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Canaccord Genuity U.S. Cannabis Symposium www.terrascend.com OCTOBER 3, 2 019 Disclaimer Investors and prospective investors should rely only on the information contained in the disclosure filings (the Filings) of TerrAscend Corp. (the


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Canaccord Genuity U.S. Cannabis Symposium

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Disclaimer

Investors and prospective investors should rely only on the information contained in the disclosure filings (the “Filings”) of TerrAscend Corp. (the “Company”). This presentation is qualified in its entirety by reference to, and must be read in conjunction with, the information contained in Filings. An investor or prospective investor is not entitled to rely on parts of the information contained in this presentation to the exclusion of others, and the Company is not authorized to provide different or additional information. An investment in the securities discussed in this presentation is speculative and subject to a number of risks that should be considered by an investor or prospective investor. Investors and prospective investors should carefully consider the risks described in the Filings. This presentation does not constitute an offering of securities and the information contained herein is subject to the information contained in the Filings. Unless otherwise specified, all monetary amounts in this presentation are in Canadian dollars. Forward-Looking Information This presentation contains forward-looking information or statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information may relate to the Company’s future outlook and anticipated events, plans or results, and may include information regarding the Company’s objectives, goals, strategies, future revenue or performance and capital expenditures, and other information that is not historical information. Particularly, information regarding the Company’s expectations of performance, achievements, prospects or opportunities, or the markets in which the Company operates, is forward-looking information. Forward-looking information can often be identified by the use of terminology such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “expect,” “pending,” “in process,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “can,” the negatives thereof, variations thereon and similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, intentions, projections or other characterizations of future events

  • r circumstances contain forward-looking information. Forward-looking information contained in this presentation is based on the Company’s opinions, estimates and assumptions in light of management’s experience and perception of historical trends, current

conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that management currently believes are appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. The forward-looking information contained in this presentation represents the Company’s expectations as of the date of this presentation or the date indicated, regardless of the time of delivery of the presentation. All of the forward-looking information contained in this presentation is expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements. Potential investors should consult their own professional advisors to ascertain and assess the income tax, legal, risk factors and other aspects of their potential investment in the Company. Risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking information in this presentation include: the Company’s exposure to legal and regulatory risk; the effect of the legalization of adult-use cannabis in jurisdictions where the Company

  • perates on the medical cannabis industry is unknown and may significantly and negatively affect the Company’s medical cannabis business; that the medical benefits, viability, safety, efficacy, dosing and social acceptance of cannabis are not as currently

expected; that adverse changes or developments affecting the Company’s main or planned facilities may have an adverse effect on the Company; that the medical cannabis industry and market may not continue to exist or develop as anticipated or the Company may not be able to succeed in this market; risks related to market competition; risks related to the proposed adult-use and medical cannabis industries and markets including the Company’s ability to enter into or compete in such markets; that the Company has a limited operating history and a history of net losses and that it may not achieve or maintain profitability in the future; risks related to the Company’s current or proposed international operations; risks related to future third party strategic alliances or the expansion of currently existing relationships with third parties; that the Company may not be able to successfully identify and execute future acquisitions or dispositions or successfully manage the impacts of such transactions on its operations; risks inherent to the

  • peration of an agricultural business; that the Company may be unable to attract, develop and retain key personnel; risks resulting from significant interruptions to the Company’s access to certain key inputs such as raw materials, electricity, water and other utilities;

