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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On June 4, 2025, Tom Lynch and Peter Lee were appointed to the board of directors (the “Board”) of The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) in accordance with the terms of the Amended and Restated Indenture dated May 29, 2025 (the “Indenture”), entered into in connection with the recently completed plan of arrangement under Section 192 of the Canada Business Corporations Act involving, inter alios, the Company and The Cannabist Company Holdings (Canada) Inc, pursuant to which the Company agreed to appoint director nominees put forward by the Supporting Senior Noteholders (as defined in the Indenture).
Mr. Lynch is the President and Partner at SierraConstellation Partners LLC, bringing over 30 years of capital markets experience with a deep focus on restructuring, workouts, recapitalizations, M&A, secondary market transactions, and strategic planning and execution. Known for his hands-on leadership and ability to navigate complex financial challenges, Mr. Lynch has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to companies undergoing significant transformation.
Mr. Lee has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Leafly Holdings, Inc. since May 2024 and has served as a member of its Board of Directors since February 2022. With over 25 years of experience in public markets and private equity, Mr. Lee has held senior leadership roles at Merida Merger Corporation, Sentinel Rock Capital, LLC, and Spring Point Capital LLC. His career reflects a consistent focus on driving financial performance and leading organizations through complex investment environments.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| THE CANNABIST COMPANY HOLDINGS INC. | ||
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/s/ David Sirolly | |
| Name: | David Sirolly | |
| Title: | Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel | |
Date: June 5, 2025
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