Trump Administration's Rescheduling Opens New Avenues for Research, Medical Advancement, and Investment

STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, today applauds the Trump Administration's action to implement the most impactful federal cannabis reform of the past fifty years by rescheduling cannabis as a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.

"Curaleaf thanks President Trump for acting on his commitment to move forward with cannabis reclassification and we express our deep gratitude to him for this bold move," said Boris Jordan, Chairman and CEO of Curaleaf. "Moving the plant from Schedule I to Schedule III acknowledges what has been known for thousands of years, that the cannabis plant has medicinal properties. This policy shift by the United States government sets a precedent for how cannabis should be viewed globally and we eagerly await Attorney General Pam Bondi's prompt execution of President Trump's order."

Rescheduling cannabis to Schedule III is a meaningful step toward destigmatizing the plant by opening avenues to federally funded clinical research, supporting veterans, expanding patient access, and more. It also eliminates onerous tax penalties and creates opportunities for expanded investment into state programs that will create jobs and tax revenue for local communities.

"Under President Trump's leadership," Jordan continued, "this historic action will help bring logic to federal cannabis policy, ensuring the law reflects both scientific understanding and widespread public support. Momentum has been building across party lines for decades, and now is the time for meaningful, lasting reform."

The reclassification of cannabis aligns with nearly nine-in-ten U.S. adults who support legalization for medical use, recreational use, or both. Curaleaf remains committed to the destigmatization and decriminalization of cannabis through community-based initiatives. For more information about Curaleaf's community-based initiatives, retail locations or product offerings, please visit https://curaleaf.com.

About Curaleaf Holdings

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, Anthem, and The Hemp Company provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Curaleaf is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CURA and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol CURLF. For more information, please visit https://ir.curaleaf.com.

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Investor Contact:
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
Camilo Lyon, Chief Investment Officer
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