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EuroLife Brands Announces an Agreement to Acquire a European Retail Chain with $3M+ in Revenue
Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – April 23, 2020) – EuroLife Brands (CSE: EURO) (FSE: 3CMA) (OTC Pink: EURPF) (“EuroLife” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated enterprise focused on the pan-European health and wellness sector, today announced it has entered into a Letter of Intent (the “LOI“) to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding securities of CWE European Holdings Inc., a Canadian Corporation, which owns and operates HANF Hemp Stores in Germany and Luxembourg. HANF is operating a seed-to-sale hemp CBD business in German-speaking countries in Europe, and will become a fully owned subsidiary by way of share exchange in consideration for the issuance of 100,000,000 common shares (the “Shares“) of EuroLife at a deemed price of $0.05 per Share to the shareholders of CWE for a deemed value of $5 million (the “Acquisition“). Upon completion of the transaction, CWE will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
The Shares issuable pursuant to the Acquisition are subject to escrow provisions over 36-months under a lock-up agreement with the CEO of the Company.
The parties will negotiate in good faith to finalize and execute a definitive agreement within 90 days of executing the LOI. The closing of the Acquisition is subject to customary terms and conditions, and regulatory approval.
“The team at HANF have built an impressive brand and base of retail stores in Germany and Luxembourg with significant growth potential. They posted over $3,000,000 CDN in sales last year alone,” said Shawn Moniz, CEO of EuroLife. “We have the opportunity to acquire the company in its early stages and aggressively grow its footprint across Europe together with other EuroLife Brand assets over the next two to three years. While Europe is currently experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic, the HANF retail locations have remained opened as an essential service, and CWE has experienced ongoing sales for its health and wellness products.
“We are extremely excited to join the EuroLife team, and build HANF into one of the largest retail brands in Germany and other European countries by increasing the number of stores significantly in the coming two years. We intend to make HANF continue as one of the leading and most recognized Health and Wellness CBD brands in Germany, the largest economy in Europe,” said Joern Follmer, CEO of HANF. “We are fortunate that our stores are an essential service during this COVID-19 outbreak. We remain open to serve the public in a safe and sanitary way. Our outlook is positive on the health of our business and of our customers. We are seeing a change in consumer behaviour towards healthy food choices, most likely due to what the world is experiencing during this pandemic. We are seeing a growing interest in, and acceptance of, healthy and organic hemp-based products for a healthy lifestyle.”
HANF CBD Hemp Stores:
CWE is seeking to become one of the largest CBD hemp retail and online retailers, building controlled access to Central European customers by opening retail locations in Germany, Austria and Luxembourg. Currently CWE owns and operates two subsidiaries: DCI GmbH in Germany with six (6) locations and a robust e-commerce web portal, and CBD Wellness Europe s.a.r.l operating one location in Luxembourg. CWE’s vision is to become a premiere and one of the largest hemp CBD retailers in German-speaking central Europe.
HANF offers in its retail outlets a range of over 300+ products from the world of hemp; HANF is taking a holistic, comprehensive approach to the universe of Health and Wellness CBD, offering a variety of products, including oils, edibles and cosmetics.
Hemp-based Health Seed Supplements
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CWE’s goal is to promote an organic, health-conscious lifestyle based mainly on hemp products, some containing CBD. Its HANF branded locations are known for their clean and safe profile, with friendly, knowledgeable staff, and an open and drug-free atmosphere emphasizing fairness towards producers, suppliers and customers. HANF Products available today include flower, oils, hemp-based cosmetics and edibles. Hemp is becoming the guiding light for an active, organic and health-conscious lifestyle, with its use in multiple applications, including products of everyday life such as food, nutraceuticals and clothing, with superior and more sustainable qualities.
HANF Management
Wenzel Cerveny, Managing Director, a seasoned restaurant owner and event organizer after an apprenticeship with Hilton Hotels, spent most of his career in the hospitality industry. Since 2012 through his activism as a spokesman for the legalization of Cannabis in Germany he became one of the most visible and prevalent activists for Medical Cannabis in Germany. In 2017 he founded the first HANF retail store in Munich.
