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RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Direct to Consumer E-commerce retailer
  • Revenue generating, EBIDTA positive
  • Formalized Joint Venture With Bevcanna Enterprises: Read More
    • Will share equal ownership in the Joint Venture and will be jointly responsible for developing and funding its operations
    • Company will provide manufacturing, marketing and distribution infrastructure in the European market.
    • Parties have determined an initial product launch and will provide further details on specific regions and timing once finalize
  • Announced Collaboration for Sativida US Expansion Read More 
    • Unified Funding will provide assistance to Sativida with product sourcing, packaging, shipping, payment infrastructure and marketing
    • Sativida has become the number one search-ranked online retailer of CBD products in Spain and Mexico
  • Entered into Licensing Agreement with Phenome One Read More
    • A privately held full-service live genetic and seed preservation cannabis company.
    • Mota will have full access to Canada’s largest live genetic cannabis library with over 350 cultivars
    • Mota will have the right to propagate, cultivate, harvest and process a minimum of 10 selected cultivars

2 World Class Brands

#1. FIRST CLASS CBD

ONE OF THE LARGEST US BASED ONLINE RETAILERS OF CBD PRODUCTS

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Leader in online CBD sales in North America
  • Crop to package model: US grown CBD hemp
  • Acquired at a 1.5 times revenue valuation
  • Current customer base 142,000 customers -with additional leads of over 424,000 potential new customers
  • 2019 Sales of $19.2M USD/ EBITDA of 2.7M USD

  #2. SATIVIDA

ONLINE DIRECT TO CONSUMER RETAILER OF A VAST RANGE OF ORGANICE CBD OILS AND COSMETICS

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Current distributor of CBD products in Spain, Portugal, Austria, Germany, France and the United Kingdom
  • Number one search-ranked online retailer in Spain and Mexico
  • Award winning product line known for its minimal heavy metal content and accurate CBD levels
  • 100% organic products

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North Bud Farms $NBUD.ca Launches its NORTHBUD Branded Products in Nevada, USA $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:11 AM on Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
  • Announced the launch of its NORTHBUD branded products into select retailers in Nevada, USA. 
  • The products are manufactured through NORTHBUD’s ownership and operating agreement with Nevada Botanical Sciences, Inc., who is licensed for cultivation, manufacturing and distribution
  • NORTHBUD products will be available in both dried flower and pre-roll formats under the NORTHBUD White, Black and Platinum brands.

TORONTO, March 11, 2020 – North Bud Farms Inc. (CSE: NBUD) (OTCQB: NOBDF) (“NORTHBUD” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce the launch of its NORTHBUD branded products into select retailers in Nevada, USA.  The products are manufactured through NORTHBUD’s ownership and operating agreement with Nevada Botanical Sciences, Inc. (“NBS”), who is licensed for cultivation, manufacturing and distribution.

NORTHBUD Nevada Launch Strategy Update
Prior to its asset purchase transaction with NORTHBUD, previously announced on November 19, 2019, NBS had been exclusively servicing white label customers.  Over the past 3.5 months, NBS and NORTHBUD have transitioned the Nevada operations to focus on NORTHBUD branded flower products, culminating with the recent launch of NORTHBUD Black 9 Lbs Hammer (Jinxproof phenotype) in 1 gram, 3.5 gram and 7 gram formats to select retailers in Reno, Nevada.

Over the coming weeks, the Company intends to expand distribution to multiple retailers in Northern Nevada and Las Vegas. NORTHBUD products will be available in both dried flower and pre-roll formats under the NORTHBUD White, Black and Platinum brands.

With over 45 million visitors a year from all over the world, Nevada is a key market for building an internationally recognized brand, and the Company believes that it is the ideal market for the launch of its NORTHBUD products. The Nevada market is considered one of the largest and most profitable in North America with recreational sales of USD$580 million in the first full year of legalization (2017 Nevada Dept. of Taxation).

“The NORTHBUD and Bonfire Brands USA team are extremely proud to have launched our own branded products, making the state of Nevada our strategic entry point into the U.S. legal cannabis market,” said Sean Homuth, CEO of NORTHBUD. “We believe the NORTHBUD brand will offer a unique variety of products curated for experienced consumers who demand appropriately priced, high-quality cannabis flower.”

