Avicanna Announces Closing of Public Offering of Units

Avicanna Announces Closing of Public Offering of Units

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TORONTO, ON, Dec. 8, 2020 /CNW/ – Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna”, or the “Company”) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced marketed public offering of 5,966,900 units (the “Units”) of the Company at a price of $0.85 per Unit, for gross proceeds of $5,071,865 (the “Offering”). Each Unit is comprised of one common share of the Company (each a “Common Share”) and one-half of one common share purchase warrant of the Company (each full warrant, a “Warrant” and collectively the “Warrants”). Each Warrant is exercisable for one Common Share at a price of $1.20 per share at any time for a period of 36 months following closing of the Offering.

The Offering was conducted on a “best efforts” basis by a syndicate of agents led by Echelon Wealth Partners Inc., as lead agent and sole-bookrunner, and including Beacon Securities Limited and Canaccord Genuity Corp. (collectively, the “Agents”).

Aras Azadian, CEO of Avicanna, commented: “The completion of our first prospectus offering and substantial capital raise since our IPO is a confirmation of the on-going support from our existing and new shareholders during a difficult time in the market. This also coincides with further cost reductions and with the launch of our medical products and several other commercial initiatives across several markets where we intend to use the use the proceeds of this raise to pave the way to sustainability and profitability.”

The Company has granted the Agents an option, exercisable in whole or in part, at the sole discretion of the Agents, at any time for a period of 30 days from and including the closing of the Offering, to purchase from the Company up to an additional 15% of the Units sold under the Offering, on the same terms and conditions of the Offering to cover over-allotments, if any, and for market stabilization purposes (the “Over-Allotment Option”). The Over-Allotment Option may be exercised by the Agents to purchase additional Units, Common Shares, Warrants or any combination thereof.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for product development, working capital and general corporate purposes.

The securities described in this press release have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities may not be offered or sold in the United States (as such term is defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) or to, or for the account or benefit of, a U.S. person (as such term is defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) except pursuant to transactions exempt from registration under the U.S. Securities Act and under the securities laws of any applicable state. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of securities in the United States.

About Avicanna Inc.

Avicanna is a diversified and vertically integrated Canadian biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products for the global consumer, medical, and pharmaceutical market segments.

Avicanna is an established leader in cannabinoid research and development, which it primarily conducts at its R&D headquarters in the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Centre, JLABS @ Toronto, Canada and in collaboration with leading Canadian academic and medical institutions. In addition to its developing pharmaceutical pipeline, Avicanna’s team of experts have developed and commercialized several industry leading product lines, including:

  • Pura H&W™: an advanced and clinically tested line of CBD consumer derma-cosmetic products; and,
  • RHO Phyto™: an advanced line of medical cannabis products containing varying ratios of CBD and THC currently available nation-wide across Canada in partnership with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™, a subsidiary of Shoppers Drug Mart. RHO Phyto is the first strictly medical formulary of advanced “Cannabis 2.0” products, containing oils, sprays, capsules, creams, and gels, all 2 developed with scientific rigour, manufactured under GMP standards and supported by pre-clinical data.

With ongoing clinical trials on its derma-cosmetic (Pura H&W), medical cannabis (RHO Phyto) and a pipeline of pharmaceutical products, Avicanna’s dedication to researching the important role that cannabinoids play in an increasingly wider scope of products has been at the core of the Company’s vision since its inception. Furthermore, Avicanna’s commitment to education is demonstrated through its annual medical symposium, the Avicanna Academy educational platform, and the My Cannabis Clinic patient program through its subsidiary company.

Avicanna manages its own supply chain including cultivation and extraction through its two majority-owned subsidiaries, Sativa Nativa S.A.S. and Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S., both located in Santa Marta, Colombia. Through these sustainable, economical, and industrial scale subsidiaries, Avicanna cultivates, processes, and commercializes a range of cannabis and hemp cultivars dominant in CBD, CBG, THC, and other cannabinoids for use as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Avicanna’s Avesta Genetica program specializes in the development and optimization of rare cultivars for commercial production along with feminized seeds for global export. In June 2020, Avicanna made history with a shipment of hemp seeds to the United States of America by completing the first ever export of hemp seeds from Colombia.

Stay Connected

For more information about Avicanna, visit www.avicanna.com, call 1-647-243-5283, or contact Setu Purohit, President by email at info@avicanna.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as, “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe, “intend”, “plan”, “forecast”, “project”, “estimate”, “outlook” and other similar expressions. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company, including satisfaction of regulatory requirements in various jurisdictions, exercise of the Over-Allotment Option and the use of proceeds from the Offering.

Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors relevant in the circumstances, including assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions, the current and future regulatory environment; and the availability of licenses, approvals and permits. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to current and future market conditions, including the market price of the common shares of the Company, the delay or failure to receive regulatory approvals, and the risk factors set out in the Company’s annual information form dated April 15, 2020, filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

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Avicanna Announces Overnight Marketed Public Offering of Units

Avicanna Announces Overnight Marketed Public Offering of Units

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TORONTONov. 12, 2020 /CNW/ – Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna“, or the “Company“) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN) is pleased to announce that it has filed and has been receipted for a preliminary short form prospectus with the securities commissions in AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaOntario and Saskatchewan (the “Canadian Jurisdictions“) in connection with a marketed public offering (the “Offering“) of units (the “Units“) of the Company.

Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Company (each a “Common Share“) and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each full warrant, a “Warrant” and collectively the “Warrants“). Each Warrant will be exercisable for one Common Share (each a “Warrant Share“) at any time for a period of 24 months following closing of the Offering. Final pricing of the Units, the Warrant exercise price and the determination of the number of Units to be sold pursuant to the Offering will be determined in the context of the market prior to the filing of the final short form prospectus in respect of the Offering. The Offering will be conducted on a “best efforts” basis by a syndicate of agents led by Echelon Wealth Partners Inc., as lead agent and sole-bookrunner, and including Beacon Securities Limited and Canaccord Genuity Corp. (collectively, the “Agents“).

The Company has granted the Agents an option, exercisable in whole or in part, at the sole discretion of the Agents, at any time for a period of 30 days from and including the closing of the Offering, to purchase from the Company up to an additional 15% of the Units sold under the Offering, on the same terms and conditions of the Offering to cover over-allotments, if any, and for market stabilization purposes (the “Over-Allotment Option“). The Over-Allotment Option may be exercised by the Agents to purchase additional Units, Common Shares, Warrants or any combination thereof.

The Offering will be completed (i) by way of a short form prospectus to be filed in the Canadian Jurisdictions (ii) on a private placement basis to “accredited investors” meeting ‎one or more ‎of the ‎criteria in Rule 501(a) of ‎Regulation D (“Regulation D“) ‎under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act“) pursuant to Rule 506(b) ‎of Regulation D and/or ‎Section ‎‎‎4(a)(2) thereof and similar exemptions under ‎applicable state securities ‎‎laws, ‎Qualified Institutional ‎Buyers in the United States pursuant to the registration exemptions provided by Rule 144A of the US ‎Securities Act, and (iii) outside Canada and the United States on a basis which does not require the qualification or registration of any of the Company’s securities under domestic or foreign securities laws.

