** U.S.-listed shares of Canada-based cannabis firm Canopy
Growth CGC.O rise ~1% to $4.12 premarket
** Canopy USA has completed its acquisition of edibles brand
Wana, inclusive of Wana Wellness, CIMA Group, and Mountain High
Products
** Co now owns 100% of the outstanding equity interests in
Wana
** CGC had completed the acquisition of about 75% shares of
privately owned cannabis firm Lemurian (Jetty) in June
** "With Wana now part of Canopy USA alongside Jetty, Canopy
USA is gaining momentum while reinforcing its commitment to
building a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands in the
U.S. cannabis market," said David Klein, CEO of Canopy Growth
** Up till last close, stock is down 19.96% YTD
(Reporting by Pooja Menon in Bengaluru)
((Pooja.Menon@thomsonreuters.com;))