Release – Multi-State Cannabis Operator, Schwazze, Announces Grand Reopening of Emerald Fields Store In Denver, Colorado

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May 16, 2023

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Grand Reopening Event Scheduled for Saturday, May 20th

DENVER, May 16, 2023 /CNW/ – Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ) (NEO: SHWZ) (“Schwazze” or the “Company”), a multi-state operating cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico, announces the grand reopening of its newly remodeled adult-use Emerald Fields retail dispensary located in the Highlands area of Denver, Colorado. Emerald Fields Highlands is located at 2675 W. 38th Avenue, Denver, Colorado. Store operating hours are 8a to 9:50p Monday through Sunday.

   

The enhanced retail store features new, illuminated exterior signage, updated landscaping and a refreshed exterior of the 100-year-old, formerly residential building. Inside, new casework runs along the perimeter walls to showcase a variety of products while four display monitors feature daily deals, promotional details, and specials. Highlights of the expanded salesfloor include environmental graphics as well as new lighting, flooring, and additional storage.   

“We are excited to debut our newly refreshed Emerald Fields retail dispensary in the Highlands neighborhood of Denver. With our store new remodel, we’re showcasing a wide selection of cannabis products and fresh flower to serve a greater number of shoppers in this community,” said Collin Lodge, Schwazze Colorado Division President.

During its grand reopening period, Emerald Fields Highlands will offer special pricing on flower, edibles, and vapes. Enrollment in the Gratify Rewards customer loyalty program, which can be used at any Schwazze-owned retail dispensary in either New Mexico or Colorado, is now open. On May 20th, customers who are enrolled in Gratify Rewards will earn double points on all purchases.

The grand opening event is scheduled for Saturday, May 20th, beginning at 11:30am. All Gratify Rewards members who make a dispensary purchase of above $100 pre-tax on the 20th of May will automatically be entered to win a PuffCo Proxy valued at $500.

Emerald Fields Highlands will offer the first 50 customers gift bags containing swag, stickers, and branded merchandise. The first 50 customers will also get free breakfast sandwiches from Bodega, an eatery located next door to Emerald Fields Highlands. Diners from Bodega can also bring their receipts into Emerald Fields for an extra 10% off their purchases.

Sano Gardens, a premier vape brand, will be on-site for an educational pop-up from 12 -2 pm, as well as a new brand to the Colorado market, Every Day Weed (EDW), a portable pouch of pre-ground flower complete with rolling papers, perfect for summer socials. For dog owners everywhere, a specialty photographer will be on site to capture fun photos of shoppers with their pets. Take a picture with your dog and, while you wait for it to develop, take advantage of deals on flower, pre-rolls, edibles, and more!

Highlands Store Location
Emerald Fields Highlands
2675 W. 38th Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80211
(720) 389-9179

Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, May 20, 2023
11:30a to 3p

Store Hours
Monday thru Sunday, 8a to 9:50p

Since April 2020, Schwazze has acquired, opened, or announced the planned acquisition of 60 cannabis retail dispensaries (bannered as Star Buds, Emerald Fields, R. Greenleaf, Standing Akimbo, and Everest) as well as six operating cultivation facilities and three manufacturing plants across Colorado and New Mexico. In May 2021, Schwazze announced its Biosciences division, and in August 2021 it commenced home delivery services in Colorado.

About Schwazze

Schwazze (OTCQX: SHWZ) (NEO: SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition.

Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. was Schwazze’s former operating trade name. The corporate entity continues to be named Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. Schwazze derives its name from the pruning technique of a cannabis plant to enhance plant structure and promote healthy growth. To learn more about Schwazze, visit www.Schwazze.com.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Such statements may be preceded by the words “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intends,” “plans,” “strategy,” “prospects,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “approximately,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” or the negative of these terms or other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future events or future operating or financial performance, although the absence of these words does not necessarily mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance, are based on certain assumptions, and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and cannot be predicted or quantified. Consequently, actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with (i) regulatory limitations on our products and services and the uncertainty in the application of federal, state, and local laws to our business, and any changes in such laws; (ii) our ability to manufacture our products and product candidates on a commercial scale on our own or in collaboration with third parties; (iii) our ability to identify, consummate, and integrate anticipated acquisitions; (iv) general industry and economic conditions; (v) our ability to access adequate capital upon terms and conditions that are acceptable to us; (vi) our ability to pay interest and principal on outstanding debt when due; (vii) volatility in credit and market conditions; (viii) the loss of one or more key executives or other key employees; and (ix) other risks and uncertainties related to the cannabis market and our business strategy. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

   

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Release – Multi-State Cannabis Operator, Schwazze, Acquires Two Retail Dispensaries From Smokey’s Cannabis Company

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May 12, 2023

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Star Buds Retailer Now Enters the Fort Collins and Garden City Markets in Colorado

