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• Company continues to reach a number of important milestones on its path forward, as a global health and wellness company, serving the needs of patients through its network of physician-staffed health and pain management clinics, formulating CBD based products and developing its first CBD extraction facility

VANCOUVER, June 13, 2019  – EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CSE: CBDT) (Frankfurt 8EC) (“Empower” or the “Company“), a vertically integrated and growth-oriented CBD life sciences company, and a multi-state operator of medical health & wellness clinics, is pleased to provide an update on recent corporate activities and Director changes.

The Company continues to reach a number of important milestones on its path forward, as a global health and wellness company, serving the needs of patients through its network of physician-staffed health and pain management clinics, formulating CBD based products and developing its first CBD extraction facility.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Takes Possession of CBD Extraction Facility As previously announced, the Company has taken possession of its new facility in greater Portland, Oregon that will be home to a fully functioning hemp-based CBD extraction facility, with the first extraction system expected to have the capacity to produce 6,000 kilograms of extracted product per year. The facility is expected to provide Empower with vertical integration into the CBD supply chain, producing isolates, distillates and winterized oil that are showing strong demand in local and national markets. The Company has commenced preliminary build-out starting with IT and technology implementations plus security system installations.
  
  
• Engages Leading Architect Firm Empower has engaged Pathangay Architects www.pathangayarchitects.com of Phoenix, AZ lead by Navin Pathangay as the lead architect firm for the build-out of the first company extraction facility. Navin Architects are one of the leading Cannabis industry architects having worked on numerous industry projects including dispensaries, medical clinics, grow operations and extraction facilities.
  
  
• Integration of Sun Valley Clinics The Sun Valley Clinics acquisition is providing productivity gains and in-market expertise that is accretive to our clinic division. Official operational integration is fully underway, with the best practices of Sun Valley and Empower are coming together to create world-class clinic operations. The operations team at Sun Valley has assumed key administrative tasks on behalf of the Empower network of clinics including bookkeeping, human resources, payroll and day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks.

We expect to drive further productivity by eliminating duplicate and/or redundant information technology systems and by brining campaign marketing programs such as text messaging, email and call center functions under the Sun Valley operations, to improve effectiveness and reduce costs.

The current Sun Valley clinic locations are as follows:

4218 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ
12801 W Bell Rd #145, Surprise, AZ
4015 E Bell Rd #130, Phoenix, AZ
2011 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ
7074 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ
2550 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV

• Launches CBD Tincture Product Line Empower has commenced selling its proprietary line of CBD-based products called SOLLIEVO, through its network of company-owned clinics in the United States. The Sollievo tincture line includes four (4) preliminary SKU’s for chronic pain, insomnia, digestion and anxiety. Preliminary user feedback has been positive and third party lab test results have confirmed the ingredients and dosages of our proprietary formulations are consistent with what is indicated on the labels and packaging. Empower’s patient base and customers are expected to benefit from access to high margin derivative products, including CBD lotion, tinctures, spectrum oils, capsules, lozenges, patches, e-drinks, topical lotions, gel caps, hemp extract drops and pet elixir hemp extract drops.
  
  
• CBD Market Demand The passing in the United States of the US$867 billion Agriculture Improvement Act (the “Farm Bill“) has legalized hemp and hemp-based products. This has created an opportunity for the production and sale of a variety of CBD-based products that can provide genuine help and effective relief to millions of people suffering from a variety of qualifying conditions. Recent reports and studies indicate the approval of the Farm Bill could create a US$20 billion industry by 2022.

“With the closing of the Sun Valley Clinics acquisition behind us, we are already seeing such positive impact with integration and the development of our overall company culture,” said Steven McAuley, CEO of Empower. “By adding the extra resources to our company, we have much more capacity grow and execute on the various initiatives I have announced previously.”

Appointment of New Board Member

The Company is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Andrejs Bunkse as a Director of the company, effective as of May 26, 2019.  Mr. Bunkse is a graduate of Syracuse University and holds a Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law. As the owner and practicing attorney of Rain Legal and partner in Nimbus Legal, Andy brings industry specific expertise and deep connections to major industry players plus the investment banking and Family office community.

