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Green Thumb Industries Inc

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Canna_Business Canna_Business 1 month ago
The Maryland Department of Agriculture allows the use of neem oil on medical cannabis during the flowering phase, but this raises significant health and safety concerns. Neem oil, while widely recognized as an organic pesticide, can transform into hazardous compounds when exposed to high heat, such as during smoking. Studies have shown that heating neem oil can release harmful byproducts, including acrolein, a known respiratory irritant, and other toxic substances that can lead to severe health risks like lung inflammation, irritation, or long-term respiratory damage.

The issue is exacerbated by the lack of oversight from federal agencies like the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), which do not regulate pesticide residues on cannabis. Unlike traditional agriculture, cannabis cultivation operates in a gray area where state regulations vary widely, and federal guidelines are absent. This regulatory gap leaves consumers vulnerable to unintended exposure to harmful chemicals, especially in states like Maryland, where neem oil use is explicitly permitted during sensitive growth phases like flowering.

Medical cannabis patients, many of whom already have compromised immune or respiratory systems, are at heightened risk. These individuals may unknowingly inhale toxic residues that exacerbate their conditions, potentially leading to severe health complications. The situation is not only a public health crisis but also a legal time bomb, as affected individuals could pursue lawsuits against growers, dispensaries, or even state regulatory bodies for failing to protect consumer safety.

This growing concern underscores the urgent need for stricter testing protocols and unified federal regulations to address pesticide use in cannabis cultivation. Consumers should be cautious and informed about the potential risks of smoking cannabis treated with neem oil and advocate for more robust safeguards to protect public health.

#NeemOil #ConsumerSafety #PublicHealth #ATF #LegalConcerns #CannabisRegulation #MarylandCannabis
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Canna_Business Canna_Business 1 month ago
The Maryland Department of Agriculture allows medical cannabis to be sprayed with neem oil during the flowering phase.

The lack of oversight from the tobacco and firearms (ATF) could lead to future potential lawsuits regarding public health and consumer safety.
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Bazwar6 Bazwar6 2 months ago
https://themarijuanaherald.com/2024/10/us-house-bill-to-deschedule-marijuana-nationwide-and-allow-expungements-gains-96th-sponsor/
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Bazwar6 Bazwar6 3 months ago
https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/green-thumb-industries-announces-50m-share-repurchase-program
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Canna_Business Canna_Business 4 months ago
Explaining THCa and THC: The 2018 Farm Bill Loophole...

- THCa vs. THC: THCa is non-psychoactive but converts to THC (which causes a high) when heated through smoking, vaping, or cooking.

- 2018 Farm Bill Loophole: The bill legalized hemp with less than 0.3% THC but didnโ€™t mention THCa, allowing high-THCa cannabis to be sold legally if it tests below 0.3% THC before being heated.

- Online vs. Dispensary Sales: Both sell THCa-rich cannabis. Dispensaries can sell any THC level, while online sellers must comply with the 0.3% THC limit until the product is heated.

- Decarboxylation: Heating (through smoking, vaping, or cooking) decarbs (converts) THCa into active THC.
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Canna_Business Canna_Business 4 months ago
How Companies Are Selling THCa Online Without a License:

The 2018 Farm Bill has created a legal loophole for selling THCa online. THCa, which is non-psychoactive until heated, can be sold legally if it tests under 0.3% Delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis. This allows companies to bypass traditional cannabis licensing and state regulations.

Key Points:

2018 Farm Bill: Permits cannabis products with under 0.3% Delta-9 THC.

THCa Products: Non-psychoactive until heated but converts to Delta-9 THC when smoked or vaped.

No License Needed: THCa meets legal THC limits, avoiding the need for a cannabis license.

Consumer Impact: Consumers can buy THCa products online, evading stricter state cannabis laws.

Summary: The 2018 Farm Bill has inadvertently allowed THCa products to be sold legally online by staying within THC limits, despite their psychoactive potential when heated.

For example,
https://www.prestonherbco.com/products/100-ozs
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Canna_Business Canna_Business 4 months ago
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2024/08/26/dea-delays-marijuana-rescheduling-decision-until-after-the-election/
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Bazwar6 Bazwar6 4 months ago
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/senator-says-harris-will-be-ready-to-sign-marijuana-reform-bills-if-elected-president/
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GE_Jim GE_Jim 5 months ago
All right, lets see what we got.
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Bazwar6 Bazwar6 5 months ago
Is this the Harris bump?
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Bazwar6 Bazwar6 5 months ago
https://themarijuanaherald.com/2024/07/its-the-final-week-to-submit-comments-on-the-deas-marijuana-rescheduling-proposal/
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Bazwar6 Bazwar6 6 months ago
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Bazwar6 Bazwar6 7 months ago
https://www.greenmarketreport.com/green-thumb-to-boston-beer-lets-talk/
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Bazwar6 Bazwar6 8 months ago
https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/news/green-thumb-first-quarter-2024-financial-results-report/
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GE_Jim GE_Jim 8 months ago
FYI - on going DEA info- https://gazette.com/news/wex/dea-leader-anne-milgram-dodges-questions-on-biden-plan-to-deschedule-marijuana/article_10f2ce4e-4e72-550e-b332-42d866c37979.html
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Bazwar6 Bazwar6 9 months ago
I recommend going to YouTube and searching trade to Black interview with Nancy Mace.

