In a bench brief in early March, 420 Premium Markets Ltd. and its associated companies sought an extension of its CCAA proceedings to April 30, 2025.

The brief also seeks to authorize Four20 to establish two classes of Affected Creditors and seeks to accept the filing of the plan of compromise and arrangement of FOUR20 dated March 3, 2025.

The parent companies of cannabis retail chain Four20 Premium Markets first filed a notice of intent to make a proposal under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in May 2024.

The companies 420 Premium Markets Ltd., 420 Investments Ltd., and Green Rock Cannabis Ltd (GRC)., filed the notices of intent following a $9.8 million judgment against 420 for repayment of a bridge loan and related interest and costs to Tilray subsidiary High Park Shops Inc. High Park was created for the purpose of the acquisition of Four20.

Tilray had initiated litigation against 420 after a failed attempt by the former to purchase 420 for approximately $110 million in 2019.

At the time, Four20 had six licensed cannabis retail locations and another 16 locations secured in Alberta. The retailer currently lists 35 locations in Alberta and Ontario. 

Four20 then filed a statement of claim against Tilray in 2020 in an Alberta court for $110 million plus $20 million in damages after Tilray chose to end its deal to buy the retailer, with Four20 saying the BC-based cannabis producer had not acted in good faith. 

In August, the proposal proceedings of 420 Parent, 420 Premium, and GRC commenced under Division I of Part III of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and were extended to September 26, 2024.