The Offering is expected to close on or about December 3, 2020, or such other date as the Company and the Agents may agree. Closing of the Offering is subject to customary closing conditions, including, but not limited to, the execution of an agency agreement and the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the securities regulatory authorities and the Toronto Stock Exchange.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for product development, working capital and general corporate purposes.

The preliminary short form prospectus is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

About Avicanna Inc.

Avicanna is a diversified and vertically integrated Canadian biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products for the global consumer, medical, and pharmaceutical market segments.

Avicanna is an established leader in cannabinoid research and development, which it primarily conducts at its R&D headquarters in the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Centre, JLABS @ Toronto, Canada and in collaboration with leading Canadian academic and medical institutions. In addition to its developing pharmaceutical pipeline, Avicanna’s team of experts have developed and commercialized several industry leading product lines, including:

  • Pura H&W™: an advanced and clinically tested line of CBD consumer derma-cosmetic products; and,
  • RHO Phyto™: an advanced line of medical cannabis products containing varying ratios of CBD and THC currently available nation-wide across Canada in partnership with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™, a subsidiary of Shoppers Drug Mart. RHO Phyto is the first strictly medical formulary of advanced “Cannabis 2.0” products, containing oils, sprays, capsules, creams, and gels, all 2 developed with scientific rigour, manufactured under GMP standards and supported by pre-clinical data.

With ongoing clinical trials on its derma-cosmetic (Pura H&W), medical cannabis (RHO Phyto) and a pipeline of pharmaceutical products, Avicanna’s dedication to researching the important role that cannabinoids play in an increasingly wider scope of products has been at the core of the Company’s vision since its inception. Furthermore, Avicanna’s commitment to education is demonstrated through its annual medical symposium, the Avicanna Academy educational platform, and the My Cannabis Clinic patient program through its subsidiary company.

Avicanna manages its own supply chain including cultivation and extraction through its two majority-owned subsidiaries, Sativa Nativa S.A.S. and Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S., both located in Santa MartaColombia. Through these sustainable, economical, and industrial scale subsidiaries, Avicanna cultivates, processes, and commercializes a range of cannabis and hemp cultivars dominant in CBD, CBG, THC, and other cannabinoids for use as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Avicanna’s Avesta Genetica program specializes in the development and optimization of rare cultivars for commercial production along with feminized seeds for global export. In June 2020, Avicanna made history with a shipment of hemp seeds to the United States of America by completing the first ever export of hemp seeds from Colombia.

Stay Connected

For more information about Avicanna, visit www.avicanna.com, call 1-647-243-5283, or contact Setu Purohit, President by email at info@avicanna.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as, “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe, “intend”, “plan”, “forecast”, “project”, “estimate”, “outlook” and other similar expressions. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company, including expectations and assumptions regarding the terms, timing and potential completion of the Offering, satisfaction of regulatory requirements in various jurisdictions and the use of proceeds from the Offering.

Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors relevant in the circumstances, including assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions, the current and future regulatory environment; and the availability of licenses, approvals and permits. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to current and future market conditions, including the market price of the common shares of the Company, the delay or failure to receive regulatory approvals, and the risk factors set out in the Company’s annual information form dated April 15, 2020, filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

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Avicanna Reports Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Avicanna Reports Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Another double-digit increase in revenue quarter over quarter as the company continues to execute on its business plan to commercialize its brands in different geographic markets and product segments.

Successful launch of the RHO Phyto line of advanced medical cannabis products nationwide in Canada in partnership with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.

Good Preparation Practices certification and authorization by the National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (“INVIMA”) for the sale of compounded pharmaceutical products to service medical prescriptions of individual patients in Colombia.

TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2020 /CNW/ – Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN) a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products announces results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

AVCN Third Quarter Highlights (CNW Group/Avicanna Inc.)

Aras Azadian, Chief Executive Officer of Avicanna, commented “We are thrilled to report the tremendous progress our team continues to make in our commercialization and research efforts. During the third quarter, we were able to demonstrate the superiority of our technologies and products with several strategic commercial partnerships but also with an incredibly successful launch of our medical products in the Canadian market.”

Third Quarter Highlights
The Company continued to make strides in its strategic commercial initiatives, leading to an increase in revenue of approximately 24% from Q2-2020, continuing the trend of double-digit growth, quarter over quarter from Q4-2019. In addition, the Company was able to reach a major milestone with the launch of certain products from its RHO Phyto product line in Canada and further diversified its revenue streams. Below is a summary of the revenue trend over the last four quarters.

Avicanna launched the first product of its RHO Phyto branded line of medical cannabis products on the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™ (“Shoppers”) platform on August 12, 2020. As of the date of this MD&A, Avicanna has launched its oil drops and sublingual sprays, for a total of four SKUs, through the Shoppers online platform, which offers nationwide service to Canadians.

Certain of the RHO Phyto products are participating in the Medical Cannabis Real-World Evidence study (“MC-RWE study”) at the University Health Network (“UHN”). This first-of-its-kind Canadian study is led by Dr. Hance Clarke, Director of Pain Services at Toronto General Hospital, and will examine the efficacy of a select group of medical cannabis products including Avicanna’s RHO Phyto line of products on patient reported outcomes of pain, sleep and anxiety. This specific study is aligned and in parallel with Avicanna’s comprehensive clinical program of other real-world evidence studies involving the RHO Phyto products and clinical trials on its pharmaceutical pipeline with world-class, Toronto-based medical institutions.

The Company hosted its third annual symposium, “Medical Cannabis 2.0”, through a virtual format on July 21, 2020. The presentations focused on the evolution of medical cannabis including the Avicanna led advancements in R&D for novel cannabinoid delivery forms and formulations. Presenters including Dr. Ruth Ross (Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Senior Scientist, Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) and Dr. Hance Clarke (Staff Anesthesiologist, Director Pain Services, Director Good Hope Ehlers Danlos Clinic, Medical Director of The Pain Research Unit, Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesia, University of Toronto). Over 1,000 participants attended the symposium.

The Company announced on September 14, 2020 that through Avicanna LATAM S.A.S., the Company’s pharmacy in Bogota has been certified with Good Preparation Practices and authorized by INVIMA for the sale of compounded pharmaceutical products to service medical prescriptions of individual patients in Colombia. This is the final step in the Company’s fully integrated seed to patient business model in Colombia, which includes cultivation, extraction and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products for the emerging medical market of 50 million people.

Avicanna announced on July 24, 2020 that its research collaborators had received two independent peer-reviewed grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (“NSERC”). In addition to a recent MITACS award, Dr. Christine Allen, a Professor at the University of Toronto, was awarded an NSERC grant for development of cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of COVID-19 induced lung inflammation. Avicanna further expanded its existing neurobiological research collaboration with Dr. Jibran Khokhar, a Professor at the University of Guelph, with a 2-year NSERC grant to investigate the neural basis of cannabis-induced toxicosis. The NSERC grants are being used to expand the investigators’ collaborative research with Avicanna at little to no additional cost to the Company.

