Leef Brands Discloses Substantial Doubt About Going Concern and Significant Dilution in 10-12G Filing

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Leef Brands Inc. filed a comprehensive registration statement, revealing substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern and detailing recent highly dilutive debt-to-equity conversions.

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• Going Concern Warning Issued

  Management expressed substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months, citing recurring losses, an accumulated deficit of $121.7 million, and a working capital deficit of $13.5 million as of December 31, 2024.

• Highly Dilutive Debt-to-Equity Conversions

  In December 2025, the company converted approximately $10.7 million in debentures into 60,155,339 common shares and issued an equal number of warrants. Additionally, $982,080 in related party debt and accrued liabilities were converted into 5,498,469 common shares. These transactions represent a significant increase in outstanding shares.

• Operational Improvements Amidst Challenges

  Despite overall financial distress, the company reported a 24% increase in net revenue and a significant improvement in gross margin (from 21.9% to 45.1%) for the three months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to internal cultivation at Salisbury Canyon Ranch and expansion into the New York market.

• SEC Registration for Increased Transparency

  The filing of this 10-12G registers the company's common shares under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act, subjecting it to ongoing reporting requirements and increasing regulatory oversight and transparency for investors.

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Leef Brands Inc.'s 10-12G registration statement reveals critical financial distress, with management expressing substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern. This is primarily driven by recurring net losses, a significant accumulated deficit, and a working capital deficit. Recent financing activities in December 2025, detailed in subsequent events, involved highly dilutive debt-to-equity conversions, including over 60 million new shares and warrants from debenture conversions and an additional 5.5 million shares for related party debt. While these actions address immediate capital needs, they significantly increase the share count, impacting existing shareholder value. Investors should be aware of the high financial risk and the company's ongoing need for additional capital in a challenging and highly regulated cannabis market.