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Creating a Preeminent Global Cannabis Company

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DisclaimerCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: Certain information in contained in this presentation constitutes forward-looking statements under applicablesecurities laws. Any statements that are contained in this presentation that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward lookingstatements are often identified by terms such as “may”, “should”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “potential”, “believe”, “intend” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this presentation include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to accretive earnings, anticipated benefits associated with the acquisition of MedReleaf(herein the “Transaction”), statements with respect to the pro forma effect of the Transaction on the combined company and its strategy going forward, the completion of any capitalproject or expansions, the timing for the completion of the Transaction; the consideration to be received by shareholders of MedReleaf, which may fluctuate in value due to Auroracommon shares forming the consideration; statements with respect to the funded production capacity which may not be achieved or realized within the time frames stated or at all, theanticipated size and or revenue associated with the adult consumer market in Canada and the global market for medical marijuana, the satisfaction of closing conditions including,without limitation (i) required Aurora and MedReleaf shareholder approvals; (ii) necessary court approval in connection with the plan of arrangement, (iii) receipt of any requiredapprovals under the Competition Act; (iv) certain termination rights available to the parties under the Arrangement Agreement; (v) Aurora obtaining the necessary approvals from the TSXfor the listing of its common shares in connection with the Transaction; and (vi) other closing conditions, including, without limitation, compliance by Aurora and MedReleaf with variouscovenants contained in the Arrangement Agreement. In particular, there can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed or completed on the terms described in thispresentation. Forward looking statements are based on certain assumptions regarding Aurora and MedReleaf, including expected growth, results of operations, performance, industrytrends and growth opportunities. While Aurora and MedReleaf consider these assumptions to be reasonable, based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect.Recipients are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained herein. Forward-looking statements also necessarily involve known and unknown risks,including, without limitation, risks associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry events; future legislative and regulatory developments; inability to access sufficientcapital from internal and external sources, and/or inability to access sufficient capital on favorable terms; the early stage of the cannabis industry in Canada generally, realization offunded production estimates, income tax and regulatory matters; the ability of Aurora to implement its business strategies; competition; currency and interest rate fluctuations; the riskof difficulties in the integration of Aurora and MedReleaf, the estimated size of the adult consumer market for cannabis in Canada, the estimated size of the global medical cannabismarket and other risks.

Recipients are cautioned that the foregoing risks are not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as there can be noassurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation,may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.

Forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect our expectations as of the date hereof, and thus are subject tochange thereafter. Aurora and MedReleaf disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future eventsor otherwise, except as required by law. Factors that could cause anticipated opportunities and actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, matters referred to aboveand elsewhere in Aurora’s and MedReleaf’s public filings and the material change reports that will be filed in respect of this Transaction, which are, or will be, available on SEDAR.

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A Compelling Combination for Accelerated Growth

Industry Leading Scale

Extensive Distribution Channels in Canada and Internationally

Enhanced Capital Markets Profile

Proven Execution & Agility Across Value

Chain

Innovation and R&D Excellence

Low ProductionCosts and Industry

Leading Yields

Award Winning Product Lines Support

Brand Leadership

$Enhanced

Diversification

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Brands

R&D Technology and Genetics

Domestic and International Distribution

Overview

8 Facilities430,000+(1) kg/year

3 Facilities140,000+ kg/year

SAQ, PharmaChoice, Pharmasave, Liquor Stores,

Pedanios, Shoppers Drug MartSAQ, Cannamedical Pharma,

Shoppers Drug Mart

24 distinct strains in production, oil products, topical creams, capsules

20+ dried products, 6 oil products, 4 capsule products,

topical creams

Aurora, CanniMed, HempCo, Radient

TechnologiesMedReleaf, San Rafael '71,

Woodstock, AltaVie

Funded Capacity

State-of-the art automation, 17+ years of cannabis

research

High-yield cultivator, proprietary genetics,

substantive patient data

570,000+ kg/year

Robust distribution

17 Lift Canadian Cannabis Awards

Comprehensive portfolio

Higher pace of innovation from seed to sale supported by leading research team

Funded Capacity

Products

1. Includes proportionate share of The Green Organic Dutchman (23,000 kg per annum).

Combined Company

Transaction Highlights

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Transaction Summary

Proposed Transaction

• Aurora to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of MedReleaf in an all-share transaction• Unanimously approved by the boards of directors of each of company• Court approved Plan of Arrangement• Pro forma ownership of 61% Aurora / 39% MedReleaf

