Sacramento, California–(Newsfile Corp. – November 10, 2020) – Vibe Growth Corporation (CSE: VIBE) (OTC Pink: VBSCF) (FSE: A061) (the “Company” or “Vibe“), a vertically integrated cannabis organization, is pleased to announce that, further to the Company’s press releases dated August 31, 2020 and October 26, 2020, it has finalized the transaction (the “Transaction”) to acquire Portland Asset Holding Corporation (“PAHC”) and its cannabis dispensary in Portland, Oregon (“Portland dispensary”) along with $1.2 million (CAD) of cash from Ventura Cannabis and Wellness Corp. (“Ventura”).
“We are thrilled to bring Vibe’s one of a kind experience to Oregon and believe our Portland dispensary is an important part of our next chapter,” said Vibe CEO Mark Waldron. “Vibe’s California stores have enjoyed phenomenal growth over the past year, and we are confident Oregon customers will welcome our exceptional customer experience and broad product offering. To position Vibe for our next phase of expansion, we have hired a new Head of Retail Expansion to provide strategic leadership for new stores in California and the West Coast. Richard McLean joins Vibe with over 25 years of retail experience ranging from well-known big box brands to upscale boutiques, having held senior retail roles with Target, Jo Malone London, and Hudson.
Figure 1: Portland, OR dispensary
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Terms of the Transaction
In connection with the Transaction, Vibe has acquired the issued and outstanding shares of Portland for C$1,889,040 in an all-share transaction based upon Vibe’s 30-day volume-weighted average price (“VWAP”) of C$0.607 per share. The Company has assumed the lease obligation for the Portland dispensary, cash of $1.2 million (CAD) and existing inventory. Ventura received 3,112,092 common shares and 1,200,000 warrants, each to acquire one common share of Vibe at an exercise price of C$0.62 for a term of twelve months. The common shares issued are subject to a six month hold period.
About Vibe Growth Corporation
Vibe is a vertically integrated cannabis organization that operates retail dispensaries; cannabis greenhouse cultivation; premium indoor cultivation; commercial distribution and transportation; e-commerce and home delivery; and the manufacturing of “Hype Cannabis Co.TM” marijuana products. The Company operates retail and e-commerce under its iconic “Vibe By CaliforniaTM” brand. The Company intends to continue profitable expansion through organic growth and accretive mergers & acquisitions. Vibe is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol VIBE, on the OTC as VBSCF, and in Germany as A061. To learn more about Vibe, please visit www.vibebycalifornia.com.
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Unlike in Canada which has Federal legislation uniformly governing the cultivation, distribution, sale and possession of medical cannabis under the Cannabis Act (Federal), readers are cautioned that in the U.S., cannabis is largely regulated at the State level. To the knowledge of Vibe Growth Corporation, there are to date a total of 33 states, plus the District of Columbia, that have legalized cannabis in some form. Notwithstanding the permissive regulatory environment of medical cannabis at the State level, cannabis continues to be categorized as a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act in the U.S. and as such, cannabis-related practices or activities, including without limitation, the manufacture, importation, possession, use or distribution of cannabis are illegal under U.S. Federal law. Strict compliance with State laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve Vibe of liability under the U.S. Federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any Federal proceeding, which may be brought against Vibe Growth Corporation. Any such proceedings brought against Vibe may adversely affect its operations and financial performance.
Company Contact
Michal Holub, CFO
Phone: +1 833-420-VIBE x107
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vibebycalifornia.com
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