“We are so honored to have Andy Bunkse join our Board, to play an active role in supporting our next phase of growth and development”, said Steven McAuley, CEO of Empower.  “His substantial negotiating and deal structuring experience along with industry ties and reputation, adds tremendous pedigree to our leadership team.”

The Company also announces the resignation of Peter McDonough as a Director effective May 24th, 2019. We would like to thank Peter for his contributions.

ABOUT EMPOWER

Empower is a leading multi-state operator of a network of physician-staffed clinics focused on helping patients improve and protect their health through innovative physician recommended treatment options. Operating as a vertically-integrated health & wellness brand with it’s first hemp-derived CBD extraction facility under development, the Company can produce and package its proprietary line of cannabidiol (CBD) based products and distribute through company owned and franchised clinics, with wholesale partnerships, online and with retailers nationwide.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Steven McAuley
Chief Executive Officer

DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains certain “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” (collectively “forward looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements can frequently be identified by words such as “plans”, “continues”, “expects”, “projects”, “intends”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “may”, “will”, “potential”, “proposed” and other similar words, or information that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding; the Company’s intention to open a hemp-based CBD extraction facility, the expected benefits to the Company and its shareholders as a result of the proposed acquisitions and partnerships; the terms of the proposed acquisitions and partnerships; the effectiveness of the extraction technology; the expected benefits for Empower’s patient base and customers; access to Empower’s home delivery and e-commerce platform; the benefits of CBD based products; the effect of the approval of the Farm Bill; the growth of the Company’s patient list and that the Company will be positioned to be a market-leading service provider for complex patient requirements in 2019 and beyond. Such statements are only projections, are based on assumptions known to management at this time, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including; that the Company may not open a hemp-based CBD extraction facility; that the hemp-based CBD extraction facility may not be fully operation by Q2 2019 if at all; that legislative changes may have an adverse effect on the Company’s business and product development; that the Company may not be able to obtain adequate financing to pursue its business plan; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; failure to obtain any necessary approvals in connection with the proposed acquisitions and partnerships; and other factors beyond the Company’s control. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable laws.

SOURCE Empower Clinics Inc.

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Investors: Steve Low, Boom Capital Markets, [email protected], 647-620-5101; Investors: Steven McAuley, CEO, [email protected], 604-789-2146; For French inquiries: Remy Scalabrini, Maricom Inc., E: [email protected], T: (888) 585-MARICopyright CNW Group 2019

Source: Canada Newswire (June 13, 2019 – 6:00 AM EDT)

• 1,198 patient visits generating revenue of $152,846
• “Our cost cutting and restructuring efforts are now showing in the financial statements and balance sheet, so our shareholders, investors and partners should take comfort knowing the Company is substantially more stable and poised to execute on the main growth initiatives we have identified.”

VANCOUVER, June 4, 2019 – EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CSE: CBDT) (Frankfurt 8EC) (“Empower” or the “Company“) has filed today its unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related management’s discussion and analysis, both of which are available at www.SEDAR.com. All financial information in this press release is reported in United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

“After the complete overhaul of our accounting, audit and financial control systems to complete the December 31st, 2018 year end audit, our outstanding accounting team had a much easier job in preparing our Q1 results, with a solid and professional finance team in place,” said Steven McAuley, Chairman & CEO of Empower.

“Our cost cutting and restructuring efforts are now showing in the financial statements and balance sheet, so our shareholders, investors and partners should take comfort knowing the Company is substantially more stable and poised to execute on the main growth initiatives we have identified.”

Q1 2019 Highlights

• 1,198 patient visits generating revenue of $152,846, compared to 2,242 patient visits generating $302,142 for Q1 2018.
  
  
• Net loss of $398,541, compared to $2,282,676 for Q1 2018, which was primarily driven by significantly reducing operating costs through aggressive headcount cuts and facility changes and lower stock based compensation expense.
  
