High Tide Inc. (“High Tide” or the “Company”) (CSE:HITI) (OTCQB:HITIF) (Frankfurt:2LY), an Alberta-based, retail-focused cannabis corporation enhanced by the manufacturing and wholesale distribution of smoking accessories and cannabis lifestyle products, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement (the “Definitive Agreement”) with 2651576 Ontario Inc. (the “Minority Holder”), a private Ontario company, to acquire the remaining 49.9% interest (the “Minority Interest”) in High Tide’s majority-owned subsidiary, KushBar Inc. (“KushBar”). Pursuant to the Definitive Agreement, High Tide, which presently holds a controlling interest of 50.1% in KushBar, will acquire the Minority Interest in a transaction (the “Transaction”) that will result in KushBar becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of High Tide. It is anticipated that the Transaction will close on or about December 12, 2019.

The Transaction marks a crucial step in High Tide’s strategy to capitalize on the second wave of the legalization of recreational cannabis products, including but not limited to concentrates, edibles and infused beverages, which are expected to be available in Alberta in early 2020. “High Tide’s goal has always been to exceed the expectations of cannabis consumers and elevate their retail experience. The acquisition of the remaining stake in the 3 operating KushBar stores in Camrose, Lloydminster and Morinville, with the fourth location opening in Medicine Hat shortly, will enable us to build on our retail strategy to help meet the upcoming increase in demand expected from Cannabis 2.0 products,” said Raj Grover, High Tide’s President & Chief Executive Officer. “As we move closer towards the new year, we are excited for what Cannabis 2.0 will have in store for High Tide and its customers,” added Mr. Grover.

Subject to applicable laws and the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”), the consideration payable for the Minority Interest will be satisfied by the issuance of a secured convertible debenture in the principal amount of approximately $700,000 (the “Debenture”) and such number of common shares in the capital of High Tide (“Shares”) having an aggregate value of $500,000, with each Share priced at the 10-day volume weighted average trading price of the Shares on the CSE immediately prior to the Closing Date. The outstanding principal amount under the Debenture is convertible, at the holder’s option, before the maturity date into Shares at a price of $0.25 per Share. The Debenture will be due 24 months from the issuance date and will not bear interest, provided however that any principal amount outstanding following the maturity date will bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum until repaid.

If, following the expiry of all hold periods imposed by applicable Canadian securities laws, the volume-weighted average trading price of the Shares on the CSE exceeds $0.30 for a period of 30 consecutive days, High Tide will be entitled to, subject to certain other conditions being met, cause the holder to convert all or part of the outstanding principal amount of the Debenture into Shares. In addition, if at any time during the term thereof, High Tide issues securities at a price deemed lower than the conversion price then in effect, then, subject to certain other conditions, such conversion price will be adjusted downward to such lower price. Completion of the Transaction remains subject to compliance with applicable laws (including the policies of the CSE), as well as a number of customary terms and conditions, including the entering into of definitive documentation with respect to the grant of certain security interests to secure the obligations of High Tide under the Debenture.

SOURCE High Tide Inc.