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New #Hemp Energy Drink to be offered to consumers in #cannabis accessory stores, #vapes stores, and kiosks in Canada and the US #Spyder $SPDR.ca $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $TRST.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:28 AM on Tuesday, June 18th, 2019
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  • Tetra Natural Health, a subsidiary of Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX VENTURE: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF), today announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Spyder Cannabis Inc. (TSX VENTURE: SPDR) to distribute the three flavors of its Hemp Energy Drink in cannabis accessory stores and vapes stores in Canada and the US
  • Drink is expected to be available to consumers in Spyder’s retail stores located in Scarborough, Woodbridge, Burlington, and shortly at the Niagara Falls and Pickering locations, which are expected to be opened early this summer.

OTTAWA, June 18, 2019 — Tetra Natural Health, a subsidiary of Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX VENTURE: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF), today announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Spyder Cannabis Inc. (TSX VENTURE: SPDR) (“Spyder”) to distribute the three flavors of its Hemp Energy Drink in cannabis accessory stores and vapes stores in Canada and the US. The drink is expected to be available to consumers in Spyder’s retail stores located in Scarborough, Woodbridge, Burlington, and shortly at the Niagara Falls and Pickering locations, which are expected to be opened early this summer. A launch event will be held during the Canada Day long weekend at the Niagara Falls location situated at 6474 Lundys Lane.

“We are very excited to be adding the Hemp Energy Drink to our portfolio of premium brands that will be available to our growing clientele,” stated Daniel Pelchovitz, CEO and President of Spyder. “This new offering will please our customers who are always seeking unique and distinctive quality products in this emerging industry.” 

“This exclusive agreement allows us to take another step in implementing our distribution strategy and achieving our goal of making our Hemp Energy Drink accessible to all consumers â€œ said Richard Giguère, CEO of Tetra Natural Health “Consumers appreciate the qualities of the Hemp Energy Drink (HED) including the fact that it contains more natural ingredients than other energy drinks, and is the first energy drink made with hemp available in the country” adds Derek Theriault, National Sales Director of Tetra Natural Health.

About Tetra Natural Health:
Tetra Natural Health Inc. is a subsidiary of Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. that focuses on identification, development and marketing of hemp or cannabis-based natural health products, or cannabinoids-based products authorized for sale by Health Canada. For more information, visit: www.tetranaturalhealth.com

About Spyder Cannabis Inc.
Founded in 2014 Spyder is an established chain of three high-end vape stores in Ontario, with stores located in Woodbridge, Scarborough and Burlington. The Spyder brand is defined by its high-quality proprietary line of e-juice, liquids and exclusive retail deals, dispensed in uniquely designed stores creating the optimal customer experience. Spyder is building off this leading retail, distribution and branding eCig and vapes company and is pursuing expansion into the legal cannabis market. Spyder has developed a scalable retail model with an aggressive expansion plan to create a significant retail footprint with targeted and disciplined retail distribution strategy focusing on Canadian locations in high traffic peripheral areas.

About Tetra Bio-Pharma:
Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX-V: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF) a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development with a Health Canada approved and FDA reviewed clinical program aimed at bringing novel prescription drugs and treatments to patients and their healthcare providers. Tetra Bio-Pharma has subsidiaries engaged in the development of an advanced and growing pipeline of Bio Pharmaceuticals, Natural Health and Veterinary Products containing cannabis and other medicinal plant-based elements. With patients at the core of its mission, Tetra Bio-Pharma is focused on providing rigorous scientific validation and safety data required for inclusion into the existing bio pharma industry by regulators, physicians and insurance companies. For more information visit: www.tetrabiopharma.com

Source: Tetra Bio-Pharma

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

Forward-looking statements
Some statements in this release may contain forward-looking information. All statements, other than of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future (including, without limitation, statements regarding potential acquisitions and financings) are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words “may”, “will”, “should”, “continue”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “believe”, “intend”, “plan” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict, that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, without limitation, the inability of the Company to obtain sufficient financing to execute the Company’s business plan; competition; regulation and anticipated and unanticipated costs and delays, the success of the Company’s research and development strategies, the applicability of the discoveries made therein, the successful and timely completion and uncertainties related to the regulatory process, the timing of clinical trials, the timing and outcomes of regulatory or intellectual property decisions and other risks disclosed in the Company’s public disclosure record on file with the relevant securities regulatory authorities. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results or events not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. While no definitive documentation has yet been signed by the parties and there is no certainty that such documentation will be signed The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities legislation.


