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Marijuana Company of America $MCOA and Global Hemp Group Announce Acquisition of 109 Acres of Prime Agricultural Property for Hemp CBD Production in Oregon $AERO $CBDS $CGRW $APH.ca $GBLX

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:27 AM on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018

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  • Company, in partnership with Global Hemp Group Inc.has acquired a 109-acre agricultural property in Scio, Oregon
  • For the cultivation of high CBD yielding hemp for the upcoming 2018 growing season

Escondido, California–(May 1, 2018) – MARIJUANA COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC. (OTC: MCOA) (“MCOA” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company, in partnership with Global Hemp Group Inc. (CSE: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) (FSE: GHG) has acquired a 109-acre agricultural property in Scio, Oregon (the “Property”) for the cultivation of high CBD yielding hemp for the upcoming 2018 growing season.

This particular property was chosen as it has a history of hemp cultivation over the last two growing seasons and contains a high level of organic matter in the soil, which makes it ideal for hemp cultivation. In addition, the property has appropriate irrigation infrastructure that includes sufficient authorized water rights to allow for irrigated cultivation, which is expected to greatly enhance yields of the proposed high CBD hemp cultivars that the partners are planning to grow on the property.

The property, located in the fertile Willamette Valley approximately 70 miles south of Portland, Oregon, was acquired for US$1.1 million. The terms of the acquisition include a cash down payment of US$130,000 and the issuance of 2,100,000 common shares in the share capital of GHG valued at US$275,000, to be delivered within 15 days of closing. The partners are each contributing one half of the cash consideration for the down payment purposes, or the amount of US$65,000. MCOA is also contributing a cash payment equal to one-half of the value of GHG’s stock consideration, or the amount of US$137,500, that will be paid from the expected profits to be produced from the project during the first year of operations.

The GHG common shares to be issued pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement are considered to be issued on a private placement basis, according to the CSE Policy 6. Such common shares are subject to a customary one (1) year hold period pursuant to the provisions of Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933. The balance, the amount of US$695,000, is a promissory note (“the Note”) issued to the current owner, which matures on May 1, 2021. Interest on the Note is set at 4.0% per annum, adjustable on the first day of October each year, based on the closing interest rate of the Ten-Year U.S. Treasury Note on September 30th plus 1.15%. The Note calls for monthly payments of US$7,036.54 beginning as of June 1, 2018, and a final payment of the remaining balance on May 1, 2021.

The partners have been exploring hemp cultivation and cannabinoid extraction opportunities in the U.S. Pacific Northwest for more than a year. The State of Oregon was chosen for this project due to climate considerations, the current regulatory environment in the State and availability of local experienced personnel.

About Marijuana Company of America, Inc.
MCOA is a corporation which participates in: (1) product research and development of legal hemp-based consumer products under the brand name “hempSMART™”, that targets general health and well-being; (2) an affiliate marketing program to promote and sell its legal hemp-based consumer products containing CBD; (3) leasing of real property to separate business entities engaged in the growth and sale of cannabis in those states and jurisdictions where cannabis has been legalized and properly regulated for medicinal and recreations use; and, (4) the expansion of its business into ancillary areas of the legalized cannabis and hemp industry, as the legalized markets and opportunities in this segment mature and develop.

About Global Hemp Group Inc.
Global Hemp Group Inc. (CSE: GHG) (OTC: GBHPF) (FSE: GHG), headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with base operations in Montreal and Los Angeles, is a publicly traded company founded in 2014. The Company is focused on a multi-phased strategy to build a strong presence in the industrial hemp industry in both Canada and the United States. The first phase of this strategy is to develop hemp cultivation with the objective of extracting cannabinoids (CBD, CBG, CBN & CBC) and creating a near term revenue stream that will allow the Company to expand and develop successive phases of the strategy. The second phase of the plan will focus on the development of value-added industrial products utilizing the processing of the whole hemp plant, as envisioned in the Company’s Hemp Agro-Industrial Zone (HAIZ) strategy.

Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” which are not purely historical and may include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the development, costs and results of new business opportunities and words such as “anticipate”, “seek”, intend”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “plan”, or similar phrases may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with new projects, the future U.S. and global economies, the impact of competition, and the Company’s reliance on existing regulations regarding the use and development of cannabis-based products. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that any beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-12G, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, please visit www.sec.gov.

For more information, please visit the Company’s websites at:

MarijuanaCompanyofAmerica.com
hempSMART.com
NetworkNewsWires/MCOA

 

Corporate Communications Contact:
NetworkNewsWire (NNW)
New York, New York
www.NetworkNewsWire.com
212.418.1217 Office
[email protected]

$AAO.ca Augusta Announces Results for the First Quarter of 2018 and Year Ending December 31st 2017 and Corporate Update

Posted by AGORACOM at 8:23 AM on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018

 

  • Three months ending March 31, 2018, the Corporation had revenues of $1,720,000 as compared to $879,000 during the three months ending March 31, 2017.
  • Total profit from operations for the three months ending March 31, 2018 was $31,000
  • The operating expenses in the three months ending March 31, 2018 was less at $244,000 compared to $277,000 for the same period in 2017.

Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – May 1, 2018) – Augusta Industries Inc. (TSXV: AAO) (the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has released its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2017 and for three months ended March 31, 2018.

Summary for Three Months Ended March 31, 2018

For the three months ending March 31, 2018, the Corporation had revenues of $1,720,000 as compared to $879,000 during the three months ending March 31, 2017.

Total profit from operations for the three months ending March 31, 2018 was $31,000 or a net profit of $0.00 per share compared to a loss of $77,000 or $0.00 per share for the three months ending March 31, 2017. Gross margins for the three months ending March 31, 2018 was 16% compared to 23% for the three months ending March 31, 2017 due to the change in mix between Macron and FOX-TEK sales during the period. The operating expenses in the three months ending March 31, 2018 was less at $244,000 compared to $277,000 for the same period in 2017. Stock based compensation during the three months ending March 31, 2018 was $31,000 compared to $101,000 during the three months ending March 31, 2017.

Summary for Year Ended December 31, 2017

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation had revenues of $2,556,000 compared to $4,596,000 during the year ended December 31, 2016.

Total loss from operations for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $666,000 or a net loss of $0.00 per share compared to a profit of $7,000 or $0.00 per share for the year ended December 31, 2016. Gross margins for the year ended December 31, 2017 was 21% similar to 22% for the year ended December 31, 2016. The operating expenses in the year ended December 31, 2017 was slightly higher at $1,209,000 compared to $1,019,000 for the same period in 2016. Stock based compensation during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $250,000 while there were no such expenses during the year ended December 31, 2016.

The financial statements, notes to the financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2017 and for three months ended March 31, 2018 are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Corporate Update – Business Development

Blockchain Technology

The Corporation has created a wholly owned subsidiary, Paragon Blockchain Inc. (“Paragon”) to commence the process of implementing blockchain technology. Paragon has entered into a memorandum of understanding with an undisclosed blockchain company (the “UBC”) to advise and develop a new set of blockchain applications for the Corporation. The UBC will act as technical advisor and initiate the process of developing a new set of blockchain applications that will integrate, amongst other things, artificial intelligence (“A.I.”) for the purpose of sorting critical procurement opportunities within US government agencies for Marcon International Inc. (“Marcon”), Fox-Tek Canada Inc. (“Fox-Tek”).

Blockchain technology has the potential to unlock substantial new opportunities capable of impacting the business of Marcon. Specifically, Marcon seeks to create an eco-system in the supply chain management of clients to change the dynamics of the scoping and bidding process by providing vendors and subcontractors with A.I. data mining tools to proactively drive the process.

Blockchain technology is of critical importance to Fox-Tek as well particularly the expansion of its’ non-intrusive technology in the oil and gas industry, whose clients include many of the biggest companies in the world. Fox-Tek believes a common system of record connecting data collected for events is of paramount importance to clients. The Corporation will create a platform that will allow for the analysis of data that incorporates an auditing system built for regulatory and quality assurance oversight. The platform will implement a distributed blockchain ledger using smart contracts. These smart contracts provide customization of blockchain data.

Fox-Tek Segment

Fox-Tek continues to support its independent sales agents and distributors primarily outside of North America with the intent of utilizing their local contacts and established relationships within the oil and gas industry to expedite the distribution of Fox-Tek’s products in the local jurisdictions.

After a very successful first introductory trip to India, Fox-Tek has submitted a number of technical proposals and bids on a number of different projects based on the Corporation’s various technologies. One of the more interested oil companies has requested a bid for 2 large EFM systems to be placed on vessels within a refinery. The client has provided a sample plate for testing purposes that would lead to a custom design for that specific material. The Corporation is also working on introducing our leak detection technology for long distance applications in India.

The Corporation has initiated talks with the Ontario Centres of Excellence (“OCE”) to supplement a number of high quality personnel within the OCE. This includes having a Post Doctorate Fellow to come to the offices of the Corporation and provide a full assessment on the company’s data analysis techniques and to look at ways to better manage our large database of data.

Through OCE, Fox-Tek, along with the McMaster University’s Centre of Opportunity, will be developing an innovative constant current source. This will be used across all of the Corporation’s EFM products, providing its existing and new clients with a better quality of analysis with the use of a high precision constant current source. A full prototype demonstrator has been completed.

The Corporation has been working to fulfill its obligations toward the engineering and field services to meet the requirements of the contract announced on July 10, 2017 with one of the Corporation’s largest and long standing clients in North America.

The Corporation is still working closely with the Trans Africa Pipeline project (“T.A.P.”) to provide non-intrusive sensing equipment which will verify the integrity of the pipeline composite at key locations. In addition to the non-intrusive sensing equipment, Fox-Tek will provide optical based sensing technology which would allow T.A.P. to monitor the right of way zones from possible third-party intrusions. The last update was that partial financing is completed and the site survey will be concluded for the Desalination Plant will be underway later in 2018.

The company is continuing with the qualification process with Petrobras to become a supplier of corrosion detection monitoring systems, optical strain/pressure/temperature sensors & leak detection technology.

