Curaleaf announces takeover bid plan for Aurora Cannabis By Investing.com

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Curaleaf Holdings Inc. has announced its intention to make an unsolicited takeover bid to acquire all outstanding common shares of Aurora Cannabis Inc. for an implied value of US$4.00 per share. The proposed transaction package consists of 0.3463 Curaleaf subordinate voting shares combined with US$0.75 in cash for each share of Aurora. Based on Aurora's 30-day volume weighted average price of US$2.75, the valuation represents a 45% premium. Curaleaf leadership pursued the public route after private acquisition overtures sent on June 23 and July 7, 2026, were rebuffed by Aurora's board. The proposed combined entity would command over US$1.5 billion in trailing revenue and generate an estimated US$40 million in annual cost synergies. Aurora responded by forming a special committee of independent directors to evaluate the proposal alongside its existing strategic alternatives. Industry observers note that the tie-up aims to consolidate international medical cannabis supply chains and scale distribution footprints across Europe and North America. Financial markets reacted with moderate share adjustments for both companies as stakeholders awaited further corporate developments.

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