She is well informed on cannabis. A great advocate for our cause.

It might be the best politician I've ever heard in an interview.
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Bazwar6 Bazwar6 9 months ago
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Bazwar6 Bazwar6 9 months ago
https://thecapitolist.com/florida-supreme-court-to-issue-ballot-initiative-decisions-on-monday/amp/
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GE_Jim GE_Jim 10 months ago
FYI - https://www.marijuanamoment.net/schumer-says-senate-will-work-very-hard-to-pass-marijuana-banking-bill-before-november-election/
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abrooklyn abrooklyn 10 months ago
GREEN THUMB INDUSTRIES INC.
FORM 10-K
(Annual Report)
Filed 02/29/24 for the Period Ending 12/31/23

https://www.otcmarkets.com/filing/conv_pdf?id=17322838&guid=Zod-kWAqNviqJth

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Green Thumb Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
Green Thumb Industries
Wed, Feb 28, 2024 at 4:02 PM EST18 min read

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CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Thumb Industries Inc. (โ€œGreen Thumbโ€ or the โ€œCompanyโ€) (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a leading national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. Financial results are reported in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (โ€œGAAPโ€) and all currency is in U.S. dollars.

Highlights for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023:

Fourth quarter revenue of $278 million increased 7% year-over-year.

Cash at quarter end of $162 million.

GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of $3 million or $0.01 per basic and diluted share.

Adjusted EBITDA of $91 million or 33% of revenue; cash flow from operations of $71 million.

Opened seven RISE Dispensaries: six in Florida and one in New York.

Purchased $25 million of senior debt and $15 million of the Companyโ€™s Subordinate Voting Shares (โ€œSharesโ€) under its share repurchase program.

Highlights for the year ended December 31, 2023:

Revenue of $1.1 billion increased 4% over the prior year.

Cash flow from operations of $225 million increased 42% year-over-year.

GAAP net income of $36 million or $0.15 per basic and diluted share.

Adjusted EBITDA of $326 million or 31% of revenue, an increase of 5% over the prior year.

Purchased $40 million of the Companyโ€™s Shares during the year.

Strong balance sheet and disciplined capital allocation to support continued future growth.

Additionally, on February 28, 2024, the Companyโ€™s Board of Directors authorized an increase in its share repurchase program by $50 million, bringing the total remaining repurchase ability to approximately $60 million.

See definitions and reconciliation of non-GAAP measures elsewhere in this release.

Management Commentary

โ€œAs I reflect on the past year, the Green Thumb team has been amazing. We delivered a strong fourth quarter, including record revenue of $278 million, record Adjusted EBITDA of $91 million, and full year 2023 cash flow from operations of $225 millionโ€”all the while investing over $200 million in capex to fuel future growth. We ended the year with a strong balance sheet including $162 million in cash, net of $65 million returned to shareholders via share buybacks and debt repurchases,โ€ said Green Thumb Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ben Kovler. โ€œIn 2023, we completed our major capex program that spanned over the past couple of years. With this heavy investment lift behind us, our Board of Directors authorized Green Thumbโ€™s first share repurchase program to return capital to our valued shareholders, and I am pleased to announce that this morning, our Board of Directors approved an additional $50 million for the program. As I look to the future in 2024 and beyond, I am very optimisticโ€”we have industry-leading brands that are gaining momentum, the best team in the business, a loyal and growing customer base, and the financial flexibility to keep riding the Green Wave.โ€

Green Thumb President Anthony Georgiadis added, โ€œWe accomplished a great deal in 2023, thanks to all the hard work and dedication across our team. We opened fifteen new stores bringing our total to 91 dispensaries across fourteen states. We also built and expanded our cultivation and production facilities to meet increased demand for both medical and adult-use cannabis in several of our markets as well as developed new product types, such as Dogwalkers Show Dogs infused pre-rolls, that both engaged our customers and won market share. We look forward to carrying this strong momentum into 2024.โ€

Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Overview

Total revenue for the fourth quarter 2023 was $278.2 million, up 7.3% from the prior year period. For the full year 2023, total revenue increased 3.7% to $1.1 billion. Revenue growth in the fourth quarter was primarily driven by increased retail and consumer packaged goods sales in Maryland, reflecting the legalization of adult-use cannabis on July 1.

Overall retail revenue increased 5.5% versus the fourth quarter of 2022 and 3.7% for the full year 2023. Fourth quarter 2023 comparable sales (stores open at least 12 months) increased 1.3% versus the prior year on a base of 76 stores. Consumer Packaged Goods gross revenue increased 16.6% versus the fourth quarter of 2022 and 13.0% versus the full year 2023.

Gross profit for the fourth quarter 2023 was $142.7 million or 51.3% of revenue compared to $124.0 million or 47.8% of revenue for the fourth quarter 2022. For the full year, gross profit was $526.5 million or 49.9% of revenue versus $504.0 million or 49.5% in 2022. The increase in gross margin was primarily driven by revenue growth in the quarter.

