0001104659-21-051806.txt : 20210419 0001104659-21-051806.hdr.sgml : 20210419 20210419124700 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-21-051806 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20210413 FILED AS OF DATE: 20210419 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20210419 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001756770 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MEDICINAL CHEMICALS & BOTANICAL PRODUCTS [2833] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: A1 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-249081 FILM NUMBER: 21833844 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 610 - 700 WEST PENDER STREET CITY: VANCOUVER STATE: A1 ZIP: V6C 1G8 BUSINESS PHONE: 604-218-4766 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 610 - 700 WEST PENDER STREET CITY: VANCOUVER STATE: A1 ZIP: V6C 1G8 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: LEAD VENTURES INC. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20181023 6-K 1 tm2113188d1_6k.htm FORM 6-K

 

 

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


 

For the month of April, 2021.

 

Commission File Number: 333-249081



 

CURALEAF HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

666 Burrard Street, Suite 1700, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2X8

Canada
(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F Form 40-F x

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____

 

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____

 

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant’s “home country”), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant’s securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant’s security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

  CURALEAF HOLDINGS, INC.
  (Registrant)
   
Date:  April 19, 2021 By:  /s/ Peter Clateman
  Name:  Peter Clateman
  Title:  Chief Legal Officer

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

99.1Form 7 Monthly Progress Report dated April 13, 2021

 

 

EX-99.1 2 tm2113188d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

FORM 7

MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT

 

Name of Listed Issuer: Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (the “Issuer” or “Curaleaf”).

 

Trading Symbol: CURA

 

Number of Outstanding Listed Securities: 592,326,068

 

Date: April 13, 2021

 

This Monthly Progress Report must be posted before the opening of trading on the fifth trading day of each month. This report is not intended to replace the Issuer’s obligation to separately report material information forthwith upon the information becoming known to management or to post the forms required by Exchange Policies. If material information became known and was reported during the preceding month to which this report relates, this report should refer to the material information, the news release date and the posting date on the Exchange website.

 

This report is intended to keep investors and the market informed of the Issuer’s ongoing business and management activities that occurred during the preceding month. Do not discuss goals or future plans unless they have crystallized to the point that they are "material information" as defined in the Policies. The discussion in this report must be factual, balanced and non-promotional.

 

General Instructions

 

(a)Prepare this Monthly Progress Report using the format set out below. The sequence of questions must not be altered nor should questions be omitted or left unanswered. The answers to the items must be in narrative form. State when the answer to any item is negative or not applicable to the Issuer. The title to each item must precede the answer.

 

(b)The term “Issuer” includes the Issuer and any of its subsidiaries.

 

(c)Terms used and not defined in this form are defined or interpreted in Policy 1 – Interpretation and General Provisions.

 

 

 

Report on Business

 

1.Provide a general overview and discussion of the development of the Issuer’s business and operations over the previous month. Where the Issuer was inactive disclose this fact.

 

General

 

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (“Curaleaf” or the “Company”) operates as a life science company developing full scale cannabis operations, with core competencies in cultivation, manufacturing, dispensing and medical cannabis research. Curaleaf is a leading vertically integrated medical and wellness cannabis operator in the United States. Headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts, the Company has operations in 23 states including operating 101 dispensaries, 23 cultivation sites and 30 processing sites with a focus on highly populated, limited license states, including New York, New Jersey, Florida and Massachusetts. The Company leverages its extensive research and development capabilities to distribute cannabis products with the highest standard for safety, effectiveness, consistent quality and customer care. The Company is committed to leading the industry in education and advancement through research and advocacy. The Company markets to medical and adult-use customers through brand strategies intended to build trust and loyalty.

 

Recent developments regarding the Issuer’s business and operations

 

On March 9, 2021, Curaleaf announced it had entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of EMMAC Life Sciences Limited (“EMMAC”), an independent cannabis company operating in the United Kingdom and Europe. The acquisition of EMMAC closed on April 7, 2021.

 

Please see the Issuer’s press release dated March 9, 2021 and April 7, 2021 filed on the Issuer’s website and on the Issuer’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, and the Issuer’s Forms 9 filed with the CSE on March 16, 2021 and April 7, 2021, for more information. Additional information can also be found in the material change report filed by the Issuer on March 19, 2021, a copy of which can be found on the Issuer’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.

