Avicanna Receives DTC Eligibility for Common Shares on OTCQX

Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company“) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of organic and sustainable plant-derived cannabinoid-based products, is pleased to announce that it has obtained eligibility with the Depository Trust Company (“DTC“) for its common shares listed in the United States on the OTCQX® Best Market.

DTC is a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, a U.S. company that manages the electronic clearing and settlement of publicly traded companies. Securities that are eligible to be electronically cleared and settled through DTC are considered to be “DTC eligible”. DTC eligibility is expected to simplify the process of trading the Company’s common shares on the OTCQX Best Market and enhance liquidity for U.S. Investors.

“With our common stock listed in the U.S. now DTC eligible, a greater number of brokerages and trading platforms will be able to manage trades in our shares. This increased accessibility for investors is expected to improve the liquidity of our shares, which will also help to attract more investors that are following the exciting momentum we are building in our business as we execute on our commercialization strategy,” stated Setu Purohit, President.

SOURCE Avicanna Inc.