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HPQ Silicon $HPQ.ca and Pyrogenesis $PYR.ca Sign a Nano Silicon Development Agreement to Pursue Strong Industry Interest Generated by PUREVAP Nano Silicon Reactor $DUK $XEL $NEE

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 1:13 PM on Tuesday, August 18th, 2020

Signed a development agreement covering the PUREVAPTM Nano Silicon (Si) Reactor (“NSiR”) development program and the future commercialisation of nano silicon materials made with this new, proprietary and low cost manufacturing process
The process will transform Silicon (Si) into spherical Silicon nanopowders and nanowires for use in Li-ion batteries
Research indicates that replacing graphite with Nano Silicon (Si) Powders could allow the manufacturing of high-performance Li-ion batteries to deliver an almost tenfold (10x) increase in anode capacity, inducing a 20-40% gain in the energy density of the next generation of Li-Ion batteries

MONTREAL, Aug. 18, 2020 — HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) TSX-V: HPQ; FWB: UGE; Other OTC : URAGF; is pleased to announce that HPQ Nano Silicon Powders Inc (“HPQ NANO”), a 100% owned HPQ subsidiary, and PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX-V: PYR) have signed a development agreement covering the PUREVAPTM Nano Silicon (Si) Reactor (“NSiR”) development program and the future commercialisation of nano silicon materials made with this new, proprietary and low cost manufacturing process. The process will transform Silicon (Si) into spherical Silicon nanopowders and nanowires for use in Li-ion batteries.

INDUSTRY INTEREST GENERATED FROM PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS NECESSITATE AGREEMENT

On January 15, 2020 the Companies announced proof of concept testing demonstrating capacity to produce spherical nanopowders & nanowires from silicon (Si) needed by the Lithium-ion battery market.

That announcement was followed by an announcement on February 11, 2020 stating the Companies were developing NSiR for low-cost manufacturing of spherical Silicon (Si) nanopowders & nanowires for next generation Lithium-ion batteries.

As a result of these two announcements, strong and increasing industry interest in our project, even at this early stage of our development, dictates that HPQ and PyroGenesis take this next step.

INTEREST IN PUREVAPTM NSiR GAME CHANGING LOW COST POTENTIAL

Research indicates that replacing graphite with Nano Silicon (Si) Powders could allow the manufacturing of high-performance Li-ion batteries to deliver an almost tenfold (10x) increase in anode capacity, inducing a 20-40% gain in the energy density of the next generation of Li-Ion batteries. Silicon Nanomaterial potential to meet energy storage demand of the future is undeniable and is generating massive investments.

Despite the strong research and investment in Silicon nanomaterial, current manufacturing processes to make Nano Silicon powders are not scalable or commercially viable. HPQ and Pyrogenesis, via this agreement, are developing a process to address both the scalability and cost hurdles required by the industry.

“The PUREVAPTM NSiR process was conceived and is being developed so that HPQ NANO can deliver to advanced materials companies and battery manufacturers a cost competitive, tailor-made product, that can replace graphite in batteries and thereby allow the deployment of truly powerful next generation Li-ion batteries. Industry interest in our project is strong, even at this early stage of our development” said Bernard Tourillon, President & CEO of HPQ Silicon. “This agreement allows us to devote all our efforts in a dedicated entity focussed on starting, as soon as possible, the PUREVAPTM NSiR and shipping samples of our Silicon nanomaterials. Once the PUREVAPTM NSiR process is operational, expected to be in Q4 of 2020, HPQ NANO will implement the steps required to take full advantage of this unique multibillion-dollar business opportunity”.

“This Agreement represents another significant milestone in our relationship with HPQ. Battery storage is the future and it is indeed exciting for us to now be using our plasma expertise in addressing the challenges facing the lithium battery market,” said M. P Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis Canada Inc. “This milestone is also a testament to what can be achieved when two companies, and their Boards, work together with a common purpose and a clear understanding of the many unforeseen challenges in bringing such product lines to fruition.”

PROCESS VALIDATION AND IMPROVEMENT, NANO Si PRODUCTION & DEMONSTRATING SCALABILITY

The key areas covered by the agreement between HPQ NANO and PyroGenesis are:

PUREVAPTM NSiR process development program, schedule and cost assumed by HPQ NANO;
Acquisition of the PUREVAPTM NSiR Intellectual Property as it relates to the manufacturing of Nano Silicon powders and nanowires by HPQ NANO;
Revenue distribution between HPQ NANO and PyroGenesis from the sales of Nano Silicon materials made with the PUREVAPTM NSiR.

The PUREVAPTM NSiR process development program is made of two distinct and complimentary phases, each with their own goals, timelines and milestones.

PHASE 1, VALIDATING AND IMPROVING THE PROCESS, MAKING SAMPLES BY END OF Q4 2020

The main goal of Phase 1 is modifying the existing Gen2 PUREVAPTM QRR reactor into the Gen1 NSiR for the purpose of producing nano silicon materials. The resulting new Gen1 NSiR will be a batch process system with a design production capacity of 30 kg/month of nano silicon powders. In order to meet the aggressive Phase 1 timeline agreed by the Parties, HPQ NANO will pay $200,000 to PyroGenesis over the next 15 weeks needed to complete the process engineering, mechanical engineering, fabrication and system commissioning.

Once the Gen1 NSiR is operational, as series of test runs will be done in order to produce nano Silicon materials. In addition to producing samples for potential customers, the nano Silicon material produced will be analysed and characterized in order to define important process parameters, fine tune operating parameters and assess the performance of all the components of the systems. HPQ NANO and PyroGenesis have agreed that each series of 10 tests would cost HPQ NANO $132,000.

PHASE 2, VALIDATING COMMERCIAL SCALABILITY, DELIVERING NANO SI MATERIALS

Phase 2 main objective is validating the commercial scalability of the PUREVAPTM NSiR. Using data collected during Gen1 NSiR testing phase a completely new Gen2 NSiR system will be designed and built. 35 weeks will be needed to complete the process engineering, mechanical engineering, fabrication and system commissioning and HPQ NANO will pay $210,000 to PyroGenesis for this phase.

The Gen2 NSiR will be a semi-continuous process system with a design production capacity of 300 kg/month (or about 3,5 MT/year) of nano silicon powders or nanowires, giving HPQ NANO a large enough production capacity to be able to start selling nano silicon materials. In addition to producing nano Silicon material, a series of Gen2 NSiR tests will be done to define the important process parameters and operating parameters required to allow the process and the systems to be scaled up to a commercial production capacity of about 2,500 MT of Nano-Silicon powders per year.

