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Namaste $N.ca $NXTTF announces domestic consulting agreement with Cannbit Ltd to expand Israeli operations and add new sales channels $VAPE $VPCO $MCIG $ABCN.ca $ACG.ca $ACB $WEED.ca $HIP.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:18 PM on Thursday, July 5th, 2018

  • Signed a consulting agreement with Cannbit Ltd., whereby Cannbit will provide domestic consulting services to Namaste
  • Will streamline the Company’s Israeli operations, expand its platform and increase domestic revenues
  • Namaste has identified strong growth potential in its Israeli market and will focus on the expansion of its current platform as well as introducing new technology like its telemedicine application, NamasteMD and Findify’s AI technology in Israel

VANCOUVER, July 5, 2018 – Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N)(FRA: M5BQ)(OTCMKTS: NXTTF) is pleased to announce the Company has signed a consulting agreement (the “Agreement”) with Cannbit Ltd. (“Cannbit” or “Cannbitltd.com”), whereby Cannbit will provide domestic consulting services to Namaste that will streamline the Company’s Israeli operations, expand its platform and increase domestic revenues. Namaste’s recent announcement of its 10% investment in Cannbit, with Cannbit’s intention to publicly list on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (“TASE”), is further supported by this strategic partnership.

Namaste has identified strong growth potential in its Israeli market and will focus on the expansion of its current platform as well as introducing new technology like its telemedicine application, NamasteMD and Findify’s AI technology in Israel. Cannbit will provide Namaste with local resources to facilitate this growth. Cannbit will provide Namaste with domestic management and operations of the Company’s Israeli e-commerce platform, business development, website translations, domestic customer support services and wholesale sales. Cannbit’s team will work closely with Namaste’s marketing team to further develop its online platform and expand its B2B channels business in Israel.

Israel has quickly emerged as a global leader in cannabis research and development and Namaste is well positioned to leverage its technology and database of Israeli consumers to launch new initiatives in the Israeli market including the Company’s revolutionary telemedicine application and patient portal, NamasteMD. Through its investment with Cannbit, a medical cannabis supply agreement and now this strategic partnership, Namaste will benefit from expansion of its revenue streams, import of high-quality Israeli grown cannabis to the Canadian market (subject to approval by Israeli regulators and Health Canada), and also in leveraging its technology to provide simple and effective access to its online healthcare platform.

Management Commentary

Yaron Razon, co-founder and CEO of Cannbit comments: – “We are delighted to strengthen our strategic partnership with Namaste by adding yet another business cooperation them. Namaste is a global leader with a sensational management team. This Agreement, as well as our other partnerships with Namaste will benefit both companies as well as their respective shareholders. I’m also certain that both companies will find more ways to cooperate in the near future.”

Sean Dollinger, President and CEO of Namaste comments: – “We’re very proud of our various partnerships with Cannbit and love working with their team. This Agreement will bring great value to Namaste by leveraging Cannbit’s resources and expertise in the Israeli market. We see this is the beginning of a long-term relationship with our partner. We believe working with Cannbit under this Agreement is the best way for us to operate and grow in the Israeli market. As our database of Israeli customers grows every day, we look forward to launching new initiatives in Israel to capture more market share and in providing Israeli citizens with access to simple and convenient healthcare through NamasteMD. The idea for us is to keep building our database of customers, in order to overlap it with a domestic sales license and provide a fully-integrated platform for the sale of medical cannabis in the Israeli market. We’re looking forward to launching operations under the terms of this new agreement, exporting cannabis to the Canadian market when possible, and growing our Israeli division of the Company.”

About Cannbit Ltd.

Cannbit is focused on growing high-quality medical-grade cannabis with advanced technology and agriculture platform while utilizing the best human resources to produce the highest level of quality available that will effectively treat a wide range of illnesses. The Israeli government is expected to approve the export of medical cannabis and Cannbit intends to become Israel’s leading exporter for medical cannabis to legal jurisdictions around the globe. Cannbit’s facility is 10,000 square meters with an additional 13,000 square meters available for expansion and is located in Neot Hakikar, an area well known in the Israeli agricultural community with clear advantages in the cold seasons. Our cultivation is carried out in a sophisticated greenhouse that provides ideal conditions for a variety of cannabis strains. Cannbit’s management is comprised of a group of industry professionals in relevant disciplines.

About Namaste Technologies Inc.

Namaste Technologies is a global leader in the sale of medical cannabis consumption devices. Namaste has nine offices with multiple distribution centers around the globe and operates over 30 websites under various brands. Namaste has developed innovative technology platforms including NamasteMD.com, Canada’s first ACMPR compliant telemedicine application. The company is focused on patient acquisition through NamasteMD and intends on building Canada’s largest database of medical cannabis patients. The company’s subsidiary, CannMart Inc. is an ACMPR Licensed Producer pending receipt of a “sales-only” license, whereby the company will offer a large variety of medical cannabis sourced from domestic and international producers. Namaste will continue to develop and acquire innovative technologies which will provide value to the Company and to its shareholders as well as to the broader cannabis market.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Sean Dollinger”

Chief Executive Officer

Direct: +1 (786) 389 9771

Email: [email protected]

Further information on the Company and its products can be accessed through the links below:

NamasteTechnologies.com

NamasteMD.com

NamasteVapes.ca

Everyonedoesit.ca

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This press release contains forward-looking information based on current expectations. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, Namaste assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including various risk factors discussed in the Company’s disclosure documents which can be found under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com. This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its market regulator has reviewed or approved the contents of this press release.

SOURCE Namaste Technologies Inc.

Namaste $N.ca $NXTTF Signs Services Agreement with Indigenous Canadian Medical Dispensaries (IcMD) to Provide Patient Consultations to Over 1.5 Million Indigenous Community Members Exclusively through NamasteMD $ACB.ca $HIP.ca $WEED.ca $CMED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:45 AM on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018

  • Company has signed an exclusive Software Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Indigenous Canadian Medical Dispensaries Inc
  • Partnering with IcMD to provide all Indigenous communities across Canada (representing a population of over 1.5 million people) with free access to the Company’s revolutionary telemedicine application and online patient portal, NamasteMD

VANCOUVER, July 3, 2018 – Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N)(FRA: M5BQ)(OTCMKTS: NXTTF) is pleased to announce the Company has signed an exclusive Software Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Indigenous Canadian Medical Dispensaries Inc. (“IcMD” or “IcMD.ca”), whereby Namaste is partnering with IcMD to provide all Indigenous communities across Canada (representing a population of over 1.5 million people) with free access to the Company’s revolutionary telemedicine application and online patient portal, NamasteMD. The Company anticipates that this Agreement will drive further patient growth in Namaste achieving its target of acquiring over 50,000 medical cannabis patients by the end of 2018 and 200,000 by the end of 2019.

Under the terms of the Agreement, NamasteMD will provide IcMD with exclusive access to its online platform for Indigenous people across Canada, via both desktop and mobile phone platforms, on both Apple iOS and Android devices. In turn, IcMD has agreed to offer NamasteMD exclusivity for all its online patient consultations across Canada. As part of the Agreement, Namaste will use a unique code for IcMD to track patient acquisition from IcMD’s channels, and will offer medical cannabis, pharmaceutical products, as well as medical devices.

This Agreement represents a significant milestone, as Namaste and IcMD collaborate in providing Indigenous communities across Canada with the right to access medical cannabis. This will be accomplished by offering all community members with free consultations, whereby patients have instant access to doctors or nurse practitioners. Namaste and IcMD believe they can help bridge the gap for Indigenous communities across Canada who are suffering from an overwhelming lack of access to quality healthcare services. Through a platform powered by NamasteMD’s technology, IcMD plans to potentially provide healthcare access to over 1.5 million Indigenous peoples, many of whom currently reside in remote or rural areas, and have little to no access to comprehensive clinic services.