DENVER, May 12, 2023 /CNW/ – Schwazze, (NEO: SHWZ) (OTCQX: SHWZ) (“Schwazze” or the “Company”), announced today that it closed the transaction to acquire certain assets of Cannabis Care Wellness Centers, LLC and Green Medicals Wellness Center #5, LLC (d/b/a “Smokey’s”).  The transaction includes the recreational and medical use Smokey’s dispensaries located at 2515 7th Avenue in Garden City as well as 5740 S. College Avenue in Fort Collins. These two vibrant cannabis markets have limited licenses and present Schwazze with more opportunities to serve customers in northern Colorado. This acquisition continues Schwazze’s deliberate expansion in Colorado, bringing the Company’s total number of Colorado dispensaries to 27. The acquired assets included state and local retail marijuana licenses supporting the adult use dispensaries acquired in the transaction.     

   

The consideration for the acquisition was US$7.5 million paid as a combination of cash and stock.

“As we continue to go deep in the state of Colorado, we’re excited to bring our Star Buds operations to both Garden City and Fort Collins. We will operate a store within a store concept to serve both recreational consumers as well as medical patients. By bringing our operating playbook to two key cities in northern Colorado, it allows us to deliver our brands, product assortment and dedicated service to customers in expanded areas throughout the state,” said Collin Lodge, Colorado Division President of Schwazze.    

Since April 2020, Schwazze has acquired, opened, or announced the planned acquisition of 60 cannabis retail dispensaries (bannered as Star Buds, Emerald Fields, R. Greenleaf, Standing Akimbo, and Everest) as well as six operating cultivation facilities and three manufacturing plants across Colorado and New Mexico. In May 2021, Schwazze announced its Biosciences division, and in August 2021, it commenced home delivery services in Colorado.

About Schwazze

Schwazze (OTCQX: SHWZ) (NEO: SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition.

Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. was Schwazze’s former operating trade name. The corporate entity continues to be named Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. Schwazze derives its name from the pruning technique of a cannabis plant to enhance plant structure and promote healthy growth. To learn more about Schwazze, visit www.Schwazze.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Such statements may be preceded by the words “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intends,” “plans,” “strategy,” “prospects,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “approximately,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” or the negative of these terms or other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future events or future operating or financial performance, although the absence of these words does not necessarily mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance, are based on certain assumptions, and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and cannot be predicted or quantified. Consequently, actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with (i) regulatory limitations on our products and services and the uncertainty in the application of federal, state, and local laws to our business, and any changes in such laws; (ii) our ability to manufacture our products and product candidates on a commercial scale on our own or in collaboration with third parties; (iii) our ability to identify, consummate, and integrate anticipated acquisitions; (iv) general industry and economic conditions; (v) our ability to access adequate capital upon terms and conditions that are acceptable to us; (vi) our ability to pay interest and principal on outstanding debt when due; (vii) volatility in credit and market conditions; (viii) the loss of one or more key executives or other key employees; and (ix) other risks and uncertainties related to the cannabis market and our business strategy. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

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Release – Schwazze Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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May 10, 2023

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Revenue Increases 26% to $40.0M Compared to $31.8M in Q1 2022

Income From Operations Grew to $5.6M Compared to ($4.8M) in Q1 2022

Adjusted EBITDA (1) of $14.5M, or 36% of Revenue, Compared to $7.9M, or 25% in Q1 2022

Company Generates $2.7M in Free Cash Flow (2)

Continues to Deepen Foothold in Colorado & New Mexico with Newly Signed Asset Purchases

Conference Call & Webcast Scheduled for Today – 5:00 pm ET

DENVER, May 10, 2023 /CNW/ – Medicine Man Technologies Inc. operating as Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ) (NEO: SHWZ) (“Schwazze” or the “Company”), today announced financial results for the first quarter (“Q1 2023”). 

Q1 2023 Financial Summary:

  • Revenues of $40.0M, an increase of 26% compared to $31.8M in Q1 2022
  • Gross Profit of $23.0M, an increase of 111% compared to $10.9M in Q1 2022
  • Operating Income of $5.6M, an increase of $10.4M compared to ($4.8M) in Q1 2022
  • Adjusted EBITDA (1) of $14.5M was 36.3% of revenue, compared to $7.9M and 24.7% of revenue for Q1 2022
  • Net Income of $1.7M, an increase of $28.5M compared to net loss of ($26.8M) in Q1 2022
  • Free Cash Flow (2) of $2.7M, a decrease of $3.0M compared to $5.7M in Q1 2022
  • Retail sales of $35.8M, an increase of 35% compared to $26.5M in Q1 2022

Accomplishments for Q1 2023

During the first quarter of 2023, Schwazze continued its expansion plans into Colorado and New Mexico. In Colorado, the Company entered into definitive agreements to acquire two Smokey’s retail dispensaries in Fort Collins and Garden City, as well as Standing Akimbo, the largest medical dispensary in Colorado.  In New Mexico, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 14 retail dispensaries, one manufacturing and one cultivation facility from Everest.  These acquisitions continue to deepen Company’s foothold in Colorado and New Mexico with a total dispensary count to-date of 60, as well as three manufacturing facilities and six operating cultivation facilities.

