SEATTLE, Oct. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- CFN Media Group (“CFN Media”), the leading agency and financial
media network dedicated to the North American cannabis industry, announces publication of an article covering Chemesis International Inc.'s (CSE: CSI) roll-up strategy in the crucial California
cannabis industry. Through a series of acquisitions, Chemesis now is positioned in the state with fully licensed facilities and
brands focused on the highest value segments of the market.
As the United States lurches toward potential legalization of cannabis, companies looking for a place in the market are focused
on the most lucrative legal markets in hopes of creating a business model that can eventually be replicated across the country.
California is clearly the prized market, and that state’s legalization has been a bit of a mess as the state navigates a
complicated transition from a mix of black market and legal medical operations to an industry that is fully regulated throughout
the state.
California Operations
Chemesis’ 80%-owned subsidiary SAP Global operates a fully licensed production facility in Cathedral City, California. At full
production, the factory can put out 200 pounds of clean, consistent cannabis oil daily. On top of the interest in the production
facility, Chemesis fully owns the California Sap line of retail cannabis-based products. The product line includes
award-winning CO2 extracts, the innovative Gramqul packaging system for cannabis oil, and a line of vaporizers.
In addition to its own line of products, SAP Global offers contract manufacturing of cannabis-derived products and white label
production capabilities. This focus on extracts and associated products is central to Chemesis’ strategy in California.
Industry-wide, consumer preferences are moving away from smoked flower and toward oils, concentrates, and alternative delivery
methods that rely on extracts. On top of this trend, dried flower prices tend to drop significantly as legal markets mature,
trimming margins for cultivators as the product becomes commoditized. To that end, Chemesis has chosen for the time being to not
pursue cultivation assets in the state.
To complement its licensed production assets, Chemesis has acquired 100% of Desert Zen Fulfillment, a fully licensed cannabis manufacturing, packaging, and distribution
operation based as well in Cathedral City, California. Desert Zen currently distributes a wide variety of products throughout the
state. Its proximity to the SAP Global operations provides Chemesis a fully integrated operation in the Coachella Valley, one of
the leading California regions in terms of creating a state-friendly regulatory environment for legal cannabis companies.
Other Initiatives
With an eye on lucrative international markets, Chemesis recently announced the opening of a wholly owned subsidiary called Chemesis Latin America.
Reflective of Chemesis’ long term international growth strategy, the name of the subsidiary says it all in terms of market focus.
Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Argentina all have recently passed medical cannabis laws, and Uruguay is the first country to
decriminalize all drugs. Recognizing the potential of the market, Chemesis is actively seeking accretive opportunities there.
Chemesis is also looking to capitalize on another major trend in the cannabis industry. With investments pouring in to the
emerging cannabis beverage sector, the company announced its intentions to develop and distribute cannabis beverages for both wholesale
and retail markets. Leveraging the company’s production and distribution capabilities in Southern California, Chemesis anticipates
launching initial products there in Q1 2019.
Looking Ahead
Chemesis is anticipating revenues in the neighborhood of $27 million in the first full year of its California operations,
producing a projected net income of about $8 million. Should the company execute on these projections, they would represent
impressive financial accomplishments in an industry built, to this point, largely on potential. Keep an eye out for further
developments as Chemesis executes on its comprehensive strategy, both in the US and internationally.
Please follow the link to read the full article: http://www.cannabisfn.com/chemesis-rolling-high-value-cannabis-assets-united-states/
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