William Sumner
It’s time for your Daily Hit of cannabis financial news for July 25, 2019.
On the Site
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.