Avicanna and Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (“RWB”) entered into a distribution agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”) on August 11, 2020, for the exclusive distribution of Avicanna’s hemp-based CBD derma-cosmetic and topical products, branded as Pura H&W™, by RWB in the United States and certain other markets. Under the Distribution Agreement, which has an initial five-year term, RWB will exclusively distribute the Pura H&W™ brand and certain other white label brands at RWB’s direction. In exchange for this exclusivity, RWB is required to pay Avicanna an upfront exclusivity fee in the amount of CAD$250,000 in cash, along with minimum purchase requirements for the rights to be the exclusive distributor of Avicanna’s Pura H&W branded cosmetic products in the US. Under the Distribution Agreement, RWB also has the right to purchase Avicanna’s cosmetic products for distribution into the United States and certain other territories under brands of RWB’s choosing. The initial product offerings under the Distribution Agreement includes body and face lotions, cosmetic creams, gels and serums, as well as soaps and bath bombs.

The Company issued an aggregate of 1,952,410 units (the “August Units”) at a price of $1.40 per August Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $2.7 million on August 18, 2020. Each August Unit was comprised of one Common Share and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant, each whole warrant exercisable into one Common Share at a price of $2.00 per share until August 18, 2022, subject to acceleration rights.

The Company announced on August 24, 2020 that it completed exports of CBG and CBD isolates into the USA and CBD isolate into Germany. The Company also commenced a pilot tracking system for the export of its active pharmaceutical ingredient products in partnership with TruTrace Technologies Inc.

The Company announced on September 4, 2020 that it completed further exports of CBD water soluble formula into the USA and CBD-based cosmetics into the United Kingdom. The Colombian Ministry of Health also granted SMGH a commercial and industrial fabrication quota to produce psychoactive THC derivatives.

The Company announced that it entered into an agreement with a US distributor partner on September 29, 2020, whereby the Company plans to develop certain hemp-derived cannabinoid-based products, including sublingual and sustained release tablets intended for the sleep market for such US distributor. Under the agreement, the Company is developing the intellectual property that forms the basis of the products for a development fee. The Company will receive an ongoing royalty payment based on the gross revenue of the products, and the Company will have the opportunity to supply cannabinoid for the manufacture of the products.

During the quarter, the Company incurred general and administrative (G&A”) expenses that total $2,954,438. While the Company’s G&A expenses did marginally increase from the previous quarter, there were several expenses incurred that were one time in nature. Below is a summary of the adjusted EBITDA of the Company over the last four quarters, indicating its continued improvement.

 

Q1 2020

Q2 2020

Q3 2020

Revenue

260,903

709,468

881,956

Adjusted EBITDA*

(3,063,524)

(3,641,496)

(2,608,063)

  • Subsequent to quarter end, on November 2, 2020, the Company closed a non-brokered convertible debenture financing, pursuant to which it issued convertible debentures (the “Debentures”) with an aggregate Face Principal Amount (as defined below) of $1,100,000 (the “Debenture Financing”). The Debentures bear interest at 8.0% per annum and will mature on the date that is 12 months from the ‎date of issuance, with the first year of interest payable in advance on the date of ‎issuance and capitalized and added into the principal amount (such aggregate amount being, ‎the “Face Principal Amount”). With these funds the Company was able to strengthen its balance sheet and provide the necessary working capital to make a large commercial push in the first quarter of 2021.

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Avicanna Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting

Avicanna Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting

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Toronto, Ontario – October 20, 2020 – Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company”) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of cannabinoid-based products, is pleased to announce that all of management’s nominees listed in the Company’s management information circular dated September 22, 2020 were elected as directors of the Company at Avicanna’s annual general and special meeting of shareholders held on October 20, 2020 (the “Meeting”). The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at the Meeting are set out below.

Name of NomineeVotes cast FOR% votes cast FORVotes WITHHELD% votes WITHHELD
Aras Azadian11,304,32199.94%7,3500.06%
Setu Purohit11,304,32199.94%7,3500.06%
Giancarlo Davila Char11,304,21599.93%7,4560.07%
Dr. Chandrakant Panchal11,304,32199.94%7,3500.06%
David Allan White11,304,72199.94%6,9500.06%
Janet Giesselman11,304,72199.94%6,9500.06%
Benjamin Leavenworth11,304,41599.94%7,2560.06%

At the Meeting, the Company’s shareholders also approved the appointment of MNP LLP as the Company’s auditors for the ensuing year, authorized the board of directors to fix the auditors’ remuneration and approved cancellation and re-issuance of certain stock options previously granted to, among others, certain insiders of the Company.

About Avicanna

Avicanna is a diversified and vertically integrated Canadian biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products for the global consumer, medical, and pharmaceutical market segments.

Avicanna is an established leader in cannabinoid research and development, which it primarily conducts at its R&D headquarters in the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Centre, JLABS @ Toronto, Canada and in collaboration with leading Canadian academic and medical institutions. In addition to its developing pharmaceutical pipeline, Avicanna’s team of experts have developed and commercialized several industry leading product lines, including:

• Pura H&W™: an advanced and clinically tested line of CBD consumer derma-cosmetic products; and,

• RHO Phyto™: an advanced line of medical cannabis products containing varying ratios of CBD and THC currently available nation-wide across Canada in partnership with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™, a subsidiary of Shoppers Drug Mart. RHO Phyto is the first strictly medical formulary of advanced “Cannabis 2.0” products, containing oils, sprays, capsules, creams, and gels, all developed with scientific rigour, manufactured under GMP standards and supported by pre-clinical data.

With ongoing clinical trials on its derma-cosmetic (Pura H&W), medical cannabis (RHO Phyto) and a pipeline of pharmaceutical products, Avicanna’s dedication to researching the important role that cannabinoids play in an increasingly wider scope of products has been at the core of the Company’s vision since its inception. Furthermore, Avicanna’s commitment to education is demonstrated through its annual medical symposium, the Avicanna Academy educational platform, and the My Cannabis Clinic patient program through its subsidiary company.

Avicanna manages its own supply chain including cultivation and extraction through its two majority-owned subsidiaries, Sativa Nativa S.A.S. and Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S., both located in Santa Marta, Colombia. Through these sustainable, economical, and industrial scale subsidiaries, Avicanna cultivates, processes, and commercializes a range of cannabis and hemp cultivars dominant in CBD, CBG, THC, and other cannabinoids for use as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Avicanna’s Avesta Genetica program specializes in the development and optimization of rare cultivars for commercial production along with feminized seeds for global export. In June 2020, Avicanna made history with a shipment of hemp seeds to the United States of America by completing the first ever export of hemp seeds from Colombia.

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For more information about Avicanna, visit www.avicanna.com, call 1-647-243-5283, or contact Setu Purohit, President by email info@avicanna.com.

Avicanna Enters Agreement to Develop and License Cannabinoid Tablet Formulations for US Distributor Partner

Avicanna Enters Agreement to Develop and License Cannabinoid Tablet Formulations for US Distributor Partner

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TORONTO, Sept 29, 2020 /CNW/ – Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company”) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of organic and sustainable plant-derived cannabinoid-based products, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) whereby Avicanna will develop certain hemp-derived cannabinoid-based products including sublingual and sustained released tablets intended for the sleep market ( the “Development Products”) for a US distributor (“USCo”).

Under the Agreement, Avicanna will develop the intellectual property (the “Development IP”) that forms the basis of the Development Products for a development fee. Based on the Development IP, USCo will manufacture, distribute and market the Development Products and will pay Avicanna an ongoing royalty payment based on the gross revenue of the Development Products. Avicanna will also have the opportunity to supply the cannabinoids for the manufacture of the Development Products.