Jöern Follmer, CEO of CWE, as co-founder of DCI GmbH (the German subsidiary of CWE), Jöern has been consulting with Wenzel since they met in 2016 on the campaign trail. Jöern is a serial entrepreneur that has sold his company to a NASDAQ firm in 1999, built up another company to take it public at the Deutsche Börse in 2005 and since 2008 has become an investment banker who has since then taken public more than 40 companies. Jöern studied Business Administration in Germany at Universität Bamberg and was awarded an M.B.A. degree in 1991 from TCU, Ft. Worth, TX, USA.
The German Cannabis Market
Statistics regarding the current number of German medical cannabis patients are not publicly available; however, online sources suggest there are more than 60,000 patients currently enrolled in the German program. The recently published “Germany Cannabis Report,” authored by Prohibition Partners, predicts the number of patients in Germany could increase to over 1 million by 2024. The report also suggests the aggregate market value for German medical cannabis has the potential to grow from 73 million euros in 2018 to over 7.5 billion euros in 2028. Adult recreational consumption and production of cannabis is currently not allowed in Germany and other parts of Europe, but Prohibition Partners reports cannabis legalization to be gaining support and when eventually passed will bring the combined German cannabis market to an estimated 16.2 billion euros in size by 2028.
A key driver of the cannabis market in Germany is the country’s German health care system. The public health care system covers up to 5 ounces of cannabis medication per medical user per month, including cannabis flower, oils, and pharmaceutical products (Sativex, Nabilone and Dronabinol).
About EuroLife Brands Inc.
EuroLife Brands (CSE: EURO) (FSE: 3CMA) (OTC Pink: EURPF) is a leading global markets cannabis brand empowering the medical, recreational and CPG cannabis industry worldwide through a data-driven CBD marketplace supported by exclusive and unbiased physician-backed cannabis education and detailed consumer analytics.
For additional information:
Contact: [email protected] or visit EuroLifeBrands.com.
No stock exchange or securities regulatory authority has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Some of the statements contained in this release are forward-looking statements, such as estimates and statements that describe the Issuer‘s future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that the Issuer or management expects a stated condition or result to occur. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. For a description of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and its business and affairs, readers should refer to the Company‘s Management‘s Discussion and Analysis and other disclosure filings with Canadian securities regulators, which are posted on www.sedar.com.
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TORONTO and GLIL YAM, Israel, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IM Cannabis Corp. (“IMC” or the “Company“) (NASDAQ: IMCC) (CSE: IMCC), a leading medical cannabis company with operations in Israel and Germany, is pleased to announce that Mr. Shmulik Arbel has been appointed to the Company’s board of directors (the “Board“) effective September 9, 2024. Mr. Arbel brings a wealth of experience in strategic plans that drive profitability, as well as, finance and corporate governance, further strengthening the company’s commitment to driving growth while focusing on sustainable profitability.
“We are thrilled to welcome Shmulik to our Board of Directors,” said Oren Shuster, Chief Executive Officer of IM Cannabis. “Shmulik’s extensive international experience at Leumi, coupled with his proven track record in banking and finance will be invaluable as we continue to deliver on our strategic initiatives.”
Mr. Arbel retired as Deputy CEO from Leumi, Israel’s largest banking group, in April 2023, where he was instrumental in business growth and leading the service revolution. With over 25 years of experience at Leumi, Arbel has held senior roles throughout the organization, such as head of retail banking, head of the corporate division, and as chairman of Leumi UK. With key roles in Israel, New York and London, Mr. Arbel has a wide view on international business.
“I am honored to join the Board of Directors at IMCC,” said Mr. Arbel. “I look forward to leveraging my experience in banking and finance, providing guidance as IMCC continues to establish itself as the go-to brand in the cannabis world. I look forward to contributing to the company’s growth.”
Arbel holds a BA and MBA from Tel Aviv University.
About IM Cannabis Corp.
IMC (Nasdaq: IMCC) (CSE: IMCC) is an international cannabis company that provides premium cannabis products to medical patients in Israel and Germany, two of the largest medical cannabis markets. The Company has focused its resources to achieve sustainable and profitable growth in its highest value markets, Israel and Germany. The Company leverages a transnational ecosystem powered by a unique data-driven approach and a globally sourced product supply chain. With an unwavering commitment to responsible growth and compliance with the strictest regulatory environments, the Company strives to amplify its commercial and brand power to become a global high-quality cannabis player.