Total selling, general and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter were $92.3 million or 33.2% of revenue, compared to $80.0 million or 30.9% of revenue for the fourth quarter 2022. Total selling, general and administrative expenses for the full year 2023 were $341.9 million or 32.4% of revenue, an increase from $294.4 million or 28.9% of revenue in the prior year, primarily driven by non-cash credits associated with acquisition related obligations recorded in 2022.

Net income attributable to the Company for the fourth quarter 2023 was $3.2 million or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $51.2 million, or a loss of $0.22 per basic and diluted share in the prior year period. Net income for the full year 2023 was $36.3 million or $0.15 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net income of $12.0 million or $0.05 per basic and diluted share in the prior year.

In the fourth quarter 2023, EBITDA was $77.8 million or 28.0% of revenue versus ($19.6) million or (7.5%) of revenue for the comparable period. EBITDA for the full year 2023 was $285.4 million, or 27.1% of revenue, versus $217.7 million, or 21.4% of revenue for the comparable period. Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA, which excluded non-cash stock-based compensation of $7.4 million and other non-operating adjustments of $5.7 million, was $90.8 million or 32.6% of revenue as compared to $81.2 million or 31.3% of revenue for the fourth quarter 2022. Adjusted EBITDA for the full year was $325.8 million or 30.9% of revenue, compared to $311.5 million or 30.6% of revenue last year.

For additional information on these non-GAAP financial measures, see below under โ€œNon-GAAP Financial Information.โ€

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

As of December 31, 2023, current assets were $342.8 million, including cash and cash equivalents of $161.6 million. Total debt outstanding was $308.5 million.

Total basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended December 31, 2023, were 237.9 million shares and 239.8 million shares, respectively.

Capital Allocation

In September 2023, the Board of Directors authorized a one-year $50 million program to repurchase up to approximately 10.5 million of the Companyโ€™s Subordinate Voting Shares. In the year ended December 31, 2023, Green Thumb repurchased 3.8 million shares for $39.9 million. On February 28, 2024, the Board approved an additional $50 million for the repurchase program, bringing the remaining authority to repurchase shares to approximately $60 million.

Green Thumb is not obligated to purchase any additional shares. If management determines it has better uses for its cash reserves, including for debt refinancing, strategic mergers and acquisitions or net working capital, it is under no obligation to purchase shares and share purchases may be suspended or terminated at any time at Green Thumbโ€™s discretion. The actual number of shares purchased, timing of purchases and share price will depend upon market conditions at the time and securities law requirements. All shares acquired are returned to the treasury and cancelled.

During the fourth quarter, the Company repurchased $25 million of senior debt at 95% of their original value. As a result, the remaining principal balance was $225 million as of December 31, 2023.

Fourth Quarter Business Developments

On October 14, Green Thumb opened RISE Dispensary Brandon, Florida; profits from the grand opening were donated to Florida Justice Center.

On October 27, Green Thumb opened RISE Dispensary Sun City Center, Florida; profits from the grand opening were donated to Minorities for Medical Marijuana.

On November 10, Green Thumb opened RISE Dispensary Clearwater, Florida; profits from the grand opening were donated to Minorities for Medical Marijuana.

On December 1, Green Thumb opened RISE Dispensary Tampa and RISE Dispensary Crystal River, Florida; profits from the grand opening were donated to Tu Canna Foundation and The Bridge 4 Veterans, respectively.

On December 14, Green Thumb opened RISE Dispensary Long Beach, New York.

On December 15, Green Thumb opened RISE Dispensary Port Orange, Florida; profits from the grand opening were donated to Minorities for Medical Marijuana.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are included in the financial schedules attached to this press release. This information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for, or superior to, any measure of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Definitions

EBITDA: Earnings before interest, taxes, other income or expense and depreciation and amortization.

Adjusted EBITDA: Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for other income, non-cash stock-based compensation, one-time transaction related expenses, or other non-operating costs.

Conference Call and Webcast

Green Thumb will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 5:00 pm ET to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The earnings call may be accessed by dialing 844-883-3895 (toll-free) or 412-317-5797 (international). A live audio webcast of the call will also be available on the Investor Relations section of Green Thumbโ€™s website at https://investors.gtigrows.com and will be archived for replay.

