Cannabis businesses must prepare for growth and rapid transformation

As cannabis industry growth surges, the market remains volatile. Your business needs to make savvy choices today, charting a path to sustainable profits in the future.

To prepare your business for the next phase should you consider a merger, acquisition, or sale? Would a change in business strategy help you achieve healthier profit margins and cash flows? Rapid cannabis industry growth only adds urgency to questions like these. 

$35 billion: Amount of sales projected for the U.S. cannabis market by 2025

$35 billion

Amount of sales projected for the U.S. cannabis market by 20251


1 "Growth of the U.S. Legal Cannabis Industry,” New Frontier Data, Sept. 27, 2020.

Make more informed decisions to set the stage for growth

Understand the value of your cannabis business

Consider seeking a third-party valuation. Understanding how a prospective buyer, or the market in general, would value your cannabis business will prepare you to speak to third parties about a potential merger, acquisition, or sale. 

Engage due diligence specialists

The right expertise can help you evaluate a potential transaction. Perform a thorough analysis of a proposed acquisition, confirm the deal’s alignment with your business strategy, and consider in advance how to approach integration planning.  

Prepare now for increased scrutiny

Will your company’s financial reporting stand up to an audit or third-party due diligence? Are your accounting processes well-documented? Before you approach potential buyers or investors, make sure your governance and internal controls are sufficiently mature. They will be heavily scrutinized by objective, external parties.
Consider seeking a third-party valuation. Understanding how a prospective buyer, or the market in general, would value your cannabis business will prepare you to speak to third parties about a potential merger, acquisition, or sale. 
The right expertise can help you evaluate a potential transaction. Perform a thorough analysis of a proposed acquisition, confirm the deal’s alignment with your business strategy, and consider in advance how to approach integration planning.  
Will your company’s financial reporting stand up to an audit or third-party due diligence? Are your accounting processes well-documented? Before you approach potential buyers or investors, make sure your governance and internal controls are sufficiently mature. They will be heavily scrutinized by objective, external parties.

Turn to an experienced team for business guidance

The Crowe team is passionate about helping cannabis businesses grow and thrive. We combine deep knowledge of the cannabis industry with the resources and experience of a top 10 accounting firm. Leverage our expertise with these services: 

M&A services

As a recognized M&A leader, Crowe offers support at all phases of a deal: planning, valuation, due diligence, execution, and integration. We understand how to help you minimize risk and maximize value.

IPO readiness

As you prepare to go public, Crowe can help your company work through strategic and technical challenges, leveraging our extensive IPO experience and cannabis industry knowledge. 

How Crowe supports the cannabis industry

Learn more about how Crowe provides next-level support to cannabis businesses.


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