PUREVAPTM NSiR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AS IT RELATES TO NANO SILICON MATERIALS

The agreement also covers HPQ NANO acquisition of the intellectual property rights to the PUREVAP™ Nano Silicon (Si) Reactor process as it relates exclusively to the production of Micron size and Nano size Silicon Powders and Silicon Nanowires (the “Field”) from PyroGenesis. The acquisition cost of the PUREVAP™ NSiR IP is CAD$2,400,000 and HPQ NANO has 30 days from the effective date of the agreement to make the payment to PyroGenesis.

PyroGenesis will retain a royalty-free, exclusive, irrevocable worldwide license to use the process for purposes other than the production of Micron size and Nano size Silicon Powders and Silicon Nanowires. Should PyroGenesis be approached by any other parties for any research and development or commercial purposes outside of the Field, HPQ NANO shall have a right of first refusal, provided that, however, HPQ NANO exercise its right of first refusal within thirty (30) days of PyroGenesis receiving a bona-fide offer.

NSIR REVENUES SPLIT BETWEEN HPQ NANO AND PYROGENESIS FROM SALES OF NANO SI MATERIALS

HPQ and PyroGenesis evaluated the short and long-term advantages of forming, at the start, a stand-alone joint venture responsible for manufacturing and selling Nanoscale Silicon (Si) powders.

A gradual approach was deemed more efficient, therefore HPQ Silicon created a fully own subsidiary, HPQ NANO Silicon Powders Inc, to be the stand-alone Corporation that would finance the Research and Development programs and manage the future commercialisation of Nanoscale Silicon (Si) materials made with the PUREVAPTM NSiR with PyroGenesis being granted the right to convert, at any time and at its sole discretion, it Royalty into a 50% equity stake in HPQ NANO.

As a result of this, HPQ NANO agrees to pay PyroGenesis, on an annual basis, and until conversion, the following minimum royalty (Nano-Royalty) on the gross sales of nano materials produced with the PUREVAPTM NSiR Process and Systems:

For 2021, the greater of 10% of HPQ NANO gross sales or fifty thousand dollars (CDN$50,000);
For 2022, the greater of 10% of HPQ NANO gross sales or one hundred thousand dollars (CDN$100,000);
For 2023, the greater of 10% of HPQ NANO gross sales or one hundred and fifty thousand dollars (CDN$150,000);
For 2024 and beyond, the greater of 10% of HPQ NANO gross sales or two hundred thousand dollars (CDN$200,000).

About Silicon

Silicon (Si), also known as silicon metal, is one of today’s strategic materials needed to fulfil the Renewable Energy Revolution (“RER”) presently under way. Silicon does not exist in its pure state; it must be extracted from quartz (SiO2), in what has historically been a capital and energy intensive process.

About HPQ Silicon

HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is a Canadian producer of Innovative Silicon Solutions, based in Montreal, building a portfolio of unique high value specialty silicon products needed for the coming RER.

Working with PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX-V: PYR), a high-tech company that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes plasma – based processes, HPQ is developing:

The PUREVAPTM “Quartz Reduction Reactors” (QRR), an innovative process (patent pending), which will permit the one step transformation of quartz (SiO2) into high purity silicon (Si) at reduced costs, energy input, and carbon footprint that will propagate its considerable renewable energy potential;
- HPQ believes it will become the lowest cost (Capex and Opex) producer of silicon (Si) and high purity silicon metal (3N – 4N Si);
The PUREVAPTM Nano Silicon Reactor (NSiR), a new proprietary process that can use different purities of silicon (Si) as feedstock, to make spherical silicon nanopowders and nanowires;
- HPQ believes it can also become the lowest cost manufacturer of spherical Si nanopowders and silicon-based composites needed by manufacturers of next-generation lithium-ion batteries;
- During the coming months, spherical Si nanopowders and nanowires silicon-based composite samples requested by industry participants and research institutions’ will be produced using PUREVAPTM SiNR.

HPQ is also working with industry leader Apollon Solar of France to:

Use their patented process and develop a capability to produce commercially porous silicon (Si) wafers and porous silicon (Si) powders;
- The collaboration will allow HPQ to become the lowest cost producer of porous silicon wafers for all-solid -state batteries and porous silicon powders for Li-ion batteries.
- The plan is to deliver porous Si wafer to a battery manufacturer (under NDA) for testing in 2020.

This News Release is available on the company’s CEO Verified Discussion Forum, a moderated social media platform that enables civilized discussion and Q&A between Management and Shareholders.

Disclaimers:

The Corporation’s interest in developing the PUREVAP™ QRR and any projected capital or operating cost savings associated with its development should not be construed as being related to the establishing the economic viability or technical feasibility of any of the Company’s Quartz Projects.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements containing the words “may”, “plan”, “will”, “estimate”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “in the process” and other similar expressions which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectation and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our expectations regarding the acceptance of our products by the market, our strategy to develop new products and enhance the capabilities of existing products, our strategy with respect to research and development, the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product development, and uncertainties related to the regulatory approval process. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Company’s on-going filings with the security’s regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at www.sedar.com. Actual results, events, and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements either as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For further information contact

Bernard J. Tourillon, Chairman, President and CEO Tel (514) 907-1011
Patrick Levasseur, Vice-President and COO Tel: (514) 262-9239
http://www.hpqsilicon.com Email: [email protected]

Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2771b596-319e-4159-bfdf-35c6d04ed557

https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6f635a97-9656-4d6f-8976-cd6468a98cb4

https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/18239f5c-0a59-41d6-a5c5-0f909ddd8687

IMAGE #1 PUREVAP NSiR Phase1 Tentative Timeline

Image 1): Indicative phase 1 project timelines

IMAGE #2 PUREVAP NSiR Phase2 Tentative Timeline

Image 2): Indicative phase 2 project timelines

Image #3 – PUREVAP NSiR Scaling Up

Image 3): Indicative scaling up pathway for PUREVAPTM NSiR

Source: GlobeNewswire (August 18, 2020 – 1:06 PM EDT)

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VIDEO: Innocan Pharma $INNO.ca teams up with Endless Sky to manufacturer and distribute its #CBD products $WEED.ca $CL.ca $HEXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 12:11 PM on Tuesday, August 18th, 2020

https://youtube.com/watch?v=leIG2iznw8g

Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE:INNO) CEO Iris Bincovich and Endless Sky CEO Travis George tells Proactive the two have signed a manufacturing and distribution agreement.

