Village Farms International, Inc.

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We will need additional financing to maintain and further develop our business.

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We may need additional financing to maintain and further develop our business.

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The legal cannabis and hemp-derived CBD industries are relatively new, and we cannot predict whether they will continue to grow as anticipated.

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The legal cannabis and hemp-derived CBD industries are relatively new, and may be materially adversely affected by potential legal and regulatory changes.

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Retail consolidation in the markets in which we participate may negatively affect our operations and profitability.

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Retail consolidation in the Canadian cannabis market may negatively affect our operations and profitability.

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Our Canadian and U.S. Cannabis businesses are subject to cannabis-related security breaches, which could result in significant losses.

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Our Canadian and Dutch cannabis businesses are subject to cannabis-related security breaches, which could result in significant losses.

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Our operations are dependent on labor availability which includes accessing government sponsored foreign labor programs in both the United States and Canada.

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Our operations are dependent on labor availability which includes accessing government sponsored foreign labor programs in Canada.

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Our ability to generate net earnings and return to profitability is based, in part, on our ability to manage our cannabis profit margins and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), as well as maintaining tomato production at a low-cost structure to increase our produce margins. These margins are dependent upon our ability to sell our products profitably and to be the supplier of choice to our customers. The failure to execute on our low-cost structure in our produce business at favorable margins or an increase in cost of goods or operating costs will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations, and cash available.

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Our ability to generate net earnings and maintain profitability is based, in part, on our ability to manage our cannabis profit margins and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). These margins are dependent upon our ability to sell our products profitably and to be the supplier of choice to our customers. The failure to execute on our low-cost structure in our cannabis business at favorable margins or an increase in cost of goods or operating costs will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations, and cash available.

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Additionally, there is no assurance that the cannabis and hemp-derived CBD industries and markets will continue to exist and grow as currently estimated or anticipated or function and evolve in the manner consistent with management’s expectations and assumptions. (see “—Industry Risk Factors” below) Furthermore, we can provide no assurance that high-THC cannabis will ever become federally legal in the United States, and regulatory treatment of CBD in the United States remains uncertain (see “—Legal and Regulatory Risk Factors” below). As a result, we may be unable to achieve future growth in these segments.

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Additionally, there is no assurance that the cannabis and hemp-derived CBD industries and markets will continue to exist and grow as currently estimated or anticipated or function and evolve in the manner consistent with management’s expectations and assumptions (see “—Industry Risk Factors” below). Furthermore, we can provide no assurance that high-THC cannabis will ever become federally legal in the United States, and the legal and regulatory treatment of CBD in the United States remains uncertain (see “—Legal and Regulatory Risk Factors” below). As a result, we may be unable to achieve future growth or even maintain our existing businesses in these segments.

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Our Canadian Cannabis business has a limited operating history. Our Canadian Cannabis business is therefore subject to many of the risks common to early-stage enterprises, including limitations with respect to personnel, financial, and other resources. In addition, we have incurred and anticipate that we will continue to incur substantial expenses relating to the development and ongoing operations of our Canadian Cannabis business. The payment and amount of any future dividend and shareholder loan repayments to the Company from Canadian Cannabis business will depend upon, among other things, its available cash flows, after taking into account its operating and capital requirements. There is no assurance that we will be successful in achieving a return on our Canadian Cannabis business and the likelihood of success must be considered in light of the early stage of its operations and heavy tax burden on all Canadian cannabis companies.

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Our Canadian Cannabis business has a limited operating history. Our Canadian Cannabis business is therefore subject to many of the risks common to early-stage enterprises, including limitations with respect to personnel, financial, and other resources. In addition, we have incurred and anticipate that we will continue to incur substantial expenses relating to the development and ongoing operations of our Canadian Cannabis business. The payment and amount of any future dividends to the Company from Canadian Cannabis business will depend upon, among other things, its available cash flows, after taking into account its operating and capital requirements. There is no assurance that we will be successful in achieving a return on our Canadian Cannabis business and the likelihood of success must be considered in light of the early stage of its operations and heavy tax burden on all Canadian cannabis companies.

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Any expansion by us into jurisdictions outside of Canada and the United States is subject to additional risks, including political, economic, legal, and other risks and uncertainties associated with operating in or exporting to these jurisdictions. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, changes in the laws, regulations and policies governing the production, sale and use of cannabis, cannabis-derived products, hemp, or CBD, political instability, currency controls, fluctuations in currency exchange rates and rates of inflation, labor unrest, changes in taxation laws, regulations and policies, restrictions on foreign exchange and repatriation and changing political conditions and governmental regulations relating to foreign investment and the cannabis, hemp and CBD businesses more generally. Leli and its cultivation license are subject to the continued support by the government of the Netherlands for the previously passed legislation - 2017-2021 Coalition Agreement (further ratified by the 2021-2025 Coalition Agreement) - called The Controlled Cannabis Supply Chain Experiment. Recently, a proposal to put the experiment on hold until a new cabinet is seated did not pass. If the experiment was ended prematurely, the Company would suffer a material loss on its investment.

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Any expansion by us into jurisdictions outside of Canada and the United States is subject to additional risks, including political, economic, legal, and other risks and uncertainties associated with operating in or exporting to these jurisdictions. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, changes in the laws, regulations and policies governing the production, sale and use of cannabis, cannabis-derived products, hemp, or CBD, political instability, currency controls, fluctuations in currency exchange rates and rates of inflation, labor unrest, changes in taxation laws, regulations and policies, restrictions on foreign exchange and repatriation and changing political conditions and governmental regulations relating to foreign investment and the cannabis, hemp and CBD businesses more generally. Leli and its cultivation license are subject to the continued support by the government of the Netherlands under the Experiment, which is currently scheduled to end in April 2029 (see “Business—Our Cannabis Netherlands Segment” above). In 2024, the Partij voor de Vrijheid introduced a proposal to put the Experiment on hold, but it did not pass. If the Experiment was ended prematurely prior to its expiration in April 2029, the Company would suffer a material loss on its investment.