  
• Cash used in operating activities was $219,212, compared to $202,712 for Q1 2018.
  
  
• Cash at March 31, 2019 of $1,974,483, compared to $157,668 at December 31, 2018, which was primarily driven by equity financings during the three months ended March 31, 2019.

Recent Highlights

• Strategic redirection: The Company has been re-positioning its overall strategy to become a vertically integrated health and wellness company that connects to its 120,000 patients using a data driven focus to improve patients’ lives with products, technology and health systems.

• Strengthened Management Team: In January 2019, seasoned entrepreneur and executive officer and former GE Capital Managing Director Steven McAuley was appointed as Empower’s Chairman & CEO. The Empower management team has since been augmented with critical hires made from the ranks of investment banking, accounting, marketing and clinic operations among other disciplines. CFO Mat Lee, appointed on March 19, 2019, is an experienced accounting and finance executive. To further support financial and accounting restructuring, the Company engaged the services of Invictus Accounting Group, a top-tier boutique advisory firm based in Vancouver, BC.
  
  
• Strategic Acquisition: On April 30, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of Sun Valley Certification Clinics Holdings LLC (“Sun Valley”) from Andrea Klein and Dustin Klein and a minority shareholder, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Empower Healthcare Assets Inc., for cash and share consideration having an aggregate value of $3,835,000 (CAD$5,160,376). Sun Valley operates a network of professional medical cannabis and pain management practices, with five clinics in Arizona, one clinic in Las Vegas, a tele-medicine platform serving California, and a fully developed franchise business model for domestic and international markets.
  
  
• Strategic Development: On February 28, 2019 the Company announced that it intends to open a fully functioning hemp-based CBD extraction facility in greater Portland, Oregon in Q2 2019 with the first extraction system expected to have the capacity to produce 6,000 kg of extracted product per year. The new facility has been secured and the Company takes possession June 1, 2019.

2019 Outlook and Catalysts

• Enhanced Corporate Governance: The Company has prioritized strengthening corporate governance practices under the leadership of its Board of Directors and Chairman Steven McAuley, in order to address certain best practices suggested by North American securities regulators and senior stock exchanges.
  
  
• Improved Capital Markets Profile: Empower is diversifying its business model to become a vertically integrated operator in the global cannabis sector with a focus on patient care, CBD product distribution, research & development and CBD product extraction. The Company believes this will appeal to a broader base of shareholders and investors and provide greater access to capital and improved trading liquidity.
  
  
• Increased Patient Access: With a rapidly expanding company-owned clinic network and significant expansion opportunity through the Sun Valley franchise model, Empower anticipates it will grow its total patient list substantially in the years ahead. This is expected to provide greater opportunity for treatment analysis using artificial intelligence (AI), validating the Company as a leader in understanding the efficacy of cannabis-related therapies.
  
  
• Focus on CBD Product Sales: Empower’s patient base and customers are expected to benefit from access to high margin derivative products, including CBD lotion, tinctures, spectrum oils, capsules, lozenges, patches, e-drinks, topical lotions, gel caps, hemp extract drops and pet elixir hemp extract drops. Patients and customers will be able to access Empower’s customer service, home delivery and e-commerce platform.
  
  
• Market Leading Technology: Empower utilizes a market-leading patient electronic management and POS system that is HIPAA compliant and provides deep insight to patient care. The Company supports remote patients using its tele-medicine portal, enabling patients who do not live near one of its clinic locations, or are disabled or unable to come to a location, to still benefit from a doctor consultation.

Financial Summary

Financial Performance

Clinic revenues for Q1 2019 was $152,846, compared to Q1 2018 revenues of $302,142. This decrease over prior year is attributable to three factors. The introduction of recreational cannabis to Oregon, a reduction in marketing spend while we reposition our brand and its treatment through online, social and mobile upgrades and competitive introduction and pressure. The Company believes all three areas are being addressed effectively and will be reflected in future revenues.