The Corporation is working with FiBos on two separate applications to monitor pressure in injectors. These injectors are critical to the plant operations since failures could lead to slowdowns or shutdowns of operations. A proof of concept was successfully completed and we are current working Phase 2

Sales of EFM Corrosion Monitoring Systems

The Corporation has successfully completed 3 site surveys for one of its largest and long standing clients in North America and is negotiating a contract with the client to convert a competitor’s technology to Fox-Tek’s EFM technology.

The Corporation continues to work closely with engineering firms and major oil and gas companies in the Middle East, England, in addition to all the major Canadian companies. There have been increased interest in the Corporation’s products from a number of overseas markets including India and the UK. The Corporation entered into a contract in 2016 with a company in the U.K. for the supply of a custom built EFM system for a laboratory. This system was shipped out in the first quarter of 2017 and installed in the second quarter of 2017. The Corporation is confident this could lead to future orders for more portable and mobile systems that could be used for periodic monitoring for less critical applications.

The Corporation is also negotiating a contract for sale of another EFM unit to another of its clients.

DMAT Platform

The Corporation continues to enhance the DMAT platform (Data Management and Analysis Tool). Response from customers utilizing the DMAT service has been very positive. For DMAT, the revenue stream is guaranteed when a customer acquires the hardware. The Corporation has successfully negotiated new contracts with several clients, for engineering services and data analysis, for the 2017 fiscal year and beyond.

Leak Detection Technology

Fox-Tek’s leak detection technology has the potential of becoming a disrupting technology within the oil and gas sector due to its ability to detect minute amounts of volatile organic compounds present in hydrocarbon leaks. Due to the nature of the technology, it will likely have fewer false alerts unlike a number of competing technologies.

  1. The Corporation has received a contract for a system to detect oil on water in a drainage culvert.
  2. The Corporation has been invited to be part of an onsite technical review for the use of its technology to monitor leaks in a pipe, within a tank farm. A budgetary/technical proposal was provided to the client. The pipe is estimated to be about 500 meters long. A site survey will be conducted end of April followed by contract negotiations
  3. Fox-Tek has successfully completed a valuation of its leak detection technology by a large consortium consisting of a number of oil and gas companies.
  4. Fox-Tek is working closely with CANMET on the development of a new sensor technology (RFID corrosion sensor) to be used as a way to determine the damage of time on pipeline coatings. A letter of interest was submitted pursuant to a government initiative and the company has been selected to participate in phase 2 – LOI Technical Review.

The company has an additional 5 bids for a number of applications utilizing a number of its technologies (EFM, FBG and leak detection.)

Marcon Segment

Marcon provides procurement and support services to existing and new projects worldwide in the energy sector. Initially Marcon had focused on providing services in the energy sector but moved on to government contracts and government services. Marcon has two subsidiaries, Marcon USA and Marcon UK, to help enhance and support its logistic and sales operations. Over the years it has established a good reputation and has been a consistent performer for its clients in the government as well as the international oil and gas industry.

Marcon has built an impressive pipeline of quotes in 2018 along with increased bidding activity. Majority of the larger bids and quotes for Marcon are time consuming both in preparation of the bidding process and with the client and the end users. Marcon has successfully signed numerous deals year to date and will continue to do so and update the public through periodic press releases. Backlog sales in Marcon for the period ending March 31, 2018 were $819,000.

About the Corporation:

Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Marcon, Fox-Tek and Paragon, the Corporation provides a variety of services and products to a number of clients.

Marcon is an industrial supply contractor servicing the energy sector and a number of US Government entities. Marcon’s principal business is the sale and distribution of industrial parts and equipment (Electrical, mechanical and Instrumentation.) In addition to departments and agencies of the U.S. Government, Marcon’s major clients include Saudi Arabia-Sabic Services (Refining and Petrochemical), Bahrain National Gas Co, Bahrain Petroleum, Qatar Petroleum, Qatar Gas, Qatar Petrochemical, Gulf of Suez Petroleum, Agiba Petroleum and Burullus Gas Co.

Fox Tek develops non-intrusive asset health monitoring sensor systems for the oil and gas market to help operators track the thinning of pipelines and refinery vessels due to corrosion/erosion, strain due to bending/buckling and process pressure and temperature. The Corporation’s FT fiber optic sensor and corrosion monitoring systems allow cost-effective, 24/7 remote monitoring capabilities to improve scheduled maintenance operations, avoid unnecessary shutdowns, and prevent accidents and leaks.

Blockchain technology has the potential to unlock substantial new opportunities capable of impacting the business of Marcon. Specifically, Marcon seeks to create an eco-system in the supply chain management of clients to change the dynamics of the scoping and bidding process by providing vendors and subcontractors with A.I. data mining tools to proactively drive the process. Blockchain technology is of critical importance to FOX-TEK as well particularly the expansion of its’ non-intrusive technology in the oil & gas industry, whose clients include many of the biggest companies in the world.

Corporation contact:

Allen Lone, President, CEO, Augusta Industries Inc.
Tel: (905) 275 -8111 Ext 226 email: [email protected]

The TSX Venture Exchange has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed transaction and as neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.