More information at: www.tetrabiopharma.com

For more information, please contact:
Tetra Natural Health
Richard Giguère, CEO
Tel.: (348) 899-7575 ext. 210
[email protected]

Spyder Cannabis Inc.
Dan Pelchovitz, President and CEO
Tel: (905) 265-8273
[email protected]


For TBP investors information, please contact:
[email protected]
(438) 504-5784

Media Contacts – Tetra Natural Health
Daniel Granger
ACJ Communication
W. 514 840-7990
M. 514 232-1556
[email protected]

Charlotte Blanche
W. 514 840-1235, ext. 7772
M. 514 914-0593
[email protected]


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Hemp Energy Drink (3 flavors)

Hemp Energy Drink (classic, mango and raspberry)

Source: GlobeNewswire (June 18, 2019 – 8:00 AM EDT)

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Empower Clinics $CBDT.ca Launches Sun Valley Health and National Franchise Program $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $TRST.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:15 AM on Tuesday, June 18th, 2019
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  • Announced the launch of new clinic brand Sun Valley Health and the launch of a nationwide clinic franchise program. http://www.sunvalleyhealth.com
  • Company is consolidating its clinic operations under one consistent brand, merging the existing clinic operations of Sun Valley Clinics in Arizona and Nevada, plus the existing physical and mobile clinic operations of Empower Clinics in Washington State and Oregon State

VANCOUVER, June 18, 2019 – EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CSE: CBDT) (Frankfurt 8EC) (“Empower” or the “Company“), a vertically integrated and growth-oriented CBD life sciences company, and a multi-state operator of medical health & wellness clinics, is pleased to announce the launch of our new clinic brand Sun Valley Health and the launch of a nationwide clinic franchise program. http://www.sunvalleyhealth.com

The Company is consolidating its clinic operations under one consistent brand, merging the existing clinic operations of Sun Valley Clinics in Arizona and Nevada, plus the existing physical and mobile clinic operations of Empower Clinics in Washington State and Oregon State. All Company clinics will commence operating under Sun Valley Health, with the updated brand changes coming into effect immediately.

The Company is also announcing the official launch of the Sun Valley Health franchise program. With the 2019 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) ready to deploy and the 2019 franchise audit completed, the Company will be in a position to accept applications for a Sun Valley Health franchise throughout the United States.

Investment has already been made in developing a new trade show booth, plus new franchise sales & marketing material that will be utilized to showcase the franchise opportunity at industry specific and franchise trade shows throughout North America. The new website is live and will continue to be developed, adding content and features for patients, consumers and prospective franchisees.

Nine (9) trade shows have already been booked over the next nine months, with the first show taking place in St. Louis, MO July 23rd & 24th, 2019. Look for us at booth #144 at https://www.cannabisimp.com/st-louis-expo/

“At Sun Valley Health, we’ve taken the once cumbersome process of obtaining lab tested, all natural CBD and health supplements, into a clinical professional experience.” said Dustin Klein, Empowers SVP, Business Development and Director. “We provide alternative health modalities and products backed by science, that pass our rigorous standards of quality and effectiveness.”

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Scientific Approach to Alternative Medicine Having access to physicians that understand qualifying conditions of patients is a primary focus of our entire team. Care for each individual’s circumstance and need guides our staff protocols on privacy, care and treatment options.
  • Know What’s in your Product The products offered to our patients in clinics and online, go though rigorous testing standards by independent labs to ensure, what’s represented on the label is correct.

“Knowing what’s in your product is about trust, and professionalism counts, standards count and testing counts,” said Steven McAuley, CEO of Empower. “Our Sollievo product line and any product line that we choose to include in our clinic kiosks, online or are offered through franchise operations, will be subject to testing and must meet the highest of standards.”

ABOUT EMPOWER

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

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Steven McAuley
Chief Executive Officer

DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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

SOURCE Empower Clinics Inc.

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

Bougainville Ventures $BOG.ca and ESEV R&D Begins Formulation Process for CBD Energy Drink $CROP.ca $VP.ca NF.ca $MCOA

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:41 AM on Thursday, June 13th, 2019
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  • Further to the Israeli sponsorship research agreement announced in the Company’s news release dated May 14, 2019, management is pleased to announce that it has paid a 10% deposit to ESEV R&D to begin the formulations process on the water soluble cannabis-based (CBD) supplement energy drink
  • The final report will include; clinical trials results, sourcing of ingredients, PH balance, nutritional chart, shelf-life, as well as cost of ingredients and contacts.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 13, 2019 – BOUGAINVILLE VENTURES INC. (“Bougainville” or the “Company”) (CSE:BOG) (Frankfurt:8BV)Further to the Israeli sponsorship research agreement announced in the Company’s news release dated May 14, 2019, management is pleased to announce that it has paid a 10% deposit to ESEV R&D to begin the formulations process on the water soluble cannabis-based (CBD) supplement energy drink. The final report will include; clinical trials results, sourcing of ingredients, PH balance, nutritional chart, shelf-life, as well as cost of ingredients and contacts.

Andy Jagpal, President, Comments:“We have already begun sourcing a local bottling company to handle the production and processing of the CBD energy drink once the formulations are ready. We are adamant about bringing the energy drink formulation to market and feel we have developed the right relationships to get the job done right.”

WORMCASTING TRANSACTION FINANCING UPDATE

Further to the Company news release dated June 11, 2019, management is pleased to announce that it has paid-off the final outstanding payment of USD$120,000 owed to Worm Castings Farms Inc. pursuant to Bougainville’s obligation under the Worm Castings Share Exchange Agreement.

OROVILLE CAMPUS UPDATE

Further to the Company news release dated April 1, 2019, management would like to announce that the tenant grower is waiting to receive final occupancy approval from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (“WSLCB”) to begin planting. The tenant expects a visit to the site by the WSLC in the near future and is planning to plant a 20,000 sq. ft. out-door crop.

