INVICTUS AND CANNAMERICA COMBINE TO ENTER HEMP AND CBD MARKET IN THE US
07 Enero 2019 - 8:44AM
InvestorsHub NewsWire
Vancouver, BC -- January 07, 2019 --
InvestorsHub NewsWire -- INVICTUS MD STRATEGIES CORP. ("Invictus"
or the "Company") (TSXV: GENE; OTCQX: IVITF; FRA:
8IS1) is pleased to announce that it has entered
into a binding letter of intent ("LOI") to create a joint venture
with Cannamerica Brands Corp. ("CannAmerica") (CSE: CANA) (OTCQB:
CNNXF) and CBDistribution Company Ltd. (“CBDC”) with the intention
of acquiring hemp biomass for extraction into CBD isolate using
purpose-built facilities for large scale CBD
extraction.
In December 2018, President
Trump signed the $867 billion Farm Bill which recharacterized hemp
from a schedule 1 drug with high potential for abuse to the
lowest-level listed drug (schedule 5) which includes small doses of
medicines such as codeine. This allows for mass hemp production in
the United States that is federally legal and the ability to move
hemp across state lines. Hemp is defined in the United States as
cannabis with less than 0.3% THC. CBD, a non-psychoactive
cannabinoid found in cannabis, has had a surge in popularity over
the past couple of years based on its a huge range of potential
health benefits and uses.
Subject to Board approval
and completion of satisfactory due diligence, Invictus intends to
enter into a definitive joint venture agreement on or before
January 31, 2019. Each of the parties will receive a one-third
share of the joint venture in exchange for their respective
contribution:
- Invictus will contribute a
line of credit (“LOC”) in the amount of $5 million CAD which will
be used to acquire extraction equipment, build out infrastructure
and fund working capital. The LOC will be secured by a general
security agreement over the joint venture and will bear interest at
a rate of 5% per annum;
- CannAmerica is a pioneer in
the science of cannabis extraction and post processing, precision
dosing of product, and formulation of concentrates and oil-based
vaporization products. The Company had sold more than 14 million
cannabis infused gummies in the states of Colorado and Nevada, and
will contribute operational expertise, will source the property,
extraction equipment, staffing and manage operations;
and,
- CBDC will contribute the
sourcing of Hemp Biomass procurement, branding, marketing and the
commercialization of the finished product, including but not
limited to CBD Isolate.
“We are thrilled to partner
with CannAmerica and CBDC to extract and supply CBD to the US
market. This partnership represents a great opportunity to continue
expanding our footprint beyond Canada and capitalize on the United
States’ federal legal framework that is now in place to produce and
sell CBD,” said George E. Kveton, CEO of
Invictus.
“This is a significant
partnership for CannAmerica with world class partners. This joint
venture accelerates the Company’s long planned growth into the
Hemp-based CBD market following the passing of the Farm Bill, with
extraordinary opportunities for expansion into new markets” said
Dan Anglin, CEO and Co-Founder of
CannAmerica.
For more information, please visit
www.invictus-md.com.
On Behalf of the
Board,
George E.
Kveton
Chief Executive Officer and
Director
Jessica
Martin
Vice President, Public Relations and
Regulatory Affairs
(833)
879-4363
About
Invictus
Invictus is a global cannabis
company offering a selection of products under a wide range of
brands. Our integrated sales approach is defined by five pillars of
distribution including medical, adult-use, international, Licensed
Producer to Licensed Producer and retail
stores.
Invictus has partnered with business
leaders to convey our corporate vision, including KISS music legend
and business mogul Gene Simmons as our Chief Evangelist Officer. To
meet growing demand, Invictus is expanding its cultivation
footprint, with three cannabis production facilities licensed under
the Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations in Canada. To accommodate
international sales, Invictus’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Acreage
Pharms Ltd. (“Acreage Pharms”), has designed and is currently
building its Phase 3 purpose-built cultivation facility to be
European Union Good Manufacturing Practices (“EU-GMP”) compliant.
The Company is targeting up to 50 percent of production to medical
cannabis. To ensure consistency in quality and supply, Invictus
maintains all aspects of the growing process through its
subsidiary, Future Harvest Development Ltd. (“Future Harvest”), a
high-quality fertilizer and nutrients manufacturer. Invictus drives
sustainable long-term shareholder value through a diversified
product portfolio with over 70 Health Canada approved strains and a
multifaceted distribution strategy including medical, adult-use,
international, Licensed Producer to Licensed Producer and retail
stores. For more information visit www.invictus-md.com.
About CannAmerica Brands
Corp.
CannAmerica Brands is a U.S. marine
veteran founded and operated portfolio of cannabis brands with
licensing agreements in the states of Colorado, Nevada and
Maryland. The Company aims to maximize the value of its brands by
employing strong brand management teams, marketing and licensing
the brands through various distribution channels, including
dispensaries, wholesalers and distributors, in the United States
and internationally. The Company’s core strategy is to enhance and
monetize the global reach of its existing brands, and to pursue
additional strategic acquisitions to grow the scope and diversity
of its brand portfolio. For more information, please visit
www.cannamericabrands.com.
Cautionary Note
Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This release includes certain
statements and information that may constitute forward-looking
information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities
laws or forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United
States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All
statements in this news release, other than statements of
historical facts, including statements regarding future estimates,
plans, objectives, timing, assumptions or expectations of future
performance, including the Company’s plan to enter into a
definitive joint venture agreement and the joint venture’s ability
to extract CBD isolate from hemp biomass are forward-looking
statements and contain forward-looking information. Generally,
forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the
use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends" or
"anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or
statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could",
"should", "would" or "occur". Forward-looking statements are based
on certain material assumptions and analysis made by the Company
and the opinions and estimates of management as of the date of this
press release, including that the Company’s joint venture will be
successful in extracting CBD isolate from hemp biomass and that the
Company will be successful in entering into a definitive joint
venture agreement. These forward-looking statements are subject to
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may
cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or
achievements of the Company to be materially different from those
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or
forward-looking information. Important factors that may cause
actual results to vary, include, without limitation, the joint
venture will not be successful in extracting CBD isolate from hemp
biomass and/or the Company will not be successful in reaching a
definitive joint venture agreement. Although management of the
Company has attempted to identify important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in
forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there
may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated,
estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such
statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future
events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers
are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be
appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to
update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information
or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein,
except in accordance with applicable securities
laws.
Neither
the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this release.
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