This Agreement embodies Namaste and IcMD’s belief that all Indigenous people across Canada, whether in urban environments or rural communities, should have proper access to healthcare practitioners and medical cannabis.  IcMD’s management team is committed to supporting Indigenous communities and believes NamasteMD will serve as a powerful tool to enhance the lives of many members. Both Namaste and IcMD view this partnership as an incredible opportunity to become leaders in the Indigenous medical cannabis and direct healthcare space by providing people with safe and reliable access to healthcare in their hands.

Namaste views this opportunity as potentially one of the most significant initiatives it has embarked on to date. Once deployed, Namaste believes its platform has the ability to have a significant social impact on Indigenous communities across Canada. Namaste and IcMD are also confident this technology has the ability to catch the attention of Indigenous leaders on a global scale once its effects are observed within the Canadian market. This represents a unique opportunity for both parties to come together and work with Indigenous leaders across the country in helping drive social reform.

At a time when political leaders at all levels of government have acknowledged an impending opioid epidemic, it would appear that there is no better time to implement better access to healthcare. By making it easier and more affordable to access doctors and nurse practitioners, it is believed that this will allow Indigenous members, whose communities have been some of the hardest hit, the ability to make more informed choices under the guidance of a trained professional.

The fact that the Indigenous market and its people have consistently been left out of equal access to healthcare is something Namaste and IcMD are extremely excited to change. Starting with nationwide access to medical cannabis and moving forward to health consultations and treatment plans Namaste & IcMD will truly be putting healthcare in the hands of the people.

Namaste’s wholly owned subsidiary, Cannmart Inc. (“Cannmart”) is a late-stage applicant for a medical cannabis “sales-only” license that will serve to provide a diverse selection of cannabis from preferred cultivation partners and will be integrated with IcMD’s platform through NamasteMD upon receipt of its sales license.

IcMD and Namaste are excited to attend and launch IcMD at the Assembly of First Nation’s 39th General Assembly in Vancouver, BC July 23 to 26, 2018. Namaste and IcMD will be highlighted in a booth at the AFN Circle of Trade. The AFN Circle of Trade provides the opportunity to meet, network and showcase products to over 4,500 key decision makers and influencers from a growing market within the First Nations communities across Canada.

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is a national advocacy organization representing First Nation citizens in Canada, which includes more than 900,000 people living in 634 First Nation communities and in cities and towns across the country. http://www.afn.ca/about-afn/

Namaste is pleased to be hosting a special edition Namaste420 Youtube live-stream at 9:00 AM EST on July 3rd, 2018 to discuss the Agreement with IcMD and answer questions. To join the stream please visit the link below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOJb-uO-OXg

Management Commentary

Christopher Henry, CEO of IcMD comments: “As a proud member of the MMF I have been consistently involved in Indigenous employment and advancement to towards complete self-sufficiency. For the past 25 years, I have worked closely with and in Indigenous communities across Canada. During that time, I have personally seen the lack of access to almost every service most Canadians take for granted every day. By partnering with Namaste Technologies and NamasteMD we are able to gain access to technology that would allow us to realize our dream of putting healthcare in the hands of the people. This has the potential to change how we provide healthcare to Indigenous communities across Canada and bring them one more step to equality with all Canadians.”

Christopher Henry is a member of the Manitoba Metis Federation and co-owner of WorkingWarriors.ca a national Indigenous Engagement and Employment Company.

Michael Birch, President, and COO of IcMD comments: “I grew up in Garden Hill First Nation. A fly in remote community in Northern Manitoba with over 3000 residents. We didn’t have access to a doctor or nurse or even a healthcare facility at times. To be able to put access to reliable secure healthcare in the hands of our people is a dream I didn’t think would ever happen in my lifetime. By partnering with Namaste and NamasteMD we will finally be able to give all Indigenous people, regardless of location, access to a more equal standard of care.”

Michael Birch is an entrepreneur originally from Garden Hill First Nation. He is owner & President of MBE a Facility Management and Logistics Company for Indigenous communities.

Sean Dollinger, President and CEO of Namaste comments: “We are beyond honored to have partnered with IcMD and their management team who exemplify the nature of Namaste and our core values. We truly believe that our technology will improve the health and well-being of hundreds of thousands of people in Indigenous communities across Canada. The level of accessibility to high-quality healthcare that we will be able to offer has the ability to create a significant social impact to all Indigenous communities. We are proud to be partnered with IcMD’s management team who are deeply committed to this cause.

This Agreement is just the start of what we feel will evolve into a long-term relationship and success in bringing value to the lives of many Indigenous people. While the legalization of recreational cannabis may not be accessible to community members across Canada, Namaste will serve to provide convenient access to medical cannabis in remote areas not yet served by the recreational market.

For IcMD to select Namaste among hundreds of ACMPR Licensed Producers in Canada, speaks volumes as to the value in our technology and we feel privileged to embark on this new and exciting initiative for the betterment of all Indigenous communities and its members. We’d like to thank IcMD’s team, Christopher Henry and Michael Birch for their support and hard work in putting together this exciting partnership.

We’re also pleased to announce the submission of the TSX Venture Form 5G at the close of the market on Friday, June 29th, 2018, and we anticipate commencing our Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”), whereby the Company will purchase up to 25,308,136 of its common shares, or 8.9% of the “Public Float” (as such term is defined in the TSX-V Corporation Finance Manual).”

About Indigenous Cannabis Medical Dispensaries Inc.

IcMD’s goal is to put reliable and accessible healthcare in the hands of Indigenous people. By working with our relationships created over a lifetime of work in the Indigenous community IcMD will bring medical cannabis to every region of Canada. We believe that the over prescription of pharmaceuticals to our people has had a negative effect on our communities. By offering a natural solution to many common conditions we believe will we be more able to return to our traditional roots. Moving towards health consultations and treatment plans will eventually see IcMD as the nationwide leader in direct Indigenous healthcare equality.

About Namaste Technologies Inc.

Namaste Technologies is a global leader in the sale of medical cannabis consumption devices. Namaste has nine offices with multiple distribution centers around the globe and operates over 30 websites under various brands. Namaste has developed innovative technology platforms including NamasteMD.com, Canada’s first ACMPR compliant telemedicine application. The company is focused on patient acquisition through NamasteMD and intends on building Canada’s largest database of medical cannabis patients. The company’s subsidiary, CannMart Inc. is an ACMPR Licensed Producer pending receipt of   a “sales-only” license, whereby the company will offer a large variety of medical cannabis sourced from domestic and international producers. Namaste will continue to develop and acquire innovative technologies which will provide value to the Company and to its shareholders as well as to the broader cannabis market.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Sean Dollinger”

Chief Executive Officer

Direct: +1 (786) 389 9771

Email: [email protected]

Further information on the Company and its products can be accessed through the links below:

NamasteTechnologies.com

NamasteMD.com

NamasteVapes.ca

Everyonedoesit.ca

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This press release contains forward-looking information based on current expectations. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, Namaste assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including various risk factors discussed in the Company’s disclosure documents which can be found under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com. This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its market regulator has reviewed or approved the contents of this press release.

SOURCE Namaste Technologies Inc.