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We have made, and may in the future make, acquisitions, joint ventures and investments with third parties that we believe will complement or augment our existing business. Our ability to identify and complete these acquisitions is dependent upon, and may be limited by, the availability of suitable candidates and capital. In addition, acquisitions, joint ventures and third-party investments could present unforeseen integration obstacles or costs, may not enhance our business, and/or may involve risks that could adversely affect us, including significant amounts of management time that may be diverted from operations in order to pursue and complete such transactions. Acquisitions, joint ventures, investments or expansion of scope of existing relationships could result in the incurrence of additional debt, costs and contingent liabilities, and there can be no assurance that these transactions will achieve the expected benefits to our business. For example, in 2024 we commenced the Delta RNG Project through our partnership with Terreva Resources, and we completed construction of one of our operations of the Dutch cannabis facilities owned by Leli. We can provide no assurance that we will achieve the anticipated benefits from these ventures. The inability of our acquired business, joint ventures and third-party investments to perform as expected could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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We have made, and may in the future make, acquisitions, joint ventures and investments with third parties that we believe will complement or augment our existing business. Our ability to identify and complete these acquisitions is dependent upon, and may be limited by, the availability of suitable candidates and capital. In addition, acquisitions, joint ventures and third-party investments could present unforeseen integration obstacles or costs, may not enhance our business, and/or may involve risks that could adversely affect us, including significant amounts of management time that may be diverted from operations in order to pursue and complete such transactions. Acquisitions, joint ventures, investments or expansion of scope of existing relationships could result in the incurrence of additional debt, costs and contingent liabilities, and there can be no assurance that these transactions will achieve the expected benefits to our business.

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Historically, our senior management and board have been engaged in discussions surrounding the strategic direction of the Company in light of, among other things, the rapid growth and substantial changes in the cannabis industry and the other businesses in which we operate. As part of these discussions, our senior management and board from time to time have considered, and may consider in the future, various transactions in the context of our long-term business plan, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, alliances, joint ventures, investments or other strategic transactions. We have also been approached from time to time by parties wishing to discuss potential commercial or acquisition opportunities. In certain cases, we have entered into confidentiality agreements with third parties under which we have provided certain non-public information to those parties. In particular, we are currently exploring options to sell certain assets in our Produce business[, including an ongoing sale process for our Monahans (Permian Basin, Texas) greenhouse facility]2

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Historically, our senior management and board have been engaged in discussions surrounding the strategic direction of the Company in light of, among other things, the rapid growth and substantial changes in the cannabis industry and the other businesses in which we operate. As part of these discussions, our senior management and board from time to time have considered, and may consider in the future, various transactions in the context of our long-term business plan, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, alliances, joint ventures, investments or other strategic transactions. We have also been approached from time to time by parties wishing to discuss potential commercial or acquisition opportunities. In certain cases, we have entered into confidentiality agreements with third parties under which we have provided certain non-public information to those parties.

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We have also provided full recourse guarantees and have granted security interests in respect of the FCC Term Loan with Farm Credit Canada (“FCC”), which matures in May 2027. We are also subject to fluctuations in our working capital on a month-to-month basis, and as a result, we have access to financing under our produce operating loan (“Operating Loan”). On May 24, 2024, the Company entered into an amendment to the Operating Loan, which extended the maturity date of the Operating Loan to May 24, 2027. Consistent with our past practice, we may draw down on revolving credit facilities available under our Operating Loan. An inability to draw down upon our Operating Loan, or to amend or replace the Operating Loan on favorable terms (or at all), could have an adverse effect on our businesses and our financial condition.

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We have also provided full recourse guarantees and have granted security interests in respect of the FCC Term Loan and the Pure Sunfarms Term Loan Facility with our lenders. We are also subject to fluctuations in our working capital on a month-to-month basis, and as a result, we have access to financing under our Pure Sunfarms Revolving Credit Facility. Consistent with our past practice, in Produce, we may draw down on revolving credit facilities available. An inability to draw down upon our Revolving Loan, or to amend, extend or replace our term loans on favorable terms (or at all), could have an adverse effect on our businesses and our financial condition.

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For our Canadian and U.S. Cannabis businesses, the successful implementation of a customer acquisition plan and the continued growth in the aggregate number of potential customers are critical to the ability to attract and retain customers. Even if the products of our Canadian and U.S. Cannabis businesses achieve initial retail success, our long-term success is significantly dependent upon the ability to develop new and improved product lines. In addition, we can provide no assurance that campaigns to promote the products of our Canadian and U.S. Cannabis businesses will be successful in attracting customers, and any such campaigns are heavily regulated and can entail significant expense. Our failure to acquire and retain customers and the imposition of further restrictions on sales and marketing or further restrictions on sales in certain areas and markets, could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.

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For our Canadian, Dutch and U.S. cannabis businesses, the successful implementation of a customer acquisition plan and the continued growth in the aggregate number of potential customers are critical to the ability to attract and retain customers. Even if the products of our Canadian, Dutch and U.S. Cannabis businesses achieve initial retail success, our long-term success is significantly dependent upon the ability to develop new and improved product lines. In addition, we can provide no assurance that campaigns to promote the products of our Canadian, Dutch and U.S. Cannabis businesses will be successful in attracting customers, and any such campaigns are heavily regulated and can entail significant expense. Our failure to acquire and retain customers and the imposition of further restrictions on sales and marketing or further restrictions on sales in certain areas and markets, could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.