About North Bud Farms Inc.
NORTHBUD, through its U.S. subsidiary Bonfire Brands USA, has acquired cannabis production facilities in California and Nevada. The Salinas, California 11-acre farm is actively cultivating cannabis in its 60,000 sq. ft. of licensed greenhouse production space, and also has active distribution and processing licenses. The Reno, Nevada property contains a world-class cannabis production, research and development facility with 5,000 sq. ft. of indoor cultivation, and holds medical and adult-use licenses for cultivation, extraction and distribution.  Through its wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, GrowPros MMP Inc., the Company is pursuing a license under The Cannabis Act, to cultivate in its state-of-the-art purpose-built cannabis production facility located on 135 acres of agricultural land in Low, Quebec, Canada.

For more information visit: www.northbud.com

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

Forward-looking statements
Certain statements and information included in this press release that, to the extent they are not historical fact, constitute forward-looking information or statements (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation.  Forward-looking statements, include but are not limited to those identified by the expressions “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “should” and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management.

Forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, those regarding the Company’s Nevada strategy, the success of the Company’s licence application with Health Canada, the Company’s ability to execute its strategic plan, conditions in the cannabis market, the Company entering agreements in connection with the B2B supply of cannabis and the Company’s transition into a revenue-generating operational phase of development are based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of management made in light of its experience and its perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such statements are made, but which may prove to be incorrect.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.  Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the risk factors included in the Company’s final long form prospectus dated August 21, 2018, which is available under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company’s management to predict all of such factors and to assess in advance the impact of each such factor on the Company’s business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect information, events, results, circumstances or otherwise after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law including securities laws. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy any securities of the Company.

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Hollister Biosciences $HOLL.ca Enters Letter of Intent to Acquire Alphamind $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $OGI.ca $FAF.ca Brands

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:02 AM on Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
  • Entered into a letter of intent on March 9th, 2020 to acquire Alphamind Brands
  • Company developing legal mushroom based natural health products and conducting R&D in conjunction with accredited universities to develop psilocybin based compounds for drug development
  • All stock purchase price is anticipated to be CDN$ 1,200,000 with such payment to be made in Hollister common stock

VANCOUVER, March 11, 2020 – Hollister Biosciences Inc. (CSE: HOLL, FRANKFURT: HOB, OTC: HSTRF) (the “Company” or “Hollister“) – a diversified cannabis branding company with products in 220 dispensaries throughout California, is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into a letter of intent (the “LOI“) on March 9th, 2020 to acquire Alphamind Brands ( “Alphamind“), a company developing legal mushroom based natural health products and conducting R&D in conjunction with accredited universities to develop psilocybin based compounds for drug development.

The all stock purchase price is anticipated to be CDN$ 1,200,000 with such payment to be made in Hollister common stock. The stock price will be determined based on the greater of the 14-day VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) subsequent to announcing the transaction and $0.20.  The acquisition is subject to normal course due diligence. 

“We are very pleased to have entered into an LOI to complete this very exciting acquisition”, shared Carl Saling, Founder and CEO of Hollister Biosciences Inc.  “It is a fundamental value of our company to improve the overall health and performance of our customers through our high-quality products and the health benefits associated with medicinal mushrooms are tremendous.  Not to mention, it is our continual objective to broaden our product scope and Alphamind, with its experienced management team, is a perfect foothold for us in the fast-growing market for medicinal mushrooms and complements our existing cannabis and hemp-based product offering.”

“I think we have found a great partner in Hollister”, shared Robert Birmingham, CEO of Alphamind Brands.  “We have medicinal mushroom based product SKU’s ready to ship and R&D is underway to develop an exciting IP portfolio surrounding psilocybin based pharmaceutical treatments. Being under the Hollister umbrella will allow us to access additional markets and leverage their existing manufacturing and distribution infrastructure and will be a fundamental part of the future growth of our business.”

In association with the arm’s length transaction, Hollister will not be assuming any long-term debt and there is no change in Management, or the Board of Directors of Hollister being contemplated at this time.

About Hollister Biosciences Inc.

Hollister Biosciences Inc. is a diversified cannabis company with multiple, high-quality products now carried in 220 of Indus Holdings (CSE: INDS), Hollister’s exclusive distribution partner’s 600 dispensaries. This level of penetration is expected to grow as the Company accelerates its seed to shelf, high margin business and product development model.

Capitalizing on this success, Hollister’s vision is to become the sought-after premium brand portfolio of innovative, high quality cannabis across multiple states and hemp products nationwide.

