CAN2113. Valuing Cannabis 2.0: Buckle up, this is about to get interesting!

The session will explore the unique nuances associated with the cannabis industry, including business and intellectual property appraisal challenges. Finding and applying market-based metrics in a rapidly evolving landscape will be contrasted with the use of forward-looking projections under an income approach to value. Jurisdictions like Colorado, Oregon and Washington are now considered to represent established markets versus emerging markets like Michigan, New Jersey and Florida where some are paying premium prices today for potential future opportunity. Lessons learned from Colorado will be highlighted. The session will also briefly explore the challenges of IRC 280E and where to find industry data and resources.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain an understanding of the unique nuances associated with appraisal assignments in the cannabis sector
• Explore the application of the income and market approaches to value
• Identify where to find industry resources