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Under the terms of our Credit Facilities (as defined in Item 7, “Liquidity and Capital Resources”below), we are subject to a number of covenants, including debt service covenants. These covenants could reduce our flexibility in conducting our operations by limiting our ability to borrow money and expanding into new business lines. On December 31, 2024, we were not in compliance with our financial covenants related to the fixed charge coverage ratio under our Term Loans and accordingly we obtained waivers from FCC for the quarterly and annual tests for the one financial covenants. We were also not in compliance with one of the financial covenants of our FCC Term Loan on December 31, 2023 (the annual testing date) but likewise had obtained a waiver from FCC for our annual 2023 financial covenants. There can be no assurance that we will be in compliance with the future financial covenants and that we will be able to obtain a future waiver from our creditors for any non-compliance in connection with the next testing date.

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Under the terms of our Credit Facilities (as defined in Item 7, “Liquidity and Capital Resources”below), we are subject to a number of covenants, including debt service covenants. These covenants could reduce our flexibility in conducting our operations by limiting our ability to borrow money and expanding into new business lines. While the Company was compliant with all of its loan covenants on December 31, 2025, in prior years, we were not in compliance with our financial covenants related to the fixed charge coverage ratio under our Term Loans and accordingly we obtained waivers from FCC for the annual tests for the one financial covenants. There can be no assurance that we will be in compliance with the future financial covenants or that we will be able to obtain a future waiver from our creditors for any non-compliance in connection with the next testing date.

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Generally, non-compliance with our covenants may increase the risk of default on our debt (including by a cross-default to other credit agreements). If we are unable to comply with our debt covenants in the future, we may seek a waiver and/or an amendment(s) from the applicable lenders in respect of any such covenant in order to avoid any breach or default that might otherwise result therefrom. If we default under any of the Credit Facilities and the default is not waived by the applicable lenders, the debt extended pursuant to all of our debt instruments could become due and payable prior to their stated due dates. In addition, a default on all or some portion of the Credit Facilities may result in foreclosure on our collateral, which includes promissory notes, a first mortgage on the owned controlled environment agriculture (high tech greenhouse) properties, and general security agreements over our assets. We cannot give any assurance that (i) our lenders will agree to any covenant amendments or continue to waive any covenant breaches or defaults that may occur under the applicable debt instruments, or (ii) we could pay this debt if any of it became due prior to its stated due date. Accordingly, any default by us under our existing debt that is not waived by the applicable lenders could materially adversely impact our results of operations and financial results and may have a material adverse effect on the trading price of our Common Shares.

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Generally, non-compliance with our covenants may increase the risk of default on our debt (including by a cross-default to other credit agreements). If we are unable to comply with our debt covenants in the future, we may seek a waiver and/or an amendment(s) from the applicable lenders in respect of any such covenant in order to avoid any breach or default that might otherwise result therefrom. If we default under any of the Credit Facilities and the default is not waived by the applicable lenders, the debt extended pursuant to all of our debt instruments could become due and payable prior to their stated due dates. In addition, a default on all or some portion of the Credit Facilities may result in foreclosure on our collateral, which includes promissory notes, a first mortgage on the owned CEA (high tech greenhouse) properties, and general security agreements over our assets. We cannot give any assurance that (i) our lenders will agree to any covenant amendments or continue to waive any covenant breaches or defaults that may occur under the applicable debt instruments, or (ii) we could pay this debt if any of it became due prior to its stated due date. Accordingly, any default by us under our existing debt that is not waived by the applicable lenders could materially adversely impact our results of operations and financial results and may have a material adverse effect on the trading price of our Common Shares

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Our business is dependent on a number of key inputs and their related costs including raw materials, packaging materials and supplies related to our growing operations, as well as electricity, water, and other local utilities. Any significant interruption or negative change in the availability or economics of the supply chain for key inputs could materially impact our business, financial condition, and operating results. Any inability to secure required supplies and services or to do so on appropriate terms could have a materially adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and operating results. Our controlled environment agriculture operations consume considerable energy for heat and carbon dioxide production and are vulnerable to rising energy costs. Energy costs have shown volatility, which has and may continue to adversely impact our cost structure. Should the cost of energy rise, and should we face difficulties in sustaining price increases to offset the impact of increasing fuel costs, gross profit margins could be adversely impacted.

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Our business is dependent on a number of key inputs and their related costs including raw materials, packaging materials and supplies related to our growing operations, as well as electricity, water, and other local utilities. Any significant interruption or negative change in the availability or economics of the supply chain for key inputs could materially impact our business, financial condition, and operating results. Any inability to secure required supplies and services or to do so on appropriate terms could have a materially adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and operating results. Our CEA operations consume considerable energy for heat and carbon dioxide production and are vulnerable to rising energy costs. Energy costs have shown volatility, which has and may continue to adversely impact our cost structure. Should the cost of energy rise, and should we face difficulties in sustaining price increases to offset the impact of increasing fuel costs, gross profit margins could be adversely impacted.

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Our operations may be adversely affected by severe weather including wind, snow, hail, and rain, which may result in our operations having reduced harvest yields due to lower light levels, or a more catastrophic event as occurred at our Marfa, Texas facilities on May 31, 2012, when we lost three of our operating greenhouses to a short but powerful hailstorm. Although we anticipate and factor in certain periods of lower than optimal light levels, extended periods of severe or unusual light levels may adversely impact our financial results due to higher costs and missed sales opportunities arising from reduced production yields.

