Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (AWH) is a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator focused on producing high quality cannabis products and delivering exceptional retail experiences. With a national footprint that now encompasses 46 locations, including partner stores, AWH cultivation, manufacturing, and retail facilities across Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Our industry leading in-house brands Ozone, Simply Herb, Effin’, High Wired, and Royale span a full spectrum of categories serving customers through both Ascend-owned dispensaries and an expansive wholesale network. Founded in 2018, AWH is committed to elevating the cannabis industry through innovation, consistency, and responsible growth. The company operates state-of-the-art cultivation and manufacturing facilities and has built one of the most advanced digital retail ecosystems in the industry, including a best-in-class e-commerce platform and Ascend Pay, its cashless payment solution. Through The Co-Lab for Social Equity, AWH partners with equity-owned brands and community organizations to expand opportunity and reinvest in communities disproportionately impacted by prohibition. Guided by integrity and a consumer-first philosophy, Ascend’s mission is to shape the future of cannabis with quality, accessibility, and meaningful community impact.