Recent 2023 Developments

  • In January, we announced new Chief Financial Officer, Forrest Hoffmaster
  • In February, we announced new Chief Legal Officer, Christine Jones
  • In March, we opened two new R.Greenleaf locations in New Mexico – Albuquerque and Carlsbad
  • In March, we launched an enhanced customer ecommerce platform in New Mexico for the R.Greenleaf retail banner
  • In April, we launched the expansion of our in-house product portfolio with a new pre-ground, ready-to-roll flower brand, EDW or Every Day Weed
  • In May, we announced new Executive Vice President of Commercial Sales, Chris Driessen
  • In May, we launched an enhanced custom e-commerce platform in Colorado for the Emerald Fields retail banner

“To date, we have opened, acquired, or announced pending acquisitions of 60 dispensaries with six operating cultivations and three manufacturing facilities across Colorado and New Mexico,” stated Justin Dye, CEO of Schwazze. “We believe our growing variety of retail brands resonate strongly with our cannabis customers, and the team is well-positioned to play offense as we continue to strengthen our position for shareholders.”

“Schwazze continues to gain significant momentum in its performance year-over-year despite a continued challenging environment, particularly in Colorado,” said Nirup Krishnamurthy, President of Schwazze. “We are excited about the pending acquisitions in our portfolio and the forthcoming retail banners of Standing Akimbo and Everest. In addition, the expansion of our in-house product portfolio with the launch of our pre-ground, ready-to-roll flower brand, EDW, provides our consumers with more variety in product selection.

Q1 2023 Results of Operations
Consolidated First Quarter revenues of $40 million dollars increased $8.2 million dollars or 26% compared to $31.8 million dollars for the same quarter last year. Quarter over quarter revenues remain flat as is seasonally typical for the industry.

Income from operations was $5.6 million dollars and improved $10.4 million dollars over the ($4.8) million dollar loss from operations in the first quarter of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2023 was $14.5 million dollars or 36.3% of revenue compared to $7.9 million dollars or 24.7% of revenue for the same period last year. We ended the quarter with $35 million in cash.

Total cost of goods and services was $17.0 million dollars compared to $20.8 million for the same period last year, representing a $3.8 million dollar decrease or 18.6%. This was primarily due to overall cost improvements due to vertical integration in New Mexico.

As a result, gross profit increased to $23.0 million dollars or 58% of total revenue compared to $10.9 million dollars or 34% for the same quarter last year with quarter over quarter improvement as compared to $23 million or 57% of total revenue in Q4 2022.

Total Operating Expenses totaled $17.4 million dollars for Q1 2023 as compared to $15.7 million for Q1 2022, representing an increase of $1.7 million dollars driven by payroll tax refunds offset by intangible asset amortization related to non-cash purchase price accounting adjustments from 2022 acquisitions reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Other income for Q1 2023 was $758 thousand dollars, compared to other expense of $20.7 million dollars for the same quarter last year. The year-over-year change in other income/expense was driven by the accounting revaluation of the derivative liability related to the convertible note.

As a result, Schwazze generated Net Income of $1.7 million dollars compared to a Net Loss of ($26.8) million dollars for Q1 2023.

Forrest Hoffmaster, CFO for Schwazze commented, “While weathering tough macro economic and industry specific conditions, our team continues to deliver disciplined improvements to the core business infrastructure with smart, accretive acquisitions within two highly competitively markets. We are pleased with our start to 2023, our ability to produce strong results, a desirable cash position, and free cash flow.”

(1)Adjusted EBITDA represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for other income, non-cash share-based compensation, one-time transaction related expenses, or other non-operating costs.  The Company uses adjusted EBITDA as it believes it better explains the results of its core business.
(2)Free Cash Flow, a non-GAAP measure, represents cash flow from operations, adding back cash interest expense for the period, less capital expenditures for the period.


Webcast – Wednesday, May 10 – 5:00 pm ET
Investors and stakeholders may participate in the conference call by dialing 416-764-8650 or by dialing North American toll free 1-888-664-6383 or listen to the webcast from the Company’s website at https://ir.schwazze.com The webcast will be available on the Company’s website and on replay until May 17, 2023, and may be accessed by dialing 1-416-764-8677 or North American toll free 1-888-390-0541 / 592815 #.

Following their prepared remarks, Company management will answer investor questions. Investors may submit questions in advance or during the conference call itself through the weblink: https://app.webinar.net/x0q6rpnP84n  This weblink has been posted to the Company’s website and will be archived on the website. All Company SEC filings can also be accessed on the Company website at https://ir.schwazze.com/sec-filings.