Bincovich says Endless Sky will exclusively distribute Innocan’s CBD products in Canada and manufacture them at its Health Canada-licensed facility in Redvers, Saskatchewan.

In exchange, ESI will pay Innocan Israel a fee per product in addition to royalties based on net sales.

Source: https://ca.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/926966/innocan-pharma-teams-up-with-endless-sky-to-manufacturer-and-distribute-its-cbd-products-926966.html

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KABN NA $KABN.ca Receives Subscription Agreements for C$2,970,000 Investment at $0.33 CDN per Unit $MOS.ca $MOGO.ca $CTZ.ca $PTO.ca $PAY.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:31 AM on Tuesday, August 18th, 2020

Announced that it has received and accepted irrevocable subscriptions from a group of arm’s-length U.S. family office and foreign investors, for a total of 9 million common share units for gross proceeds of C$2,970,000
Each Unit is priced at C$0.33 per Unit.
Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company and ½ Common Share purchase warrant, with each whole Warrant entitling the holder to purchase one Common Share for C$0.37 per share for 24 months from closing of the transaction
“This agreement largely stems from the increasing recognition of Liquid Avatar as a potential game changer in the world of digital identity verification, management and monetization. We look forward to closing this financing over the next couple of weeks and continue to execute and deliver on our business programs,” said Ben Kessler, CEO – KABN North America

Toronto, Canada, August 18, 2020 – KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. (CSE:KABN) (the “Company” or “KABN” or “KABN North America”), a Canadian Fintech company that specializes in continuous online identity verification, management and monetization in Canada and the U.S., is pleased to announce that it has received and accepted irrevocable subscriptions from a group of arm’s-length U.S. family office and foreign investors, for a total of 9 million common share units (“Units”) for gross proceeds of C$2,970,000.

Each Unit is priced at C$0.33 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (“Common Shares”) and ½ Common Share purchase warrant (“Warrants”), with each whole Warrant entitling the holder to purchase one Common Share for C$0.37 per share for 24 months from closing of the transaction. No fees were paid in association with the financing. In accordance with applicable securities rules and regulations, the Common Shares and the Warrants comprised in the Units, and the Common Shares issuable on exercise of the Warrants, will be subject to hold periods ranging from 4 months to 1 year, with the majority of the offering subject to a 1 year hold, restricting shares and warrants from transfer or trading except as permitted by law.

“This agreement largely stems from the increasing recognition of Liquid Avatar as a potential game changer in the world of digital identity verification, management and monetization. We look forward to closing this financing over the next couple of weeks and continue to execute and deliver on our business programs,” said Ben Kessler, CEO – KABN North America

The expected date of closing is on or before August 31, 2020, and may be extended by the Company. The proceeds of the financing will provide working capital to further accelerate the Company’s development, customer acquisition and business platform consisting of Liquid Avatar, KABN ID, KABN KASH and KABN’s Visa Card program.

The KABN North American Fintech suite of products and services is comprised of:

Liquid Avatar allows users to create high quality digital icons representing their online personas. These icons, in conjunction with KABN ID, allows users to manage and control their Digital Identity and to use Liquid Avatars to share public and permission based private data when they want and with whom they want. www.liquidavatar.com

KABN ID is an Always On, biometric and blockchain based digital identity validation and verification platform allowing users to continuously and confidently prove themselves throughout the online community.

KABN Card is a Visa approved prepaid card program allowing users to manage both digital and fiat currencies and earn cashback and other loyalty incentives. www.kabncard.com

KABN KASH is a cashback, loyalty and engagement program that powers the KABN revenue ecosystem.

KABN provides its products and services at no cost to consumers and generates revenues through permission-based partner programs. www.kabnkash.com

The Company welcomes the public to request an invitation to be an early adopter of Liquid Avatar and earn rewards at: https://liquidavatar.com/liquid-avatar-early-adopter/

About KABN North America – www.kabnnaholdco.com

KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. through its wholly owned subsidiary KABN Systems North America Inc. focuses on the verification, management and monetization of digital identity, empowering users to control and benefit from its use of their online identity. KABN propriety technology suite includes 4 key products:

KABN Card is a Visa approved prepaid card program allowing users to manage both digital and fiat currencies and earn cashback and other loyalty incentives. www.kabncard.com

KABN KASH is a cashback, loyalty and engagement program that powers the KABN revenue ecosystem.

KABN provides its products and services at no cost to consumers and generates revenues through permission-based partner programs. www.kabnkash.com

For more information, please visit www.kabnnaholdco.com or www.kabnsystemsna.com

For further information, please contact:

Ben Kessler

Chief Executive Officer

647-725-7742 Ext. 700

[email protected]

The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities under the KABN Financing in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This press release contains certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the Company’s beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company’s control. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “will continue”, “will occur” or “will be achieved”. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained herein may include, but is not limited to, information concerning the ability of the Company to generate revenues, roll out new programs and to successfully achieve business objectives, including to accelerate the Company’s development, customer acquisition and business platform, and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors.

By identifying such information and statements in this manner, the Company is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements. In addition, in connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, the Company has made certain assumptions. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information and statements are the following: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in applicable laws; compliance with extensive government regulation. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.

Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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Thoughtful Brands $TBI.ca Enters into Letters of Intent to Consider Acquisitions of Golden Path and Wild Mariposa $APH.ca $GBLX $PFE $ACG.ca $ACB.ca $WEED.ca $SHRM.ca $RVV.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 6:02 PM on Monday, August 17th, 2020

Entered into letters of intent with Golden Path LLC and Wild Mariposa LLC, pursuant to which it proposes to acquire all of the outstanding membership interests in both companies
Golden Path and Wild Mariposa are arms-length privately held companies involved in the online marketing and distribution of consumer health products

VANCOUVER, BC / August 17, 2020 / Thoughtful Brands Inc. (CSE:TBI)(FWB:1WZ1:GR)(OTCQB:PEMTF) (the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has entered into letters of intent (collectively, the “Letters of Intent“), each dated August 17, 2020, with Golden Path LLC (“Golden Path“) and Wild Mariposa LLC (“Wild Mariposa“), pursuant to which it proposes to acquire all of the outstanding membership interests in both companies. Golden Path and Wild Mariposa are arms-length privately held companies involved in the online marketing and distribution of consumer health products.