In addition, the Company wishes to correct an error in its news release dated May 1, 2019 in which the Company announced that a private placement with gross proceeds of $190,000 for 3,166,666 Units at a price of $0.06 per Unit (the “Private Placement”) had closed. The Private Placement was oversubscribed for 3,316,666. The remainder of the news release dated May 1, 2019 is accurate and the oversubscribed Private Placement was closed on May 1, 2019 with the amount of $199,000 for 3,316,666 Units

About Bougainville Ventures, Inc.  
Bougainville Ventures Inc. is dedicated to rapid growth in production, processing, retail and branding of cannabis and cannabis related products. Currently the company provides strategic capital to the thriving cannabis cultivation sector through ownership and development of commercial real estate properties. We offer fully built out turnkey facilities equipped with state-of-the-art growing infrastructure to cannabis growers and processors. Also, the Company is focused on building a strong presence in the hemp industry with the objective of extracting cannabinoids (CBD & CBN) in both Canada and the United States. With our flagship Hemp project in Oregon State the Company has proprietary, patent-pending hemp root oil extraction technology and formulas for cannabis topicals and tinctures.

http://bougainvilleinc.com/

On behalf of the Board of Directors 
BOUGAINVILLE VENTURES INC.

Andy Jagpal, CEO and Director

For further information, please contact Andy Jagpal at [email protected] or 1-888-395-7816 

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

No regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained in this news release.

Empower Clinics $CBDT.ca Provides Corporate Update and Announces New Board Member $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $TRST.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:12 AM on Thursday, June 13th, 2019
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  • Company continues to reach a number of important milestones on its path forward, as a global health and wellness company, serving the needs of patients through its network of physician-staffed health and pain management clinics, formulating CBD based products and developing its first CBD extraction facility

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

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

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Takes Possession of CBD Extraction Facility As previously announced, the Company has taken possession of its new facility in greater Portland, Oregon that will be home to a fully functioning hemp-based CBD extraction facility, with the first extraction system expected to have the capacity to produce 6,000 kilograms of extracted product per year. The facility is expected to provide Empower with vertical integration into the CBD supply chain, producing isolates, distillates and winterized oil that are showing strong demand in local and national markets. The Company has commenced preliminary build-out starting with IT and technology implementations plus security system installations.

  • Engages Leading Architect Firm Empower has engaged Pathangay Architects www.pathangayarchitects.com of Phoenix, AZ lead by Navin Pathangay as the lead architect firm for the build-out of the first company extraction facility. Navin Architects are one of the leading Cannabis industry architects having worked on numerous industry projects including dispensaries, medical clinics, grow operations and extraction facilities.

  • Integration of Sun Valley Clinics The Sun Valley Clinics acquisition is providing productivity gains and in-market expertise that is accretive to our clinic division. Official operational integration is fully underway, with the best practices of Sun Valley and Empower are coming together to create world-class clinic operations. The operations team at Sun Valley has assumed key administrative tasks on behalf of the Empower network of clinics including bookkeeping, human resources, payroll and day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks.

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

The current Sun Valley clinic locations are as follows:

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

  • Launches CBD Tincture Product Line Empower has commenced selling its proprietary line of CBD-based products called SOLLIEVO, through its network of company-owned clinics in the United States. The Sollievo tincture line includes four (4) preliminary SKU’s for chronic pain, insomnia, digestion and anxiety. Preliminary user feedback has been positive and third party lab test results have confirmed the ingredients and dosages of our proprietary formulations are consistent with what is indicated on the labels and packaging. Empower’s patient base and customers are expected to benefit from access to high margin derivative products, including CBD lotion, tinctures, spectrum oils, capsules, lozenges, patches, e-drinks, topical lotions, gel caps, hemp extract drops and pet elixir hemp extract drops.

  • CBD Market Demand The passing in the United States of the US$867 billion Agriculture Improvement Act (the “Farm Bill“) has legalized hemp and hemp-based products. This has created an opportunity for the production and sale of a variety of CBD-based products that can provide genuine help and effective relief to millions of people suffering from a variety of qualifying conditions. Recent reports and studies indicate the approval of the Farm Bill could create a US$20 billion industry by 2022.

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

Appointment of New Board Member

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

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

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

ABOUT EMPOWER

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

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Steven McAuley
Chief Executive Officer

DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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

SOURCE Empower Clinics Inc.

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


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

Spyder Cannabis $SPDR.ca Announces Upcoming Opening of Additional Retail Locations and Launch of SPDR Website $META $N $NXTTF $WEED

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:12 AM on Tuesday, June 11th, 2019
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  • Will be opening an additional two retail stores within the next month, for a total of 5 locations, and the upcoming launch of its proprietary SPDR website
  • Commences trading today on the TSX Venture Exchange,
  • Under phase one of the Turn-Key Strategy, Spyder intends to operate a number of retail locations that will, in contrast to a number of its competitors, generate revenue by operating as retailers of a variety of non-cannabis products
  • Under phase two of the Turn-Key Strategy, Spyder will, subject to the receipt of cannabis retail licences from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission, convert these retailers into cannabis stores at the earliest possible opportunity

Vaughan, Ontario–(June 11, 2019) – Spyder Cannabis Inc. (TSXV: SPDR) (“Spyder” or the “Company“), an established Ontario retail operator, is pleased to announce that it will be opening an additional two retail stores within the next month (the “New Retail Locations“), for a total of 5 locations, and the upcoming launch of its proprietary SPDR website (the “SPDR Website“). The Company, which commences trading today on the TSX Venture Exchange, believes that the Retail Locations and the SDPR Website are a valuable part of its North American retail and e-commerce wellness growth strategy.

