Final terms will be set out in a definitive agreement to be entered into by the parties.
TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revive Therapeutics Ltd. (“Revive”) (CSE: RVV) (OTCQB: RVVTF), a specialty cannabis company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of novel cannabinoid-based products, is pleased to announce that on October 15, 2019 it has signed a non-binding letter of intent (the “LOI”) to merge with Herman Holdings Limited (“Herman Holdings”). The proposed merger is intended to create a brand focused vertically-integrated cannabis company that provides premium products for Canadian recreational and medical cannabis consumers. Final terms will be set out in a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) to be entered into by the parties.
“The merger of our business with Herman Holdings gives us an opportunity to execute on our strategy more efficiently and strategically positions us as a unique vertically-integrated cannabis company within Canada that will be able to provide solutions on a global-scale in the long-term,” said Craig Leon, Chief Executive Officer of Revive.
Herman Holdings has made deliberate investments in synergistic assets throughout the supply chain. The tone was set with the first investment in Richmond Cannabis Co., a licensed producer under the Cannabis Act in Napanee, Ontario. Herman Holdings has also signed a letter of intent with a processing facility that uses heat pressing to extract rosin from cannabis, in a natural solvent-free manner. The supply chain was completed with the Revive and Herman Holdings joint-ventured product manufacturing facility in Mississauga, Ontario. These assets will power Herman Holdings’ fully developed brands that are targeted towards consumers who care about the quality of the product they are consuming.
“Our ability to deliver on brands is a direct reflection of our strategic investments. As we begin to launch our niche portfolio of brands, we are thrilled to partner with Revive whose cannabis-based intellectual property portfolio and expertise will help implement our unique strategy. We intend to grow shareholder value by providing differentiated consumer products and using high quality inputs from soil to oil,” said Joshua Herman, Chief Executive Officer of Herman Holdings.
For purposes of the Transaction, the deemed value of the issued and outstanding shares of Revive (on a fully diluted basis) at the time of closing of the Transaction, shall be approximately $6,750,000, and the deemed value of the issued and outstanding shares of Herman Holdings (on a fully diluted basis) at the time of closing of the Transaction, shall be approximately $18,300,000, plus the gross proceeds of the Herman Holdings proposed minimum financing of a private placement for gross proceeds of $2,500,000.
Under the terms of the LOI, on completion of the Agreement, it is anticipated that Revive will (i) consolidate the Revive common shares on the basis of one common share for every 2.5 common shares held, (ii) the shareholders of Herman Holdings (the “Herman Holdings Shareholders”) will receive two common shares (the “Exchange Ratio”) of Revive (a “Revive Share”) for each common share of Herman Holdings (a “Herman Holdings Share”) held, including Herman Holdings shares from Herman Holdings’ proposed minimum financing of a private placement for gross proceeds of $2,500,000, and (iii) issue replacement convertible securities of the Resulting Issuer to the holders of convertible securities of Herman Holdings on the basis of the ratio set out in (ii). Consummation of the transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including entering into a mutually agreed definitive arrangement agreement, completion of due diligence, minimum financing of a private placement for gross proceeds of $2,500,000, Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) approval, Revive shareholder and board approval, other third party and regulatory consents and approvals, and the satisfaction of other closing conditions. There is no assurance that the transaction will be consummated on the terms outlined above or at all.
ABOUT HERMAN HOLDINGS LIMITED
Herman Holdings has invested in assets throughout the supply chain to bring a portfolio of brands to market. We make sure that all of our brands and assets speak to natural premium processes, so our consumers can be confident that our products are clean from soil to oil to ensure a more enjoyable experience. For more information, visit www.HermanHoldings.ca.
ABOUT REVIVE THERAPEUTICS LTD.
Revive Therapeutics Ltd. (CSE: RVV) (OTCQB: RVVTF) is a specialty cannabis company focused on the research, development and commercialization of novel cannabinoid-based products. The Company’s novel cannabinoid delivery technology is being advanced to fill the medical needs for diseases and disorders such as pain, inflammation, and wound care. Revive’s cannabinoid pharmaceutical portfolio focuses on rare inflammatory and liver diseases. For more information, visit www.ReviveThera.com.
For more information please contact:
Craig Leon – Chief Executive Officer
Revive Therapeutics Ltd.
Tel: (905) 605-5535
Email: craig@revivethera.com
Website: www.revivethera.com
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