Golden Path and Wild Mariposa are direct-to-consumer eCommerce brands selling a range of natural health products, including nutraceutical and hemp-based CBD products within the United States. Each product is carefully crafted based on market demand and product quality. Every product manufactured is third-party tested for purity and manufactured in the United States in GMP certified facilities. Both brands are current clients of Unified Funding, LLC which is contracted to perform a number of eCommerce business operations.

“We are excited to look at the acquisition of these two established natural health brands as a further step in our eCommerce expansion in North America. Both brands possess product lines that are complimentary to Nature’s Exclusive and bring a large existing customer base along with nutraceutical product formulations and manufacturing relationships. Our timing is very strategic to acquire these brands as we near the closing of the Unified Funding asset acquisition, which will manage all go forward eCommerce operations for Thoughtful Brands”, stated Ryan Hoggan, CEO of the Company.

The Letters of Intent contemplate that the Company would acquire Golden Path, and Wild Mariposa, in consideration for the issuance of 11,544,400 common shares and 15,055,600 common shares (collectively, the “Consideration Shares“), respectively. The Consideration Shares will be issued to the existing members of Golden Path, and Wild Mariposa, at a deemed price of Cdn$0.195 per share.

The Company is at arms-length from each of Golden Path, Wild Mariposa and their respective members. The transactions contemplated by the Letters of Intent do not constitute a fundamental change for the company, nor are they expected to result in a change of control of the Company, within the meaning of applicable securities laws and the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange. The transactions are contingent upon each other, and the Company does not intend to proceed with the transactions unless both can be completed concurrently. Upon completion of the transactions, an administrative fee of 266,000 common shares of the Company will be owing to a consultant who assisted with the transactions.

The transactions remain subject to a number of conditions, including completion of due diligence, receipt of any required regulatory approval and the negotiation of definitive documentation, which is expected to include warranties, representations, covenants, terms and conditions which are customary and consistent with industry standards for transactions of this nature. The transactions cannot be completed until these conditions have been satisfied.

About Thoughtful Brands Inc.

Thoughtful Brands Inc. is an eCommerce technology company that researches, develops, markets, and distributes natural health products through various brands in North America and Europe. Through continuous strategic acquisitions, the Company has a strong footprint in the CBD market, as well as the burgeoning psychedelic medicine sector. Thoughtful Brands owns and operates a 110,000 square foot pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Radebeul, Germany, where its highly skilled team conducts clinical studies utilizing naturally occurring psilocybin and other compounds found in psychedelics for the treatment of opiate addiction, while planning for future opportunities to create proprietary psilocybin products.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

THOUGHTFUL BRANDS INC.
Ryan Hoggan
Chief Executive Officer

For further information, readers are encouraged to contact Joel Shacker, President at +604.423.4733 or by email at [email protected] or www.motaventuresco.com

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release, which has been prepared by management.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statement

All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are “forward-looking information” with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including with respect to its plans to acquire Golden Path and Wild Mariposa, along with additional revenue-producing natural health product brands and operations in both Europe and North America with the goal of establishing an international distribution network utilizing its eCommerce technology platform. The Company provides forward-looking statements for the purpose of conveying information about current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. By its nature, this information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited those identified and reported in the Company’s public filings under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by law.

SOURCE: Thoughtful Brands Inc.

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#Nickel hits highest in nearly 9 months on Philippine supply concerns SPONSOR Tartisan #Nickel $TN.ca $ROX.ca $FF.ca $EDG.ca $AGL.ca $ANZ.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:48 PM on Monday, August 17th, 2020

SPONSOR: Tartisan Nickel (TN:CSE) Kenbridge Property has a measured and indicated resource of 7.14 million tonnes at 0.62% nickel, 0.33% copper. Tartisan also has interests in Peru, including an equity stake in Eloro Resources and 2 percent NSR in their La Victoria property. Click her for more information

Nickel hits highest in nearly 9 months on Philippine supply concerns

Nickel prices surged to their highest in nearly nine months on Monday on concern over supply from the Philippines, the leading exporter of the stainless steel raw material
Copper and most other industrial metals also pushed higher after the central bank of top commodities consumer China injected fresh funds into the financial system

(Updates with official prices) By Eric Onstad LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Nickel prices surged to their highest in nearly nine months on Monday on concern over supply from the Philippines, the leading exporter of the stainless steel raw material. Copper and most other industrial metals also pushed higher after the central bank of top commodities consumer China injected fresh funds into the financial system. “This remains a liquidity-driven market. Most investors are still expecting the Chinese economy to perform well in the future, so they see good reason to stick to the bullish side of the market,” said Gianclaudio Torlizzi, a partner at Milan consultancy T-Commodity. Three-month nickel on the London Metal Exchange (LME) climbed 1.6% to $14,602 a tonne in official trading after hitting $14,665, its strongest since Nov. 25. Nickel ore output from the Philippines, the world’s biggest exporter of the material, dropped 28% year on year to 102,310 tonnes by metal content over January-June, data showed.
* Also supporting nickel were strong ShFE stainless steel futures , which climbed as much as 4.2% to 14,775 yuan a tonne. Most nickel is used as an alloy to make stainless steel.
* Nickel ore prices at Philippine ports were hovering at their highest in eight and a half months at $10.25 a tonne, data from metals prices provider SMM showed.
* LME copper advanced 1% to $6,428 a tonne, though T-Commodity’s Torlizzi was wary of the strong recent gains that have lifted the price by 47% since March and prompted him to take a short position. “We think the risk of being long here is high and is very vulnerable to disappointment.”
* LME copper stocks sank to their lowest levels in more than 12 years to 110,000 tonnes.

