Vext Provides Update on Jackson, Ohio Dispensary
Vapen products are again available to wholesale customers as restocking proceeds across Vext's Ohio dispensaries.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Vext Science (VEXTF) announced that Ohio regulators lifted all sale restrictions on its Vapen-branded products on October 14, 2026.
The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control had placed the products on administrative hold on September 8, 2026, based on two reported adverse health events. The agency released the hold based on testing data and analysis. Vapen products are being restocked across Vext's Ohio dispensaries and are again available to wholesale customers. All Ohio retail locations are fully open, and all product lines authorized for sale in Ohio are fully available.
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Positive
- Moderate pointVapen sale restrictions were fully lifted October 14, 2026, following testing data and analysis.
- Minor pointVapen products are being restocked across Ohio dispensaries and are again available to wholesale customers.
- Minor pointOhio retail locations are fully open, with all product lines authorized for sale in Ohio fully available.
Negative
- Moderate pointTwo reported adverse health events prompted the September 8, 2026 administrative hold, which has since been lifted.
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 15, 2026) - Vext Science, Inc. (CSE: VEXT) (OTCQX: VEXTF) ("Vext" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based specialty retailer operating in the regulated cannabis markets of Ohio and Arizona, today announced that, in connection with the matter related to the Company's Herbal Wellness Center dispensary in Jackson, Ohio, the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control ("DCC") has authorized the removal of all sale restrictions on the Company's Vapen-branded product lines.
On September 8, 2026, the DCC placed the Company's Vapen products on administrative hold based on two reported adverse health events. Based on testing data and analysis, the DCC released the product hold on October 14, 2026. Vapen products are being restocked across the Company's Ohio dispensaries and are again available to wholesale customers. The Company cooperated fully with the DCC throughout the process, including by providing product samples for independent testing.
All of the Company's Ohio retail locations are fully open, and all product lines authorized for sale in Ohio are fully available.
About Vext Science, Inc.
Vext Science, Inc. (CSE: VEXT) (OTCQX: VEXTF) is a specialty retailer operating in the regulated cannabis markets of Ohio and Arizona. The Company owns its dispensaries and the majority of its real estate, supplying its shelves from its own cultivation and manufacturing where integration improves retail economics, and through third-party sourcing where it does not. Vext generates among the highest free cash flow margins in the U.S. retail cannabis industry[1] and applies a disciplined capital allocation framework, directing capital to its highest-returning uses while building long-term shareholder value.
Vext Science, Inc. is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol VEXT and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol VEXTF. Learn more at www.vextscience.com and connect with Vext on Twitter/X and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this news release that are forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors disclosed here and elsewhere in Vext's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. When used in this news release, words such as "will, could, plan, estimate, expect, intend, may, potential, believe, should," and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding the restocking of the Company's Vapen products at the Company's Ohio dispensaries and their availability to wholesale customers; the continued operation of the Company's Ohio retail locations; future developments and the business and operations of Vext, all of which are subject to the risk factors contained in Vext's continuous disclosure documents filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Although Vext has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, there can be other factors that cause results, performance or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, including, but not limited to: dependence on obtaining regulatory approvals; being engaged in activities currently considered illegal under U.S. Federal laws; change in laws; reliance on management; requirements for additional financing; competition; hindered market growth and state adoption due to inconsistent public opinion and perception of the medical-use and adult-use marijuana industry; and regulatory or political change.
There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate or that management's expectations or estimates of future developments, circumstances or results will materialize. Because of these risks and uncertainties, the results or events predicted in these forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results or events.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date of this release. Vext disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise such information, except as required by applicable law, and Vext does not assume any liability for disclosure relating to any other company mentioned herein.
The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the content of this news release.
Eric Offenberger
Chief Executive Officer
844-211-3725
For further information:
Jonathan Ross, Vext Investor Relations
jon.ross@loderockadvisors.com
416-244-9851
SOURCE: Vext Science, Inc.
1 Source: Public company filings, FY2025. Free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure defined as cash from operations less capital expenditures. Free cash flow margin is a non-IFRS ratio defined as free cash flow divided by sales.
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/319278
FAQ
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When did Ohio lift the hold on Vext's Vapen products?
The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control released the Vapen product hold on October 14, 2026, based on testing data and analysis. All sale restrictions on the company's Vapen-branded product lines were removed.
How did Vext participate in the review of its Vapen products?
Vext provided product samples for independent testing as part of its cooperation with the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control during the review.