11/5/2025

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Operator
Conference Operator

and welcome to the CuraLeaf Holdings, Inc. Third Quarter 2025 Conference Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode. Should you need assistance, please signal a conference specialist by pressing the star key followed by zero. After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. To ask a question, you may press star then one on your telephone keypad. To withdraw your question, please press star then two. Please note this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Camilo Lyon, the Chief Investment Officer. Please go ahead.

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Camilo Lyon
Chief Investment Officer

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Cureleaf Holdings' third quarter 2025 conference call. Today, I'm joined by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Boris Jordan and Chief Financial Officer Ed Kremer. Before we begin, I'd like to remind everyone that the comments on today's call will include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities laws, which by their nature involve estimates, projections, plans, goals, forecasts, and assumptions, including the successful integration of acquisitions, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements on certain material factors or assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast in such statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this conference call and should not be relied upon as predictions of future events. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Additional information about the material factors and assumptions forming the basis of the forward-looking statements and risk factors can be found in the company's filings and press releases on CDAR and EDGAR. During today's conference call, in order to provide greater transparency regarding Curelease operating performance, we will refer to certain non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP financial ratios that involve adjustments to GAAP results. Such non-GAAP measures and ratios do not have a standardized meaning under U.S. GAAP. Any non-GAAP financial measures presented should not be considered to be an alternative to financial measures required by US GAAP, should not be considered measures of cure-lease liquidity, and are unlikely to be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures provided by other companies. Any non-GAAP financial measures referenced on this call are reconciled to the most directly comparable US GAAP financial measure under the heading reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures in our earnings press release issued today and available on our investor relations website at ir.curaleaf.com. With that, I'll turn the call over to Chairman and CEO, Boris Jordan.