 

On March 9, 2021, Curaleaf reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year end 2020 financial and operations results.

 

Please see the Issuer’s press release dated March 9, 2021 filed on the Issuer’s website and on the Issuer’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com for more information.

 

On March 15, 2021, Curaleaf announced it had appointed Mr. Carlos Madrazo to the role of Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Capital Markets for Curaleaf, a new position.

 

Please see the Issuer’s press release dated March 15, 2021 filed on the Issuer’s website for more information.

 

 

 

On March 17, 2021, Curaleaf announced it had launched its “Select Fresh” product line in 10 states.

 

Please see the Issuer’s press release dated March 17, 2021 filed on the Issuer’s website for more information.

 

On March 23, 2021, Curaleaf announced it had launched its product “Select Squeeze”, a fast-acting THC-infused beverage enhancer featuring nano-emulsification technology

 

Please see the Issuer’s press release dated March 23, 2021 filed on the Issuer’s website for more information.

 

2.Provide a general overview and discussion of the activities of management.

 

Boris Jordan, Executive Chairman, participated in print interviews by Bloomberg and Financial Times on March 9, 2021 and by Forbes on March 10, 2021. He also participated in broadcast interviews with CNBC, Bloomberg TV and BNN Bloomberg on March 10, 2021 as well as CNN International TV on March 11, 2021. Mr. Jordan also participated on the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End 2020 earnings call on March 10, 2021.

 

Joseph F. Lusardi, Vice Chairman, participated on the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End 2020 earnings call on March 10, 2021.

 

Joseph Bayern, CEO, participated on the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End 2020 earnings call on March 10, 2021. He also participated in broadcast interviews with Yahoo! Finance and Cheddar on March 10, 2021, as well as a print interview with Insider. Additionally, Mr. Bayern participated in the Cannabis State of the Industry Panel presentation at the Roth Capital Partners Virtual 33rd Annual Conference on March 16, 2021.

 

3.Describe and provide details of any new products or services developed or offered. For resource companies, provide details of new drilling, exploration or production programs and acquisitions of any new properties and attach any mineral or oil and gas or other reports required under Ontario securities law.

 

On March 17, 2021, Curaleaf announced it had launched its “Select Fresh” product line in 10 states.

 

Please see the Issuer’s press release dated March 17, 2021 filed on the Issuer’s website for more information.

 

On March 23, 2021, Curaleaf announced it had launched its product “Select Squeeze”, a fast-acting THC-infused beverage enhancer featuring nano-emulsification technology

 

Please see the Issuer’s press release dated March 23, 2021 filed on the Issuer’s website for more information.

 

 

 

4.Describe and provide details of any products or services that were discontinued. For resource companies, provide details of any drilling, exploration or production programs that have been amended or abandoned.

 

N/A

 

5.Describe any new business relationships entered into between the Issuer, the Issuer’s affiliates or third parties including contracts to supply products or services, joint venture agreements and licensing agreements etc. State whether the relationship is with a Related Person of the Issuer and provide details of the relationship.

 

N/A

 

6.Describe the expiry or termination of any contracts or agreements between the Issuer, the Issuer’s affiliates or third parties or cancellation of any financing arrangements that have been previously announced.

 

N/A

 

7.Describe any acquisitions by the Issuer or dispositions of the Issuer’s assets that occurred during the preceding month. Provide details of the nature of the assets acquired or disposed of and provide details of the consideration paid or payable together with a schedule of payments if applicable, and of any valuation. State how the consideration was determined and whether the acquisition was from or the disposition was to a Related Person of the Issuer and provide details of the relationship.

 

On March 9, 2021, the Issuer announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire EMMAC for base consideration of approximately US$286 million to be paid 85% in subordinate voting shares of the Issuer (“Subordinate Voting Shares”) and 15% in cash. Contingent consideration of up to US$57 million will be paid in Subordinate Voting Shares and cash in the same ratio based upon the successful achievement of performance milestones.