Consideration to MedReleaf

• MedReleaf shareholders will receive 3.575x Aurora common shares for each MedReleaf common share

• Implies a price of C$29.44 per MedReleaf common share and a premium of approximately 34%, based on the 20-day volume weighted average prices of Aurora and MedReleaf as of 11-May-18

• Implies a total transaction value of approximately C$3.2 bn on a fully diluted basis

Key Approvals and Conditions

• Aurora shareholder approval (majority of votes cast at a special meeting)• MedReleaf shareholder approval (66 2/3% of votes cast at a special meeting)• 56% of existing MedReleaf shareholders have entered into irrevocable hard lock-ups with Aurora to vote in favour of

the Arrangement• Customary regulatory, court approvals, and other closing conditions

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Transaction Summary (cont’d)

DealProtection

• Reciprocal and customary non-solicitation covenants• Reciprocal 5 business day right to match any superior proposal• Termination fee of C$80 mm payable by either party under certain specified circumstances • Expense reimbursement of C$15 mm payable by either party under certain specified circumstances

Timing

• Mailing of special meeting materials expected to occur during the month of June 2018• Special meetings of Aurora and MedReleaf shareholders expected to occur during month of July 2018 and closing of

the transaction is expected thereafter following receipt of all required regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions

Aurora + MedReleafA Compelling Combination for Accelerated Growth

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What MedReleaf Brings to AuroraAll Boxes Checked

High Quality Assurance and Quality Control (ISO 9001 and ICH-GMP

Certified Facilities)

Strategic and Creative Brand-Seeding Based on Deep Consumer

Insights

Established Presence in Eastern Canada

Award Winning Products

Expanding International FootprintDeep Technical Expertise andHigh-Yield Indoor Cultivator

EstablishedBrand in Canadian

Medical Cannabis Market

Focus on Clinical R&D, Patient Data and Innovative Product

Development

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What Aurora Brings to MedReleafAll Boxes Checked

Technical Know-How in Building Low Cost, Fully Automated Facilities Enhanced Market Liquidity

Established Western Canadian Presence

European Union (EU) GMP Certified

Strong Brands, Innovation and Product Development

Domestic and International Distribution Capabilities

Participation Acrossthe Entire Value Chain

Advanced R&D and Technological Capabilities

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Go-Forward Strategy

Strategic M&A

Acquire Brands & Expertise Across

Value Chain

Expand Portfolio of Strategic Partnerships

Gain Access to New Region and

Distribution Channels

Capacity

Establish a Large Global Production Footprint, Based

on Market-Leading

Technological Design and Operational Know-How

High-Tech, Lost-Cost Facilities

International Distribution

Leverage Global Footprint through GMP Facilities to Facilitate Growth

into the International

Medical Market

Well-recognized Medical &

Consumer Brands

Expand Portfolio of Brands for

Medical & Adult Consumer Use

R&D

Leverage R&D Capabilities to

Develop a Well-Diversified Portfolio of IP (Medical and

Consumer Products,

Technologies)

Scale, Costs, Agility, Innovation and Execution to Accelerate Growth

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Building Growing Extraction Testing, R&D Distribution Products BrandsConsumer

EngagementFormulation

• Larssen is a design and engineering consultancy for efficient greenhouses

• Low-cost operations

• MedReleaf has exceptionally high yields

• Aurora and CMED offer a diverse set of genetics

• Aurora investment in Radient,an extraction company

• MedReleaf was the first LP to launch a topical cream & oil capsules

• Aurora has creams, capsules and a strong pipeline of products

• MedReleaf has a diverse product offering, including softgels and a robust pipeline of product innovations

• Multiple PhD researchers

• MedReleaf brings 10+ years of research and patient data

• CMED brings 17+ years of clinical & research studies

• Agreementswith SDM, SAQ, PharmaChoice, Liquor Stores and many more

• Robustinternational distribution network

• Complementary and ancillary products, including BC Northern Lights, HempCo and many more