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Namaste $N.ca $NXTTF Announces Intention to Commence a Normal Course Issuer Bid to Repurchase Up to 10% of its Public Float and Provides a Corporate Update Including Incoming CFO, New Board Director and Consultants $ACB.ca $HIP.ca $WEED.ca $CMED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:48 AM on Thursday, June 28th, 2018

  • Subject to regulatory approval, it intends to commence a normal course issuer bid 
  • The Company intends to purchase up to 25,308,136 common shares, representing approximately 8.9% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares and 10% of the Company’s “public float”

VANCOUVER, June 28, 2018 – Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N)(FRA: M5BQ)(OTCMKTS: NXTTF) is pleased to announce that, subject to regulatory approval, it intends to commence a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”). The Company intends to purchase up to 25,308,136 common shares, representing approximately 8.9% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares and 10% of the Company’s “public float” (as such term is defined in the TSX-V Corporation Finance Manual).

The Company is in the process of appointing Canaccord Genuity Inc. as its broker to conduct the NCIB on its behalf. The NCIB will commence three business days following the TSX-V’s acceptance of the Company’s Notice of Intention to commence the NCIB.

All purchases will be made through the facilities of the TSX-V at market prices and otherwise in accordance with the rules and policies of the TSX-V. All common shares acquired by the Company under the NCIB are being purchased for cancellation.

Namaste’s board of directors believes that, from time to time, the market price of the common shares does not adequately reflect the Company’s underlying value and future prospects and that, at such times, the purchase of the common shares represents an appropriate use of the Company’s financial resources and will enhance shareholder value.

In addition to the NCIB, the Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth Ngo as the Company’s CFO and the appointment of Fern Glowinsky, president of Merrco Payments Inc. (“Merrco”) to the Company’s board of directors. Namaste has also engaged advisory consultants including Tim Henley and Dr. Paul Neider (DVM) who are focused on launching CBD production for both human and pet consumption in Namaste’s international markets. Additionally, the Company’s board of directors has approved new stock options grants in accordance with the Company’s stock option plan.

CFO Appointment

The Company is also pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth Ngo as Namaste’s CFO. Kenneth Ngo joined Namaste Technologies Inc. as a corporate controller in April 2018.  He has more than 20 years of experience in finance and has held positions of increasing responsibility in a number of US and Canadian publicly traded companies.  He received his Chartered Accountant designation while working for Deloitte LLP.  Mr. Ngo is a graduate of Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario and a U.S. Certified Public Accountant in the state of Colorado.

Mr. Ngo, Namaste CFO comments: “I’m thrilled to being part of an exciting journey. Namaste is a true visionary of technology platforms that is well positioned for significant growth.”

Subsequently, Mr. Philip Van der Berg has submitted his resignation as Namaste CFO and the Company would like to take the opportunity to thank him for his service and wish him best of luck on his future endeavors.

Board Appointment

The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Fern Glowinsky, CEO of Merrco to its board of directors. Namaste has been a client of Merrco for several years and is proud to have their CEO join the board. Fern Glowinsky joined Merrco in March 2018 following its acquisition of Payfirma Corporation. Merrco and Payfirma are committed to helping established and emerging businesses thrive through access to payments technology. Ms. Glowinsky has extensive payments sector experience, spending 15 years as a senior executive at Moneris, most recently as COO with accountability for enterprise operations, passionately focused on transforming customer experience. In 2016 Ms. Glowinsky joined Cliffside Capital as CEO and Director, managing its investments in the alternative lending sector. Ms. Glowinsky is a graduate of the joint MBA/JD program at Schulich School of Business and Osgoode Hall Law School and holds the ICD.D designation.

Fern Glowinsky, comments: “With Merrco’s dedication to enabling payments in the cannabis sector, I’m extremely excited to be joining Namaste’s board and partnering with Sean, his team and the rest of the board as Namaste continues its mission of innovating cannabis technology solutions globally, while delivering a better user experience.”

Advisory Consultants

Subject to TSX-V approval, Namaste is planning on launching the sale of CBD products in international markets, particularly in the under-serviced markets in the UK and EU and has been working hard to develop new sales channels. As such, Namaste has engaged two consultants, Tim Henley and Dr. Paul Neider who provide valuable resources that will have a direct impact on the success of such endeavors. These two appointments will help Namaste in launching CBD products for both human consumption and for animal applications, as Dr. Neider is a doctor of veterinary medicine and supporter of CBD use to support the well-being of pets and animals.

Tim Henley has spent the last 3 years researching and studying the Cannabinoid space and trends. His research in CBD (Cannabidiol) lead him to become a Director of the UK’s Cannabis Trades Association.  Tim was instrumental in helping organize the early days of the association and its membership. He subsequently stood down to pursue a more radical approach to economic development and cannabis reform. Tim has been actively engaged in working with Namaste to assess the regulatory requirements for the sale of CBD products in the UK and has provided advisory services to both Namaste and its partners in the context of packaging and marketing of CBD products. Tim’s role with Namaste outside of his consultancy will be procuring the highest quality CBD products for the Company’s e-commerce marketplace.

Tim Henley, Namaste’s New Products Manager comments: “I came across Namaste when developing my business. I wanted to sell vaporizers and found Namaste to be a really easy modern company to deal with and set up my own company, Cannablyss Ltd.  I would often talk to Kory Zelickson, co-founder, as I placed my wholesale orders. I am an evangelist for 21st Century Cannabis and its potential to help humanity fix so many of the ills of modern society. Be it the revolution in our understanding of the Endocannabinoid system and how this affects our bodies in so many ways. We need to nourish our minds and bodies with Phyto cannabinoids not pharmaceuticals. The changes I have seen in the industry are nothing compared to what is coming. Namaste is helping to create the future and it’s the most exciting and dynamic company I have ever worked for. Namaste is going to change the world building a sustainable future!!”

Paul Neider is an accomplished veterinarian and serial entrepreneur.  Being the founder of three veterinary hospitals, three other companies, shows Paul’s creativity and ability to diversify into various fields. He is passionate about helping animals (humans too) which carries through to his activities with Namaste.  He will work at a task until perfection and never stops learning. Dedicated, enthusiastic and fun to be around, living with four dogs reminds him to just chase a ball once in a while!

Paul Neider, DVM comments: “The team at Namaste is one of the most innovative and passionate group of entrepreneurs I’ve met in a long time. By joining them I will help expand the company into the very large veterinary/pets market.”

Stock Option Grant

Subject to the terms of the Company’s Stock Option Plan, Namaste’s board of directors has approved the issuance of 2,515,000 options to a number of employees and consultants of the Company. All options are exercisable at a price of $1.32 per common shares for a period of five years. The options will vest in quarterly instalments over a two-year period.

Management Commentary

Sean Dollinger, President and CEO of Namaste comments: “We’re very pleased to announce strengthen Namaste’s corporate governance team by announcing the appointment of Kenneth Ngo as our new CFO and Fern Glowinsky to our board of directors. Both Kenneth and Fern will provide great value to the company in their respective roles. We believe that Namaste is remains in the infancy stage of our development as a technological leader in the global cannabis industry and as such are pleased to announce our intentions to commence a NCIB to buy back and cancel up 10% of the Company’s “public float”. Furthermore, we’re very pleased to bring on Tim Henley and Paul Neider to lead the launch of high-quality CBD products in our platform for both human and animal use. CBD products have been proven effective in treating many conditions and in improving overall health and well-being.

We’d like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their support and to welcome new members to the team. We are very excited about the future of the Company and look forward to many milestones to come. Namaste is constantly evolving and adapting to the changing landscape of this exciting industry that we are very proud to be a part of.”

About Namaste Technologies Inc.

