UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 9, 2017
GENERAL CANNABIS CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Colorado | 000-54457 | 90-1072649 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
6565 E. Evans Avenue |
| 80224 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (303) 759-1300
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure.
On June 9, 2017, the Company issued a press release announcing its acquisition of GC Finance, LLC. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information contained in this Item 7.01 of the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. The furnishing of the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K is not intended to, and does not, constitute a representation that such furnishing is required by Regulation FD or that the information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K constitutes material investor information that is not otherwise publicly available.
The Securities and Exchange Commission encourages registrants to disclose forward-looking information so that investors can better understand the future prospects of a registrant and make informed investment decisions. This Current Report on Form 8-K and exhibits may contain these types of statements, which are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and which involve risks, uncertainties and reflect the Registrants judgment as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, operating results and are indicated by words or phrases such as expects, should, will, and similar words or phrases. These statements are subject to inherent uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated at the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. Investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on forward-looking statements when evaluating the information presented within.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The exhibit listed in the following Exhibit Index is filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Exhibit No. |
| Description |
99.1 |
| Press release dated June 9, 2017 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: June 13, 2017
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| By: | /s/ Robert L. Frichtel |
| Name: | Robert L. Frichtel |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
| Description |
99.1 |
| Press release dated June 9, 2017 |
Exhibit 99.1
General Cannabis Corp Announces its Acquisition of GC Finance Arizona, LLC
Denver-June 9, 2017 - General Cannabis Corp (OTCQB:CANN) announced today the acquisition of GC Finance Arizona, LLC (GC Arizona) from Infinity Capital West, LLC (Infinity Capital). GC Arizona owns two primary assets: 1) a 50% LLC membership interest in DB Products Arizona, LLC (DB Arizona) and 2) a secured promissory note with DB Arizona in the amount of $825,000, plus accrued interest. General Cannabis paid $106,001 for the acquisition of GC Arizona. Infinity Capital is owned by General Cannabis chairman of the board, Michael Feinsod.
DB Arizona produces and distributes medical marijuana infused products in the state of Arizona. The vast majority of DB Arizonas products to date have been Dixie Brands Inc.s full line of medical cannabis Dixie Elixirs and Edibles. DB Arizona began production in the fourth quarter of 2016. During the first quarter of 2017, gross revenues for DB Arizona were approximately $194,000. DB Arizona has significant excess production capacity at its 14,000 square foot state of the art commercial kitchen and infused products manufacturing facility.
We are excited to announce the purchase of GC Finance Arizona, LLC. We look forward to working with our partners to introduce and produce the highest quality infused products for the medical marijuana industry in the state of Arizona. said Michael Feinsod. Closing on this milestone expands our public company platform and further diversifies our revenue stream, which will create significant shareholder value.
About General Cannabis Corp
General Cannabis Corp is the comprehensive resource for the highest quality services available to the regulated cannabis industry. We are a trusted partner to the cultivation, production and retail sides of the cannabis business. We do this through a combination of strong operating divisions such as security, marketing, operational consulting and products, real estate and financing. As a synergistic holding company, our divisions are able to leverage the strengths of each other, as well as a larger balance sheet, to succeed. General Cannabis now operates in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Washington. Our website address is www.generalcann.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that relate to future events or General Cannabis' future performance or financial condition. Such statements include statements regarding the benefits to General Cannabis of its acquisition of GC Finance Arizona, LLC. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact, such as the statements above and including statements containing the words "plans," "anticipates," "expects" and similar expressions, should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, condition or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in General Cannabis' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. General Cannabis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements made herein.