$TCAN Appoints Mr. Steve Giblin to the Board of Directors

Vancouver, British Columbia–(March 12, 2019) – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) (“TransCanna” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of new Director, Mr. Steve Giblin. Mr. Giblin is an accomplished leader in the Global hospitality, technology and real estate industries with a demonstrated track record of value creation.

Mr. Giblin has strong C suite relationships with Marriott, Hilton, and Radisson brands and he managed the Silverbirch and Delta hotel real estate portfolios for the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation. As CEO of Silverbirch, he grew revenues from $280m up to $500m and increased the portfolio value over 50%. He has worked closely with other companies including established brands like that of Bentall Kennedy, Great West Life and general contractors, Ellis Don, PCL and Bird.

“We’re extremely pleased to welcome Steve to our team. His Expertise managing complex businesses in competitive markets and the breadth of his experience will assist us in our growth initiative and follow through on our corporate governance initiatives.” stated Jim Pakulis CEO.

“I am looking forward to working with The Management and the board to create value for our investors and continue to grow the company. I recognize the unique position that TransCanna represents and firmly believe the opportunities Mr. Pakulis has identified in the California market place can be addressed.” added Mr. Giblin.

Mr. Giblin will be replacing Mr. John Dacosta. The company wishes to thank Mr. Dacosta for his support and efforts in helping the company launch.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (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 Transcanna Holdings Inc.

TransCanna Holdings Inc. is a Canadian based company providing branding, transportation and distribution services, through its wholly-owned California subsidiaries, to a range of industries including the cannabis marketplace.

For further information, please visit the Company’s website at www.transcanna.com or email the Company at info@transcanna.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Mr. James Pakulis
President and Chief Executive Officer
For Investor Information please email info@transcanna.com
Telephone: (604) 609-6199

The information in this news release includes certain information and statements about management’s view of future events, expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward looking statements. These statements are based upon assumptions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Because of these risks and uncertainties and as a result of a variety of factors, the actual results, expectations, achievements or performance may differ materially from those anticipated and indicated by these forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: the expected purchase of the facility, the terms of the facility acquisition, the payment of finders fees in relation thereto, the ability of the Company to secure financing and the acquisition of appropriate licenses for the facility. Any number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements as well as future results. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in forward looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that the expectations of any forward looking statements will prove to be correct. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward looking statements or otherwise.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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• Cannabis industry job postings rose 445 percent in 2017
• Cannabis Strategic Ventures poised to meet this growing demand through multiple diverse subsidiaries
• PureOrganix, one such subsidiary, offers top-quality products that meet strict health and safety specifications

Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS), a company focused on supporting entrepreneurial growth in the legal cannabis sector, offers personnel solutions to equip cannabis industry purveyors with the staffing resources that they need to achieve continued growth. Serving all vertical layers of the cannabis industry, Cannabis Strategic Ventures customizes its staffing services to each company’s individual needs, servicing cultivators, manufacturers, dispensaries and others in the cannabis marketplace.

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$TGODF Valens Agreement Accelerates Canadian Hemp Strategy

TORONTO, March 11, 2019 – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or “TGOD”) (TSX:TGOD) (US:TGODF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a multi-year extraction services contract with Valens GroWorks Corp. (CSE: VGW) (OTC: VGWCF) (“Valens“).

Valens is a licenced provider of cannabis products and services specializing in various proprietary extraction, distillation, cannabinoid isolation and purification technologies. Partnering with Valens will accelerate TGOD’s Canadian hemp strategy and allow for early market entry of TGOD’s organic hemp-derived CBD product lines within the coming months.

Under the terms of the initial 2-year agreement, Valens will process, extract and purify TGOD’s cannabis and hemp biomass under conditions specified by TGOD as demanded by final product manufacturing and formulation requirements. TGOD will supply Valens with significant quantities of cannabis and hemp and Valens will provide extraction purification services processing the cannabis and hemp into premium quality resins and distillates. TGOD intends to use the concentrated cannabinoid resins and distillates to produce oils, sprays and capsules as well as oils for vaporization and future edible, beverage and topical products.

TGOD has been working closely with Valens to help expedite the pathway to organic certification for Valens organic processing methodologies. Upon certification, TGOD will have exclusive access to services provided by Valens for certified organic extraction processing for a period of 1 year.

The demand for non-intoxicating hemp-derived CBD products has been strong and supported through significant patient and consumer research. Being first to market in Canada with organically certified hemp-derived CBD products allows TGOD to capture organic CBD market share securing future growth in this newly legalized cannabinoid vertical.

“The ability to partner with skilled and specialized extraction operators such as Valens will add significant bench strength to TGOD’s already robust extraction capabilities in Canada, Poland and Jamaica. We believe the importance of high-quality cannabis oils will continue to greatly increase as patients and consumers look for safer and healthier delivery methods.”

“We are excited to work with TGOD, Canada’s premier certified organic producer,” said Tyler Robson, CEO of Valens. “Organic resonates with consumers, and Valens looks forward to helping accelerate TGOD’s time to market with the launch of its hemp-derived CBD product line in the coming months.”

On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.

