Canopy Growth launches $200M shelf ATM; BMO named agent, 3% commission
Canopy Growth filed a prospectus supplement for an "at the market" equity offering to sell up to $200,000,000 of common shares, with concurrent sales in Canada limited to $50,000,000 (the Canadian Cap). Sales will be effected through an Equity Distribution Agreement with BMO Capital Markets Corp. (U.S. Agent) and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. (Canadian Agent) for up to 3% commission. The company’s shares trade on the TSX under "WEED" and Nasdaq under "CGC"; the last reported Nasdaq sale price on August 28, 2025 was $1.88 per share. The prospectus states proceeds will be used for investments, potential acquisitions, working capital and possible repayment of indebtedness, including amounts outstanding under a secured first lien term loan facility (Credit Facility) with a current principal of $125.6 million and required prepayments of $10 million by December 31, 2025 and $15 million by March 31, 2026. The filing discloses potential dilution, lists outstanding share and convertible instruments counts, and highlights U.S. tax risks including possible PFIC classification.
Positive
- Flexible capital access: up to $200,000,000 via an "at the market" equity facility enables opportunistic funding.
- Concurrent Canadian distribution: ability to raise in both U.S. and Canada (subject to $50,000,000 Canadian Cap) broadens placement options.
- Use of proceeds flexibility: proceeds may fund acquisitions, investments, working capital or repay indebtedness including Credit Facility balances.
Negative
- Dilution risk: issuance could materially dilute existing shareholders; filing quantifies potential additional shares and convertible instruments.
- Share price pressure: ongoing or anticipated sales under the ATM could depress market price or create perception-driven declines.
- PFIC tax risk for U.S. holders: potential PFIC classification could produce adverse U.S. federal tax consequences and reporting burdens.
- Required Credit Facility prepayments: Company must pay down $10 million by 12/31/2025 and $15 million by 3/31/2026, which may influence use of proceeds.
Insights
TL;DR: Routine ATM shelf offering provides flexible capital but may pressure share price and dilute existing holders.
The Equity Distribution Agreement creates an on-demand mechanism to raise up to $200 million with a Canadian sub-cap of $50 million. For corporate finance, this is a flexible, market-priced tool to fund acquisitions, investments or to repay debt including tranches on the Credit Facility. From an investor-impact perspective, the main concerns are dilution risk and potential downward share-price pressure from future issuance; the filing quantifies outstanding convertible instruments that could further dilute equity. The 3% maximum commission is disclosed and indemnities to agents are standard. Overall, the transaction is material as a financing option but is a commonly used distribution method rather than a strategic change.
TL;DR: U.S. investors face notable tax considerations, including the risk of PFIC treatment.
The prospectus carefully flags Passive Foreign Investment Company risks and uncertainties around PFIC classification, which can materially alter U.S. federal tax outcomes for holders. It notes no IRS ruling has been sought and that PFIC status is a factual annual determination influenced by asset values and market price volatility. The document also summarizes U.S. and Canadian withholding and reporting implications for dividends and dispositions. These tax disclosures are significant for U.S. holders contemplating participation in the offering.
(To Prospectus dated June 4, 2025)
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT AND THE ACCOMPANYING PROSPECTUS
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PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT SUMMARY
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THE OFFERING
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RISK FACTORS
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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DILUTION
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
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CERTAIN CANADIAN INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
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LEGAL MATTERS
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EXPERTS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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RISK FACTORS
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THE COMPANY
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL SHARES
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DESCRIPTION OF SUBSCRIPTION RECEIPTS
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DESCRIPTION OF UNITS
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DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS
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DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES
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CERTAIN INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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LEGAL MATTERS
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EXPERTS
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ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITIES
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Assumed public offering price per Common Share
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Net tangible book value per Common Share as of June 30, 2025
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Increase in net tangible book value per Common Share attributable to this offering
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As adjusted net tangible book value per Common Share as of June 30, 2025 after giving effect to this offering
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Dilution per Common Share to investors in this offering
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1 Hershey Drive
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada K7A 0A8
(855) 558-9333
Attention: Chief Legal Officer
Exchangeable Shares
Debt Securities
Subscription Receipts
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Warrants
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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RISK FACTORS
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THE COMPANY
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL SHARES
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DESCRIPTION OF SUBSCRIPTION RECEIPTS
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DESCRIPTION OF UNITS
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DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS
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DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES
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CERTAIN INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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LEGAL MATTERS
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ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITIES
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1 Hershey Drive
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada K7A 0A8
Attention: Chief Legal Officer