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$KABN.ca North America Launches Liquid Avatar App in the Apple Store and Google Play $MOS.ca $MOGO.ca $CTZ.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:51 AM on Thursday, February 18th, 2021
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Liquid Avatar App empowers individuals to verify, manage and control their digital identity and personal data through biometrically verified digital representations of themselves.

  • Announced that it has launched the first phase of its Liquid Avatar App in the Apple Store and Google Play.
  • Like search, online communications and browser usage, digital identity is addressable to up to 100% of the online market and is a very early-stage market opportunity, with the potential to reach up to 400 Million people in North America and over 5 Billion people online globally.

TORONTO, ON / February 18, 2021 / KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. (CSE:KABN)(OTC PINK:TRWRF)(FRA:4T51) (the “Company“, “KABN North America” or “KABN NA“) (www.kabnsystemsna.com), a North American Fintech solutions company specializing in empowering individuals to manage, control and generate value from their biometrically-verified Self Sovereign Identity (“SSI”) through its Liquid Avatar (www.liquidavatar.com) platform, is pleased to announce that it has launched the first phase of its Liquid Avatar App in the Apple Store and Google Play.

Like search, online communications and browser usage, digital identity is addressable to up to 100% of the online market and is a very early-stage market opportunity, with the potential to reach up to 400 Million people in North America and over 5 Billion people online globally.

With more websites, services and platforms requiring users to provide personal details and identification to gain access, together with the changing regulatory landscape in California, Canada, Europe, Australia, and other countries, more reliance is being placed on the consumer to manage their online information, identity, and personal data.

Without the right tools, platforms, security and safety, the potential for increased identity fraud and other nefarious activities may continue to accelerate in the online marketplace. Liquid Avatar provides solutions for individuals to manage, control and create value from their digital identity and personal data allowing them to share what they want, when they want and with whom they want through cloud-based, biometrically enabled verifiable credentials, digital wallets, and other cryptographic services.

Liquid Avatar users are able to select from 1000’s of combinations of facial features to create their perfect digital representations of themselves – all at no cost, and in the future, users will also be able to upload certain personalized images and logos to represent their avatars.

Liquid Avatar provides users with an easy and engaging way to share what they want, when they want, and with whom they want, through a biometrically verified access and verifiable identity credentials, based on the Trust over IP Foundation’s framework (www.trustoverip.com) giving users the control they need and deserve and the opportunity to benefit, economically, from the personal data they wish to share.

The Liquid Avatar platform allows users to create high quality digital icon representations of the various facets of their online personalities and identity, which can be used to easily share what they want, when they want, and with whom they want. Liquid Avatar users will also be able to create digital wallets to manage and store a wide range of verifiable identity and access credentials, and to take their conventional identity online, allowing users to prove themselves as easily and effectively as they do in the “physical world”.

A Phased Approach to Supporting Digital Identity Management

As the opportunity to manage digital identity is new to most people and to some, the process can be daunting, Liquid Avatar has taken a phased approach to its engagement program. Initially users can sign up for Liquid Avatar using a traditional email and password, but at the point of sign up, they also engage in a “liveness” test, which allows Liquid Avatar to associate the account with a biometric signature. This process, while not invasive and not requiring the user to store any sensitive data on their devices, as Liquid Avatar is primarily a cloud-based platform, does subscribe to a “one user / “one account” philosophy, where every user is known and verified, reducing, if not potentially eliminating fake and / or fraudulent users.

Users that install Liquid Avatar in Phase 1 (launch date through, estimated end of March 2021) will start to learn the basics of setting up and sharing a Liquid Avatar as a precursor to digital identity management. Initial Features include:

  • Create & Edit Avatars
  • Create a Biometrically Secured Account
  • Add and Share Data
    • Mobile Phone Number
    • Email Addresses
    • Twitter
  • Community:
    • Share your Liquid Avatar through:
      • Email
      • Text
      • Social Channels
    • Connect with other Liquid Avatar User(s)
  • Automatically enroll in KABN KASH program
  • Sign up for the KABN Card waitlist (Canada only, other regions under review)

Phase 2, expected to launch late March 2021(subject to any revisions), will include technology and app updates and the ability to create multiple Liquid Avatars and manage different facets of your personality (personas) as well as storing items in your personal locker. Phase 2 will also see the introduction of multiple language options, the ability to connect further social media and data sources to your Liquid Avatar personas and additional free Liquid Avatar creative components.