Namaste Technologies is a global leader in the sale of medical cannabis consumption devices. Namaste has nine offices with multiple distribution centers around the globe and operates over 30 websites under various brands. Namaste has developed innovative technology platforms including NamasteMD.com, Canada’s first ACMPR compliant telemedicine application. The company is focused on patient acquisition through NamasteMD and intends on building Canada’s largest database of medical cannabis patients. The company’s subsidiary, CannMart Inc. is an ACMPR Licensed Producer pending receipt of   a “sales-only” license, whereby the company will offer a large variety of medical cannabis sourced from domestic and international producers. Namaste will continue to develop and acquire innovative technologies which will provide value to the Company and to its shareholders as well as to the broader cannabis market.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Sean Dollinger”
Chief Executive Officer
Direct: +1 (786) 389 9771
Email: [email protected]

Further information on the Company and its products can be accessed through the links below:

NamasteTechnologies.com
NamasteMD.com
NamasteVapes.ca
Everyonedoesit.ca

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This press release contains forward-looking information based on current expectations. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, Namaste assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including various risk factors discussed in the Company’s disclosure documents which can be found under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com. This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its market regulator has reviewed or approved the contents of this press release.

SOURCE Namaste Technologies Inc.

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Sean Dollinger, Chief Executive Officer, Direct: +1 (786) 389 9771, Email: [email protected] CNW Group 2018

Namaste $N.ca $NXTTF signs Master Services Agreement with Australian-based YPB to Provide consumer confidence solutions to its customers $ATT.ca $ABCN.ca $ACG.ca $ACB $WEED.ca $HIP.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:36 AM on Wednesday, June 27th, 2018

  • Announced signing of a Master Services Agreement with YPB Group Ltd. (“YPB”)(ASX: YPB), an Australian based product verification and customer engagement company
  • Namaste plans to introduce YPB’s solutions across its network of manufacturers and to Canadian Licensed Producers to bring certainty of authenticity and supply chain transparency to the entire legal cannabis industry globally

VANCOUVER, June 27, 2018 – Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N)(FRA: M5BQ)(OTCMKTS: NXTTF) is pleased to announce signing of a Master Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) with YPB Group Ltd. (“YPB”)(ASX: YPB), an Australian based product verification and customer engagement company. Namaste has identified the need for its global customers to have confidence in the products they are purchasing, and for vendors to have access to granular data on their end-users. As such, Namaste plans to introduce YPB’s solutions across its network of manufacturers and to Canadian Licensed Producers to bring certainty of authenticity and supply chain transparency to the entire legal cannabis industry globally. This coalition furthers Namaste’s agenda in providing leading technology platforms for its global marketplace and in enhancing the user’s experience for its customers.

Namaste is the world’s largest and most comprehensive cannabis-focused e-commerce platform with 32 sites in 20 countries and over 600,000 monthly visits to their e-commerce sites with a database of approximately 1.5 million users. Their fully integrated e-commerce network spans across the globe offering everything from rolling papers to vaporizers. In Canada, Namaste has developed the country’s first telemedicine app, available on iPhone and Android devices which allows patients to connect to doctors or nurse practitioners and have access to a wide range of high-quality cannabis products and services. The shared strategy of this Agreement is to leverage Namaste’s market position with the objective that all vendors on its platform across the entire cannabis supply chain will adopt this technology and mark every product with YPB ProtectCodes to help protect consumers by ensuring the products and services they are purchasing are safe and reliable.

Sean Dollinger, President, and CEO of Namaste comments: “Our extensive tender process identified Australian-based company YPB as being able to deliver the most sophisticated forensic level anti-counterfeit security for brand protection. We are confident YPB’s Secure Supply Chain tracking will enhance trust in the legitimacy and integrity of the vast range of products and services being sold throughout the industry. Namaste has spent years building strong, trusted relationships with vendors in the industry many of whom suffer from having their products counterfeited and sold through unlicensed distributors. Through this partnership, Namaste offers an effective solution to further support our vaporizer and hardware vendors. Additionally, we believe this technology has the ability to revolutionize the sale of cannabis throughout the Canadian market, with the potential for global market penetration. We fully intend on leveraging our relationships with licensed producers with the hope of providing additional value to LP’s and their customers. As the market expands and becomes more competitive we expect to see an increased demand for the adoption and implementation of anti-counterfeit security to ensure all parties involved are adequately protected. We believe YPB is a leader in the space and we are excited to work alongside them to come up with unique solutions for the cannabis industry.

In the last five years, Founder and CEO of YPB, John Houston has seen a notable increase in the number of global eCommerce brands who are looking at how to protect consumers and brand value with YPB’s technology. It is predicted that by 2022, the value of the global counterfeit market will reach $US4.2 Trillion and 5.4 million jobs will be at risk. According to World Health Organization estimates, one million people die each year from counterfeit medicines. Counterfeit is a global issue and brands are increasingly needing to become smarter and look at ways to protect their customers from fakes to mitigate risk to their brand reputation.

The ability to engage directly with customers who have scanned a YPB protected product to confirm authenticity but have not purchased through a Namaste platform will also provide them with valuable market intelligence to know, understand and connect with a greater proportion of the cannabis community more effectively.

John Houston, YPB Executive Chairman comments: “Namaste is a smart, rapidly growing company with powerful competitive advantages and a unique central hub position in the legal cannabis industry. YPB could not find a better partner with whom to participate in the expected rapid growth of cannabis consumption. Namaste’s footprint offers YPB exceptional global access with ease of execution at low cost and its adoption of our technology is recognition of the power of product authenticity to build customer trust, relationships and numbers. This is YPB’s single biggest opportunity yet and we will work closely with Namaste to ensure conversion to real shareholder wealth. I’m also delighted to welcome Namaste onto our share register and the magnification of our mutual interests that it brings.”

ABOUT NAMSTE TECHNOLOGIES

Namaste Technologies is a global leader in the sale of medical cannabis consumption devices. Namaste has nine offices with multiple distribution centers around the globe and operates over 30 websites under various brands. Namaste has developed innovative technology platforms including NamasteMD.com, Canada’s first ACMPR compliant telemedicine application. The company is focused on patient acquisition through NamasteMD and intends on building Canada’s largest database of medical cannabis patients. The company’s subsidiary, CannMart Inc. is an ACMPR Licensed Producer pending receipt of a “sales-only” license, whereby the company will offer a large variety of medical cannabis sourced from domestic and international producers. Namaste will continue to develop and acquire innovative technologies which will provide value to the Company and to its shareholders as well as to the broader cannabis market.

About YPB

Established in Australia in 2011 (listed on the ASX in 2014), YPB is at the centre of the global fight to protect the integrity of brands from commercial losses through highly advanced authentication solutions that enable brands to trigger customer engagement.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Sean Dollinger”

Chief Executive Officer

Direct: +1 (786) 389 9771

Email: [email protected]

Further information on the Company and its products can be accessed through the links below:

NamasteTechnologies.com

NamasteMD.com

NamasteVapes.ca

Everyonedoesit.ca

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This press release contains forward-looking information based on current expectations. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, Namaste assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including various risk factors discussed in the Company’s disclosure documents which can be found under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com. This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its market regulator has reviewed or approved the contents of this press release.

SOURCE Namaste Technologies Inc.

