EXCLUSIVE - Canopy Growth CFO On ATM Equity Offering: 'We Have One Of The Strongest Balance Sheets In Cannabis'
Portfolio Pulse from Javier Hasse
Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ:CGC) announced an at-the-market (ATM) equity program to issue and sell up to $250 million worth of its common shares. The program aims to enhance financial flexibility and support strategic initiatives. Despite the positive financial outlook and significant debt reduction, Canopy's stock traded down following the announcement. The company plans to use the proceeds to support existing businesses, fund potential acquisitions, and for general corporate purposes. Additionally, Canopy is advancing its U.S. operations by acquiring Acreage Holdings, Inc. (OTC:ACRHF).
June 07, 2024 | 6:37 pm
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Canopy Growth Corporation announced a $250 million ATM equity program to enhance financial flexibility and support strategic initiatives. Despite positive financials, the stock traded down following the announcement.
The announcement of an ATM equity program often leads to short-term stock price declines due to dilution concerns, despite the company's strong financial position and strategic rationale.
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Canopy Growth is advancing its U.S. operations by acquiring Acreage Holdings, Inc. This acquisition is part of a two-stage deal initiated in 2019 and is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
The acquisition of Acreage Holdings is a strategic move to strengthen Canopy's U.S. operations, which could positively impact Acreage's stock in the short term.
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