About Green Thumb Industries

Green Thumb Industries Inc. (โ€œGreen Thumbโ€), a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer, promotes well-being through the power of cannabis while giving back to the communities in which it serves. Green Thumb manufactures and distributes a portfolio of branded cannabis products including &Shine, Beboe, Dogwalkers, Doctor Solomonโ€™s, Good Green, incredibles and RYTHM. The company also owns and operates rapidly growing national retail cannabis stores called RISE Dispensaries. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Green Thumb has 20 manufacturing facilities, 91 open retail locations and operations across 14 U.S. markets. Established in 2014, Green Thumb employs approximately 4,600 people and serves millions of patients and customers each year. More information is available at www.gtigrows.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains statements that we believe are, or may be considered to be, โ€œforward-looking statements.โ€ All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this document regarding the prospects of our industry or our prospects, plans, financial position or business strategy may constitute forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as โ€œmay,โ€ โ€œwill,โ€ โ€œexpect,โ€ โ€œintend,โ€ โ€œestimate,โ€ โ€œforesee,โ€ โ€œopportunity,โ€ โ€œproject,โ€ โ€œpotential,โ€ โ€œrisk,โ€ โ€œanticipate,โ€ โ€œbelieve,โ€ โ€œplan,โ€ โ€œforecast,โ€ โ€œcontinue,โ€ โ€œsuggestsโ€ or โ€œcouldโ€ or the negative of these terms or variations of them or similar terms or expressions of similar meaning. Furthermore, forward-looking statements may be included in various filings that we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the โ€œSECโ€), or oral statements made by or with the approval of one of our authorized executive officers. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that these expectations will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements. These known and unknown risks include, without limitation: cannabis remains illegal under U.S. federal law, and enforcement of cannabis laws could change; state regulation of cannabis is uncertain; the Company may not be able to obtain or maintain necessary permits and authorizations; the Company may be subject to heightened scrutiny by Canadian regulatory authorities; the Company may face limitations on ownership of cannabis licenses; the Company may become subject to U.S. Food and Drug Administration or the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives regulation; as a cannabis business, the Company is subject to applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations and have restricted access to banking and other financial services; the Company may face difficulties acquiring additional financing; the Company faces intense competition; the Company faces competition from the illicit market as well as actual or purported Farm Bill compliant hemp products; the Company is dependent upon the popularity and consumer acceptance of its brand portfolio; the Company lacks access to U.S. bankruptcy protections; the Company operates in a highly regulated sector and may not always succeed in complying fully with applicable regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions where it carries on business; the Company has limited trademark protections; cannabis businesses are subject to unfavorable tax treatment; cannabis businesses may be subject to civil asset forfeiture; the Company is subject to proceeds of crime statutes; the Company faces exposure to fraudulent or illegal activity; the Companyโ€™s use of joint ventures may expose it to risks associated with jointly owned investments; the Company faces risks due to industry immaturity or limited comparable, competitive or established industry best practices; the Company faces risks related to its products; the Companyโ€™s business is subject to the risks inherent in agricultural operations; the Company faces risks related to its information technology systems and potential cyber-attacks and security breaches; the Company relies on third-party software providers for numerous capabilities the Company depends upon to operate, and a disruption of one or more of these systems could adversely affect its business; the Company faces an inherent risk of product liability or similar claims; the Companyโ€™s products may be subject to product recalls; the Company relies on the expertise of our management team and other employees experienced in the cannabis industry, and the loss of key personnel could negatively affect our business, financial condition and results of operations; the Company may face unfavorable publicity or consumer perception; the Companyโ€™s voting control is concentrated; the Companyโ€™s capital structure and voting control may cause unpredictability; sales of substantial amounts of Subordinate Voting Shares by its shareholders in the public market may have an adverse effect on the market price of its Subordinate Voting Shares. Further information on these and other potential factors that could affect the Companyโ€™s business and financial condition and the results of operations are included in the โ€œRisk Factorsโ€ section of the Companyโ€™s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and elsewhere in the Companyโ€™s filings with the SEC, which are available on the SECโ€™s website or at https://investors.gtigrows.com. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this document, which reflect managementโ€™s opinions only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to any forward-looking statements. You are advised, however, to consult any additional disclosures we make in our reports to the SEC. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this document.

The Canadian Securities Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Investor Contact:
Andy Grossman
EVP, Capital Markets & Investor Relations
InvestorRelations@gtigrows.com
310-622-8257

Media Contact:
MATTIO Communications
GTI@mattio.com

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Bazwar6 Bazwar6 10 months ago
Is this board not active? If not does green thumb have an active board?
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livelongandprofit livelongandprofit 1 year ago
https://mjbizdaily.com/dea-likely-to-approve-marijuana-rescheduling-but-election-lawsuits-could-get-in-way/
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GoldRu$$H GoldRu$$H 1 year ago
No, this is still the live board for GTBIF. The cannabis sector has been in the shitter for so long that most weed boards are not well attended. Let's hope for a better year in 2024. Have a great Holiday Season.
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livelongandprofit livelongandprofit 1 year ago
No posts for a month on here! Has there been a new message board created? If so could someone guide me to i? Much appreciated!
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BottomBounce BottomBounce 1 year ago
$GTBIF Green Thumb Industries Inc. $GTBIF Total Debt (mrq) $560.38M $1.00 coming
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livelongandprofit livelongandprofit 1 year ago
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/new-york-governor-signs-marijuana-tax-cut-bills-providing-local-280e-relief-for-nyc-businesses/
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GE_Jim GE_Jim 1 year ago
FYI- Lawsuit Seeks Equal Treatment for Cannabis Businesses
1:48 pm ET October 26, 2023 (PR Newswire) Print
Federal criminalization of safe, regulated intrastate cannabis legal in 38 states is unconstitutionalโ€”and unfair to small businesses