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Namaste $N.ca $NXTTF announces achieving over 6,000 registered NamasteMD users ahead of July 1 target and launches new marketing initiatives $VAPE $VPCO $MCIG $ABCN.ca $ACG.ca $ACB $WEED.ca $HIP.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:43 AM on Monday, June 25th, 2018

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  • Company has exceeded its July 1st goal and has acquired over 6,000 registered users on NamasteMD with a 4.9-star rating based on 209 reviews on Apple iOS devices and a 4.7-star rating on Google Android based on 106 consumer reviews
  • Results have exceeded the Company’s July 1 target of 5,000 registered users and Namaste anticipates further acceleration of its database during the second half of the year with new marketing initiatives and strategic partnerships including applications of NamasteMD

VANCOUVER, June 25, 2018 – Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N)(FRA: M5BQ)(OTCMKTS: NXTTF) is pleased to announce that the Company has exceeded its July 1st goal and has acquired over 6,000 registered users on NamasteMD with a 4.9-star rating based on 209 reviews on Apple iOS devices and a 4.7-star rating on Google Android based on 106 consumer reviews. These results have exceeded the Company’s July 1 target of 5,000 registered users and Namaste anticipates further acceleration of its database during the second half of the year with new marketing initiatives and strategic partnerships including applications of NamasteMD for Indigenous communities, targeted healthcare organizations, digital marketing and high-traffic content networks.

NamasteMD is Canada’s first fully-integrated medical cannabis telemedicine application available on iPhone and Android devices, which provides free consultations in an enhanced online environment. Namaste’s ability to acquire medical cannabis patients online, with an acquisition cost of only $59.00 per patient, will propel NamasteMD to become Canada’s largest database of Canadian medical cannabis patients.

Namaste is now focused on launching a comprehensive marketing strategy that will include content networks, digital marketing and PPC advertising. NamasteMD will provide remote access to rural communities which suffer from little access to healthcare services. The Company will leverage its technology in partnerships with rural Indigenous communities as well as specialized healthcare groups to further accelerate patient growth over the next six months.

Namaste is confident that it will achieve its goal of acquiring 50,000 patients in 2018, with a target of 200,000 in 2019. Namaste has firmly established itself as a global innovator of technology platforms, e-commerce, telemedicine and artificial intelligence, all of which provide significant value to Namaste’s growing revenue and in creating innovation within the cannabis industry.

Management Commentary

Sean Dollinger, President and CEO of Namaste comments: “We’re very pleased to see significant growth and acceleration of our NamasteMD platform. Recent updates to the app have allowed us to launch these new initiatives that will have a major impact on future growth. We’re developing strategic partnerships with various groups including Indigenous communities who will partner with Namaste as we provide a fully-integrated platform for patient acquisition through NamasteMD with a diverse offering of cannabis products through Cannmart. We’re presently acquiring patients faster than any of our industry peers, and at a fraction of the cost. At Namaste, we are dedicated to providing the best user experience possible through innovative technology platforms like NamasteMD. We’re looking forward to announcing further milestones as hard work and innovation pave the way to Namaste’s future.”

About Namaste Technologies Inc.

Namaste Technologies is a global leader in the sale of medical cannabis consumption devices. Namaste has nine offices with multiple distribution centers around the globe and operates over 30 websites under various brands. Namaste has developed innovative technology platforms including NamasteMD.com, Canada’s first ACMPR compliant telemedicine application. The company is focused on patient acquisition through NamasteMD and intends on building Canada’s largest database of medical cannabis patients. The company’s subsidiary, CannMart Inc. is an ACMPR Licensed Producer pending receipt of a “sales-only” license, whereby the company will offer a large variety of medical cannabis sourced from domestic and international producers. Namaste will continue to develop and acquire innovative technologies which will provide value to the Company and to its shareholders as well as to the broader cannabis market.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Sean Dollinger”

Chief Executive Officer

Direct: +1 (786) 389 9771

Email: [email protected]

Further information on the Company and its products can be accessed through the links below:

NamasteTechnologies.com

NamasteMD.com

NamasteVapes.ca

Everyonedoesit.ca

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This press release contains forward-looking information based on current expectations. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, Namaste assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including various risk factors discussed in the Company’s disclosure documents which can be found under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com. This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its market regulator has reviewed or approved the contents of this press release.

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SOURCE Namaste Technologies Inc.

Senate passes #cannabis legalization bill in final vote #Canada $N.ca $NXTTF $TBP.ca $MCOA

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:16 AM on Wednesday, June 20th, 2018
  • Senate has voted to pass Bill C-45, the government’s legislation to legalize cannabis, meaning that recreational marijuana will soon be legal across Canada
  • Some parliamentarians are calling it an “historic” moment in this country, while others are warning of the work left to be done: raising public awareness about the implications of this incoming major social policy change.

Rachel Aiello, Ottawa News Bureau Online Producer

Published Tuesday, June 19, 2018 4:21PM EDT

Last Updated Wednesday, June 20, 2018 9:45AM EDT

OTTAWA — The Senate has voted to pass Bill C-45, the government’s legislation to legalize cannabis, meaning that recreational marijuana will soon be legal across Canada.

Some parliamentarians are calling it an “historic” moment in this country, while others are warning of the work left to be done: raising public awareness about the implications of this incoming major social policy change.

After more than a year of intensive study in both the House and Senate, the bill cleared the final legislative hurdle Tuesday evening, passing by a vote of 52 to 29 with two abstentions from the Independent Senators from Quebec: Sen. Marie-Françoise Mégie and Sen. Rosa Galvez.

Complete coverage on CTVNews.ca

Sen. Claude Carignan, leader of the opposition in the Senate, speaks to reporters in the Senate foyer on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

The vote was on a motion from Sen. Peter Harder, the Government Representative in the Senate, to accept the government’s position on the Senate’s amendments and pass the bill as is. It was all that was left in a short round of legislative ping-pong spurred by the upper chamber amending the government legislation.

The House of Commons will be notified of the Senate’s decision. After that, all that is left will be Royal Assent to officially pass the bill and for the government to determine when the new law will come into force.

Leader of the Independent Senators Group Sen. Yuen Pau Woo told reporters after the vote that the mammoth study of Bill C-45 was “a bit of a stress test” for the increasingly Independent Senate.

He said now, the work will have to begin on implementing the legislation, and making sure Canadians understand what this new regime means.

“We are now moving where in the legalized industry we have the chance to push out the illicit elements, we have the chance to do research on cannabis, we have the chance to properly educate our young people on the harms of cannabis use, and all of this should be the focus of the whole country now,” Sen. Woo said.

The legislation — an electoral promise of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party –allows adults in Canada to legally possess and use small amounts of recreational cannabis. It sets out parameters around the production, possession, safety standards, distribution, and sale of the drug. It also creates new Criminal Code offences for selling marijuana to minors. The proposed federal law spells out that it will be illegal for anyone younger than 18 to buy pot, but allows for provinces and territories to set a higher minimum age.

In a tweet, Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, who was the bill’s sponsor, and first introduced the legislation in April 2017, said it was “an historic milestone for progressive policy in Canada.”

The federal government is expected to formally respond to the bill’s passage Wednesday morning in the House of Commons foyer.

Last week, the government announced it would be accepting most but not all of the Senate’s more than 40 proposed amendments to Bill C-45. Among the 13 amendments that the federal Liberals rejected were the proposal to allow the provinces and territories to ban home-grown marijuana, and a proposed change to prohibit pot producers from distributing branded merchandise.

Earlier in the evening, an attempt by Conservative Sen. Claude Carignan to insist on an amendment to let provinces ban marijuana home cultivation, failed.

Reacting to his effort to push back on the government’s rejection of the change, Carignan said his attempt was to give the provinces a right he believes they should have, in an effort to circumvent what is now likely: the matter winding up in court.

Senators spent much of Tuesday offering their final thoughts on the legislation, with some expressing disappointment and frustration over MPs not accepting the Senate’s changes, and raising remaining concerns with the legislation as it stands.

Others argued that the upper chamber had done its due diligence and that it was time to concede to the will of the elected House of Commons, and pass the legislation.

