NEW YORK, July 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of CannTrust Holdings Inc. (“CannTrust” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CTST). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.

The investigation concerns whether CannTrust and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On July 8, 2019, CannTrust disclosed that Health Canada, the Canadian government department responsible for national public health, found that the Company’s greenhouse facility in Pelham, Ontario is non-compliant with certain regulations.  As a result, Health Canada placed a hold on 5,200 kilograms of dried cannabis harvested from unlicensed rooms in the facility, along with an additional 7,500 kilograms voluntarily held by the Company, until the Pelham facility becomes compliant. 

On this news, CannTrust’s stock price fell $1.11 per share, or more than 22%, to close at $3.83 per share on July 8, 2019.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com