Direct clinic expenses for Q1 2019 was $39,413, compared to Q1 2018 direct clinic expenses of $105,165. This decrease over prior year is attributable to the decrease in number of patient visits described above.

Net loss from operations for Q4 2019 was $113,433, compared to Q1 2018 net loss of $2,051,463. This decrease in loss below prior year is primarily attributable two factors. Operating expense decreased due to a decrease in salaries and benefits as a result of aggressive headcount cuts and facility changes. Additionally, share-based payments decreased as the RTO in Q1 2018 resulted in options being granted to Adira Energy Ltd. option holders and new members of management.

Net loss for Q1 2019 was $398,541, respectively, compared to Q1 2018 net loss of $2,282,676. This decrease below prior year is primarily attributable to the decrease in operating expenses and share-based compensation expense.

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company used $219,212 in cash from operations after changes in non-cash working capital. The Company invested $nil towards property and equipment and raised $2,036,027 via proceeds from various issuances of shares and notes.

Please refer to the Company’s unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements, related notes and accompanying Management Discussion and Analysis for a full review of the operations.

About Empower

Empower is a leading multi-state operator of a network of physician-staffed clinics focused on helping patients improve and protect their health through innovative physician recommended treatment options. It is expected that Empower’s proprietary product line “Sollievo” will offer patients a variety of delivery methods of doctor recommended cannabidiol (CBD) based products in its clinics, online and at major retailers. With over 165,000 patients, an expanding clinic footprint, a focus on new technologies, including tele-medicine, and an expanded product development strategy, Empower is undertaking new growth initiatives to be positioned as a vertically integrated, diverse, market-leading service provider for complex patient requirements in 2019 and beyond.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Steven McAuley
Chief Executive Officer

DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains certain “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” (collectively “forward looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements can frequently be identified by words such as “plans”, “continues”, “expects”, “projects”, “intends”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “may”, “will”, “potential”, “proposed” and other similar words, or information that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the direction and growth prospects of the Company, the expansion of the company’s clinic and distribution network, the expected effect of the Vendors in their new roles with the Company, the effect on the lives of patients, the growth into a national brand, the effect of the Transaction, the diversification of the Company’s business model, the potential appeal to shareholders, the growth of the Company’s patient list and the effect thereof, the expected benefits for the company’s patient base and customers, the release of the cash consideration, the release of Shares being held in escrow in connection with the Transaction and statements regarding the Company’s proprietary product line “Sollievo”. Such statements are only projections, are based on assumptions known to management at this time, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including that the Company may not be able to expand, that the Transaction may not have the expected results, and other factors beyond the Company’s control. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable laws.

SOURCE Empower Clinics Inc.

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Investors: Steve Low, Boom Capital Markets, 647-620-5101; Steven McAuley, CEO, 604-789-2146, [email protected]; French inquiries: Remy Scalabrini, Maricom Inc., 604-789-2146, [email protected] CNW Group 2019

• 7,607 patient visits generating revenue of $1,091,386
• Company has been re-positioning its overall strategy to become a vertically integrated health and wellness company that connects to its 120,000 patients using a data driven focus to improve patients’ lives with products, technology and health systems

VANCOUVER, June 4, 2019 – EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CSE: CBDT) (Frankfurt 8EC) (“Empower” or the “Company“) has filed today its audited consolidated financial statements and related management’s discussion and analysis, both of which are available at www.SEDAR.com. All financial information in this press release is reported in United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

“The Company has worked extremely hard over the past few months to vastly improve its overall efficiency by significantly reducing operating costs with aggressive headcount cuts and facility changes, resulting in a much leaner organization that is positioned for new growth. We dramatically improved financial accounting and reporting controls to ensure we have the best possible corporate governance systems in place to protect our shareholder interests.” Said Steven McAuley, Chairman & CEO of Empower.

“With our improved stable foundation, the closing of our two recent financings and the closing of the Sun Valley Clinics acquisition, we are positioned to take advantage of the many growth initiatives ahead of us, as we continue on our path to becoming a growth-oriented global health & wellness brand.”