Our wholly owned California subsidiary, Hollister Cannabis Co, is the 1st state and locally licensed Cannabis Company in the City of Hollister, California, the birthplace of the “American Biker” from which we embrace the outlaw roots of Hollister to drive our Company fearlessly down the road of success.

Products from Hollister Cannabis Co. include HashBone, the brand’s premier artisanal hash-infused pre-roll ranked as California’s #1 hash infused pre-roll, along with solvent-free bubble hash, pre-packaged flower, pre-rolls, tinctures, vape products, and full-spectrum high CBD pet tinctures.

Website: www.hollistercannabisco.com 

About Alphamind Brands

Alphamind Brands is a Canada and US based growth stage company developing a portfolio of legal mushroom based natural health products as well as conducting R&D initiatives, led by Dr. Nikos Apostolopoulos, to explore psilocybin based pharmaceutical treatments.  The company’s “ready to ship” product SKU’s include cordyceps, lion’s mane, chaga and reishi mushroom based: liquid cordyceps, concentrated mushroom powder, tea, chocolate.  The company’s product SKU’s under development include syrups, elixirs, cold beverages and nasal spray.

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 this release.

Forward-Looking Information: This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements”. The use of any of the words “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “project”, “should”, “believe” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. 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 News 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

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CBD Market on Course to Grow 400% in Europe Alone SPONSOR: Mota Ventures $MOTA.ca $APH.ca $GBLX $PFE $ACG.ca $ACB.ca $WEED.ca $HIP.ca $WMD.ca $CGRW

Posted by AGORACOM at 12:08 PM on Tuesday, March 10th, 2020

SPONSOR: Mota is seeking to become a vertically integrated global CBD brand. Mota is looking to establish sales channels and a distribution network internationally through the acquisition of the Sativida and First Class CBD brands. Low cost production, coupled with international, direct to customer sales channels will provide the foundation for the success of Mota. Combined total sales of almost $29,000,000 with a EBITDA of approximately 12.5% (2019) . Click Here for More Info

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  • Over the next five years, the global CBD market is expected to accelerate to $23.6bn, according to Grand View Research and Europe’s CBD market is set to grow by 400%.

The growth of the CBD market in Europe is thanks to the growing adoption of CBD infused products in industries such as pharmaceuticals, personal care, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, along with medical applications.

CBD is seeing monumental demand in Europe. In Europe alone, the market is on course to grow 400% over the next four years, according to the Brightfield Group.

According to New Frontier Data‘s EU CBD Consumer Report: 2019 Overview, 46% of Europeans view CBD favourably, and up to 77% of surveyed respondents also believe CBD should be accessible in some way.

CBD opportunities

The legal cannabis industry continues to expand around the world with major contribution to the market coming from continuous legislative victories in North America and Europe. In particular, legalisation of medical cannabis, and decriminalisation in some countries, has led to a significant decrease in black-market activity, as people are shifting to legally purchasing cannabis for medical as well as recreational use.

In the meantime, local governments reap the benefits through taxation. For instance, the state of California had collected a total of $345.2m in tax revenue from legal cannabis during the first year of regulated sales in 2018. Revenue generated from these taxes encouraged the local governments to fund several development programmes for education and infrastructure.

Medical cannabis

Overall, data by Grand View Research indicates that the medical segment held the dominant revenue share of the cannabis market, accounting for 71.0% in 2019. Medical use of cannabis is strictly categorised as a medicine prescribed by a physician and the distribution of these medicines is regulated by the government. However, by 2027, adult-use is expected to become the fastest-growing segment with adult-use products ranging from a highly potent concentrate to a simple food ingredient.

In recent years, CBD products have swiftly emerged and the growth of the CBD market is largely attributed to various medical applications that are associated with the products. For example, full-spectrum CBD oil is considered to be a great source of Omega 3 and Omega 6; Omega 3 plays a vital role in creating hormones that regulate inflammation as well as contractions and relaxation of arteries.

SOURCE: https://www.healtheuropa.eu/cbd-market-to-grow-400-in-europe/98021/

NORTHBUD $NBUD.ca – Legal #pot industry more than doubles contribution to Canada’s #GDP since #legalization: StatsCan $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:32 PM on Monday, March 9th, 2020

SPONSOR: NORTHBUD (NBUD:CSE) Sustainable low cost, high quality cannabinoid production and procurement focusing on both bio-pharmaceutical development and Cannabinoid Infused Products. Learn More.