Namaste $N.ca $NXTTF Announces Record-Breaking Quarterly Sales of $5.6M Representing a 195% Quarter-Over-Quarter Increase and Over 1,600 Medical Cannabis Patients $ACB.ca $HIP.ca $WEED.ca $CMED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:09 AM on Monday, April 30th, 2018

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  • Sales for the second quarter of 2018 were $5.6M,
    • representing a $3.7M or 195% increase quarter-over-quarter 
  • Gross profit for the second quarter of 2018 was $1.9M,
    • representing a $1.2M or 150% increase quarter-on-quarter
  • Over 1,600 Medical Cannabis Patients Acquired To-Date Through NamasteMD

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 30, 2018 — Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (CSE:N), (FRANKFURT:M5BQ), (OTCMKTS:NXTTF) is pleased to announce the filing of its unaudited quarterly financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis and certification of the quarterly filings for the second quarter of fiscal 2018. The statements for the period can be accessed on the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.

The Company’s sales for the second quarter of 2018 were $5.6M, representing a $3.7M or 195% increase quarter-over-quarter.  Gross profit for the second quarter of 2018 was $1.9M, representing a $1.2M or 150% increase quarter-on-quarter. For the first six months of the year, the Company had sales of $10.6M, representing a $6.6M or 165% increase year-on-year. Gross profit for the first six months of 2018 was $3.6M, representing a $2.1M or 140% increase year-over-year. The gross profit increase relates primarily to the growth in revenue outside the United States.

Namaste’s management team is extremely encouraged by the financial position of the Company and anticipates seeing accelerated growth in Q3 and Q4 of 2018. The Company has been focused on launching many new initiatives, the most significant of which is the addition of medical cannabis sales through the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Cannmart Inc. (“Cannmart”). Namaste will focus on expanding its international platform and in developing new opportunities domestically and abroad.

The Company has also seen a significant impact on Canadian operating costs for its hardware business, correlated to the integration of Namaste’s platform with Greenlane Canada Inc., whereby inventory management and order processing are fulfilled by Greenlane. The integration with Greenlane has completely removed all inventory costs and has also streamlined operations. The Company anticipates further cost reductions by pursuing similar strategic partnerships which bring long-term value to the Company and its shareholders.

Namaste’s management team is now highly focused on patient acquisition through the Company’s innovative telemedicine application, NamasteMD. To date, the company has acquired over 1,600 patients, all of which were driven organically through Namaste’s platform. The Company’s marketing team will be working through various marketing channels to further accelerate patient growth while expanding its clinic team in order to accommodate anticipated demand. With strong initial results on patient acquisition costs and conversion rates, Namaste believes that it will be able to acquire medical patients faster and at a lower cost than any of its industry peers.

The Company is also looking forward to trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) as a Tier 1 issuer, which will provide Namaste and its shareholders with many advantages, including greater visibility and enhanced market access for Canadian and international investors.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

  • The majority of revenues were generated by several key markets. The top five countries generated 85% of revenues for the second quarter of 2018 compared to 84% for the second quarter of 2017. The table below depicts gross revenues by country.
Revenues by country
For three months ended For six months ended
Country February 28,
2018
February 28,
2017
February 28,
2018
February 28,
2017
United Kingdom $1,346,193.00 $737,946.00 $2,580,175.81 $1,285,227.00
Australia $1,234,429.00 $91,371.00 $2,650,200.00 $170,254.62
United States of America $1,140,217.00 $525,518.00 $1,817,768.84 $1,437,529.00
Brazil $380,879.00 $100,591.00 $735,322.92 $202,514.00
Canada $678,815.00 $78,985.00 $1,034,446.63 $159,223.00
Germany $287,878.00 $32,660.00 $550,487.86 $56,097.00
New Zealand $71,714.00 $75,149.00 $176,197.59 $209,317.00
Ireland $36,902.00 $51,759.00 $98,722.14 $87,264.00
Israel $94,160.00 $26,367.00 $157,004.13 $48,603.00
Other $362,643.00 $186,760.00 $764,614.08 $338,265.38
Total $5,633,830.00 $1,907,106.00 $10,564,940.00 $3,994,294.00
  • Operating costs for the second quarter of 2018 were $5.5M compared to $2.4M for the second quarter of 2017. The $3.1M quarter-over-quarter increase in operating costs is primarily due to non-cash charges of $1.5M, which included share-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets, and depreciation.
  • Selling expenses for the second quarter of 2018 were $1.7M compared to $0.6M for the second quarter of 2017, representing an increase of $1.1M quarter-on-quarter. The increase was due in part to an increase in advertising expenses of $0.6M and consulting expenses of $0.5M. Advertising expenses related to online search services as well as other online promotional and social media tools utilized by the Company to generate sales. These costs further represent the Company’s significant investment into search engine optimization and its ongoing customer acquisition strategy. Consulting expenses relate to compensation amounts paid to various companies and individuals for marketing, order fulfillment, customer service activities, e-commerce product development, back-office e-commerce support and sales commissions. The increase in consulting fees is primarily related to information technology in order to develop current and new revenue channels.
  • Administration expenses for the second quarter of 2018 were $3.5M compared to $1.8M for the second quarter of 2017, representing an increase of $1.7M quarter-over-quarter. The increase is primarily due to share-based compensation of $1.3M and increases in merchant fees and professional fees.
  • Other expenses for the second quarter of 2018 were $0.3M compared to approximately $nil for the second quarter of 2017, representing an increase of $0.3M quarter-over-quarter. The increase was primarily due to the amortization of intangibles of $0.2M, which relates to the amortization of the customer list from the acquisition of Australian Vaporizers.

