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Big Tobacco's Latest $86.8 Million Cannabis Investment Signals Growing Industry Influence

Written by Buzz | Mar 6, 2025 11:52:37 AM

British American Tobacco , recognized as one of the top three tobacco companies globally by both market capitalization and net sales, has further entrenched itself in the cannabis industry, finalizing a strategic investment of C$124.6 million (approximately $86.8 million) in Organigram Holdings Inc., a leading Canadian licensed cannabis producer. The completion of this three-tranche investment cements BAT's role as a major stakeholder in Organigram and highlights the increasing convergence of the tobacco and cannabis sectors.

 

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