Legal pot industry more than doubles contribution to Canada’s GDP since legalization: StatsCan

  • Canada’s cannabis industry represented $7.24 billion to the country’s gross domestic product in December
  • Illicit cannabis market’s contribution to Canada’s GDP has fallen by over 20 per cent

The country’s legal cannabis market represents $3.0 billion of economic output to Canada’s GDP, an increase of 138 per cent when recreational pot was legalized in Oct. 2018. Meanwhile, the illicit cannabis market’s contribution to Canada’s GDP has fallen by over 20 per cent to about $4.18 billion in that same time.

Source: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/cannabis-canada-pot-industry-added-nearly-7-24b-to-gdp-in-august-statscan-says-1.1397728

Hollister Biosciences $HOLL.ca Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Venom Extracts With $16.4 Million in Revenue and $2.48 Million EBITDA $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $OGI.ca $FAF.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:48 PM on Friday, March 6th, 2020
  • This highly accretive acquisition will strengthen Hollister’s brand portfolio and broaden its distribution across multiple states
  • For the year ended December 31, 2019, Venom Extracts reports having generated CDN$ 16.4 million in revenue and CDN$ 2.48 million in EBIDTA from its product line of Cannabis Concentrates, P.H.O Concentrates and Cartridges.

VANCOUVER, March 6, 2020 – Hollister Biosciences Inc. (CSE: HOLL, FRANKFURT: HOB, OTC: HSTRF) (the “Company” or “Hollister“) – a diversified cannabis branding company with products in 220 dispensaries throughout California, is pleased to announce the Company has entered into a definitive agreement  (the “Agreement“) on March 6th, 2020 to acquire Venom Extracts ( “Venom“), one of Arizona’s premier extract brands and one of the state’s largest producers of award-winning medical cannabis distillate and related products.

On February 25, 2020, the Company first announced a Letter of Intent to acquire Venom, including the following financial figures and terms.

HIGHLY ACCRETIVE $20,000,000 ACQUISITION

For the year ended December 31, 2019, Venom Extracts reports having generated CDN$ 16.4 million in revenue and CDN$ 2.48 million in EBIDTA from its product line of Cannabis Concentrates, P.H.O Concentrates and Cartridges. 2019 Revenue and EBITDA for Venom Extracts are as reported by Management. Though Hollister believes the figures to be highly reliable, their audit will be part of the ongoing due diligence before closing.   

The all stock purchase price is anticipated to be CDN$ 20,000,000, with 70% to be paid upfront and 30% to be paid upon milestone achievements related to revenue targets for Venom. The acquisition is expected to close by March 31, 2020 subject to normal course due diligence.

KEY TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT:

  • The Company will acquire Venom Extracts for CDN$20,000,000 with such payment to be issued in Hollister common stock (the “Payment Shares“)
  • The stock price will be determined based on the greater of:
    • The 14-day VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) capped at $0.25 subsequent to announcing the transaction and $0.20
  • Once the share price is established, 70% of the Payment Shares will be issued upon closing of the transaction, subject to hold periods
  • The remaining 30% of the Payment Shares will be issued when and if the following milestones have been met on or prior to December 31st, 2021:
    • 20% (of the total number of Payment Shares) will be issued when revenue of Venom Extracts reaches CDN$ 30,000,000 (calculated in accordance with IFRS from January 1, 2020).
    • 10% (of the total number of Payment Shares) will be issued when revenue of Venom Extracts reaches CDN$ 40,000,000(calculated in accordance with IFRS from January 1, 2020).

“We are very pleased to have entered into a definitive agreement to complete this transformational acquisition”, shared Carl Saling, Founder and CEO of Hollister Biosciences, Inc.  “Financially, we are bolting on substantial revenue and EBITDA, while strategically, this allows for the opportunity to bring Venom into the California marketplace and help scale Hollister’s existing operation. Likewise, it allows for the opportunity to introduce Hollister’s products into the Arizona and Nevada marketplaces to start with.” 

“This is an exciting acquisition and we are happy to be taking this critical step toward closing”, shared Jacob Cohen, Founder of Venom Extracts.  “This transaction represents the next step in ensuring the future growth of both Hollister and Venom.  We are looking forward to increasing the geographic scope of our operation by expanding into the California marketplace through Hollister’s existing platform, as well as, exploring expansion of our existing product scope collectively.”