Management Commentary
Sean Dollinger, President and CEO of Namaste comments: “We are very pleased with the Q2 financials. The Company continues to see quarter-on-quarter growth at a rapidly accelerating rate, even after having divested our US assets. Our management team remains focused on ramping up patient acquisition through NamasteMD, and we anticipate launching medical cannabis sales through Cannmart in the near future. Namaste will continue to pursue and develop innovative technologies for the cannabis industry. This will be achieved through forming mutually beneficial partnerships and in making strategic investments that bring value to both the Company and the cannabis sector as a whole. We feel that the Company is now positioned for significant growth going forward which will be achieved by accelerating patient acquisition, adding medical cannabis sales to our platform and by implementing new technologies to an already impressive platform.”

About Namaste Technologies Inc.
Namaste is the largest online retailer for medical cannabis delivery systems globally. Namaste distributes vaporizers and smoking accessories through e-commerce sites in 24 countries and with 5 distribution hubs located around the world. Namaste has majority market share in Europe and Australia, with operations in the UK, Canada and Germany and has opened new supply channels into emerging markets including Brazil, Mexico and Chile. Namaste, through its acquisition of Cannmart Inc., which operates a medical cannabis “sales-only” license under Canada’s Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (“ACMPR”), is pursuing a new revenue vertical in online retail of medical cannabis in the Canadian market. Namaste intends to leverage its existing database of Canadian medical cannabis consumers, along with its expertise in e-commerce to create an online marketplace for medical cannabis patients, offering a larger variety of product and a better user experience.

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. The Company 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. The CSE has neither reviewed nor approved the contents of this press release.

On behalf of the Board of Directors
“Sean Dollinger”
Chief Executive Officer Direct: +1 (786) 389 9771
Email: [email protected]

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

www.namastetechnologies.com
www.namastevaporizers.co.uk
www.everyonedoesit.co.uk
www.australianvaporizers.com.au

FEATURE: Peeks Social $PEEK.ca Live Streaming App Allowing Users to Interact in Real-time, $2.9M in 9 Month Revenues, 5.8M Quarterly User Sessions $BCOV $AVID

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:10 PM on Friday, April 27th, 2018

WHAT IS PEEKS?

Peeks is a new live streaming app where people can interact and transact in real time by sending cash tips as appreciation for content and or selling goods and services to their live viewers.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • $2,980,842 of gross revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2017
  • Q3 2018 user sessions on the Peeks Social platform grew to 5.8 million, Up from 4.6 million in Q2 2018
  • Peeks Social app set additional monthly deposit records in each month from September 2017 to January 2018

Star $SNA.ca Completes Private Placement; Patents Owner Considers Investigation Into Patent Infringement

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:26 AM on Thursday, April 26th, 2018

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  • Announced completion of a private placement and notification to shareholders of a potential patent infringement investigation
  • Owner of the Patents has advised Star that it is currently in discussions with legal counsel with respect to initiating an in-depth review of possible infringements of these Patents by third parties

TORONTO, April 26, 2018 – Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. (CSE:SNA) (CSE:SNA.CN) (OTCQB:SNAVF) (“Star” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the completion of a private placement and notification to shareholders of a potential patent infringement investigation.

Potential Patent Infringement Investigation

Star holds the exclusive, worldwide license to use the patented technology underlying the In-flight Safety Monitoring System, STAR-ISMS®, the heart of the STAR-A.D.S. ® System. This technology is protected by patents in Canada, the United States, Great Britain, India and elsewhere (the “Patents”).

The owner of the Patents has advised Star that it is currently in discussions with legal counsel with respect to initiating an in-depth review of possible infringements of these Patents by third parties.

In the event that infringements by third parties have taken place or are continuing to take place, the owner of the Patents has the right to initiate legal action for the purpose of halting the infringement(s) and recovering damages as appropriate. The owner of the Patents has agreed to fully fund all costs and expenses of any legal action taken to enforce the Patents.

Star has always maintained that it would vigorously defend its rights under its license to the Patents and will fully support any action decided upon.

Private Placement

Star is also pleased to announce that it has closed a non-brokered private placement, having issued 3,766,667 units of the Company (the “Units”) at a price per Unit of $0.06 for gross proceeds of $226,000. Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company and one warrant.  One warrant entitles the holder to purchase one (1) additional common share of the Corporation at seven ($0.07) cents per warrant exercised. The warrants are exercisable during the one (1) year period from the date of issue.

All securities issued in the Offering and any shares issued upon exercise of warrants are subject to a four month statutory hold period from the date of issuance. The net proceeds of the placement will be used for research and development, marketing and corporate overhead. Star has agreed to pay finder’s fees in the amount of ten (10%) percent of gross proceeds in Units. The price was reserved with the CSE.