Aras Azadian, CEO of Avicanna, commented: “We continue to demonstrate our advanced capabilities in formulation development, optimization and drug delivery for the cannabinoid industry which has utilities across CPG, adult use, medical and pharmaceutical applications. We also take pride in being selected by world class partners to provide our technology and intellectual property which in turn provides additional sources of revenue in the form of royalties.”

To the knowledge of the Company, it carries out its operations in compliance with all applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which it operates.

About Avicanna

Avicanna is a diversified and vertically integrated Canadian biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products for the global consumer, medical, and pharmaceutical market segments.

Avicanna is an established leader in cannabinoid research and development, which it primarily conducts at its R&D headquarters in the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Centre, JLABS @ Toronto, Canada and in collaboration with leading Canadian academic and medical institutions. In addition to its developing pharmaceutical pipeline, Avicanna’s team of experts have developed and commercialized several industry leading product lines, including:

Pura H&W™: an advanced and clinically tested line of CBD consumer derma-cosmetic products; and, RHO Phyto™: an advanced line of medical cannabis products containing varying ratios of CBD and THC currently available nation-wide across Canada in partnership with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™, a subsidiary of Shoppers Drug Mart. RHO Phyto is the first strictly medical formulary of advanced “Cannabis 2.0” products, containing oils, sprays, capsules, creams, and gels, all developed with scientific rigour, manufactured under GMP standards and supported by pre-clinical data.

With ongoing clinical trials on its derma-cosmetic (Pura H&W), medical cannabis (RHO Phyto) and a pipeline of pharmaceutical products, Avicanna’s dedication to researching the important role that cannabinoids play in an increasingly wider scope of products has been at the core of the Company’s vision since its inception. Furthermore, Avicanna’s commitment to education is demonstrated through its annual medical symposium, the Avicanna Academy educational platform, and the My Cannabis Clinic patient program through its subsidiary company.

Avicanna manages its own supply chain including cultivation and extraction through its two majority-owned subsidiaries, Sativa Nativa S.A.S. and Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S., both located in Santa Marta, Colombia. Through these sustainable, economical, and industrial scale subsidiaries, Avicanna cultivates, processes, and commercializes a range of cannabis and hemp cultivars dominant in CBD, CBG, THC, and other cannabinoids for use as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Avicanna’s Avesta Genetica program specializes in the development and optimization of rare cultivars for commercial production along with feminized seeds for global export. In June 2020, Avicanna made history with a shipment of hemp seeds to the United States of America by completing the first ever export of hemp seeds from Colombia.

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For more information about Avicanna, visit www.avicanna.com, call 1-647-243-5283, or contact Setu Purohit, President by email at info@avicanna.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as, “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe, “intend”, “plan”, “forecast”, “project”, “estimate”, “outlook” and other similar expressions, and includes statements with respect to the ability of Avicanna or USCo to perform under the Agreement, the ability of the Company to develop the Development IP to form the basis of the Development Products, the ability of USCo to manufacture and distribute the Development Products, and the ability of the Company to supply the cannabinoids to be used in the manufacture of the Development Products. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors relevant in the circumstances, including assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions, the current and future regulatory environment; and the availability of licenses, approvals and permits.

Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to current and future market conditions, including the market price of the common shares of the Company, the delay or failure to receive regulatory approvals, and the risk factors set out in the Company’s annual information form dated April 15, 2020, filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

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Avicanna’s RHO Phyto™ Rapid Act Sprays are Now Available Nation Wide in Canada Through Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™

Avicanna’s RHO Phyto™ Rapid Act Sprays are Now Available Nation Wide in Canada Through Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™

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  • RHO Phyto™ Rapid Act Sprays are now available nationwide in high ratios of CBD to THC and are designed for rapid absorption and with lemon-mint flavour on the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™ portal.
  • The Rapid Act Sprays are also available for the Medical Cannabis Real World Evidence Studies (MC-RWE) conducted by the University Health Network in partnerships with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers along side RHO Phyto’s Micro Drop Oil formulations.

TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2020 /CNW/ – Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company”) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products, is pleased to announce that its advanced RHO Phyto Rapid Act Sprays are now officially available nationwide in Canada on the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers (“Shoppers”) portal, as well as through the Medical Cannabis Real-World Evidence Study at the University Health Network.

Avicanna’s RHO Phyto product line is now commercially available after years of research and development through collaborations with world class academic and clinical organizations. The development of RHO Phyto products has focused on the key properties in drug development that health care providers seek when recommending a medical product to their patients such as formulation stability for consistent dosing, enhanced absorption and a range of onset times.

The Rapid Act Spray is a sublingual spray and is among the second set of Avicanna’s RHO Phyto products available for purchase through Shoppers. The sublingual sprays bypass first-pass metabolism and are quickly absorbed in the mucosal lining under the tongue. The RHO Phyto Rapid Act Spray provides an alternative delivery form to the RHO Phyto Micro Drops (also available for sale through Shoppers) which are absorbed through the oral route. The RHO Phyto Rapid Act Sprays have been formulated with specific ingredients that enhance absorption and the onset time of cannabinoids across the mucous membrane beneath the tongue. The lemon-mint flavoured sprays will be available in 10:20 CBD and 2:40 (w/w) THC to CBD ratios.

Dr. Justin Grant, Avicanna’s Executive Vice President of Scientific Affairs, commented, “The RHO Phyto Rapid Act Sprays are designed for faster onset and can be used in acute conditions where patients seek faster relief. The sublingual sprays can also be used to supplement slower and longer acting products, such as the RHO Phyto Micro Drop, when occasional higher doses may be required. Sublingual administration provides an alternative to the potentially harmful effects of consuming inhalation products.”

In August 2020, Avicanna launched its blood orange flavoured RHO Phyto Micro Drop 2:50 CBD and Micro Drop 5:20 CBD. In the coming months, Avicanna will be launching its much-anticipated RHO Phyto Deep Tissue Gel, Daily Cream and Simple Dose Capsules. To ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high-quality products, these formulations are manufactured at MediPharm Labs Inc, a Good Manufacturing Practices (“GMP”) certified facility. In addition to strict GMP manufacturing, all RHO Phyto products undergo GMP-level analytical testing by Sigma Analytical Services Inc. and use blockchain technology developed by TruTrace Technologies Inc. to manage, track and trace each step of the supply chain.

Detailed guidelines outlining dosing and titration for Health Care Practitioners (“HCPs”) and patients is available on the RHO Phyto website at www.rhophyto.com. In addition, the Avicanna Academy includes additional product information for patients, frequently asked questions, and a recording of Avicanna’s 3rd annual symposium which was hosted virtually in partnership with Shoppers on July 21, 2020. For more information visit https://www.avicanna.com/the-avicanna-academy/.

The Company has also re-branded and re-launched its subsidiary, My Cannabis Clinic (formerly known as My Cannabis), which specializes in assisting patients to gain access to medical cannabis and cannabinoid-based products for medical use. My Cannabis Clinic is devoted to providing HCPs and patients with the support and education needed for medical cannabis use. My Cannabis Clinic believes in providing quality care to patients and providing education on the considerations and potential benefits that cannabis has to offer for medical use. Information about My Cannabis Clinic can be found at https://mycannabisclinic.org/.