In association with the acquisition, Hollister will not be assuming any long-term debt, a new control position will be created and there is no change in Management, or the Board of Directors of Hollister being contemplated at this time.

Finder’s fees will be payable in accordance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

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 Hollister Biosciences Inc.

Hollister Biosciences Inc. is a diversified cannabis company with multiple, high-quality products now carried in 220 of Indus Holdings (CSE: INDS), Hollister’s exclusive distribution partner’s 600 dispensaries. This level of penetration is expected to grow as the Company accelerates its seed to shelf, high margin business and product development model.

Capitalizing on this success, Hollister’s vision is to become the sought-after premium brand portfolio of innovative, high quality cannabis across multiple states and hemp products nationwide.

Our wholly owned California subsidiary, Hollister Cannabis Co, is the 1st state and locally licensed Cannabis Company in the City of Hollister, California, the birthplace of the “American Biker” from which we embrace the outlaw roots of Hollister to drive our Company fearlessly down the road of success.

Products from Hollister Cannabis Co. include HashBone, the brand’s premier artisanal hash-infused pre-roll ranked as California’s #1 hash infused pre-roll, along with solvent-free bubble hash, pre-packaged flower, pre-rolls, tinctures, vape products, and full-spectrum high CBD pet tinctures.

Website:  www.hollistercannabisco.com 

About Venom Extracts

Venom Extracts is one of Arizona’s premier extract brands and one of the state’s largest producers of award-winning medical cannabis distillate and related products.  With an experienced management team and unparalleled reputation for quality, Venom Extracts prides itself as a differentiated extraction company by producing legal Marijuana products at a price point that allows retailers to generate higher profits.  Focused on proprietary efficiencies, the Company is able to produce more product per square foot than its competition, maintaining lower costs and risks than a typical extraction company. The company’s expansion strategy is centered on entering new markets/states that are approved for medical cannabis use and/or approved or have a reasonable expectation to be approved for recreational use in the near future.  

Website:  www.venomextracts.com

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 this release.

Forward-Looking Information: This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements”. The use of any of the words “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “project”, “should”, “believe” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. 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 News 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 onwww.sedar.com.

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SOURCE Hollister Biosciences Inc.

First Look at the Nine CBD Consumer Archetypes in Europe SPONSOR: Mota Ventures $MOTA.ca $APH.ca $GBLX $PFE $ACG.ca $ACB.ca $WEED.ca $HIP.ca $WMD.ca $CGRW

Posted by AGORACOM at 3:47 PM on Thursday, March 5th, 2020

SPONSOR: Mota is seeking to become a vertically integrated global CBD brand. Mota is looking to establish sales channels and a distribution network internationally through the acquisition of the Sativida and First Class CBD brands. Low cost production, coupled with international, direct to customer sales channels will provide the foundation for the success of Mota. Click Here for More Info

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  • New Frontier Data’s second consumer report in its EU CBD series provides a comprehensive overview of the European CBD consumer experience

New Frontier Data, the global authority in data, analytics and business intelligence on the cannabis industry, publishes the second volume of its EU CBD Consumer Report Series: Segmentation & Archetypes, in partnership with Deep Nature Project and Mile High Labs. Drawing from the groundbreaking surveying of over 3,000 European CBD consumers across 17 European nations, this study results in the most comprehensive consumer archetype report for European CBD consumers to date.

“Europe’s booming consumer interest in CBD and CBD-infused products across the Food & Beverage and Health & Beauty sectors continues to create material B2B and B2C market opportunities. Data-driven insights of both EU and North American CBD consumerism, drawing from not only comparative analysis but also known geo-centric market dynamics and drivers, helps us educate and guide brands on how to address CBD consumer priorities while managing known or expected challenges in this new CBD space,” said New Frontier Data Founder & CEO Giadha Aguirre de Carcer. “This report fills a major gap in business intelligence in the CBD industry not only in Europe, but worldwide, providing new and existing cannabis or hemp industry stakeholders with a uniquely valuable and timely resource.”

