RE:Lots of optimists in here, but may be disappointment
It seems to me that it there's a deal, a deal with Diageo would be more likely, although either one would be great.
I just have the feeling that coke would want too much. After all, rumor has it that Coke talked to Aphria back in August and nothing came of it. If it was such a great deal you would think that Aphria would've jumped at it.
The one big plus for Aurora is the purchase of Hempco.
CBD oil derived from Hemp contains less than 0.3% THC. CBD oil derived from Cannabis can have up to 30% THC levels.
Coke would want the health benefits from CBD oil and do not want to get people high so obviously would lean toward CBD derived from Hemp.
So Aurora's purchse of Hempco was a smart move and might just be appealing to any large beverage company. Especially a company like Coke that is in over 200 countries. They would require huge amounts of CBD oil.
Just possibly Aphria is more into growing cannabis plants and do not have access to enough hemp to appear attractive to Coke.
We will know soon enough if Aurora has done things right.