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Curaleaf formalizes unsolicited bid for Aurora Cannabis

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Curaleaf formalizes unsolicited takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis

Curaleaf Holdings has initiated an launched a formal, unsolicited takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis. The proposal offers an implied value of US$4.00 per share, composed consisting of 0.3463 Curaleaf subordinate voting shares and US$0.75 in cash per share, with a potential cap of US$5.00 depending based on stock performance. Curaleaf Chairman and CEO Boris Jordan stated the acquisition is intended to establish a scaled global cannabis platform spanning 17 countries by platform. By merging Aurora’s cultivation international medical cannabis franchise and manufacturing capacity with Curaleaf’s retail and distribution networks. The networks, the company expects aims to increase exposure to the U.S. market and achieve annual cost synergies of at least US$40 million. Curaleaf Chairman and CEO Boris Jordan indicated that noted the public bid follows unsuccessful was made public after alleging that Aurora leadership would not discuss the proposal in good faith during private negotiations. Aurora Cannabis has contested Curaleaf’s account of their private discussions and noted that the proposed cap is lower than recent trading prices. The company is forming Aurora’s Executive Chairman and CEO Miguel Martin has advised shareholders to take no action while a special committee of independent directors to evaluate evaluates the offer while continuing to focus offer. The company maintains it is focused on its existing business plan long-term value rather than short-term pressure, and strategic alternatives. a formal recommendation from the board is expected within 15 days.

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  1. 2026-08-19 14:07 UTC Curaleaf formalizes unsolicited bid for Aurora Cannabis
  2. 2026-08-14 11:51 UTC Curaleaf unsolicited takeover bid for Aurora Cannabis

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