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EDMONTON, Dec. 2, 2019 /CNW/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the
"Company" or "Aurora") (NYSE │ TSX: ACB), the Canadian company
defining the future of cannabis worldwide, is pleased to
acknowledge the Company's ranking in the 2019 annual Report on
Business ("ROB") review of Corporate Boards, known as Board
Games. Published in its 18th year, the ROB Board Games
considers dozens of governance criteria, extending beyond those
required by formal regulations. Aurora achieved a score of 67 (out
of a total score of 100), representing a significant increase over
the prior year, a substantially higher ranking than others in its
peer group of companies.
"Aurora's improvement in the ROB Board Games was made possible
by the swift and responsible actions by the collective Board and
with the full support of management," said Michael Singer, Executive Chairman of Aurora.
"Immediately following the 2018 Board Games report, our Board
underwent a critical review of its practices, policies and
disclosures in an effort to be explicitly transparent with our
shareholders and demonstrate leadership through its commitment to
enhancing overall governance as Aurora continues advancing as the
global cannabis leader. We are very pleased with this marked
improvement and yet another important point of differentiation of
Aurora from its peers."
In partnership with its strategic advisors and the active
participation of all Board members, Aurora was able to implement a
series of important changes ahead of the close of its fiscal year,
June 30, 2019.
Norma Beauchamp, Chair of
Aurora's Corporate Nominating and Governance Committee, added, "I
am proud of the efforts this Board has undergone in a very short
timeframe and with great determination to make big and critical
shifts that are akin to mature businesses. We still have room for
growth and are already in the process of implementing even further
adjustments that we believe are appropriate for Aurora's long-term
success. The dramatic rise in ranking is a testament to the
conviction of the organization."
The 2019 Board Games and complete methodology can be accessed
here. Aurora's Board of Directors circular can be viewed here.
About Aurora
Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta,
Canada with funded capacity in excess of 625,000 kg per
annum and sales and operations in 25 countries across five
continents, Aurora is one of the world's largest and leading
cannabis companies. Aurora is vertically integrated and
horizontally diversified across every key segment of the value
chain, from facility engineering and design to cannabis breeding
and genetics research, cannabis and hemp production, derivatives,
high value-add product development, home cultivation, wholesale and
retail distribution.
Highly differentiated from its peers, Aurora has established a
uniquely advanced, consistent and efficient production strategy,
based on purpose-built facilities that integrate leading-edge
technologies across all processes, defined by extensive automation
and customization, resulting in the massive scale production of
high-quality consistent product. Designed to be replicable and
scalable globally, our production facilities are designed to
produce cannabis at significant scale, with high quality,
industry-leading yields, and low-per gram production costs. Each of
Aurora's facilities is built to meet European Union Good
Manufacturing Practices ("EU GMP") standards. Certification has
been granted to Aurora's first production facility in Mountain View
County, the MedReleaf Markham facility, and its wholly owned
European medical cannabis distributor Aurora Deutschland. All
Aurora facilities are designed and built to the EU GMP
standard.
In addition to the Company's rapid organic growth and strong
execution on strategic M&A, which to date includes 17 wholly
owned subsidiary companies – MedReleaf, CanvasRX, Peloton
Pharmaceutical, Aurora Deutschland, H2 Biopharma, BC Northern
Lights, Larssen Greenhouses, CanniMed Therapeutics, Anandia,
HotHouse Consulting, MED Colombia, Agropro, Borela, ICC Labs,
Whistler, Chemi Pharmaceutical, and Hempco – Aurora is
distinguished by its reputation as a partner and employer of choice
in the global cannabis sector, having invested in and established
strategic partnerships with a range of leading innovators,
including: Radient Technologies Inc. (TSXV: RTI), Cann Group Ltd.
(ASX: CAN), Micron Waste Technologies Inc. (CSE: MWM), Choom
Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO), CTT Pharmaceuticals (OTCC: CTTH),
Alcanna Inc. (TSX: CLIQ), High Tide Inc. (CSE: HITI), EnWave
Corporation (TSXV: ENW), Capcium Inc. (private), Evio Beauty Group
(private), and Wagner Dimas (private).
Aurora's Common Shares trade on the TSX and NYSE under the
symbol "ACB", and is a constituent of the S&P/TSX Composite
Index.
For more information about Aurora, please visit our investor
website, investor.auroramj.com
Terry Booth,
CEO
Aurora Cannabis Inc.
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"forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable
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"estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other
similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions
"may" or "will" occur. These forward-looking statements are only
predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the
conclusions or making the projections contained in the
forward-looking statements throughout this news release.
Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions, estimates and
assumptions of management in light of management's experience and
perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected
developments at the date the statements are made, such as current
and future market conditions, the current and future regulatory
environment and future approvals and permits. Forward-looking
statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and
other factors that management believes to be relevant and
reasonable in the circumstances could cause actual events, results,
level of activity, performance, prospects, opportunities or
achievements to differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements, including general business and economic
conditions, changes in laws and regulations, product demand,
changes in prices of required commodities, competition and other
risks, uncertainties and factors set out under the heading "Risk
Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated
September 10, 2019 (the "AIF") and
filed with Canadian securities regulators available on the
Company's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The Company
cautions that the list of risks, uncertainties and other factors
described in the AIF is not exhaustive and other factors could also
adversely affect its results. Readers are urged to consider the
risks, uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating the
forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on such information. The Company is under no obligation,
and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly
required by applicable securities laws.
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