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Urban-gro, Inc., a Colorado-based design-build firm specializing in indoor farms and cannabis facilities, has seen its stock price surge following the announcement of a merger with Flash Sports & Media, Inc. The company's stock, trading under the ticker symbol UGRO, jumped as much as 60% intraday on October 14, 2025, after signing a binding letter of intent to merge with Flash Sports & Media, according to a
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Under the proposed merger, Flash Sports & Media will own about 90% of the combined company post-merger, and Urban-gro will be renamed Flash Sports & Media Holdings, Inc. . The merger agreement includes a 90-day exclusivity period and a $200,000 cash deposit from Flash as a show of commitment .
Despite the stock surge, UGRO remains below the Nasdaq's $1 minimum bid requirement and is at risk of delisting. The company received a Nasdaq delisting notice in late August for failing to maintain a $1 share price and has been unprofitable with a weak balance sheet . Urban-gro has also defaulted on a $10 million credit line and settled a $1.49 million lawsuit from lender Gemini Finance by issuing common stock .
Urban-gro's challenges mirror broader industry headwinds, including falling cannabis prices and oversupply, which have reduced demand for new grow facilities. Despite these challenges, Urban-gro has demonstrated an ability to win large projects, such as a $24 million construction contract with a leading Midwestern cannabis MSO .
The merger news provides a narrative pivot for Urban-gro, transitioning it from a pure-play controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) services firm into a diversified holding that includes Flash's sports/media business. However, the deal is highly dilutive for existing shareholders, who would be left with only 10% of the combined entity after Flash's preferred shares convert .
Investors appear to be betting that 10% of something bigger is better than 100% of a failing micro-cap. The merger announcement comes after a series of financial crises and strategic maneuvers by Urban-gro, including asset sales and restructuring plans .
The company's stock has been volatile in recent months, with a negative return on assets of –24% . If the merger is consummated, it will likely close in late 2025 or early 2026, pending negotiation of a definitive agreement and approvals .
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