Phase 3, slated for the end of April (subject to any revisions) is expected to bring continuous technology and app improvements and the early introduction of Liquid Avatar’s digital wallet and verifiable identity credentials giving users greater management and control over their digital identity. Phase 3 will also see the potential introduction of badges, providing users with the ability to upload and share specific attributes and affiliations of their favorite teams, university they went to and their “likes”.

Phase 4, currently scheduled for the end of May (subject to any revisions) is primed as a major release for Liquid Avatar as the Company plans to introduce its Augmented Reality platform in partnership with Imagine AR (CSE:IP). Phase 4 is expected to also introduce the introduction of Digital Certificates of Authenticity, securing ownership of collector Liquid Avatar icons and components and allow for future selling and trading of these items. It is also expected that Liquid Avatar will introduce an early stage of its vendor offering engine which will allow users to set preferences and match those with offers from vendors who wish to reach known and verified users.

There is a lot more in store for Liquid Avatar through the Spring and Summer 2021, as the Company expects to continue to showcase and test potential release items, like innovative AR scavenger hunts and video creation events, Digital Identity dashboards and much more. With Liquid Avatar Marketplace (www.liquidavatarmarketplace.com), users with have the ability to trade and sell collectible Liquid Avatars from iconic and up and coming pop culture, anime, and comic book creators. The Company is also investigating other commercial applications that will potentially integrate Liquid Avatar with information, financial, hospitality, eCommerce, and government services.

Beginning at the initial launch, Liquid Avatar will have direct connections to over 370 North American online brands with cash back deals with KABN KASH and Canadian users can be part of the early sign up for the KABN Visa Card (with further territory expansion in discussion).

“The launch of Liquid Avatar is a major milestone for the Company as we look to empower individuals to manage, control and benefit from the digital identity and personal data,” said David Lucatch, CEO KABN North America. “With over 5 Billion people online and the global landscape evolving to put control of user information back in the hands of those that own it, coupled with the need for digital identity management growing daily, we believe that Liquid Avatar will provide users, vendors, governments, eCommerce program and others with the ability to easily and efficiently interact while preserving safety, security and data integrity.”

As a verified platform, an individual user of Liquid Avatar can only have one account (with possibly multiple digital personas) which potentially reduces the ability for bad actors to create bots and fake accounts. Liquid Avatar users know that when they use and interact with other Liquid Avatar users, they are dealing with real, known people.

While Liquid Avatar is free to consumers and KABN and Liquid Avatar never sells or rents data, the Company believes that verified, known users can create increased value for themselves and select marketers and vendors as they look to reach real people and not fake users or bots. Through the Liquid Avatar platform and approved, permission-based communications, Liquid Avatar will offer up value-based opportunities users can select. At the same time, Liquid Avatar partners who want to reach real, known users will be willing to provide increased value as they won’t be spending money to reach fake users and bots.

KABN NA will earn potential revenues through card transaction fees, comarketing, bounties, commissions, and other fees paid by partners and vendors. The Company believes that other consumer and revenue programs will emerge as Liquid Avatar gains traction in the market.

Interested individuals can sign up and receive information and notices on upcoming product releases and services by visiting www.liquidavatar.com

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About KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp – 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 Self Sovereign Identity, empowering users to control and benefit from the use of their online identity.

Liquid Avatar is a verified Self Sovereign Identity platform that empowers users to create high quality digital icons representing their online personas. These icons allow users to manage and control their digital identity and Verifiable Access and Identity Credentials, 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 North America has a suite of revenue generating programs that support the Liquid Avatar program, including KABN KASH a cash back and reward program that has over 300 leading online merchants and coming soon, an integrated offering engine. In Canada, KABN also has the KABN Visa Card, a “challenger banking” platform that allows users to manage and control a range of financial services for traditional and digital currencies. The Company is currently exploring expansion of the KABN Visa program to other geographic regions, including the USA.

KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. is publicly listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the symbol “KABN” (CSE:KABN).

The Company also trades in the US under the symbol “TRWRF” and in Frankfurt under the symbol “4T51”

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

For further information, please contact:
David Lucatch
Chief Executive Officer
647-725-7742 Ext. 701
[email protected]

US and Canadian Media Contact:
Nicole Rodrigues
NRPR Group
[email protected]

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FansUnite $FANS.ca $FUNFF Applauds Canadian Parliament on Advancing Legislation to Legalize Single Event Sports Betting in Canada $SCR.ca $BRAG.ca $TNA.ca $FDM.ca $JJ.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:45 AM on Thursday, February 18th, 2021
  • Announce that, Bill C-218 was voted on and passed at second reading in the House of Commons on February 17, 2021.
  • The near unanimous vote demonstrated the huge level of support from all parties for single-event sports wagering in Canada.
  • Bill C-218, which would make it legal to bet on individual sports events, has passed its first vote in the House of Commons

Vancouver, British Columbia–(February 18, 2021) – FansUnite Entertainment Inc. (CSE: FANS) (OTCQB: FUNFF) (“FansUnite” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, Bill C-218 was voted on and passed at second reading in the House of Commons on February 17, 2021. The near unanimous vote demonstrated the huge level of support from all parties for single-event sports wagering in Canada.

Known as The Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, Bill C-218 repeals a section of Canada’s criminal code which makes wagering on a single sporting event illegal. The bill will now enter into the last phase of hearings with the Justice Committee before moving to the senate and then to Governor-General for Royal Assent.

“We are pleased to see the overwhelming support of legalizing single event sports betting in Canada in the Canadian House of Commons this week as it represents a major milestone for the entire industry,” said Scott Burton, CEO of FansUnite Entertainment. “With interest in legal sports betting growing in both Canada and the U.S., seeing a vote of 303-15 in a first vote in the House of Commons demonstrates the desire from several political parties to amend an outdated Canadian law.”

By providing a regulated and thorough framework for single sports betting in Canada, provincial jurisdictions will be in a better position to enable betting from consumers while generating new forms of tax revenue from outside operators looking to expand into the Canadian gambling ecosystem.

“As a gaming operator in regulated jurisdictions, we have sports betting companies around the globe that are currently utilizing our technology to enable their growth,” continued Mr. Burton. “With the advancement of Bill C-218, and our relationships with stakeholders here in Canada, we are in a favourable position to replicate our global gambling strategy and capture market share here on our own soil.”

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Empower Clinics $CBDT.ca $EPWCF KAI Medical Laboratory Demonstrates Significant Scientific Capability by Validating its PCR Tests Accurately Detect COVID-19 U.K. and South Africa Variants $WELL.ca $DOC.ca $DOCRF $VMD.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:31 AM on Thursday, February 18th, 2021

Kai Medical Laboratory, a state-of-the-art diagnostics laboratory in Dallas, TX was acquired by Empower Clinics on October 6, 2020 to further advance the Company’s COVID-19 national testing programs for enterprise clients, including movie and television studios, businesses and travel industry

  • Announced KAI Medical Laboratory has validated that its various COVID-19 PCR test products are able to accurately detect the B.1.1.7 (UK variant) & B.1.351 (South African variant)

VANCOUVER BC / February 18, 2021 / EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CSE:CBDT)(OTCQB:EPWCF)(Frankfurt:8EC) (“Empower” or the “Company“) an integrated healthcare company serving patients through medical centres, telemedicine platforms, operating a high complexity medical diagnostics laboratory processing thousands of COVID-19 specimens, is pleased to announce our KAI Medical Laboratory (“KAI LAB”) has validated that its various COVID-19 PCR test products are able to accurately detect the B.1.1.7 (UK variant) & B.1.351 (South African variant).

