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Tuesday, 05/06/2025 11:31:27 AM

Tuesday, May 06, 2025 11:31:27 AM

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Setting the Record Straight on GRST and Shawn Leon: Distortions vs. Facts

Let’s address the latest round of misinformation being spread to smear GRST and its CEO, Shawn Leon.

First, the claim that Mr. Leon is “both tenant and landlord” is a gross oversimplification designed to mislead. The leasing arrangement with BH Properties, an entity controlled by Leon, is clearly disclosed in official SEC filings—something the poster ironically cites yet deliberately misrepresents. This type of related-party transaction is legal, disclosed, and governed by standard accounting and SEC compliance rules. Transparency is not deception.

Second, the tired narrative about a “cash-burning story” ignores the realities of companies in high-growth and recovery sectors. The acquisition of Edgewater Recovery Centers by GRST's subsidiary ARIA Kentucky is a strategic expansion, not a liability. Unlike what’s implied, there was investor participation, and yes—generating new revenue streams (like owning real estate instead of leasing it from third parties) is a smart move, not a scandal.

Third, the mockery about filings and press releases falls flat. Annual and quarterly filings sometimes experience delays—especially in small-cap firms navigating acquisitions—but those delays are disclosed, not hidden. And suggesting that positive press release revenue figures are somehow dishonest simply because the company is still investing in growth is disingenuous. Revenue growth and cash flow improvements are two different metrics, and sophisticated investors know that.

Finally, the poster’s tone—full of emojis, sarcasm, and exaggeration—betrays an agenda, not a search for truth. Real investors should look to the official filings, actual numbers, and strategic moves, not anonymous message board commentary laced with personal attacks and selective interpretation.

If you want to understand GRST’s position, read the full SEC filings and watch how management is building value—not how one anonymous poster tries to tear it down with distortion and drama.
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