About Schwazze
Schwazze (OTCQX: SHWZ) (NEO: SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition, deriving its name from the pruning technique of a cannabis plant to enhance plant structure and promote healthy growth.

Since April 2020, Schwazze has acquired, opened, or announced the planned acquisition of 60 cannabis retail dispensaries (bannered as Star Buds, Emerald Fields, R. Greenleaf, Standing Akimbo, and Everest) as well as six operating cultivation facilities and three manufacturing plants across Colorado and New Mexico. In May 2021, Schwazze announced its Biosciences division, and in August 2021, it commenced home delivery services in Colorado.

Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing its part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. was Schwazze’s former operating trade name. The corporate entity continues to be named Medicine Man Technologies, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Such statements may be preceded by the words “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intends,” “plans,” “strategy,” “prospects,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “approximately,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” or the negative of these terms or other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future events or future operating or financial performance, although the absence of these words does not necessarily mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance, are based on certain assumptions, and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and cannot be predicted or quantified. Consequently, actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with (i) regulatory limitations on our products and services and the uncertainty in the application of federal, state, and local laws to our business, and any changes in such laws; (ii) our ability to manufacture our products and product candidates on a commercial scale on our own or in collaboration with third parties; (iii) our ability to identify, consummate, and integrate anticipated acquisitions; (iv) general industry and economic conditions; (v) our ability to access adequate capital upon terms and conditions that are acceptable to us; (vi) our ability to pay interest and principal on outstanding debt when due; (vii) volatility in credit and market conditions; (viii) the loss of one or more key executives or other key employees; and (ix) other risks and uncertainties related to the cannabis market and our business strategy. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

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Release – Schwazze Announces First Quarter Earnings Call

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May 3, 2023

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DENVER, May 3, 2023 /CNW/ – Medicine Man Technologies operating as Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ) (NEO: SHWZ) (“Schwazze” or the “Company”), will hold a first quarter earnings webcast on May 10, 2023, at 5:00 pm ET.

Investors and stakeholders may participate in the conference call by dialing 416-764-8650 or by dialing North American toll free 1-888-664-6383 or listen to the webcast from the Company’s website at https://ir.schwazze.com The webcast will be available on the Company’s website and on replay until May 17, 2023, and may be accessed by dialing 416-764-8677 or North American toll free 1-888-390-0541 / 613777 #.

Following their prepared remarks, Management will answer investor questions. Investors may submit questions in advance or during the conference call itself through the weblink: https://app.webinar.net/8JdExl9XLGb This weblink has been posted to the Company’s website and will be archived on the website. All Company SEC filings can also be accessed on the Company website at https://ir.schwazze.com/sec-filings

About Schwazze
Schwazze (OTCQX:SHWZ, NEO:SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices. Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. was Schwazze’s former operating trade name. The corporate entity continues to be named Medicine Man Technologies, Inc.

Schwazze derives its name from the pruning technique of a cannabis plant to enhance plant structure and promote healthy growth.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Such statements may be preceded by the words “plan,” “will,” “may,”, “predicts,” or similar words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance, are based on certain assumptions, and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and cannot be predicted or quantified. Consequently, actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with (i) our inability to manufacture our products and product candidates on a commercial scale on our own or in collaboration with third parties; (ii) difficulties in obtaining financing on commercially reasonable terms; (iii) changes in the size and nature of our competition; (iv) loss of one or more key executives or scientists; (v) difficulties in securing regulatory approval to market our products and product candidates; (vi) our ability to successfully execute our growth strategy in Colorado and outside the state, (vii) our ability to consummate the acquisition described in this press release or to identify and consummate future acquisitions that meet our criteria, (viii) our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses and realize synergies therefrom, (ix) the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, * the timing and extent of governmental stimulus programs, (xi) the uncertainty in the application of federal, state and local laws to our business, and any changes in such laws, and * out ability to satisfy the closing conditions for the private finding described in this press release. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

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Schwazze (SHWZ) – Growing to Everest Heights


Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Schwazze (OTCQX:SHWZ, NEO:SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

Joe Gomes, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Another Acquisition. Schwazze announced the Company signed definitive documents to acquire certain assets of Sucellus, LLC. In the proposed acquisition, the Company will manage Everest Apothecary, Inc. and will be for $38 million in a combination of cash, a four-year seller note, and Company stock. It is expected to close in 2Q23.

Who is Everest? Everest is a not-for-profit company established in 2016 consisting of 14 dispensaries located in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Los Lunas, Sunland Park, Belen, and Texico, and also consists of approximately 16,000 square feet of cultivation and a 8,500 square foot manufacturing facility. The acquisition is similar to the R. Greenleaf acquisition done by Schwazze in 2022, where 10 dispensaries, four cultivation facilities, and a manufacturing facility were acquired for $42 million.


