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ARTICLE · 24 JUNE 2019

Antitrust Regulators Seek Additional Information From Cresco Labs, Origin House

Cresco Labs announced this week that United States antitrust regulators are seeking additional information about its anticipated acquisition of Origin House.

United StatesAntitrust/Competition Law

Cresco Labs announced this week that United States antitrust regulators are seeking additional information about its anticipated acquisition of Origin House. Pursuant to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, Cresco Labs was required to notify the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division (the "Division") of the transaction and to observe a waiting period while regulators reviewed the transaction. On June 10, the Division requested additional information regarding the proposed transaction. That request extends the required waiting period up to thirty additional days from the time when Cresco Labs and Origin House supply the required information.

Cresco Labs does not believe the Division's request will significantly impede the transaction's closing. "We are confident that we will be able to submit all requested documentation to the Department of Justice as soon as possible and continue toward closing of the transaction," said Cresco Labs CEO and

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