This Press Release Is Available On The Company’s CEO Verified Discussion Forum, A Moderated Social Media Platform That Enables Civilized Discussion and Q&A Between Management and Shareholders.

About Star Navigation:

Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd. owns the exclusive worldwide license to its proprietary, patented In-flight Safety Monitoring System, STAR-ISMS®, the heart of the STAR-A.D.S. ® System. Its real-time capability of tracking performance trends and predicting incident-occurrence enhances aviation safety and improves fleet management while reducing costs for the operator.

Star’s M.M.I. Division designs and manufactures high performance, mission critical, flight deck flat panel displays for defence and commercial aviation industries worldwide. These displays are found on aircraft and simulators, from P-3 Orion and C-130 aircraft, to Sikorsky and AgustaWestland helicopters, as examples.

Certain statements contained in this News Release constitute forward-looking statements. When used in this document, the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “expected” and similar expressions, as they relate to Star or its management are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect Star’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause Star’s actual performance or achievements to vary from those described herein. Should one or more of these factors or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Star does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of this release.

Please visit www.star-navigation.com or

Viraf S. Kapadia, (416) 252-2889 Ext. 230

[email protected]

Esports Entertainment Group $GMBL Appoints International Audit Firm UHY as Auditor

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:55 AM on Thursday, April 26th, 2018

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  • Announced today the appointment of UHY McGovern Hurley LLP as its auditors, replacing PLS CPA
  • Appointment of UHY, part of an international network of accounting and consulting firms with 320 offices across 95 countries, is a reflection of the growing and anticipated needs of the Company, which currently has offices and licences in North America, The Caribbean and Europe, with further geographic expansion anticipated

ST. MARY’S, Antigua, April 26, 2018 – Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (OTCQB:GMBL) (or the “Company”), a licensed online gambling company with a specific focus on esports wagering and 18+ gaming, announced today the appointment of UHY McGovern Hurley LLP (“UHY”) as its auditors, replacing PLS CPA (“PLS”).

The appointment of UHY, part of an international network of accounting and consulting firms with 320 offices across 95 countries, is a reflection of the growing and anticipated needs of the Company, which currently has offices and licences in North America, The Caribbean and Europe, with further geographic expansion anticipated in the future.

The UHY network is a member of the Forum of Firms, an association of international networks of accounting firms. The Forum’s goal is to promote consistent and high-quality standards of cross-border financial reporting and auditing practices worldwide, and the adoption of international auditing standards. For additional information on the Forum of Firms, visit www.forumoffirms.org.

The UHY network is currently ranked 16th among the largest international audit, accounting, tax and consultancy networks by fee income (source: International Accounting Bulletin, February 2018).  For additional information about the UHY network, visit www.uhy.com.

Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group stated “UHY is recognized as a leader providing audit services to industry worldwide, and we are pleased to work with a firm that truly understands our global needs. Moreover, the appointment of UHY continues our philosophy of providing the safest, most secure, transparent and regulated esports wagering platform in the world.”

This press release is available on our Online Investor Relations Community for shareholders and potential shareholders to ask questions, receive answers and collaborate with management in a fully moderated forum at https://agoracom.com/ir/EsportsEntertainmentGroup

Redchip investor relations Esports Entertainment Group Investor Page:
http://www.gmblinfo.com

About Esports Entertainment Group

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. is a next generation online gambling and 18+ gaming company. Initially, Esports Entertainment offers bet exchange style wagering on esports events in a licensed, regulated and secured platform to the global esports audience, excluding the US and EU. In addition, Esports Entertainment intends to offer users from around the world the ability to participate in multi-player mobile and PC video game tournaments for cash prizes. Esports Entertainment is led by a team of industry professionals and technical experts from the online gambling and the video game industries, and esports. The Company holds licenses to conduct online gambling and 18+ gaming on a global basis, excluding the US and EU, in Curacao, Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Kahnawake Gaming Commission in Canada. The Company maintains offices in Antigua and Curacao. Esports Entertainment common stock is listed on the OTCQB under the symbol GMBL. For more information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 protects companies from liability for their forward-looking statements if they comply with the requirements of the Act.

Contact:

Corporate Finance Inquiries
Stephen Cotugno
Vice President, Corporate Development
[email protected]
201-220-5745

Investor Relations Inquiries
AGORACOM
[email protected]
http://agoracom.com/ir/eSportsEntertainmentGroup

FEATURE: Star Navigation $SNA.ca Real-Time Flight Tracking and Monitoring Technology

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:53 PM on Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

STAR-A.D.S.®

  • On-board real-time monitoring and data analysis system that provides a “virtual window into an aircraft”
  • As cost-effective air to ground communication system that automatically and securely transmits flight data and incident alerts.
  • Continuously monitors selected avionics systems on the aircraft from power-on to power-off, instantly analyzes the data, and transmits selected data and any incident alerts, via satellite to the operator.
  • Acts as an early warning system, detecting the earliest signs of potential problems
  • Performs these functions in “real-time” providing essential safety monitoring to the benefit of passengers, aircraft personnel, and ground crew
  • Applications include: Commercial Airlines, Helicopters, Business Aircraft, Assist Search and Rescue by providing last transmitted location
  • Future applications: Emergency Medical Services (airborne and ground vehicles), Land vehicles