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Release – Schwazze Signs Definitive Documents To Acquire Assets Of Sucellus, Manage Assets Of Everest, A Prominent New Mexico Cannabis Operator

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April 25, 2023

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Announced Acquisition to Increase Schwazze’s New Mexico Retail Store Count to 32

Transaction Provides Expanded Coverage Throughout State

DENVER, April 25, 2023 /CNW/ – Medicine Man Technologies, Inc., operating as Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ) (NEO: SHWZ) (“Schwazze” or the “Company”), announced that it has signed definitive documents to acquire certain assets of Sucellus, LLC, pursuant to which the Company will manage Everest Apothecary, Inc., a New Mexico not-for-profit corporation (“Everest“). The proposed transaction includes retail dispensaries, cultivation, and manufacturing facilities.  

   

The consideration for the proposed acquisition is US$38M and will be paid in a combination of cash, a four-year seller note and Company common stock. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023, upon receipt of approval from the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department.

Established in 2016, Everest is a New-Mexico-based licensed medical and recreational cannabis provider that consists of 14 dispensaries, one cultivation facility and one manufacturing plant. The dispensaries are located in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Los Lunas, Sunland Park, Belen, and Texico. Everest’s approximately 16,000 square feet of cultivation and 8,500 square foot manufacturing facility are located in Albuquerque.

This acquisition increases the Company’s retail consumer base and furthers Schwazze’s growth efforts in the New Mexico market, which upon transaction closing will bring the Company’s total number of New Mexico dispensaries to 32 with over 450 Schwazze employees. https://everestnm.com/products/

This planned acquisition shows our commitment to the Company’s super-regional cannabis growth strategy to go deep in select markets,” said Nirup Krishnamurthy, President of Schwazze. “The Everest brand is a perfect complement to our existing retail brand in New Mexico, R. Greenleaf.  Each serves a unique demographic, and we will continue to operate both retail banners in the state. By utilizing Schwazze’s operating playbook, we fully intend to support the Everest team and its customers by delivering outstanding service, great selection and quality products throughout the state of New Mexico.”     

Since April 2020, Schwazze has acquired, opened, or announced the planned acquisition of 60 cannabis retail dispensaries (bannered as Star Buds, Emerald Fields, R. Greenleaf, Standing Akimbo, and Everest) as well as eight cultivation facilities and three manufacturing plants across Colorado and New Mexico. In May 2021, Schwazze announced its Biosciences division, and in August 2021, it commenced home delivery services in Colorado.

About Schwazze

Schwazze (OTCQX: SHWZ) (NEO: SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition.

Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. was Schwazze’s former operating trade name. The corporate entity continues to be named Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. Schwazze derives its name from the pruning technique of a cannabis plant to enhance plant structure and promote healthy growth. To learn more about Schwazze, visit www.Schwazze.com.

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What the Marijuana Bill Aims to Resolve

Will Marijuana Stocks Regain Energy if this Federal Bill Passes?

Federal legalization concerning medical and recreational marijuana would go a long way to light up the companies that now operate legally under state laws. A group of bipartisan lawmakers in Washington refiled a bill last week to regain momentum toward national cannabis legalization. The incremental reform would direct the attorney general to create a commission for the purpose of making recommendations on a regulatory system for cannabis modelled from alcohol laws and oversight.

On April 13, the PREPARE Act (Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult-Use Regulated Environment Act) was presented by Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY). The bill sponsored by this senior House Democrat along with a Republican lawmaker is intended to lay the groundwork for federal marijuana legislation.

“With nearly every state adopting its own set of cannabis reforms, an end to federal cannabis prohibition is inevitable,” Joyce, co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, said in a press release.

“Now is the time for the federal government to respect the will of our constituents and begin the conversation on fair and effective cannabis regulation,” he said. “The PREPARE Act will give lawmakers a bipartisan platform to legislate not only a fair and responsible end to prohibition but also a safer future for our communities.”

The prospects of comprehensive marijuana legalization advancing in the Republican-controlled House this session will not be without heated debate, but certain members have expressed confidence that modest reform could be achievable on a bipartisan basis. The PREPARE Act could represent an area of agreement.

“Americans across the political spectrum recognize that now is the time for cannabis reform, and the federal government should be ready to embrace and lead this change,” Jeffries said. “Since the failed war on drugs began over 50 years ago, the prohibition of marijuana has ruined lives, families and communities—particularly communities of color.”

“The PREPARE Act is one of the bipartisan solutions that will lay the groundwork to finally right these wrongs in a way that advances public safety and boosts our economy,” he said. “I am grateful to Congressman Joyce for reintroducing this important bill and his leadership to help the federal government be ready for the inevitable end to cannabis prohibition.”

While legalization was introduced last Congress, with Democrats in control of both chambers plus the White House, they did not advance on the Senate side, with leadership acknowledging the challenge of meeting a 60-vote threshold with a narrow majority.