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Our operations may be adversely affected by severe weather including wind, snow, hail, and rain, which may result in our operations having reduced harvest yields due to lower light levels. For example, in May 2012, we lost three of our operating greenhouses to a short but powerful hailstorm at our former Marfa, Texas facilities, and in February 2021, we experienced major outages and increased electricity pricing at our Texas facilities as a result of a major winter storm. While we maintain fixed contracts for a portion of our anticipated electricity requirements and have improved back-up systems, the impact of a future similar event may adversely impact our business operations and financial condition. In addition, although we anticipate and factor in certain periods of lower than optimal light levels, extended periods of severe or unusual light levels may adversely impact our financial results due to higher costs and missed sales opportunities arising from reduced production yields.

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Our business operations, some of which are located on the British Columbia coast, are located in an area that is geologically active and considered to be at risk from earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Our earthquake and volcanic eruption deductible are 10% of our loss caused by the earthquake or volcanic eruption, subject to a maximum deductible of C$5,000,000. In addition, climate change over time is predicted to lead to changes in the frequency of storm events as well as their severity. We are unable to predict the impact of climate change on our business. Our Texas facilities, due to our claim in respect of the May 31, 2012 hailstorm, are also subject to high deductibles as well as a total claim limit that if all four facilities were simultaneously impacted by the same storm or catastrophic event may result is less than adequate coverage. While we maintain insurance coverage, we cannot predict that all potential insurable risks have been foreseen or that adequate coverage is maintained against known risks.

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Our business operations, some of which are located on the British Columbia coast, are located in an area that is geologically active and considered to be at risk from earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Our earthquake and volcanic eruption deductible are 10% of our loss caused by the earthquake or volcanic eruption, subject to a maximum deductible of C$5,000,000. In addition, climate change over time is predicted to lead to changes in the frequency of storm events as well as their severity. We are unable to predict the impact of climate change on our business.

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In particular, because our Canadian Cannabis business is engaged in and operate within the cannabis industry, there are exclusions and additional difficulties and complexities associated with obtaining insurance coverage that could cause us to suffer uninsured losses, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and profitability. Further, our insurance coverage is subject to coverage limits and exclusions and may not be available for the risks inherit in the business. If we were to incur substantial liability and such damages were not covered by insurance or were in excess of policy limits, we may be exposed to material uninsured liabilities that could impede liquidity, profitability, or solvency.

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In particular, because our Canadian Cannabis business is engaged in and operates within the cannabis industry, there are exclusions and additional difficulties and complexities associated with obtaining insurance coverage that could cause us to suffer uninsured losses, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and profitability. Further, our insurance coverage is subject to coverage limits and exclusions and may not be available for the risks inherit in the business. If we were to incur substantial liability and such damages were not covered by insurance or were in excess of policy limits, we may be exposed to material uninsured liabilities that could impede liquidity, profitability, or solvency.

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In addition, damage caused by an accidental or natural disaster to any or all of our key production facilities may result in significant replacement costs and loss of business that may not be fully recoverable or is subject to a high deductible (such as an earthquake or volcanic eruption in British Columbia) under any insurance policy. Furthermore, we do not carry crop loss insurance, and accordingly, we would have to bear the cost of any significant losses related to crop losses in the future.

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In addition, damage caused by an accidental or natural disaster to any or all of our key production facilities may result in significant replacement costs and loss of business that may not be fully recoverable or is subject to a high deductible. See “—Our operations are subject to natural catastrophes” above. Furthermore, we do not carry crop loss insurance, and accordingly, we would have to bear the cost of any significant losses related to crop losses in the future.

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Manufacturers of products are sometimes subject to the recall or return of their products for a variety of reasons, including product defects, such as contamination, unintended harmful side effects or interactions with other substances, packaging safety and inadequate or inaccurate labelling disclosure. If any of our products are recalled due to an alleged product defect or for any other reason, we could be required to incur the unexpected expense of the recall and any legal proceedings that might arise in connection with the recall. We may lose a significant number of sales and may not be able to replace those sales at an acceptable margin or at all. In addition, a product recall may require significant management attention. Although we have put in place detailed procedures for testing our products, there can be no assurance that any quality, potency, or contamination problems will be detected in time to avoid unforeseen product recalls, regulatory action, or lawsuits. A recall for any of the foregoing reasons could lead to decreased demand for products and could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Additionally, product recalls may lead to increased scrutiny of our operations by Health Canada, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and other regulatory agencies, requiring further management attention and potential legal fees and other expenses.

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Manufacturers of products are sometimes subject to the recall or return of their products for a variety of reasons, including product defects, such as contamination, unintended harmful side effects or interactions with other substances, packaging safety and inadequate or inaccurate labelling disclosure. If any of our products are recalled due to an alleged product defect or for any other reason, we could be required to incur the unexpected expense of the recall and any legal proceedings that might arise in connection with the recall. We may lose a significant number of sales and may not be able to replace those sales at an acceptable margin or at all. In addition, a product recall may require significant management attention. Although we have put in place detailed procedures for testing our products, there can be no assurance that any quality, potency, or contamination problems will be detected in time to avoid unforeseen product recalls, regulatory action, or lawsuits. A recall for any of the foregoing reasons could lead to decreased demand for products and could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Additionally, product recalls may lead to increased scrutiny of our operations by Health Canada, the FDA and other regulatory agencies, requiring further management attention and potential legal fees and other expenses.

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Our revenues are derived from the growing of agricultural products, including cannabis and produce. As such, we are subject to the risks inherent in an agricultural business, such as weather, insects, plant and seed diseases, shortage of qualified labor and similar agricultural risks, which may include crop losses, for which we are not insured. There can be no assurance that natural elements or labor issues will not have a material adverse effect on any such future production. Although our vegetables and Canadian cannabis products are grown in climate-controlled greenhouses, and we carefully monitor the growing conditions within our greenhouses and retain experienced production personnel, there can be no assurance that natural elements will not have a material adverse effect on the production of these products. Any such agricultural risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations and our cash flows.