About Valens GroWorks

Valens GroWorks Corp. is a research-driven, vertically integrated Canadian cannabis company focused on downstream secondary extraction methodology, distillation and cannabinoid isolation and purification, as well as associated quality testing with three wholly-owned subsidiaries located in and around Kelowna, BC. Subsidiary Valens Agritech (“VAL”) holds a license to cultivate cannabis and produce cannabis oil under the Cannabis Act, as well as a license to conduct analytical testing for the cannabis industry.  VAL currently has extraction processing and supply agreements with various leading producers across Canada. Subsidiary Valens Labs is a Health Canada licensed ISO 17025 accredited cannabis testing lab providing sector-leading analytical services and has partnered with Thermo Fisher Scientific to develop a Centre of Excellence in Plant Based Science. Subsidiary Valens Farms is in the process of becoming a purpose-built facility in compliance with European Union (EU) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards, ensuring the product from this facility can be exported anywhere in the world where Cannabis is nationally legal for medical or adult usage purposes. For more information, please visit http://valensgroworks.com. The Company’s investor deck can be found specifically at http://valensgroworks.com/investors/

For further information, please contact:

Scott Young
Valens GroWorks Corp.
Telephone: +1.705.888.2756

About The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX:TGOD) is a publicly traded, premium global organic cannabis company, with operations focused on medical cannabis markets in Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as the Canadian adult-use market. The Company grows high quality, organic cannabis with sustainable, all-natural principles. TGOD’s products are laboratory tested to ensure patients have access to a standardized, safe and consistent product. TGOD has a planned capacity of 219,000 kgs and is building 1,643,600 sq. ft. of cultivation and processing facilities across Ontario, Quebec, Jamaica and Denmark.

TGOD’s Common Shares and warrants issued under the indenture dated November 1, 2017 trade on the TSX under the symbol “TGOD” and “TGOD.WT”, respectively.

For more information on The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd., please visit www.tgod.ca.

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$NUGS Innovating in the Cannabis Space, Secures $3M Investment

• Cannabis Strategic Ventures focuses on building category leaders within the cannabis and CBD space
• It has varied subsidiaries that advance its goal of molding the future of the cannabis marketplace
• The company recently obtained a $3 million investment for business and operations expansion

Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (OTC: NUGS) concentrates on supporting entrepreneurial growth within the emerging legal cannabis sector. It acquires, incubates, develops and partners with brands on a global scale to build category leaders within the cannabis and CBD (cannabidiol) space. The company has a portfolio of subsidiaries that comprise The Asher House Wellness, Budhire, Fitamins, LYXR, Halo Filters and Pure Applied Sciences Inc. Cannabis Strategic Ventures is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

The company offers outsourced personnel solutions custom-made to match the growth potential of cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, dispensaries and other participants in the cannabis market. Furthermore, Cannabis Strategic Ventures engages in investment opportunities in the real estate, cultivation, extraction, distribution, packaging, dispensary operations and…

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$GGBXF Issues Common Shares

COLUMBUS, OH, March 8, 2019 – Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) (“GGB” or “the Company”) today announced issuance of shares of common stock for completed consulting services with JDS 4300 Consulting LLC (“JDS”) and TSB Consulting LLC (“TSB”) for arm’s length previously-rendered strategic corporate advisory and corporate structure and reorganization services, respectively. In exchange for the services rendered under these agreements, the Company has issued to JDS USD$687,469.31 (CAN$924,000) in GGB common shares, and has issued to TSB USD$171,867.33 (CAN$231,000) in GGB common shares, with the price of each share issuance reflecting the GGB share price of USD$3.44 (CAN$4.62) as of the close of trading on March 6, 2019. The common shares for both agreements are subject to a lock up agreement for a period of 12 months from the effective date.

About Green Growth Brands
Green Growth Brands expects to dominate the cannabis and CBD market with a portfolio of emotion-driven brands that people love. Led by Peter Horvath, the GGB team is full of retail and consumer packaged goods experts with decades of experience building successful brands. Join the movement at GreenGrowthBrands.com.

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Certain information in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements under applicable securities law. Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as “may”, “should”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “intend”, “forecast” and similar expressions.   Forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks, including, without limitation, risks associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry events; marketing costs; loss of markets; future legislative and regulatory developments involving medical and recreational marijuana; inability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, and/or inability to access sufficient capital on favorable terms; the marijuana industry in the United States, income tax and regulatory matters; the ability of the Company to implement its business strategies; competition; currency and interest rate fluctuations and other risks, including those factors described under the heading “Risks Factors” in the Company’s Annual Information Form dated November 26, 2018 which is available on the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR.

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. The forward-looking statements contained in this release is made as of the date hereof and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

This announcement does not constitute an offer, invitation or recommendation to subscribe for or purchase any securities and neither this announcement nor anything contained in it shall form the basis of any contract or commitment. In particular, this announcement does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities in the United States, or in any other jurisdiction in which such an offer would be illegal.

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$NUGS Expands Portfolio with Northern California Cultivation Site

$TGODF Latest Extraction Techniques Filling Demand For Wider Range of CBD

Palm Beach, FL – March 7, 2019 – In an article titled: “The Economics of Extraction” the Cannabis Business Times (CBT) predicted that consumers will demand more and more retail choices: “CBT reported that vape cartridge sales in California reached $100 million for the combined months of November and December 2017. The next bestselling concentrate product during that time was wax, with $7.4 million in sales. The stated total of all concentrate revenue in California for that same period was $140.9 million… Based on those figures, it’s clear that vape cartridges dominate sales. But why? The simple answer: user convenience.”   The article continued: “With this data, some companies will successfully focus strictly on cartridge sales, but the cartridge industry is destined to become competitive and saturated. Everyone has, or will soon have, their own branded cartridge without a strategic advantage like a rare cultivar, proprietary device, or efficient and/or superior extraction methodologies and practices. CBT believes many companies will produce a vape cartridge that is no better nor cheaper than the rest, and these companies will suffer due to little or no brand recognition and will struggle to compete with products that possess strategic advantages (such as the ones mentioned). Therefore, extract companies need to find means to efficiently produce a diversified range of concentrates—and not rely strictly on vape cartridge sales.   Active Companies from around the market with current developments this week include:  Chemesis International Inc. (CSE: CSI) (OTC: CADMF), Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON), HEXO Corp. (NYSE: HEXO) (TSX: HEXO), The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (OTC: TGODF) (TSX: TGOD), Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY).

