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William SumnerJuly 25, 2019
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It’s time for your Daily Hit of cannabis financial news for July 25, 2019.

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Leafwire

Leafwire, the largest cannabis business network worldwide, announced today the closing of a Seed Round for $1 Million. Since its launch, Leafwire has grown rapidly, often with over 1,000 members visiting the platform daily. Leafwire currently boasts more than 16,000 members currently and is projected to surpass 25,000 members by the end of the year.

Executive Spotlight: Jessica Velazquez, Managing Partner of Indiva Advisors LLP

Jessica Velazquez is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in Illinois & Nevada and Partner of Indiva Advisors LLP, a full-service accounting firm for cannabis and hemp businesses.

Heavenly Rx

The hemp-CBD company Heavenly Rx Ltd. announced today that it has closed its acquisition of Tru Brands Inc. Tru Brands is a health and wellness company focused on developing a suite of all-natural food products. Under the agreement, Heavenly Rx will acquire a 51% stake in Tru Brands for $3.5 million in cash and $2.57 million in company stock. Through a series of working capital injections, the company will eventually increase its stake in Tru Brands to 62%.

Auxly Cannabis

The tobacco industry is betting big on cannabis. Today, Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. (TSX.V: XLY) (OTCQX: CBWTF) announced that the international tobacco company Imperial Brands PLC will make a $123 investment in the company through a convertible debenture.

In Other News
Namaste Technologies

Namaste Technologies Inc. (TSXV: N) (FRANKFURT: M5BQ) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF) announced that it has settled a series of class action lawsuits filed against the company in both the United States and Canada. The suits were filed in response to a report published by Citron Research alleging securities violations.  Without admitting guilt or liability, Namaste will pay $2.15 million to settle claims in Canada and $2.75 million to settle claims in $2.75. Much of the payout will be funded through the company’s insurance, Namaste itself will only contribute $500,000. In a statement, interim CEO Meni Morim said that the settlement was a “win-win for Namaste Shareholders and business partners alike.”

Cannara Biotech

Cannara Biotech Inc. (CSE: LOVE) (FRA: 8CB) (OTCQB: LOVFF) announced the release of its financial results for the third quarter, ending on May 31, 2019. Lease revenue was $506,785 and lease operating costs were $221,157. The company’s operating expenses for the quarter was $150,429, amortization expenses were $150,429, and the net loss was $2.8 million. As of May 31, 2019, Cannara had a net working capital amount of $28.43 million, which should be sufficient to fund its planned construction and operating expenses for at least the next year. “Given the size of our facility and the self-evident need for greater supply in the marketplace, we are as committed and confident as ever in our mission to be an integral cannabis producer in the Canadian landscape, combining scale with premium quality,” said said Zohar Krivorot, President and CEO of Cannara.

SOL Global Investments Corp.

SOL Global Investments Corp. (CSE:SOL (OTCPK:SOLCF) ) (Frankfurt:9SB) announced a $2 million capital infusion its portfolio company CannCure Investments Inc. The capital infusion is aimed at accelerating expansion initiatives of companies owned, or soon to be owned, by CannaCure; including Northern Emerald and One Plant Dispensaries.


Debra BorchardtFebruary 25, 2019
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SOL Global Investments Corp. (CSE: SOL) (OTCQB: SOLCF)  is forming a new international hemp-focused subsidiary, Heavenly Rx Ltd. Its initial focus will be on hemp cultivation, processing and the manufacturing of a diverse range of traditional CBD products including oils, tinctures, balms, and vape-ready products. The company said it plans on holding a controlling ownership interest in various industry-leading assets in the hemp/CBD and THC-free cannabinoid wellness space.

One of the first strategic assets will be its investment in Knoxville, Tennessee-based Blühen Botanicals LLC. Heavenly Rx is investing $30.6 million in Blühen, which will allow Blühen to expand its research and engineering teams as well as focus on the development and expansion of its retail operations. According to the statement, Blühen is an industry leading and technologically advanced hemp biomass processing and extraction company that will be GMP and EUGMP certified with farming and distribution partners across the southeastern United States.

Blühen also produces its own proprietary blend of wellness boutique products such as full spectrum hemp extract tinctures, capsules, creams, 100% THC-free hemp isolate, pet treats, pet care products, and oils. Blühen employs expert entomologists, plant pathologists, agronomists, chemists, and engineers on the 30-person team. Blühen intends to open its flagship retail location in Knoxville, Tennessee in May 2019 and plans to open a second retail location in Fort Lauderdale, Florida later this year.

“Heavenly Rx directly supports SOL Global’s continued hemp and CBD strategy in the U.S. and international markets and will serve as a critical launch pad for our hemp-related investment initiatives as hemp and related cannabinoid regulations continue to become more liberalized around the world,” said Brady Cobb, CEO of SOL Global. “SOL Global’s executive team has been at the very forefront of regulatory reform both in the United States and internationally, and we couldn’t be more excited to continue to build upon and execute our already robust long-term strategy for the global hemp/CBD industry.”

Additionally, Heavenly Rx intends to include several proprietary brands across numerous consumer product group verticals such as cosmetics and beauty products, bath and body products, infused foods (subject to governmental approvals and/or compliance) and a number of pet-related products.

“We are launching Heavenly Rx with the aim of acquiring a portfolio of battle-tested and proven hemp/CBD companies while also acquiring certain unique brands for which we believe CBD and hemp-infused products could drastically change their growth,” added SOL’s chief investment officer Andy DeFrancesco. “We are more bullish than ever about the future of the hemp and CBD industries globally, and Heavenly Rx will without a doubt be the vertically integrated leader in the space.”

Terms 

The binding terms of the LOI are as follows:

  • Heavenly Rx will acquire 50.1% of the membership interests of Blühen.
  • The Board of Directors of Blühen will consist of seven (7) individuals, three (3) of which will be nominated by Heavenly Rx, three (3) of which will be nominated by Blühen, and one (1) of which shall be an independent director to be mutually agreed upon.
  • Joe Fox, co-founder, and CEO of Blühen Botanicals, will become a member of the executive team of Heavenly Rx.

“Heavenly Rx’s investment enables us to exponentially scale our existing high-throughput capabilities while maintaining our commitment to providing the highest quality, pharmaceutical grade products on the market,” added Fox. “We have the largest network of expert farmers in the state of Tennessee who are growing hemp organically, and now, we’re empowered to scale our existing facilities faster, expand our farming network wider, and implement the highest international regulatory standards across the board.”


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