2018 Highlights

• 7,607 patient visits generating revenue of $1,091,386 or $0.02 per share, compared to 9,705 patient visits generating $1,507,050 or $0.03 per share for fiscal 2017.
  
  
• Net loss of $3,789,918 or $0.06 per share, compared to $3,109,921 or $0.06 per share for fiscal 2017, which was primarily driven by the Company’s listing fee of $1,308,808 as part of the Company’s listing on to the Canadian Securities Exchange.
  
  
• Cash used in operating activities was $2,835,710 or $0.04 per share, compared to $1,587,760 or $0.03 per share for fiscal 2017.
  
  
• Cash at December 31, 2018 of $157,668, compared to bank indebtedness of $7,148 at December 31, 2017, which was primarily driven by equity and debt financings during the year ended December 31, 2018.
  
  
• On April 23, 2018, the Company completed its previously disclosed reverse takeover transaction (“RTO”) of Adira Energy Ltd. Following the RTO, on April 30, 2018 the Company listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) under ticker symbol “CBDT”, on the OTC, part of the OTC Markets Group, under the ticker “EPWCF” and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker “8EC”.  On closing of the RTO, the Company’s name was changed from Adira Energy Ltd to Empower Clinics Inc.

Recent Highlights Subsequent to Year End

• Strategic redirection: The Company has been re-positioning its overall strategy to become a vertically integrated health and wellness company that connects to its 120,000 patients using a data driven focus to improve patients’ lives with products, technology and health systems.
  
  
• Strengthened Management Team: In January 2019, seasoned entrepreneur and executive officer and former GE Capital Managing Director Steven McAuley was appointed as Empower’s Chairman & CEO. The Empower management team has since been augmented with critical hires made from the ranks of investment banking, accounting, marketing and clinic operations among other disciplines. CFO Mat Lee, appointed on March 19, 2019, is an experienced accounting and finance executive. To further support financial and accounting restructuring, the Company engaged the services of Invictus Accounting Group, a top-tier boutique advisory firm based in Vancouver, BC.
  
  
• Strategic Acquisition: On April 30, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of Sun Valley Certification Clinics Holdings LLC (“Sun Valley”) from Andrea Klein and Dustin Klein and a minority shareholder, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Empower Healthcare Assets Inc., for cash and share consideration having an aggregate value of $3,835,000 (CAD$5,160,376). Sun Valley operates a network of professional medical cannabis and pain management practices, with five clinics in Arizona, one clinic in Las Vegas, a tele-medicine platform serving California, and a fully developed franchise business model for domestic and international markets.
  
  
• Strategic Development: On February 28, 2019 the Company announced that it intends to open a fully functioning hemp-based CBD extraction facility in greater Portland, Oregon in Q2 2019 with the first extraction system expected to have the capacity to produce 6,000 kg of extracted product per year. The new facility has been secured and the Company takes possession June 1, 2019.

2019 Outlook and Catalysts

• Enhanced Corporate Governance: The Company has prioritized strengthening corporate governance practices under the leadership of its Board of Directors and Chairman Steven McAuley, in order to address certain best practices suggested by North American securities regulators and senior stock exchanges.
  
  
• Improved Capital Markets Profile: Empower is diversifying its business model to become a vertically integrated operator in the global cannabis sector with a focus on patient care, CBD product distribution, research & development and CBD product extraction. The Company believes this will appeal to a broader base of shareholders and investors and provide greater access to capital and improved trading liquidity.
  
  
• Increased Patient Access: With a rapidly expanding company-owned clinic network and significant expansion opportunity through the Sun Valley franchise model, Empower anticipates it will grow its total patient list substantially in the years ahead. This is expected to provide greater opportunity for treatment analysis using artificial intelligence (AI), validating the Company as a leader in understanding the efficacy of cannabis-related therapies.
  