About Avicanna

Avicanna is a diversified and vertically integrated Canadian biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products for the global consumer, medical, and pharmaceutical market segments.

Avicanna is an established leader in cannabinoid research and development, which it primarily conducts at its R&D headquarters in the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Centre, JLABS @ Toronto, Canada and in collaboration with leading Canadian academic and medical institutions. In addition to its developing pharmaceutical pipeline, Avicanna’s team of experts have developed and commercialized several industry leading product lines, including:

  • Pura H&W™: an advanced and clinically tested line of CBD consumer derma-cosmetic products; and,
  • RHO Phyto™: an advanced line of medical cannabis products containing varying ratios of CBD and THC currently available nation-wide across Canada in partnership with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™, a subsidiary of Shoppers Drug Mart. RHO Phyto is the first strictly medical formulary of advanced “Cannabis 2.0” products, containing oils, sprays, capsules, creams, and gels, all developed with scientific rigour, manufactured under GMP standards and supported by pre-clinical data.

With ongoing clinical trials on its derma-cosmetic (Pura H&W), medical cannabis (RHO Phyto) and a pipeline of pharmaceutical products, Avicanna’s dedication to researching the important role that cannabinoids play in an increasingly wider scope of products has been at the core of the Company’s vision since its inception. Furthermore, Avicanna’s commitment to education is demonstrated through its annual medical symposium, the Avicanna Academy educational platform, and the My Cannabis Clinic patient program through its subsidiary company.

Avicanna manages its own supply chain including cultivation and extraction through its two majority-owned subsidiaries, Sativa Nativa S.A.S. and Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S., both located in Santa Marta, Colombia. Through these sustainable, economical, and industrial scale subsidiaries, Avicanna cultivates, processes, and commercializes a range of cannabis and hemp cultivars dominant in CBD, CBG, THC, and other cannabinoids for use as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Avicanna’s Avesta Genetica program specializes in the development and optimization of rare cultivars for commercial production along with feminized seeds for global export. In June 2020, Avicanna made history with a shipment of hemp seeds to the United States of America by completing the first ever export of hemp seeds from Colombia.

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For more information about Avicanna, visit www.avicanna.com, call 1-647-243-5283, or contact Setu Purohit, President by email at info@avicanna.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as, “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe, “intend”, “plan”, “forecast”, “project”, “estimate”, “outlook” and other similar expressions, and includes statements with respect to the ability of the RHO Phyto Rapid Act Sprays to be used in acute conditions where patients seek faster relief, the ability of the RHO Phyto Rapid Act Sprays to be used to supplement slower and longer acting products, the ability of the Company launching the RHO Phyto Deep Tissue Gel, Daily Cream and Simple Dose Capsules, the ability of My Cannabis Clinic to provide HCPs and patients with the support and education needed for medical cannabis use, and that there is a benefit to using cannabis for medical purposes. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors relevant in the circumstances, including assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions, the current and future regulatory environment; and the availability of licenses, approvals and permits.

Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to current and future market conditions, including the market price of the common shares of the Company, and the risk factors set out in the Company’s annual information form dated April 15, 2020, filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

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Avicanna’s Subsidiary Obtains GPP Certification and Authorization By INVIMA For The Compounding and Sale Of Pharmaceutical Cannabinoid Products With Medical Prescriptions In Colombia

Avicanna’s Subsidiary Obtains GPP Certification and Authorization By INVIMA For The Compounding and Sale Of Pharmaceutical Cannabinoid Products With Medical Prescriptions In Colombia

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  • Authorized cannabinoid products will be available to the medical community and patients in early Q4 2020 including Avicanna’s advanced oral, sublingual, and topical formulations branded and sold as RHO Phyto™ in Canada and other markets.
  • This is the first ever compound pharmacy in Colombia authorized to specialize only in the production of cannabinoid formulations and the first authorized to offer topicals.
  • This is the final step in Avicanna’s fully integrated seed to patient business model in Colombia, which includes cultivation, extraction and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products for the emerging medical market with the 50 million people.

TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2020 /CNW/ – Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN) a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products announces that through its wholly owned subsidiary Avicanna LATAM S.A.S. (“Avicanna LATAM”), the Company’s pharmacy in Bogota has been certified with Good Preparation Practices (“GPP”) and authorized by the National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (“INVIMA”) for the sale of compounded pharmaceutical products to service medical prescriptions of individual patients in Colombia.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer our pharmaceutical preparations to the Colombian medical and patient communities. While the medical cannabis market in Colombia is still in its infancy, we are committed to educating both physicians and the medical community of the benefits and potential risks of cannabinoid-based medicine for their patients. We are leveraging years of learning and extensive research and development allowing us to provide the Colombian population with standardized and advanced medical solutions.” Aras Azadian CEO, Avicanna Inc.

The GPP authorization permits Avicanna LATAM to manufacture its line of advanced cannabinoid formulations including oral, sublingual, and topical preparations to service individual prescriptions issued by qualified medical professionals such as doctors, hospitals, and third-party independent clinics. The unique cannabinoid formulations are branded as RHO Phyto™ in mature cannabis markets, such as Canada, and are poised to set the standard in Latin America by offering products with years of extensive research and development manufactured with world-class quality standards. All the formulations have been optimized for consistent delivery and increased absorption and are designed to maintain the stability of the cannabinoids over the course of treatment.

The cannabinoids used in the preparation of these final products are locally-sourced from Avicanna’s majority owned subsidiaries Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S. (“SMGH”) and Sativa Nativa S.A.S. (“SN”) allowing for full control and adherence to the highest quality standards along the entire value chain from seed to finished product. The commercialization strategy for the launch of these medical cannabis products includes education and training of health care professionals and partnerships with third-party hospitals and clinics which have been cultivated over the past few years.

Lucas Nosiglia, President of Avicanna LATAM commented “We are proud to be one of the first companies to offer the Colombian market with these unique product formulations that may address a variety of medical conditions and treat patients across in Colombia. Furthermore, we are providing Colombians with the combination of Avicanna’s advanced formulations and our own organic and sustainably cultivated cannabis from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Santa Marta.”

About Avicanna

Avicanna is a diversified and vertically integrated Canadian biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products for the global consumer, medical, and pharmaceutical market segments.

Avicanna is an established leader in cannabinoid research and development, which it primarily conducts at its R&D headquarters in the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Centre, JLABS @ Toronto, Canada and in collaboration with leading Canadian academic and medical institutions. In addition to its developing pharmaceutical pipeline, Avicanna’s team of experts have developed and commercialized several industry leading product lines, including:

  • Pura H&W™: an advanced and clinically tested line of CBD consumer derma-cosmetic products; and,
  • RHO Phyto™: an advanced line of medical cannabis products containing varying ratios of CBD and THC currently available nation-wide across Canada in partnership with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™, a subsidiary of Shoppers Drug Mart. RHO Phyto is the first strictly medical formulary of advanced “Cannabis 2.0” products, containing oils, sprays, capsules, creams, and gels, all developed with scientific rigour, manufactured under GMP standards and supported by pre-clinical data.

With ongoing clinical trials on its derma-cosmetic (Pura H&W), medical cannabis (RHO Phyto) and a pipeline of pharmaceutical products, Avicanna’s dedication to researching the important role that cannabinoids play in an increasingly wider scope of products has been at the core of the Company’s vision since its inception. Furthermore, Avicanna’s commitment to education is demonstrated through its annual medical symposium, the Avicanna Academy educational platform, and the My Cannabis Clinic patient program through its subsidiary company.

