M&A Deal Summary

Marijuana Business Daily Acquires Emerald Conference

On January 29, 2020, Marijuana Business Daily acquired media company Emerald Conference from Emerald Scientific

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Marijuana Business Daily’s 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Marijuana Business Daily’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Marijuana Business Daily’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-01-29
Target Emerald Conference
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Marijuana Business Daily
Sellers(s) Emerald Scientific
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Emerald Conference

California, United States
Emerald Conference provides advanced technical and comprehensive science conference.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Marijuana Business Daily

Lakewood, Colorado, United States

Category Company
Founded 2011
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

Marijuana Business Daily is a B2B resource for the medical marijuana and retail cannabis industry. Marijuana Business Daily produces America's oldest and largest cannabis trade show: Marijuana Business Conference & Expo (MJBizCon), held in Las Vegas every year. Marijuana Business Daily was established in 2011 and is based in Lakewood. Colorado.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Media M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2020 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Emerald Scientific

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 2012
Sector Life Science
DESCRIPTION

Emerald Scientific is a provider of cannabis analysis, testing, production, and extraction services. The Emerald Test™, a biannual Inter-Laboratory Comparison Proficiency Test. This program is a vehicle for analytical labs to meet state requirements and accreditations. Emerald Scientific was established in 2012 and is based in San Luis Obispo, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Media M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2020 M&A 1 of 1