Advocates of fewer restrictions on the federal level are also closely following developments on a package of incremental reforms that’s expected to contain marijuana banking and expungements legislation. Efforts to push that through last session similarly stalled out.

The PREPARE Act, meanwhile, is substantially identical to the version the same lawmakers filed last Congress, with just a few minor changes to the commission’s responsibilities and legislative appointments.

The Bill aims to provide for:

A “Commission on the Federal Regulation of Cannabis” it requires that within 30 days of the bill’s enactment that this is established by the attorney general. The commission would be responsible for understanding federal and state regulatory models for alcohol making recommendations about how they could advise marijuana regulations.

One key thing the commission’s report must address is the impact of marijuana criminalization, particularly as it concerns minority, low-income and veteran communities.

The panel would also examine the “lack of consistent regulations for cannabis product safety, use and labeling requirements,” including those related to youth safety, as well as the “lack of guidance for cannabis crop production, sale, intrastate, interstate, and international trade. “

It would also be required to make recommendations on how to undo cannabis-related banking and research barriers and also address measures to ensure the “successful coexistence of individual hemp and cannabis industries, including prevention of cross pollination of cannabis and hemp products.”

The panel would be mandated to study and make recommendations on “efficient cannabis revenue reporting and collecting, including efficient and tenable federal revenue frameworks.”

The panel would be required to issue a report to Congress within 12 months.

As part of the bill’s directive to assess risk and safety standards, the bill was revised for the current Congress to make it so the commission would also have to look at “requirements to protect youth and reduce harms to youth.”

In the previous version, it was the responsibility of the House minority leader to choose a candidate who was “medically licensed with extensive expertise and demonstrated research into cannabis use and medical therapies.” Under the revised bill, the majority leader would be in charge of that.

The panel would also include representatives of:

Department of Health and Human Services

Department of Justice

Department of Agriculture

Department of Veterans Affairs

Department of Interior

Department of Education

Department of Labor

Department of Commerce

National Institutes of Health

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

Food and Drug Administration

Internal Revenue Service

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Small Business Administration

U.S. Trade Representative

Some of the appointments would be made by the congressional leaders, and others would be selected by the attorney general. The bill also contains a stipulation that, “if after the commission is appointed there is a partisan imbalance of commission members, the congressional leaders of the political party with fewer members on the commission shall jointly name additional members to create partisan parity on the commission.”

The panel must also include a person formerly incarcerated for a non-violent cannabis use or possession crime, a substance use disorder prevention expert, a representative from a trade organization or nonprofit representing highly regulated adult goods and consumer package goods and two people who have worked to develop state-level regulatory systems.

Attorney General Merrick Garland, for his part, has repeatedly said that he doesn’t feel that intervening in states that have legalized cannabis is an appropriate use of Justice Department resources.

He said last month that the federal government is “still working on a marijuana policy” amid an ongoing administrative review into cannabis scheduling that President Joe Biden directed late last year.

Take Away

While states continue to move forward and pass laws allowing both recreational and medical marijuana, federal laws prevent access to the banking system, US postal service, and make them potentially prosecutable under federal law.

The re-introduced bill aims to open the door for these businesses to operate more freely, while at the same time make amends for harsh punishments imposed on those convicted of marijuana use in the past.

Overall, federal legalization of cannabis would energize the medical and recreational marijuana industries in the US, providing greater access, reduced legal risks, increased investment, tax revenue, and research opportunities.

Paul Hoffman

Managing Editor, Channelchek

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Schwazze (SHWZ) – Expanding Into Colorado Medical


Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Schwazze (OTCQX:SHWZ, NEO:SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

Joe Gomes, Managing Director – Generalist Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Acquisition. Piggybacking on a year’s worth of operating experience in the New Mexico medical cannabis market, Schwazze is expanding into the Colorado medical cannabis market with the acquisition of medical cannabis dispensary Standing Akimbo located in Denver. Standing Akimbo management will remain with Schwazze.

Transaction Details. Schwazze is paying $10.54 million for the acquisition, split into $1.0 million of cash, $5.54 million of SHWZ common stock, and $4.0 million of deferred cash payments. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023. This brings the number of Schwazze dispensaries in Colorado to 29, assuming all announced acquisitions close.


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Release – Schwazze Signs Definitive Documents to Acquire One Medical Retail Dispensary In Denver, Colorado, From Standing Akimbo

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April 18, 2023

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DENVER, Colo., April 18, 2023 /CNW/ – Medicine Man Technologies operating as Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ) (NEO: SHWZ) (“Schwazze” or the “Company”), announced that it has signed definitive documents to acquire certain assets of Standing Akimbo LLC (“Standing Akimbo“). The proposed transaction includes the medical cannabis dispensary located at 3801 Jason Street in Denver, Colorado. This acquisition expands the Company’s retail consumer base and furthers its growth efforts in the Colorado market, which upon close would bring the Company’s total number of operating Colorado dispensaries to 26 (this total excludes two additional Smokey’s dispensaries previously announced for acquisition in the second quarter of 2023 as well as a Colorado Springs medical dispensary acquired in 2022).

