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XS Financial Provides a $15 Million CAPEX Lease Facility To Ascend Wellness Holdings

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XS Financial has announced a $15 million lease facility for Ascend Wellness Holdings, a multi-state cannabis operator. The facility aims to finance equipment for cultivation, manufacturing, and processing across Massachusetts, Illinois, and New Jersey. This transaction emphasizes XS Financial's commitment to supporting growth in the cannabis sector. CEO David Kivitz expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with a leading operator like Ascend and views this agreement as the start of a long-term partnership.

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  • XS Financial secured a $15 million lease facility with Ascend Wellness Holdings, enhancing its partnership with a key player in the cannabis industry.
  • This lease facility targets equipment for cultivation and processing in high-growth markets, potentially leading to future agreements.
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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 7, 2022 / XS Financial Inc. ("XS Financial", "XSF" or the "Company") (CSE:XSF) (OTCQB:XSHLF), a specialty finance company providing CAPEX and equipment financing solutions to cannabis companies in the United States, announced today that it has provided a $15M lease facility to Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("Ascend" or "AWH"), a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator focused on bettering lives through cannabis. All amounts are in U.S. dollars.

AWH has been approved for a $15M CAPEX lease facility to purchase new equipment with up to 60-month terms. This facility will be used for cultivation, manufacturing and processing equipment across Massachusetts, Illinois, and New Jersey.

David Kivitz, CEO of XS Financial commented: "We are excited to be working with Ascend Wellness, one of the leading multi-state operators in the cannabis industry. Ascend operates with a significant footprint in numerous attractive growth markets, with meaningful CAPEX and equipment needs, and we are excited to support their growth through this initial, competitively priced lease facility. This transaction exemplifies our strategic focus to collaborate with premier cannabis operators to support their growth, resulting in larger leasing agreements and the potential for repeat business. We believe this is just the start of a long term, mutually beneficial relationship with Ascend."

About Ascend Wellness Holdings
AWH is a vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator with licenses and assets in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. AWH owns and operates state-of-the-art cultivation facilities, growing award-winning strains and producing a curated selection of products for retail and wholesale customers. AWH produces and distributes its in-house Simply Herb, Ozone, and Ozone Reserve branded products. For more information, visit www.awholdings.com.

About XS Financial
Founded in 2017, XS Financial specializes in providing CAPEX financing solutions to cannabis companies in the United States, including cultivators, processors, manufacturers and testing laboratories. In addition, XSF has partnered with over 250 original equipment manufacturers (OEM) through its network of Preferred Vendor partnerships. This powerful dynamic provides an end-to-end solution for customers which results in recurring revenues, strong profit margins, and a proven business model for XSF stakeholders. The Company's subordinate voting shares are traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol "XSF". For more information, visit: www.xsfinancial.com.

For inquiries please contact:
David Kivitz
Chief Executive Officer

Antony Radbod
Chief Operating Officer
Tel: 1-310-683-2336
Email: ir@xsfinancial.com

Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains "forward-looking information" and may also contain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements", collectively "forward-looking information", within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such forward-looking information is not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent the beliefs and expectations regarding future events about the business and the industry and markets in which XS Financial operates, as well as plans or objectives of management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain. Generally, such forward-looking information can be identified by the use of terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "will continue", "will occur" or "will be achieved". Forward-looking information contained herein may include but is not limited to, any additional leasing opportunities and the ability to capitalize on such and the timing thereof. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. XS Financial Inc., does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions for updating any voluntary forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities law.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE: XS Financial



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FAQ

What is the purpose of XS Financial's $15 million lease facility with Ascend Wellness Holdings?

The $15 million lease facility is designed to finance equipment for cultivation, manufacturing, and processing in Massachusetts, Illinois, and New Jersey.

What markets will benefit from the lease facility provided by XS Financial?

The lease facility will benefit markets in Massachusetts, Illinois, and New Jersey.

When was the lease facility to Ascend Wellness Holdings announced?

The lease facility was announced on September 7, 2022.

Who is the CEO of XS Financial that commented on the lease agreement?

David Kivitz is the CEO of XS Financial who commented on the lease agreement with Ascend Wellness.

What financial solutions does XS Financial provide?

XS Financial specializes in CAPEX and equipment financing solutions for cannabis companies in the U.S.

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