• Both companies have well-recognized medical and consumer brands

• Strong consumer engagement, with mobile app, customer care and same-day delivery in Ontario

40+pro-forma cannabis

strains

Vertical Integration with Horizontal DiversificationA Global Company with Expertise Across the Value Chain

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Industry Leading Scale11 Production Facilities

AURORA AURORA AURORA AURORA AURORA AURORA AURORA AURORA MEDRELEAF MEDRELEAF MEDRELEAF Total TGOD(1) TGOD(1)

Facility Alberta (Mountain)

Quebec(Vie)

Quebec (Lachute)

Sask. (Saskatoon)CanniMed

Alberta(Sky)

Denmark(Odense)

Denmark(Nordic)

Alberta(Sun)

Ontario (Markham)

Ontario (Bradford)

Ontario(Exeter)

Alberta, Ontario, Quebec,

Sask., Denmark

Ontario(Hamilton)

Quebec(Valleyfield)

Footprint (sq.ft) 55,000 40,000 48,000 97,000 800,000 100,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 55,000 210,000 1,000,000 4,505,000 150,000 820,000

StatusOperating since 2015

Complete and

licensed in Nov 2017

Completion in early

calendar 2018

Working on GMP

certificationExpansion

started

Licensed in January

2018Completion

by mid-2018

Retrofitting in progressCultivation

to commence in summer

2018

Recently announced

facility

First planting in H1 2019

Completion in H2 2019

Operating since 2014

Yields 300 g / sq. ft.

Expected to be fully

operational by mid-

2018

First harvest in Q1 2019Adjacent land with space for

~1.5mm sq. ft. facility

Expected completion in Q4 2018

Expected completion in

Q2 2019

Funded Capacity(kg / yr)

4,800 4,000+ 4,500+ 19,000 100,000+ 8,000 120,000+ 150,000+ 7,000 28,000 105,000 570,000+ 14,000 102,000

Estimated Completion Date

Nov-14 Apr-17 Nov-17 Mar-18 H2 2018 H2 2018 H2 2019 H2 2019 2014 H2 2018 H1 2019(3) Q4 2018 Q2 2019

1. Aurora has the option to incrementally increase its ownership interest in TGOD to over 50% upon TGOD achieving certain operational milestones.2. The sum of Aurora and MedReleaf’s announced funded capacity is 430,000+ kg and 140,000+ kg per year, respectively; total funded capacity of

Aurora includes proportionate share of TGOD (23,000 kg per annum).3. Based on first harvest.

(2)

Rapid Conversion of Remaining Funded Capacity Into Production Capacity By End of 2019

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Industry Leading ScaleFunded Capacity and Market Capitalization

1. Shown on a fully-diluted basis as of 11-May-18.

Pro Forma Funded Capacity (000 kg) Pro Forma (No Premium)(1)Market Capitalization (C$ bn)

570+ 500+

230

Competitor 1 Competitor 2

$7.4 $7.0

$2.5

Competitor 1 Competitor 2

Enhanced Scale to Further Accelerate Growth

• An Aurora-MedReleaf combination will create the largest publicly traded cannabis company by funded capacity and market capitalization

• Increased size and weighting in index tracking portfolios has the potential to lower cost of capital and attract industry-leading trading multiples

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Canadian Adult Consumer Use Market

Source: Deloitte Recreational Marijuana: Insights and Opportunities

Canadian Medical and Adult Consumer

Use Demand will outstrip supply until

2021

Potential Upside

Ancillary Market

Base Market

Population of Adult

Consumers

Annual Consumption Volume in Grams per

Consumer

Price per Gram of Marijuana

Growers Infused Product Makers

Testing Labs Security

Tourism Revenue

Business Taxes License Fees Paraphernalia

$9+ bn

$23 bn

Base Retail Market Value

Base + Ancillary

Canada is 3-4 years ahead of any other country in terms of building a federally legal, commercial

scale, cannabis cultivation industry

According to Deloitte, sales in the

Canadian adult consumer use

market could be ~$5bn to ~$9bn per

annum

$9+ bn

Base Retail Market Value

$14+ bn

With Ancillary Multiplier

PotentialUpside to Base and Ancillary Markets

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Global Medical Opportunity

Source: Eight Capital 2018 Outlook: Legalization Will Lead to Globalization

North American

Market Size:~4.0 million

kg

South American

Market Size:~2.0 million

kg

EuropeMarket Size:

