CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Successfully Closes Acquisition of HemPoland

October 3, 2018 12:20:44

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning announced the closing and approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange of its acquisition of HemPoland. In connection with the transaction, the company has paid $7.75 million in cash and has issued 1,968,323 restricted shares that will be escrowed for a term of three years from closing. There is also a contingent consideration of up to 3,047,722 deferred shares based on HemPoland achieving $32 million in EBITDA for the financial year 2021. TGOD will invest an additional $10.3 million in HemPoland to fund innovative product development and rapid European expansion. “HemPoland has proven an ability to execute through quality product development and strong brand awareness. We are incredibly pleased with this transaction, a key milestone in our long-term acquisitions strategy. The acquisition is accretive to our shareholders, delivers immediate revenue, and opens a new vertical for TGOD. We’re incredibly excited to have such an innovative and strong entrepreneurial team join our TGOD family,” The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings CEO Brian Athaide stated in the news release.

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About The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. is a research & development company licensed under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (“ACMPR”) to cultivate medical cannabis. The Company carries out its principal activities producing cannabis from its facilities in Ancaster, Ont., pursuant to the provisions of the ACMPR and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) and its regulations. 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 funded capacity of 170,000 kg and is building 1,382,000 sq. ft. of cultivation facilities in Ontario, Quebec and Jamaica. The Company has developed a strategic partnership with Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB) whereby Aurora has invested approximately C$78.1 million for an approximate 17.5% stake in TGOD. In addition, the Company has raised approximately C$350 million and has over 20,000 shareholders. 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, visit the company’s website at www.TGOD.ca

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