Consumers will ultimately demand a wide range of products and offerings. Future consumers will be educated on cannabis’s nuances and characteristics. In turn, many will prefer to purchase superior- tasting, connoisseur-quality products over artificial or formulated flavors or poor-quality concentrates. If the superior offerings are affordable, that is all the better for the consumer.  Extractors need to be mindful not only of a product’s strategic market advantages over another, but also the costs associated with extraction equipment as well as the cost of required basic materials (such as solvents) that can accumulate rapidly and increase production overhead.

Chemesis International Inc. (CSE: CSI) (OTCQB: CADMF)  BREAKING NEWS:  Chemesis International  announces it has entered into binding agreements to acquire 100% of a fully-operational extraction and manufacturing facility in Cathedral City, California (“Facility”).  Once completed, this transaction (“Acquisition”) will expand the Company’s processing ability to over 500,000 kg of cannabis annually. The new state-of-the-art facility is fully licensed, and the Acquisition is expected to double the Company’s current capacity to process large amounts of cannabis to extract THC, CBD and other cannabinoid and terpene products.

The Facility is located within close proximity to the Company’s existing licensed extraction facility, which commenced operations this quarter.  Upon completion, the Acquisition will permit the Company to operate two fully licensed and commercialized facilities, which is expected to streamline resources for the Company’s controlled expansion plan within the U.S.

The Acquisition will result in the Company acquiring control over the following licenses:

• Cannabis Business Local License, #MCL-17-007-M-18
• Cannabis Business Local License, #MCL-17-007-C-18
• Type 7 Manufacturing License – Adult & Medical Cannabis Products, #CDPH-T00000362

Furthermore, the Company is exploring the possibility of processing hemp at the Facility for full spectrum plant extracts rich in CBD and leveraging the hemp legalization provisions of the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill to capitalize on the expected increased demand for CBD.  It has been estimated that the CBD market will have a value of over $2.1 billion by 2020^[1]. Legislation is currently pending in California that would accommodate incorporating hemp-derived cannabinoids and terpenes into the currently regulated cannabis supply chain (similar to neighboring legal cannabis states like Oregon), as well as non-THC-infused food, beverages and cosmetics.

“The Company will, upon completion of the Acquisition, significantly increase its production and manufacturing capabilities in the U.S.,” said CEO of Chemesis, Edgar Montero. “The addition of this new facility will allow the Company to extract high-quality cannabinoids and terpenes for use in a wide variety of consumer products.  Chemesis will then be able to leverage its existing expertise in extraction, distribution, and sales to continue growing revenues and build long-term value. I believe this expansion will open up considerable new revenue opportunities for the Company when we begin processing hemp,” added Montero.

Under the terms of this acquisition, Chemesis will pay $1,000,000 USD 90 days from closing and issue 4,600,000 shares. The stock is subject to 36-month lock-up/leak-out guidelines.  The Acquisition is expected to close on or about March 30, 2019.    Read this and more news for Chemesis International at:   https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-csi/

[1] Hemp Business Journal

In the industry developments and happenings in the market this week include:   

Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON.TO)  this week confirmed that it had sold all of its common shares in the capital of Whistler Medical Marijuana Corporation (“Whistler“), representing approximately 19 percent of Whistler’s issued and outstanding common shares, to Aurora Cannabis Inc. (“Aurora”) for a total purchase price of approximately C$175 million, payable by the issuance of common shares in the capital of Aurora (“Aurora Common Shares”), and subject to certain working capital adjustments and holdbacks (the “Transaction”).

“We’d like to thank and congratulate Whistler for their partnership over the past two years,” said Mike Gorenstein, CEO of Cronos Group. “Whistler’s commitment to creating high-quality products and establishing a premium brand has generated value for consumers and investors alike. We are proud to have been part of their growth and look forward to their progress through this venture.”

HEXO Corp. (NYSE: HEXO) (TSX: HEXO.TO) recently announced that it has entered into a syndicated credit facility with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”), as Sole Bookrunner, Co-Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent and Bank of Montreal as Co-Lead Arranger and Syndication Agent (together with CIBC, the “Lenders”). Under the terms of the credit facility, the Lenders will provide HEXO up to C$65 million of secured debt financing at a rate of interest that is expected to average in the mid-to-high 5% per annum range over its three-year term.

The credit facility consists of a C$50 million term loan and a C$15 million revolving loan, with an uncommitted option to increase the facility by up to C$135 million, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary legal and business conditions.  Both loans mature in 2022. HEXO may, at its discretion, repay the balance of the loans without penalty, at any time.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (OTCQX: TGODF) (TSX: TGOD.TO) this week announced that it has received organic certification from Pro-cert Organic Systems Ltd. (“Pro-cert”). This is the second certification body to endorse TGOD’s organic process at its Hamilton facility.