The IMC ecosystem operates in Israel through its commercial relationship with Focus Medical Herbs Ltd., which imports and distributes cannabis to medical patients, leveraging years of proprietary data and patient insights. The Company also operates medical cannabis retail pharmacies, online platforms, distribution centers, and logistical hubs in Israel that enable the safe delivery and quality control of IMC products throughout the entire value chain. In Germany, the IMC ecosystem operates through Adjupharm GmbH, where it distributes cannabis to pharmacies for medical cannabis patients.
Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements under applicable Canadian and United States securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements“). All information that addresses activities or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “likely” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management on the date the statements are made. In the press release, such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to: the stated benefits Mr. Arbel’s appointment, including the further strengthening the Company’s commitment to driving growth in the German market while focusing on sustainable profitability; and Mr. Arbel’s international experience and track record in banking and finance will be invaluable to the Company.
Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to: the Company’s ability to realize upon the stated benefits Mr. Arbel’s appointment; and Mr. Arbel’s international experience and track record in banking and finance becoming invaluable to the Company.
The above lists of forward-looking statements and assumptions are not exhaustive. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors and risks. These include: the failure of the Company to comply with applicable regulatory requirements in a highly regulated industry; unexpected changes in governmental policies and regulations in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates; the Company’s ability to continue to meet the listing requirements of the Canadian Securities Exchange and the NASDAQ Capital Market; any unexpected failure to maintain in good standing or renew its licenses; the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group“) to deliver on their sales commitments or growth objectives; the reliance of the Group on third-party supply agreements to provide sufficient quantities of medical cannabis to fulfil the Group’s obligations; the Group’s possible exposure to liability, the perceived level of risk related thereto, and the anticipated results of any litigation or other similar disputes or legal proceedings involving the Group; the impact of increasing competition; any lack of merger and acquisition opportunities; adverse market conditions; the inherent uncertainty of production quantities, qualities and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; risks of product liability and other safety-related liability from the usage of the Group’s cannabis products; supply chain constraints; reliance on key personnel; the risk of defaulting on existing debt; risks surrounding war, conflict and civil unrest in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, including the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the Company, its operations and the medical cannabis industry in Israel; risks associated with the Company focusing on the Israel and Germany markets; the inability of the Company to achieve sustainable profitability and/or increase shareholder value; the inability of the Company to actively manage costs and/or improve margins; the inability of the company to grow and/or maintain sales; the inability of the Company to meet its goals and/or strategic plans; the inability of the Company to reduce costs and/or maintain revenues; the Company’s inability to take advantage of the legalization of medicinal cannabis in Germany; and the Company’s inability to realize upon the stated benefits Mr. Arbel’s appointment; and Mr. Arbel’s international experience and track record in banking and finance not becoming valuable to the Company.
Please see the other risks, uncertainties and factors set out under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report dated March 28, 2024, which is available on the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and Edgar at www.sec.gov/edgar. Any forward-looking statement included in this press release is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward looking information is made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Company Contact:
Anna Taranko, Director Investor & Public Relations
IM Cannabis Corp.
+49 157 80554338
[email protected]
Oren Shuster, CEO
IM Cannabis Corp.
[email protected]
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Europe Medical Cannabis Market Forecast 2024-2032: Tilray, Aurora Cannabis, and GW Pharmaceuticals Dominate the Market Landscape
Dublin, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Size, Industry Dynamics, Opportunity Analysis and Forecast 2024-2032.” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The Europe Medical Cannabis Oil market is poised for significant growth, projected to escalate from US$ 0.91 billion in 2023 to US$ 2.40 billion by 2032, advancing at a CAGR of 12.08%. In this comprehensive research report, the market is analyzed by:
- Derivatives;
- Source;
- Application;
- Route of Administration;
- End-user;
- Distribution Channel; and
- Country.