  
• Focus on CBD Product Sales: Empower’s patient base and customers are expected to benefit from access to high margin derivative products, including CBD lotion, tinctures, spectrum oils, capsules, lozenges, patches, e-drinks, topical lotions, gel caps, hemp extract drops and pet elixir hemp extract drops. Patients and customers will be able to access Empower’s customer service, home delivery and e-commerce platform.
  
  
• Market Leading Technology: Empower utilizes a market-leading patient electronic management and POS system that is HIPAA compliant and provides deep insight to patient care. The Company supports remote patients using its tele-medicine portal, enabling patients who do not live near one of its clinic locations, or are disabled or unable to come to a location, to still benefit from a doctor consultation.

Financial Summary

Financial Performance

Clinic revenues for Q4 and full year 2018 were $196,909 and $1,091,386, respectively, compared to Q4 and full year 2017 revenues of $291,721 and $1,507,050, respectively. This decrease over prior year is attributable to three factors. The introduction of recreational cannabis to Oregon, a reduction in marketing spend while we reposition our brand and its treatment through online, social and mobile upgrades and competitive introduction and pressure. The Company believes all three areas are being addressed effectively and will be reflected in future revenues.

Direct clinic expenses for Q4 and full year 2018 were $115,655 and $417,047, respectively, compared to Q4 and full year 2017 direct clinic expenses of $114,252 and $638,834, respectively. This decrease over prior year is attributable to the decrease in number of patient visits described above.

Net loss from operations for Q4 and full year 2018 were $592,899 and $4,309,373, respectively, compared to Q4 and full year 2017 net loss of $560,231 and $2,408,638, respectively. This increase over prior year is primarily attributable two factors. Operating expense increased due to an increase in salaries and benefits during fiscal 2018 as a result of additional senior management joining the Company in conjunction with the RTO. Additionally, share-based payments increased as a result of the RTO which resulted in options being granted to Adira option holders and new members of management.

Net income for Q4 and net loss for the full year 2018 were $1,342,930 and $3,789,918, respectively, compared to Q4 and full year 2017 net loss of $814,539 and $3,109,921, respectively. This increase over prior year is primarily attributable to the listing fee of $1,308,808 as a result of the RTO, share-based compensation expense of $892,417 and restructuring expenses incurred during the year as the Company completed several changes towards its new strategic direction. Partially offsetting these one-time expense is a $1,598,425 gain on change in fair value of the warrant liability and a $890,136 gain on change in conversion option on convertible debentures that resulted from the decrease in the Company’s share price and therefore the value of the warrants and convertible debentures exercisable.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company used $2,835,710 in cash from operations after changes in non-cash working capital. The Company invested $100,227 towards property and equipment and raised $3,093,604 via proceeds from various issuances of shares, notes, and convertible debentures.

Please refer to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements, related notes and accompanying Management Discussion and Analysis for a full review of the operations.

About Empower

Empower is a leading multi-state operator of a network of physician-staffed clinics focused on helping patients improve and protect their health through innovative physician recommended treatment options. It is expected that Empower’s proprietary product line “Sollievo” will offer patients a variety of delivery methods of doctor recommended cannabidiol (CBD) based products in its clinics, online and at major retailers. With over 165,000 patient records, an expanding clinic footprint, a focus on new technologies, including tele-medicine, and an expanded product development strategy, Empower is undertaking new growth initiatives to be positioned as a vertically integrated, diverse, market-leading service provider for complex patient requirements in 2019 and beyond.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Steven McAuley
Chief Executive Officer

DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains certain “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” (collectively “forward looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements can frequently be identified by words such as “plans”, “continues”, “expects”, “projects”, “intends”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “may”, “will”, “potential”, “proposed” and other similar words, or information that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the direction and growth prospects of the Company, the expansion of the company’s clinic and distribution network, the expected effect of the Vendors in their new roles with the Company, the effect on the lives of patients, the growth into a national brand, the effect of the Transaction, the diversification of the Company’s business model, the potential appeal to shareholders, the growth of the Company’s patient list and the effect thereof, the expected benefits for the company’s patient base and customers, the release of the cash consideration, the release of Shares being held in escrow in connection with the Transaction and statements regarding the Company’s proprietary product line “Sollievo”. Such statements are only projections, are based on assumptions known to management at this time, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including that the Company may not be able to expand, that the Transaction may not have the expected results, and other factors beyond the Company’s control. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable laws. 

