M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.90
Vireo acquires 86% of Schwazze's senior secured notes for $62M in shares; enters RSA to take control of assets
Vireo Growth Inc.
- Acquired ~$91M face value (principal + interest) of Schwazze's 13% Senior Secured Notes for ~$62M in 114.8M subordinate voting shares at $0.54/share.
- Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) signed: Vireo-led credit bid targets acquisition of majority of Schwazze's assets via UCC sale; auction set for Nov 14, 2025.
- NewCo to receive up to $62M in financing to refinance Schwazze's Star Bud seller notes and provide working capital.
- Schwazze operates 63 dispensaries and 10 manufacturing facilities in Colorado and New Mexico.
- Closing conditions include regulatory approvals; Schwazze notes currently in default.