Avicanna manages its own supply chain including cultivation and extraction through its two majority-owned subsidiaries, Sativa Nativa S.A.S. and Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S., both located in Santa Marta, Colombia. Through these sustainable, economical, and industrial scale subsidiaries, Avicanna cultivates, processes, and commercializes a range of cannabis and hemp cultivars dominant in CBD, CBG, THC, and other cannabinoids for use as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Avicanna’s Avesta Genetica program specializes in the development and optimization of rare cultivars for commercial production along with feminized seeds for global export. In June 2020, Avicanna made history with a shipment of hemp seeds to the United States of America by completing the first ever export of hemp seeds from Colombia.

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For more information about Avicanna, visit www.avicanna.com, call 1-647-243-5283, or contact Setu Purohit, President by email at info@avicanna.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as, “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe, “intend”, “plan”, “forecast”, “project”, “estimate”, “outlook” and other similar expressions, and includes statements with respect to the ability of the Company to provide the Colombian population with standardized and advanced medical solutions, the ability of Avicanna LATAM to manufacture its line of advanced cannabinoid formulations to service individual prescriptions issued by qualified medical professionals, the Company’s ability to set the standard in Latin America by offering products with years of extensive research and development manufactured with world-class quality standards, the ability of the unique formulations to  maintain the stability of the cannabinoids over the course of treatment, the ability of the Company to source the cannabinoids for the manufacture of the medical cannabis products from SMGH and SN, the ability of the product formulations to address specific medical conditions, and the ability of SMGH and SN to continue to cultivate organic and sustainable cannabis. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors relevant in the circumstances, including assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions, the current and future regulatory environment; and the availability of licenses, approvals and permits.

Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to current and future market conditions, including the market price of the common shares of the Company, and the risk factors set out in the Company’s annual information form dated April 15, 2020, filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

Avicanna Advances its Supply Chain Business with Commercial Exports of CBG And CBD into the United States and Germany as well as Industrial Scale THC Quota Granted by the Colombian Authorities

Avicanna Advances its Supply Chain Business with Commercial Exports of CBG And CBD into the United States and Germany as well as Industrial Scale THC Quota Granted by the Colombian Authorities

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  • The export of the CBG isolates into the United States is part of the first known industrial cultivation, extraction, and purification of cannabigerol (“CBG”) in Colombia, validating the Company’s early mover advantage in proprietary genetics, extraction, and high margin input materials.
  • The commercial THC cultivation quota for 11,587 psychoactive plants will be used for commercial production of THC derivatives for exports.
  • The group of exports into the United States were also piloted as a part of a global tracking system through StrainSecure™, a brand of TruTrace Technologies

TORONTOAug. 24, 2020 /CNW/ – Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN) a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products announces that through its majority owned subsidiary, Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S. (“SMGH“), the company has completed exports of CBG and CBD isolates into the United States, CBD isolate into Germany and the commencement of a pilot tracking system for the export of its active pharmaceutical ingredient (“API“) products in partnership with TruTrace Technologies Inc. (“TruTrace“) (CSE: TTT) (OTCQB: TTTSF). The Company is also pleased to announce that the Colombian Ministry of Justice and Law has granted SMGH a commercial and industrial cultivation quota for 12,264 THC plants by.

The export and sale of the commercial lot of isolated CBG into the United States was completed in parallel with commercial export of isolated CBD into the United States, as well as a pilot export for R&D purposes of CBD into Germany. The cultivation, extraction and purification of these cannabinoids including the rare cannabinoid, CBG, were all completed through Avicanna’s vertical integration at SMGH and validate the company’s innovation and leadership in natural rare cannabinoid production. The products are part of the Aureus™ product portfolio that now includes feminized seeds and advanced formulations as well as CBD, CBG and THC API products.

“This is another massive accomplishment for our team in Colombia as we enter the largest market in the world for non-psychoactive cannabinoids with our proprietary CBG offering. As the cannabinoid-derived products sector continues to evolve, our Aureus branded portfolio continues to advance in order to cater to the needs of our cosmetics and pharmaceutical partners, which require an innovative, credible, thoroughly-tested, organic, sustainable and economical source of input materials. Additionally, with the support of TruTrace, the Aureus products will be provided with traceability and trackability all the way back to the seed through a secured blockchain system.” – Aras Azadian, Chief Executive Officer of Avicanna.

The Colombian Ministry of Justice and Law granted SMGH a supplementary cultivation quota to cultivate 12,264 psychoactive cannabis plants. 11,587 plants will be destined to produce dry flower which will then be used to manufacture psychoactive derivatives for commercial production for export. The remaining 677 plants will be utilized for psychoactive derivatives for the purposes of research and development and pilot production of Avicanna’s RHO Phyto™ branded products in Colombia.

Lucas Nosiglia, President of Avicanna LATAM commented: “This achievement took years of characterization, evaluation and planning which will finally allow Avicanna to produce our THC products and export THC derivatives to our international partners. As one of the only companies permitted to produce THC commercially for the global market, we can focus on less competitive and high margin products.”

To the knowledge of the Company, it carries out its operations in compliance with all applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which it operates.

About StrainSecure™ by TruTrace

Designed specifically by TruTrace for the cannabis industry, StrainSecure™ is a fully integrated software platform, secured on blockchain which aggregates and authenticates all testing and quality assurance data on products and verifies the quality of each batch and lot in distribution. Furthermore, this deployment will mark the first utilization by TruTrace of the OrionOne™ global freight and logistics solution in the cannabis sector thereby providing dynamic visibility of verified Aureus products through the entire international shipping process.

About Avicanna

Avicanna is a diversified and vertically integrated Canadian biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products for the global consumer, medical, and pharmaceutical market segments.

Avicanna is an established leader in cannabinoid research and development, which it primarily conducts at its R&D headquarters in the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Centre, JLABS @ Toronto, Canada and in collaboration with leading Canadian academic and medical institutions. In addition to its developing pharmaceutical pipeline, Avicanna’s team of experts have developed and commercialized several industry leading product lines, including:

  • Pura H&W™: an advanced and clinically tested line of CBD consumer derma-cosmetic products; and,
  • RHO Phyto™: an advanced line of medical cannabis products containing varying ratios of CBD and THC currently available nation-wide across Canada in partnership with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™, a subsidiary of Shoppers Drug Mart. RHO Phyto is the first strictly medical formulary of advanced “Cannabis 2.0” products, containing oils, sprays, capsules, creams, and gels, all developed with scientific rigour, manufactured under GMP standards and supported by pre-clinical data.

With ongoing clinical trials on its derma-cosmetic (Pura H&W), medical cannabis (RHO Phyto) and a pipeline of pharmaceutical products, Avicanna’s dedication to researching the important role that cannabinoids play in an increasingly wider scope of products has been at the core of the Company’s vision since its inception. Furthermore, Avicanna’s commitment to education is demonstrated through its annual medical symposium, the Avicanna Academy educational platform, and the My Cannabis Clinic patient program through its subsidiary company.