The Company is committed to the highest standards of organic cultivation of cannabis. TGOD cannabis is grown in soil, without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides, and is never irradiated. Canadian consumers have stated that they prefer organic cannabis. In a recent study conducted by Hill & Knowlton, over 50% of recreational consumers stated it was important that their cannabis was organic. When the same question was posed of medical patients, that number increased to 63%.

“Certified-organic provides consumers with the best cannabis experience, and the entire TGOD organization is committed to that standard,” said Brian Athaide, Director and CEO of TGOD.

Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY), a global leader in cannabis research, cultivation, production and distribution, this week announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Tilray Portugal Unipessoal Lda. (“Tilray Portugal”) has completed a successful harvest of medical cannabis at the Company’s European Union (EU) Campus in Portugal.

Tilray’s EU Campus in Portugal is a multi-faceted production facility that includes indoor, outdoor and greenhouse cultivation sites, as well as research labs, processing, packaging and distribution sites for medical cannabis and cannabinoid-derived medical products. To date, Tilray has invested approximately €20 million in the facility, which totals nearly 250,000 square-feet with additional room to expand.

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$RIV $RIV.V $CNPO Enters Into Alliance With Global Data Analytics Giant Nielsen

TORONTO, March 07, 2019 — Canopy Rivers Inc. (the “Company” or “Canopy Rivers”) (TSXV: RIV) congratulates its portfolio company Headset, Inc. (“Headset”) on the formation of its landmark strategic alliance with Nielsen Holdings plc (“Nielsen”) (NYSE: NLSN). Yesterday, Nielsen and Headset together announced an alliance that will provide U.S. cannabis market data and analytics to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies monitoring the cannabis space.

“This announcement from Headset and Nielsen validates our belief in the importance of data in the rapidly unfolding and brand-intensive cannabis industry,” said Narbe Alexandrian, President of Canopy Rivers. “Partnering with Nielsen, an S&P 500 company and global market leader in consumer data and insights, marks a significant step forward for Headset in its goal to help companies make more informed business decisions through data.”

Through their partnership, Headset and Nielsen will enable CPG companies to better understand and engage with the fast-changing and dynamic cannabis industry. Combining Nielsen’s consumer research capabilities with Headset’s real-time retail point of sale data and proprietary software platform will deliver greater visibility and insight into market-leading trends, consumer sentiment, the competitive product landscape, and potential interaction points within CPG categories. The first product of the Headset and Nielsen relationship will be a U.S.-focused industry report exploring market dynamics, consumer perceptions and motivations, and insights into purchase dynamics. While initially focused on the U.S., Headset and Nielsen also plan on developing a full suite of capabilities for the Canadian market.

About Canopy Rivers Inc.

Canopy Rivers is a unique investment and operating platform structured to pursue investment opportunities in the emerging global cannabis sector. Canopy Rivers works collaboratively with Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED, NYSE: CGC) to identify strategic counterparties seeking financial and/or operating support. Canopy Rivers has developed an investment ecosystem of complementary cannabis operating companies that represent various segments of the value chain across the emerging cannabis sector. As the portfolio continues to develop, constituents will be provided with opportunities to work with Canopy Growth and collaborate among themselves, which Canopy Rivers believes will maximize value for its shareholders and foster an environment of innovation, synergy and value creation for the entire ecosystem. Fore more information, please visit www.canopyrivers.com.

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Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects management’s expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the Company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: regulatory and licensing risks; the ability of brands, retailers marketers and investors to leverage data about the cannabis market; competition in the business intelligence and analytics software space; the ability of Headset and Nielsen to collaborate; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; the global regulatory landscape and enforcement related to cannabis, including political risks and risks relating to regulatory change; risks relating to anti-money laundering laws; compliance with extensive government regulation; public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry; and the risk factors set out in the Company’s final short form prospectus dated February 21, 2019, filed with Canadian securities regulators and available on the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For further information, please contact: 

Canopy Rivers Inc. 

Karoline Hunter
Sr. Director, Investor Relations & Communications
E-mail: ir@canopyrivers.com

Daniel Pearlstein
Executive Vice President, Strategy
E-mail: daniel@canopyrivers.com

$RIV $RIV.V $CNPOF Precision Extraction Solutions Announces Strategic Investment

Extraction Technology Leader Becomes Cornerstone Partner of New U.S.-Focused Cannabis Platform

DETROIT, March 6, 2019 — Precision Extraction Corporation (DBA Precision Extraction Solutions, “Precision” or “the Company”), a market leader in cannabis and hemp extraction technology, is pleased to announce it has received a significant capital investment from Rivers Innovations Inc. (“Rivers Innovations”), a private U.S. focused growth capital and strategic support platform founded and advised by the seed investment and strategic advisory group behind Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSXV: RIV).

“We believe Precision is ideally positioned in cannabis and hemp extraction and processing, an area of the value chain that has been an industry bottleneck, and one we believe is poised for considerable growth.  The significant domestic footprint and client base that Precision has developed to date makes them the perfect flagship partner for Rivers Innovations to tactfully enter the American market,” said Fabian Monaco, President of Rivers Innovations.

Precision is a specialized equipment manufacturer and service provider that has developed a portfolio of extraction and processing technologies utilized for hemp and cannabis extraction, refinement, and processing.  Precision has completed thousands of installations throughout regulated jurisdictions in the United States, Canada, as well as in select European markets.

“Innovation and technological development have always been at the core of our company’s values. The investment from Rivers Innovations will allow our industry-leading team of engineers, product developers, and R&D specialists to scale our business even more quickly, and financially unencumbered. We look forward to leveraging the benefits of this partnership to continue providing disruptive technologies and support services to the globally emerging cannabis and hemp markets,” said Nick Tennant, Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Precision.

