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MondayApr 15, 2019 9:26 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) Modifies Aphria Acquisition Offer, Enters Share Repurchase Agreement

Lifestyle-oriented cannabis company Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) this morning announced that it has reached an agreement with Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA) (NYSE: APHA) to shorten the expiry time for acceptance of its formal offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Aphria from 5:00 p.m. ET on May 9, 2019, to 5:00 p.m. ET on April 25, 2019. Green Growth Brands also announced its entry into an agreement to repurchase 27,300,000 of its common shares, held by GA Opportunities Corp., for aggregate consideration of C$89 million. “We are pleased to be buying…

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MondayApr 15, 2019 8:59 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Retains Oak Hill Financial Inc. for IR Services

Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) this morning announced that it has retained Oak Hill Financial Inc. to provide investor relations services to the company in compliance with regulatory guidelines. Per the update, Oak Hill is a Toronto-based firm that develops strategic platforms for its clients that are utilized to gain exposure and recognition in the capital markets. Oak Hill is expected to work closely with Lexaria to “develop and deploy a comprehensive capital markets strategy and campaign. Activities will include providing an investor relations program catering to retail investors, marketing services…

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FridayApr 12, 2019 3:08 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Creating Farm-to-Consumer Vertical Collaboration Among Subsidiaries

Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB: MCOA), an innovative hemp and cannabis corporation, is advancing in its effort to develop farm-to-consumer vertical collaboration between its subsidiaries in the cannabis space. A recent article discussing the company reads, “This month, the company added a push into the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) product space by announcing an LOI with Natural Plant Extract of California (‘NPE’) and its subsidiary, Northern Lights Distribution LLC, to establish a joint venture that would operate a California cannabis delivery service named Viva Buds. . . . ‘This partnership will enable MCOA to establish itself as a major player in the…

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FridayApr 12, 2019 2:50 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Why VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Is ‘One to Watch’

VPR Brands LP (OTC: VPRB) is a Florida-based technology holding company that holds assets including patented atomization-related products and technology. A recent article discussing the company reads, “VPR Brands’ current lineup of products includes accessories and vaporizers for cannabidiol (CBD), cannabis concentrates and extracts. The company is also engaged in product development within the vaping market and partners with top international brands to elevate its products within the vaping industry. . . . VPR Brands employs a growth strategy centered on high-performance, high-quality products that build exponential brand equity, awareness and loyalty.” To view the full article, visit http://nnw.fm/ZDCu0 About…

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FridayApr 12, 2019 2:09 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Sharing Services Global Corporation (SHRG) Updates Ticker, Name to Reflect Global Expansion Plans

Following its corporate name change to Sharing Services Global Corporation (OTCQB: SHRG), the diversified holding company recently changed its ticker symbol on the OTCQB Venture Market from SHRV to SHRG. A recent article discussing the company reads, “In a news release, CEO John ‘JT’ Thatch said, ‘We are pleased to have our trading symbol changed to better reflect our name change, which more closely aligns with our mission to expand globally. Since our launch into the marketplace almost a year ago, product sales for our incredible health and wellness division of Elevacity Global have dramatically increased and continue to grow.’…

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FridayApr 12, 2019 1:32 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Sproutly Canada Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) Subsidiary Reaches Key Milestone by Attaining Processing License from Health Canada

Sproutly Canada (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G), a Canadian-licensed producer (“LP”), recently reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Toronto Herbal Remedies, was awarded a processing license by Health Canada, which will advance its beverage-production strategy. An article discussing the company reads, “Sproutly announced on April 1 that its wholly owned subsidiary, Toronto Herbal Remedies Inc. (“THR”), was granted a processing license from Health Canada that allows THR to produce cannabis oil and related products (http://nnw.fm/gLUp0). Toronto Herbal Remedies was already a licensed producer under the country’s Cannabis Act, and the new license sets the stage for Sproutly’s plans to…

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FridayApr 12, 2019 1:01 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Trxade Group Inc. (TRXD) Launches MSO Pharmacy Network; Commences Same-day Prescription Deliveries via DelivMed App

Trxade Group (OTCQB: TRXD), an integrated pharmaceutical services company, today announced the launch of its MSO Pharmacy Network on Proactive Investors, a multi-media news organization, investor portal and events management business. During the interview with Proactive Investors’ Christine Corrado, Trxade Group CEO Suren Ajjarapu discussed the MSO Pharmacy Network, which enables pharmacies to process and deliver orders to patients. The company’s DelivMed app employs its Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) software to identify the best means to deliver same-day medicine to consumers throughout the United States. “By the acquisition of an independent pharmacy, we launched this app last quarter and we are…

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FridayApr 12, 2019 12:57 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Youngevity International Inc.’s (NASDAQ: YGYI) Subsidiary Expands through Acquisition of Land

Khrysos Industries, a subsidiary of leading omni-direct lifestyle company Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI), recently acquired 45 acres of land for research and development. A recent article discussing the company reads, “The company, which has been named among the ‘Top 100 Global Direct Selling Companies,’ holds a diversified portfolio of goods and services in a variety of markets. Specifically, Youngevity offers products in the top eight most profitable retail categories of health and nutrition, home and family, food and beverage (including coffee), spa and beauty, fashion, essential oils, photo and innovative services. Additionally, the company is seeking inroads to the newly…

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FridayApr 12, 2019 12:13 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Subsidiary Capitalizing on Mounting Cannabis Business Demand for Outsourced Employment Services

Los Angeles, California-based cannabis firm Cannabis Strategic Ventures’ (OTC: NUGS) subsidiary BudHire is ideally positioned to take advantage of the rising demand for outsourced personnel solutions. A recent article discussing NUGS reads, “Supporting this rapidly growing industry is the prime strategy of Cannabis Strategic Ventures. Among the company’s subsidiaries is the aptly named BudHire, an outsourced employment service specifically designed to meet the needs of growing cannabis-related business operations. Research conducted by Glassdoor shows that cannabis job openings are increasing rapidly, with 1,512 open in the United States during December 2018 — a 76% increase over the same period in…

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FridayApr 12, 2019 11:57 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Chiasma, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHMA) Closes $34.5M Offering Including Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Option

Chiasma (NASDAQ: CHMA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of patients with rare and serious chronic diseases, recently announced the closing of its underwritten public offering of 7,263,158 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $4.75 each. The shares include 947,368 additional shares of common stock that were sold pursuant to the over-allotment option granted by the company to the underwriters, which was exercised in full. Chiasma received total gross proceeds of approximately $34.5 million, which the company intends to use primarily toward development costs, including the conduct of its ongoing phase…

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