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TuesdaySep 01, 2020 1:07 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – InvestorBrandNetwork and CannabisNewsWire Re-Engaged by USA CBD Expo for Upcoming 2020 and 2021 Events

CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”), one of multiple cannabis-focused information services part of the InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”), today announced that it has been re-engaged by the USA CBD Expo, hosts of the nation’s largest CBD conference network, to serve as the official newswire and provide coverage for the upcoming slate of events to take place in 2020 and 2021. Having successfully collaborated for its premier Las Vegas event held in February 2020, USA CBD Expo has re-engaged CNW for its future line-up, including the upcoming Chicago conference in December 2020, the Atlanta conference in February 2021 as well as the South American conference –…

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TuesdaySep 01, 2020 12:11 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER) Announces Increased Brand Presence Across the Midwest

The Alkaline Water Company (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER), a producer of premium bottled alkaline and flavored-infused drinking waters and CBD-infused products, today announced that its flagship brand, Alkaline88(R), will be available in 1-gallon and 1-liter sizes at all 123 Fareway store locations across Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota. “We are excited to announce that our flagship brand, Alkaline88, will be available in all Fareway locations across six states in the Midwest,” said Ricky Wright, president and CEO of The Alkaline Water Company, in the press release. “Our brand presence in the Midwest is growing stronger by the…

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TuesdaySep 01, 2020 11:21 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Cannabis Global Inc. (CBGL) Acquires Stake in Licensed California Cannabis Manufacturing, Distributing Operation

Cannabis Global (OTC: CBGL), a cannabinoid and hemp-extract, science-forward company developing infusion and delivery technologies, has acquired a stake in Natural Plant Extract of California Inc. (“NPE”). The strategic move places CBGL in a prime position in the multibillion-dollar California cannabis space. The agreement, which closed Aug. 31, 2020, outlined Cannabis Global’s acquisition of 18.8% of NPE’s outstanding capital stock for $2 million. NPE operates a licensed cannabis manufacturing and distribution business operation out of Lynwood, California, and owns a Type 7 California Manufacturing License as well as a California Distribution license. "This is a significant agreement for Cannabis Global,…

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TuesdaySep 01, 2020 10:52 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) Announces ‘Extraordinary Resolution,’ Amendments to Debenture Terms

The Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF), a Canadian cannabis company committed to identifying new opportunities to grow and strengthen its impressive portfolio, has obtained approval from debentureholders to partially convert and amend debentures. The company announced that holders of its outstanding 6% senior unsecured convertible debentures have approved an “extraordinary resolution” outlining amendments to the terms of the debentures, which were issued in October 2018. In part, those amendments include a reduction of the total principal amount of debentures outstanding from $100 million to $36.5 million; an extension of the maturity date of the debentures from October 19, 2021, to the date that…

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TuesdaySep 01, 2020 9:55 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) Conducting Non-Brokered Private Placement

Pac Roots Cannabis (CSE: PACR), a Canadian cannabis company dedicated to producing premium-quality strains and products by leveraging a genetics-focused approach, has announced a private placement of units, the proceeds of which are intended to be used for upcoming projects and general working capital. According to the announcement, released by Pac Roots CEO Patrick Elliott, the placement of units will be at a price of C$0.25 per unit for gross proceeds totaling up to $2 million, subject to an overallotment option. The offering is up to 8 million units, with each unit consisting of one share and one warrant exercisable…

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FridayAug 28, 2020 10:17 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Issues Update, Confirms Expansion of Product Innovation Pipeline

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a leading producer of premium, certified-organic cannabis, today provided an update on the progress of its corporate initiatives. Among other highlights, the update covered the company’s successful May launch, in Quebec, of its mainstream brand, Highly Dutch. Given strong sales, TGOD intends to expand to the balance of Canada in late September once it has built sufficient inventory to provide consistent supply to the market. In addition, the update discussed TGOD’s introduction of multiple 2.0 products during the second quarter, including RIPPLE dissolvables, teas and vapes. Based on the popularity of…

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MondayAug 24, 2020 12:31 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (CSE: PLTH) (OTCQB: PLNHF) Announces $15M Bought Deal Offering

Planet 13 Holdings (CSE: PLTH) (OTCQB: PLNHF), a vertically integrated cannabis company based in Nevada, recently announced its entry into an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters, co-led by Beacon Securities Limited and Canaccord Genuity Corp., pursuant to which the underwriters have agreed to purchase, on a bought deal basis, 4,060,000 units in the capital of the company, each at a price of $3.70. According to the update, Planet 13 will secure aggregate gross proceeds of $15,022,000 in the offering (all figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated), of which it intends to use the net proceeds for working…

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FridayAug 21, 2020 9:59 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Announces Q2 2020 Financial Results

Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF), a cannabis branded products company in the U.S., on Thursday released its unaudited financial and operational results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, expressed in U.S. dollars.  “The first half of 2020 has been about creating a sustainable economic foundation for the business and continuing to lay the groundwork for current and future growth. We are very happy with the progress we have made on both of these fronts,” said Jake Heimark, Plus Products co-founder and CEO, in the press release. “Compared to the second half of 2019, in the…

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ThursdayAug 20, 2020 1:16 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) Secures C$37.8M in Private Placement

MediPharm Labs (TSX: LABS), a global leader in specialized, research-driven pharmaceutical-quality cannabis extraction, distillation and derivative products, has closed a private placement with an institutional investor for aggregate gross proceeds of C$37,822,500. According to the update, MediPharm Labs intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including building on the launch of its cannabis 2.0 offerings with new product formats and expanding its product and active pharmaceutical ingredient exports. In addition, the proceeds will strengthen the company’s balance sheet in successful navigation through the economic recession created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Roth Capital Partners acted as sole placement agent…

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WednesdayAug 19, 2020 11:01 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Hemptown President Shares Sales Numbers, Company Highlights in Investor Update

Hemptown, a diversified, industry-leading cannabinoid company, and its management is focused on ensuring that the company completes a liquidity event in the foreseeable future and plans on providing specific details surrounding its liquidity strategy to investors in the coming weeks. That information, along with sales numbers, timely information about the company’s plans to farm exclusively on its Oregon property, and marketing and processing updates were provided in an investor letter from Hemptown USA co-founder, president and director Michael Townsend. “With the leadership of our new CEO Eric ‘Grip’ Gripentrog, we have embarked on a new brand roll up strategy with…

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