Rivers Innovations seeks to enter financial and strategic partnerships with companies operating in high margin, high barrier to entry segments of the cannabis and hemp value chains. Rivers Innovations focuses on investment opportunities and partnerships in the U.S. cannabis industry and other international emerging cannabis markets, in each case, where cannabinoids have been legalized for medicinal, therapeutic or adult-use.  As regulations continue to evolve and demand for formulated cannabinoid products continues to increase, both Precision and Rivers Innovations believe that specialized extraction and refinery equipment and service operations will be critical.

“We selected Rivers Innovations as our financial and strategic partner because we share similar industry outlooks, we have complementary strategic relationship networks, and this partnership positions our companies optimally to leverage each other’s strengths. Not only does Rivers Innovations provide access to capital and increased visibility in the capital markets, their ability to integrate expertise and human capital resources into our organization is of tremendous value,” stated Marc Beginin, CEO of Precision.

According to cannabis industry analysts the Brightfield Group, the hemp-CBD market alone could hit $22 billion by 2022. Precision extraction technologies are a key component for CBD oil and isolate production.

Media Contact:
Nicholas Shafer
VP, Marketing and Business Strategy
Precision Extraction Solutions
855-420-0020 x11
nics@precisionextraction.com

$YGYI Targets May 2019 Launch for CBD Coffee

SAN DIEGO, March 6, 2019  — Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI), a leading omni-direct lifestyle company, announced the planned launch of coffee infused with CBD. YGYI had been working on a CBD coffee with the launch of its HempFX™ line of full-spectrum CBD products with ambition of being able to provide specific dosing via a K-Cup or single-serve delivery system.  The company’s very recent acquisition of Khrysos Industries, and the validation capabilities of its newly acquired INX Labs, helped significantly accelerate the process. YGYI intends to launch two brands taking advantage of its broad distribution capabilities. The HempFX Brand of CBD-infused coffee is expected to begin pre-sales in early May through Youngevity International’s sizeable sales network with full-scale distribution taking place later in the month. YGYI’s wholly-owned subsidiary, CLR Roasters, has already begun retail sales presentations of its Javalution brand of CBD-infused coffee and also anticipates an end-of-May shipping timeframe to retail store shelves.

Dave Briskie, President and CFO of YGYI, stated, “We are enthusiastic that the capabilities of our team at Khrysos Industries is delivering dividends so quickly. We have been perplexed in delivering CBD to a cup of coffee at consistent doses, but now we have a solution that passes the scrutiny of laboratory testing and we are excited to bring these products to market. Our team at Khrysos has cracked the code on the production of water-soluble CBDs.”

Dr. Dwayne Dundore, President of Khrysos Industries, stated, “We believe this technology has broad application in a number of areas of product development and certainly reaches beyond coffee. Our water-soluble CBD technology is deliverable in both powders and liquids which creates a wide opportunity across the product development spectrum.”

“The initial line of coffees for both brands will be available in four profiles including Donut Shop, Dark Roast, House Blend, and French Vanilla – all delivered in a single-serve format yielding 10 milligrams of CBD to the cup,” stated Ernesto Aguila, President of CLR Roasters. “We are extremely pleased with the taste of the product, and the samples that we have provided to a host of retailers have led to strong reviews as well. It is very exciting to bring a new product to market that has so much interest within the coffee beverage category. I have not seen a door opener like this since Javalution Coffee Company created the first fortified coffees.”

About CLR Roaster

Youngevity’s coffee manufacturing division, CLR Roasters, was established in 2001 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary. CLR Roasters is a full-sized coffee roaster that produces gourmet coffees under its own boutique brands — Café La Rica®, Josie’s Java House®, and Javalution®; manufactures a variety of private labels for major national chains; and for the direct selling channel under Youngevity International. The company remains one of the largest suppliers in North America to the cruise line industry. CLR was the first entrant into the fortified coffee niche with its Youngevity JavaFit® brand. In May 2014, CLR acquired a coffee plantation and processing facility in Nicaragua, allowing the entity to control coffee production and quality — from field to cup.

About Youngevity International, Inc.

YGYI, Inc. (NASDAQ:YGYI), is a leading omni-direct lifestyle company offering a hybrid of the direct selling business model, that also offers e-commerce and the power of social selling. Assembling a virtual Main Street of products and services under one corporate entity, YGYI offers products from the eight top selling retail categories: health/nutrition, home/family, food/beverage (including coffee), spa/beauty, fashion, essential oils, photo, as well as innovative services. The Company was formed in the course of the summer 2011 merger of Youngevity Essential Life Sciences with Javalution® Coffee Company (now part of the company’s food and beverage division). The resulting company became Youngevity International, Inc. in July 2013. For investor information, please visit YGYI.com. Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.  

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Contacts

Youngevity International, Inc.
Dave Briskie
President and Chief Financial Officer
1 800 982 3189 X6500

Investor Relations
YGYI investor relations
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$PBIO on Uptick Newswire Stock Day Podcast Talking Ultra Shear Technology

PHOENIX, AZ / March 6, 2019 / Uptick Newswire Stock Day Podcast welcomed Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (OTCQB: PBIO) (“PBI” or the “Company”), a leader in the development and sale of innovative, broadly enabling, pressure-based solutions for the worldwide life sciences industry. The Company’s President and CEO, Mr. Richard T. Schumacher, joined Stock Day host Mr. Everett Jolly to discuss the Company’s progress in developing its unique and proprietary Ultra Shear Technology (UST) platform, and the use of this platform to process Hemp CBD Oil into a water-soluble ”nanoemulsion”.

