The planned sale supports 4Front’s capital allocation strategy
Management hosting its Q3 2019 earnings conference call today, Dec. 2, at 9 a.m. EST
VANCOUVER, BC, and PHOENIX, AZ, December 2, 2019 – 4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE: FFNT) (OTCQX: FFNTF) (“4Front” or the “Company”), has signed a letter of intent to divest 100% of its economic interests associated with three dispensary licenses in Arkansas for a combination of cash and debt.
The proposed transaction is expected to be completed in mid-December. Terms of the deal are confidential.
“Although we believe Arkansas is an attractive developing medical cannabis market, we are optimizing our footprint and focusing our resources—both capital and execution capabilities—on our most significant opportunities,” said Josh Rosen, CEO of 4Front. “We view this opportunity to divest our interests in Arkansas as consistent with our approach.”
Conference Call
The Company will host its Q3 2019 earnings conference call with CEO Josh Rosen, CFO Brad Kotansky, and President Kris Krane today at 9 a.m. EST. Join by dialing 1-877-407-0792 toll free from the United States or Canada or 1-201-689-8263 if dialing from outside those countries.
The call will be available for replay if you’re unable to join. To access the replay, which will be available until December 9, dial 1-844-512-2921 toll free from the United States and Canada, or 1-412-317-6671 if dialing from outside those countries, and using this replay pin number: 13696657.
About 4Front Ventures Corp.
4Front is a cannabis company designed for long-term success and built upon battle-tested operating capabilities at scale, experienced and committed leadership, a strategic asset base, and a commitment to being a magnet for talent. From plant genetics to the cannabis retail experience, 4Front’s team applies expertise across the value chain. 4Front has invested heavily to assemble a comprehensive collection of management skills and hands-on operating expertise to capitalize on the unique growth opportunity being afforded by the increased legalization of cannabis. For more information, visit 4Front’s website.
Investor Contact
Andrew Thut, Chief Investment Officer
IR@4frontventures.com
602-633-3067
Media Contact
Anne Donohoe / Nick Opich
KCSA Strategic Communications
adonohoe@kcsa.com / nopich@kcsa.com
212-896-1265 / 212-896-1206
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