GrowGeneration Completes Acquisition of The GrowBiz

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GrowGeneration Corp (NASDAQ: GRWG) has completed its acquisition of The GrowBiz, expanding its total store count to 36. The GrowBiz, the third-largest hydroponic garden center chain, contributes nearly $50M in annual revenue and adds locations in California and Oregon. The company reported record earnings last week with third-quarter revenues of $55.0 million and adjusted EBITDA of $6.6 million. GrowGen expects to increase revenues to $280 million-$300 million in 2021, fueled by the cannabis industry's growth and expansion plans.

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• Acquisition adds five new stores, increasing total locations to 36.
• The GrowBiz generated nearly $50M in annual revenue.
• Expects 2021 revenue guidance of $280M-$300M, reflecting strong growth.
• Record third-quarter revenues of $55.0 million and adjusted EBITDA of $6.6 million.

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Acquisition Brings Total Number of GrowGen Locations to 36

DENVER, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG), ("GrowGen" or the "Company") the nation's largest chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, today announced it has completed its acquisition of The GrowBiz, the nation's third-largest chain of hydroponic garden centers, with five stores across California and Oregon. The acquisition brings the total number of GrowGen hydroponic garden centers to 36, with new locations in Rocklin, Cotati, Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo, California, and Portland, Oregon. 

Founded in 2010 by Ross and Ryan Haley, The GrowBiz brings annual revenues approaching $50M and a team of experienced executives and growing professionals to GrowGen's portfolio of nearly 400 employees. Additionally, Ross Haley, the former CEO of Hawthorne Gardening Company, a division of Scotts Miracle-Gro, and General Hydroponics, joins Bob Nardelli, former CEO of Home Depot, as a senior strategic advisor to the Company.

"California continues to be a critical market for GrowGen, accounting for 20 percent of the nation's legal cannabis sales. The GrowBiz locations are complementary to our current footprint, bringing our total number of GrowGen stores in California to ten and Oregon to two," said Darren Lampert, GrowGen's co-founder and CEO. "Given the country's changing political landscape and growing support for marijuana legalization – as evidenced by all five states with marijuana ballot measures passing them earlier this month – we expect to see more counties in California and Oregon permitting more cultivation in 2021 and beyond."

The GrowBiz acquisition marks the Company's sixth acquisition this year and comes on the heels of record earnings. Just last week, 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.

Added Lampert, "Our success is directly correlated to the growth of the cannabis industry, which is experiencing substantial growth. Our goal is to have GrowGen gardening centers in a minimum of 15 states next year – up from 11 this year – through a combination of acquisitions and new store build-outs."

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 36 stores, which include 5 locations in Colorado, 10 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 U.S. and Canada. Management estimates that roughly 1,000 hydroponic stores are in operation in the U.S. By 2025, the global hydroponics system market is estimated to reach approximately $16 billion.

Forward Looking Statements: 

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FAQ

What impact will the acquisition of The GrowBiz have on GRWG?

The acquisition increases GrowGeneration's store count to 36, enhancing market presence and expected revenues, projected to be between $280 million and $300 million for 2021.

When was the acquisition of The GrowBiz completed?

The acquisition was completed on November 17, 2020.

What are the financial metrics reported after the acquisition by GRWG?

GrowGeneration reported third-quarter revenues of $55 million and adjusted EBITDA of $6.6 million, marking record earnings for the company.

How many states will GrowGen operate in after the acquisition?

GrowGen aims to have gardening centers in a minimum of 15 states next year, up from 11 this year.

What strategic advantages does The GrowBiz acquisition provide GRWG?

The acquisition enhances GrowGen's market footprint in California and Oregon, which are critical markets for cannabis sales.