“The Kai Labs motto of Inspire by Science, Built on Integrity is displayed so accurately as the team of molecular scientists took it upon themselves to validate our test protocols against pervasive new COVID-19 variants.” said Steven McAuley, Chairman & CEO. “Leading with science, continuous improvement and a desire to impact healthcare outcomes elevates Kai Labs to a national and international stage. I expect this to be a competitive advantage as we endeavour to sign new global distribution and sales contracts.”

World Health Organization (WHO) Chief Scientist Confirms The U.K. Variant and South African Variants Are a Concern

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan comments “…scientists have now studied this and have found that these variants do tend to spread faster, they’re more transmissible or more infectious. So that’s the worrying part.”

KAI Medical Laboratory Research & Development a key differentiator for the Future

The KAI Lab testing protocol tests for parts of the viral genome that is not affected by the mutations in the spike protein the “S’ gene. In effect, this ensures the active virus in a patient’s RNA genetic sequence can be detected and a correct test result will be provided.

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan indicates “We know that testing, that identifying those who are infectious, that being able to provide them supportive isolation, tracking and contact tracing, and quarantining all the contacts…All of these things together definitely make a difference in bringing down transmission.”

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Loop Insights $MTRX $RACMF Completes Acquisition of Intellectual Property Assets of Locally, A Global Location Data Intelligence Company With Tier-1 Clients $AT.ca $QTRH.ca $SNSR $BSQR $PTS.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:24 AM on Thursday, February 18th, 2021
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  • Announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of the intellectual property assets of Digital2Go Medial Networks, Inc. d/b/a Locally pursuant to an asset purchase agreement between the Company and Locally dated February 16, 2021
  • Locally is a technology company focused on providing location data intelligence and real-time consumer engagement.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 18, 2021 — Loop Insights Inc. (MTRX:TSXV) (RACMF:OTCQB) (“ Loop ” or the “ Company ”), a provider of contactless solutions and artificial intelligence (” AI “) to drive automated marketing, venue tracing, and contactless solutions to the brick and mortar space, is pleased to announce the completion of its previously announced acquisition (the “ Acquisition ”) of the intellectual property assets of Digital2Go Medial Networks, Inc. d/b/a Locally (“ Locally ”) pursuant to an asset purchase agreement between the Company and Locally dated February 16, 2021 (the “ APA ”). Locally is a technology company focused on providing location data intelligence and real-time consumer engagement.

Locally Acquisition Provides Loop Insights with Unparalleled Location-Based Retail Insights, Foothold in $28.95-billion Location-Based Services Industry

Rampant digitization and the increasing use of smartphones have helped grow the location-based services market to $28.95 billion in 2019, according to Allied Market Research .

As a leader in human movement intelligence data, Locally has positioned itself to enable businesses to connect their physical and digital databases through mobile location insights and marketing integration capabilities. Locally has helped well-known brands and companies such as Ford, BMW, Wyndham Resorts, Calvin Klein, Kroger, Chipotle, Napa Auto Parts, 7-11, and others access deep consumer behavioral insights across all of their marketing activation channels.

The acquisition of Locally will allow Loop Insights to incorporate Locally’s location-based data and engagement capabilities, providing Loop with new revenue opportunities with brands and retailers looking to capitalize on the increasing use of location-based services.

Loop Insights CEO, Rob Anson, stated: ”The stakes have been raised in terms of brand and consumer expectations and interactions, with consumers demanding that brands cater to their individual preferences. The unique combination of Loop’s retail transaction data capabilities and the Locally location-based engagement platform has significantly improved Loop’s capabilities across retail, hospitality, and live sports and entertainment verticals, further enabling us to amplify frictionless experiences inside and outside nearly any physical location. With over 50 billion location signals collected to date, Locally was an obvious fit to acquire and incorporate into Loop’s product offerings, and will make an immediate impact on our already robust pipeline.”

Loop’s enhanced location-based capabilities will be applicable to nearly all of its clients, creating meaningful, dynamic, and personal connections with consumers, while providing retailers with unparalleled retail insights. By connecting transaction information to the unique IDs of users, Loop is able to drive targeted marketing opportunities and real-time engagement directly to customers through its wallet pass and other engagement capabilities.

