Curaleaf Launches Take‑over Bid for Aurora Cannabis

What Happened
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CURLF) filed a Form 8‑K on August 18, 2026 (Item 8.01) to announce that it launched a take‑over bid for Aurora Cannabis. The company attached a press release describing the bid as Exhibit 99.1. The report was signed by Peter Clateman, Curaleaf’s Chief Legal Officer.

Key Details

• Filing date: August 18, 2026 (Form 8‑K, Item 8.01 — Other Events).
• Event: Curaleaf announced a take‑over bid for Aurora Cannabis; the announcement is provided via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
• Formal note: Under General Instruction B.2 of Form 8‑K, the information and Exhibit 99.1 are furnished (not “filed”) for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act and are not automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.
• Signed by: Peter Clateman, Chief Legal Officer, on behalf of Curaleaf.

Why It Matters
This is a material corporate action indicating Curaleaf is pursuing a potential acquisition of Aurora Cannabis. Such a bid can affect both companies’ stock prices, corporate strategy and may trigger future SEC disclosures (terms of any offer, financing, regulatory approvals). Investors should review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any offer terms and watch for subsequent filings and updates that provide deal specifics.