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High Tide closes Northern Helm acquisition, adds four Ontario cannabis stores

Jul 30, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The acquisition adds meaningful EBITDA at a modest multiple (4.5x), suggesting accretive growth; yet dilution from stock consideration and pending TSXV approval could temper immediate upside.

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High Tide announced completion of the Northern Helm acquisition, expanding its Ontario footprint to 103 stores and 228 nationwide. The deal values the four stores at $7.77 million, funded with 40% cash and 60% stock, alongside $3.06 million of assumed debt. The closing, pending TSXV approval, could amplify near-term revenue and EBITDA, offering accretion potential from higher scale and cross-sell within Cabana Club and ELITE.

Acquisition completed for four Ontario stores at $7.77M.
Financing: $1.88M cash; 921,486 HITI shares (~$2.83M); $3.06M debt.
Total stores now: 228 nationwide; Ontario stores: 103.
Annualized revenue for the stores: $8.5M; EBITDA $1.7M.
Purchase price = 4.5x annualized EBITDA for the Stores.

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