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Our revenues are derived from the growing of agricultural products, including cannabis and produce. As such, we are subject to the risks inherent in an agricultural business, such as weather, insects, plant and seed diseases, shortage of qualified labor and similar agricultural risks, which may include crop losses, for which we are not insured. There can be no assurance that natural elements or labor issues will not have a material adverse effect on any such future production. Although our cannabis and produce products are grown in climate-controlled greenhouses, as well as indoor facilities, in which we carefully monitor the growing conditions and retain experienced production personnel, there can be no assurance that natural elements will not have a material adverse effect on the production of these products. Any such agricultural risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations and our cash flows.

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In particular, cannabis plants can be vulnerable to various pathogens including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other miscellaneous pathogens. Such instances often lead to reduced crop quality, reduced potency, stunted growth and/or death of the plant. Moreover, cannabis is phytoremediative, meaning that it may extract toxins or other undesirable chemicals or compounds from the ground in which it is planted. Various regulatory agencies have established maximum limits for pathogens, toxins, chemicals, and other compounds that may be present in agricultural materials. If the cannabis of Pure Sunfarms or Rose LifeScience is found to have levels of pathogens, toxins, chemicals or other undesirable compounds that exceed established limits, the Canadian cannabis product may not be suitable for commercialization and Pure Sunfarms or Rose LifeScience may have to destroy the applicable portions of our crops. Crops lost due to pathogens, toxins, chemicals, or other undesirable compounds may have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.

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In particular, cannabis plants can be vulnerable to various pathogens including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other miscellaneous pathogens. Such instances often lead to reduced crop quality, reduced potency, stunted growth and/or death of the plant. Moreover, cannabis is phytoremediative, meaning that it may extract toxins or other undesirable chemicals or compounds from the ground in which it is planted. Various regulatory agencies have established maximum limits for pathogens, toxins, chemicals, and other compounds that may be present in agricultural materials. If the cannabis of Pure Sunfarms, Rose LifeScience or Leli Holland is found to have levels of pathogens, toxins, chemicals or other undesirable compounds that exceed established limits, the product may not be suitable for commercialization and we may have to destroy the applicable portions of our production. Cannabis production lost due to pathogens, toxins, chemicals, or other undesirable compounds may have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.

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Our tomato plants are vulnerable to the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (“ToBRFV”). All of our tomato facilities have been negatively impacted by ToBRFV over the past several years, except for Delta 2, which only recently resumed tomato production. ToBRFV is an identified virus affecting tomatoes, peppers and possibly other plants. ToBRFV can be transmitted mechanically and spread between plants or on contaminated tools, clothes or hands and may not be able to be eradicated even with a complete facility clean out, including multiple sanitations with disinfectants known to be effective on the ToBRFV. ToBRFV leads reduced crop quantity, ending a crop cycle early or can result in the loss of an entire crop in one of our greenhouse facilities. In addition, delivery of tomato crops across the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders encounters additional inspections due to ToBRFV and those crops may be denied entry. Crops lost to ToBRFV may have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition. Produce seed companies are in the process of developing tomato varieties that are resistant to ToBRFV; however, we can provide no assurance as to the effectiveness of such varieties. ToBRFV-resistant varieties will also need to be commercially viable with respect to yields and taste. In addition, we have implemented procedures to mitigate the spread of ToBRFV within our greenhouses. However, it will be several years before the negative impact of ToBRFV on the tomato industry is resolved and even with mitigation the virus may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

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Our tomato plants are vulnerable to the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (“ToBRFV”). Our remaining tomato facility has been negatively impacted by ToBRFV in the past. ToBRFV is an identified virus affecting tomatoes, peppers and possibly other plants including cannabis. ToBRFV can be transmitted mechanically and spread between plants or on contaminated tools, clothes or hands and may not be able to be eradicated even with a complete facility clean out, including multiple sanitations with disinfectants known to be effective on the ToBRFV. ToBRFV leads reduced crop quantity, ending a crop cycle early or can result in the loss of an entire crop in one of our greenhouse facilities. In addition, delivery of tomato crops across the U.S.-Canada border can encounter additional inspections due to ToBRFV and possibly denied entry. Crops lost to ToBRFV may have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition. Produce seed companies are in the process of developing tomato varieties that are resistant to ToBRFV; however, we can provide no assurance as to the effectiveness of such varieties. ToBRFV-resistant varieties will also need to be commercially viable with respect to yields and taste. In addition, we have implemented procedures to mitigate the spread of ToBRFV within our tomato facility. However, it will be several years before the negative impact of ToBRFV on the tomato industry is resolved and even with mitigation the virus may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

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As federal License Holders under the Cannabis Act, our Canadian Cannabis business (specifically, Pure Sunfarms and Rose LifeScience) is operating in the relatively new cannabis industry and market in Canada, and our U.S. Cannabis business is operating in the relatively new hemp-derived CBD industry and market. In addition to being subject to general business risks, we must continue to build brand awareness in these industries and market share through significant investments in our strategy, production capacity, quality assurance and compliance with regulations. Research in Canada, the United States and internationally regarding the health benefits, viability, safety, efficacy and dosing of cannabis or isolated cannabinoids remains in relatively early stages. Few clinical trials on the benefits of cannabis or isolated cannabinoids have been conducted. Future research and clinical trials may draw opposing conclusions to statements contained in the articles, reports and studies currently favored, or could reach different or negative conclusions regarding the health benefits, viability, safety, efficacy, dosing or other facts and perceptions related to cannabis, which could adversely affect social acceptance of cannabis and the demand for our cannabis and cannabinoid products.