* LME zinc jumped 2.4% in official activity to its highest in nearly seven months at $2,423.50 a tonne as aluminium rose 0.6% to $1,757. Lead gained 1.2% to $1,973.50, its strongest since Jan. 23, but tin shed 1% to $17,426.
* For the top stories in metals and other news, click or . ($1 = 6.9382 yuan) (Additional reporting by Mai Nguyen Editing by Jan Harvey and David Goodman)

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#Mhealth Market Sets the Table for Continued Growth – SPONSOR: CardioComm Solutions $EKG.ca $ATE.ca $TLT.ca $OGI.ca $ACST.ca $IPA.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:38 PM on Monday, August 17th, 2020

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Mhealth Apps Market 2020 Sets the Table for Continued Growth

Global mHealth Applications Market — overview

The Global mHealth applications market is growing with a rapid pace. According to a recent study report published by the Market Research Future, the Global mHealth applications market is booming and expected to gain prominence over the forecast period and is projected to grow a sound pace. The market is projected to demonstrate a sound growth by 2023, surpassing its previous growth records in terms of value with a sound CAGR during the anticipated period (2017–2023).

Global mHealth Applications Market — regional analysis

The global mHealth Apps Marketis segmented into four different regions namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Middle East and Africa (ME&A). High-income countries were reported highest adoption of mHealth and people from these countries are actively using mHealth services. The market form mHealth applications is growing rapidly in developing countries such as China and India. According to International Telecommunication Union, the number of mobile phone subscription is reached to about 5 billion throughout the world and about 70% of them are in low-middle income countries.

Technology is transforming the entire world and healthcare is not exception for it. Digital innovation and technological advancement is helping to put healthcare to the next level. After the evolution of the term called eHealth, now it is the era of mHealth. mHealth commonly known as mobile health. Use of mHealth devices and mobile devices is growing at tremendous rate throughout the globe and technology is changing dramatically. mHealth has potential to change the healthcare sector and can make is more accessible, affordable and faster. Technology is the major driving force behind the mHealth.

Technological advancement is providing better healthcare solution that changing the way of medical sector. Continuous innovation is most influencing force in this market. The demand for advanced and innovative products are increasing at rapid pace. Introduction of innovative product in the market gives first mover advantage to the solution provider. Options of better treatments, access to the solutions, improved affordability and convenience are changing the healthcare sector. Many times mHealth changes the traditional healthcare like, healthcare professionals can directly connect and assist patients from thousand miles away through mHealth technology. However, factors such as security and confidentiality threats along with resistance to change and market volatility are the major restraining factors for the market growth, during the forecast period.

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Artificial Intelligence #AI in Retail Market Worth $19.9 billion by 2027 SPONSOR: Loop Insights $MTRX.ca $QUIS.ca $MCLD.ca $NXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:57 PM on Monday, August 17th, 2020

SPONSOR: Loop Insights Inc. (MTRX:TSX-V) The company is levelling the playing field between online retail giants and brick & mortar businesses by providing transformative artificial intelligence services and IoT solutions. All e-commerce sites have easy access to company-wide connectivity, real-time insights, and personalized marketing. What Loop is doing is creating those same tools for physical retail, whether it is a restaurant, hotel, casino, store, or stadium. Loop’s proprietary internet of things (IoT) device, Fobi, makes it all happen. It can be installed in minutes using an API or hardware solution, making Loop’s services ultimately scalable no matter what infrastructure is currently set up in the store. Learn More.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Retail Market Worth $19.9 billion by 2027

Artificial intelligence in retail market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 34.4% from 2020 to reach $19.9 billion by 2027
The COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated the significance of online shopping channels, as consumers are considering online platforms as their primary shopping channel
This has given retailers and consumers a great opportunity to adopt sustainability initiatives that integrate with their digital presence

LONDON, July 22, 2020 – According to a new market research report “Artificial Intelligence in Retail Market by Product, Application (Predictive Merchandizing, Programmatic Advertising), Technology (Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing), Deployment (Cloud, On-Premises), and Geography – Global Forecast to 2027″, published by Meticulous Research®, the artificial intelligence in retail market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 34.4% from 2020 to reach $19.9 billion by 2027.

Over the past few years, digital technologies are being embedded into core value-generation processes in society and businesses by creating innovation. The growing number of millennials with their inclination towards digital-first approaches is putting organizations under constant pressure to innovate; thus, making artificial intelligence a top priority for retail businesses. Various well-established retailers are struggling with increasing cost, dissatisfied customers, declining sales, and upstart competition. Implementing artificial intelligence in retail creates new opportunities and capabilities for retailers by leveraging new possibilities, fastening processes, and making organizations adaptable to changes in the future. Realizing the fact, retail companies are investing in billions to reap benefits of AI technology and improve profitability of their businesses. Strong participation of industry players in leveraging AI technology is reshaping the technology landscape of the retail industry.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Artificial Intelligence in Retail Market

The COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated the significance of online shopping channels, as consumers are considering online platforms as their primary shopping channel. This has given retailers and consumers a great opportunity to adopt sustainability initiatives that integrate with their digital presence. Therefore, retailers are using the e-commerce platform and online marketplaces to capitalize on this changing trend. Owing to the increased customer preference for online retailing, organizations working in the retail segment are progressively adopting AI solutions to improve efficiency and productivity of operations. Retailers are using online platforms for personalized and improved customer engagement, inventory management, supply chain management, programmatic advertising, smart recommendations, and chatbots, among others. The current situation offers an opportunity for organizations to scale up capabilities, such as voice commerce, to strengthen engagement.

However, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, consumer spending patterns across several categories are shifting dramatically. Many leading retail players are eying this crisis as a new opportunity for restructuring and revisiting their existing strategies along with an advanced product portfolio. The situation has been evolving in unpredictable ways, and companies operating in this market are doing tremendous work by adapting to a new reality, anticipating and planning for various scenarios.

The global artificial intelligence in retail market study presents historical market data (2018 & 2019), estimated current data (2020), and forecasts for 2027. The market is segmented on the basis of product, application, technology, retail, and geography.

Based on product offering, the solutions segment is estimated to command the largest share of the overall artificial intelligence in retail market in 2020. This is mainly attributed to the growing adoption of AI-powered solutions and applications by retailers across the globe to identify personalized customer needs, reduce shrinkage by improving loss prevention at point-of-sale, and enhance customer engagement experience. However, the services segment is estimated to witness rapid growth during the forecast period. The retail industry is becoming fast-paced and more complex from a technology standpoint than ever before. Business owners in the retail industry are looking to outsource their IT services to ease the pressures of managing an increasingly complicated internal network. With managed services and professional services, retailers are improving margins, improve overall security, increase up-time, employee productivity, and delivering better customer experiences, ultimately contributing to the rapid growth in demand for AI services for retail industry.

