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LEEF Brands Announces Acquisition of HIMALAYA, a Leading California Concentrates Brand, to Expand Vertical Integration and Drive Margin Expansion
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LEEF Brands, Inc. (CSE: LEEF) (OTCQB: LEEEF) (“LEEF” or the “Company”), a rapidly growing cannabis company, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Standard Holdings, Inc., the parent company of HIMALAYA VAPOR (“HIMALAYA”), a leading California-based cannabis concentrates brand known for its premium, full-spectrum cartridges and natural formulations. The acquisition strengthens LEEF’s vertical integration st
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