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As federal License Holders under the Cannabis Act, our Canadian Cannabis business (specifically, Pure Sunfarms and Rose LifeScience) is operating in the relatively new cannabis industry and market in Canada, our U.S. Cannabis business is operating in the relatively new hemp-derived CBD industry and market and our Leli Holland business is now operating under the Experiment, the current phase of which is set to expire in April 2029. In addition to being subject to general business risks, we must continue to build brand awareness in these markets through significant investments in our strategy, production capacity, quality assurance and compliance with regulations. Research in Canada, the United States and internationally regarding the health benefits, viability, safety, efficacy and dosing of cannabis or isolated cannabinoids remains in relatively early stages. Few clinical trials on the benefits of cannabis or isolated cannabinoids have been conducted. Future research and clinical trials may draw opposing conclusions to statements contained in the articles, reports and studies currently favored, or could reach different or negative conclusions regarding the health benefits, viability, safety, efficacy, dosing or other facts and perceptions related to cannabis, which could adversely affect social acceptance of cannabis and the demand for our cannabis and cannabinoid products.

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Our Canadian Cannabis business has been negatively affected by and may continue to be impacted by cannabis supply and demand fluctuations.

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Our Canadian Cannabis business has been negatively affected in prior years, and could be impacted by cannabis supply and demand fluctuations.

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Entities licensed under the Cannabis Act have most recently and may continue to produce more cannabis than the current adult-use demand. In order to meet the initial adult-use demand, Pure Sunfarms, Rose LifeScience and other entities licensed under the Cannabis Act built special purpose cultivation facilities with additional production capacity to be licensed. Recently, due to oversupply within the industry, some federal Licensed Producers are reducing capacity by shuttering cultivation facilities and others are filing under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act of Canada. Adult use demand for cannabis products is dependent on a number of social, political, and economic factors that are beyond our control including the pace of new retail cannabis stores. In addition, the initial demand that has been experienced following legalization in Canada may not continue at comparable levels or may not be sustainable as a portion of such demand may have been a result of the novelty of legalization.

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Entities licensed under the Cannabis Act have in past years produced more cannabis than the current adult-use demand. In order to meet the initial adult-use demand, Pure Sunfarms, Rose LifeScience and other entities licensed under the Cannabis Act built special purpose cultivation facilities with additional production capacity to be licensed. In prior years, due to oversupply within the industry, some federal Licensed Producers reduced capacity by shuttering cultivation facilities and others are filing under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act of Canada. Recently, primarily due to the growth of exporting medicinal cannabis to other countries, some Licensed Producers—including Pure Sunfarms—have commenced or announced capacity expansion. Adult and medicinal use demand for cannabis products is dependent on a number of social, political, and economic factors that are beyond our control including the pace of new retail cannabis stores. In addition, the initial demand that has been experienced following legalization in Canada may not continue at comparable levels or may not be sustainable as a portion of such demand may have been a result of the novelty of legalization.

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Over the past couple of years, Pure Sunfarms, Rose LifeScience and other entities licensed under the Cannabis Act are producing more cannabis than is needed to satisfy the collective demand of the Canadian adult-use markets. As a result, the available supply of cannabis exceeds demand, resulting in a significant decline in the market price for cannabis. These circumstances have negatively affected the Canadian Cannabis business and for fiscal 2022, the Company recorded an inventory write-down of $11,038 which was the result of carrying lower potency bulk flower inventory that was harvested prior to 2022 at a historical cost that was above the net realizable value at December 31, 2022. Historically, the Company sold its bulk flower inventory in both the retail (higher pricing) and wholesale channels (lower pricing) at an average price in excess of its historical cost. In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company’s older lower potency bulk flower was no longer held for sale in the retail channels, but was sold in the oversupplied and much lower priced wholesale channel at an average price below the Company’s historical cost, and the Company continued to use this inventory for its own cannabis derivative products. As the average weighted selling price for the older lower potency bulk flower in the fourth quarter of 2022 was below the Company’s historical cost, the Company was required to write down the value of its older lower potency bulk flower inventory, which resulted in the inventory write-down of $11,038. While the over production of cannabis has been curtailed more recently by Pure Sunfarms and Rose, due to the shelf life of cannabis there is no assurance that Pure Sunfarms or Rose LifeScience would be able to generate sufficient revenue from the sale of adult-use cannabis to be profitable and accordingly, it remains possible that the Company may record additional inventory write-downs in the future, which may materially and adversely affect our results of operations. Ultimately, Canadian adult-use market demand and supply may not be sufficient to support our current or future products or business.

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In past years, Pure Sunfarms, Rose LifeScience and other entities licensed under the Cannabis Act were producing more cannabis than is needed to satisfy the collective demand of the Canadian adult-use markets. As a result, the available supply of cannabis exceeded demand, resulting in a significant decline in the market price for cannabis. Historically, the Company sold its bulk flower inventory in both the retail (higher pricing) and wholesale channels (lower pricing) at an average price in excess of its historical cost. While the over production of cannabis has been curtailed more recently by Pure Sunfarms and Rose, due to the shelf life of cannabis there is no assurance that Pure Sunfarms or Rose LifeScience would be able to generate sufficient revenue from the sale of adult-use cannabis and exported medicinal cannabis to be profitable and accordingly, it remains possible that the Company may record additional inventory write-downs in the future, which may materially and adversely affect our results of operations. Ultimately, Canadian adult-use market and international exported medicinal cannabis demand and supply may not be sufficient to support our current or future products or business.

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Retail consolidation in the markets in which we participate may negatively affect our operations and profitability.

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Retail consolidation in the markets in which we participate and reliance on third-party distributors may negatively affect our operations and profitability.