Key findings from the report include:

  • 4 of the 5 consumer archetypes have purchased CBD; the Ambivalent & Experimental Consumers instead source CBD from family and friends
  • The largest consumer archetype, the Integrative & Consistent Consumers, are frequent users and staunch believers in CBD’s medical efficacy
  • 26% of Europeans aged 18-34 have tried CBD, compared to 16% of the general population
  • 73% of self-reported consumers claimed CBD has positively affected their quality of life
  • A third (34%) of non-consumers are somewhat or very curious about trying CBD
  • 49% of CBD purchasers who did not themselves consume indicated buying it for a family member
  • Male consumers report spending more on CBD products than female consumers, with more than a third of men (35%) reporting spending €100 or more per month
  • 72% of consumers and 17% of non-consumers considered themselves likely to purchase CBD in the next 6 months
  • Consumers who use CBD primarily for medical reasons were the most frequent CBD consumers, with nearly half (45%) consuming it at least daily

The EU CBD Consumer Report Series: Segmentation & Archetypes is available for FREE Download at: https://newfrontierdata.com/product/the-eu-cbd-consumer-report-2020-segmentation-and-archetypes/

About New Frontier Data:

New Frontier Data is an independent, technology-driven analytics company specializing in the global cannabis industry. It offers vetted data, actionable business intelligence and risk management solutions for investors, operators, researchers and policy makers. New Frontier Data’s reports and data have been cited in over 80 countries around the world to inform industry leaders. Founded in 2014, New Frontier Data is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Denver, CO and London, UK.

New Frontier Data does not take a position on the merits of cannabis legalization. Rather, its mission and mandate are to inform cannabis-related policy and business decisions through rigorous, issue-neutral and comprehensive analysis of the legal cannabis industry worldwide. For more information about New Frontier Data, please visit: https://www.NewFrontierData.com.

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North Bud Farms $NBUD.ca Signs Letter of Intent to Enter into Lease and Master Operations Agreement for the Cultivation Facilities at its California Farm $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:12 AM on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
  • Signed a letter of intent for a master lease and operations agreement with an experienced California-licensed operator to operate the cultivation facilities at the Company’s Salinas, California farm
  • Cultivator will lease the Company’s cultivation facilities at its Salinas farm for 5 years, with options to extend the lease for up to an additional 5 years

Bonfire Brands USA will receive the following consideration:

  • Lease payments starting at approximately USD$1 million per year in year 1, with incremental increases that could bring the annual rent to as high as USD$1.8 million per year;
  • A royalty equal to 3% of the gross revenue generated by the Cultivator from its use of the Salinas farm; and
  • The right to acquire up to 15% of all the product harvested by the Cultivator on the farm at a discount to market rate with extended payment terms.

TORONTO, March 04, 2020 — North Bud Farms Inc. (CSE: NBUD) (OTCQB: NOBDF) (“NORTHBUD” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that its U.S. subsidiary, Bonfire Brands USA Inc., has signed a letter of intent (the “LOI”) for a master lease and operations agreement with an experienced California-licensed operator (the “Cultivator”) to operate the cultivation facilities at the Company’s Salinas, California farm.

Terms of the LOI

As per the terms of the LOI, the companies will work together towards completing a definitive agreement before May 1, 2020, in which the Cultivator will lease the Company’s cultivation facilities at its Salinas farm for 5 years, with options to extend the lease for up to an additional 5 years, and Bonfire Brands USA will receive the following consideration:

  • Lease payments starting at approximately USD$1 million per year in year 1, with incremental increases that could bring the annual rent to as high as USD$1.8 million per year;
  • A royalty equal to 3% of the gross revenue generated by the Cultivator from its use of the Salinas farm; and
  • The right to acquire up to 15% of all the product harvested by the Cultivator on the farm at a discount to market rate with extended payment terms.

During the term of the proposed agreement, the Cultivator will be responsible for 100% of the costs associated with staffing, operations, licensing and compliance with respect to the farm’s cultivation facilities; moreover, the Cultivator is committed to fund and manage the build-out of an additional 230,000 sq. ft. of licensed cultivation space over the first 24 months of the proposed agreement.

“Our objective when we acquired the Salinas farm was to secure access to the high-quality, low-cost cannabis that has always been grown in that area, known as “the salad bowl of America,” said Justin Braune, President of Bonfire Brands USA. “This proposed agreement will allow the Company to immediately achieve EBITDA-positive operations at our largest facility without incurring the significant capital investments that have debilitated many companies in our industry. By retaining preferential purchasing terms, the Company can focus on its branded product distribution business on the back of the estimated 40,000 pounds of production capacity that the Cultivator will bring online over the next 24 months.”