that the Company may be unable to transport its cannabis products to patients in a safe and efficient manner; risks related to recalls of the Company’s cannabis products or product liability or regulatory claims or actions involving the Company’s cannabis products; risks related to the Company’s reliance on pharmaceutical distributors, suppliers and skilled labor; that the Company, or the cannabis industry more generally, may receive unfavourable publicity or become subject to negative consumer or investor perception; that certain events or developments in the cannabis industry more generally may impact the Company’s reputation or its relationships with customers or suppliers; risks related to insurance; that the Company may become subject to liability arising from fraudulent or illegal activity by its employees, contractors, consultants and others; that the Company may experience breaches of security at its facilities or losses as a result of the theft of its products; risks related to the Company’s information technology systems; that the Company may be unable to sustain its revenue growth and development; that the Company may be unable to expand its operations quickly enough to meet demand or manage its operations beyond their current scale; that the Company may be unable to secure adequate or reliable sources of necessary funding; risk related to the available funds of the Company and the use of such funds; risks related to, or associated with, the Company’s exposure to reporting requirements; risks related to conflicts of interest; risks related to the reliance on the expertise and judgment of senior management of the Company, and ability to retain such senior management; risks related to the management of growth; risk of litigation; risks related to energy costs; risks related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; risks related to the Company’s potential exposure to greater-than-anticipated tax liabilities; risks related to the protection and enforcement of the Company’s intellectual property rights, or the intellectual property that it licenses from others; that the Company may become subject to allegations that it or its licensors are in violation of the intellectual property rights of third parties; that the Company may not realize the full benefit of the clinical trials or studies that it participates in; that the Company may not realize the full benefit of its licenses if the licensed material has less market appeal than expected and the licenses may not be profitable; and any other risks that may be included in the Filings. Although management has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information in this presentation, there may be other risk factors not presently known to the Company or that the Company presently believes are not material that could also cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking information in this presentation. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers and viewers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date

  • made. The forward-looking information contained in this presentation represents the Company’s expectations as of the date of this presentation or the date indicated, regardless of the time of delivery of the presentation. The Company disclaims any intention,
  • bligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

All of the forward-looking information contained in this presentation is expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements. Investors and potential investors should consult their own professional advisors to ascertain and assess the income tax, legal, risk factors and other aspects of their investment or potential investment in the Company and should carefully consider the risks described in the Filings. Third Party Information The information contained in this presentation, including information provided by third parties, has not been independently verified and no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, accuracy, completeness, correctness or timeliness of the information or opinions expressed herein.

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TerrAscend at a Glance

(1) Metrics presented on a pro forma basis for pending acquisitions (2) Pro forma revenue presented as though completed and pending acquisitions had closed on January 1, 2019 (3) As of September 30, 2019 and inclusive of all potentially dilutive securities

Investment Highlights

Access to three of the world’s largest cannabinoid markets with strong foothold in the U.S. and Canada, as well as distribution capabilities to the European Union Growing portfolio of premium consumer-facing brands and products Uniquely positioned for growth with a four-pronged business model that includes Multi- State Operator (MSO) platform in the U.S. and Canadian Licensed Production (LP) Experienced leadership team with deep roots and proven track record in life sciences and

  • ther regulated industries

Active consolidator with M&A expertise in the highly fragmented U.S. cannabis industry A global cannabinoid company, committed to scientific innovation and operational integrity

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Retail Dispensaries

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Owned Brands

275K+

  • Sq. ft. of Cultivation

& Production under Development

13%

Pro Forma QoQ Revenue Growth(2)

Key Metrics(1)

$141M+

FY2019 Revenue Guidance

$42M

Pro Forma Q2 2019 Revenue(2)

$940M+

Fully Diluted Market Cap(3)

500+

Employees

10,000+

Store Distribution Network for CBD

85K+

  • Sq. ft. of Cultivation

& Production

Leading platform for innovation in drug development, R&D, and plant science

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Canadian Licensed Producer (LP) with Global Distribution

North American Operator with Global Capabilities and Reach

Growing U.S. Footprint with Selective Vertical Integration Canadian Operations with Platform for Global Distribution

Nationwide distribution network for CBD products and brands

PA CA NV NJ Nationwide

Drug Development and R&D Platform Hemp-Derived CBD Brand Development and Distribution U.S. Multi-State Operator (MSO)

Unique Four-Pronged Business Model

TerrAscend has 1 of only 11 facilities in the world with an EU-Good Manufacturing Practices (EU-GMP) certificate enabling distribution to European consumers EU GMP standards for pharmaceuticals are among the most rigorous in the world, demanding the highest level of quality assurance and product consistency

