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Why Cannabis Is Shut Out of $900 Billion Economic Aid Act

January 18, 2021 by Steven Schain Leave a Comment

In tranches of up to $10 million, the federal government is doling out $900 billion of forgivable loans to borrowers other than “plant touching” marijuana-related businesses (MRBs). By Steve Schain In tranches of up to $10 million, the federal government is doling out $900 billion of forgivable loans to borrowers other than “plant touching” marijuana-related businesses […]

Filed Under: Federal, Spotlight Tagged With: and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Coronavirus Aid, marijuana related businesses (MRBs), nonplant touching MRBs, Relief, The Economic Aid Act

Four Predictions for 2021

January 12, 2021 by Joe Caltabiano Leave a Comment

This past year has been game-changing for the industry. Cannabis was deemed essential, and regulators showed a willingness to quickly revise and roll out emergency rules allowing for online ordering and more flexible delivery options. These changes advanced the industry by several years in a short period of time and reassured investors who returned to […]

Filed Under: Industry News, Opinions, Spotlight Tagged With: Cannabis M&A, Cannabis retailers, Joe Caltabiano, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACS)

Cannabis M&A – A Template for Success Part 3: The Due Diligence Process

December 14, 2020 by Erik Ott Leave a Comment

In the third of a 3-part series, Erik Ott of Investment Bank KO Acquisitions examines the due diligence process and shares advice on how to drive a transaction to a successful conclusion. In Part 1 Ott focused on the requirements necessary to engage in M&A discussions, and Part 2 discussed early engagement between buyer and […]

Filed Under: Mergers & Acquisitions, Spotlight Tagged With: checklist, due diligence, EBITDA, IRC Section 280E, Letter of Intent (LOI), Mergers & Acquisitions

Expanding MSOs Talk a Big Game—So Why Are We Still Waiting for National Cannabis Brands to Emerge?

December 7, 2020 by Joe Caltabiano Leave a Comment

We saw several M&As over the past few years that promised big things for cannabis, including the potential emergence of a national brand. These MSOs talked about being national players. Some were successful, but many failed to take decisive action to achieve this goal. We take a more in-depth look below at the key differences in successful approaches contrasted against other efforts.

Filed Under: Advertising, Marketing, PR & Research, Industry News, Spotlight Tagged With: Beboe, CPG and functional food and beverage industries, Cresco, Curaleaf, Green Thumb Industries (GTI), Joe Caltabiano, Mindy's, Select

Cannabis M&A – A Template for Success, Part 2 – Negotiating the LOI

November 23, 2020 by Erik Ott Leave a Comment

In Part 1, Erik Ott of investment bank KO Acquisitions explained how to get your cannabis company ready for an M&A transaction by concentrating on corporate hygiene. In Part 2, Ott examines the process and key elements involved in the non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI). You’ve given a few tours, talked with senior management, and […]

Filed Under: Banking, Finance & Real Estate, Spotlight Tagged With: Binding Letter of Intent, break-up fee, Definitive Agreement, EBITDA

Cannabis M&A – A Template for Success, Part 1

November 16, 2020 by Erik Ott Leave a Comment

Opportunities abound for today’s cannabis producers, but any business seeking to sell a cannabis operation is likely to face a steep learning curve and numerous unforeseen obstacles. In a three-part series, Erik Ott of investment bank KO Acquisitions will lay the groundwork for those contemplating a sale to US or Canadian buyers. In Part 1, […]

Filed Under: Banking, Finance & Real Estate, Spotlight Tagged With: compliance, corporate hygiene, financial statements, KO Acquisitions, licensing, M&A, Multi-state Operator (MSO)

Scaling Your MSO to Succeed: When it comes to scaling your business, capital is only one piece of the puzzle

October 26, 2020 by Joe Caltabiano Leave a Comment

Back in January, none of us could’ve predicted how 2020 would play out for the industry. Now that we’re in the fourth quarter, it’s worth looking at where things stand and how MSOs can effectively scale in the current environment. Continued industry growth is a given. But how that growth happens—through either federal legalization or […]

Filed Under: Banking, Finance & Real Estate, Retailers, Spotlight Tagged With: Capital, Cresco, Joe Caltabiano, Multi-state Operator (MSO)

Cannabis is Booming, But There’s Reason for Caution

September 29, 2020 by Joe Caltabiano Leave a Comment

2020’s record-breaking cannabis sales tell an incredibly optimistic story about the industry’s resilience during an economic downturn. Many cannabis business operators are putting all their faith into that story as they plan their next steps. Here’s why I wouldn’t get too comfortable with that perspective yet. Looking at the Bright Side: Essential Designation Pays Off […]

Filed Under: Opinions, Retailers, Spotlight Tagged With: Cannabis Retailer, essential businesses, Joe Caltabiano, marijuana revenue

Did the DEA’s new rule confirm hemp-derived Delta-8 THC is illegal? 

September 1, 2020 by Andrea Steel Leave a Comment

By: Andrea Steel and Lisa Pittman Last Friday, the Drug Enforcement Administration (the “DEA”) published a rule regarding the scheduling of hemp and marijuana, effective immediately (the “Rule”). The cannabis community swiftly reacted with an interpretation that this Rule outlawed Delta-8 THC, the hemp industry’s new favorite cannabinoid. The impact is that if Delta-8 THC […]

Filed Under: Hemp Policy & Legal, Spotlight Tagged With: Delta-8 THC, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Epidiolex, Synthetic cannabinoids (“SCs”), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Cannabis legalization: Five highlights of the MORE Act and what you need to know about it

August 27, 2020 by Joe Caltabiano Leave a Comment

Cannabis by Caltabiano Everyone knows the legal cannabis sector is seemingly unstoppable as an emergent business sector. Everyone also knows it is a business space in the U.S. that is defined by complex and challenging regulations and legalities that restrict the industry’s full potential to expand economically and even scientifically.  The vast majority of today’s […]

Filed Under: Federal, Spotlight Tagged With: cannabis politics, Congress, Joe Caltabiano, MORE ACT, U.S. Senate

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