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VIDEO – Novamind $NM.ca Is Building the Infrastructure Required for a Regulated Psychedelics Industry $RVV.ca $MMED $PSYC.ca $FTRP.ca $CMPS $NUMI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:11 PM on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021

The global behavioural health market size is expected to reach approximately US$ 245 billion by 2027 and estimated to grow at CAGR of 2.5 % over the forecast time frame 2020 to 2027. 

As a consequence of the increasing incidence of mental health disorders, global demand for mental health facilities is increasing.

Psychedelics are going to go through parabolic, paradigm-shifting growth because of their ability to treat anxiety and depression amongst other things

Novamind is a leading mental health company specialized in psychedelic medicine, building the infrastructure required for a regulated psychedelics industry.

Highlights:

  • Rapidly expanding a network of outpatient mental health clinics and research sites
  • 4 clinics in Utah, 1 more anticipated this quarter
  • Provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and Spravato™ (esketamine) treatments;
    • Ketamine treatment volume grew 90% from 2019 to 2020
    • During the same period, total Spravato™ treatments rose 400%
  • Positioned to facilitate MDMA and psilocybin therapy post-FDA approval
  • Building centers of excellence for future approved psychedelic treatments
  • Approximately CAN$1,900,000 in 2019 revenue
  • Strong insider ownership (32.3%)

Watch this powerful interview with Dr. Reid Robison, Chief Medical Officer and Director of Novamind.

Limitless Integrations to Utilize Draganfly $DFLY.ca $DFLYF Drones and AI Technology to Integrate Into its Mobile Onsite Detection Platform $FLT.ca $UAVS $ALPP

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:23 AM on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021
  • Announced that it will provide drones and the Vital Intelligence detection AI technology for integration with the patent pending iDENT Mobile Onsight Detection Systems (“MODS”) offered by Limitless Integrations LLC
  • iDENT MODS platform is a self-contained turn-key entrance gateway designed to be rapidly deployed to locations requiring secure high throughput flow with instant secure access into any venue

Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 17, 2021 — Draganfly Inc. (OTCQB: DFLYF) (CSE: DFLY) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions, and systems developer, today announced that it will provide drones and the Vital Intelligence detection AI technology for integration with the patent pending iDENT Mobile Onsight Detection Systems (“MODS”) offered by Limitless Integrations LLC (“Limitless Integrations”).

The iDENT MODS platform is a self-contained turn-key entrance gateway designed to be rapidly deployed to locations requiring secure high throughput flow with instant secure access into any venue. The iDENT MODS can be utilized at festivals, worksites, military security perimeters, emergency response locations, and any scenario with high traffic volumes that require instant security.

With over 25 years of experience, Limitless Integrations offers its clients high-quality, reliable commercial and industrial physical security and health safety solutions. These solutions are specifically designed to meet the unique demands of venues and facilities of any size.

Draganfly will provide drones, tethered or otherwise for observation and threat detection for the perimeters where the Limitless iDENT MODS platforms are being utilized. The software on the drones can be used for general observation and security including possible weapons detection.

“Draganfly will provide the perfect partnership in enabling our MODS units to have a thorough screening process by way of their Vita Intelligence Technology delivered by drones,” said TJ Dooley CEO and co-founder of Limitless Integrations. “The technology solution that Draganfly offers will enhance the ability for our clients across a multitude of industries to provide a safe experience.”

“Draganfly is honored to have its technology and drones integrated into the incredible Limitless iDENT MODS platform. Helping provide the ability to securely and safely open venues or critical locations such as emergency response scenarios.”

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VIDEO – TAAT Lifestyle & Wellness $TAAT.ca $TOBAF Launches ” Beyond Tobacco™️” In 39 States To Become The “Beyond Meat” Of Cigarette Industry

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:17 AM on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021
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Beyond Meat has become an $11 BILLION company by creating products designed to emulate beef.  

Non-Alcoholic beer is now an $18 BILLION market by creating products designed to emulate alcoholic beverages. 