In calling the vote, Senate Speaker George Furey had a slip of the tongue and called “all those in flavour” instead of “all those in favour,” sending snickers through the chamber. “It’s getting late,” Sen. Furey said.

Speaking with reporters following the vote, Sen. Harder said he was finally pausing after the manoeuvrings and the procedural wrangling to acknowledge that after a very lengthy debate, Canada is on the cusp of legalization after nearly a century of prohibition.

“It is a step in the right direction and what we now need to do is to insure as we move forward in implementation, that everybody plays their role, that everybody understands the obligations that they have and uses the opportunity of the next number of weeks to inform themselves of what a legal cannabis market means for them, their family, their communities, and the opportunities and risks that it poses,” said Sen. Harder.

So is marijuana legal? No.

The bill still needs to receive Royal Assent, which is expected as soon as tomorrow. That is the final step — essentially the Crown approving the bill. It’s overseen by Canada’s representative, the Governor General.

Once it passes, the government is expected to declare the date that legalization will come into force and be applicable.

On CTV’s Question Period, parliamentary secretary and the federal government’s point-person on pot, Bill Blair said he expects the date to be some time this September.

That window of time between when the bill passes and when it becomes federal law is to allow for the provinces, territories, municipalities, police forces, and other stakeholders to make sure their piece of the pot pie is operating in accordance with the new rules.

Blair said the date they decide on will be informed by discussions with their provincial and territorial counterparts, which have been given the ability to set regulations in their jurisdictions as to how a legalized marijuana regime will operate.

What you need to know:

Many of the decisions around how legalized marijuana is sold and used will be up to the provinces and territories. Here is what you need to know about what will be allowed:

  • The federally mandated public possession limit of 30 grams of dried cannabis has been maintained across the country, with most jurisdictions opting to keep their legal marijuana-smoking ages in line with those for drinking alcohol.
  • Bill C-45 allows individuals to grow up to four marijuana plants per residence, though some provinces, like Manitoba and Quebec, plan to ban home cultivation.
  • Provincial and territorial plans vary widely on whether you’ll be able to smoke in public.
  • Provinces and territories also differ on whether pot shops will be publicly or privately owned. For those opting for publicly owned stores, these will be operated by provincial Crown corporations that sell liquor. In some cases, provinces have even created subsidiaries of these companies with names. Unless otherwise noted, these will be standalone stores wholly separate from those that sell alcohol.
  • While dried cannabis and cannabis oil — both of which will be sold in 2018 — can be used to make edible products at home, the federal government has said that packaged edible products won’t be commercially available.

For a comprehensive rundown of how each province is approaching legalized marijuana, click here.

Outcome of drug-impaired driving bill pending

Bill C-45 was introduced alongside Bill C-46 which specifically deals with impaired driving. The government has hoped throughout the process that the two bills would pass in close succession.

This legislation proposes changes to the impaired driving laws to give police new powers to conduct roadside intoxication tests, including oral fluid drug tests, and would make it illegal to drive within two hours of being over the legal limit.

However, the Senate amended Bill C-46 to remove the provision that allowed police to conduct random roadside alcohol tests. The Senate also sought to legally downgrade impaired driving offences so that they are not classified as “serious criminality” in order to protect foreign nationals and permanent residents from losing their statuses or becoming inadmissible to Canada after such a conviction.

On Monday, the government gave notice of its position on the Senate changes, stating that it “respectfully disagrees” with these two changes. However, in the motion the government indicates it is willing to accept a handful of other Senate amendments to the legislation.

The House has yet to send this message back to the Senate but once that occurs, Bill C-46 is in for a similar final debate and vote, as seen with Bill C-45, where senators will have to decide whether they insist, or accept and pass the bill.

The House of Commons is scheduled to adjourn for the summer on Friday, June 22, but the Senate is set to sit for a week longer. There is always the potential of an early adjournment, or the opportunity to sit longer in exceptional circumstances.

Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/senate-passes-cannabis-legalization-bill-in-final-vote-1.3980234

Namaste $N.ca $NXTTF closes acquisition of 10% share equity of Israeli-based cannabis producer Cannbit Ltd $ACB.ca $HIP.ca $WEED.ca $CMED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:54 AM on Monday, June 18th, 2018

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  • Further to its January 18th, 2018 letter of intent, that the Company has signed a subscription agreement to acquire 10% of the issued share capital of Israeli licensed producer of medical cannabis, Cannbit Ltd

VANCOUVER, June 18, 2018 - Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N)(FRA: M5BQ)(OTCMKTS: NXTTF) is pleased to announce that further to its January 18th, 2018 letter of intent (“LOI”), that the Company has signed a subscription agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire 10% of the issued share capital of Israeli licensed producer of medical cannabis, Cannbit Ltd (“Cannbit”) for NIS 2,500,000 or approximately CAD $908,000, which includes a combination of both cash and shares.

Subsequently, Cannbit has also signed a binding agreement to complete a merger with a company listed on the Tel Aviv stock exchange, whereby Cannbit will retain 85% ownership of the combined public entity, The Company believes that its investment will be immediately accretive in nature based on the valuation metrics of the transaction which consequently valued Cannbit significantly higher than what Namaste acquired its 10% equity stake for. In anticipation of closing this transaction, Namaste has established a supply arrangement with Cannbit to export cannabis to the Canadian market (subject to approval by Health Canada and the Israeli government), and will also engage with Cannbit to expand the Company’s Israeli-based vaporizer sales platform.

Namaste remains focused on establishing domestic and international supply arrangements and investments that will secure supply channels of high-quality medical cannabis for the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Cannmart Inc. (“Cannmart”). This transaction validates our strategy of sourcing quality cannabis products abroad and introducing them to the Canadian market. Early signs indicate that international cannabis producers are eager to penetrate the Canadian market, and view Namaste as a valuable resource in expanding their market share on an international level. In a relatively short period of time, Namaste has managed to solidify its position as an innovator in e-commerce technology and will leverage its multiple supply arrangements to offer Canadian patients a more diverse offering of cannabis products while remaining focused on its overall vision creating a better user experience.

Management Commentary

Yaron Razon, co-founder and CEO of Cannbit comments: – “We are very pleased to have Namaste join as an investor in Cannbit. Namaste is a global leader in cannabis technology and their investment in Cannbit reinforces their confidence in our management team. We intend to work closely with Namaste to promote joint business activities in Israel and in Canada including the development of unique products and technologies.”

Sean Dollinger, President and CEO of Namaste comments: – “We are once again excited to be closing on another strategic business arrangement that is helping Namaste bring international awareness to its platform. We feel extremely excited to not only be working with a licensed Israeli producer but to be making a strategic long-term investment for the company and our shareholders. As a pioneer of cannabis research and development, we believe Israel will play an important role in the overall cannabis market and this transaction puts the Company in a great position moving forward. We feel very optimistic about the rate at which we have been able to close on many key initiatives and fully expect to continue accelerating our efforts to expand our product offering through our platform. We believe our platform offers many advantages over traditional e-commerce sites as we continue to build a revolutionary platform. As our world-class team continues to expand we fully expect to see more international relationships formed in our quest to offer our customers a truly unique.”

About Cannbit Ltd.
Cannbit is focused on growing high-quality medical-grade cannabis with advanced technology and agriculture platform while utilizing the best human resources to produce the highest level of quality available that will effectively treat a wide range of illnesses. The Israeli government is expected to approve the export of medical cannabis and Cannbit intends to become Israel’s leading exporter for medical cannabis to legal jurisdictions around the globe. Cannbit’s facility is 4,000 square meters with an additional 10,000 square meters available for expansion and is located in Neot Hakikar, an area well known in the Israeli agricultural community with clear advantages in the cold seasons. Our cultivation is carried out in a sophisticated greenhouse that provides ideal conditions for a variety of cannabis strains. Cannbit’s management is comprised of a group of industry professionals in relevant disciplines.