Cannabis businesses are unconstitutionally prevented from getting small business loans, investments; unable to have normal banking relations; and subject to discriminatory taxes

A coalition of U.S. cannabis operators and investors working in state-legal medical and adult-use cannabis markets today filed a lawsuit against U.S. Attorney GeneralMerrick Garland. The coalition, represented by the law firm Boies Schiller Flexner, seeks to enjoin the federal government from enforcing the Controlled Substances Act in a manner that interferes with the intrastate cultivation, manufacture, possession, and distribution of cannabis, pursuant to state law. The lawsuit asserts that the federal government has no basis for enforcing the Controlled Substances Act against intrastate, state-regulated cannabis operations.

Boies Schiller Flexner and Lesser, Newman, Aleo & Nasser LLP filed the lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, Western Division, and will represent plaintiffs Gyasi Sellers (CEO and Founder of Treevit), Canna Provisions, and Wiseacre Farm, all of which are local independent operators in Massachusetts who have suffered significant harm and business challenges due to federal prohibition. Verano Holdings (OTCQX: VRNOF) is also named as a plaintiff, while foundational supporters of the suit include Ascend Wellness Holdings (OTCQX: AAWH), TerrAscend (TSX: TSND) and Green Thumb Industries (OTCQX: GTBIF), as well as Eminence Capital and Poseidon Investment Management.

The lawsuit seeks to confirm the rights of Massachusetts and other states to regulate cannabis within their borders, and to confirm the corresponding limits on the federal government's power to regulate commerce. The federal government's power to regulate commerce is based on the Interstate Commerce Clause of the Constitution. The law at issue in this suit, the Controlled Substances Act, exceeds that limited authority: it bars the production, distribution, and possession of marijuana, regardless of whether those activities cross state lines or, as in the case of Plaintiffs' cannabis businesses, are intrastate. This unjustified and unconstitutional prohibition on intrastate cannabis harms Plaintiffs and hinders the efforts of states to provide patients and adults with access to strictly-regulated and tested cannabis.

In 2005, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the Controlled Substance Act's cannabis prohibitions, but the facts today compel a different result. A critical factor in that decision, Gonzales v. Raich, was that the federal government intended to "eradicate" the market for cannabis nationwide. The Court concluded that the federal goal of eliminating commerce in cannabis, combined with the assumption in 2005 that intrastate marijuana could not be differentiated from interstate cannabis, justified the Controlled Substances Act's prohibitions on intrastate cannabis. Neither of those facts, however, are true today. In the eighteen years since Gonzales, Congress and the Executive Branch have abandoned any intent to "eradicate" cannabis, and numerous states have developed regulatory programs for legal marijuana that is not fungible with, and is readily distinguished from, illicit cannabis.

Today, 38 states including Washington D.C. have medical or adult-use cannabis programs with significant regulatory oversight. They require compliance with a multitude of stringent regulations aimed to protect patients, customers, and the public at large, including video surveillance and seed-to-sale tracking. The cannabis that is cultivated, processed, and distributed under these regulations is not fungible with, and is readily distinguishable from, illicit interstate cannabis. The regulated cannabis products in these states can be traced back all the way to the original batch of seeds from which they grew.

These changed facts compel a different result than was reached eighteen years ago in Gonzales. Absent the relief sought in this lawsuit, Plaintiffs and other state-regulated cannabis operators will continue to suffer severe harms. State-regulated cannabis businesses are deemed illegal under the CSA; their everyday activities are considered federal crimes. As a result, they are cut off from numerous federal programs and protections (including small business loans), they are subject to discriminatory tax penalties, and many organizationsโ€”including banks and credit card processorsโ€”refuse to do business with them, rather than risk being deemed conspirators, aiders and abettors, or money launderers.

The result is that many cannabis businesses are suffering, people are losing their jobs and individual wealth is being destroyed. In addition, social equity licensees harmed by the War on Drugs and who were supposed to have equal access to the industry do not have the same benefits as otherwise situated business owners to start a business and build their wealth.

"The federal criminalization of safe, regulated marijuana commerce in states where it is legal unfairly burdens legal operations and expands the production and sale of illegal marijuana that is unregulated, can be unsafe, and is likely to find its way to other states," said David Boies, Chairman, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP. "Federal criminalization also denies small, legal marijuana businesses of access to SBA loans, investors, benefits for their employees, and normal banking regulations (which among other things, forces them to rely on cash transactions with all of the dangers to them, and to the community, that result) - as well as burdening them with discriminatory taxes," said Mr. Boies. "Americans believe that cannabis should be legal and available subject to reasonable regulation by the states. 38 states have legalized some form of cannabis. The federal government lacks authority to prohibit intrastate cannabis commerce. Outdated precedents from decades ago no longer apply - the Supreme Court has since made clear that the federal government lacks the authority to regulate purely intrastate commerce; moreover, the facts on which those precedents are based are no longer true," said Mr. Boies.