   

The consideration for the proposed acquisition is US$10,540,000 and will be paid as US$1,000,000 in cash and US$5,540,000 in Company common stock at closing, and US$4,000,000 in deferred cash payments. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023 upon receipt of approval from the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division and local licensing authorities.

Following more than a year of medical cannabis market operating experience in New Mexico, this acquisition marks Schwazze’s concerted effort to expand operations in Colorado’s $200M+ medical cannabis market. As part of the Standing Akimbo acquisition, Schwazze plans to open a Colorado Springs medical dispensary acquired in 2022 under the Standing Akimbo banner.       

“We have tremendous respect for the Standing Akimbo brand and operators. We look forward to the team joining the Schwazze family, continue running their Denver location and also expand service by adding a second location in Colorado Springs,” said Nirup Krishnamurthy, President of Schwazze. “We look forward to utilizing Schwazze’s operating playbook to support the Standing Akimbo team in their outstanding service to the Colorado medical cannabis community.”      

Since April 2020, Schwazze has acquired, opened or announced the planned acquisition of 46 cannabis retail dispensaries (bannered as Star Buds, Emerald Fields and R. Greenleaf) as well as seven cultivation facilities and two manufacturing plants in Colorado and New Mexico. In May 2021, Schwazze announced its Biosciences division, and in August 2021 it commenced home delivery services in Colorado.

About Schwazze

Schwazze (OTCQX: SHWZ  NEO: SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. was Schwazze’s former operating trade name. The corporate entity continues to be named Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. Schwazze derives its name from the pruning technique of a cannabis plant to enhance plant structure and promote healthy growth. To learn more about Schwazze, visit www.Schwazze.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Schwazze (SHWZ) – Continuing to Perform in a Challenging Market


Thursday, March 30, 2023

Schwazze (OTCQX:SHWZ, NEO:SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

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4Q22 Results. Revenue was $40.1 million, up 51.4% y-o-y from $26.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $13.3 million, or 33.1% of revenue in the quarter, up from $7.5 million, or 28.3%, a year ago. Schwazze reported a net loss to common shareholders of $29.8 million, or a loss of $0.53/sh in the quarter, versus $5.5 million of net income, or $0.12/sh. last year. Both periods were impacted by one-time items.

Key Metrics. For the eighth consecutive quarter, Schwazze outpaced the Colorado industry, this time by 11%, but, once again, ongoing weakness in the Colorado market resulted in declines in key performance metrics. Colorado two year stacked IDs for same store sales in the fourth quarter were down 6%, and down 9% for the one year period. The same measurements for New Mexico were up 57% and 43%, respectively. Average basket size fell 11.8% in New Mexico but was up 1.5% in Colorado. Customer visits declined 10.5% in Colorado and were up 61.7% in New Mexico.


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Release – Schwazze Announces Appointment to The Board of Directors

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March 24, 2023

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DENVER, March 24, 2023 /CNW/ – Medicine Man Technologies Inc. operating as Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ); (NEO: SHWZ) (“Schwazze” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Mr. Bradley Stewart to the Board of Directors of Schwazze. The Company also reports that Mr. Sal Wahdan has resigned as a Director of Schwazze.

Mr. Stewart is a Private Equity-backed CEO, board member and advisor, where he specializes in building technology and services companies with a focus on strategic transformation, balance sheet restructuring and M&A.  He currently, serves as Senior Advisor at Sixth Street, as Chairman at Perch and as an independent board member at Private Medical and Semper Paratus (Nasdaq: LGSTU).

Previously, Mr. Stewart was CEO at Fair Technologies, a fintech / marketplace backed by SoftBank Group. Prior to Fair, he was Chairman and CEO at XOJet, the largest on-demand private jet services company in North America, backed by TPG and Mubadala, where he led the company’s turnaround. In concurrence with XOJet, he was a Senior Advisor at TPG, a leading private equity firm, where he served on the board of directors for multiple TPG portfolio companies.  Prior to his tenure at XOJet and TPG, he was a Vice President at Parthenon Capital, a leading mid-market private equity firm, and formerly an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company.  He received an MBA from Columbia Business School, a BSB in Corporate Finance from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and a Lower Division Completion Certificate from the University of Minnesota’s College of Science & Engineering.

Justin Dye, CEO of Schwazze stated, “We look forward to Brad’s participation on the Board of Directors of Schwazze as his strong experience and skills will be an excellent addition to our Board and the Company.  We also would like to thank Sal for his valuable contributions to the Board and wish him well in his future endeavours.” 