Retail Locations

The Company will open the New Retail Locations within the next month, which will be located in Niagara Falls at 6474 Lundys Lane (the “Lundys Lane Location“) and in Pickering at 776 Liverpool Road, Unit 4. The New Retail Locations will, initially, focus on the sale of cannabis accessories, hemp seed oil products, and hemp accessories.

The Lundys Lane Location, two other retail locations that Spyder operates in Burlington and Calgary and a location that it intends to open in Guelph, subject to negotiating satisfactory terms with the landlord, will all be converted into cannabis retail stores as part of the Company’s “Cannabis Turn-Key Strategy” (the “Turn-Key Strategy“). Under phase one of the Turn-Key Strategy, Spyder intends to operate a number of retail locations that will, in contrast to a number of its competitors, generate revenue by operating as retailers of a variety of non-cannabis products. Under phase two of the Turn-Key Strategy, Spyder will, subject to the receipt of cannabis retail licences from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission, convert these retailers into cannabis stores at the earliest possible opportunity. The Company believes this strategy will allow it to generate stable revenue streams during the interim period before the stores receive a retail cannabis licence, and will allow the Company to swiftly pivot into the sale of cannabis products once appropriate licences have been received.

SPDR Website

The Company expects to launch the SPDR Website by July 1, 2019. The SPDR Website is currently in an advanced stage of development, and will focus on selling cannabis accessories and a variety of hemp-based products on a retail and wholesale basis within Canada. The Company intends to focus on offering its own SPDRTM branded products, which are made up of a number top-of-the line and unique products, along with leveraging the Company’s deep knowledge of the retail industry to offer a number of other best-in-class products that it has identified over the years.

“Spyder is excited to be able to announce our pending opening of two additional retail locations within Ontario, bringing our total to 5 operating stores and the launch of the SPDR website, which we believe demonstrate our commitment to creating value for our shareholders, a responsibility we take seriously as a newly listed company. We recently promised that we would take tangible steps to benefit our shareholders, and we believe that these latest developments leave us headed in the right direction,” said Dan Pelchovitz, Chief Executive Officer and President of Spyder.

About Spyder

Founded in 2014 Spyder is an established chain of three high-end vape stores in Ontario, with stores located in Woodbridge, Scarborough and Burlington. The Spyder brand is defined by its high-quality proprietary line of e-juice, liquids and exclusive retail deals, dispensed in uniquely designed stores creating the optimal customer experience. Spyder is building off this leading retail, distribution and branding eCig and vapes company and is pursuing expansion into the legal cannabis market. Spyder has developed a scalable retail model with aggressive expansion plan to create a significant retail footprint with targeted and disciplined retail distribution strategy focusing on Canadian locations in high traffic peripheral areas.

Cautionary Statements

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

This news release includes statements containing certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws (“forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “continue”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “potential”, “proposed” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. In particular, this news release contains forward looking statements regarding, without limitation: Spyder’s anticipated roll-out of the New Retail Locations and the SPDR Website in the timelines indicated or at all, the receipt by Spyder of cannabis licences on the timelines indicated or at all, and the products that Spyder plans to offer at the New Retail Locations and the SPDR Website.

Bougainville Ventures Inc. $BOG.ca Enters in to Funding and Asset Purchase Agreement with Island Biopharma Inc. $CROP.ca $VP.ca NF.ca $MCOA

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:18 AM on Tuesday, June 11th, 2019
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  • Signed a letter of intent (LOI) to provide funding and to acquire 100% of the assets and inventory of Island Biopharma Inc.
  • Biopharma has developed a dedicated line of Cannabidiols products which a include proprietary CBD blended tincture product with three specific recipes for anxiety, energy and sleep.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 11, 2019 — BOUGAINVILLE VENTURES INC. (“Bougainville” or the “Company”) (CSE:BOG) is pleased to announce that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to provide funding and to acquire 100% of the assets and inventory of Island Biopharma Inc.(Biopharma). Biopharma has developed a dedicated line of Cannabidiols (“CBD”) products which a include proprietary CBD blended tincture product with three specific recipes for anxiety, energy and sleep.

LOI Terms

Subject to Board approval from the Company and completion of satisfactory due diligence, the parties intend to enter into a definitive agreement on or before June 30, 2019. The Company will acquire 100% of Biopharma assets and current inventory. The consideration is to be payable in such number of common shares in its share capital (“Consideration Shares”) at a per share price equal to the volume weighted average price of such shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange over a 15-day period ending on the day such Consideration Shares are required to be issued (“15 day VWAP”). In addition, Biopharma will contribute operational expertise, exclusive licenses for products marketed in North America supported by an intellectual property licensing agreement, and exclusivity for all current and future technology for oil extraction in North America. The final evaluation will be determined by an independent third party evaluator, which is currently in progress.

