurisdictions without proper registration or exemption.

The Cannabist Company reported Q1 2025 financial results showing revenue of $87.4 million, down 9% from Q4 2024. The company posted a net loss of $32.2 million, though improved from Q4's $55.2 million loss. Adjusted EBITDA was $8.3 million with margin increasing over 200 basis points to 9.5%. Key operational highlights include:

• Wholesale revenue grew 3.5% to $16 million (18% of total revenue)
• Retail locations reduced to 55 after selling one California dispensary and closing three Colorado locations
• Completed exit from Washington, DC market and sold Florida MMTC license for $5 million
• Successfully launched dreamt brand in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Virginia
• Implemented corporate restructuring for $3.8 million in annualized cost savings

The company continues focusing on debt restructuring, with Senior Note holders approving maturity extension to 2028, pending court approval.

The Cannabist Company has secured crucial approval from Senior Noteholders for its previously announced plan of arrangement, with over 75% voting in favor. The arrangement received US$191,144,000 (75.4%) votes FOR and US$62,249,000 (24.6%) votes AGAINST.

The plan involves exchanging existing notes for new securities:

• Current 6.0% notes due 2025 and 9.5% notes due 2026 will be exchanged for new senior notes due 2028
• Holders will receive a share of 118,209,105 newly issued common shares
• 9.0% notes due 2027 holders can choose between new senior notes with common shares or new convertible notes
• 118,246,947 warrants at C$0.14 will be issued to existing shareholders

The arrangement still requires court approval and faces opposition from a 2025 note holder. The securities have not been registered under U.S. Securities Act and have restrictions on U.S. sales.

The Cannabist Company (CBSTF) has launched adult-use cannabis sales at its Cannabist Mays Landing location in New Jersey, marking its third dispensary in the state. The facility, situated at 4476 Black Horse Pike, 20 minutes from Atlantic City, will serve both medical and adult-use customers.

The grand opening celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, featuring promotions, giveaways, vendor pop-ups, and a special appearance by wrestling legend Ric Flair. The dispensary offers various house brands including Classix, Hedy, Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, and dreamt, alongside partner brands such as Bloom, ButACake, Old Pal, Revelry, Ric Flair Drip, and Veda Warrior.

The company operates a 320,000 square foot cultivation and production facility in Vineland, with recent upgrades to its commercial kitchen and manufacturing facilities. This expansion complements existing locations in Deptford and Vineland, supported by a growing wholesale program.

The Cannabist Company (OTCQB: CBSTF) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results announcement for May 8, 2025, before U.S. markets open. The company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EST following the release of results.

Interested participants must pre-register for the telephone conference through the provided registration link. Additionally, investors can access a live audio webcast through the company's Investor Relations website.

The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: CBSTF) has received an interim order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for its previously announced plan of arrangement. The order authorizes a special meeting of Senior Noteholders to be held on April 29, 2025, to consider the Transaction.

The meeting will involve holders of three types of notes: 6.0% senior secured convertible notes due June 2025, 9.5% senior secured first-lien notes due February 2026, and 9.0% senior secured convertible notes due March 2027. The Transaction requires approval from at least 66⅔% of votes cast by Senior Noteholders and final court approval.

The record date for determining eligible voters was set at March 7, 2025. Detailed information will be provided in a management information circular to be mailed to Senior Noteholders and filed on SEDAR+.

The Cannabist Company (CBSTF) has announced the expansion of its sleep-focused brand dreamt into Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Virginia markets, following its December launch in Maryland. The expansion coincides with Sleep Awareness Month, featuring educational pop-ups and promotional activities including 'Sleepy Saturdays' with double loyalty points on dreamt purchases.

The brand's signature product features a unique 5:2:1 ratio of THC, CBD, and CBN, complemented by natural ingredients including valerian root and GABA. The formulation also includes a proprietary terpene blend with limonene, myrcene, and linalool to support relaxation.

Currently, dreamt offers 5mg gummies in 20-pack quantities across all four markets, with a 30-dose tincture available in Massachusetts and planned for release in other markets this spring.