"While reforms such as the SAFER Banking Act and rescheduling cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act would improve certain aspects of this broken and antiquated system, they will not solve the fundamental issue. The application of the CSA to lawful state-run cannabis business is an unconstitutional overreach on state sovereignty that has led to decades of harm, failed businesses, lost jobs, and unsafe working conditions," said Darren Weiss, President of Verano. "We are prepared to bring this case all the way to the Supreme Court in order to align federal law with how Congress has acted for years. We believe that the Supreme Court will adhere to the core value on which our country was founded and which is central to guaranteeing freedom: that the federal government's powers are limited."

"We want to be treated equally, on an even playing field with any other small business in Massachusetts," said Meg Sanders, CEO and co-founder of Canna Provisions, an award-winning independent craft cultivation, with two retail dispensaries in Western Massachusetts.

Plaintiffs are represented by David Boies, Jonathan D. Schiller, Matthew L. Schwartz, Joshua I. Schiller, and David Barillari of Boies Schiller Flexner LLP and Thomas Lesser and Michael Aleo of Lesser, Newman, Aleo & Nasser LLP.
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GE_Jim GE_Jim 1 year ago
FYI- Cannabis companies hire Microsoft antitrust lawyer David Boies to sue U.S. government for federal pot prohibition
11:40 am ET October 27, 2023 (MarketWatch)
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By Steve Gelsi

A group of cannabis companies said late Thursday they hired law firm Boies Schiller Flexnor to file suit against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in U.S. federal court in Massachusetts in an attempt to overturn federal prohibition of cannabis because it restricts state-legal commerce.

The group listed as plaintiffs in the federal suit include Verano Holdings Corp. (VRNOF), Canna Provisions, Wiseacre Farm, and Gyasi Sellers, who is the chief executive of Treevit.

Foundational supporters of the suit include Ascend Wellness Holdings (AAWH), TerrAscend Corp.. (TSNDF), Green Thumb Industries Inc. (GTBIF), Eminence Capital and Poseidon Investment Management.

"Federal criminalization of safe, regulated, intrastate cannabis legal in 38 states is unconstitutional and unfair to small business," according to a statement from the group.

The plaintiffs also said cannabis businesses are "unconstitutionally prevented" from obtaining loans and investments, which makes them unable to maintain normal banking relations. They're also subject to discriminatory taxes.

Boies Schiller Flexnor was the firm that won an antitrust case against Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) on behalf of the U.S. government. The firm also overturned California's same-sex marriage ban.

Jefferies analyst Owen Bennett said he'd take no view on the success of the suit, but added that the legal cannabis landscape is much different than it was when a similar case failed in 2005. At that time, far fewer states allowed medical cannabis and no states permitted adult use of cannabis.

"Circumstances have now materially changed, as even Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, in 2021, argued national prohibition may be unconstitutional," Bennett said.

The suit argues that many cannabis businesses are suffering, people are losing their jobs and individual wealth is being destroyed.

Verano President Darren Weiss said the group is prepared to bring the case to the Supreme Court.

The lawsuit marks a third branch of the federal government considering cannabis reforms: Congress, the White House and now the federal courts.

The SAFE(R) Banking legislation to open up the financial system to legal cannabis companies has been winding its way through Congress for a decade, although its fate remains uncertain in the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives.

The Drug Enforcement Administration, is considering a recommendation from the Department of Health and Human Services to re-schedule cannabis to Schedule III from Schedule I. Attorney General Merrick Garland is also working on an update of the Cole memo which instructs federal prosecutors to avoid going after legal cannabis companies.

The AdvisorShares Pure U.S. Cannabis ETF (MSOS) fell 0.6% on Friday. The index is down by 30.8% in 2023 compared to a 21.5% increase by the Nasdaq .
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nilremerlin nilremerlin 1 year ago
You can watch the US Senate 9/27 SAFER Banking Act hearing live here:

https://www.banking.senate.gov/hearings/09/20/2023/executive-session?fbclid=IwAR1u1i5ZIYcyp_uL2DCe9xfE00RIVt_vyRtPzqAYXZXHeDxvlp0xhSrR7B8
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BottomBounce BottomBounce 1 year ago
https://www.barrons.com/articles/hempacco-to-launch-snoop-dogg-s-dogg-lbs-gummies-at-the-champs-show-in-las-vegas-162b3d8e $GTBIF
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nilremerlin nilremerlin 1 year ago
All mj stocks up on this news:

https://twitter.com/_cingraham/status/1696921849886839043?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
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Wolf-man jack Wolf-man jack 1 year ago
WISE WQLF SAYS; Speaking of a dead cat bounce Pinocchio, this is one dead board and stock YQU Do Understand YQU Understand. Have Mercy WISE WQLF Ahooooooo


Pinocchio GIM Said;