Assets include:

  • Proprietary Formulas for Anxiety, Energy and Sleep
  • Lab Reports
  • All Proprietary Information

About Island Biopharma Inc.

Biopharma possesses a CBD blended tincture product with three specific recipes for anxiety, energy and sleep. The philosophy of Biopharma is to create products using the highest quality of bio-active ingredients, and oil extraction methods that preserve the essence of the cannabis plant. Biopharma has studied plant genetics for their therapeutic effects by incorporating modern research techniques and by analyzing the healing and therapeutic benefits of each strain giving the company a huge range of combinations and therapeutic benefits for specific ailments.

According to an estimate from cannabis industry analysts the hemp-CBD market alone could hit $22 billion by 2022. CBD can be used to effectively treat epilepsy, anxiety, insomnia and chronic pain. The Island Biopharma CBD line is designed to harness the healing power of cannabis without the psychotropic effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”).

CEO, Andy Jagpal Comments: 
“This marks an exciting step forward for our brand’s expansion into multiple CBD products. The acquisition of Island Biopharma will contribute greatly to our future product lines. With the development of our CBD infused energy drink already in development this acquisition will complement our goal of producing high quality proven cannabaniod products. This is in-line with the anticipated launch of the Canadian cannabis legislation bringing about the legalization of the edible market slated for the fall of 2019”.  

WORMCASTING TRANSACTION FINANCING UPDATE

Further to the Form 45-102F1 Notice of Intention to Distribute Securities filed May 22, 2019 and associated news release dated May 24, 2019 the Company announces that management has sold a total of 1,000,000 shares of (BOG:CSE) with proceeds of $CAD100,000. These proceeds have been contributed towards the final outstanding payment of $USD120,000 owed to Worm Castings pursuant to Bougainville’s obligation under the Worm Castings Transaction announced in the Company’s news release dated May 23, 2019. Management continues to defer salaries as it has for the past two years to help conserve working capital to enable the company to reach its milestones.

About Bougainville Ventures, Inc.  
Bougainville Ventures Inc. is dedicated to rapid growth in production, processing, retail and branding of cannabis and cannabis related products. Currently the company provides strategic capital to the thriving cannabis cultivation sector through ownership and development of commercial real estate properties. We offer fully built out turnkey facilities equipped with state-of-the-art growing infrastructure to cannabis growers and processors. Also, the Company is focused on building a strong presence in the hemp industry with the objective of extracting cannabinoids (CBD & CBN) in both Canada and the United States. With our flagship Hemp project in Oregon State the Company has proprietary, patent-pending hemp root oil extraction technology and formulas for cannabis topicals and tinctures.

http://bougainvilleinc.com/

On behalf of the Board of Directors 
BOUGAINVILLE VENTURES INC.

Andy Jagpal, CEO and Director

For further information, please contact Andy Jagpal at [email protected] or 1-844-734-8420 

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

No regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained in this news release. Source: GlobeNewswire (June 11, 2019 – 3:00 AM EDT)

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Marijuana Company of America $MCOA Portfolio Company Signs Letter of Intent to Significantly Build Out Cannabis Facility for Distribution, Delivery and Manufacture $AERO $CBDS $CGRW $APH.ca $GBLX $ACG $ACB $WEED.ca $HIP.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:31 AM on Monday, June 10th, 2019

Natural Plant Extract of California’s Subsidiary Joins Forces to Form Magnolia Extracts

  • Announce the signing of a Letter of Intent between Northern Lights Distribution LLC with Alpha Private Equity & Capital LLC to form a joint venture (“JV”) called Magnolia Extracts
  • Pursuant to large-scale expansion operations to begin distribution, delivery and manufacturing of its cannabis products in the city of Lynwood, California.
  • Officially acquired a 20% ownership interest and signed a joint venture agreement with Natural Plant Extract of California (NPE) to establish a premier cannabis delivery company called Viva Buds.

ESCONDIDO, Calif., June 10, 2019 – MARIJUANA COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC., (“MCOA” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: MCOA), an innovative hemp and cannabis corporation, is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) between Northern Lights Distribution LLC (“NLD”) with Alpha Private Equity & Capital LLC (“Alpha”) to form a joint venture (“JV”) called Magnolia Extracts LLC (“Magnolia”) pursuant to large-scale expansion operations to begin distribution, delivery and manufacturing of its cannabis products in the city of Lynwood, California.

Marijuana Company of America announced in April 2019 that the Company had officially acquired a 20% ownership interest and signed a joint venture agreement with Natural Plant Extract of California (NPE) to establish a premier cannabis delivery company called Viva Buds. NLD, a subsidiary of NPE, has entered into this partnership and will cover costs up to $1.5 million in phased expenditures, allocated to significantly build out a new production facility and utilize the 18,000 square foot building space to create greater efficiency and capacity for its operations.