The basis of success for each has come from delivering the experience meat eaters and beer drinkers have come to love, without any of the negative health effects.   

TAAT™ Beyond Tobacco™ mimics the experiences of cigarettes without nicotine or tobacco.  It is engineered to closely emulate the sensory components of smoking a tobacco cigarette, including tasting and smelling just like tobacco.  

E-cigarettes and vaping have failed despite existing for 15 years, driving most smokers back to cigarettes because they only perpetuate the problem of nicotine addiction while delivering a completely different user experience to smokers. 

Under the leadership of experienced veterans from the tobacco industry, including and especially Philip Morris International, TAAT™ launched in the United States just 9 weeks ago and has already received repeat orders from more than 60% of convenience and gas station customers.  

How good was this launch?  

“Out of all of the tobacco category products I have worked with, TAAT™ is an outlier in terms of the level of demand it has had in its early stages. I have launched dozens of new tobacco brands across Canada as well as in the Caribbean, and while many of the new products were reordered by retailers in their first several weeks on the market, none of them were reordered by anywhere near 60% of stores that initially carried them. …. I have confidence that we could replicate these outcomes both in Ohio and in other markets where we may introduce TAAT™ in the future.”  – TAAT Chief Revenue Officer Tim Corkum (former commercialization executive for Philip Morris International)   

How big is the market TAAT is going after?  Tobacco is used by: 

  • 34M adults in America, equating to 215 BILLION cigarettes sold in 2018
  • 1.3 billion people worldwide 

… and almost all of them aspire to leave nicotine behind.  Beyond Tobacco™ from TAAT is about to give them what they want and, if they succeed, give shareholders “Beyond Belief” returns in the next 2-3 years.

Watch this great interview with CEO Setti Coscarella!

@goplantx $VEGA $PLTXF Prices Offering and Files Amended and Restated Preliminary Short Form Prospectus $VERY.ca $MEAT.ca $EATS.ca $VEGN.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:43 AM on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021
  • Filed an amended and restated short form preliminary short form prospectus in connection with the Offering.
  • The Offering will be at a price of $1.25 per unit of the Company for the issuance of a minimum of 8,000,000 Units to raise minimum total gross proceeds of $10,000,000 . 
  • The Offering, which will be conducted on a “best efforts” agency basis, is being led by Mackie Research Capital Corporation as lead agent and sole bookrunner.

VANCOUVER, BC , Feb. 17, 2021 – PlantX Life Inc. (the ” Company ” or ” PlantX “) (CSE: VEGA ) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) is pleased to announce that it has priced its previously announced offering (the ” Offering “) in its February 16, 2021 news release and has today filed an amended and restated short form preliminary short form prospectus in connection with the Offering. The Offering will be at a price of $1.25 per unit of the Company (a ” Unit “) for the issuance of a minimum of 8,000,000 Units to raise minimum total gross proceeds of $10,000,000 .  The Offering, which will be conducted on a “best efforts” agency basis, is being led by Mackie Research Capital Corporation (the ” Agent “) as lead agent and sole bookrunner.

Each Unit will consist of one (1) common share of the Company (an ” Unit Share “, each such common share in the authorized capital structure of the Company, a ” Common Share “) and one (1) Common Share purchase warrant (a ” Warrant “). Each Warrant will be exercisable at a price of $1.45 and will entitle the holder to purchase one additional Common Share (a ” Warrant Share “) for a period of two (2) years from the closing of the Offering (the ” Closing “), provided that , if, at any time, the daily volume weighted average trading price (or closing price on trading days when there are no trades) of the Common Shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the ” CSE “) or, if the Common Shares are not listed on the CSE, then on such other recognized Canadian stock exchange on which the Common Shares are then listed, equals or exceeds $2.50 per Common Share over any ten (10) consecutive trading days, the Company shall be entitled, at its option, within ten (10) business days following such ten-day period, to accelerate the exercise period of the Warrants through the issuance of a press release (the ” Acceleration Notice “) specifying the new expiry date and, in such case, the Warrants will expire on the 30th day following the issuance of the Acceleration Notice. From and after the new expiry date specified in such Acceleration Notice, no Warrants may be issued or exercised, and all unexercised Warrants shall be void and of no effect following the new expiry date.

