Aurora Cannabis Acquires Cultivator for C$26.5 Million
- Aurora Cannabis Inc. has acquired Safari Flower Company, an EU GMP certified cannabis cultivator and manufacturer, for a total consideration valued at $26.5 million, including a contingent $2 million cash payment.
- The acquisition aims to expand Aurora's EU GMP manufacturing capacity, supporting growth in the international medical cannabis market with high-quality products.
- The transaction involved Aurora issuing 2,417,180 common shares and paying $15 million in cash to Safari Flower's shareholders, subject to customary adjustments post-closing.
- Aurora Cannabis is a global leader in medical cannabis with operations in Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, focusing on high-margin, medically oriented products and maintaining GMP-certified facilities in Canada and Germany.
EDMONTON, AB, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the “Company” or “Aurora”) (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian-based leading global medical cannabis company, is pleased to announce it has acquired Safari Flower Company, an established EU GMP certified cannabis cultivator and manufacturer. Aggregate consideration is valued at $26.5 million, subject to customary adjustments, and inclusive of a cash payment of $2 million that is contingent on satisfaction of certain conditions (the “Transaction”).
“The acquisition of Safari Flower Company marks an important milestone for Aurora as we continue to purposefully invest in expanding our EU GMP capacity to support the rapidly growing international medical cannabis market. We intend to leverage our extensive plant science and operational expertise to increase the supply of high quality, EU GMP manufactured flower that further enhances our leadership in these expanding, high margin and highly regulated markets. An enhanced supply chain will enable us to capture greater international market share while delivering superior quality and value to our most respected patients worldwide,” said Miguel Martin, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Aurora.
Strategic Rationale
Transaction Details
Aurora, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, indirectly purchased 100% of the shares of 9869247 Canada Limited (“Safari Flower Company”) for aggregate consideration valued at $26.5 million, inclusive of a cash payment of $2 million that is contingent on satisfaction of certain conditions. As consideration on closing, Aurora (i) issued the selling shareholder 2,417,180 common shares; and (ii) paid the selling shareholder $15 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments post-closing.
About Aurora
Aurora is a global leader in medical cannabis, dedicated to improving lives through scientific expertise, proven performance, and a deep commitment to patient care. Aurora serves both medical and consumer markets across Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, with a strategic focus on high-margin opportunities and a medical-first approach. Aurora’s portfolio of trusted, leading brands includes Aurora®, MedReleaf®, Pedanios®, IndiMed™, San Raf®, Tasty’s® and Whistler Medical Marijuana Co.®. With world-class GMP-certified manufacturing facilities in Canada and Germany, and a team of industry-leading professionals, Aurora continues to expand its global footprint and deliver consistent, high-quality cannabis products with the purpose of Opening the World to Cannabis™.
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