CHECK OUT OUR RECENT INTERVIEW

Namaste $N.ca Signs Non-Binding LOI to Acquire Up to 25% Equity in Leading Same-Day Cannabis Delivery Service Pineapple Express Delivery Inc $ACB.ca $HIP.ca $WEED.ca $CMED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

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  • Signed a non-binding letter of intent with Pineapple Express Delivery Inc.
  • Namaste will invest $1,000,000 to acquire 15% of the share capital of Pineapple Express and:
  • Obtain a right of first refusal to purchase an additional 10% of the share capital for an additional $1,200,000

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 25, 2018 – Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (CSE:N) (FRA:M5BQ) (OTCMKTS:NXTTF) is pleased to announce that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) with Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. (“Pineapple Express”), whereby Namaste will invest $1,000,000 to acquire 15% of the share capital of Pineapple Express and obtain a right of first refusal to purchase an additional 10% of the share capital for an additional $1,200,000.

Pineapple Express currently operates a same-day delivery service for medical cannabis and expects to expand across Canada. Pineapple Express’ management team have a proven track record of launching cross-country same-day delivery services, having sold a previous same-day delivery venture to Just Eat Canada.

The proposed agreement will allow Namaste and Pineapple Express to expand on Pineapple Express’ existing same-day delivery service for medical cannabis platform to provide same-day delivery of medical cannabis across Canada. Namaste intends to assist with the development and marketing of Pineapple Express’ brand and in the optimization of its existing software platform. Namaste will also look to leverage its international exposure and offer Pineapple Express’ fully-integrated software application to international cannabis licensed producers.

The Company along with Pineapple Express will retain exclusive rights to use the Pineapple Express software platform in North America, and Namaste will hold the rights to use the software platform internationally. Pineapple Express has also signed an LOI with Canada’s leading seed-to-sale platform, Ample Organics Inc., to offer same-day delivery to its customers.

Terms of the LOI

  • Namaste will make an initial capital investment of $1,000,000 for 15% of the share capital of Pineapple Express. The initial capital investment will be comprised of $850,000 in cash and $150,000 in Namaste common stock, subject to exchange approval.
  • Namaste will receive a right of first refusal to acquire an additional 10% interest in Pineapple Express for $1,200,000 for 14 months following the closing date of the definitive agreement. This payment would be comprised of $780,000 in cash and $420,000 in Namaste common stock, subject to exchange approval.
  • Namaste will reserve for issuance up to 150,000 common share options (the “Options”) to be issued to Pineapple Express and/or its officers pursuant to consulting agreements entered into on execution of the definitive agreement. The Options will vest on a quarterly basis. Namaste will reserve up to 150,000 Options for issuance each year to Pineapple Express and/or its officers for so long as they have consulting agreements with Namaste.
  • Namaste and Pineapple Express will jointly hold the exclusive rights to Pineapple Express’ software and technology in North America. Namaste will solely hold the exclusive worldwide rights outside of North America to use Pineapple Express’ software and have a right to sublicense.

Management Commentary

Randy Rolph, President and CEO of Pineapple Express: “we are excited by the prospect of partnering with Namaste, as I see this as an excellent fit for both companies. Namaste has built an excellent reputation within the medicinal cannabis industry and has focused on expanding its services so that its customers benefit from a wider array of product offerings. As an extension of these efforts, we believe that our company can ensure their customers get a secure delivery of these products within a very quick turnaround from time of order. Through other businesses, we have successfully offered fast product delivery options for over 10 years across Canada, including same day as well as deliveries in less than one hour. We are familiar with the issues and most importantly the solutions to bring similar levels of service to the medicinal cannabis industry. Customer service has always been our main focus and what has driven the success of our business. We look forward to offering this same level of service to all customers.”

Sean Dollinger, President and CEO of Namaste comments: “We are very pleased to have signed this LOI to acquire shares of an amazing company offering a unique service with a proven record of success. As the cannabis market continues to grow, so too has the competitiveness among our industry peers looking to expand their market share. We believe that our ability to offer same-day delivery service for medical cannabis will provide a competitive edge to the Company in terms of offering an incredible buying experience for our patients. Namaste’s mandate from the outset has been focused on providing patients with unparalleled customer service. This transaction reaffirms our team’s ability to identify shortcomings within the cannabis industry, seek viable solutions, and then explore opportunities that aim to further enhance our patient’s experience. We believe this transaction will not only help Namaste attract new patients, but more importantly, it will help us retain patients who see value in the services we provide. We look forward to working with Pineapple Express’ management team and to grow its business and expand internationally. We are very grateful for this opportunity and look forward to cultivating a strong partnership together.”

