CAN: SNDL agrees to acquire various cannabis stores from 1CM

SNDL and 1CM have entered into an arrangement agreement where SNDL will acquire 32 cannabis retail stores operating under the Cost Cannabis and T Cannabis banners in Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Unless otherwise specified herein, all amounts are in Canadian currency.

Under the terms of the Agreement, SNDL will acquire, with the option to assign, the 1CM Stores for total consideration of $32.2 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments at the closing of the Transaction. The 1CM Stores are comprised of 2 stores in Alberta, 3 stores in Saskatchewan and 27 stores located in Ontario. The 1CM Stores generated annual revenue of an aggregate of $53 million the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024 with 30 active stores at the fiscal year end. The acquisition of the 1CM Stores will bring SNDL's total owned and franchised cannabis retail store count to 219.

"We are excited to expand SNDL's retail network and reinforce our leadership in Canada," said Zach George, Chief Executive Officer of SNDL. "The addition of these locations will increase SNDL's exposure to a broad consumer base in key Canadian markets and aligns with our stated capital priorities as we build a sustainable cannabis retail portfolio at scale."

Tanvi Bhandari, Chief Executive Officer of 1CM added, "We are excited about the opportunity to unlock shareholder value with this transaction. We look forward to assisting SNDL with the transition and remain available to guide the company in its Canadian retail operations."