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Boris Jordan
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Boris? Thank you, Camilo. Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining us to discuss our third quarter 2025 results. The return to our roots plan we initiated 12 months ago, which is focused on enhancing product quality, driving growth, expanding margins, and optimizing cash flow is delivering tangible results. Over the past year, we have completed significant foundational work to reset the business, leveraging our Dark Heart genetics program, investing in our supply chain, and realigning our retail operations. These actions have positioned our domestic business for renewed growth while supporting rapid international expansion. I'm encouraged to report that we're seeing positive momentum across the organization despite ongoing macro pressure from price compression. In the third quarter, we generated $320 million in revenue, up 2% sequentially. Price compression continued to be a headwind consistent with last quarter, yet our domestic segment remained stable and achieved modest growth. Our international segment continued its strong trajectory, delivering 12% sequential growth and 56% year-over-year growth. Adjusted gross margins improved to 50%, an increase of 115 basis points, both sequentially and versus the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA was $69 million, representing a 22% margin, inclusive of a 200 basis point drag from our international and hemp businesses. Our balance sheet remains healthy with a quarter end cash position of $107 million after paying $28 million in principal and interest debt obligations. We generated $53 million in operating cash flow from our continuing operations and $37 million in free cash flow. Subsequent to quarter end, we made a $30 million in acquisition-related debt payments, primarily to TRIKE, thus completing our obligation and leaving approximately $70 million payable over the next two years. We also closed on an upsized $100 million revolving credit line with Needham Bank, giving us greater flexibility to manage our business and pay down more expensive debt. The U.S. segment grew modestly compared to the second quarter, reinforcing the stability we've achieved and positioning the business for a return to growth. Many of our markets delivered solid sequential growth, including Ohio, New York, Utah, and Massachusetts, partially offset by seasonal softness in Arizona, muted tourism in Nevada, and an ongoing pressure in New Jersey. We've made significant progress strengthening our supply chain, starting with cultivation. I can't overstate the improvement we've seen in our garden yields continue to rise across the network, and potencies have steadily increased. This quarter, our average flower potency surpassed 30% for the first time in our history. That's a direct result of our team's focus, discipline, and support from the Dark Heart Genetics team. Strong genetics, sound techniques, and quality equipment form the winning formula we're now deploying across all markets. On the retail side, we've implemented data-driven analytics tools that are improving assortment planning, merchandising, and inventory flow. With better data quality, our teams are operating with greater precision and stronger discipline, driving better connectivity throughout the supply chain. As a result, customers are finding the right product in the right place at the right time and price, which is leading to higher visits stronger loyalty, and greater lifetime value. To build on that momentum, we're leveraging our database of more than 2.1 million loyalty members to enhance customer engagement, deepen brand affinity, and drive long-term sustainable demand. We're still in the early innings of this refreshed playbook with just three states onboarded, but the results are already starting to show. On the innovation front, our new Anthem pre-roll brand continues to gain strong traction with both customers and retailers. Since its April launch, adoption rates and customer feedback have been exceptional. In our initial launch states, the response was overwhelmingly positive, and in Illinois, Anthem Classic has already become a top 10 pre-roll brand, according to BDSA. The brand is off to a fast start and continues to build awareness and momentum. To complement the classic line, we introduced Anthem Bold, our infused pre-roll offering, in September across New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and Arizona. While early feedback has been outstanding, in Illinois, the addition of Anthem Bold to our in-store lineup has propelled Anthem to nearly 30% of total pre-roll sales, while also expanding the overall category. We're seeing similar strength in other launch states. Given this success, our operations team is rapidly scaling production to meet growing demand and support continued momentum. ACE, our proprietary aqueous cannabis extraction oil launched last quarter, continues to gain strong traction with consumers. The message of an ultra-clear, ultra-smooth oil with minimal plant extract is resonating, driving solid sell-through and reorders in New York. In Massachusetts, ACE is flying off the shelves, contributing to improved state performance. Next, we plan to introduce ACE in Florida, where we believe it has the potential to reshape the distillate market. Innovation remains at the core of our strategy, and products like ACE are proving to be powerful drivers of traffic, customer engagement, and sustainable growth. The Cureleaf International segment delivered another outstanding quarter, with revenue up 12% sequentially and 56% year-over-year, driven primarily by continued strength in the UK and Germany. In the UK, sustained patient growth in our CureLeaf clinic, coupled with solid wholesale performance, reinforced our number one market share position. In Germany, demand for our brands remained robust despite near-term challenges tied to regulatory delays and lifting import permit caps. That issue has now been resolved as import caps were raised last week, allowing the market plenty of supply headroom for the next couple of quarters. In September, we launched the world's first medically certified liquid inhalation device, the QMID, in the UK and Germany. Developed over several years in partnership with Jupiter Research, the QMID is currently the only Class 2A medical device of its kind available in the European market, offering patients precise and consistent dosing through advanced vaporization technology. Pharmacist feedback has been highly positive, and adoption continues to grow across both markets. The device was recently approved for sale in Australia, and we expect continued momentum and strong patient uptake as awareness builds globally. Now turning to new international markets, we're seeing encouraging progress across several key geographies. In Turkey, the government continues to advance its medical cannabis draft law, which could be made public in the coming months. In concert with that, we've begun In concert with that, we've begun the architectural design phase of our facility and remain on track for this market to go live in the second half of 2026. In Spain, momentum is also building. In October, the Spanish health minister formally approved a measure authorizing the use of medical cannabis in hospitals. The government now has three months to publish a detailed monograph outlining the program parameters. We expect the market will initially focus on oil-based products and we're well positioned for any outcome with our GMP-certified facility at Olicon Spain and our strong partnership with the University of Olicon. We anticipate further clarity on next steps in early 2026. France is similarly advancing its medical cannabis framework, which we expect will follow a model similar to that of Spain, beginning with hospital distribution. Importantly, there is work being done to allow for insurance reimbursements, which we believe would quickly usher in many patients into the market. We could see the market go live in the first half of 2026. With the help of our in-country partner, we are well positioned to optimize on the French opportunity when the timing is right. Collectively, Turkey, Spain, and France represent a combined population of more than 200 million people, offering a significant long-term runway for Curely. While we're excited about the potential of these markets, we recognize they will take time to mature. As such, we do not anticipate meaningful revenue contribution commencing from these countries until 2027 and beyond. Turning to our hemp business, we added several new distribution partners during the quarter and are moving quickly to expand our beverage brand portfolio. We expect to share additional updates on our next earnings call. Overall, we continue to prudently scale this segment while we await federal guidance that will help shape long-term trajectory of this category. With much of the foundational and restructuring work under our Return to Roots program now complete, we are preparing to shift towards a growth mindset in 2026. We're cautiously optimistic that the early signs we're seeing today point to a strengthening domestic business. While we expect competition across our international markets to intensify, We're confident in the multiple growth drivers at our disposal to sustain robust performance next year. We also remain encouraged by the continued progress towards federal reform, even if the pace is slower than anyone would prefer. I continue to believe the administration will ultimately deliver on its commitment to reschedule cannabis to schedule three on its own timetable. But the direction remains clear and positive for the industry. To our more than 5,000 employees worldwide, thank you for your dedication and hard work. The results we've shared today are a direct reflection on your focus, resilience, and commitment to Cureleaf's mission. None of this would be possible without each and every one of you. We're energized by the opportunities ahead and remain steadfast in our mission to shape the future of cannabis responsibly and sustainably for patients, consumers, and shareholders alike. With that, I'll turn the call over to our CFO, Ed Kremer. Ed?

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