Akanda Is Slowly Controlling the Map Behind Mexico's Telecom Boom

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 14, 2025) - Akanda Corp. ("Akanda" or the "Company") is researching the security requirements and next steps for a full cultivation license through its cannabis operating subsidiary. Recently, the Company extended its option on its British Columbia asset for an additional two years. While the Company currently operates under its hemp cultivation license, Akanda plans to advance toward a full cultivation license for a range of potential THC products and, in parallel, intends to design and commence the build-out of Health Canada–compliant security measures at the site. This planned security program—anticipated to require enhanced perimeter controls, access management, continuous surveillance, secure storage, and related compliance protocols—is expected to support future licensing inspections and operational readiness for THC and CBD activities.

Over this two-year period, the Company is working to develop Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) assets at the site and to sequence the security build to enable staged commissioning and regulatory engagement. Additional payments are expected to be made based on milestones achieved from the development. The milestones in the agreement include THC cultivation, sales of product, and CBD cultivation; completion of Health Canada–aligned security infrastructure is expected to be a key enabler for achieving these milestones and executing Akanda's strategic vision with respect to its cannabis operating subsidiary, further solidifying its role in the global cannabis industry.

Analysts project Canada's legal cannabis market to expand from roughly USD $3.25–$3.61 billion in 2024 to approximately USD $5.8–$7.2 billion by 2030 (about 10–12% CAGR), trends that Akanda hopes to exploit through the planned Health Canada–compliant site security, staged licensing, and scale-ready operations.

About Akanda Corp.

Akanda Corp., through its cannabis subsidiaries with operations in Canada, is dedicated to cultivating and distributing high-quality cannabis and wellness products that improve lives. Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, and accessible cannabis products to consumers worldwide while promoting sustainable business practices.

Company Contact

ir@akandacorp.com

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This press release may contain "forward-looking statements." Such statements which are not purely historical (including but not limited to statements that contain words such as "will," "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "would," "could" and "estimates") are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future.

Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include: (i) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (ii) risks that could adversely affect Akanda or the expected benefits of its recent business acquisition (the "Transaction") or that the approval of the stockholders of Akanda to authorize and issue its Class B Special Shares, or to approve the Transaction, is not obtained; (iii) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Transaction; (iv) the limited operating history of Akanda and its businesses; (v) the ability of Akanda and its subsidiaries to grow and manage growth effectively; (vi) the ability of Akanda and its subsidiaries to execute their business plans; (vii) estimates of the size of the markets for Akanda's and its subsidiaries' products and services; (viii) the rate and degree of market acceptance of Akanda's products and services; (ix) Akanda's ability to identify and integrate acquisitions; (x) future investments in technology and operations; (xi) potential litigation involving Akanda; (xii) risks relating to the uncertainty of projected financial information; (xiii) the effects of competition on Akanda's businesses; (xiv) developments and changes in laws and regulations; (xv) the impact of significant investigative, regulatory or legal proceedings; (xvi) general economic and market conditions impacting demand for Akanda's products and services; (xvii) the ability to meet Nasdaq's listing standards; (xviii) the ability of Akanda to raise capital, and to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with the Transaction or in the future; (xix) the ability of Akanda to manage its significant debt load and liabilities; and (xx) such other risks and uncertainties as are discussed in Akanda's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC or in other documents Akanda files from time to time with the SEC. Akanda expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Akanda's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Akanda assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Although Akanda believes that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in Akanda's reports and statements filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 13, 2025) - Akanda Corp. ("Akanda" or the "Company") is researching the security requirements and next steps for a full cultivation license through its cannabis operating subsidiary. Recently, the Company extended its option on its British Columbia asset for an additional two years. While the Company currently operates under its hemp cultivation license, Akanda plans to advance toward a full cultivation license for a range of potential THC products and, in parallel, intends to design and commence the build-out of Health Canada–compliant security measures at the site. This planned security program—anticipated to require enhanced perimeter controls, access management, continuous surveillance, secure storage, and related compliance protocols—is expected to support future licensing inspections and operational readiness for THC and CBD activities.

Over this two-year period, the Company is working to develop Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) assets at the site and to sequence the security build to enable staged commissioning and regulatory engagement. Additional payments are expected to be made based on milestones achieved from the development. The milestones in the agreement include THC cultivation, sales of product, and CBD cultivation; completion of Health Canada–aligned security infrastructure is expected to be a key enabler for achieving these milestones and executing Akanda's strategic vision with respect to its cannabis operating subsidiary, further solidifying its role in the global cannabis industry.

