Pursuant to the Agreement, Cannabis Wheaton has agreed to invest $30 million in ABcann as follows:
- on the date that is the earlier of 10 days of the final closing of CW's previously announced financing or by June 30, 2017, CW will subscribe for $15 million of ABcann common shares (each, an "ABcann Share") at an agreed upon valuation of $2.25 per ABcann Share; and
- on the date that is the earlier of 10 days of CW raising an aggregate of $150 million or March 31, 2018, CW will subscribe for an additional $15 million at a price per ABcann Share equal to the greater of two times the 10 day volume average trading price of the ABcann Shares at the relevant time or $2.25.
- Upon completion of the $30 million investment, and upon accepting ABcann's construction budget and timeline for the construction of the Expansion Production Area, Cannabis Wheaton will provide all necessary funding to complete the construction of the Expansion Production Area. This expansion will be in addition to ABcann's current 100,000 square foot facility that is commencing construction imminently. In return, CW will receive 50% of the proceeds (net of certain costs) of future wholesale or retail sales completed by ABcann with respect to cannabis produced in the Expansion Production Area (the "EPA Allocation"). CW's entitlement to the EPA Allocation will not begin until after the completion of CW's $30 million investment.
Chuck Rifici said "This now adds a sixth licence to the Cannabis Wheaton portfolio, and our first publicly traded producer with a sales licence. Over the past three years, I've watched ABcann's involvement and evolution in the Canadian cannabis industry. They are widely recognized for their proprietary cultivation methods that produce high quality cannabis with industry leading yields. It's clear to us that they had their pick of funding sources, so it's an honour to make this announcement today."
This partnership will bring to ABcann the support and funds necessary to break ground on the Kimmett site. Once construction is complete, the additional cultivation space will provide Cannabis Wheaton with an estimated 8,000,000 grams of cannabis per year."
"This Partnership is a great opportunity for both ABcann and Cannabis Wheaton. ABcann significantly enhances its cash position through the equity investment, providing ABcann with the capital to construct up to 180,000 square feet of fully funded capacity." said Aaron Keay, CEO of ABcann.
The Agreement remains subject to certain conditions precedent, including receipt by ABcann of applicable Health Canada and other regulatory approvals and the ability of the parties to agree on future construction budgets and timelines.
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