CannabisNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) Announces Additional $10M Investment in TerrAscend Canada Inc.

October 2, 2019 09:08:25

Canopy Rivers (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis, today announced completion of a US$10 million investment in TerrAscend Canada Inc., a subsidiary of its portfolio company TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF). According to the update, the investment includes the purchase of 13,243 units, with each consisting of one unsecured convertible debenture of TerrAscend Canada with a principal amount of C$1,000 and 25.2 common share purchase warrants of TerrAscend exercisable until October 2, 2024. TerrAscend is the first and only cannabis company with sales in Canada, the U.S. and Europe with an international portfolio that includes a robust research and development platform, domestic and international cultivation, processing, distribution facilities, and medical and adult-use branded cannabis products. “We think TerrAscend is uniquely positioned to meet the evolving consumer demands in the three largest cannabis markets worldwide,” Canopy Rivers President and CEO Narbe Alexandrian said in the news release. “We strongly believe in TerrAscend’s ability to execute on its global strategy, market a diversified brand portfolio, and build on its recent acquisitions, and this additional investment is an affirmation of that belief.”

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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 identifies 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 Corporation (TSX: WEED, NYSE: CGC) 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. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.CanopyRivers.com.

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