Analysts project Canada's legal cannabis market to expand from roughly USD $3.25–$3.61 billion in 2024 to approximately USD $5.8–$7.2 billion by 2030 (about 10–12% CAGR), trends that Akanda hopes to exploit through the planned Health Canada–compliant site security, staged licensing, and scale-ready operations.

About Akanda Corp.

Akanda Corp., through its cannabis subsidiaries with operations in Canada, is dedicated to cultivating and distributing high-quality cannabis and wellness products that improve lives. Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, and accessible cannabis products to consumers worldwide while promoting sustainable business practices.

Company Contact

ir@akandacorp.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements." Such statements which are not purely historical (including but not limited to statements that contain words such as "will," "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "would," "could" and "estimates") are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future.

Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include: (i) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (ii) risks that could adversely affect Akanda or the expected benefits of its recent business acquisition (the "Transaction") or that the approval of the stockholders of Akanda to authorize and issue its Class B Special Shares, or to approve the Transaction, is not obtained; (iii) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Transaction; (iv) the limited operating history of Akanda and its businesses; (v) the ability of Akanda and its subsidiaries to grow and manage growth effectively; (vi) the ability of Akanda and its subsidiaries to execute their business plans; (vii) estimates of the size of the markets for Akanda's and its subsidiaries' products and services; (viii) the rate and degree of market acceptance of Akanda's products and services; (ix) Akanda's ability to identify and integrate acquisitions; (x) future investments in technology and operations; (xi) potential litigation involving Akanda; (xii) risks relating to the uncertainty of projected financial information; (xiii) the effects of competition on Akanda's businesses; (xiv) developments and changes in laws and regulations; (xv) the impact of significant investigative, regulatory or legal proceedings; (xvi) general economic and market conditions impacting demand for Akanda's products and services; (xvii) the ability to meet Nasdaq's listing standards; (xviii) the ability of Akanda to raise capital, and to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with the Transaction or in the future; (xix) the ability of Akanda to manage its significant debt load and liabilities; and (xx) such other risks and uncertainties as are discussed in Akanda's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC or in other documents Akanda files from time to time with the SEC. Akanda expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Akanda's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Akanda assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Although Akanda believes that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in Akanda's reports and statements filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 20, 2025) - Akanda Corp. ("Akanda" or the "Company"), through its cannabis operating subsidiary, has furthered its cannabis investment by extending its option on its British Columbia asset for two additional years. The Company has been working on obtaining its full cultivation license for a variety of potential products containing THC, but currently it is operating under its hemp cultivation license. A further extension of the license would highlight Akanda's commitment to executing its strategic vision and assist in solidifying its role in the global cannabis industry.

The Company plans during this additional two year period to work towards developing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) assets at this site. Additional payments will be made based upon milestones achieved from the development. The milestones in the agreement include THC cultivation, sales of product, and CBD cultivation.

Located on picturesque Gabriola Island, the Company's cultivation facility is expected to benefit from some of the most favorable growing conditions in Canada. The island, situated in the rain shadow of Vancouver Island, enjoys abundant sunshine, balanced rainfall, consistently moderate temperatures year-round and features warm, dry summers and gentle, wet winters. It is expected to create an optimal environment that naturally minimizes mold and pest risks. Combined with clean air and fertile soils, the Company believes that these conditions make Gabriola Island an exceptional location for producing premium, sustainable, and high-yield cannabis and hemp.

About Akanda Corp.

Akanda Corp., through its cannabis subsidiaries with operations in Canada, is dedicated to cultivating and distributing high-quality cannabis and wellness products that improve lives. Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, and accessible cannabis products to consumers worldwide while promoting sustainable business practices.

Company Contact

ir@akandacorp.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements." Such statements which are not purely historical (including but not limited to statements that contain words such as "will," "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "would," "could" and "estimates") are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future.

Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include: (i) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (ii) risks that could adversely affect Akanda or the expected benefits of its recent business acquisition (the "Transaction") or that the approval of the stockholders of Akanda to authorize and issue its Class B Special Shares, or to approve the Transaction, is not obtained; (iii) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Transaction; (iv) the limited operating history of Akanda and its businesses; (v) the ability of Akanda and its subsidiaries to grow and manage growth effectively; (vi) the ability of Akanda and its subsidiaries to execute their business plans; (vii) estimates of the size of the markets for Akanda's and its subsidiaries' products and services; (viii) the rate and degree of market acceptance of Akanda's products and services; (ix) Akanda's ability to identify and integrate acquisitions; (x) future investments in technology and operations; (xi) potential litigation involving Akanda; (xii) risks relating to the uncertainty of projected financial information; (xiii) the effects of competition on Akanda's businesses; (xiv) developments and changes in laws and regulations; (xv) the impact of significant investigative, regulatory or legal proceedings; (xvi) general economic and market conditions impacting demand for Akanda's products and services; (xvii) the ability to meet Nasdaq's listing standards; (xviii) the ability of Akanda to raise capital, and to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with the Transaction or in the future; (xix) the ability of Akanda to manage its significant debt load and liabilities; and (xx) such other risks and uncertainties as are discussed in Akanda's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC or in other documents Akanda files from time to time with the SEC. Akanda expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Akanda's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Akanda assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Although Akanda believes that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in Akanda's reports and statements filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / October 20, 2025 / Markets chase stories every day. What they rarely find is follow-through. Akanda Corp. (NASDAQ:AKAN) is one of the exceptions, a company turning headlines into hard assets and plans into infrastructure that can be measured, touched, and leased.

Its wholly owned subsidiary, First Towers & Fiber (FTF), isn't theorizing about the future of connectivity. It's building it. The company already operates thirty telecom towers and a 700-kilometer dark-fiber network across Mexico, assets backed by long-term lease agreements that generate recurring revenue from one of the fastest-growing digital markets in Latin America.

Now that the foundation is getting bigger, the impact is getting louder.

After-hours on Thursday, Akanda announced that FTF will construct or acquire up to 20 additional towers by the end of 2025, expanding its footprint across Mexico's urban and regional corridors. Each new site adds coverage, boosts network capacity, and strengthens FTF's position inside the Altán Redes Red Compartida project - the $7 billion national telecom buildout already transforming the country's digital landscape.

A Company That's Building, Not Betting

There's no mistaking what's happening here. Altán Redes isn't a pilot, a pitch, or a PowerPoint. It's one of the largest infrastructure undertakings in Latin America - already home to more than 11,000 towers, 80,000 connected localities, and over 24 million people receiving service. Billions have been spent, and billions more are budgeted. It's the real network, and it's been growing month after month.

And inside that grid, FTF has found its stride. Each tower it raises is another proof point in motion. Each fiber route it activates strengthens a system built for permanence, not speculation. That's the new rhythm Akanda is writing; one that turns execution into equity.

When Chris Cooper, CEO of FTF, says the plan is about "executing our growth strategy," he isn't talking in abstractions. He's talking about steel, contracts, and connectivity. Every new tower enhances recurring revenue and reinforces FTF's credibility as a preferred partner for Altán and CFE, two cornerstones of Mexico's communications infrastructure.

Momentum That Markets Notice

Investors are paying attention. AKAN has seen sharp moves throughout October, setting new highs and delivering triple-digit percentage swings as the broader small-cap market rides its own wave of volatility. The difference is that Akanda's moves are coming with substance behind them. Each operational milestone adds real context to the chart: proof that volatility can just as easily reflect traction as turbulence.

The market reaction suggests investors are beginning to see Akanda not as a speculative microcap chasing contracts, but as a verified participant in a project already funded, operational, and expanding. It's the kind of validation that doesn't come from promise, but from performance.

Earlier this year, Akanda raised $12 million in convertible funding to fuel this very phase - capital earmarked for expansion, not survival. That structure gave FTF the runway to scale its operational footprint while staying synchronized with Altán's national rollout-the result: measurable growth that compounds quarter over quarter.

Proof Becomes Permanence

Akanda's evolution is now defined by infrastructure built with intention. The company's mix of active tower builds, growing lease agreements, and expanding fiber corridors positions it inside the country's long-term digital transformation, where recurring revenue replaces one-time wins and each asset compounds value over time.

Yes, the stock can move fast. That's what happens when demand meets a thin float. But that same dynamic amplifies every milestone, with each tower, each route, and each new contract feeding into a structure that's no longer theoretical.

Markets don't reward motion; they reward momentum that lasts. And Akanda's progress, tower by tower and route by route, is starting to look like the kind that leaves a mark. At this stage, the company isn't just part of Mexico's telecom buildout. It's helping build the backbone of it.

That's where proof stops being a headline and starts becoming history.

About Akanda Corp.

Akanda Corp. is an international cannabis company with operations in Europe and North America. The company is dedicated to cultivating and distributing high-quality medical cannabis and wellness products that improve lives. Akanda's mission is to provide safe, reliable, and accessible cannabis products to consumers worldwide while promoting sustainable business practices.

About First Towers & Fiber Corp.

First Towers is focused on tower development and operating its 700+km fiber optic network in the attractive wireless market of Mexico, with an intention to expand to other Latin American countries. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Akanda Corp. .

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