Glass House Brands applies for NYSE uplisting after deconsolidation
Glass House Brands Inc. has applied to list its subordinate voting shares on the NYSE following a deconsolidation transaction that separated its dual-use cannabis business from medical operations. GHB Usub, LLC holds non-voting units in Glass House Retail, LLC, which now holds the dual-use business, with voting units controlled by a third-party investor.

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Glass House Brands Inc. has applied to list its subordinate voting shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) following a strategic restructuring of its business segments. The company executed a deconsolidation transaction to segregate its dual-use cannabis business from its medical cannabis operations, a step taken to support its listing application. This restructuring aims to position the company for uplisting while navigating regulatory constraints related to non-medical cannabis in the United States.
Deconsolidation Transaction Details
To facilitate the separation, Glass House Brands and its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, GHB Usub, LLC, entered into agreements to deconsolidate Glass House Retail, LLC (GHR). GHR now holds the company's former dual-use cannabis business, excluding certain assets requiring regulatory approval. These specific businesses will transfer to GHR automatically upon receipt of the necessary regulatory clearances.
Ownership Structure and Voting Rights
As a result of the transaction, GHB Usub, LLC holds non-voting and non-participating units in GHR. The voting units of GHR are controlled by a third-party investor. The non-voting units held by the company's subsidiary can only be converted into voting units after the NYSE permits the listing of companies that consolidate financial statements of entities involved in cultivating, distributing, or processing marijuana for non-medical uses in the U.S.
Key Entities Involved
| Entity | Role |
|---|---|
| Glass House Brands Inc. | Parent company applying for NYSE listing |
| GHB Usub, LLC | Indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Glass House Brands |
| Glass House Retail, LLC (GHR) | Entity holding the former dual-use cannabis business |
Further details regarding the Deconsolidation Transaction are available on SEDAR+ under the company's issuer profile.
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