A short video of the UST process and its ability to make Hemp CBD Oil water soluble can be seen on the Pressure BioSciences website (www.pressurebiosciences.com).

Mr. Jolly began the interview by reminding listeners that he had been saying for months that PBI was severely undervalued and that investors should consider adding PBIO to their portfolios. He then pointed out that PBIO has had a very exciting few weeks on the market, during which time the stock’s volume had increased 10x or more and the stock price had nearly doubled. He concluded his opening remarks by stating that he felt the stock still remained significantly under-valued, even at these new levels.

Mr. Jolly then asked Mr. Schumacher to remind listeners what the Company does. Mr. Schumacher commented: ”We are a technology company. We are focused on incorporating the significant benefits of high-pressure in our products, which are mainly comprised of instruments and associated consumables.” He continued by stating that the Company has over 200 customers – many of whom are well-known bio-pharmaceutical companies, academic laboratories, and world-class research scientists and that these customers have purchased over 300 high-pressure instruments to date.

Mr. Schumacher shared that the high-pressure applications and technologies offered by the Company represent a major paradigm shift from laboratory and processing methods of just a few years ago and that this issue has made it difficult for the Company’s products to be accepted by research scientists. However, with publications and presentations from Key Opinion Leaders on the features and benefits of PBI’s pressure-based products finally taking root after years of education and a multitude of supportive data, sales are increasing, interest in PBIO has never been higher, and the future looks bright for our Company.

Mr. Schumacher then highlighted the Company’s newest technology platform, Ultra Shear Technology (UST), which he said combines very high pressure with intense shearing (cutting) forces, resulting in a proprietary processing method unlike anything on the market today. As an example of the power of the UST method, he used the example of oil and water – generally, they do not mix, but after processing with UST, during which time oil drops are broken down into tiny droplets far smaller than the original large drops. Subsequently, the oil becomes water-soluble and readily mixes with and disappears into the water. Mr. Schumacher stressed that this ability to make oil go into water is based on physics (cutting the oil drops into minuscule droplets) and not chemistry (no need to add a lot of chemicals).

Mr. Schumacher further stressed that this capability is incredibly useful in the CBD space, and has generated a lot of excitement. This is because CBD comes out of the cannabis plant in an oil, but because animals (including humans) are unable to digest oil very well, and because the CBD molecule is inside the oil drop, very little of the CBD is actually absorbed when CBD Oil is ingested. Conversely, when CBD is presented to the body in tiny droplets (as a ”nanoemulsion” after UST processing), the absorption rate is dramatically higher. Mr. Schumacher indicated they believe that UST is the answer to one of the major problems in CBD infused products today – how to make CBD Hemp Oil water soluble.

Mr. Schumacher reiterated that the Company had released a short video illustrating this process and showing its water solubility in a press release on February 13^th of this year.

Mr. Jolly then asked if PBI had seen an increase in interest because of the recent UST accomplishments, as well as its successes in other parts of the business. Mr. Jolly used as an example the news released earlier in the day regarding a new partnership with The Steinbeis Centre in Germany, and the revolutionary technology that the Company was developing with this world-renown German research center. Mr. Schumacher commented that just in the past week he had received over a dozen calls from U.S. and Canadian companies, research scientists, and investors, and that most (but not all) of the calls related to UST and the ability to use this novel technology platform to make nanoemulsions in the cannabis and other potentially lucrative fields of use.

The absorption of CBD from plant oil is a major problem that concerns many throughout the CBD industry. To that end, Mr. Schumacher stated, ”Companies are looking to make CBD oil water soluble in a natural way, one in which you do not need to add a lot of chemicals to make the oil soluble. That is exactly the path we are taking. We use physics (not chemistry) to break the CBD oil drops down to tiny nano-particles, which keeps them in solution. In addition, our recent data indicate that we do not lose or change any of the CBD in the starting material throughout the entire UST process. Those data are very important.”

Mr. Schumacher then stated that the Company had released data on February 21^st to prove that the UST method had sheared the Hemp Oil down to tiny, nano-particles and that no CBD was lost or changed in the process.

Mr. Schumacher closed by stating, ”We’re not a cannabis company. We are a platform technology company. We believe our proprietary UST platform can help make many products better, not just in cannabis but in many additional industries as well, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and food and beverage. All of our recent successes, in both our new UST and in our existing PCT and BaroFold technology platforms, make us very excited for all stakeholders in PBIO.”

To hear Mr. Schumacher’s entire interview, follow the link to the podcast here: https://upticknewswire.com/featured-interview-ceo-ric-schumacher-of-pressure-biosciences-inc-otcqb-pbio-12/

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About Pressure BioSciences, Inc.

Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (PBIO) is a leader in the development and sale of innovative, broadly enabling, pressure-based solutions for the worldwide life sciences industry. Our products are based on the unique properties of both constant (i.e., static) and alternating (i.e., pressure cycling technology, or “PCT”) hydrostatic pressure. PCT is a patented enabling technology platform that uses alternating cycles of hydrostatic pressure between ambient and ultra-high levels to safely and reproducibly control bio-molecular interactions (e.g., cell lysis, biomolecule extraction). Our primary focus is in the development of high pressure-based products for biomarker and target discovery, drug design and development, biotherapeutics characterization and quality control, food science, soil & plant biology, forensics, and counter-bioterror applications. Additionally, PBIO is actively expanding the use of our pressure-based technologies in the following areas: (1) the use of our recently acquired technology from BaroFold, Inc. (the “Barofold” technology) to allow entry into the biologics manufacturing and contract research services sector, and (2) the use of our recently-patented, scalable, high-efficiency, pressure-based Ultra Shear Technology (“UST”) platform to (i) create stable nanoemulsions of otherwise immiscible fluids (e.g., oils and water) and to (ii) prepare higher quality, homogenized, extended shelf-life or room temperature stable low-acid liquid foods that cannot be effectively preserved using existing non-thermal technologies.