The net proceeds raised under the Offering will be used to fund expansion, to continue to develop a user app, to evaluate and pursue potential strategic acquisitions, and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

The closing of the Offering is currently expected to be on or about March 11, 2021 or such other date as agreed upon between the Company and the Agent, and is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the execution of an agency agreement and the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals including the approval of the CSE.

The Units are to be sold on a “best efforts” basis through the Agent in the provinces of British Columbia , Alberta and Ontario , and such other jurisdictions as the Agent and the Company may agree other than Quebec , and in the United States pursuant to available exemptions from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ” U.S. Securities Act “) and all applicable U.S. state securities laws.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of these securities in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons. The securities described herein have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available. “United States” and “U.S. person” are as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act.

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POET Technologies $PTK.ca $POETF Reports on Financing Activities Ahead of Friday’s Special Meeting

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:34 AM on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021

Clarifies Position on Implementation of Potential Share Consolidation

  • Added approximately C$24 million (US$18.8 million) to the Company’s cash balance as a result of the successful closing of a brokered private placement, warrants and stock options exercised since October 1, 2020.

TORONTO, Feb. 17, 2021 — POET Technologies Inc. (” POET ” or the ” Company “) (TSX Venture: PTK; OTCQX: POETF), the designer and developer of the POET Optical Interposer™ and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for the data center and tele-communication markets, has added approximately C$24 million (US$18.8 million) to the Company’s cash balance as a result of the successful closing of a brokered private placement, warrants and stock options exercised since October 1, 2020.

Exercise of Options and Warrants
The Company revealed that it had received approximately C$10 million from the exercise of options and warrants since October 1, 2020. Approximately C$2.7 million (US$2.1 million) came from the exercise of approximately 7 million options by former employees and directors at prices ranging from C$0.28 to $0.52. Approximately C$7.3 million (US$5.7 million) in proceeds came from the exercise of warrants from its public offering in November 2016 in which 34.8 million units, consisting of one common share and one common share purchase warrant with an exercise price of C$0.52 per share were placed. The majority of those warrants remained unexercised until recently. From November 2, 2016 through September 30, 2020 only 2.8 million had been exercised. Since the beginning of Q4 2020, warrant holders have exercised approximately 14 million of the 32 million warrants outstanding, with approximately 18 million still unexercised. The Company believes that the outstanding warrants are held mainly by Canadian investors. If fully exercised, the remaining warrants would result in proceeds of approximately C$9.4 million (US$7.3 million) being realized by the Company. If unexercised, the warrants will expire on November 2, 2021.

Warrants Associated with Convertible Debentures
The Company also issued warrants in connection with its private placement of 2-year Convertible Debentures (the “Debentures”) in the period April through September 2019. Holders of the Debentures have the option of redeeming for cash or converting into units consisting of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. The common share purchase warrant forming a part of such unit has an exercise price of C$0.50 per share. Approximately C$5 million (US$3.75 million) worth of the Debentures were issued representing approximately 12.5 million warrants that would be issuable upon conversion into units. Since being issued, the Company’s debt has been reduced by C$750,000 resulting in the issuance of 1.875 million shares and an equal number of warrants. Assuming all of the remaining Debentures are converted and the associated warrants exercised, the remainder of the Company’s debt would be extinguished, and it would issue an additional 10.6 million units. Upon exercise of the associated warrants, the Company would receive an additional C$5.3 million (US$4.1 million).   Depending on the purchase date, holders of the Debentures have between approximately 2 and 7 months remaining from the date of this press release to convert or redeem the Convertible Debentures.