Market Highlights Identified in the Report
- Progressive legalization across Europe is creating a favorable regulatory environment, enhancing market expansion for medical cannabis oil products.
- Germany leads the market with a robust infrastructure and supportive regulations, while other countries like the UK, Italy, and Spain show significant growth potential based on evolving regulatory landscapes and market dynamics.
- Key players such as Tilray, Aurora Cannabis Inc., and GW Pharmaceuticals dominate the market, emphasizing research, strategic partnerships, and innovation to maintain competitive edge amidst evolving industry dynamics.
The medical cannabis oil market has experienced substantial growth as legalization and acceptance of cannabis-based treatments expand globally. Cannabis oil, derived from the cannabis plant through extraction methods, contains cannabinoids such as THC and CBD, known for their therapeutic properties. Increasing recognition of cannabis oil’s potential in alleviating symptoms of various medical conditions, including chronic pain, epilepsy, and anxiety disorders, has driven its adoption in medical settings.
Governments in several countries are progressively legalizing medical cannabis, creating a conducive regulatory environment for market expansion. Additionally, growing consumer awareness about alternative and natural therapies has fueled the demand for cannabis oil products. The market is characterized by diverse product offerings, including full-spectrum and CBD-isolate oils, catering to different therapeutic needs and preferences.
Despite regulatory challenges and stigma associated with cannabis, the medical cannabis oil market continues to evolve, driven by ongoing research, favorable legislative changes, and shifting attitudes toward cannabis-based therapies in healthcare.
Regional Insights
Germany is likely to maintain its leadership position in the European medical cannabis oil market due to its established infrastructure, supportive regulations, and strong healthcare system. Germany legalized medical cannabis in 2017, giving the market a head start compared to many other European countries. This established infrastructure and experience position Germany as a leader in the field. As awareness and acceptance of medical cannabis increase, the number of patients seeking treatment in Germany is steadily rising. This fuels market growth and incentivizes further investment in research and development.
Germany’s regulatory framework for medical cannabis is considered relatively patient-friendly compared to some other European countries. This facilitates access for patients with qualifying conditions. The UK legalized medical cannabis in 2018 and is experiencing an increase in patient access programs. This, coupled with ongoing research, could lead to significant market growth. Italy legalized medical cannabis in 2006 but has faced challenges with availability. As regulations become more streamlined and patient access expands, the Italian market holds significant growth potential. Spain has a well-established medical cannabis industry with a focus on domestic production. As regulations evolve and export opportunities increase, the Spanish market could see a boost.
Competitive Landscape
The Medical Cannabis Oil market is characterized by a vigorous competitive landscape, with prominent entities like Tilray, Aurora Cannabis Inc., GW Pharmaceuticals, Almiral, Bedrocan, and others at the forefront, collectively accounting for approximately 41 % of the overall market share. This competitive milieu is fueled by their intensive efforts in research and development as well as strategic partnerships and collaborations, underscoring their commitment to solidifying market presence and diversifying their offerings.
The primary competitive factors include pricing, product caliber, and technological innovation. As the Medical Cannabis Oil industry continues to expand, the competitive fervor among these key players is anticipated to intensify. The impetus for ongoing innovation and alignment with evolving customer preferences and stringent regulations is high. The industry’s fluidity anticipates an uptick in novel innovations and strategic growth tactics from these leading corporations, which in turn propels the sector’s comprehensive growth and transformation.
Key Topics Covered
Chapter 1. Research Framework
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
Chapter 3. Executive Summary: Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market
Chapter 4. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Overview
Chapter 5. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Derivatives
Chapter 6. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Source
Chapter 7. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Application
Chapter 8. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Route of Administration
Chapter 9. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by End-user
Chapter 10. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Distribution Channel
Chapter 11. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Country
Chapter 12. The UK Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 13. Germany Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 14. The Netherlands Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 15. Italy Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 16. Spain Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 17. Poland Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 18. Rest of Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 19. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Key Product Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, and Business Strategy Outlook)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Aurora Cannabis Inc.
- Bedrocan
- Biocann
- BIOTA Biosciences LLC
- Cannamedical
- Mary Jane CBD
- Sanity Group GmbH
- Tilray
- Valcon Medical
For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/dh7q46
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