Canopy Growth completes US$20
million loan to Arise Bioscience Inc.
SMITHS FALLS and TORONTO, ON, Dec. 10,
2020 /PRNewswire/ - Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy
Growth" or the "Company") (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) and Arise
Bioscience Inc. ("Arise"), a wholly owned subsidiary of TerrAscend
Corp. ("TerrAscend") (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF) engaged only in the
legal sale of CBD products, today announced they have entered into
a loan financing arrangement in the amount of US$20 million (the "Loan") pursuant to a secured
debenture (the "Debenture"). In connection with the Loan,
TerrAscend has issued 2,105,718 common share purchase warrants to
the Company (the "Warrants").
Canopy Growth initially co-invested in TerrAscend in
November 2017. On November 30, 2018, Canopy Growth announced the
completion of a restructuring transaction with TerrAscend pursuant
to which TerrAscend restructured its share capital by way of a plan
of arrangement under the Business Corporations
Act (Ontario).
Subsequently, in March 2020, Canopy
Growth loaned CAD $80.5 million to
TerrAscend Canada Inc.
"TerrAscend's management continues to perform very well
in high-growth, competitive markets. With this additional
loan into TerrAscend's Arise business unit, we are confident the
team will continue to execute at a high level and that they are
well positioned to drive strong value creation for Canopy
shareholders," said David Klein,
CEO, Canopy Growth.
Jason Ackerman, Chief Executive
Officer and Executive Chairman of TerrAscend, added, "I'd like to
thank the Canopy Growth team for their ongoing support and
investment as we scale our operations. I'm proud to consider them
partners and look forward to continuing to execute on the
opportunity ahead."
Use of Proceeds
Arise is only engaged in the legal sale of CBD products and does
not sell THC products. The Loan proceeds are expected to be used by
Arise for general corporate purposes, the repayment of indebtedness
and/or for other permitted purposes under the terms of the
Debenture. The funds will not be used, directly or indirectly, in
connection with or for any cannabis or cannabis-related operations
in the United States, unless and
until such operations comply with all applicable laws of
the United States.
Transaction Overview
The Debenture will bear interest at a rate of 6.10% per annum
and will mature on December 9, 2030
or such earlier date in accordance with the terms of the Debenture
and all interest payments made pursuant to the Debenture are
payable in cash by Arise beginning in the fourth year after
issuance of the Debenture. The Debenture is secured by the assets
of Arise, is not convertible, and is not guaranteed by TerrAscend.
The Warrants are comprised of: (a) 1,926,983 common share purchase
warrants (the "First Tranche Warrants") with each First Tranche
Warrant entitling Canopy Growth to acquire one common share of
TerrAscend at an exercise price of CAD $15.28 per share; and (b) 178,735 common share
purchase warrants (the "Second Tranche Warrants") with each Second
Tranche Warrant entitling Canopy Growth to acquire one common share
of TerrAscend at an exercise price of CAD $17.19 per share. The Warrants will be
exercisable by Canopy Growth following changes in U.S. federal laws
permitting the cultivation, distribution, and possession of
marijuana or to remove the regulation of such activities from the
federal laws of the United States
and the Loan is repayable by Arise at anytime. The First Tranche
Warrants expire on December 9, 2030
or such earlier date in accordance with the First Tranche Warrants
and the Second Tranche Warrants expire on December 9, 2031 or such earlier date in
accordance with the Second Tranche Warrants.
About Canopy Growth
Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED,NASDAQ:CGC ) is a world-leading
diversified cannabis and cannabinoid-based consumer product
company, driven by a passion to improve lives, end prohibition, and
strengthen communities by unleashing the full potential of
cannabis. Leveraging consumer insights and innovation, we offer
product varieties in high quality dried flower, oil, softgel
capsule, infused beverage, edible, and topical formats, as well as
vaporizer devices by Canopy Growth and industry-leader Storz &
Bickel. Our global medical brand, Spectrum Therapeutics, sells a
range of full-spectrum products using its colour-coded
classification system and is a market leader in both Canada and Germany. Through our award-winning Tweed and
Tokyo Smoke banners, we reach our adult-use consumers and have
built a loyal following by focusing on top quality products and
meaningful customer relationships. Canopy Growth has entered into
the health and wellness consumer space in key markets including
Canada, the United States, and Europe through BioSteel sports nutrition, and
This Works skin and sleep solutions; and has introduced additional
federally-permissible CBD products to the
United States through our First & Free and Martha
Stewart CBD brands. Canopy Growth has an established partnership
with Fortune 500 alcohol leader Constellation Brands. For more
information visit www.canopygrowth.com.
About TerrAscend
TerrAscend is a leading North American cannabis operator with
vertically integrated operations in Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, and California in
addition to operating as a licensed producer in Canada. TerrAscend operates an award-winning
chain of Apothecarium dispensary retail locations as well as scaled
cultivation, processing and manufacturing facilities on both the
East and West coasts. TerrAscend's best-in-class cultivation and
manufacturing practices yield consistent, high-quality cannabis,
providing industry-leading product selection to both the medical
and legal adult-use market. The Company owns a number of
synergistic businesses and brands, including The Apothecarium,
Ilera Healthcare, State Flower, Valhalla Confections, and Arise
Bioscience Inc. For more information, visit www.terrascend.com.
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