High Tide Announces Addition to The Cannabis Growth ETF (NYSE:BUDX)
High Tide Inc. (HITI) announced its inclusion in The Cannabis Growth ETF (NYSE:BUDX), marking its fourth cannabis ETF partnership since its Nasdaq listing. The company has seen a doubling in equity research analysts covering its operations, growing from two to four. High Tide has surpassed 100 retail stores in Canada and operates multiple e-commerce platforms targeting the U.S. market. Its EBITDA-positive status highlights its ongoing business expansion strategy, enhancing institutional visibility and trading volumes.
- Inclusion in The Cannabis Growth ETF (NYSE:BUDX), indicating increased investor interest.
- Doubling of equity research analysts from two to four, enhancing market visibility.
- Surpassed 100 retail locations across Canada, showcasing significant growth.
- EBITDA-positive status, indicating profitable operations.
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CALGARY, AB, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis company enhanced by the manufacturing of proprietary and licensed consumption accessories, today announced that as per the recently-disclosed listing of holdings available on its website, the Company's shares have now been included in The Cannabis Growth ETF (NYSE:BUDX).
"This is now the fourth cannabis ETF that has initiated a position in High Tide since we began trading on the Nasdaq just over four months ago. Additionally, the number of equity research analysts covering High Tide has doubled from two to four over the same time period, with more likely on the way. All of this demonstrates that our growth strategy and the execution of our business plan are not going unnoticed, as we just surpassed 100 stores in Canada which are complemented by our unique online portfolio of businesses, including multiple e-commerce platforms in the ancillary cannabis space focused on the U.S. market" said Raj Grover, President and Chief Executive Officer of High Tide. "Our Nasdaq listing has led to more awareness of High Tide's business model, with new analysts magnifying our reach with institutions. This expanded visibility should boost trading volumes and help others appreciate how we are EBITDA-positive today and rapidly building our business for the long-term," added Mr. Grover.
About High Tide Inc.
High Tide is a retail-focused cannabis company enhanced by the manufacturing of proprietary and licensed consumption accessories. The Company is the largest Canadian retailer of recreational cannabis as measured by revenue, with 101 current locations spanning Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and was featured in the third annual Report on Business Magazine's ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies in 2021. High Tide's retail segment features the Canna Cabana, Meta Cannabis Co., Meta Cannabis Supply Co. and NewLeaf Cannabis banners, with additional locations under development across the country. High Tide has been serving consumers for over a decade through its established ecommerce platforms including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com and more recently in the hemp-derived CBD space through CBDcity.com and FABCBD.com as well as its wholesale distribution division under Valiant Distribution, including the licensed entertainment product manufacturer Famous Brandz. High Tide's strategy as a parent company is to extend and strengthen its integrated value chain, while providing a complete customer experience and maximizing shareholder value. Key industry investors in High Tide include Tilray Inc. (TSX: TLRY) (Nasdaq: TLRY) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB) (Nasdaq: ACB).
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For more information about High Tide Inc., please visit www.hightideinc.com, its profile page on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and its profile page on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking information or forward-looking statements. Such information and statements, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements" are made as of the date of this news release or as of the date of the effective date of information described in this news release, as applicable. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions, expectations or beliefs regarding future events. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by use of words such as "outlook", "expects", "intend", "forecasts", "anticipates", "plans", "projects", "estimates", "envisages, "assumes", "needs", "strategy", "goals", "objectives", or variations thereof, or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "can", "could", "would", "might", or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms or similar expressions, and other similar terminology) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.
Such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to the ability of High Tide to execute on its business plan and that High Tide will receive one or multiple licenses from Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis, British Columbia's Liquor Distribution Branch, Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario or the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority permitting it to carry on its Canna Cabana Inc. and KushBar Inc. businesses. High Tide considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances. However, there can be no assurance that any one or more of the government, industry, market, operational or financial targets as set out herein will be achieved. Inherent in the forward-looking statements are known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
The forward–looking statements contained herein are current as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, High Tide does not have any obligation to advise any person if it becomes aware of any inaccuracy in or omission from any forward-looking statement, nor does it intend, or assume any obligation, to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances. Any and all forward-looking statements included in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement, and except as otherwise indicated, are made as of the date of this news release.
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