OTC Markets Group Welcomes Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. to OTCQX

NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- OTC Markets Group Inc. OTCM, operator of financial markets for 10,000 U.S. and global securities, today announced that Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. CURA (((CURLF)("Curaleaf"), the largest vertically integrated cannabis operator in the United States, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market.  Curaleaf upgraded to OTCQX from the Pink® market.

Curaleaf begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "CURLF."  U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

"We are pleased to welcome Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. as the first Massachusetts-based cannabis company to the OTCQX Best Market," said Jason Paltrowitz, Director of OTC Markets Group International Ltd. and EVP of Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group. "Recently completing a private placement of $400 million, trading on OTCQX will enable Curaleaf to further expand its shareholder base and visibility."

"Curaleaf is pleased to be trading on the OTCQX Best Market as a leading public company in the rapidly evolving cannabis sector," said Joe Lusardi, CEO of Curaleaf. "OTCQX will allow us to gain increased visibility in the U.S. through a trusted market for investors as we build long-term shareholder value."

Curaleaf was sponsored for OTCQX by Dorsey & Whitney LLP, a qualified third-party firm responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and recommending membership. 

About Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.

The Company is the parent of Curaleaf, Inc., a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator in the United States. Headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Curaleaf has a presence in 12 states. Curaleaf operates 42 dispensaries, 12 cultivation sites and 10 processing sites with a focus on highly populated, limited license states, including Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. Curaleaf leverages its extensive research and development capabilities to distribute premium cannabis products in multiple formats with the highest standard for safety, effectiveness, consistent quality and customer care. Curaleaf is committed to being the industry's leading resource in education and advancement through research and advocacy.

For more information please visit www.curaleaf.com.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. OTCM operates the OTCQX® Best Market, the OTCQB® Venture Market and the Pink® Open Market for 10,000 U.S. and global securities.  Through OTC Link® ATS and OTC Link ECN, we connect a diverse network of broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services.  We enable investors to easily trade through the broker of their choice and empower companies to improve the quality of information available for investors.

To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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