CannabisNewsBreaks

FridayApr 03, 2020 11:54 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) Announces Partial Debenture Repurchase

VIVO Cannabis (TSX: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) today announced that it has re-purchased for cancellation certain of its outstanding 6% unsecured convertible debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $10 million, for a purchase price of $9.3 million (plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon), representing a 7% discount to the face value, pursuant to an agreement with the holder thereof. The company, as a result of the repurchase, now has Debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $24.5 million due February 28, 2021. “As evidenced by our recent financial results, VIVO continues to enjoy a strong cash position,” VIVO's Chief Executive…

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FridayApr 03, 2020 10:33 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) CEO Provides Update on Company Activity During Coronavirus Pandemic Atmosphere on MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon

ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX) was featured on this week’s episode of MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon. The internationally syndicated program, viewed in over 200 million households and more than 75 countries, covers money-focused topics and features in-depth interviews with CEOs and executives that offer insights into various companies and their operations and future outlooks. Among other highlights, this week’s program featured CIIX CEO Warren Wang as he provided an update in regard to company activity during the coronavirus pandemic atmosphere. Discussing the company’s new YouTube program, launched in February, Wang provides an overview of the show with content on his use of…

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ThursdayApr 02, 2020 11:47 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. (TSX: DN) (OTCQX: VRNDF) Implements Numerous Health and Safety Precautions, Maintains Continuous Operations Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Delta 9 Cannabis (TSX: DN) (OTCQX: VRNDF) on Monday announced its implementation of numerous health and safety precautions to protect customers and staff while maintaining operations amid the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the update, the company has been able to maintain continuous operations of its retail stores, wholesale and business to business (“B2B”) units and has no current plans to shut down its businesses. Delta 9 management continues to focus on maintaining continuity of business while implementing certain policies and procedures, created based on the advice of federal and provincial health officials, to protect the health and safety of its…

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ThursdayApr 02, 2020 9:22 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Completes First Cannabis Shipment to Israel; Provides Corporate Update Regarding COVID-19

Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) this morning announced the successful completion of its first international cannabis shipment from Canada into Israel. Supreme Cannabis partnered with Israel's largest producer of medical cannabis and cannabis products, Breath of Life International Ltd. ("BOL Pharma"), to offer Truverra-branded premium medical cannabis to patients in Israel. Additionally, the company provided a corporate update regarding COVID-19, in which it detailed its efforts to mitigate risk and manage disruption to its operations. Per the update, minor external business disruptions including supplier and third-party testing delays have extended the launch dates for 7ACRES' whole…

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TuesdayMar 31, 2020 11:40 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Reports Q4, Full Year 2019 Financial Results

SinglePoint (OTCQB: SING) today reported audited financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019. Among other highlights, the company reported total sales of $3,343,833 for the year ended December 31, 2019, representing an increase of 189% year-over-year when compared to total sales of $1,154,671 in 2018. Per the news release, the company attributes the substantial increase to the acquisition of Direct Solar in May 2019. Looking forward, SinglePoint intends to continue to find accretive ways to work with investing partners to improve the company’s balance sheet by strategically removing outstanding notes. “The positive operational results in…

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TuesdayMar 31, 2020 11:25 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Provides Update on COVID-19 Impact

Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI), a leading multi-channel lifestyle company operating in three distinct business segments including a commercial coffee enterprise, commercial hemp enterprise and multi-channel lifestyle company, today provided an update on the impact of the COVID-19 virus on its operations. According to the update, all of Youngevity’s three reporting segments have been able to continue operations, as each falls into the category of an essential business.  Although Youngevity continues to generate revenue in all segments, it has experienced difficulty in meeting its filing deadline for its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, due…

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TuesdayMar 31, 2020 10:13 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Champignon Brands Inc. (CSE: SHRM) (OTC: SHRMF) (FWB: 496) Expands Special Advisory Committee with Appointment of University of Toronto Clinical Advisor, Pharmacognosist

Champignon Brands (CSE: SHRM) (OTC: SHRMF) (FWB: 496), a human optimization sciences company focused on applying novel and natural treatment protocols to address a broad range of disorders and deficiencies with an emphasis on psychedelic medicine, today announced continued augmentation of its Special Advisory Committee with the addition of key individuals experienced in highly regulated industries primed for rapid growth. To this accord, the Company announced the appointment of Jay Kheita, ACPR, to its Special Advisory Committee, where he will help lead the integration of Champignon’s novel and natural treatment protocols into its existing consumer packaged goods (“CPGs”) portfolio. Khetia…

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TuesdayMar 31, 2020 9:37 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) Announces Q4 and Full Year 2019 Results

VIVO Cannabis (TSX: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) on Monday released its year end and fourth quarter 2019 financial and operating results. Among the highlights, the Company reported a 139% year-over-year increase in revenue, with 7% increase in SG&A expenses, successful launch of initial Cannabis 2.0 products, as well as accelerated growth into Q1 2020. "During the fourth quarter of 2019, VIVO continued to execute on our strategy, recording revenue growth, sustaining top-tier prices for our premium products, and executing a successful launch of Cannabis 2.0 products," VIVO CEO Barry Fishman stated in the news release. "We have maintained a disciplined and…

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MondayMar 30, 2020 11:03 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Champignon Brands Inc. (CSE: SHRM) (OTC: SHRMF) (FWB: 496) Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Tassili Life Sciences Corp.

Champignon Brands (CSE: SHRM) (OTC: SHRMF) (FWB: 496), a health and wellness company specializing in the formulation of medicinal mushrooms health products and novel delivery platforms for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, today announced its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Tassili Life Sciences Corp. Per the update, the move will expand the Company’s preclinical trial pipeline, as well as its aggregation of broad intellectual property (IP) related to the development of novel psychedelics therapeutics and their delivery systems, targeting multiple pathological psychological diseases. Tassili has partnered with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and physicians at the University of…

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MondayMar 30, 2020 10:06 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Announces Receipt of Health Canada License Amendment for Ancaster Processing Facility

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a leading producer of premium, certified-organic cannabis, today announced its receipt of Health Canada's approval for the licensing of the final component of its Ancaster site, the processing facility. According to the update, the license amendment includes approval of a state-of-the-art production facility designed to support processing activity that includes dedicated spaces for packaging of flower, oils, pre-rolls, and several Cannabis 2.0 products. "Receiving this license amendment was a key element of our 2020 operating plan.  We made significant investments in this state-of-the-art facility, and now that it is fully licensed,…

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