Based on learning technology, the machine learning segment is estimated to command the largest share of the overall artificial intelligence in retail market in 2020, owing to the increasing use of machine learning technology in customer experience management, customer behavior tracking, and predictive merchandising. Moreover, this segment is also poised to register high growth rate during the forecast period, which is attributed to rise in awareness amongst the retailers to make data driven decisions in order to ensure competitive edge in the retail industry.

Based on deployment type, the cloud deployment segment is estimated to command the largest share of the overall artificial intelligence in retail market in 2020, owing to decrease in the cost of cloud-enabled technology deployment and growing usage of learning analytics. In addition, increasing awareness for cloud computing technologies, increasing number of consumers using online platforms for shopping, and growing interest towards cloud-based solutions are contributing to the growth of this segment during the forecast period.

Based on application, the predictive merchandising segment is estimated to command the largest share of the overall artificial intelligence in the retail market in 2020. The large share of this segment is mainly attributed to the growing need of retailers to maintain a competitive edge in a fast-growing marketplace by implementing proactive methods of harnessing new and extensive data sources in unique ways by adopting predictive merchandising. Moreover, predictive merchandising application is also expected to register a strong growth over the coming years as well. It can provide retailers with valuable customer insights including recognizing high-value customers, their motives behind the purchase, their buying pattern behaviors, and which are the best channels to market to them and when. This can help retailers to boost their sales and hence, driving the demand in the market over the coming years.

Based on end user, the food & groceries segment is estimated to command the largest share of the overall artificial intelligence in retail market in 2020. This is mainly due to the increasing consumer spending, incorporation of advanced technologies, and need to address consumer demand & enhance consumer experience. This segment is also expected to witness rapid growth during the forecast period in the market.

Geographically, North America is estimated to command the largest share of the global artificial intelligence in retail market in 2020. The large share of this region is primarily attributed to the factors such as high adoption of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and natural learning programming (NLP); existence of major artificial intelligence technology players & start-ups; increasing usage of internet access; growth in confidence by e-commerce enterprises for providing better shopping customer experience; and digitization across the retail industry in this region. However, the Asia Pacific region is expected to witness rapid growth during the forecast period as the region is experiencing notable growth across all fronts including internet infrastructure, economic growth, spending capabilities, and demand for consumer products. Owing to the government initiatives, the growth of e-commerce in countries including China and India, and growing investments in AI technology for improved productivity and real-time inventory management are contributing to the growth of the AI market for retail industry in this region. Furthermore, the factors such as developing internet & connectivity infrastructure, growing adoption of AI-based solutions & services among retailers, and increasing digitalization are also driving the market growth in this region.

The report also includes an extensive assessment of the key strategic developments adopted by the leading market participants in the industry over the past 4-5 years. The AI in retail market has witnessed number of agreements, collaborations, and partnerships in recent years. The global artificial intelligence in retail market is consolidated and dominated by few major players, namely Amazon.com, Inc. (U.S.), Google LLC (U.S.), IBM Corporation (U.S.), Intel Corporation (U.S.), Microsoft Corporation (U.S.), Nvidia Corporation (U.S.), Oracle Corporation (U.S.), SAP SE (Germany), Salesforce.com, Inc. (U.S.), and BloomReach, Inc. (U.S.) along with several local and regional players.

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Plant-Based Foods on Course to Become an $85 Billion Market Opportunity – Else Nutrition $BABY.ca $KMB $BMY $ABT $WYE

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:46 PM on Monday, August 17th, 2020

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“Even after the highest panic-buying period, plant-based foods growth remains strong, proving that this industry has staying power.”
Better, the market shows no signs of slowing.
By 2025, the market could be worth well over $27.9 billion, according to Markets and Markets.
Better still, UBS analysts say the alternative meat market could grow 28% a year to $85 billion in the next 10 years, as reported by Business Insider.

By: Baystreet Staff

Plant-based food demand is just beginning to outpace total food sales. “This new data shows that consumers are turning to plant-based food options now more than ever,” said Julie Emmett, senior director of retail partnerships at the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA). “Even after the highest panic-buying period, plant-based foods growth remains strong, proving that this industry has staying power.” Better, the market shows no signs of slowing. By 2025, the market could be worth well over $27.9 billion, according to Markets and Markets. Better still, UBS analysts say the alternative meat market could grow 28% a year to $85 billion in the next 10 years, as reported by Business Insider. Euromonitor estimates that the market for plant-based foods could be worth $2.5 billion by 2023, reports CNBC. It’s all creating sizable opportunity for companies such as Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. (TSXV: BABY)(OTCQX: BABYF)(FSE:0YL), Burcon NutraScience Corp. (TSX:BU)(OTC:BUROF), Beyond Meat Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND), United Natural Foods Inc. (NYSE:UNFI), and SunOpta Inc. (NASDAQ:STKL).

Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. (TSXV: BABY)(OTCQX: BABYF)(FSE:0YL) BREAKING NEWS: Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. announces the online product launch of its Else Plant-Based Complete Toddler Nutrition, the first fully certified USDA Organic, Clean Label, Plant-Based, Soy-Free nutritional drink for toddlers. Made with ingredients, vitamins and minerals that help support growth and development after a baby’s first year. Else Plant-Based Complete Nutrition is the only globally-patented, real alternative for babies beyond the first year – including those with milk intolerances/sensitivities, those looking to avoid dairy and soy, and for all families looking for a clean, plant-based option for their children.

Dairy-free, soy-free, corn syrup-free, gluten-free and non-GMO, Else Nutrition is a unique globally patented combination of whole-plant organic ingredients – almonds buckwheat and tapioca. This combination meets the gold standard equivalent of human milk nutritional composition values, based on WHO international standards, among others. Else Plant- Nutrition meets the strictest regulatory requirements and the highest nutrition standards, providing a full essential amino acid profile and a clean source of protein. It is manufactured in an infant grade U.S. manufacturing site and endorsed by a board of leading U.S. and international pediatricians and nutritionists.

“We are thrilled that today marks a huge leap forward in plant-based alternatives in the baby and toddler category,” said Hamutal Yitzhak, CEO and Co-Founder of Else Nutrition. “For more than 120 years, cow’s milk and soy have dominated. After seven years of R&D, we are finally able to offer something else to parents and bring a real, clean label alternative to families across North America, so that they will never have to compromise on the health and nutrition of their toddler again.”

