Canada’s cannabis industry
EXCLUSIVE-Altria-backed cannabis producer Cronos explores sale -sources
Cronos Group Inc, the Canadian cannabis producer backed by cigarette maker Altria Group Inc, is exploring options that include a potential sale after attracting acquisition interest, according to people familiar with the matter. Toronto-based Cronos, which has a market value of C$972 million ($727.54 million), is working with a financial adviser to handle the expressions of interest in a deal from other companies, including U.S.-based peer Curaleaf Holdings Inc , the sources said.