“As our portfolio of legal cannabis and industrial hemp investments and joint ventures represent a significant portion of our growth strategy, we believe this step represents a strong move forward to establishing our foothold in the market,” said Don Steinberg, Chief Executive Officer of Marijuana Company of America. “This allows us to advance into the next phase of our business plan through NPE, gaining access to over 18,000 square feet of building space. We are confident this joint venture will serve very beneficial for us as well as our investment partner, NLD.”

Consummation of the transaction remains contingent upon satisfactory completion of due diligence by both parties and completion of, and agreement on, all final terms and conditions of the engagement. Further details on these terms of this LOI are available in the Company’s filing, which can be accessed at www.sec.gov.

About Natural Plant Extracts of California
NPE is a fully licensed cannabis manufacturing, distribution and non-storefront retail delivery. The Company has secured its licenses with the state of California and city of Lynwood, CA. For more information about the Company, please visit its website at https://nldistribution.com. The owners and founders of NPE are marijuana industry veterans with decades of experience in establishing retail, manufacturing and distribution of cannabis in California, including obtaining the first retail dispensary licenses in Los Angeles, CA.

About Marijuana Company of America, Inc.
MCOA is a corporation that participates in: (1) product research and development of legal hemp-based consumer products under the brand name hempSMART™, which 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 recreational 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 Our hempSMART Products Containing CBD
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not recognized CBD as a safe and effective drug for any indication. Our products containing CBD derived from industrial hemp are not marketed or sold based upon claims that their use is safe and effective treatment for any medical condition as drugs or dietary supplements subject to the FDA’s jurisdiction.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” that 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-K, 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.

Contact:
[email protected]
888-777-4362

Corporate Communications Contact: 
NetworkNewsWire (NNW)
New York, New York
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For more information, please visit the Company’s websites at:
MarijuanaCompanyofAmerica.com
hempSMART.com 

Empower Clinics $CBDT.ca Reports Q1 2019 Results $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $TRST.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:07 PM on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019
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  • 1,198 patient visits generating revenue of $152,846
  • “Our cost cutting and restructuring efforts are now showing in the financial statements and balance sheet, so our shareholders, investors and partners should take comfort knowing the Company is substantially more stable and poised to execute on the main growth initiatives we have identified.”

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

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

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

Q1 2019 Highlights

  • 1,198 patient visits generating revenue of $152,846, compared to 2,242 patient visits generating $302,142 for Q1 2018.

  • Net loss of $398,541, compared to $2,282,676 for Q1 2018, which was primarily driven by significantly reducing operating costs through aggressive headcount cuts and facility changes and lower stock based compensation expense.

  • Cash used in operating activities was $219,212, compared to $202,712 for Q1 2018.

  • Cash at March 31, 2019 of $1,974,483, compared to $157,668 at December 31, 2018, which was primarily driven by equity financings during the three months ended March 31, 2019.

Recent Highlights

  • Strategic redirection: The Company has been re-positioning its overall strategy to become a vertically integrated health and wellness company that connects to its 120,000 patients using a data driven focus to improve patients’ lives with products, technology and health systems.
  • Strengthened Management Team: In January 2019, seasoned entrepreneur and executive officer and former GE Capital Managing Director Steven McAuley was appointed as Empower’s Chairman & CEO. The Empower management team has since been augmented with critical hires made from the ranks of investment banking, accounting, marketing and clinic operations among other disciplines. CFO Mat Lee, appointed on March 19, 2019, is an experienced accounting and finance executive. To further support financial and accounting restructuring, the Company engaged the services of Invictus Accounting Group, a top-tier boutique advisory firm based in Vancouver, BC.

  • Strategic Acquisition: On April 30, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of Sun Valley Certification Clinics Holdings LLC (“Sun Valley”) from Andrea Klein and Dustin Klein and a minority shareholder, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Empower Healthcare Assets Inc., for cash and share consideration having an aggregate value of $3,835,000 (CAD$5,160,376). Sun Valley operates a network of professional medical cannabis and pain management practices, with five clinics in Arizona, one clinic in Las Vegas, a tele-medicine platform serving California, and a fully developed franchise business model for domestic and international markets.

  • Strategic Development: On February 28, 2019 the Company announced that it intends to open a fully functioning hemp-based CBD extraction facility in greater Portland, Oregon in Q2 2019 with the first extraction system expected to have the capacity to produce 6,000 kg of extracted product per year. The new facility has been secured and the Company takes possession June 1, 2019.

2019 Outlook and Catalysts

  • Enhanced Corporate Governance: The Company has prioritized strengthening corporate governance practices under the leadership of its Board of Directors and Chairman Steven McAuley, in order to address certain best practices suggested by North American securities regulators and senior stock exchanges.

  • Improved Capital Markets Profile: Empower is diversifying its business model to become a vertically integrated operator in the global cannabis sector with a focus on patient care, CBD product distribution, research & development and CBD product extraction. The Company believes this will appeal to a broader base of shareholders and investors and provide greater access to capital and improved trading liquidity.