About Namaste Technologies Inc.
Namaste Technologies is a global leader in the sale of medical cannabis consumption devices. Namaste has nine offices with multiple distribution centers around the globe and operates over 30 websites under various brands. Namaste has developed innovative technology platforms including NamasteMD.com, Canada’s first ACMPR compliant telemedicine application. The company is focused on patient acquisition through NamasteMD and intends on building Canada’s largest database of medical cannabis patients. The company’s subsidiary, CannMart Inc. is an ACMPR Licensed Producer pending receipt of a “sales-only” license, whereby the company will offer a large variety of medical cannabis sourced from domestic and international producers. Namaste will continue to develop and acquire innovative technologies which will provide value to the Company and to its shareholders as well as to the broader cannabis market.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Sean Dollinger”

Chief Executive Officer

Direct: +1 (786) 389 9771

Email: [email protected]

Further information on the Company and its products can be accessed through the links below:

NamasteTechnologies.com

NamasteMD.com

NamasteVapes.ca

Everyonedoesit.ca

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This press release contains forward-looking information based on current expectations. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, Namaste assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including various risk factors discussed in the Company’s disclosure documents which can be found under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com. This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its market regulator has reviewed or approved the contents of this press release.

Namaste $N.ca announces signing of 15% equity acquisition of same-day #cannabis delivery platform, Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. $ACB.ca $HIP.ca $WEED.ca $CMED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:27 AM on Wednesday, June 13th, 2018

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  • Further to its April 25th, 2018 announcement of a Letter of Intent with Pineapple Express Delivery Inc., the Company has signed a Subscription Agreement
  • To acquire 15% of the share capital of Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. for  $1,000,000

VANCOUVER, June 13, 2018 – Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N) (FRA: M5BQ)(OTCMKTS: NXTTF) is pleased to announce that further to its April 25th, 2018 announcement of a Letter of Intent with Pineapple Express Delivery Inc., the Company has signed a Subscription Agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire 15% of the share capital of Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. for  $1,000,000. Additionally, Namaste is pleased to announce that Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. has secured a Courier Services Agreement with Ample Organics, Canada’s leading seed-to-sale software platform, for same-day cannabis delivery. Both transactions validate Namaste’s position as a leader in cannabis focused technology platforms, and further demonstrate Namaste’s ability to identify these value-added services aimed at enhancing the user experience. Namaste is optimistic about its equity investment in Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. and expects to see an immediate impact to the overall business operation.

Terms of the Agreement:

  • Namaste’s investment of $1,000,000 will be comprised of $850,000 in cash and $150,000 in Namaste common stock issued at a deemed price determined by Namaste’s 5-day VWAP as of June 15, 2018, subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange.
  • The $850,000 cash component of the investment will be paid over 12 monthly instalments to be used in accordance with an agreed use of proceeds.
  • Namaste has a right of first refusal to acquire an additional 10% interest in Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. for $1,200,000 for 14 months following the closing date.
  • Namaste will issue 150,000 options to purchase common shares pursuant to a consulting agreement entered into between Namaste and a principal of Pineapple Express Delivery Inc.

Namaste plans to work directly with Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. and Ample Organics to secure clients and expand the same-day delivery platform across Canada. Through an API integration with Ample Organics, Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. will have the ability to offer same-day delivery services to all licensed producers which are registered clients of Ample Organics. Namaste remains focused on developing and acquiring leading technology platforms that bring value to the cannabis industry. This Agreement represents a significant milestone for the Company in diversifying its investments in innovative companies, while at the same time having the ability to offer valuable services for its medical patients. Namaste’s goal is to evolve the current landscape for online retail cannabis products by improving the user experience.

Management Commentary

Randy Rolph, President and CEO of Pineapple Express: “We’re very excited to have Namaste as a strategic partner. Our team has extensive experience in implementing same-day delivery platforms across Canada. Our relationship with Namaste and Ample Organics will bring great value to Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. and our growth strategy. Our goal is to offer Canadians with same-day delivery for their medical and recreational cannabis. Our vision and culture is aligned with Namaste’s management team who provide valuable resources to Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. and we’re very much looking forward to a bright future together.”

Sean Dollinger, President and CEO of Namaste comments: “We’d like to thank Randy and his incredible team at Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. for partnering with Namaste in an effort to offer Canadian consumers access to same-day cannabis delivery. In addition, we are extremely excited to welcome Ample Organics as a Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. client, in an effort to reach as many cannabis patients as possible across Canada. Having worked with Ample Organics on separate initiatives, we see the incredible value they are able to bring and are very optimistic that other industry leaders will follow suit, as same-day delivery service becomes a necessity among cannabis users world-wide. Namaste will continue to work in partnership with industry leaders to enhance the overall user experience online and at the same time bring value to the Company and its shareholders. We’re very proud of our partnership with Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. and anticipate a strong demand for their services through Ample Organics’ platform.”

About Pineapple Express Delivery Inc.

Pineapple Express’ management team has over 10 years of experience offering same-day 60-minute delivery services in multiple industries across Canada, and has successfully integrated with Ample Organics Inc., Canada’s leading seed-to-sale medical cannabis software platform. Pineapple Express offers a personalized experience for its customers and has established in depth security and delivery protocols to facilitate same-day delivery of medical cannabis across the country. Pineapple Express is dedicated to providing patients with a fully integrated, simple to use, same-day delivery platform which it believes brings great value to medical patients across the country. For more information visit: www.pineappleexpressdelivery.ca

About Namaste Technologies Inc.

Namaste Technologies is a global leader in the sale of medical cannabis consumption devices. Namaste has nine offices with multiple distribution centers around the globe and operates over 30 websites under various brands. Namaste has developed innovative technology platforms including NamasteMD.com, Canada’s first ACMPR compliant telemedicine application. The company is focused on patient acquisition through NamasteMD and intends on building Canada’s largest database of medical cannabis patients. The company’s subsidiary, CannMart Inc. is an ACMPR Licensed Producer pending receipt of a “sales-only” license, whereby the company will offer a large variety of medical cannabis sourced from domestic and international producers. Namaste will continue to develop and acquire innovative technologies which will provide value to the Company and to its shareholders as well as to the broader cannabis market.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Sean Dollinger”

Chief Executive Officer

Direct: +1 (786) 389 9771

Email: [email protected]

Further information on the Company and its products can be accessed through the links below:

NamasteTechnologies.com

NamasteMD.com

NamasteVapes.ca

Everyonedoesit.ca

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This press release contains forward-looking information based on current expectations. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, Namaste assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including various risk factors discussed in the Company’s disclosure documents which can be found under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com. This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its market regulator has reviewed or approved the contents of this press release.

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Namaste $N.ca $NXTTF enters into distribution agreement with Lowell Herb Co California’s fastest growing #cannabis brand to penetrate the Canadian recreational market $ACB.ca $HIP.ca $WEED.ca $CMED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:44 AM on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018

Namaste Technologies (CNW Group/Namaste Technologies Inc.)

