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Canopy Growth Strengthens Balance Sheet with
Optional Early Prepayment to Reduce Term Loan by US$100 Million
Early Prepayment Reduces Annual Interest Expense
by US$13 Million, Extends Maturity of Term Loan to September 2027
SMITHS FALLS, ON. April 1, 2025 - Canopy Growth Corporation
("Canopy Growth" or the "Company") (TSX: WEED) (Nasdaq: CGC), a world-leading cannabis company dedicated to unleashing
the power of cannabis to improve lives, announced today that it has made an optional early prepayment under its senior secured term loan
(the "Term Loan") in an aggregate principal amount equal to US$100 million at a discounted price of US$97.5 million. This
results in interest expense savings of approximately US$13 million on an annualized basis.
"Canopy has further improved its balance sheet with this early
prepayment by reducing our overall debt position as well as lowering annual interest costs," said Judy Hong, CFO of Canopy Growth.
"In addition, with this prepayment now made, we have no material debt obligation until September 2027."
This prepayment was optional under the terms of the agreement between
the Company and its senior lenders as part of a series of amendments to the Term Loan (the "Term Loan Amendment"). Pursuant
to the Term Loan Amendment, Canopy Growth had the option to make this prepayment by March 31, 2025 (the "Second Prepayment").
As a result of making the Second Prepayment, the maturity date of the Term Loan has been extended to September 18, 2027.
The optional early prepayment of the Term Loan demonstrates Canopy
Growth's continued focus on reducing debt and improving its balance sheet, positioning the Company for sustainable growth in the
evolving global cannabis market.
Director, Communications
Director, Investor Relations
Canopy Growth is a world-leading cannabis company dedicated to unleashing the power of cannabis to improve lives.
Through an unwavering commitment to our consumers, Canopy Growth delivers
innovative products with a focus on premium and mainstream cannabis brands including Tweed, 7ACRES, DOJA, Deep Space and Claybourne, as
well as category-defining vaporization devices by Storz & Bickel. In addition, Canopy Growth serves medical cannabis patients
globally with principal operations in Canada, Germany, Poland, and Australia.
Canopy Growth has also established a comprehensive ecosystem to realize
the opportunities presented by the U.S. THC market through an unconsolidated, non-controlling interest in Canopy USA. Canopy USA's
portfolio includes ownership of Acreage Holdings, a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator with operations throughout the
U.S. Northeast and Midwest, as well as ownership of Wana Brands, a leading North American edibles brand, and majority ownership of Jetty
Extracts, a California-based producer of high-quality cannabis extracts and clean vape technology.
At Canopy Growth, we're shaping a future where cannabis is embraced
for its potential to enhance well-being and improve lives. With high-quality products, a commitment to responsible use, and a focus on
enhancing the communities where we live and work, we're paving the way for a better understanding of all that cannabis can offer.
For more information visit www.canopygrowth.com.