  • Increased Patient Access: With a rapidly expanding company-owned clinic network and significant expansion opportunity through the Sun Valley franchise model, Empower anticipates it will grow its total patient list substantially in the years ahead. This is expected to provide greater opportunity for treatment analysis using artificial intelligence (AI), validating the Company as a leader in understanding the efficacy of cannabis-related therapies.

  • Focus on CBD Product Sales: Empower’s patient base and customers are expected to benefit from access to high margin derivative products, including CBD lotion, tinctures, spectrum oils, capsules, lozenges, patches, e-drinks, topical lotions, gel caps, hemp extract drops and pet elixir hemp extract drops. Patients and customers will be able to access Empower’s customer service, home delivery and e-commerce platform.

  • Market Leading Technology: Empower utilizes a market-leading patient electronic management and POS system that is HIPAA compliant and provides deep insight to patient care. The Company supports remote patients using its tele-medicine portal, enabling patients who do not live near one of its clinic locations, or are disabled or unable to come to a location, to still benefit from a doctor consultation.

Financial Summary

$, except where noted Three months ended March 31,
  2019 2018
Patient visits 1,198 2,242
Clinic Revenues 152,846 302,142
Direct Clinic Expenses (39,413) (105,165)
Loss from operations (279,308) (2,051,463)
Net loss (398,541) (2,282,676)
Net loss per share (0.01) (0.05)

Financial Performance

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Empower

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

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

DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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

SOURCE Empower Clinics Inc.

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

Empower Clinics $CBDT.ca Reports Fiscal 2018 Results – Over $1M in 2018 Revenues $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $TRST.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 12:31 PM on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019
  • 7,607 patient visits generating revenue of $1,091,386
  • Company has been re-positioning its overall strategy to become a vertically integrated health and wellness company that connects to its 120,000 patients using a data driven focus to improve patients’ lives with products, technology and health systems

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

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

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

2018 Highlights

  • 7,607 patient visits generating revenue of $1,091,386 or $0.02 per share, compared to 9,705 patient visits generating $1,507,050 or $0.03 per share for fiscal 2017.

  • Net loss of $3,789,918 or $0.06 per share, compared to $3,109,921 or $0.06 per share for fiscal 2017, which was primarily driven by the Company’s listing fee of $1,308,808 as part of the Company’s listing on to the Canadian Securities Exchange.

  • Cash used in operating activities was $2,835,710 or $0.04 per share, compared to $1,587,760 or $0.03 per share for fiscal 2017.

  • Cash at December 31, 2018 of $157,668, compared to bank indebtedness of $7,148 at December 31, 2017, which was primarily driven by equity and debt financings during the year ended December 31, 2018.

  • On April 23, 2018, the Company completed its previously disclosed reverse takeover transaction (“RTO”) of Adira Energy Ltd. Following the RTO, on April 30, 2018 the Company listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) under ticker symbol “CBDT”, on the OTC, part of the OTC Markets Group, under the ticker “EPWCF” and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker “8EC”.  On closing of the RTO, the Company’s name was changed from Adira Energy Ltd to Empower Clinics Inc.

Recent Highlights Subsequent to Year End

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

  • Strengthened Management Team: In January 2019, seasoned entrepreneur and executive officer and former GE Capital Managing Director Steven McAuley was appointed as Empower’s Chairman & CEO. The Empower management team has since been augmented with critical hires made from the ranks of investment banking, accounting, marketing and clinic operations among other disciplines. CFO Mat Lee, appointed on March 19, 2019, is an experienced accounting and finance executive. To further support financial and accounting restructuring, the Company engaged the services of Invictus Accounting Group, a top-tier boutique advisory firm based in Vancouver, BC.

  • Strategic Acquisition: On April 30, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of Sun Valley Certification Clinics Holdings LLC (“Sun Valley”) from Andrea Klein and Dustin Klein and a minority shareholder, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Empower Healthcare Assets Inc., for cash and share consideration having an aggregate value of $3,835,000 (CAD$5,160,376). Sun Valley operates a network of professional medical cannabis and pain management practices, with five clinics in Arizona, one clinic in Las Vegas, a tele-medicine platform serving California, and a fully developed franchise business model for domestic and international markets.

  • Strategic Development: On February 28, 2019 the Company announced that it intends to open a fully functioning hemp-based CBD extraction facility in greater Portland, Oregon in Q2 2019 with the first extraction system expected to have the capacity to produce 6,000 kg of extracted product per year. The new facility has been secured and the Company takes possession June 1, 2019.

2019 Outlook and Catalysts

  • Enhanced Corporate Governance: The Company has prioritized strengthening corporate governance practices under the leadership of its Board of Directors and Chairman Steven McAuley, in order to address certain best practices suggested by North American securities regulators and senior stock exchanges.

  • Improved Capital Markets Profile: Empower is diversifying its business model to become a vertically integrated operator in the global cannabis sector with a focus on patient care, CBD product distribution, research & development and CBD product extraction. The Company believes this will appeal to a broader base of shareholders and investors and provide greater access to capital and improved trading liquidity.

  • Increased Patient Access: With a rapidly expanding company-owned clinic network and significant expansion opportunity through the Sun Valley franchise model, Empower anticipates it will grow its total patient list substantially in the years ahead. This is expected to provide greater opportunity for treatment analysis using artificial intelligence (AI), validating the Company as a leader in understanding the efficacy of cannabis-related therapies.