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Our Canadian cannabis business is focused on recreational (adult-use) sales which are primarily sold through the various Provincial boards who are effectively the sole wholesaler in their respective Provinces. As such, we had a concentration of adult-use branded sales to our three biggest provincial boards for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 of 93% and 93%, respectively. If we are unable to sell to these provincial boards in the future for any reason, we expect that our revenues would decline and our results of operations would be negatively affected, and the impact on our overall results could be material.

Current wording

Our Canadian cannabis business is focused on recreational (adult-use) sales which are primarily sold through the various Provincial boards who are effectively the sole wholesaler in their respective Provinces. As such, we had a concentration of adult-use branded sales to our three biggest provincial boards for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 of 82% and 93%, respectively. If we are unable to sell to these provincial boards in the future for any reason, we expect that our revenues would decline and our results of operations would be negatively affected, and the impact on our overall results could be material.

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We may rely on third-party distributors for the distribution of our products. We rely on third-party distributors to transport and distribute produce from Texas, Mexico and Canada to our distribution centers and directly to customers. In addition, our Canadian Cannabis business relies on Canadian provincial regulatory boards and private retailers and may in the future rely on other third parties, to distribute cannabis products. If these distributors do not successfully carry out their contractual duties, if there is a labor strike or work stoppage, if there is a delay or interruption in the distribution of our products or if these third parties damage our products, it could negatively impact our revenue from product sales. Any damage to our products, such as product spoilage, could expose us to potential product liability, damage our reputation and otherwise harm our business.

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In addition, our Canadian Cannabis business relies on Canadian provincial regulatory boards and private retailers and may in the future rely on other third parties, to distribute cannabis products. If these distributors do not successfully carry out their contractual duties, if there is a labor strike or work stoppage, if there is a delay or interruption in the distribution of our products or if these third parties damage our products, it could negatively impact our revenue from product sales. Any damage to our products, such as product spoilage, could expose us to potential product liability, damage our reputation and otherwise harm our business.

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Our Canadian Cannabis business also faces competition from existing entities licensed under the Cannabis Act. Certain of these competitors have significantly greater financial, production, marketing, research and development and technical and human resources than we do. As a result, our Canadian cannabis competitors may be more successful in gaining market penetration and market share. The commercial opportunity for our Canadian Cannabis business in the adult-use market could be reduced or eliminated if our competitors produce and commercialize products for the adult-use market that, among other things, are safer, more effective, more convenient or less expensive than the products that we may produce, have greater sales, marketing and distribution support than our Canadian cannabis products, enjoy enhanced timing of market introduction and perceived effectiveness advantages over our Canadian cannabis products and receive more favorable publicity than our Canadian cannabis products. If our Canadian cannabis adult-use products do not achieve an adequate level of acceptance by the adult-use market, we may not generate sufficient revenue from these products, and our adult-use business may not sustain its profitability.

Current wording

Our Canadian Cannabis business also faces competition from existing entities licensed under the Cannabis Act. Certain of these competitors have significantly greater financial, marketing, research and development and technical and human resources than we do. As a result, our Canadian cannabis competitors may be more successful in gaining market penetration and market share. The commercial opportunity for our Canadian Cannabis business in the adult-use market, as well as exportation of medicinal cannabis, could be reduced or eliminated if our competitors produce and commercialize products for the adult-use and medicinal markets that, among other things, are safer, more effective, more convenient or less expensive than the products that we may produce, have greater sales, marketing and distribution support than our cannabis products, enjoy enhanced timing of market introduction and perceived effectiveness advantages over our cannabis products and receive more favorable publicity than our cannabis products.

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If the number of users of cannabis in Canada increases, the demand for products will increase and we expect that competition will become more intense, as current and future competitors begin to offer an increasing number of diversified products. To remain competitive, our Canadian Cannabis business will require a continued level of investment in research and development, marketing, sales, and operations. Our Canadian Cannabis business may not have sufficient resources to maintain research and development, marketing, sales, and operations efforts on a competitive basis which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

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If the number of users of cannabis in Canada increases and the number of countries allowing the importation of medicinal cannabis increases, the demand for products will increase and we expect that competition will become more intense, as current and future competitors begin to offer an increasing number of diversified products. To remain competitive, our cannabis businesses will require a continued level of investment in research and development, marketing, sales, and operations. Our cannabis businesses may not have sufficient resources to maintain research and development, marketing, sales, and operations efforts on a competitive basis which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

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Our Canadian Cannabis business also faces competition from illegal cannabis operations that are continuing to sell cannabis to individuals, despite not having a valid license under the Cannabis Regulations. We do not expect the Canadian government to actively enforce current laws against the illegal cannabis operations, but rather over the course of time, the Canadian government expects legal operators to force the closure of the illegal cannabis operations due to economic factors. Furthermore, given the restrictions on regulated retail cannabis as well as higher costs and taxes for regulated products, it is possible that legal cannabis consumers revert to the illicit market as a matter of convenience and/or price.

Current wording

All of our cannabis businesses face competition from illegal cannabis operations that are continuing to sell cannabis to individuals, despite not having a valid license. We do not expect governments to actively enforce current laws against the illegal cannabis operations, but rather over the course of time, both the Canadian and Dutch governments expect legal operators to force the closure of the illegal cannabis operations due to economic factors. Furthermore, given the restrictions on regulated retail cannabis as well as higher costs and taxes for regulated products, it is possible that legal cannabis consumers revert to the illicit market as a matter of convenience and/or price.

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CBD, in some form. Entry into the cannabis and cannabinoid market in which we participate by international competitors, including that enabled by potential change in existing regulations restricting such entry, might increase competition and lower the demand for the products of Canadian and U.S. Cannabis businesses on a global scale.