Avicanna manages its own supply chain including cultivation and extraction through its two majority-owned subsidiaries, Sativa Nativa S.A.S. and Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S., both located in Santa MartaColombia. Through these sustainable, economical, and industrial scale subsidiaries, Avicanna cultivates, processes, and commercializes a range of cannabis and hemp cultivars dominant in CBD, CBG, THC, and other cannabinoids for use as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Avicanna’s Avesta Genetica program specializes in the development and optimization of rare cultivars for commercial production along with feminized seeds for global export. In June 2020, Avicanna made history with a shipment of hemp seeds to the United States of America by completing the first ever export of hemp seeds from Colombia.

Stay Connected

For more information about Avicanna, visit www.avicanna.com, call 1-647-243-5283, or contact Setu Purohit, President by email at info@avicanna.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as, “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe, “intend”, “plan”, “forecast”, “project”, “estimate”, “outlook” and other similar expressions, and includes statements with respect to the ability of SMGH to continue to complete exports of CBD and CBG isolates to the United States and Germany, SMGH’s ability to continue selling CBD and CBG isolates in the United States and Germany, SMGH’s ability to make use of the supplementary cultivation quota granted by the Colombian Ministry of Justice and Law, the ability of the Company to produce THC products using API produced by SMGH, and the ability of SMGH to export THC derivatives internationally. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors relevant in the circumstances, including assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions, the current and future regulatory environment; and the availability of licenses, approvals and permits.

Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to current and future market conditions, including the market price of the common shares of the Company, and the risk factors set out in the Company’s annual information form dated April 15, 2020, filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

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Avicanna Closes Non-Brokered Private Placement Raising $2.7 Million

Avicanna Closes Non-Brokered Private Placement Raising $2.7 Million

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TORONTOAug. 18, 2020 /CNW/ – Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company“) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of organic and sustainable plant-derived cannabinoid-based products, is pleased to announce that it has closed a non-brokered private placement (the “Offering“). Under the Offering, the Company has issued an aggregate of 1,952,410 units (the “Units“) at a price of CAD$1.40 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately CAD$2.7 million.

Setu Purohit, President of Avicanna commented, “We are very grateful for the continued support from our long-term and strategic investors who continue to demonstrate confidence in our business model and management team, especially in this challenging socio-economic environment. With this financing, we are able to strengthen our balance sheet, which coupled with our efforts to lower costs and see increase revenues gives us the bandwidth to continue to execute our business model.”

Each Unit is comprised of one (1) common share in the capital of the Company (each, a “Common Share“) and one-half of one (1/2) common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant“). Each Warrant is exercisable into one common share in the capital of the Company (each, a “Warrant Share“) at a price of CAD$2.00 per Warrant Share until August 18, 2022, subject to the Company’s right to accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants on not less than thirty (30) days’ notice in the event that the volume weighted average trading price of the Common Shares exceeds CAD$3.00 for any ten (10) consecutive trading days on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Offering for corporate development and general working capital purposes.

All securities issued under the Offering, including securities issuable on exercise thereof, are subject to a hold period expiring four months and one day from the date hereof. The Offering is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals, including the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange.

The issuance and sale of 48,970 Units pursuant to the Offering to certain directors and officers of the Company constituted related party transactions within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101-Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101“). The Company is relying on the exemptions from the valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1) (a) of MI 61-101, on the basis that the fair market value of the participation in the Offering by the insiders does not exceed 25% of the market capitalization of the Company, as determined in accordance with MI 61-101. The Company did not file a material change report in respect of the related party transaction at least 21 days before the closing of the Offering, which the Company deems reasonable in the circumstances so as to be able to avail itself of the proceeds of the Offering in an expeditious manner.

About Avicanna

Avicanna is a diversified and vertically integrated Canadian biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products for the global consumer, medical, and pharmaceutical market segments.

Avicanna is an established leader in cannabinoid research and development, which it primarily conducts at its R&D headquarters in the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Centre, JLABS @ Toronto, Canada and in collaboration with leading Canadian academic and medical institutions. In addition to its developing pharmaceutical pipeline, Avicanna’s team of experts have developed and commercialized several industry leading product lines, including:

  • Pura H&W: an advanced and clinically tested line of CBD consumer derma-cosmetic products; and,

  • RHO Phyto: an advanced line of medical cannabis products containing varying ratios of CBD and THC currently available nation-wide across Canada in partnership with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™, a subsidiary of Shoppers Drug Mart. RHO Phyto is the first strictly medical formulary of advanced “Cannabis 2.0” products, containing oils, sprays, capsules, creams, and gels, all developed with scientific rigour, manufactured under GMP standards and supported by pre-clinical data.

With ongoing clinical trials on its derma-cosmetic (Pura H&W), medical cannabis (RHO Phyto) and a pipeline of pharmaceutical products, Avicanna’s dedication to researching the important role that cannabinoids play in an increasingly wider scope of products has been at the core of the Company’s vision since its inception. Furthermore, Avicanna’s commitment to education is demonstrated through its annual medical symposium, the Avicanna Academy educational platform, and the My Cannabis Clinic patient program through its subsidiary company.

Avicanna manages its own supply chain including cultivation and extraction through its two majority-owned subsidiaries, Sativa Nativa S.A.S. and Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S., both located in Santa MartaColombia. Through these sustainable, economical, and industrial scale subsidiaries, Avicanna cultivates, processes, and commercializes a range of cannabis and hemp cultivars dominant in CBD, CBG, THC, and other cannabinoids for use as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Avicanna’s Avesta Genetica program specializes in the development and optimization of rare cultivars for commercial production along with feminized seeds for global export. In June 2020, Avicanna made history with a shipment of hemp seeds to the United States of America by completing the first ever export of hemp seeds from Colombia.

Stay Connected

For more information about Avicanna, visit www.avicanna.com, call 1-647-243-5283, or contact Setu Purohit, President by email info@avicanna.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as, “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe, “intend”, “plan”, “forecast”, “project”, “estimate”, “outlook” and other similar expressions, and includes statements with respect to the use of proceeds of the Offering. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors relevant in the circumstances, including assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions, the current and future regulatory environment; and the availability of licenses, approvals and permits.

Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to current and future market conditions, including the market price of the common shares of the Company, and the risk factors set out in the Company’s annual information form dated April 15, 2020, filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

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Avicanna Reports Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Avicanna Reports Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update


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  • Successfully launched advanced “medical cannabis 2.0” products under RHO Phyto™ brand nation-wide in Canada through Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™, a subsidiary of Shoppers Drug Mart
  • Revenue increase of 172% from $260,903 in Q1 2020 to $709,468 in Q2 2020, and a substantial increase from $16,571 in Q2 2019, coupled with 8% cost reduction from Q1 2020, and 31% cost reduction from Q2 2019
  • Continued to fortify cannabinoid research and clinical leadership position in Canada with advancements with several collaborations with world class institutions including the MC-RWE by UHN

TORONTOAug. 17, 2020 /CNW/ – Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN) a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products announces results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

Aras Azadian, Chief Executive Officer of Avicanna, commented “We continued to make strategic, scientific and commercial progress during the quarter while optimizing our global operations, which is demonstrated through quarter to quarter revenue increases and cost reductions. We are at an inflection point where our differentiated and advanced product lines are commencing sales in major markets and we are demonstrating evidence of our diversified business model which is comprised of  seeds, API, advanced finished products, and royalties from intellectual property. Furthermore, we continue to fortify our thought leadership position within the medical community in Canada with various world class research collaborations, which now include the strategically significant real-world evidence trials on our RHO Phyto products available in the Canadian market.”

