Cannabis Companies Turn To Mortgages And Share Repurchases In Latest Financing Moves

Financing in the cannabis space remains one of the most complex aspects of the legal marijuana industry. Despite rapid market growth and expanding legalization across the United States and internationally, cannabis businesses still face challenges when it comes to raising capital, securing loans, or accessing traditional banking services.

That said, cannabis companies are increasingly turning to innovative financial strategies.

Village Farms International, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: VFF) board of directors has given a green light to a $10 million share repurchase authorization for up to 5,687,000 common shares, representing five percent of the company’s issued and outstanding common shares.

Founder, president and CEO Michael A. DeGiglio said on Monday the move “reflects our board of directors’ confidence in the strength of our balance sheet and expected future cash flow generation to create long-term value for shareholders.”

Village Farms’ share traded 7.36% lower at $3.085 per share at the time of writing on Tuesday.

In the meantime, vertically integrated cannabis operator Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH) entered into and closed a $9,345,000 secured financing transaction with CF Bank, effective Sept. 12, 2025.

Under the deal, AWH mortgaged real estate on three properties in Ohio, with the loan bearing annual interest at a competitive 8.5% and maturing in Sept. 2030. The loan is secured by real estate owned by AWH in Cincinnati, Sandusky and Piqua, Ohio.

“With this attractive financing in place, AWH is well-positioned to serve patients and local communities in Ohio’s emerging market while positioning for further growth opportunities and delivering value to our shareholders,” CEO Sam Brill said on Tuesday.

Ascend Wellness’ shares traded 10.48% higher at $0.685 per share midday Tuesday.

Simplifya, a cannabis-and hemp-focused regulatory and operational compliance software platform, said Tuesday that it has raised $2 million in new equity capital led by strategic investor ITWH LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of In The Weeds (ITW). Blue Zone Wealth Advisors also participated.

The company used the money to retire outstanding debt.

“With our strengthened financial position, we are accelerating our innovation and growth, ensuring Simplifya continues to provide best-in-class regulatory and operational compliance solutions for all industry stakeholders, from licensed operators to financial institutions, insurers and beyond,” Marion Mariathasan, CEO of Simplifya, said.

Jim Cacioppo, founder, chairman and CEO of Jushi Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: JUSHF), a company that relies on Simplifya to keep track of ever-changing regulation said, “Simplifya gives Jushi and its shareholders peace of mind.”