M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
Blum Holdings sells controlling stake in Blüm Santa Ana, eliminates $44.5M debt, estimates $34M gain
BLUM HOLDINGS, INC.
- Total consideration of $24.8M: $9M cash plus $15.84M in assumed liabilities; cash used to settle debt and litigation.
- Transaction extinguishes estimated $44.46M in liabilities, reducing total debt by over 55%.
- Estimated gain of $33.98M ($3.09 per common share) from the disposition.
- Since August 2022, total liability reduction estimated at $90M as part of restructuring plan.
- Blüm brand licensed to buyer for up to 18 months under Trademark License Agreement.