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Financings

AYR Wellness Announces Closing of Exit Facility and Related Transactions

Restructuring Execution Secures Liquidity Amidst CCAA Wind-Down

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Apr 10, 2026 · 19:08 AYR · 0.155
Executive Summary
  • AYR Wellness Inc. announced the initial closing of its Virginia operations transfer to Arboretum Virginia LLC and funding of a $275 million senior secured "Exit Facility" loan on April 10, 2026.
  • The Exit Facility carries a 13% interest rate with a payment-in-kind (PIK) option for the first 24 months, followed by cash payments, maturing in five years.
  • Security is provided via a first lien on substantially all assets of Arboretum and guarantors.
  • Existing bridge facility obligations are being rolled into the new Take-Back Facility; future state-by-state rollovers will further reduce leverage.
  • Senior secured noteholders receive pro-rated shares of new equity in Arboretum Investments LLC as satisfaction of their credit bid amounts, subject to dilution from a management incentive plan.
  • Concurrently, AYR Wellness is undergoing Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) proceedings in British Columbia to effectuate liquidation and wind-down of the existing corporate parent entity.
  • Leadership changes include the resignation of Chair Lou Karger (Jan 2026) and Interim CFO Donna Granato (Dec 2025), with Blake Holzgrafe serving as Interim CEO for the wind-down.
Material Impact
  • The closing of the $275 million Exit Facility is a material positive development for operational continuity, securing immediate liquidity to fund the transition from AYR Wellness Inc. to the new Arboretum/NewCo structure.
  • However, the 13% interest rate and PIK option indicate high cost of capital; accrued interest will compound debt load during the first two years, potentially straining future cash flow once cash payments commence.
  • The equity exchange mechanism prioritizes senior secured noteholders over existing common shareholders, suggesting significant dilution or potential value erosion for legacy equity holders as assets transfer to NewCo.
  • This news confirms the execution of the Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) and Article 9 auction outcomes from late 2025, reducing uncertainty regarding asset ownership but solidifying the wind-down of the public parent shell.
  • The transfer of Virginia operations is a key milestone; remaining state-by-state rollovers will determine if the full portfolio can be stabilized under the new facility terms.
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Company Overview
  • Company: AYR Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A; OTCQX: AYRWF).
  • Flagship Project: Core cannabis operations in Florida, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
  • Current Status: Undergoing CCAA restructuring to transfer assets to a new acquisition vehicle ("NewCo" / Arboretum Investments LLC) while the parent entity winds down.
  • Operations: Recently opened first indoor cultivation facility in Florida (97,580 sq ft) in October 2025 to expand production capacity and product quality.
  • Strategic Shift: Transitioning from a public operating company to a debt-restructured asset holder under Arboretum Virginia LLC control for specific operations.
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