Cannabis companies are continuing to make money moves in this capital hungry industry. This week is kicking off with two companies making announcements.

RWB

Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB and OTC: RWBYF)reported that it has completed a refinancing of an aggregate principal amount of $18.6 million debentures (plus accrued interest to September 1, 2021) previously issued to an arm’s-length investor . The Prior Debentures were replaced with a new debenture in the principal amount of $19.3million. The New Debenture is unsecured, bears interest at the rate of 10% per annum, which accrues and is payable on the maturity date of January 21, 2023. The New Debenture is payable in full on a change of control.

Audacious

Australis Capital Inc., operating as Audacious (CSE: AUSA) (OTC: AUSAF)  announced that it has retained DelMorgan & Co., an internationally recognized investment banking firm, to assist it with its $15 million capital raise.

Terry Booth, AUSA CEO, said, “DelMorgan is a highly regarded name with broad access to institutional investors active in the cannabis industry, our target audience for this raise. The funds will largely go to initiatives that we believe will enable us further to accelerate growth. We have a number of potential transactions and partnerships on our radar screen. These funds will help to capitalize on these opportunities and take AUSA to the next level. We look forward to working with the DelMorgan team on this fund raise and potentially other initiatives.”

Industry Capital

According to Viridian Capital as of the week ending September 17, the total capital raised year-to-date in 2021 of $9.36B is now approximately $1.1B lower than the same period in 2019 (the previous peak year); however, U.S. capital raises are far more robust. “U.S. equity raises are up by $448M (12%), and U.S. debt raises are up by $748M (76%) compared to 2019. Canadian raises are off sharply, with equity raises down 49% and debt down 12%,” said Viridian.

On September 15, 2021, Glass House Brands Inc. (NEO: GLAS.A.U)(OTCQX: GLASF) closed its acquisition of a 5.5 million square foot greenhouse facility in Southern California. That deal was valued at $233 million or $158 million without earnouts. It was comprised of $93 million upfront cash, $65 million in stock (6.5 million shares valued at $10/ share), $75 million in earn-outs (based on performance for the 12 months commencing 30 months after CAPEX is completed at the facility). The upfront cash consideration was reduced from $118 million to $93 million, preserving an additional $25 million in funds for buildout.

On September 17, 2021, Halo Collective Inc.  (NEO: HALO)(OTCQB: HCANF) closed an at-the-market offering raising approximately $15.6M between May 4, 2021, and September 17, 2021.