Sean Homuth, NORTHBUD’s CEO added: “Partnering with a proven licensed cultivator who has been operating in Salinas for multiple years achieves the following objectives: it significantly de-risks our California operations while allowing the Company to increase its asset value; it reduces our capital expenditure requirements while still generating significant revenue; and it builds EBITDA-positive operations without limiting our access to a cost-efficient and reliable supply chain on which to build our branded product portfolio within the state of California.”                       

About North Bud Farms Inc.

NORTHBUD, through its U.S. subsidiary Bonfire Brands USA, has acquired cannabis production facilities in California and Nevada. The Salinas, California 11-acre farm is actively cultivating cannabis in its 60,000 sq. ft. of licensed greenhouse production space, and also has active distribution and processing licenses. The Reno, Nevada property contains a world-class cannabis production, research and development facility with 5,000 sq. ft. of indoor cultivation, and holds medical and adult-use licenses for cultivation, extraction and distribution.  Through its wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, GrowPros MMP Inc., the Company is pursuing a license under The Cannabis Act, to cultivate in its state-of-the-art purpose-built cannabis production facility located on 135 acres of agricultural land in Low, Quebec, Canada.

For more information visit: www.northbud.com

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Forward-looking statements
Certain statements and information included in this press release that, to the extent they are not historical fact, constitute forward-looking information or statements (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements, include but are not limited to those identified by the expressions “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “should” and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management.

Forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, those regarding the closing of the definitive agreement with the Cultivator, the success of the Company’s licence application with Health Canada, the Company’s ability to execute its strategic plan, conditions in the cannabis market, the Company entering agreements in connection with the B2B supply of cannabis and the Company’s transition into a revenue-generating operational phase of development are based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of management made in light of its experience and its perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such statements are made, but which may prove to be incorrect.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the risk factors included in the Company’s final long form prospectus dated August 21, 2018, which is available under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company’s management to predict all of such factors and to assess in advance the impact of each such factor on the Company’s business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect information, events, results, circumstances or otherwise after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law including securities laws. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy any securities of the Company.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
North Bud Farms Inc.
Edward Miller
VP, IR & Communications
Office: (855) 628-3420 ext. 3
[email protected]

THE MOST EMOTIONAL AGORACOM INTERVIEW EVER: Green Beret Recovers From Life-Threatening #PTSD, Takes #CBD To #Military And Law Enforcement With #Hollister Biosciences $HOLL.ca $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $OGI.ca $FAF.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:12 AM on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

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CLIENT FEATURE: Hollister Biosciences $HOLL.ca – Signed $20M LOI To Acquire Venom Extracts With $16.4M CAD In 2019 Revenue and 2.48M CAD in EBITDA $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $OGI.ca $FAF.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:00 PM on Thursday, February 27th, 2020
HOLL:CSE /HOB:FRA

BREAKING: Signed $20,000,000 Letter of Intent To Acquire Venom Extracts (“Venom”)

HIGHLY ACCRETIVE $20,000,000 ACQUISITION

Venom Highlights

  • 2019 Est Revenue ~C$16.4M; EBITDA ~C$2.48M
  • 30% Of Acquisition Price Paid If Venom Revenues Hit $30,000,000 and $40,000,000 By DEC 31, 2021
  • Average revenue per gram YTD 2019 $CDN 14 and will continue to increase as vape cartridge mix grows ($CDN 30 per gram)
  • One Of Arizona’s Largest Producers Of Award-Winning Medical Cannabis Distillate
  • Acquisition Expected To Close By March 31, 2020 Subject To Due Diligence

An established brand in Arizona for high quality products in the wholesale and distillate marketplace. Venom is leveraging its brand and success to aggressively expand into other US states.

ACQUISITION TERMS

  • Hollister will acquire Venom Extracts for CDN$20,000,000 via Hollister stock
  • The stock price will be determined based on the greater of:
    • The 14-day VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) capped at $0.25 subsequent to announcing the transaction and $0.20
    • Once share price is established, 70% of the Payment Shares will be issued upon closing of the transaction
    • Remaining 30% of the Payment Shares will be issued when and if the following milestones have been met on or prior to December 31st, 2021

Per State Cash Flow Expectations

Planned State Additions

FIND OUT MORE!

Hub On AGORACOM / Corporate Profile / Read Release

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