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 is the largest online retailer for medical cannabis delivery systems globally. Namaste distributes vaporizers and smoking accessories through 24 e-commerce sites in 20 countries and with distribution hubs located around the world. Namaste has majority market share in Europe and Australia, with operations in the UK, Canada and Germany and has opened new supply channels into emerging markets including Brazil, Mexico and Chile. Namaste, through its acquisition of Cannmart Inc., a Canadian based late-stage applicant for a medical cannabis sales license (under the ACMPR Program) is pursuing a new revenue vertical in online retail of medical cannabis in the Canadian market. Namaste intends to leverage its existing database of Canadian medical cannabis consumers, along with its expertise in e-commerce to create an online marketplace for medical cannabis patients, offering a larger variety of product and a better user experience.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Sean Dollinger”

Chief Executive Officer

Direct: +1 (786) 389 9771

Email: [email protected]

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

namastetechnologies.com

namastevapes.ca

everyonedoesit.ca

namastevaporizers.co.uk

everyonedoesit.co.uk

australianvaporizers.com.au

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 harbour provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither reviewed nor approved the contents of this press release.

FEATURE: betterU Education $BTRU.ca – The Only Education Marketplace In India Serving 1.3 Billion Potential Customers $ARCL $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 1:59 PM on Tuesday, April 24th, 2018

BTRU: TSX-V

CONNECTING GLOBAL EDUCATION WITH THE INDIAN MARKETPLACE

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The ONLY Global Education Marketplace Serving India
  • Launched full-scale mass marketing print campaign through Hindustan Times, Hindustan and The Mint last week across India (Check it out)
  • Signed Definitive Agreement With Swift e-Learning Services to Launch e-Template Marketplace to Support India’s Content Development Requirements
  • Launching Education Blockchain Ecosystem Project Read More
  • Executes on Definitive Agreement With One of India’s Largest Media Conglomerates (HT Overseas Pte. Ltd.) for a $10 Million Media Investment (completed first tranche of $1.25M) Read More
  • betterU Partners With Adobe to Deliver Leading Digital Experience Programs in India
  • Executed MOU with the Telecom Sector Skill Council to jointly support both organizations’ efforts towards the skilling of millions of professionals across India’s Telecom sector Read More
  • Capitalizing On Mobile Payments Structure Others Unable To Provide
  • Unique Ability To Collect From 200 Different Payment Methods in India
  • BetterU Receives 20 – 50% Of All Revenues Generated

GGX Gold Completes 1484 Meters on the COD Vein and Extends the Vein – 30 Meters to the South – Greenwood BC $GGX.ca

Posted by AGORACOM at 9:18 AM on Tuesday, April 24th, 2018

  • 2018 drill program has completed 24 drill holes totaling 1,484 meters or 4,883 feet on the COD vein
  • DDCOD18-24 intersected the COD vein 42m below surface, the drill hole successfully extends the COD vein occurrence 30 m along strike.

 

Vancouver, British Columbia (FSCwire)GGX Gold Corp. (TSXV: GGX), (OTC Pinks: GGXXF), is pleased to announce the completion of 24 diamond drill holes targeting the COD vein in the Gold Drop Southwest Zone. To date the 2018 diamond drill program has completed 24 drill holes totaling 1,484 meters or 4,883 feet on the COD vein. Updates on the Diamond Drilling at the Everest Vein will be provided shortly.

 

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Currently the COD vein drill is located at a pad 30 meters south of the southernmost extent of the 2017 trench. The drill hole DDCOD18-24 intersected the COD vein 42m below surface. The drill hole successfully extends the COD vein occurrence 30 m along strike. Listed below are the highlights from the latest series of COD diamond drill holes (holes 10 to 24). All reported widths are core length.

 

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DDCOD18-24 – intersected a 2.17 m mineralized zone including a 1.6 m wide quartz vein intercept

DDCOD18-21 – intersected a 7.32 m mineralized zone including 3.52 m of quartz veining

DDCOD18-20 – intersected a 2.66 m mineralized zone including a 1.56 m quartz vein intercept

DDCOD18-19 – Intersected a 1.40 m quartz vein intercept and a second 0.46 vein intercept

DDCOD18-18 – intersected a 1.54 m mineralized zone including 1.14m quartz vein intercept

DDCOD18-14 – intersected a 2.94 m mineralized zone including a 1.5m quartz vein intercept

 

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The core is currently being split and securely packaged for shipment to ALS laboratories in Vancouver, BC. There the core will be analyzed for gold by Fire Assay and for 48 multi element Four Acid and ICP-MS. Quality control (QC) samples are being inserted at regular intervals.

 

David Martin, P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and consultant for GGX, is responsible for the technical information contained in this News Release.

 

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To view the Original News release with pictures please go to the website or contact the company.

The company, as previously announced on April 6, 2018, wishes to remind all subscribers and finders from its private placement that took place during April, 2017, that the company has accelerated the term of these warrants to further finance its continuing drill program. The term of the 10-cent warrants associated with this placement may be accelerated in the event that the issuer’s shares trade at or above a price of 15 cents per share for a period of 10 consecutive days. In June of 2017, after the final closing announced on May 3, 2017, the shares of the company traded in this range. The warrants being accelerated at 10 cents are attached to the 7.5-cent private placement that took place in April, 2017. Warrantholders now have until May 7, 2018 to exercise their warrants, or they will be terminated.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors,

Barry Brown, Director

604-488-3900

[email protected]

 

Investor Relations:                Mr. Jack Singh, 604-720-6598   [email protected]

 

“ We don’t have to do this, we get to do this ” 

The Crew  

 

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