Ontario's Cannabis Market Heats Up: Shiny Health Buys 10 Stash & Co. Weed Stores, Adding $7.5M To Top Line
Shiny Health & Wellness Corp. has signed an asset purchase agreement with Karan S. Holla for his chain of 10 adult-use cannabis retail stores, Stash & Co. in Ontario. The agreement was signed on December 14, following a previously announced letter of intent in October. The Stash & Co. brand and dispensaries will retain their name and remain unchanged. Shiny Health plans to add the Stash & Co. brand to its existing cannabis consumer program to expand its reach to nearly 100,000 loyal customers. Meris Kott, CEO of Shiny Health & Wellness, expressed excitement about the acquisition and the potential for increased revenue and consumer reach. Shiny Health will continue to conduct final due diligence and finalize lease assignments as part of the transaction, which has a total consideration of CAD 1 million ($750,000), including cash and common shares. The completion of the transaction is subject to approval by the TSXV.