Moving Forward: Changing Company Ownership

Cannabis industry mergers and acquisitions are accelerating. Also, more U.S. companies are listing on Canadian stock exchanges. These transactions may require state approval, which can lead to delays if not handled appropriately. In this session, you’ll get tips from a regulatory attorney on how to navigate the approval process, including when multiple states are involved.

You’ll get insights on:

  • The best ways to structure certain transactions to avoid state approval processes and/or to obtain approval
  • How to initiate the approval process with regulators – and what information regulators will want beforehand.
  • Which states are more likely to approve transactions quickly – and which ones are more difficult.