For more information about PBI, please click on the following website link:

http://www.pressurebiosciences.com

Or please visit PBI on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Investor Contacts:

Richard T. Schumacher, President, and CEO (508) 230-1828 (T)

Bradford A. Young, Ph.D., MBA, Sr. VP & Chief Commercial Officer (508) 230-1829 (F)

About Uptick Newswire and the ”Stock Day” Podcast

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$TGODF Multiple Reports Project Increasing Revenues For Global Cannabis Markets

Palm Beach, FL – March 6, 2019 – Anyone who has been trying to keep abreast of where the cannabis markets are and where they may be going, revenue-wise, will have undoubtedly come across revenue projections in the headlines of almost every article. There is a reason for that. In fact, its because it seems that most, if not all projections, foreshadow all the ones that have come before. It seems as if every new report exceeds the projections from the previous report. Whether the numbers are right or wrong, they certainly paint a confident picture of future growth and more growth.  One of the first such reports was discussed in The Rolling Stone, which said: “For years, experts have predicted that if the cannabis industry expands at its current rate, the American market will reach $20 billion by 2020. But it turns out that one market is spinning off into a mega-industry of its own: according to a new estimate from cannabis industry analysts, the hemp-CBD market alone could hit $22 billion by 2022.   Active Companies from around the market with current developments this week include:  Player’s Network, Inc. (OTC: PNTV), Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE: ACB) (TSX: ACB), The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF), Puration, Inc. (OTC: PURA), Namaste Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: N) (OTC: NXTTF).

A Forbes article, quoting another report, added: “…over the next 10 years, the legal cannabis industry will see much progress around the globe. Spending on legal cannabis worldwide is expected to hit $57 billion by 2027. The adult-use (recreational) market will cover 67% of the spending; medical marijuana will take up the remaining 33%.  The largest group of cannabis buyers will be in North America, going from $9.2 billion in 2017 to $47.3 billion a decade later. The largest growth spread, however, is predicted within the rest-of-world markets, from $52 million spent in 2017 to a projected $2.5 billion in 2027.”

Player’s Network, Inc. (OTCQB: PNTV) BREAKING NEWS:  Player’s Network, is in the process of changing its name to Green Leaf Farms International, Inc. PNTV/GLFI, a rapidly growing company in the worldwide cannabis market and CBD industries, with operations in Nevada and now Argentina, announced today that together with its Argentina joint venture partner, Cannava, it has received approval from the Argentine government to import cannabis seeds from the United States into Jujuy Province, Argentina.

This is the first time the Argentine government has approved such a venture. PNTV previously announced approval of seeds from a security standpoint, this approval, by the highest government agencies, was given exclusively to the joint venture with the goal of establishing Jujuy Province as the world’s leading supplier of cannabis oils, distillates, isolates, and biomass to a rapidly growing and underserved worldwide market.

As those knowledgeable of the industry know, there is an explosion of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and health-related cannabis-infused products entering the global marketplace. At the present time most of these products are being introduced by small, start-up companies, although press reports indicate that the market demand is becoming so large and expanding so rapidly that a number of Fortune 500 companies in a wide range of industries including soft drink, adult beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and other health related industries are developing their own CBD-infused products.

This greatly increased demand for cannabis raw materials – CBD (and in some countries THC) Oils, Distillates and Isolates – will soon make these a commodity like other agricultural products.  The company that dominates this market niche will be the one that establishes itself as the lowest cost, highest quality, reliable supplier. That supplier will be Green Leaf Farms International!

As previously announced, working in partnership with Jujuy Province, GLFI and its joint venture partner have negotiated a 99-year lease on 14,000 hectares or 34,600 acres (54 square miles) of prime agricultural land. The temperate climate near the equator allows virtually year-round growing conditions.  In addition, working with the Argentine government, a tax-free trade zone has been established for the processing and worldwide distribution of the cannabis oils, distillates, isolates, and biomass grown on this land.  Due to the quality of the land, ideal year-round growing conditions, low-cost agriculturally skilled labor force and, most importantly, absence of burdensome regulations and taxes, the company believes this joint venture with Argentina positions it to produce the highest quality, lowest cost raw materials that will enable GLFI to be the dominant player in this exploding worldwide market.  Read this entire press release and more news for PNTV at:   https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-pntv/

In the industry developments and happenings in the market this week include:   

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE: ACB) (TSX: ACB.TO) this week announced that it has completed the acquisition of all the issued and outstanding shares of privately held Whistler Medical Marijuana Corporation (“Whistler”), in an all-share transaction (the “Transaction”), pursuant to the terms of an amalgamation agreement dated January 31, 2019 among Whistler , Aurora, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurora (the “Agreement”).

Located in Whistler, British Columbia , Whistler has developed one of Canada’s most iconic cannabis brands, built on quality, award-winning, organic certified BC bud. The Transaction provides Aurora with a premium and differentiated organic certified product suite, expanding both its medical and consumer offerings, and reinforcing Aurora’s presence in the well-established west coast cannabis market.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD.TO) (OTCQX: TGODF) announced that it has received organic certification from Pro-cert Organic Systems Ltd. (“Pro-cert”). This is the second certification body to endorse TGOD’s organic process at its Hamilton facility.

