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M&A / Property

Vireo Growth Inc. to Acquire Additional Outstanding Senior Secured Convertible Notes of Schwazze

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Executive Summary

  • Vireo Growth Inc. will acquire approximately 89 % of the outstanding senior secured convertible notes of Medicine Man Technologies Inc. (“Schwazze”) for a total consideration of about $1.6 million in subordinate voting shares at $0.54 per share.
  • The acquired notes have an aggregate principal and accrued interest of roughly $2.6 million, representing a substantial discount to par value.
  • Closing is expected later this month, subject to customary conditions, approvals, resale restrictions, and hold‑period requirements under Canadian securities regulations.

Key Details

  • Notes Acquired: Senior secured convertible notes of Schwazze, total principal plus accrued interest ≈ $2.6 million.
  • Consideration: Approximately $1.6 million payable in Vireo’s subordinate voting shares at $0.54 per share.
  • Ownership Post‑Closing: Vireo will hold about 89 % of Schwazze’s outstanding senior secured convertible notes.
  • Transaction Timing: Expected to close later in December 2025.
  • Conditions: Subject to customary closing conditions, required regulatory and shareholder approvals, resale restrictions under Canadian securities law, and a mandatory hold period per CSE rules.
  • Strategic Rationale (implied): Acquiring the notes at discount enhances Vireo’s control over Schwazze’s debt structure and may facilitate future integration or restructuring of Schwazze’s operations.

Notable Quotes

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