August 17, 2026 — Arlington Capital Advisors (“Arlington”) is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Kiva Brands, Inc (“Kiva”) in connection with the merger of its distribution platform Kiva Sales & Service (“KSS”) with Petalfast. The transaction, which closed on August 17, 2026, brings together two established cannabis sales and distribution businesses under one platform.
KSS connects dispensaries throughout California with premium cannabis brands through its statewide distribution network, providing sales support, logistics and remittance services. Petalfast is a sales, marketing and distribution platform serving emerging and established brands in the regulated cannabis industry. The combination expands the capabilities available to brand partners, bringing together full-service sales, self-directed distribution, retail relationships, digital ordering and logistics. The combined platform preserves both companies’ sales teams and existing partner relationships, while offering flexible service models tailored to brands’ commercial needs.
“This combination brings together complementary capabilities and deep retailer relationships to help cannabis brands in a highly competitive market,” said Dai Truong of Arlington Capital Advisors. “We were pleased to advise KSS on a merger that preserves the strengths of both teams while giving brand partners greater flexibility in how they reach and work with retailers.”
About KSS
Founded after the successful launch of Kiva Confections in 2010, Kiva Sales & Service connects dispensaries throughout California with premium cannabis products, including Kiva, CLSICS, Gelato, Level, Pax, Uncle Arnie’s, CANN, and Emerald Sky. An innovation incubator with a distribution network covering the entire state, KSS provides next-level support and expert logistics services from distribution to remittance.
About Petalfast
Petalfast is a leading national sales, marketing, and distribution platform for the regulated cannabis industry, representing emerging and established brands in California. Notable brands include Smokiez, Sundae, Happy Fruit, Cure Company, and Jungle Boys.
About Arlington Capital Advisors
Arlington Capital Advisors is a boutique investment bank that specializes in providing businesses in the consumer and distribution sectors with advisory services. Arlington focuses on sell-side and buy-side mergers and acquisitions, sourcing growth capital and other capital-centric strategic alternatives for businesses. Securities offered through its affiliate, Arlington Capital Services, member FINRA/SIPC.