~4.0 million kg

AustraliaMarket Size:

~0.2 million kg

AfricaMarket Size:

~0.5 million kg

• Total addressable market size of~C$180 bn at maturity

• Total implied demand greater than10 million kg per year

• This market will remain undersupplied for the foreseeable future

AsiaMarket Size:Unknown

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AfricaMarket Size:

~0.5 million kgsCayman IslandsFirst ever sale of commercial cannabis oils

GermanySells cannabis through Pedanios(1), Aurora’s wholly owned wholesale importer / exporter / distributerAllows Aurora to capture full margin to pharmaciesIntroducing CanvasRxmodel to seed and accelerate growth

Germany

Supply agreement with Cannamedical Pharma

Denmark(1)

Owns 51% of Aurora Nordic where a 1,000,000 sq ft facility is being built and a 100,000 sq ft retrofit greenhouse

Extensive Distribution Channels in Canada and Internationally

South AfricaDefinitive agreement to supply cannabis products to Akula Trading 2 Pty Ltd.

Australia22.9% interest in Cann Group, first Australian company licensed to cultivate medical cannabisFirst ever shipment of commercial cannabis oils through CanniMed

AustraliaJV partner Indica received cannabis cultivation and production license

ItalySells cannabis to the Italian government through Pedanios; completed first ever private export from Canada in April-18

AuroraMedReleafBoth Aurora & MedReleaf

BrazilCompleted first ICH-GMP certified commercial export and the country’s first import of cannabis-oil

European UnionLOI with Creso Pharma Ltd. to market CMED medical cannabis brands

Canada (Combined)Operates 9 facilities Established key distributor relationships (SAQ, Shoppers, PharmaChoice and more)

Significant Opportunity for Cross-selling Through Complementary Distribution Networks

1. Aurora Nordic will focus on the cultivation and sales of cannabis in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland through Aurora’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Pedanios.

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$20

$30

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Jun-15

Dec-15

Jun-16

Dec-16

Jun-17

Dec-17

Qua

rterly

Rev

enue

(C$

mm

)

Proven Execution & Agility

• Fastest ramp up, execution and sales growth achieved relative to other licensed producers

• High pace of execution enhances early mover advantage and rapid capitalization on opportunities

Quarterly Revenue Development

(1)

1. Aurora (Pro Forma CanniMed) and MedReleaf.

Competitor 2

Competitor 1

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Proven Execution & Agility (cont’d)

Acquisitions

Branding / Strategic

Investments

14-Dec-16Signs JV MOU with

Radient

8-June-17Strategic Investment

in HempCo,Food and Fiber

30-Mar-17Strategic Investment in

Australia through investment inCann Group

5-Jan-18Strategic

Investment in TGOD

15-Jan-18Strategic

Investment in Micron Waste

22-Feb-18Strategic

Investment in Liquor Stores N.A.

9-Feb-18Introduces

San Rafael '71

6-Mar-18 Adds the Woodstock

brand

3-Apr-18 Launched Premium

Cannabis Brand, AltaVie

2-Oct-17Acquires

B.C. Northern LightsUrban Cultivator

6-Mar-17AcquiresPelaton

Pharmaceuticals

26-May-17Acquires

Pedanios in Germany, a wholesale importer, exporter,

and distributor of medical cannabis in the E.U.

18-Aug-16Acquires

CanvasRx,a Canadian cannabis

patient counselling service

5-Dec-17AcquiresLarssen

H2 Biopharma

28-Mar-18Acquires

CanniMed

Aurora MedReleaf

14-Sep-17Announces R&D

Collaboration and investment in cannabis

grow lighting firm Flora Fotonica

Dec-16 Mar-17 Jun-17 Sep-17 Mar-18Dec-17

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Select Brands Awards

• Combined company will have a more comprehensive portfolio of medical and recreational brands

• Combined company won 17 Lift Canadian Cannabis Awards in 2017

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

0% 5% 10% 15%

THC

Val

ue (%

)

CBD Value (%)