About Schwazze
Schwazze (OTCQX: SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high- performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices. Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. was Schwazze’s former operating trade name. The corporate entity continues to be named Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. Schwazze derives its name from the pruning technique of a cannabis plant to enhance plant structure and promote healthy growth.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Such statements may be preceded by the words “plan,” “will,” “may,” “continue,” “predicts,” or similar words. Forward-looking statements include the guidance provided regarding the Company’s Q4 2022 performance and annual capital spending. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance, are based on certain assumptions, and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and cannot be predicted or quantified. Consequently, actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with (i) our inability to manufacture our products and product candidates on a commercial scale on our own or in collaboration with third parties; (ii) difficulties in obtaining financing on commercially reasonable terms; (iii) changes in the size and nature of our competition; (iv) loss of one or more key executives or scientists; (v) difficulties in securing regulatory approval to market our products and product candidates; (vi) our ability to successfully execute our growth strategy in Colorado and outside the state, (vii) our ability to identify and consummate future acquisitions that meet our criteria, (viii) our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses and realize synergies therefrom, (ix) the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, * the timing and extent of governmental stimulus programs, (xi) the uncertainty in the application of federal, state and local laws to our business, and any changes in such laws, and (xii) our ability to achieve the target metrics, including our annualized revenue and EBIDTA run rates set out in our Q4 2022 guidance. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

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Release – Multi-State Cannabis Operator, Schwazze, Continues Expansion Efforts In New Mexico With Additional R.Greenleaf Store In Carlsbad

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March 21, 2023

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Grand Opening Event Scheduled for Saturday, March 25th

DENVER, March 21, 2023 /CNW/ – Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ) (NEO: SHWZ) (“Schwazze” or the “Company”), a multi-state operating cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico, announces the opening of its medical and adult-use dispensary, R.Greenleaf Carlsbad. The new store is located at 800 W. Pierce Street in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Store operating hours are 10a to 9p Monday through Sunday.

   

The R.Greenleaf Carlsbad store opening continues the intentional expansion throughout the state of New Mexico and comes on the heels of a total of seven additional R.Greenleaf store openings since Schwazze’s acquisition of the retail banner in February 2022.

This brings R.Greenleaf’s total number of New Mexico retail dispensaries to 18. All locations serve the needs of medical patients as well as recreational, adult-use consumers. R.Greenleaf offers a wide variety of quality products serviced by top-notch, knowledgeable staff.

“We are truly excited to be a part of the local Carlsbad community as we expand throughout the state of New Mexico. I’d like to thank our R.Greenleaf support center and retail teams who have been hard at work helping us realize our state-wide expansion efforts for this customer-focused retail banner,,” said Ken Diehl, Schwazze New Mexico Division President.

R.Greenleaf Carlsbad will offer introductory pricing on flower, edibles, and vapes. Enrollment in the Gratify Rewards customer loyalty program, which can be used at any Schwazze-owned retail dispensary in either New Mexico or Colorado, is now open.

The grand opening event is scheduled for Saturday, March 25th beginning at 12 noon. All Gratify Rewards members that make a dispensary purchase on the 25th will automatically be entered to win a PuffCo Proxy valued at $350.

R.Greenleaf Carlsbad will offer free barbecue plates the first 50 customers that make a dispensary purchase beginning at 12pm on March 25th. The first 50 customers will also receive gift bags containing swag, stickers and merchandise. Bloom County, a premier flower brand, will be on site for a pop-up event while music will be played by DJ Milo.

Carlsbad Store Location
R.Greenleaf Carlsbad
800 W Pierce St
Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220
(575) 305-7944

Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, March 25, 2023
12p to 4p

Store Hours
Monday thru Sunday, 10a to 9p

Since April 2020, Schwazze has acquired, opened or announced the planned acquisition of 45 cannabis retail dispensaries as well as seven cultivation facilities and two manufacturing plants in Colorado and New Mexico. In May 2021, Schwazze announced its Biosciences division and in August 2021 it commenced home delivery services in Colorado.

About Schwazze
Schwazze (OTCQX: SHWZ  NEO: SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. was Schwazze’s former operating trade name. The corporate entity continues to be named Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. Schwazze derives its name from the pruning technique of a cannabis plant to enhance plant structure and promote healthy growth.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Schwazze (OTCQX:SHWZ, NEO:SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

Joe Gomes, Managing Director – Generalist Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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A New Store. Schwazze recently announced the opening of a new R. Greenleaf store in New Mexico. The new store will be located at 800 W. Pierce Street in Carlsbad and will have a grand opening date of March 25, 2023. The opening makes it eight new dispensaries in New Mexico since Schwazze acquired R. Greenleaf in February 2022.

City Details. Carlsbad has an overall population of 29,278 with a median household income of approximately $70,000 as of 2020 from Data USA. The town is somewhat competitive, as it contains 14 other dispensaries according to the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department. Carlsbad is located in the southeast portion of New Mexico as well, near the border of Texas, which is an area of focus for Schwazze as local dispensaries can benefit from out-of-state customers.


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