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Organigram Announces Mailing of Management Information Circular in Connection with Annual General and Special Meeting

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Executive Summary
- Organigram Global Inc. is seeking shareholder approval at a special meeting on March 30, 2026 to acquire all outstanding shares of Sanity Group GmbH.
- The transaction includes an upfront purchase price of €113.4 million (≈ €80 m cash + €33.4 m in Organigram common or Class A preferred shares) plus a potential earn‑out of up to €113.8 million based on Sanity’s post‑closing performance.
- A concurrent private placement with British American Tobacco will raise C$65.2 million (14,027,074 shares at $3.00 each, plus top‑up rights for 9,897,356 shares) to fund the cash portion of the acquisition and related expenses.
Key Details
- Transaction Resolution: Approval of Share Purchase Agreement dated Feb 18 2026 for purchase of Sanity Group’s issued and outstanding shares not already owned.
- Purchase Price: €80 m cash + €33.4 m in Organigram equity at $3.00 per share (71% premium to the prior day’s TSX closing price of $1.75).
- Earn‑out Component: Up to €20 m cash and €93.8 m in shares, contingent on Sanity Group’s financial performance during the 12 months following closing.
- Closing Conditions: Subject to TSX approval, NASDAQ notification, German foreign direct investment clearance, and shareholder vote at the meeting.
- Private Placement Financing (BAT):
- Subscription for 14,027,074 Organigram shares at $3.00 per share.
- Additional top‑up rights for 9,897,356 shares.
- Gross proceeds of C$65.2 million.
- Proceeds earmarked to fund the cash portion of the Sanity acquisition and transaction‑related expenses.
- Meeting Details: Held in person at 333 Bay Street, Toronto on March 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET; audio‑only conference available for remote shareholders (no voting via audio). Shareholder record date is Feb 23, 2026; proxy deadline March 26, 2026.
- Board & Investment Committee Recommendation: Unanimous recommendation to vote in favour of the transaction, citing strategic expansion into Europe, vertical integration, financial accretion, and brand/IP synergies.
- Strategic Rationale Highlights:
- Entry into Germany (second‑largest legal cannabis market) and broader European footprint (UK, Switzerland, Poland).
- Access to Sanity’s commercial network and regulatory expertise.
- Expected revenue growth: Sanity’s net revenue rose from €9 m in 2023 to €60 m in 2025; gross margins improved from 15% to 47%.
- Immediate Swiss retail presence via two pilot locations.
Notable Quotes
- “The Transaction accelerates Organigram’s expansion into global cannabis markets by establishing a leading position in Germany, the world’s second‑largest federally legal cannabis market after Canada.” – Investment Committee & Board (paraphrased)
All forward‑looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties detailed in the company’s circular and filings.
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