Cultivation Distribution Production R&D

Mississauga, ON

Cultivation Distribution Production Retail Cultivation Distribution Production Retail Distribution Cultivation Distribution Production Retail Cultivation Distribution Production Retail Under Development Operational Legend

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Company Geography Overview Transaction Value(1) (USD) Status

Nationwide Distribution Industry leader in the production and distribution of hemp-derived health and wellness products $13.0M Closed Jan. 2019 California Recognized as one of the nation’s premier chain of dispensaries with multiple locations in California $72.5M Closed May 2019 California Cannabis brand focused on the cultivation of ultra-premium flowers $2.9M Signed Aug. 2019 Expected close of Q4 2019 Pennsylvania One of five vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor, and dispensary operators in Pennsylvania $125.0M Closed Sep. 2019 Nevada Vertically integrated operation in Nevada with cultivation, edible manufacturing and a retail location $35.9M Signed Feb. 2019 Expected close of Q4 2019

Active Consolidator in a Highly Fragmented U.S. Market

Significant Opportunities for… M&A Transactions to Date

  • Geographic expansion and diversification
  • Accelerated market access for brands and

formulations of both TerrAscend and target companies

  • Partnering with experienced management

teams and industry experts

  • Expedited growth and operating efficiencies

through economies of scale

With Proven Ability to Execute

  • Management has expertise in acquiring and

integrating businesses

  • Robust and proprietary pipeline of
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  • ~US$250M cumulative transaction value of

acquisitions(1)

  • 4 strategic acquisitions signed or closed in last

10 months

(California Entities) (Nevada Entity) (1) Transaction values exclude consideration contingent on future financial performance (2) Previously known as Grander Distribution (3) Represents transaction value to acquire 49.9% ownership stake of ABI SF (4) Estimated for illustrative purposes based on TerrAscend’s share price as of September 30, 2019

(2) (3) (4)

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US$20B hemp-derived CBD

  • pportunity in the U.S.(1)

Rapid new product & brand development Strong, established supply base

Established Multi-Brand Hemp-Derived CBD Distribution with Access to Over 10K Stores

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  • 50+ SKUs, including tinctures,

edibles, and vapes

  • Strong recognition with Gen X

and young adults

  • Significant traction in

convenience stores, smoke and vape shops

  • 15+ SKUs, including formulated

gel caps and tinctures

  • Universal appeal across

customer segments

  • Expansion into natural foods

as well as health and wellness channels

(1) Projected product sales for 2024 per Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics

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Named the best-designed dispensary in the country by Architectural Digest Three retail stores in California and one retail store in Nevada generated ~US$45M revenue in 2018 Awarded regulatory approval in February for fifth location in Berkeley, CA on high-foot traffic Telegraph Avenue. Construction expected to commence in Q4 2019 Additional retail license for undisclosed location in California and dispensary currently under construction in New Jersey Data-backed insights into customer purchasing patterns TerrAscend to leverage iconic brand and store model in other geographies across the United States

Award-Winning Dispensary to Serve as Cornerstone of U.S. Retail Footprint

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One of five permitted vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor, and dispensary operators in Pennsylvania Dispensary in Plymouth Meeting, PA with rights to open two additional dispensaries in the Philadelphia area 67,000 sq. ft. facility operating at full capacity with an expansion to 127,000 sq. ft. under construction(1) that will result in over 80,000 sq. ft. of total canopy space

Entrance into Pennsylvania Market through Ilera Healthcare

  • State-of-the-art greenhouse designed for optimal plant growth
  • Cultivation and processing facility with a genetic library of over

170 cannabis strains

  • Significant market share in Pennsylvania’s limited license market

Ilera distributes its products to 60 of 62 medical cannabis dispensaries

  • Maintained experienced management team with operating

expertise and intellectual property knowledge-base

  • Highly accretive to TerrAscend’s margin profile

(1) Expected completion December 2019 / January 2020

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