AWH is seeking to compel injunctive relief to close the transactions contemplated by the Investment Agreement between AWH and MedMen

Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH" or the "Company") (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH), a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator focused on bettering lives through cannabis, announced it has filed a complaint commencing a lawsuit in the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York in New York County against MedMen NY, Inc. and MM Enterprises USA, LLC (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) ("MedMen") in which AWH is seeking an order compelling specific performance of the transactions contemplated by the Investment Agreement among AWH and MedMen.  In addition, AWH has made an application for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order to maintain the status quo between the parties and to prevent any actions by the MedMen parties that would result in additional encumbrances on the equity or assets of MedMen NY, Inc. 

About AWH

AWH is a vertically integrated operator with assets in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts and New Jersey. AWH owns and operates state-of-the-art cultivation facilities, growing award winning strains and producing a curated selection of products. AWH produces and distributes Ozone branded products. For more information, visit www.awholdings.com. 

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