 

The transaction constituted a “related party transaction” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”) as a result of Measure 8 Ventures, LP an investment fund managed by Mr. Boris Jordan, the Executive Chairman of the board of directors of the Issuer and control person of the Issuer, having an interest in the transaction by way of a profit interest and a convertible debt instrument which will convert into shares of EMMAC representing 8% of EMMAC equity at closing of the transaction. Mr. Jordan owns a minority interest in Measure 8 Ventures, LP. The Issuer relied upon the exemptions provided under Sections 5.5(b) of MI 61-101 – Issuer Not Listed on Specified Markets and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 – Fair Market Value Not More the 25% of Market Capitalization from the requirements that the Issuer obtain a formal valuation of the transaction and that the transaction receive the approval of the minority shareholders of the Issuer.

 

The terms of the transaction were negotiated by management and advisors under guidance of, and unanimously recommended for approval by, a committee composed of members of the board of directors of the Issuer free from any conflict of interest with respect to the transaction (the “Special Committee”), all of which are independent members of the board of directors within the meaning of National Instrument 52-110 – Audit Committees. The Special Committee received a fairness opinion from Eight Capital (“Eight Capital”) to the effect that, in its opinion, and based upon and subject to the assumptions, limitations and qualifications set forth therein, the consideration to be paid by the Issuer as part of the transaction is fair from a financial point of view, to the Issuer. The fee paid to Eight Capital in connection with the delivery of its fairness opinion is not contingent on the successful implementation of the transaction.

 

 

 

The Issuer will acquire EMMAC for base consideration of £0.50 per share of EMMAC, comprised of approximately GBP£35 million in cash (equivalent to approximately US$50 million in cash), 16,420,495 Subordinate Voting Shares (based on the exchange ratio of Subordinate Voting Shares for each EMMAC share agreed by the parties). At the closing share price of Subordinate Voting Shares of US$14.12 on the CSE on March 8, 2021, the total base consideration in Subordinate Voting Shares and cash is valued at US$286 million. An additional US$57 million consideration will be paid subject to performance-based earn-outs.

 

Post-transaction, the former shareholders of EMMAC will have approximately 3% pro forma ownership of the Issuer on a fully-diluted basis, before factoring in the performance-based earn-outs. The portion of the consideration to be paid through the issuance of Subordinate Voting Shares will be subject to a statutory four-month hold period as well as a lock-up agreement with each recipient restricting trading of the share received, with release of 5% from such restrictions at the end of each calendar quarter following the closing. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both EMMAC and the Issuer, with Mr. Boris Jordan abstaining from the voting.

 

The transaction closed on April 7, 2021. At closing, the Issuer issued to the former securityholders of EMMAC an aggregate of 16,420,495 Subordinate Voting Shares, of which 706,105 Subordinate Voting Shares will be issued in escrow pursuant to the terms of the transaction.

 

Please see the Issuer’s press releases dated March 9, 2021 and April 7, 2021 filed on the Issuer’s website and on the Issuer’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, and the Issuer’s Forms 9 filed with the CSE on March 16, 2021 and April 7, 2021, for more information. Additional information can also be found in the material change report filed by the Issuer on March 19, 2021, a copy of which can be found on the Issuer’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.

 

8.Describe the acquisition of new customers or loss of customers.

 

N/A

 

9.Describe any new developments or effects on intangible products such as brand names, circulation lists, copyrights, franchises, licenses, patents, software, subscription lists and trade-marks.

 

N/A

 

 

 

10.Report on any employee hirings, terminations or lay-offs with details of anticipated length of lay-offs.

 

As at March 31, 2021, the Issuer had a total of 4,592 employees, which includes 587 new hires and 194 terminations in the month of March.

 

11.Report on any labour disputes and resolutions of those disputes if applicable.

 

N/A

 

12.Describe and provide details of legal proceedings to which the Issuer became a party, including the name of the court or agency, the date instituted, the principal parties to the proceedings, the nature of the claim, the amount claimed, if any, if the proceedings are being contested, and the present status of the proceedings.

 

Curaleaf may become threatened by a party, or otherwise become party to litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business which could adversely affect its business. Among other disputes, Curaleaf is defending against (1) claims in arbitration relating primarily to a lock-up agreement that the former minority shareholders of Curaleaf’s Connecticut operations signed in connection with their receipt of Subordinate Voting Shares of the Issuer in exchange for their minority interest and (2) purported class actions alleging, among other things, mislabelling and fraud related to sales of the Select brand, in most cases related to periods prior to the Company’s acquisition of the brand in February 2020.

