Curaleaf to Acquire Colorado-based Los Sueños

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Curaleaf announces the acquisition of Los Sueños Farms, enhancing its footprint in the Colorado cannabis market with one of the largest outdoor cultivation facilities in the U.S. The $67 million deal involves three growing sites covering 66 acres, an indoor facility, and two retail dispensaries, paid 61% in shares, 29% in cash, and 10% in debt. This acquisition is expected to add over 50,000 pounds of low-cost wholesale cannabis annually, with plans to double this capacity, positioning Curaleaf to capitalize on the $2.2 billion Colorado market and prepare for future interstate commerce.

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• Acquisition adds one of the largest outdoor cannabis cultivation facilities in the U.S.
• Expected annual increase of over 50,000 pounds in low-cost wholesale cannabis capacity.
• Strengthens Curaleaf's position in Colorado's $2.2 billion cannabis market.
• Strategic move towards establishing low-cost supply chains for better margins.

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Transaction provides Curaleaf one of the largest outdoor cannabis cultivation facilities in the U.S.

Highly efficient outdoor grow capabilities enhance Curaleaf's presence in multi-billion dollar Colorado cannabis market; builds on strategy of constructing low-cost supply chains that will be critical with eventual interstate commerce

WAKEFIELD, Mass., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA / OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today signed definitive documents to acquire the Los Sueños Farms and its related entities ("Los Sueños"), the largest outdoor grow in Colorado. This will significantly expand Curaleaf's Colorado presence, vertically integrating in the state with large-scale outdoor cannabis cultivation. The proposed transaction includes three Pueblo, Colorado outdoor cannabis grow facilities covering 66 acres of cultivation capacity, including land, equipment and licensed operating entities, an 1,800 plant indoor grow and two retail cannabis dispensary locations serving adult use customers.

Total base consideration for the proposed acquisition is approximately $49 million for the Los Sueños operating companies and $18 million for the real estate and farm assets. Total consideration of $67 million to be paid 61% in Curaleaf subordinate voting shares, 29% in cash at closing, and 10% in assumed debt maturing in five years. Additional contingent consideration of up to $8 million in stock will be paid based upon operating cash flow-based targets for 2022.

Boris Jordan, Executive Chairman of Curaleaf, stated, "The acquisition of Los Sueños provides Curaleaf with outdoor cannabis cultivation expertise at commercial scale and establishes our foothold in the $2.2 billion Colorado market. This deal furthers our strategy of constructing low-cost supply chains that will secure healthy margins and position us for interstate commerce when it comes. Ultimately, our goal is to cultivate cannabis at less than $100 per pound, and this acquisition is a significant step in the right direction."

Today's announcement complements Curaleaf's existing Colorado presence through its Select brand. Select is known as America's #1 cannabis oil brand, with a variety of best-in-class cannabis products distributed to nearly 2,000 locations across 18 states.

Joseph Bayern, CEO of Curaleaf, commented, "The acquisition of Los Sueños will add over 50,000 pounds per year of low-cost wholesale capacity to Curaleaf's footprint in Colorado, which we intend to double to over 100,000 pounds, representing a significant market share. As the largest producer of biomass in the state, this facility will also fuel the further deployment of our Select product line, which can already be found in 230 independent dispensaries in the state."

The proposed transaction has been unanimously approved by the Curaleaf board of directors and is expected to close upon regulatory approvals.

About Curaleaf Holdings

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to improve lives by providing clarity around cannabis and confidence around consumption. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company and its brands, including Curaleaf and Select, provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. In the United States, Curaleaf currently operates in 23 states with 106 dispensaries, 23 cultivation sites and over 30 processing sites, and employs over 4,800 team members. Curaleaf International, is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Curaleaf is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol CURA and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol CURLF. For more information, please visit https://ir.curaleaf.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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Investor Contact:
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
Carlos Madrazo, SVP Head of IR & Capital Markets
IR@curaleaf.com

Media Contact:
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
Tracy Brady, VP Corporate Communications
Media@curaleaf.com

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FAQ

What is the value of Curaleaf's acquisition of Los Sueños?

The acquisition total is approximately $67 million.

When was the acquisition of Los Sueños by Curaleaf announced?

The acquisition was announced on May 17, 2021.

What will the Los Sueños acquisition add to Curaleaf's operations?

The acquisition will add over 50,000 pounds per year of low-cost wholesale cannabis capacity.

How will this acquisition impact Curaleaf's market share in Colorado?

The acquisition is expected to significantly increase Curaleaf's market share in Colorado.

What percentage of the acquisition will be paid in Curaleaf shares?

61% of the acquisition will be paid in Curaleaf subordinate voting shares.