First Quarter Financial and Operational Highlights

  • The Company continued to make strides in its strategic commercial initiatives, leading to an increase in revenues of 172% from $260,903 in the first quarter of 2020 to $709,468 in the second quarter of 2020, and an increase of 4,181% from $16,571 in the second quarter of 2019. In addition, the Company was able to reduce general and administrative costs by approximately 8% from $3,185,943 in the first quarter of 2020 to $2,924,462 in the second quarter of 2020 and a decrease of 31% from $4,243,276 in the second quarter of 2019. The Company has approximately $3.9M of inventory available for sale.
 

Three Month

 

Q2 2020

Q1 2020

Q2 2019

Revenue

$709,486

$260,903

$16,571

G&A

$2,924,462

$3,185,943

$4,243,276

  • The Company announced the co-development of a cannabinoid-based product for treatment of COVID-19 related lung inflammation in partnership with the University of Toronto, with additional support and funding from the Mitacs Accelerate Program grant (the “Mitacs Grant”). Dr. Christine Allen is a global leader in the research and development of pharmaceutical formulations and for the past three years, Avicanna and Dr. Christine Allen’s research group (“CARG”) have developed novel cannabinoid-based products for commercialization. The combined expertise of Avicanna and CARG will fast-track the development of advanced pharmaceutical formulations of cannabinoids and their route to market.
  • The Company announced the successful registration of the Company’s initial line of products for its CBD-based derma-cosmetic product line, Pura H&W, in the European Union. The Company is anticipating the commercial launch of its Pura H&W line in the United Kingdom in the third quarter of 2020. Avicanna successfully met all regulatory requirements of the European Commission’s Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (the “CPNP”). In addition to the clinical studies conducted on two of the registered products, Avicanna has provided the CPNP with long-term stability studies on these initial SKUs along with primary skin irritation evaluations for the entire portfolio in order to certify the safety and stability of the Pura H&W formulations.
  • Through its genetics and seed division, Avesta Genetica, Avicanna completed its first industrial-scale seed harvest in Colombia. Approximately 80 million premium and feminized cannabigerol (“CBG”) dominant seeds were successfully harvested. The seeds have been tested for germination and attained feminization rates of 99%, which are considered premium within the global seed market. The seeds will be utilized for sales, exports, and local production. Additionally, the Company’s first ever export of hemp seeds (genetics) was approved by the Colombian government, which was also the first export of cannabis or hemp seeds in Colombian history.
  • The Company entered a strategic manufacturing and intellectual property (“IP”) licensing agreement with MediPharm Labs Inc. (“MediPharm”). Under the terms of the agreement, MediPharm will use its manufacturing capabilities under its Good Manufacturing Practice (“GMP”) certification in Canada to produce Avicanna’s advanced RHO Phyto medical cannabis products, and Pura H&W topicals for sale by Medical Cannabis by Shoppers. The partnership provides Avicanna with a route to market for Canadian and international sales, as well as pharmaceutical manufacturing for clinical trials with its Canadian research hospital collaborators. Additionally, Avicanna will grant MediPharm a license to use proprietary Avicanna formulations to develop additional white label branded products for the domestic and international market. MediPharm’s pharmaceutical and GMP-certified manufacturing capabilities and its international supply chain capabilities will be leveraged to produce and deliver the proprietary finished products to partners worldwide.
  • At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement for approximately $2.56 million, issuing 3,200,000 units at a price of $0.80 per unit. The financing primarily included strategic partners, including Tasly International Capital Limited, a division of Tasly Holding Group Co., Ltd., a large healthcare and pharmaceutical group in China.
  • The Company reduced its operating cash outflows by approximately 40%, for the six months ending June 30, 2020, compared to the six months ending June 30, 2019.

Recent Developments

  • The Company’s RHO Phyto medical cannabis products launched on the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers portal, commencing with the “Micro Drop” oil formulations. Micro Drop oil formulations are the first of the RHO Phyto formulary of advanced medical cannabis products available for patients and health care practitioners on the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers platform. This product line includes advanced formulations under the “Cannabis 2.0” regulations that have undergone years of research and development and been manufactured under GMP standards by MediPharm. RHO Phyto sublingual sprays and topical products are expected to be available through the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers platform in the third quarter of 2020, with capsules to follow in the fourth quarter. Medical Cannabis by Shoppers is a subsidiary of Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.
  • On August 11, 2020, the Company announced a strategic partnership with Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (“RWB”), a multi-state operator active in the U.S. cannabis and hemp sectors, for the distribution of and commercialization of Pura H&W Hemp-Derived CBD-Based Topical Products in the United States. RWB will pay Avicanna an upfront fee in the amount of CAD$250,000 in cash, along with minimum purchase requirements, including the purchase of USD$250,000 worth of product within the first six months of the term, for the rights to be the exclusive distributor of Avicanna’s Pura H&W branded cosmetic products in the US. Under the agreement, RWB also has the right to purchase Avicanna’s cosmetic products for distribution into the US and certain other territories under brands of RWB’s choosing. The initial product offerings under the agreement will include body and face lotions, cosmetic creams, gels and serums, as well as soaps and bath bombs.
  • Avicanna, in collaboration with CARG at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto, was awarded additional non-dilutive funding in the form of a peer-reviewed grant by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (“NSERC“) to develop a cannabinoid-based formulation for the treatment of COVID-19 related lung inflammation. This peer reviewed grant provides funding support in addition to the recently awarded Mitacs Grant.
  • In collaboration with Dr. Jibran Khokhar, an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph, Avicanna was also awarded a two-year NSERC Alliance grant to evaluate the neurobiological underpinnings of cannabis toxicosis in a preclinical model, and to test the potential efficacy of Avicanna’s naturally-derived cannabinoids and formulations for treatment of tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC“) overdose.
  • In anticipation of the launch of the RHO Phyto product line in Canada, Avicanna hosted its third annual symposium, “Medical Cannabis 2.0”, on July 21st, 2020 through a virtual format. The presentations focused on the evolution of medical cannabis including the Avicanna led advancements in R&D for novel cannabinoid delivery forms and formulations. Presenters including Dr. Ruth Ross (Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Senior Scientist, Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) and Dr. Hance Clarke (Staff Anesthesiologist, Director Pain Services, Director Good Hope Ehlers Danlos Clinic, Medical Director of The Pain Research Unit, Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesia, University of Toronto). Over 1,000 participants attended the symposium.
  • Avicanna announced that its RHO Phyto line of products will be participating in a Medical Cannabis Real-World Evidence (“MC-RWE“) clinical study at the University Health Network (“UHN“) in partnership with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers. The study will be led by Dr. Hance Clarke, Director of Pain Services at Toronto General Hospital, and will examine the efficacy of a select group of medical cannabis products including Avicanna’s RHO Phyto line of products on patient reported outcomes of pain, sleep and anxiety. All products used in MC-RWE must complete analytical testing through select testing laboratories and entered through the TruTrace StrainSecure™ platform. This provides Avicanna with a second commercial channel to the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers portal for its medical products to UHN, which is Canada’s largest network of research hospitals and doctors.

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