SOURCE Empower Clinics Inc.

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Investors: Steve Low, Boom Capital Markets, 647-620-5101; Steven McAuley, CEO, 604-789-2146, [email protected]; French inquiries: Remy Scalabrini, Maricom Inc., 604-789-2146Copyright CNW Group 2019

• Empower Clinics Inc. has changed its ticker symbol to CSE: CBDT
• Proposes to change the Company name to CBD Therapeutics Corporation at the Company annual general meeting in June 2019.

VANCOUVER, April 10, 2019 – EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CSE: EPW) (Frankfurt 8EC) (“Empower” or the “Company“), a growth oriented, diversified health and wellness company, announces that it has changed the Company’s ticker symbol on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE“) to CSE: CBDT. The Company also intends to seek shareholder approval for a change of name of the Company to CBD Therapeutics Corporation, and to launch a new Company website at www.empowerclinics.com

In recent weeks, the Company has been re-positioning its overall strategy to become a vertically integrated health and wellness company that connects to its 120,000 patients using a data driven focus to improve patients’ lives with products, technology and health systems.

The Company believes the change of name will allow its patients, customers, shareholders, partners, team members and the investment community to have a simple and clear understanding of the Company’s focus – a brand that is passionate about CBD based therapies, products and treatment options.

The Company’s new ticker symbol, CSE: CBDT, supports the new brand initiative and makes it easier for the Company’s followers in the investment community to associate the Company to its presence in the capital markets.

The Company has also launched a new website that is a better reflection of its health & wellness brand, providing users with a more functional and pleasant experience on desktop and mobile devices. The website will continue to evolve with new content and functionality being added over time, including educational sections, links to an e-commerce store to purchase CBD products, and a directory to the Company’s growing network of clinics.

The Company intends to change the domain name for the website in conjunction with the official name change, after approval of same at the Company’s next annual general and special meeting of shareholders.

“Evolving the business model and brand of the Company has been an imperative initiative for me on behalf of our shareholders, and the announcement of the Company’s ticker symbol change and proposed name change reflects our path going forward,” stated Steven McAuley, Empower’s Chairman and CEO. “We believe the new website will allow us to drive traffic with confidence, knowing our online presence tells the story of our brand and provides users access to our extensive knowledge-base, product offerings and world-class physicians throughout our network of clinics.”

ABOUT EMPOWER

Empower is a leading owner/operator of a network of physician-staffed clinics focused on helping patients improve and protect their health through innovative physician recommended treatment options. It is expected that Empower’s proprietary product line “Sollievo” will offer patients a variety of delivery methods of doctor recommended cannabidiol (CBD) based products in its clinics, online and at major retailers. With over 120,000 patients, an expanding clinic footprint, a focus on new technologies, including tele-medicine, and an expanded product development strategy, Empower is undertaking new growth initiatives to be positioned as a vertically integrated, diverse, market-leading service provider for complex patient requirements in 2019 and beyond.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Steven McAuley
Chief Executive Officer

DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains certain “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” (collectively “forward looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements can frequently be identified by words such as “plans”, “continues”, “expects”, “projects”, “intends”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “may”, “will”, “potential”, “proposed” and other similar words, or information that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the Company’s proposed name change; new website; and the expected benefits of same for the Company and its stakeholders. Such statements are only projections, are based on assumptions known to management at this time, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including: that the proposed acquisitions and partnerships, including that: the name change may not be approved by the Company’s shareholders or may not be completed; that the website may not operate as expected; that the Company may not be able to obtain adequate financing to pursue its business plan; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; failure to obtain any necessary approvals in connection with the proposed acquisitions and partnerships; and other factors beyond the Company’s control. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable laws.

SOURCE Empower Clinics Inc.

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