 

Connecticut

 

On March, 24, 2021, Curaleaf filed its response to the plaintiffs’ amended complaint, as well as responses and objections to plaintiffs’ amended interrogatories. Curaleaf continues to vigorously defend against the claims. Refer to the Form 7 – Monthly Progress Report filed with the CSE on November 8, 2020. for additional details on this arbitration matter.

 

13.Provide details of any indebtedness incurred or repaid by the Issuer together with the terms of such indebtedness.

 

N/A

 

14.Provide details of any securities issued and options or warrants granted

 

Security Number Issued Details of Issuance Use of Proceeds(1)
Subordinate Voting Shares 2,631,998 Shares issued in connection with option exercises and RSU conversions The proceeds from payment of the option exercise price will be used for general working capital purposes.

 

(1)State aggregate proceeds and intended allocation of proceeds.

 

 

 

15.Provide details of any loans to or by Related Persons.

 

N/A

 

16.Provide details of any changes in directors, officers or committee members.

 

On March 15, 2021, Curaleaf announced it had appointed Mr. Carlos Madrazo to the role of Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Capital Markets for Curaleaf, a new position.

 

Please see the Issuer’s press release dated March 15, 2021 filed on the Issuer’s website for more information.

 

17.Discuss any trends which are likely to impact the Issuer including trends in the Issuer’s market(s) or political/regulatory trends.

 

Concerns about Marijuana Efficacy and Safety

 

Adverse publicity reports or other media attention regarding the safety, efficacy and quality of marijuana in general, or associating the consumption of adult-use and medical marijuana with illness or other negative effects or events, could have such a material adverse effect. There is no assurance that such adverse publicity reports or other media attention will not arise. A negative shift in the public's perception of cannabis, including vaping or other forms of cannabis administration, in the U.S. or any other applicable jurisdiction could cause State jurisdictions to abandon initiatives or proposals to legalize medical and/or adult-use cannabis, thereby limiting the number of new State jurisdictions into which Curaleaf could expand. Recent medical alerts by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and future bans on the sale of vaping products in the locations Curaleaf serves, and recent state health agencies’ approaches to vaping related illness and other issues directly related to cannabis consumption could potentially create an inability to fully implement Curaleaf's expansion strategy and may have a material adverse effect on Curaleaf's business, results of operations or prospects.

 

Recently , the U.S. media has reported an apparent new trend in the distribution to consumers of hemp-based products purporting to contain the ingredient Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (“Delta-8 THC”), one of many cannabinoids that are found in the cannabis plant. Most Delta-8 THC on the market is derived from the chemical conversion of hemp-derived cannabidiol (“CBD”). Notably, the Drug Enforcement Act includes Delta-8 THC on its list of controlled substances (updated August 2020) under “tetrahydrocannabinols,” but Section 12619(b) of the 2018 Farm Bill legislation expressly carved out “tetrahydrocannabinols in hemp” of the 2018 Farm Bill thus leaving some lack of clarity regarding the legal status of this substance. Delta-8 THC products appear to offer a similar but somewhat less intoxicating psychotropic effect in users.

 

 

 

Anecdotal reports indicate that Delta-8 THC products are being manufactured and distributed in the U.S outside of state licensed cannabis processors and dispensaries including, for example, through convenience stores, gas stations and even via the Internet to consumers under the age of 21. Moreover, these products do not appear to be subject to the testing requirements applicable to Delta-9 THC products. These products are being sold without state mandated cannabis excise taxes applied, thus leading to significant price differentials with Delta-9 THC products. As of now, neither federal nor most state government authorities have issued specific regulations or other guidance regarding the legality of these products.

 

Given the pricing differential and the absence of state cannabis excise taxes, continued proliferation of unregulated Delta-8 THC products through unlicensed distribution points could ultimately alter certain elements of the current Delta-9 THC market in the U.S.

 

Legalization of recreational marijuana in the state of New York

 

On March 31, 2021, the state of New York formally legalized recreational cannabis for adults. The bill also creates the Office of Cannabis Management, which will regulate the sale and distribution of both recreational and medical marijuana, which was legalized in 2014. The regulations applicable to the sale and distribution of recreational cannabis have not yet been enacted. Curaleaf continues to monitor the regulatory developments in the State of New York.

