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NOTE 4. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY ARRANGEMENTS |
The Company has shared interest in the two entities, MediFarm I and MediFarm I RE, with another investor for the operation of a cultivation and dispensary in Nevada. The entities are considered to be VIEs and the Company is considered to be the primary beneficiary by reference to the power and benefits criterion under ASC 810, Consolidation. The Company has reviewed the provisions within the operating agreements and other factors which would grant the Company the power to manage and make decisions that affect the operation of these VIEs.
As the primary beneficiary of MediFarm I and MediFarm I RE, the financial statements of the entities are consolidated. All intercompany transactions are eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
The aggregate carrying values of the VIEs assets and liabilities, after elimination of any intercompany transactions and balances, in the consolidated balance sheets were as follows (in thousands):
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