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The cannabis and CBD industries are undergoing rapid growth and substantial change, and the legal landscape for recreational cannabis and CBD is rapidly changing internationally. An increasing number of jurisdictions globally are passing legislation allowing for the production and distribution of recreational cannabis and other cannabinoid-containing product, such as CBD, in some form. Entry into the cannabis and cannabinoid market in which we participate by international competitors, including that enabled by potential change in existing regulations restricting such entry, might increase competition and lower the demand for the products of Canadian and U.S. Cannabis businesses on a global scale.

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Further, adverse publicity reports or other media attention regarding the safety, efficacy and quality of cannabis or CBD, our Canadian and U.S. Cannabis business’ current or future products, the use of cannabis or CBD for medical purposes or associating the consumption of cannabis or CBD with illness or other negative effects or events, could adversely affect us. This adverse publicity could arise even if the adverse effects associated with cannabis or cannabinoid products resulted from consumers’ failure to use such products legally, appropriately, or as directed.

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Further, adverse publicity reports or other media attention regarding the safety, efficacy and quality of cannabis or CBD, our Canadian, Dutch and U.S. Cannabis business’ current or future products, the use of cannabis or CBD for medical purposes or associating the consumption of cannabis or CBD with illness or other negative effects or events, could adversely affect us. This adverse publicity could arise even if the adverse effects associated with cannabis or cannabinoid products resulted from consumers’ failure to use such products legally, appropriately, or as directed.

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Although we believe that we operate in a manner that is respectful to all stakeholders and that we take care in protecting our image and reputation, we do not ultimately have direct control over how we or the cannabis or CBD industry is perceived by others. Reputational issues may result in decreased investor confidence, increased challenges in developing and maintaining community relations and present an impediment to our overall ability to advance our projects, thereby having a material adverse impact on our financial performance, financial condition, cash flows and growth prospects.

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Although we believe that we operate in a manner that is respectful to all stakeholders and that we take care in protecting our image and reputation, we do not ultimately have direct control over how we or the cannabis or CBD industry is perceived by others.

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Our Canadian and U.S. Cannabis businesses are subject to cannabis-related security breaches, which could result in significant losses.

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Our Canadian, Dutch and U.S. Cannabis businesses are subject to cannabis-related security breaches, which could result in significant losses.

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Given the nature of the products and the limited legal channels for distribution of our Canadian and U.S. Cannabis business products, as well as the concentration of inventory in our facilities, despite meeting or exceeding regulatory security requirements (including those of Health Canada), there remains a risk of inventory shrinkage due to theft and other security breaches. A security breach at one of our facilities could result in a significant loss of available product and could expose us to additional liability under applicable regulations and to potentially costly litigation, increase expenses relating to the resolution and future prevention of these breaches and may deter potential patients from choosing the products of Pure Sunfarms or Rose LifeScience, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

Current wording

Given the nature of the products and the limited legal channels for distribution of our Canadian, Dutch and U.S. Cannabis business products, as well as the concentration of inventory in our facilities, despite meeting or exceeding regulatory security requirements, there remains a risk of inventory shrinkage due to theft and other security breaches. A security breach at one of our facilities could result in a significant loss of available product and could expose us to additional liability under applicable regulations and to potentially costly litigation, increase expenses relating to the resolution and future prevention of these breaches and may deter potential consumers from choosing the products of Pure Sunfarms, Rose LifeScience or Leli Holland any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

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Our Canadian and U.S. produce is actively sold cross-border. In addition, we utilize third party suppliers to grow and distribute produce from Canada and Mexico. Markets in the United States, Canada and Mexico may be affected from time to time by trade rulings and the imposition of customs, duties, and other tariffs. The new President of the United States of America has imposed a 25% tariff on all Canadian exports to the US. Changes or developments in U.S. laws and policies, such as laws and policies surrounding U.S. domestic economic policies, including the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, as well as international trade, foreign affairs, manufacturing and development and investment in the territories and countries where we operate, can materially adversely affect our business and financial condition. These changes in U.S. administrative policy may result in significant increases in tariffs for imported goods, among other possible changes. There also are risks associated with retaliatory tariffs and resulting trade wars. The imposition of such tariffs or other similar trade restrictions may strain international trade relations and increase the risk that foreign governments implement retaliatory tariffs on goods imported from the United States. The imposition of such tariffs or other similar trade restrictions may also be inflationary, which could cause the cost of inputs to increase and interest rates to rise and create further uncertainty and volatility in the market, which may have a material adverse effect on our business and financial statements.

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Our Canadian produce is actively sold cross-border by Village Fresh Canada, ULC. Markets in the United States and Canada may be affected from time to time by trade rulings and the imposition of customs, duties, and other tariffs. The President of the United States of America imposed a 25% tariff on all Canadian exports to the US in early 2024 and has threatened on more than one occasion to impose higher tariffs on all Canadian imports. Changes or developments in U.S. laws and policies, such as laws and policies surrounding U.S. domestic economic policies, as well as international trade, foreign affairs, manufacturing and development and investment in the territories and countries where we operate, can materially adversely affect our business and financial condition. These changes in U.S. administrative policy may result in significant increases in tariffs for imported goods, among other possible changes. There also are risks associated with retaliatory tariffs and resulting trade wars. The imposition of such tariffs or other similar trade restrictions may strain international trade relations and increase the risk that foreign governments implement retaliatory tariffs on goods imported from the United States. The imposition of such tariffs or other similar trade restrictions may also be inflationary, which could cause the cost of inputs to increase and interest rates to rise and create further uncertainty and volatility in the market, which may have a material adverse effect on our business and financial statements.