The Company is committed to the highest standards of organic cultivation of cannabis. TGOD cannabis is grown in soil, without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides, and is never irradiated. Canadian consumers have stated that they prefer organic cannabis. In a recent study conducted by Hill & Knowlton, over 50% of recreational consumers stated it was important that their cannabis was organic. When the same question was posed of medical patients, that number increased to 63%.

“Certified-organic provides consumers with the best cannabis experience, and the entire TGOD organization is committed to that standard,” said Brian Athaide, Director and CEO of TGOD. “The certification from Pro-Cert, along with the earlier certification from ECOCERT means that both leading organic certification bodies have approved our process. This is testimony to the work of David Bernard-Perron, Vice President, Growing Operations, and the entire cultivation and Operations team in Hamilton.”

Puration, Inc. (OTCPK: PURA) On March 5 announced that it has scheduled an online presentation, this Thursday, March 7^th, 2019 to review new orders, opportunities and partnerships stemming from the EVERx CBD Sports Water event this past weekend at the Arnold Sports Festival. EVERx CBD Sports Water debuted its all new formula and packaging at the world-renowned Arnold Sports Festival this week in Columbus, Ohio where EVERx launched for the first time ever in 2017. The presentation will include updates on PURA’s work with Kali-Extracts (KALY) to formulate a 25 mg CBD infused beverage.  The presentation will also include highlights on new cannabis infused products the two companies are working to develop.

Namaste Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: N.V) (OTCQB: NXTTF) in February announced that it had reached a mutually agreed upon settlement with Sean Dollinger resulting in Mr. Dollinger entering into an advisory relationship with Namaste providing transition support to the Company to ensure the best interests of the business and stakeholders are met (the “Agreement”). Pursuant to the Agreement, Mr. Dollinger has withdrawn his previously announced legal application against the Company and has agreed to step down from all formal roles with the Company, including as a director, which will also enable him to spend more time with his young family and pursue other opportunities. Meni Morim remains Interim Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Namaste.

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$TGODF Receives Second Organic Certification at Hamilton Facility

TORONTO, March 5, 2019 – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or “TGOD”) (TSX:TGOD) (US:TGODF) is pleased to announce that it has received organic certification from Pro-cert Organic Systems Ltd. (“Pro-cert”). This is the second certification body to endorse TGOD’s organic process at its Hamilton facility.

The Company is committed to the highest standards of organic cultivation of cannabis. TGOD cannabis is grown in soil, without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides, and is never irradiated. Canadian consumers have stated that they prefer organic cannabis. In a recent study conducted by Hill & Knowlton, over 50% of recreational consumers stated it was important that their cannabis was organic. When the same question was posed of medical patients, that number increased to 63%.

“Certified-organic provides consumers with the best cannabis experience, and the entire TGOD organization is committed to that standard,” said Brian Athaide, Director and CEO of TGOD. “The certification from Pro-Cert, along with the earlier certification from ECOCERT means that both leading organic certification bodies have approved our process. This is testimony to the work of David Bernard-Perron, Vice President, Growing Operations, and the entire cultivation and Operations team in Hamilton.”

Pro-Cert is one of North America’s foremost certification bodies, with a client base including producers, processors and traders from across Canada and the United States. Pro-Cert’s certification programs are ISO 17065 compliant and accredited, providing global recognition and international access to the products that are certified. TGOD packaging will include the Pro-cert logo to convey the organic point of difference to consumers.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.

ABOUT THE GREEN ORGANIC DUTCHMAN HOLDINGS LTD.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX:TGOD) is a publicly traded, premium global organic cannabis company, with operations focused on medical cannabis markets in Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as the Canadian adult-use market. The Company grows high quality, organic cannabis with sustainable, all-natural principles. TGOD’s products are laboratory tested to ensure patients have access to a standardized, safe and consistent product. TGOD has a planned capacity of 219,000 kgs and is building 1,643,600 sq. ft. of cultivation and processing facilities across Ontario, Quebec, Jamaica and Denmark.

TGOD’s Common Shares and warrants issued under the indenture dated November 1, 2017 trade on the TSX under the symbol “TGOD” and “TGOD.WT”, respectively.

For more information on The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd., please visit www.tgod.ca.

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$TGODF $TGOD.V Establishes Leadership Position in Jamaica’s Medical Cannabis Market

• TGOD’s 49.18 percent interest in Jamaican cannabis company Epican includes cultivation, extraction, manufacturing facilities and retail distribution licenses
• Expansion of production capacity on the 100-acre site is timed to build inventory by up to 14,000 kg to meet forecast retail demand
• Flagship Kingston retail location continues to increase in month-over-month sales growth
• Company is testing the first high-tech medical cannabis vending machines using built-in biometric security features

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a cannabis-focused research and development company, and its Jamaican partner, Epican Medicinals Ltd. (“Epican”), are celebrating significant milestones toward establishing a leadership position in the island nation’s robust medical cannabis market. TGOD’s strategic partnership with Epican, first announced in June 2018 as an investment for a 49.18 percent interest in the company, serves the medical cannabis needs of Jamaica’s three million residents and nearly 4.3 million tourists (http://nnw.fm/Rg69A).

The relationship has been marked by nonstop highs for the partners, Brian Athaide, director and CEO of TGOD, stated in a news release…

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