High Tide Recognized as a Top 50 Company by the TSX Venture Exchange for the Second Consecutive Year

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High Tide Inc. (HITI) has been recognized as a Top 50 company by the TSX Venture Exchange for the second consecutive year, ranking 21st in 2024. This marks the company's third appearance on this prestigious list in four years, being one of only two cannabis companies included.

The company's Canna Cabana brand has shown significant growth, with its loyalty program reaching over 1.7 million members. As Canada's largest cannabis retail chain, it currently operates 192 locations across multiple provinces. High Tide has been consistently recognized for its growth, including being named one of Canada's Top Growing Companies by the Globe and Mail for four consecutive years and ranking first in the retail category on the Financial Times list of Americas' Fastest Growing Companies for 2023.

The company plans to expand into international markets, starting with Germany, aiming to build a comprehensive portfolio of Canadian cannabis brands and products.

This Marks the Company's Third Time Making This Prestigious List in Four Years

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), the high-impact, retail-forward enterprise built to deliver real-world value across every component of cannabis, announced today that it has been recognized by the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") as a Top 50 company for the second consecutive year. For 2024, High Tide achieved a ranking of 21 out of 50 and is one of only two cannabis companies to make the list. The TSX Venture 50 ranks the strongest companies on the TSX Venture Exchange by share price appreciation, trading volume amount, and market capitalization growth during 2024. More detailed results can be found at www.tsx.com/Venture50 

"I am thrilled to see High Tide make the list of the TSX Venture Exchange's top performing companies for the second consecutive year. This milestone reflects our team's continued hard work and the results of our laser-like focus on operations," said Raj Grover, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of High Tide.

"We continue to experience tremendous success in the domestic market here in Canada with the rapid expansion of our Canna Cabana brand resulting in customer loyalty soaring to new heights with the Cabana Club expanding to over 1.7 million members. We are excited to take this momentum to emerging international markets starting with Germany, with the goal of building the best and the broadest menu of Canadian cannabis brands and products," added Mr. Grover.

 ABOUT HIGH TIDE

High Tide, Inc. is the leading community-grown, retail-forward cannabis enterprise engineered to unleash the full value of the world's most powerful plant and is the second-largest cannabis retailer globally by store count¹. High Tide (HITI) is uniquely-built around the cannabis consumer, with wholly-diversified and fully-integrated operations across all components of cannabis, including:

Bricks & Mortar Retail: Canna Cabana™ is the largest cannabis retail chain in Canada, with 192 current locations spanning British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and growing. In 2021, Canna Cabana became the first cannabis discount club retailer in the world.

Retail Innovation: Fastendr™ is a unique and fully automated technology that employs retail kiosks to facilitate a better buying experience through browsing, ordering and pickup.

Consumption Accessories: High Tide operates a suite of leading accessory e-commerce platforms across the world, including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com.

Brands: High Tide's industry-leading and consumer-facing brand roster includes Queen of Bud™, Cabana Cannabis Co™, Daily High Club™, Vodka Glass™, Puff Puff Pass™, Dopezilla™, Atomik™, Hue™, Evolution™ and more.

CBD: High Tide continues to cultivate the possibilities of consumer CBD through Nuleafnaturals.com, FABCBD.com, blessedcbd.de and blessedcbd.co.uk.

Wholesale Distribution: High Tide keeps that cannabis category stocked with wholesale solutions via Valiant™.

Licensing: High Tide continues to push cannabis culture forward through fresh partnerships and license agreements under the Famous Brandz™ name.

High Tide consistently moves ahead of the currents, having been named one of Canada's Top Growing Companies by the Globe and Mail's Report on Business in 2024 for the fourth consecutive year and was named as one of the top 10 performing diversified industries stocks in both 2022 and 2024 TSX Venture 50. High Tide was also ranked number one in the retail category on the Financial Times list of Americas' Fastest Growing Companies for 2023. To discover the full impact of High Tide, visit www.hightideinc.com. For investment performance, don't miss the High Tide profile pages on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.

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1 As reported by ATB Capital Markets based on store counts as of February 6, 2025

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Media Inquiries
Omar Khan
Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer
High Tide Inc.
omar@hightideinc.com
403-770-3080

Investor Inquiries
Vahan Ajamian
Capital Markets Advisor
High Tide Inc.
vahan@hightideinc.com 

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. The use of any of the words "could", "intend", "expect", "believe", "will", "projected", "estimated" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. The forward-looking statements herein include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the Company's expansion into new markets, starting with Germany. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these statements are reasonable, such statements are based on expectations, factors, and assumptions concerning future events which may prove to be inaccurate and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company's control, including but not limited to the risk factors discussed under the heading "Non-Exhaustive List of Risk Factors" in Schedule A to our current annual information form, and elsewhere in this press release, as such factors may be further updated from time to time in our periodic filings, available at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect the Company's expectations as of the date hereof and are subject to change thereafter. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results, or otherwise, or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.

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FAQ

What ranking did High Tide (HITI) achieve in the 2024 TSX Venture 50 list?

High Tide ranked 21st out of 50 companies in the 2024 TSX Venture 50 list.

How many Canna Cabana retail locations does High Tide (HITI) currently operate?

High Tide operates 192 Canna Cabana locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.

How many members are in High Tide's Cabana Club loyalty program?

The Cabana Club loyalty program has expanded to over 1.7 million members.

What is High Tide's (HITI) international expansion plan for 2024?

High Tide plans to expand into international markets, starting with Germany, focusing on building a portfolio of Canadian cannabis brands and products.

How many times has High Tide (HITI) made the TSX Venture 50 list?

High Tide has made the TSX Venture 50 list three times in four years, including two consecutive years (2023 and 2024).