  • Focus on CBD Product Sales: Empower’s patient base and customers are expected to benefit from access to high margin derivative products, including CBD lotion, tinctures, spectrum oils, capsules, lozenges, patches, e-drinks, topical lotions, gel caps, hemp extract drops and pet elixir hemp extract drops. Patients and customers will be able to access Empower’s customer service, home delivery and e-commerce platform.

  • Market Leading Technology: Empower utilizes a market-leading patient electronic management and POS system that is HIPAA compliant and provides deep insight to patient care. The Company supports remote patients using its tele-medicine portal, enabling patients who do not live near one of its clinic locations, or are disabled or unable to come to a location, to still benefit from a doctor consultation.

Financial Summary

$, except where noted Three months ended December 31, Year ended December 31,
  2018 2017 2018 2017
Patient visits 1,314 1,893 7,607 9,705
Clinic Revenues 196,909 291,721 1,091,386 1,507,050
Direct Clinic Expenses (115,655) (114,252) (417,047) (638,834)
Loss from operations (592,899) (560,231) (4,309,373) (2,408,638)
Net income (loss) 1,342,930 (814,539) (3,789,918) (3,109,921)
Net income (loss) per share 0.01 (0.02) (0.06) (0.06)

Financial Performance

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Empower

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

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

DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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SOURCE Empower Clinics Inc.

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Canadian pot edibles, topicals market worth $2.7B: Deloitte

Armina Ligaya, The Canadian Press

  • Canadian market for next-generation cannabis products is worth an estimated $2.7 billion annually, with edibles contributing more than half, according to a new report from Deloitte.

TORONTO — The Canadian market for next-generation cannabis products is worth an estimated $2.7 billion annually, with edibles contributing more than half, according to a new report from Deloitte.

This spending once the final edible pot regulations roll out in the coming months is expected to be on top of the roughly $6-billion estimated domestic market for recreational and medical cannabis, the consultancy said Monday.

Consumers are looking to snap up these new pot products in addition to the dried flower, oils, plants and seeds they have been buying from legal retailers since legalization last fall, a recent survey of 2,000 Canadians conducted by Deloitte suggests.

The first wave of legalization last October was quite limited in terms of product range and the type of consumer, said Jennifer Lee, Deloitte Canada’s cannabis national leader.

“When we legalize in October again for edibles, we are in a world where the formats and the assortment is much broader,” she said. “The use cases are much broader.”

Canada is gearing up to legalize cannabis-infused foods, beverages, topicals and other next-generation products in the coming months, once Ottawa rolls out the final regulations.

Pot companies, as well as food and beverage makers, have been preparing to roll out their own pot-infused products which they anticipate will appeal to a broader audience — particularly those who aren’t interested in smoking weed.

The federal government wrapped up its consultation on the draft edible rules in February, and has said the regulations must be brought into force no later than Oct. 17, 2019.

Deloitte estimates that roughly $1.6 billion will be spent on edibles in Canada, followed by cannabis-infused beverages at $529 million and topicals at $174 million. Spending on concentrates is expected to hit $140 million, followed by tinctures at $116 million and capsules at $114 million.

Roughly half of likely edible users surveyed by Deloitte say they plan to consume gummy bears, cookies, brownies or chocolate at least every three months.

The global market for alternative cannabis products is expected to nearly double over the next five years, the consultancy added.

Lee doesn’t expect these new products to eat into revenues from existing categories in Canada, at least in the early days.

“Over time, in the long term, you may,” she said. “But right now, there’s too much demand in the market and there’s not enough product.”

Legal pot retailers, both government and privately owned, have been contending with a shortage of cannabis since legalization last October, but have said the situation has improved in recent months.

For example, the Alberta government lifted its moratorium on new cannabis retail licences, citing an increase in the pot supply.

Deloitte’s market estimates for cannabis 2.0 products reflect overall Canadian consumer demand, but realizing the market’s full potential too may take some time. Many of the new pot products may not be available, or available in sufficient quality, come October, Deloitte said.

Companies should take a three- to five-year view on the market, said Lee.

“The regulations will need time to settle, even after legalization in October,” she said.

While this presents a growth opportunity for companies readying themselves for the next wave of the green rush, it may come at the expense of sales in more established industries.

“Our research is showing that the occasions that consumers use the product, i.e. mostly edibles, overlap a lot with alcohol … On a limited wallet, there are going to be tradeoffs,” Lee said.

As well, consumers view topical cannabis products such as lotions used for ailments such as pain as a potential replacement for other medicinal products, Deloitte’s survey showed.

“This could be cause for concern for the traditional pharmaceutical sector, as 45 per cent of current consumers and 48 per cent of likely consumers say they see cannabis topicals as an alternative to prescription medications, not a complement,” Deloitte said in the report.

Deloitte surveyed 2,000 adult Canadians online between Feb. 26 and March 11.

According to the polling industry’s generally accepted standards, online surveys cannot be assigned a margin of error because they do not randomly sample the population.

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