Cannabis Market Evolves In Israel Amid War With Hamas, New Merger On The Horizon
Portfolio Pulse from Jelena Martinovic
Israel's cannabis industry is growing, with increased medical cannabis prescriptions post-Gaza war. ICD Pharma, Tikun Olam Cannbit (TKUNF), and Syqe Medical are key players, with Syqe set for a $650 million acquisition by Philip Morris. IM Cannabis Corp. (IMCC) was the first Israeli cannabis company on NASDAQ. Curaleaf Holdings (CURLF) and Aurora Cannabis (ACB) are North American companies involved in Israel's market. SciSparc Ltd. (SPRC) plans to merge with an unnamed vehicle importer, expecting the importer to hold 80% of the combined entity post-merger and financing round.
November 22, 2023 | 3:18 pm
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SciSparc plans to merge with a vehicle importer, which could diversify its business but also dilute its focus on the cannabis industry.
The merger with a vehicle importer could diversify SPRC's business, but the impact on the stock is uncertain as it may dilute the company's current focus on the cannabis pharmaceutical industry.
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Aurora Cannabis completed its largest shipment to Israel, positioning it to benefit from the country's growing cannabis sector.
ACB's successful shipment to Israel could signal a positive short-term impact as the Israeli cannabis market continues to develop.
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Curaleaf Holdings has already exported significant amounts of medical cannabis to Israel, indicating potential growth from the expanding Israeli market.
CURLF's previous exports to Israel and involvement in the market could lead to a positive short-term impact due to increased demand and market evolution.
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IM Cannabis Corp., the first Israeli cannabis company on NASDAQ, is well-positioned to benefit from the expanding Israeli cannabis market.
IMCC's presence on NASDAQ and operations in Israel suggest a positive short-term impact from the country's cannabis industry growth.
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Tikun Olam Cannbit, operating in Israel, is poised to benefit from the evolving cannabis policies and market growth.
As a company operating in Israel's cannabis market, TKUNF is likely to see positive short-term impact due to the country's growing industry and regulatory reforms.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
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