Top Licensed Producer - WinnerTop High CBD Oil - WinnerTop Indica Flower - WinnerTop High CBD Flower - WinnerTop High THC Flower - WinnerTop Licensed Producer Customer Service – Finalist (#2)Top Licensed Producer Compassionate Pricing – Finalist(#2)Top Licensed Producer Packaging – Finalist (#2)Top Hybrid Flower – Finalist (#2)Top Sativa Flower – Finalist (#3)

Top High THC Oil – WinnerTop Social Media Account Facebook – WinnerTop High CBD Oil – Finalist (#2)Top High THC Flower – Finalist (#3)Top Sativa Flower – Finalist (#2)Top Social Media Account Twitter – Finalist (#3)Top Licensed Producer Compassionate Pricing – Finalist(#3)

Award Winning Product Lines Support Brand Leadership

Comprehensive Genetics Offering

Brands and Strains Recognized with a Combined 17 Lift Canadian Cannabis Awards

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Innovation and R&D Excellence

A Science Driven Approach

• Thousands of data records collected over 10 years drive enhanced patient experience

• Clinical research with well-recognized research centers and leadership, including 11 peer-reviewed publications

• Developing a Medical Cannabis Centre of Excellence

• Strong scientific leadership team with proven track-record in product development

Innovative Product Development

• Innovative and diverse product lines, including topical creams and capsules

• First LP to bring capsules, topical cream and variety-specific softgelcapsules to market

Science-based Approach Resonates with Medical Professionals and Contributes to Broader Product

Recognition and Brand StrengthDeveloping Marketable IP to Deliver

Products for Medical and Adult Consumer Use Markets

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Experienced and Dedicated Aurora Integration TeamSolid Results and Progress on CanniMed Integration

Detailed Business Integration Team Capable of Addressing Multiple Concurrent Integration Programs • Integration is a corporate priority

Dedicated SVP leading business integration team

Defined Aurora integration methodology targeting maximum merger benefits in first 90 days • Detailed business integration plan and management

500+ key integration tasks • Focus on identifying opportunities to improve operations (production, cost efficiency and organizational structure)• Coordinated communication and engagement drives talent retention

CanniMed Progress (60 of 90 Day Plan) • Since acquiring CanniMed, Aurora has implemented and executed on its integration plan:

Integration is on schedule with our 90 day plan

Leveraging under-utilized licensed space to deliver new products to the adult use market

Progressing on significant yield enhancements within existing footprint

Immediate increase in oil production capacity

Leveraging Canvas RX and physician network to accelerate distribution to medical markets

Financial Data

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Aurora MedReleaf Combined Company(No Premium)

F.D. Market Capitalization(1)

(C$ mm)$4,772 $2,669 $7,441

Cash and Cash Equivalents(2)

(C$ mm)$167 $218 $385

Debt(2)

(C$ mm)$244 $10 $254

Enterprise Value(C$ mm) $4,373 $2,414 $6,786

Geographical Sales PresenceAustralia, Canada, Cayman Islands,

Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Norway, South Africa, Sweden

Australia, Brazil, Canada,Germany

Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Norway, South Africa,

Sweden

Number of Facilties 8 3 11

Current Capacity 15,800 kgs 16,500 kgs 32,300 kgs

Funded Capacity 430,000+ kgs 140,000+ kgs 570,000+ kgs

Capitalization

OperatingDetails

Summary of the Combined Company

1. Shown on a fully-diluted basis as of 11-May-18.2. Based on most recent filings (31-Mar-18 for Aurora and 31-Dec-17 for MedReleaf), adjusted for subsequent events.

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A Compelling Combination for Accelerated Growth

Industry Leading Scale

Extensive Distribution Channels in Canada and Internationally

Enhanced Capital Markets Profile

Proven Execution & Agility Across Value

Chain

Innovation and R&D Excellence

Low ProductionCosts and Industry

Leading Yields

Award Winning Product Lines Support

Brand Leadership

$Enhanced

Diversification

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Marc Lakmaaker, Director IR &Corporate [email protected]

Cam BattleyChief Corporate [email protected]

Contact Information

Darren KarasiukSVP & GM, [email protected]

Dennis Fong (LodeRock Advisors Inc.)Investor [email protected]

Investor Relations: 1-855-279-4652 Investor Relations: 1-855-473-5323

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