 

COVID-19

 

The novel coronavirus commonly referred to as "COVID-19" was identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a global health emergency, and on March 11, 2020, the spread of COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. On March 13, 2020, the spread of COVID-19 was declared a national emergency by former President Donald Trump. The outbreak has spread throughout Europe, the Middle East and North America, causing companies and various international jurisdictions to impose restrictions such as quarantines, business closures and travel restrictions. While these effects are expected to be temporary, the duration of the business disruptions internationally and related financial impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. The rapid development of the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures being taken by governments and private parties to respond to it are extremely fluid. While the Company has continuously sought to assess the potential impact of the pandemic on its financial and operating results, any assessment is subject to extreme uncertainty as to probability, severity and duration of the pandemic as reflected by infection rates at local, state, and regional levels. The Company has attempted to assess the impact of the pandemic by identifying risks in the following principle areas:

 

 

 

Mandatory Closures. In response to the pandemic, many states and localities implemented mandatory closures of, or limitations to, businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19; this impacted the Company’s operations. Subsequently, the Company’s business was deemed an "essential service," permitting it to stay open despite the mandatory closure of non-essential businesses. More recently, the mandatory closures that impacted the Company’s operations were lifted and the Company resumed full operations, albeit subject to various COVID-19 related precautions and changes in local infection rates. The Company’s ability to generate revenue would be materially impacted by any future shut down of its operations.

 

Customer Impact. While the Company has not experienced an overall downturn in demand for its products in connection with the pandemic, if its customers become ill with COVID-19, are forced to quarantine, decide to self-quarantine or not to visit its stores or distribution points to observe "social distancing", it may have material negative impact on demand for its products while the pandemic continues. While the Company has implemented measures, where permitted, such as "curb side" sales and delivery, to reduce infection risk to its customers, regulators may not permit such measures, or such measures may not prevent a reduction in demand.

 

Supply Chain Disruption. The Company relies on third party suppliers for equipment and services to produce its products and keep its operations going. If its suppliers are unable to continue operating due to mandatory closures or other effects of the pandemic, it may negatively impact its own ability to continue operating. At this time, the Company has not experienced any failure to secure critical supplies or services. However, disruptions in the Company’s supply chain may affect its ability to continue certain aspects of the Company’s operations or may significantly increase the cost of operating its business and significantly reduce its margins.

 

Staffing Disruption. The Company is, for the time being, implementing among its staff where feasible "social distancing" measures recommended by such bodies as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Presidential Administration, as well as state and local governments. The Company has cancelled non-essential travel by employees, implemented remote meetings where possible, and permitted all staff who can work remotely to do so. For those whose duties require them to work on-site, measures have been implemented to reduce infection risk, such as reducing contact with customers, mandating additional cleaning of workspaces and hand disinfection, providing masks and gloves to certain personnel, and contact tracing following reports of employee infection. Nevertheless, despite such measures, the Company may find it difficult to ensure that its operations remain staffed due to employees falling ill with COVID-19, becoming subject to quarantine, or deciding not to come to come to work on their own volition to avoid infection. At certain locations, the Company has experienced increased absenteeism due to increased COVID-19 infection rates in certain locales. If such absenteeism increases, the Company may not be able, including through replacement and temporary staff, to continue to operate at desired levels in some or all locations. The Company continues to address a limited number of complaints about the efficacy of its COVID-related precautions made both directly to the Company or indirectly through complaints to regulatory authorities.

 

Regulatory Backlog. Regulatory authorities, including those that oversee the cannabis industry on the state level, are heavily occupied with their response to the pandemic. These regulators as well as other executive and legislative bodies in the states in which the Company operates may not be able to provide the level of support and attention to day-to-day regulatory functions as well as to needed regulatory development and reform that they would otherwise have provided. Such regulatory backlog may materially hinder the development of the Company’s business by delaying such activities as product launches, facility openings and approval of business acquisitions, thus materially impeding development of its business. The Company is actively addressing the risk to business continuity represented by each of the above factors through the implementation of a broad range of measures throughout its structure and is reassessing its response to the COVID-19 pandemic on an ongoing basis. The above risks individually or collectively may have a material impact on the Company’s ability to generate revenue. Implementing measures to remediate the risks identified above may materially increase the Company’s costs of doing business, reduce its margins and potentially result in losses. While the Company has not to date experienced any overall material negative impact on its operations or financial results related to the impact of the pandemic, so long as the pandemic and measures taken in response to the pandemic are not abated, substantial risk of such impact remains, which could negatively impact the Company’s ability to generate revenue and/or profits, raise capital and complete its development plans.

