MariMed Announces Strategic Exit From Missouri Market

Core Viewpoint - MariMed Inc. has decided to exit the Missouri cannabis market to focus on higher return opportunities in its core markets, which is expected to enhance overall financial performance, particularly gross margin and adjusted EBITDA [3][4]. Group 1: Business Operations - Since 2024, MariMed managed Missouri operations under a Managed Services and Licensing Agreement but will cease management and not pursue license transfer [2]. - The company continues to operate in six states, with 13 dispensaries and six cultivation and processing facilities in Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Pennsylvania [3]. Group 2: Strategic Focus - The decision to exit Missouri is based on the conclusion that achieving scale in that market would require significant resources better allocated to core markets where MariMed has established strong positions [4]. - MariMed will consider future licensing opportunities in Missouri with a vertical operator if it aligns with financial goals and supports its ambition to become a cannabis consumer packaged goods powerhouse [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - MariMed is recognized as a leading multi-state cannabis operator, known for its award-winning portfolio of brands, including Betty's Eddies™, Bubby's Baked™, Vibations™, InHouse™, and Nature's Heritage™ [5]. - The company is committed to excellence and aims to drive growth while setting new standards in the cannabis industry [5].