Add-on Acquisition • Life Science

Tilray Acquires Alef Biotechnology

On October 9, 2018, Tilray acquired life science company Alef Biotechnology for 5M CAD

Acquisition Context

This is Tilray’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
This is Tilray’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
This is Tilray’s 1st transaction in Chile.

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M&A Deal Summary
Date	October 9, 2018
Target	Alef Biotechnology
Sector	Life Science
Buyer(s)	Tilray
Deal Type	Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value	5M CAD

Target Company

Alef Biotechnology

Santiago, Chile

Alef Biotechnology SpA is focused on medical cannabis research and development for the treatment of various medical conditions. Its purpose is to increase the quality of life of those in pain, bringing dignity by developing innovative drugs and novel drug delivery systems to the market.

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Buyer

Tilray

Leamington, Ontario, Canada

Category	Company
Sector	Healthcare Services
Employees	1,600
Revenue	821M USD (2025)

DESCRIPTION

Tilray is a medical cannabis company, involved in cultivating and delivering the medical benefits of cannabis safely and reliably. Tilray is based in Leamington, Ontario.

Deal Context for Buyer	#
Overall	1 of 5
Sector: Life Science	1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition	1 of 5
Country: Chile	1 of 1
Year: 2018	1 of 1
Size (of disclosed)	2 of 2

FOLLOWING DEAL

DATE	TARGET	DEAL TYPE	VALUE
2019-02-19	Natura Naturals Holdings Leamington, Ontario, Canada Natura Naturals Holdings, Inc. is a licensed cultivator of cannabis in accordance with the Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations. The company's cultivation facility is capable of producing plants in a 662,000 square-foot greenhouse facility, of which 155,000 is currently licensed, under optimal growing conditions. Natura Naturals Holdings is based in Leamington, Ontario.	Buy	-

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2019-02-19

Natura Naturals Holdings

Leamington, Ontario, Canada

Natura Naturals Holdings, Inc. is a licensed cultivator of cannabis in accordance with the Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations. The company's cultivation facility is capable of producing plants in a 662,000 square-foot greenhouse facility, of which 155,000 is currently licensed, under optimal growing conditions. Natura Naturals Holdings is based in Leamington, Ontario.

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