GrowGeneration Acquires California-Based Grassroots Hydroponics, Expands Footprint in Southern California

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GrowGeneration Corp (NASDAQ: GRWG) has announced the acquisition of Grassroots Hydroponics, adding three retail locations in Southern California. This expansion increases GrowGen's footprint to 13 stores in California and 39 across the U.S. Grassroots, with annual revenues nearing $20 million, strengthens GrowGen's market presence in a critical region. This acquisition marks GrowGen's seventh for the year and follows record earnings, including Q3 revenues of $55 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $6.6 million. The company has adjusted its revenue guidance for 2021 to between $280 million and $300 million.

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• Acquisition of Grassroots Hydroponics enhances market presence in Southern California.
• Total retail locations increase to 39, supporting national expansion.
• Grassroots has annual revenues nearing $20 million, indicating strong operational performance.
• Seventh acquisition of the year, demonstrating aggressive growth strategy.
• Consistent record earnings; Q3 revenues reached $55 million.

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• None.

DENVER, Colo., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG), ("GrowGen" or the "Company") the nation's largest chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, today announced its acquisition of Grassroots Hydroponics, a three-store chain of hydroponic garden centers in Southern California. The acquisition kick starts GrowGen's plans for rapid expansion in the region, with three high-volume retail locations in Anza, Lake Elsinore and Murrieta. With these additions, GrowGen will operate 13 stores in the booming California cultivation market and 39 total retail locations across the country.

Founded in 2008, Grassroots Hydroponics is one of the largest hydroponic operations in Southern California, with annual revenues approaching $20M. This is GrowGenerations's second acquisition in the state within a one-month period; in November, GrowGen acquired The GrowBiz, the nation's third-largest chain of hydroponic garden centers, with stores in Northern California and Oregon.

"We are pleased to add Grassroots to our growing portfolio, with its strong commercial operations and market position," said Tony Sullivan, GrowGen's COO. "We look to acquire best-in-breed hydroponic operations that complement and expand our footprint in mature cannabis markets, and Grassroots delivers a priority region, the critical Southern California market, for GrowGen."

The Grassroots acquisition is the Company's seventh acquisition this year, and follows yet another quarter of record earnings. Last month, the Company announced third-quarter revenues of $55.0 million and adjusted EBITDA of $6.6 million – marking the eleventh consecutive quarter of record revenues and EBITDA for the Company. Accordingly, the Company increased its 2020 revenue guidance to $185 million-$190 million, and adjusted EBITDA to $19.0 million-$20.0 million. It also updated revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2021 to $280 million-$300 million, and $34 million-$36 million, respectively.

For more information about GrowGeneration, or to locate its stores, please visit www.growgeneration.com.

About GrowGeneration Corp.:

GrowGen owns and operates specialty retail hydroponic and organic gardening stores. Currently, GrowGen has 39 stores, which include 5 locations in Colorado, 13 locations in California, 2 locations in Nevada, 1 location in Arizona, 1 location in Washington, 6 locations in Michigan, 1 location in Rhode Island, 4 locations in Oklahoma, 2 locations in Oregon, 3 locations in Maine and 1 location in Florida. GrowGen also operates an online superstore for cultivators at growgeneration.com. GrowGen carries and sells thousands of products, including organic nutrients and soils, advanced lighting technology and state of the art hydroponic equipment to be used indoors and outdoors by commercial and home growers. Our mission is to own and operate GrowGeneration branded stores in all the major states in the US and Canada. Management estimates that roughly 1,000 hydroponic stores are in operation in the US. By 2025, the global hydroponics system market is estimated to reach approximately $16 billion.

Forward Looking Statements:

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FAQ

What is the significance of GrowGeneration's acquisition of Grassroots Hydroponics?

The acquisition allows GrowGeneration to expand its market presence in Southern California, increasing its total stores to 39 and enhancing its operational footprint.

What are GrowGeneration's projected revenues for 2021 after the Grassroots acquisition?

GrowGeneration has increased its revenue guidance for 2021 to between $280 million and $300 million.

How does the Grassroots acquisition impact GrowGeneration's business strategy?

It aligns with GrowGeneration's strategy to acquire top-tier hydroponic operations in key cannabis markets, driving growth and market dominance.

What recent financial performance has GrowGeneration reported?

In Q3, GrowGeneration reported revenues of $55 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $6.6 million, marking its eleventh consecutive quarter of record financial results.