CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cresco Labs, Inc. (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF) (“Cresco” or “the Company”) one of the largest vertically integrated multistate cannabis operators in the United States, announced it has obtained eligibility with The Depository Trust Company (DTC) for its common shares listed on the OTCQX.
“Our shareholders will now be able to electronically transfer shares between brokerages in the U.S.,” said Charles Bachtell, Co-founder and CEO of Cresco Labs. “DTC will allow for a more convenient trading experience for current and future shareholders, something we hope will have a positive impact on the liquidity and demand of our stock.”
A subsidiary of Depository Trust and Clearing Corp, DTC was established in 1973 to reduce costs and provide clearing and settlement efficiencies. DTC retains custody of more than 1.3 million active securities valued at US$54.2 Trillion as of 7/31/2017.
About Cresco Labs, Inc.
Cresco Labs, based in Chicago, is a leading U.S. cannabis company with experienced management, access to capital and a demonstrated growth strategy. As a differentiated grower, processor and retailer of premium cannabis operating across the United States, the company focuses on entering highly regulated markets with outsized demand potential and strong regulatory structures. Its impressive speed-to-market gives Cresco a distinct competitive advantage as it replicates its model to expand its national footprint. Cresco’s proven ability to execute is complemented by a cutting-edge brand strategy spearheaded by several of the brightest minds in consumer marketing in the nation. Cresco’s products are tailored to all major consumer segments: everyday cannabis, medicinally focused, connoisseur grade, and chef inspired edibles by James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Mindy Segal. Learn more about Cresco Labs at www.crescolabs.com.
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