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Curaleaf asks Alberta regulator to halt Aurora's ATM share sales during US$4.00/share offer
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
- Filed application with Alberta Securities Commission to stop Aurora's ATM issuances during pending US$4.00/share offer.
- Aurora issued ~2.81M shares at avg US$3.04 since June, diluting shareholders ~4.9%; ~10.8% dilution since Feb 2026 ATM launch.
- Curaleaf claims ATM sales add >US$11M to offer cost and are an abusive defensive tactic given Aurora's debt-free, ~C$149M cash position.
- Curaleaf requests expedited ASC hearing; CEO Boris Jordan says issuances protect management at investors' expense.