Else Plant-Based Complete Nutrition for Toddlers is minimally processed. Else intends for all its future products to meet this standard. With more than seven years of research and development, Else’s breakthrough process creates nutrition products from whole plants without altering their chemistry or using highly-processed extracts, or harsh chemicals. Through this disruptive process, Else is able to maximize the nutritional value and minimize environmental impact.

Additionally, Else Nutrition’s innovation pipeline includes a breakthrough, plant-based, clean label infant formula for babies 0-12 months. It is anticipated to launch in approximately two years, currently on its pathway for final FDA approval.

Beyond the brand’s Advisory Board of Pediatricians and nutritionists, Else has already captured the attention of many influential mothers, such as Hilaria Baldwin. As a mother of four with the fifth on the way, Hilaria came across Else as she searched for nutrition products for her toddler Romeo. After using the product, Hilaria decided to partner with Else to support its product launch.

Else Plant-Based Complete Nutrition for Toddlers is now available at elsenutrition.com, currently priced at $36 for a single 22 oz. powder canister and $136 for a 4-pack. The product will also be offered on Amazon.com later this month and in select retail chains sometime during Q4 2020.

Disruptive, ‘Beyond Organic’Production Process — Else products are minimally processed, using the cleanest production process in the infant nutrition industry. Else’s ‘Beyond Organic’ disruptive manufacturing process transforms whole plants to tasty toddler nutrition, without using highly-processed extracts or derivatives, harsh chemicals, or high-fructose corn syrup. Changing only the texture of the plants, and never the fundamental chemistry, allowing for more of the nutrients that nature intended to nourish the child.

Other related developments from around the markets include:

Burcon NutraScience Corp. (TSX:BU)(OTC:BUROF), a global leader in developing functionally and nutritionally valuable plant-proteins, reported results for the year ended March 31, 2020. “Fiscal 2020 was truly a transformational year for Burcon,” said Johann F. Tergesen, Burcon’s president and chief executive officer, adding, “Coming out of the year, we have a strong balance sheet, we established the Merit Functional Foods joint venture and we partnered with Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company in the world. Through the Merit Foods joint venture, we are well advanced in building a state-of-the-art production facility to produce our unique pea and canola proteins as well as our new protein blends. The production facility, which is on track to be completed in Q4 2020, will be the only commercial facility in the world with the capability to produce non-GMO food grade canola proteins.”

Beyond Meat Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) a leader in plant-based meat reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 27, 2020. Net revenues increased 69% to $113.3 million in the second quarter of 2020, compared to $67.3 million in the year-ago period. Growth in net revenues was primarily due to an increase in volume sold, partially offset by lower net price per pound driven by the Company’s strategic investments in promotional activity intended to encourage greater consumer trial. Growth in volume sold was driven mainly by increased retail channel sales, resulting from distribution gains both domestically and abroad, higher sales velocities at existing retail customers, and contribution from new product introductions. During the quarter, increased retail channel sales were partially offset by a reduction in foodservice channel sales as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

United Natural Foods Inc. (NYSE:UNFI), North America’s premier and largest food wholesaler delivering the widest variety of products to a diverse and expansive customer base, issued the following statement regarding the long-term labor agreement that it has reached with Teamsters Local 414 (“Local 414”) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jill Sutton, UNFI’s Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, commented: “We’re very pleased that Teamsters Local 414 has ratified a new long-term labor agreement for our distribution center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. UNFI’s four-year contract with Local 414 maintains competitive benefit and wage terms in line with other facilities in the Midwest. The contract also includes language updates that afford UNFI the flexibility it needs to operate and succeed as a competitive distribution business in today’s landscape. We believe this resolution is a positive development for UNFI, our valued associates in Fort Wayne and our customers.

SunOpta Inc. (NASDAQ:STKL) a leading global company focused on plant-based foods and beverages, organic ingredient sourcing and production, and fruit-based foods and beverages, announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2020. “We delivered another strong quarter, doubling adjusted EBITDA over the prior year for the third consecutive quarter. We believe our turnaround efforts have now taken root, setting us up for more consistent revenue and profitability growth going forward. The quarter represented a powerful combination of strong execution and favorable underlying category trends. Each of our three segments produced revenue growth and expanded gross margin during the second quarter,” said Joe Ennen, Chief Executive Officer of SunOpta. “Our growth continues to be led by our #1 focus area, which is plant-based foods and beverages. Despite the negative impact on volumes in the foodservice channel, as a result of COVID-19, we still produced 10% growth on an adjusted basis. This growth and our ability to offset COVID-19 impacts are a direct reflection of the strength of our plant-based platform. We are extremely bullish on our plant-based opportunity including a robust sales pipeline and incremental capacity expected to come on-line in the fourth quarter of this year.”

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ThreeD Capital $IDK.ca Commences Trading On #OTCQB Market Under Ticker Symbol $IDKFF; Adds Information To Website Regarding Sector Investments

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:19 AM on Monday, August 17th, 2020

Announced that its common shares are now trading on the OTCQB Venture Market under the stock symbol “IDKFF”
OTCQB Venture is the premiere marketplace for early stage and developing U.S. and international companies.
Sheldon Inwentash, Chairman and CEO, stated, “The commencement of trading on the OTCQB is an important milestone because it provides the massive audience of American small cap investors an ability to easily invest in ThreeD Capital and participate in our growth…”

TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2020 — ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD” or the “Company”) (CSE:IDK / OTCQB:IDKFF), a Canadian based venture capital firm that invests in disruptive companies and promising junior resources companies, is pleased to announce that its common shares are now trading on the OTCQB Venture Market (“OTCQB Venture”) under the stock symbol “IDKFF”.

The OTCQB Venture is the premiere marketplace for early stage and developing U.S. and international companies. Participating companies must be current in their reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process. Investors can find real-time quote and market information at https://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/IDKFF/overview.

The Company believes that the OTCQB Venture Market can provide efficient market access to U.S. investors, helping Canadian companies with U.S. investors build shareholder value through greater access to enhanced liquidity and data distribution. ThreeD’s common shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) under the symbol “IDK”.

Sheldon Inwentash, Chairman and CEO, stated, “The commencement of trading on the OTCQB is an important milestone because it provides the massive audience of American small cap investors an ability to easily invest in ThreeD Capital and participate in our growth. We have received significant interest from American investors in the past who want the exposure ThreeD Capital can provide them to ground floor opportunities in both small cap stocks at early stages, or private disruptive technologies, making this listing valuable to our corporate objectives.”