  • Company has signed a supply and distribution agreement with Lowell Herb Co.
  • To launch Lowell Smokes brand of ultra-premium cannabis products for the Canadian recreational and medical cannabis markets
  • Agreement represents a strategic partnership between Namaste and Lowell Smokes to leverage Namaste’s resources and Lowell’s international brand appeal

VANCOUVER, June 6, 2018Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N)(FRA: M5BQ)(OTCMKTS: NXTTF) is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a supply and distribution agreement (the “Agreement”) with Lowell Herb Co. (“Lowell Smokes” or “lowellsmokes.com”) to launch Lowell Smokes brand of ultra-premium cannabis products for the Canadian recreational and medical cannabis markets. In anticipation of Canada’s roll-out of legal recreational cannabis, the Agreement represents a strategic partnership between Namaste and Lowell Smokes to leverage Namaste’s resources and Lowell’s international brand appeal. Namaste will work with Lowell Smoke’s procurement team to source the highest quality cannabis grown with organic methods and facilitate packaging and distribution through the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Cannmart Inc. (“Cannmart”). Namaste anticipates a strong demand for organic cannabis products as the general consumer market becomes more conscious of the products they consume.

California is considered by many to be the most competitive cannabis brand market in the world. Lowell Smokes has established itself as one of the strongest brand names in California and within the entertainment industry and its ties to Hollywood have played a key role in supporting the brand and making it ideally suited for international expansion. In a recent BDS Analytics report, Lowell Smokes ranked as the #1 pre-roll brand in California amongst over 50 other brands listed, with an impressive 12% market share. Lowell Smokes is in over 250 top dispensaries across the entire state of California. With celebrities like N.O.R.E, Snoop Dogg, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, Bella Thorne, Bria Vinaite, Sasha Lane and dozens of others talking about the brand and posting content on social media, this Agreement will bring great value to Namaste and its shareholders.

With the impending roll-out of recreational cannabis in Canada, the Company believes that over time, the commoditization of Cannabis will require companies to become more innovative in branding and marketing to differentiate themselves. Namaste will continue to pursue strategic partnerships where the Company can leverage their e-commerce and technology platform to provide value to brands like Lowell Smokes.

Terms of the Agreement

  • Namaste will secure supply of high-quality cannabis and produce Lowell Smoke’s branded products on-site at Cannmart.
  • Lowell Smokes will provide packaging and branding guidelines, in compliance with Health Canada regulations.
  • Lowell Smokes will pay a monthly rental fee that will include storage and overhead costs to Cannmart.
  • Lowell Smokes will pay Namaste a 5% royalty fee for all wholesale orders sold through Cannmart.
  • Lowell Smokes will provide Namaste with wholesale prices for non-cannabis products that will be sold through Namaste’s e-commerce platform.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

David Elias, President and CEO of Lowell Herb Co comments; “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Namaste. Lowell Herb co is the fastest growing cannabis brand in California, and we believe that there is a massive opportunity for our brand internationally.  Working with Namaste, we are confident that they are the perfect partner to help us enter the Canadian market.  They have a unique offering, and they are solid operators with deep domain expertise in eCommerce.”

Sean Dollinger, President and CEO of Namaste Technologies comments; “We believe the strength of the Lowell Smokes brand makes it a perfect brand to be distributed globally. We have seen the sales data in California, the largest and most competitive market in the US, and it’s clear that customers love and adore the Lowell brand. We feel confident that the market for organic cannabis products will play an important role for Canadian consumers and that the timing is perfect for Namaste to not only help the team at Lowell take advantage of the opportunity in Canada but also to help them explore the international marketplace.

When we created the platform, our primary focus was on enhancing the customer experience and we built it with brands like Lowell Smokes in mind. We have been long-time fans of the Lowell Smokes brand and we are excited for them to be our first American brand on the platform, as we look to bring our customers the very best products the cannabis market has to offer. We believe expanding our offering will broaden our customer base and help set us apart from our competitors.”

About Lowell Herb Co.

The Lowell Herb Co is the fastest growing, most talked about cannabis brand in California and its signature product, Lowell Smokes, a pack of pre-rolls, is currently the number one selling cannabis product in California, available in over 250 dispensaries and for delivery statewide through their partnership with Eaze.  Lowell cultivates, and sources flowers grown with only organic fertilizer, never using synthetic pesticides. Vanity Fair recently described Lowell as “The California family of farms that grows organic cannabis for green-minded consumers who value premium goods and sophisticated design.”  Lowell has been featured in major media outlets including Cosmopolitan, High Times, NPR, Time Out LA, CBS News, Huffington Post, and many others.

For more information on Lowell Herb Co please visit

http://www.lowellsmokes.com/

About Namaste Technologies Inc.

Namaste Technologies is a global leader in the sale of medical cannabis consumption devices. Namaste has nine offices with multiple distribution centers around the globe and operates over 30 websites under various brands. Namaste has developed innovative technology platforms including NamasteMD.com, Canada’s first ACMPR compliant telemedicine application. The company is focused on patient acquisition through NamasteMD and intends on building Canada’s largest database of medical cannabis patients. The company’s subsidiary, CannMart Inc. is an ACMPR Licensed Producer pending receipt of a “sales-only” license, whereby the company will offer a large variety of medical cannabis sourced from domestic and international producers. Namaste will continue to develop and acquire innovative technologies which will provide value to the Company and to its shareholders as well as to the broader cannabis market.

For more information on Namaste Technologies please visit

NamasteTechnologies.com

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Sean Dollinger”

Chief Executive Officer

Direct: +1 (786) 389 9771

Email: [email protected]

Investor Relations: [email protected]

Further information on the Company and its products can be accessed through the links below:

NamasteTechnologies.com

NamasteMD.com

NamasteVapes.ca

Everyonedoesit.ca

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This press release contains forward-looking information based on current expectations. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, Namaste assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including various risk factors discussed in the Company’s disclosure documents which can be found under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com. This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its market regulator has reviewed or approved the contents of this press release.

Lowell Herb Co (CNW Group/Namaste Technologies Inc.)

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#Cannabis and #CBD Markets are Set to Increase in Value $N.ca $NXTTF $TBP.ca $MCOA

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:59 PM on Tuesday, May 29th, 2018
  • U.S. medical cannabis market is projected to reach $19.48 billion by 2024
  • Projected growth is driven by the increasing acceptance of medical advantages associated with cannabis, particularly for patients dealing with cancer, diabetes and chronic pain

NEW YORK, May 29, 2018 — According to a report by Hexa Research, the U.S. medical cannabis market is projected to reach $19.48 billion by 2024. The projected growth is driven by the increasing acceptance of medical advantages associated with cannabis, particularly for patients dealing with cancer, diabetes and chronic pain. Symptoms and conditions that may be treated with cannabis products include cancer, HIV, AIDS, Alzheimer’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. Chronic pain accounted for 46 percent of the U.S. cannabis medical market share in 2016. According to the research, the solid cannabis edibles segment in 2016, within the U.S. market generated $2.47 billion in revenue and is expected to continue to dominate the cannabis industry to 2024. Chineseinvestors.com, Inc. (OTC: CIIX), Kush Bottles, Inc. (OTC: KSHB), General Cannabis Corporation (OTC: CANN), Isodiol International Inc. (OTC: ISOLF), PotNetwork Holdings, Inc. (OTC: POTN)

A major portion of the legal cannabis industry Cannabidiol products. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of at least 113 active cannabinoids identified in cannabis. The CBD market is growing rapidly in recent years due to CBD’s medical benefits. Sean Murphy, the Founder and Publisher of Hemp Business Journal, said: “Hemp Business Journal estimates the total retail value of all hemp products sold in the U.S. to be at least $688 million for 2016. We estimate the hemp industry will grow to $1.8 billion in sales by 2020, led by hemp food, body care, and CBD-based products. The data demonstrates the hemp industry is growing quickly at 22% five year CAGR and being led by food and body care products, with Hemp CBD products showing a 53% AGR.”

Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cannabis-and-cbd-markets-are-set-to-increase-in-value-683935941.html