Itโ€™s not doing that bad for a Penny Stock. Currently a dime above the low of the day, volume a little above avg. Almost looks like a dead cat bounce.
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GE_Jim GE_Jim 1 year ago
Itโ€™s not doing that bad. Currently a dime above the low of the day, volume a little above avg. Almost looks like a dead cat bounce. In regards to politicians, yes, in fact I think you are being way to kind.
But it doesnโ€™t matter, the 10Q was decent and the other will go away in time. Once they pass the bills, theyโ€™re done. Short term problem.
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RangerPete RangerPete 1 year ago
Green thumb is getting hammered. Just pennies off itโ€™s low and crappy volume. No wonder I canโ€™t stand most politicians. For them itโ€™s only two goals- staying in office and keeping their hands in the cash drawers
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GE_Jim GE_Jim 1 year ago
It appears to me that after the qt and the 10q ,that this one appears to be best in class.
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GE_Jim GE_Jim 1 year ago
Press Release: Green Thumb Industries Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results
4:02 pm ET August 8, 2023 (Dow Jones) Print
Green Thumb Industries Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Thumb Industries Inc. ("Green Thumb" or "the Company") (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF), a leading national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and owner of RISE Dispensaries, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Financial results are reported in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and all currency is in U.S. dollars.

Highlights for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023:

-- Second quarter revenue of $252 million increased 2% sequentially; first
half 2023 revenue increased 1% to $501 million year-over-year.

-- GAAP net income of $13 million or $0.05 per basic and diluted share.

-- Adjusted EBITDA was $76 million or 30% of revenue.

-- Six months cash flow from operations of $93 million, net of $52 million
of tax payments.

-- Cash at quarter end totaled $149 million.

-- Six RISE retail stores were opened: two in Pennsylvania; two in Virginia
and one each in Minnesota and Nevada.
Additionally, immediately after quarter end, on July 1, adult-use cannabis sales commenced at the Company's four RISE retail stores in Maryland.

See definitions and reconciliation of non-GAAP measures elsewhere in this release.

Management Commentary

"In the second quarter, we delivered solid results of $252 million in revenue, up slightly from the first quarter, and GAAP net income of $13 million or $0.05 per basic and diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA was $76 million or 30% of revenue. Importantly, cash flow from operations was $18 million after paying $52 million of taxes this quarter. For the first six months of 2023, the Company had Adjusted EBITDA of $152 million and cash flow from operations of $93 million. Finally, we ended the second quarter with a strong balance sheet and $149 million in cash. As we move into the second half of the year, we are pleased with our overall position and our team's ability to execute on our long-term strategy," said Green Thumb Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ben Kovler.

Green Thumb President Anthony Georgiadis added, "While the cannabis industry continues to face challenges, at Green Thumb, we have been able to navigate a path to profitability and strong operating cash flow. Generating cash and carefully managing it has been core to our DNA since our founding. In addition, over the last 12 months we have made approximately $240 million in capital investments to position the Company for continued strong performance across our diversified portfolio of states."

Second Quarter 2023 Financial Overview

Total revenue for the second quarter 2023 was $252.4 million, down 1.0% from the prior year period. The decline in revenue was primarily driven by price compression. This was partially offset by continued growth in existing markets such as New Jersey, Virginia and Connecticut, as well as revenue generated from new stores opened in the current period.

Overall retail revenue decreased 2.4% versus the second quarter of 2022. Second quarter 2023 comparable sales (stores open at least 12 months) decreased 3.3% versus the prior year on a base of 76 stores. Consumer Packaged Goods gross revenue increased 12.8% versus the second quarter of 2022.

Gross profit for the second quarter 2023 was $125.3 million or 49.6% of revenue compared to $125.8 million or 49.5% of revenue year-over-year. The Company was able to offset price compression headwinds through operational efficiencies as well as an increase in Consumer Packaged Goods sales through Green Thumb-owned retail stores.

Total selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter were $84.2 million or 33.4% of revenue, compared to $63.5 million or 25.0% of revenue for the second quarter 2022. The increase in total expenses was primarily due to a one-time acquisition-related non-cash fair value credit in the prior year period. In addition, Green Thumb incurred increased expenses associated with opening new stores, as well as the preparation for the recent launch of adult-use cannabis sales in Maryland.

Net income attributable to the Company for the second quarter 2023 was $13.4 million or $0.05 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net income of $24.4 million, or income of $0.11 per basic and $0.10 per diluted share in the prior year period.

In the second quarter 2023, EBITDA was $65.3 million or 25.9% of revenue versus $86.5 million or 34.0% of revenue for the comparable period. Adjusted EBITDA, which excluded non-cash stock-based compensation of $7.4 million and other non-operating adjustments of $3.1 million, was $75.8 million or 30.0% of revenue as compared to $78.7 million or 31.0% of revenue for the second quarter 2022.

For additional information on these non-GAAP financial measures, see below under "Non-GAAP Financial Information."

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

As of June 30, 2023, current assets were $341.3 million, including cash and cash equivalents of $149.0 million. Total debt outstanding was $289.9 million.

Total basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2023, were 238.0 million shares and 238.4 million shares, respectively.

Business Developments

During the second quarter, the Company opened six retail stores:

-- RISE Dispensary New Hope, Minnesota; profits from the first day of sales
were donated to Balanced Veterans Network.

-- RISE Dispensary Grove City, Pennsylvania; profits from the first day of
sales were donated to Grove City Community Food Pantry.