Special Meeting
The Company clarified its intention for the Special Meeting to be held on Friday, February 19, 2021, which is being held for the sole purpose of seeking authorization from the Company’s shareholders to amend the articles of the Company to enable the Board of Directors to consolidate the total outstanding shares within a certain range. The proposed range, to be effected if, as and when the Board of Directors determines within its sole discretion to do so, is on the basis of one post-Consolidation Common Share for a number of pre-Consolidation Common Shares of between two and 14. Thomas Mika, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, made the following statement: “The purpose of seeking authorization from the shareholders for a consolidation is both to enable an additional listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market and to offer a combination of share price and total shares outstanding that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of some of the larger institutional investors in the United States and Canada. The Board of Directors intends to consolidate shares only in connection with the additional listing and to do so only when the timing is appropriate, both internally and when market conditions allow. We cannot predict when conditions may be appropriate so we cannot say for certain when a consolidation may be implemented. Until then, we intend to continue to be listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) in Canada and on the OTCQX in the United States. So far, we are pleased to say that we have received overwhelming support for the resolution that will be voted on Friday.”

The authority of the Board to consolidate the shares in its sole discretion is conditional upon the prior approval of the Company’s shareholders and the TSXV. If approved by the Company’s shareholders and the TSXV, the consolidation would take place upon a decision by the Company’s Board of Directors within the proposed range agreed to by the shareholders following approval.

The Company will hold its Special Meeting virtually at 1:00pm EST on February 19, 2021 via the LUMI Meeting platform. A Management Information Circular in respect of the meeting has been mailed to shareholders and is available under the profile of the Company on SEDAR. Only registered shareholders, or shareholders with control numbers will be able to attend. No presentation by company management will be conducted and questions will be limited solely to the formal business of the meeting.

The Company also reported that its Total Shares Outstanding increased in recent weeks to 332,338,897 as a result of the successful closing of a brokered private placement, warrants and stock options exercised since October 1, 2020 which added approximately C$24 million (US$18.8 million) to the Company’s cash balance.

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Valeo Pharma’s $VPH $VPHIF Hesperco Capsules at the Core of Montreal Heart Institute’s Hesperidin Coronavirus Clinical Trial $HLS.ca $MDP.ca $GUD.ca $RX.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:21 AM on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021
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  • Montreal Heart Institute study to evaluate the ability of hesperidin, the medicinal ingredient in Hesperco™ capsules, to reduce the severity of symptoms and the need for hospitalization in COVID-19 patients
  • Hesperidin interferes / inhibits 2 key proteins of SARS-CoV-2 necessary for entry and infection of cells, suggesting that hesperidin may disrupt the replication rate of the virus and enable infected patients to build natural immunity
  • Hesperidin’s safety profile and immune-modulatory activity make it a highly promising molecule to intervene at various stages of the COVID-19 infection process
  • Hesperco TM capsules contain 500mg of high purity concentrated hesperidin

MONTREAL , Feb. 17, 2021 – Valeo Pharma Inc . ( CSE:VPH) (OTCQB:VPHIF) (FSE:VP2 ) (” Valeo ” or the ” Company “), a Canadian pharmaceutical company and its Hesperco™ development partner, Ingenew Pharma Inc. (“Ingenew”), are pleased to announce that Hesperco TM capsules, approved by Health Canada for immune support, will be at the core of the Montreal Heart Institute’s (“MHI”) clinical trial, “The Hesperidin Coronavirus Study”.

The MHI’s study will evaluate the effect of hesperidin on COVID-19 symptoms and its ability to reduce disease severity and the need for hospitalization in patients with COVID-19. The randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study will enroll 216 confirmed COVID-19 symptomatic patients.

“The immune support properties of hesperidin, the medicinal ingredient contained in HESPERCO™ capsules, and its efficacy against other coronavirus strains are well documented in scientific literature. We are extremely proud to contribute in the fight against the COVID-19 virus with the prestigious MHI and our development partner Ingenew”, said Steve Saviuk , Valeo’s CEO. “Our involvement in this study aligns well with our vision to build a Canadian anchor pharmaceutical company and continued commitment to provide Canadian healthcare professionals and patients with innovative solutions to improve quality of life”.

Commenting on the  Montreal Heart Institute’s Hesperidin Coronovirus Study, Pierre Laurin , President and CEO of Ingenew, said: “We are pleased that MHI’s scientists  concur with our scientific findings.”

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