 

 

 

Limited availability of vaccine. On December 11, 2020, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer BioN-Tech COVID-19 vaccine, the first such approval. Additional EUAs were issued on December 18, 2020 for a vaccine created by Moderna, and on February 27, 2021 for a vaccine created by Janssen Biotech (a Johnson & Johnson affiliate). As of April 4, 2021, the CDC reports that approximately 168 million doses of the various vaccines have been administered in the U.S., although both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require the administration of two doses for full effectiveness. On March 2, 2021, President Biden stated that the U.S. will have sufficient vaccine supply for all adults by the end of May 2021. Actual delivery of the vaccines to individuals, however, is controlled by state and local governments using various prioritization criteria and states continue to impose activity limitations and other precautions on businesses during this period until the vaccine is widely disseminated. In addition, there can be no assurance of when the Company’s employees in any particular jurisdiction will be able to access the vaccine. Moreover, there can be no assurance that all employees will choose to avail themselves of the vaccine or, if so, when they will choose to do so. The same applies to the Company’s patients, customers, regulators, and suppliers. Consequently, the COVID-19 risk factors described above continue to be applicable.

 

This document contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements or information. Generally, forward-looking statements and information may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or, "proposed", "is expected", "intends", "anticipates", " or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases, or by the use of words or phrases which state that certain actions, events or results may, could, would, or might occur or be achieved. More particularly and without limitation, this Monthly Progress Report contains forward-looking statements and information concerning (i) statements regarding the acquisition of EMMAC, (ii) the Issuer's current litigation and arbitration proceedings, (iii) the potential impacts of adverse publicity reports or other media attention regarding the safety, efficacy and quality of marijuana in general, or associating the consumption of adult-use and medical marijuana, (iv) the emergence of the new Delta 8 THC trend and its potential impacts on the Company, (v) the legalization of recreational cannabis in the state of New York and (vi) the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Issuer's business and operations. Such forward-looking statements and information reflect management's current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the Issuer with respect to the matter described in this Monthly Progress Report. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which are based on current expectations as of the date of this Monthly Progress Report and subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Additional information about these assumptions and risks and uncertainties is contained under "Risk Factors" in the Issuer's management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed on March 11, 2021, which is available under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, and in other filings that the Company has made and may make with applicable securities authorities in the future. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as to the date of this Monthly Progress Report and the Issuer undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. The Issuer cautions investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this Monthly Progress Report.

 

[signature page follows]

 

 

 

Certificate of Compliance

 

The undersigned hereby certifies that:

 

1.The undersigned is a director and/or senior officer of the Issuer and has been duly authorized by a resolution of the board of directors of the Issuer to sign this Certificate of Compliance.

 

2.As of the date hereof there is no material information concerning the Issuer which has not been publicly disclosed.

 

3.The undersigned hereby certifies to the Exchange that the Issuer is in compliance with the requirements of applicable securities legislation (as such term is defined in National Instrument 14-101) and all Exchange Requirements (as defined in CNSX Policy 1).

 

4.All of the information in this Form 7 Monthly Progress Report is true.

 

Dated April 13, 2021.

 

Peter Clateman
 Name of Director or Senior Officer
    
 /s/ Peter Clateman  
 Signature  
 
 Chief Legal Officer  
Official Capacity  
    

 

Issuer Details

Name of Issuer

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.

For Month Ended

March 31, 2021

Date of Report

YY/MM/D

April 13, 2021

Issuer Address

301 Edgewater Place #405

 

City/Province/Postal Code

 

Wakefield, MA 01880 USA

Issuer Fax No.

N/A

Issuer Telephone No.

(781) 451-0150

Contact Name

Investor Relations

 

Contact Position

Investor Relations

 

Contact Telephone No.

(781) 451-0150

Contact Email Address

IR@curaleaf.com

 

Web Site Address

www.curaleaf.com