GrowGeneration Purchases All the Assets of Chlorophyll, Inc.
Creates Hydroponic Supply Operations in Excess of $10 Million in Denver, Colorado
DENVER, CO, Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - GrowGeneration Corp. (OTCQX: GRWG) ("GrowGen" or the "Company"), one of the largest chains of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, with 20 locations serving both commercial and home growers, today announced that it has purchased all the assets of Chlorophyll, Inc. ("Chlorophyll"). Located in Denver, CO, this super store, with over 20,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and retail space, will be the 6th store in the GrowGeneration portfolio of stores in Colorado.
GrowGen CEO Comments:
"This transaction marks our 1st acquisition in 2019, adding $8 Million in revenue to our Company. Adding Chlorophyll, located directly in a strategic location with high visibility in Denver, CO., adds one of the largest and highest volume hydroponic stores in the country. Chlorophyll has a seasoned team, and we are excited that the founders, Beau Speicher and Lee McCall will continue to support the company in a sales and business development role."
Chlorophyll CEO Comments:
"We are excited to be part of the GrowGeneration portfolio of companies. As the largest hydroponic store in Denver, CO, our customers will benefit with more product offerings, competitive pricing and expanded professional services. We were attracted to GrowGeneration's model and track record of building a national chain of stores, applying a professional management team, with a strong financial position."
About GrowGeneration Corp.:
GrowGen owns and operates specialty retail hydroponic and organic gardening stores. Currently, GrowGen has 21 stores, which include 6 locations in Colorado, 6 locations in California, 1 location in Las Vegas, 1 location in Washington, 3 locations in Michigan, 1 location in Rhode Island, 2 locations in Oklahoma, and 1 location in Maine. GrowGen also operates an online superstore for cultivators, located at HeavyGardens.com. GrowGen carries and sells thousands of products, including organic nutrients and soils, advanced lighting technology and state of the art hydroponic equipment to be used indoors and outdoors by commercial and home growers. Our mission is to own and operate GrowGeneration branded stores in all the major legalized cannabis states in the U.S. and Canada. Management estimates that roughly 1,000 hydroponic stores are in operation in the U.S. By 2020 the market is estimated to reach over $23 billion with a compound annual growth rate of 32%.
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Released January 22, 2019