BATTLE CREEK, Mich. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eden Empire Inc. (“EDEN™” or the “Company”) (EDEN:CSE) is excited to announce the near completion of its first retail dispensary location in the United States in Battle Creek, Michigan and that the Company will begin planning its grand opening date shortly thereafter. The Company is also pleased to announce that it has entered into debt settlement agreements (the “Debt Settlement”) with two arm’s length service providers (each, a “Service Provider” and, collectively, the “Service Providers”) of the Company to settle outstanding invoices for legal and construction services related to the Battle Creek dispensary in the aggregate amount of CAD$174,655.13 (the “Outstanding Amounts”).
In full settlement and satisfaction of the Outstanding Amounts, the Company has agreed to issue (a) 356,320 common shares of the Company at a deemed price of $0.178 per Common Share to one Service Provider; and (b) 695,188 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.16 per Common Share to the other Service Provider (collectively, the “Debt Shares”).
The issuance of the Debt Shares is subject to approval by the Canadian Securities Exchange. All Debt Shares issued in connection with the Debt Settlement are subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus a day from the date of issuance of the Debt Shares in accordance with applicable securities legislation.
Gerry Trapasso, CEO & Director commented, “We are elated to enter the U.S. cannabis market with our first retail dispensary in Battle Creek, Michigan. We are confident that the launch of EDEN’s street-style brand in the Michigan market will amass an even greater customer base whose needs have not been met by any other retail dispensary. We believe the return will be massive after cannabis sales in the State neared the $1B mark in 2020. We intend to roll out a direct-to-customer delivery service, furthering our reach and expanding sales beyond our brick and mortar location. We look to serve a large, specific market segment and look for our distinctive store design and unparalleled in-store experience to amplify our brand and loyal following. Additionally, we are thrilled to bring the leadership team of ABC Global Contracting on as valued shareholders of Eden Empire Inc.”
About Eden Empire
EDEN is in the business of investments and operations in the cannabis sector and engaging in retail cannabis sales. Eden intends to expand its retail operations in Canada and to expand its business to cannabis cultivation, extraction and processing and become a fully integrated cannabis product company in the United States.
EDEN has an award winning and established nationwide brand, including a substantial intellectual property portfolio, and a dedicated management team with extensive cannabis industry experience. Upon completion of EDEN’s currently intended acquisitions, and approval to operate its retail locations, the Company is expected to have a significant retail cannabis footprint in Canada and Michigan. Retail cannabis operations are an emerging sector with significant cash flow potential.
For further information or should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at investors@edenempire.com or 604-317-3936.
Gerry Trapasso, CEO
This press release is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States, and the securities described in this press release may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Cautionary note regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain "forward looking statements" and certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", “upon” "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans" or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements and information include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the successful completion of the EDEN’s first retail dispensary location in the United States; the potential for EDEN to amass a greater customer base in the Michigan market; the future returns of cannabis sales in the State of Michigan; the completion of the Debt Settlement; the approval of the Debt Settlement by the Canadian Securities Exchange; the success of EDEN’s roll out of is direct-to-customer delivery service; the potential for EDEN to amplify its brand and loyal following; the potential for the Company to expand its business to cannabis cultivation, extraction and processing and become a fully integrated cannabis product company in Canada and the United States; the completion of the Company’s currently intended acquisitions and approvals to operate its retail locations; the potential for the Company to have a significant retail cannabis footprint in British Columbia; the receipt of approvals from regulators in British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba and Michigan for licenses to operate cannabis retail stores; the future of the retail cannabis market generally and its cash flow potential; and proposed future transactions the Company may undertake and their expected timing.
Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking statements and information are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of the Company to control or predict, that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out herein, including but not limited to: the Company may not obtain the requisite regulatory approvals to operate and may not begin operating cannabis retail or cultivation and processing operations in British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba or Michigan; that the actual use of proceeds may differ from those currently stated; the inherent risks involved in the general securities markets; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; currency fluctuations; regulatory restrictions and the possibility for changes in laws, rules, and regulations in the industry; liability, competition, loss of key employees and other related risks and uncertainties. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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