Mr. Ben Kovler reports

OTC MARKETS GROUP WELCOMES GREEN THUMB INDUSTRIES TO OTCQX

Green Thumb Industries Inc. has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market. Green Thumb Industries upgraded to OTCQX from the Pink market.

Green Thumb Industries begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol GTBIF.

"Green Thumb Industries joins an expansive roster of companies that benefit from trading on the efficient and transparent OTCQX market and building visibility among U.S. investors," said Jason Paltrowitz, executive vice-president of corporate services at OTC Markets Group. "Congratulations to Green Thumbs Industries on upgrading to the OTCQX Best Market."

"We're excited to be included on the OTCQX Best Market," said Ben Kovler, Green Thumb Industries founder and chairman. "GTI remains singularly focused on executing on our disciplined enter, open, scale strategy to create long-term value for our shareholders."

Green Thumb Industries was sponsored for OTCQX by MCAP LLC, a qualified third party firm responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and recommending membership.

About Green Thumbs Industries

Green Thumb Industries, a national cannabis cultivator, processor and dispensary operator, is dedicated to providing dignified access to safe and effective cannabis nationwide while giving back to the communities in which it serves. As a vertically integrated company, GTI manufactures and sells a well-rounded suite of branded cannabis products, including flower, concentrates, edibles and topicals.