TerrAscend Canada Inc, A Subsidiary Of Terrascend Corp (OTCMKTS:TRSSF), Enters A $80.5 Million CAD Loan Financing Accord With Canopy Growth Corp (NYSE:CGC)

TerrAscend Canada Inc, a subsidiary of Canopy Rivers Inc (OTCMKTS:CNPOF), has entered into an $80.5 Million CAD loan financing agreement with Canopy Growth Corp (NYSE:CGC). As per the terms of the deal, Canopy Growth has received 17.8 million common shares purchase warrants from TerrAscend.

Well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities

CEO and President of Canopy Rivers, Narbe Alexandrian, said it shows the confidence in TerrAscend’s capability to implement the strategic mandate for domestic and international markets. He said the team at TerrAscend is well-positioned to leverage the flourishing opportunities in the regulated jurisdictions using its network and resources. Narbe is pleased with the support extended by Canopy Growth for its portfolio company – TerrAscend.

Proceeds for general corporate purposes

TerrAscend Canada will use the proceeds to fund the Canadian operations and for general corporate purposes. It will also use the funds to repay indebtedness and to support global expansion and its Arise Bioscience U.S. hemp division.

Receives a permit to cultivate medical marijuana

TerrAscend has announced the receipt of a permit from the New Jersey Department of Health to cultivate medical marijuana. Its subsidiary TerrAscend NJ will commence the cultivation immediately at its facility situated in Boonton Township, northern New Jersey. It is the second entity in New Jersey among the six applicants selected in December 2018 by the Department of Health. TerrAscend NJ can commence manufacturing after the receipt of dispensing and additional processing approvals. It can manage up to three dispensaries in the northern area of New Jersey.

66,000 patients’ gains access to the medical marijuana program

More than 66,000 patients have gained access to the medical marijuana program as of January 2020 in New Jersey. The registered medical patients’ count has almost tripled since early 2018.

TerrAscend has purchased a sixteen-acre site in Boonton Township. It commenced the construction on an area of 227,000 Sq. Ft. under the first phase to cover cultivation, support space, and processing on 80,000 Sq. Ft. The first phase will become operational in H1 2020.

TerrAscend will supply the wholesale customers and its dispensaries by sourcing the cannabis products from its scaled cultivation capacity. It also expects to meet the demand for fifteen new retail dispensaries using cannabis from the scaled cultivation facility.