-- RISE Dispensary Bristol, Virginia; profits from the first day of sales
were donated to Virginia NORML.

-- RISE Dispensary Las Vegas on Nellis; profits from the grand opening were
donated to Opportunity Village.

-- RISE Dispensary Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; profits from the grand
opening were donated to Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE).

-- RISE Dispensary Danville, Virginia; profits from the grand opening were
donated to Virginia NORML.
Subsequent to quarter end, on August 2, 2023, Green Thumb opened its 84(th) retail store nationwide in Las Vegas on Craig Road. Profits from the grand opening were donated to Opportunity Village. On July 1, 2023, Green Thumb commenced adult-use sales at its four Maryland retail stores in Hagerstown, Joppa, Silver Spring and Bethesda. Each store donated a portion of profits from the first day of adult-use sales to a local nonprofit organization, including Mission of Love Charities, Explore MD Cannabis and I Support The Girls.

Green Thumb in the Community

In partnership with 40 Tons, an African American and woman-owned social impact organization committed to restorative justice and equitable access to career opportunities, Good Green, a cannabis flower brand owned by Green Thumb, presented the sixth 40 Tons Level Up Career Conference & Business Expo in Chicago. The conference was an innovative employment resource that promotes social justice and brings together employers who encourage equitable hiring practices with diverse job seekers.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are included in the financial schedules attached to this press release. This information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for, or superior to, any measure of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
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GE_Jim GE_Jim 1 year ago
Earnings release end of day.
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GE_Jim GE_Jim 1 year ago
Got a decent price today.
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BottomBounce BottomBounce 1 year ago
Green Thumb Industries Inc. $GTBIF Total Debt (mrq) $541.19M
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GE_Jim GE_Jim 1 year ago
well, that sucks, but sooner or later it will come
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nilremerlin nilremerlin 1 year ago
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/senate-committee-chairman-says-marijuana-banking-bill-actually-wont-get-a-vote-this-summer-despite-his-goal-lobbyist-reports/
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GE_Jim GE_Jim 1 year ago
Been a go nowhere summer, until congress kicks in there will be a lot of waiting it seems.
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retired early retired early 1 year ago
I bailed. :(
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GE_Jim GE_Jim 2 years ago
I canโ€™t make that call. You maybe right but with the macro and the economy what it is, well, just not enough clarity for me.
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JohnCM JohnCM 2 years ago
I called a bottom a couple of weeks ago. However, there are spaces within the sector that are doing better than others. U.S. is doing better than CA and the forerunner, larger companies seem to be doing a better job rebounding from recent lows.
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GE_Jim GE_Jim 2 years ago
FYI - https://www.marijuanamoment.net/senator-federal-officials-and-consumer-groups-sound-alarm-over-marijuana-banking-bill-provision-that-could-undermine-financial-regulators/
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GE_Jim GE_Jim 2 years ago
Green Thumb Industries (OTC:GTBIF) reported its Q1 earnings results on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 04:00 PM.

Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.

Earnings

Green Thumb Industries reported in-line EPS of $0.04 versus an estimate of $0.04.

Revenue was up $5.94 million from the same period last year.

Past Earnings Performance

Last quarter the company missed on EPS by $0.01 which was followed by a 0.6% increase in the share price the next day.

Here's a look at Green Thumb Industries's past performance:

Quarter Q4 2022 Q3 2022 Q2 2022 Q1 2022

EPS Estimate 0.06 0.06 0.04 0.05

EPS Actual 0.05 0.04 0.10 0.12

Revenue Estimate 256.17M 258.31M 248.01M 249.26M

Revenue Actual 259.27M 261.19M 254.31M 242.60M
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GE_Jim GE_Jim 2 years ago
FYI Cantor Fitzgerald Discontinues Cannabis Stock Coverage With Analyst Departure -- MarketWatch
2:36 pm ET May 1, 2023 (MarketWatch)
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Cantor Fitzgerald said Friday it will no longer provide research coverage of 23 cannabis stocks because analyst Pablo Zuanic has departed the firm. Zuanic is now head of Zuanic & Associates, a consulting and research firm aimed at the cannabis sector, according to his LinkedIn profile and a website for the firm. Cantor Fitzgerald said analyst Brett Knoblauch is now covering MDMA researcher WM Technology Inc. (MAPS), but it's dropping coverage of Cresco Labs , Curaleaf Holdings , Green Thumb Industries , Trulieve Cannabis , Verano Holdings , Tilray Inc. (TLRY), TerrAscend , Ascend Wellness , Canopy Growth Corp. (WEED.T) and others. Zuanic & Associates did not immediately reply to an email. The AdvisorShares Pure U.S. Cannabis ETF (MSOS) is down nearly 20% in 2023 and down 63.5% in the past 12 months, compared to a 16.9% year-to-date gain and a loss of 0.8% in the past 12 months for the Nasdaq .
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retired early retired early 2 years ago
Seems that you are correct. :)
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retired early retired early 2 years ago
RISE Dispensaries Launches E-Cookbook "Smoke It. Eat It. Drink It." :)
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