CannTrust Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) (unlisted) today announced that its subsidiary, CannTrust Equity Inc. (“CannTrust Equity”), has completed its previously announced financing for aggregate cash proceeds of approximately CAD $17 million, as approved by the Ontario Superior Court on February 25, 2022 (the “Financing”).
A group of investors led by Marshall Fields International B.V., a subsidiary of Kenzoll B.V., a Netherlands-based private equity investment company, has invested CAD $11.2 million to acquire a 90% equity interest in CannTrust Equity and provided a CAD $5.5 million secured credit facility to CannTrust Equity, which is subordinated to the existing $22.5 million credit facility arranged by Cortland Credit Lending Corporation. The Company retains the remaining 10% of the common shares of CannTrust Equity.
With the completion of the Financing, the companies comprising the CannTrust Group, have emerged from their Court-supervised proceedings under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”), effective immediately.
“This marks the end of one long journey and the beginning of a new, exciting era for CannTrust. Today we can take our first step forward, focusing our attention on the bright future that lies ahead, with our new partners, Kenzoll.” said Greg Guyatt, Chief Executive Officer, CannTrust. “There’s lots to get done, but the entire team is excited to progress our 2022 strategy and announce our new company name.”
The Company plans to convene a meeting of its shareholders within the next four months. In the meantime, the Company intends to explore alternatives for either applying to the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) for an order revoking the OSC’s “failure-to-file” Cease Trade Order dated April 13, 2020 or for taking steps to obtain a stock exchange listing for the common shares of CannTrust Equity.
About CannTrust
CannTrust is a federally regulated licensed cannabis producer. We are proudly Canadian, operating a portfolio of brands including estora, Liiv, Synr.g and XSCAPE, specifically designed to surprise and delight patients and consumers.
At CannTrust, we are committed to providing an exceptional customer experience, as well as consistent and quality products through standardized processes. Our greenhouse produces Grade A cannabis flower, with products currently being sold in dried flower, pre-roll, vape, topical, oil drops and capsule formats. Founded in 2013, our continued success in the medical cannabis market and subsequent expansion into the recreational business, led to us being named Licensed Producer of the Year at the Canadian Cannabis Awards 2018.
CannTrust is committed to research and innovation, investing in developing technologies for new products in the medical, recreational, and wellness markets, while contributing to the growing body of evidence-based research regarding the use and efficacy of cannabis.
Learn more at www.canntrust.com
About Marshall Fields International B.V. and Kenzoll B.V.
Marshall Fields International B.V. is a subsidiary of Kenzoll B.V., a Netherlands-based private equity investment company. Kenzoll B.V. is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and is controlled by Corné Melissen. Kenzoll B.V.’s portfolio comprises investments in energy, technology and cannabis.
Learn more at https://kenzoll.com/