NEW THREED CAPITAL WEBSITE DISCLOSES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING SECTOR INVESTMENTS

The Company also wishes to advise the launch of its updated website at https://threedcapital.com/ which, amongst other things, provides investors with additional insight into the Company’s holdings in both the technology and resources sector.

As of this date, ThreeD Capital now holds investments in 22 technology companies and 12 mining companies.

This press release is available on the Company’s Verified Investor Discussion Forum on AGORACOM for constructive discussion and engagement with shareholders https://agoracom.com/ir/threedcapital

About ThreeD Capital Inc.

ThreeD is a publicly-traded Canadian-based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the Junior Resources, Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain sectors. ThreeD seeks to invest in early stage, promising companies and ICOs where it may be the lead investor and can additionally provide investees with advisory services, mentoring and access to the Company’s ecosystem.

For further information:
Gerry Feldman, CPA, CA
Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
[email protected]
Phone: 416-941-8900 ext 106

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which are inherently uncertain, are based on estimates and assumptions, and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties (both general and specific) that contribute to the possibility that the future events or circumstances contemplated by the forward-looking statements will not occur. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward looking statements contained in this press release, and the assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are made, are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements included in this document, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not occur, which may cause the Company’s actual performance and results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates or projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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Esports Entertainment Group $GMBL Expands Existing Partnership with Dignitas, Securing Naming Rights to Legendary CS:GO Team $DKNG $PENN $GAN $ESPO $AESE $EGLX.ca $BRAG.ca $FDM.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:08 AM on Monday, August 17th, 2020

Company’s online betting platform, VIE.gg, became an official multi-year partner of Dignitas in June 2019, and under the expanded partnership, it has now secured the naming rights of Dignitas’ famed CS:GO team
CS:GO Team Will Compete as Dignitas VIE.gg in Official Events
Partnership Activations to Utilize Dignitas’ New Jersey Based Gaming Facility

BIRKIRKARA, Malta, Aug. 17, 2020 — Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NasdaqCM: GMBL, GMBLW) ( the “Company”), a licensed online gambling company with a focus on esports wagering and 18+ gaming, is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with Dignitas, the esports vertical of New Meta Entertainment Inc. (NME) and one of the most successful esports organizations in the world. The Company’s online betting platform, VIE.gg, became an official multi-year partner of Dignitas in June 2019, and under the expanded partnership, it has now secured the naming rights of Dignitas’ famed CS:GO team.

“Dignitas is a true leader in the esports community,” said Grant Johnson, CEO. “Expanding our existing partnership and placing our brand in front of the millions of engaged Dignitas fans around the world further demonstrates our commitment to growing VIE.gg into the leading wagering platform in esports globally.”

In addition to VIE.gg’s integration into the CS:GO naming rights and jersey, the partners will roll out strategic digital and physical activations with the New Jersey marketplace as a core focus. In June 2018, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill 411, legalizing sports betting in New Jersey. One year later, Dignitas became the first esports organization to open a gaming facility in Newark, New Jersey, next to the famed sports and entertainment facility, Prudential Center. In addition to U.S. sports betting, the partnership also paves the way into the European marketplace through association with Dignitas’ famed CS:GO team hailing from Scandinavia.

“The partnership’s focus on digital and physical activations in the New Jersey market is ideally timed for us as we move forward on our application for our New Jersey gaming license,” continued Johnson.

Esports Entertainment Group, a member of ESIC, is working together with NME, to ensure that conflicts of interest and betting and age requirement rules are upheld throughout.

“We are honored to partner with an innovative, multinational brand like VIE.gg,” said Michael Prindiville, CEO of New Meta Entertainment and Dignitas. “Our co-branded CS:GO team and the immense opportunity around esports betting content in our home state of New Jersey enable us to tell unique and engaging stories at the forefront of both esports betting and competition to millions of fans worldwide.”

“We are excited to further expand our partnership with Dignitas,” commented Magnus Leppäniemi, VP of Marketing and Head of Esports at Esports Entertainment Group. “As a committed long-term partner, we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to co-brand our VIE.gg platform alongside Dignitas’ legendary CS:GO team, an opportunity that can introduce our brand to millions of esports fans globally and help establish our status as a Tier 1 operator within esports betting.”

ABOUT DIGNITAS:

Since its formation in 2003, Dignitas has established itself as one of the most successful esports organizations in the world, amassing 18 World Championships across multiple game titles. In September 2016, Dignitas was acquired by the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), a diverse, global portfolio of sports and entertainment franchises and properties that includes the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), New Jersey Devils (NHL) and more. In June 2019, Dignitas merged with Fertitta Entertainment’s League of Legends LCS franchise, Clutch Gaming, and through investment with Susquehanna International Group and Delaware North, formed the parent company New Meta entertainment, Inc. (NME), to expand the esports business into a broader digital sports and entertainment company. Dignitas currently fields seven teams in five of esports’ largest and most popular games: League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (men’s and women’s teams), Super Smash Bros., Rocket League, and Clash Royale – as well as a host of digital influencers. With player content studios and wellness facilities in Newark, NJ and Los Angeles, and infrastructure in Europe and China, Dignitas is the global leader dedicated to esports athletes and gaming entertainers.

ABOUT ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. is a licensed online gambling company with a specific focus on esports wagering and 18+ gaming. The Company holds a license to conduct online gambling and 18+ gaming on a global basis in Malta and Curacao, Kingdom of the Netherlands and is able to accept wagers from over 149 jurisdictions including Canada, Japan, Germany and South Africa. Esports Entertainment offers fantasy, pools, fixed odds and exchange style wagering on esports events in a licensed, regulated and secure platform to the global esports audience at vie.gg. In addition, Esports Entertainment intends to offer users from around the world the ability to participate in multi-player mobile and PC video game tournaments for cash prizes. Esports Entertainment is led by a team of industry professionals and technical experts from the online gambling and the video game industries, and esports. The Company maintains offices in Malta. For more information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com

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Contact:

U.S. Investor Relations
RedChip Companies, Inc.
Dave Gentry
407-491-4498
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AGORACOM
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http://agoracom.com/ir/eSportsEntertainmentGroup

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