MONTREAL, QUÉBEC – February 24, 2025 – Cannara Biotech Inc. (“Cannara”, “the Company”, “us” or “we”) (TSXV: LOVE) (OTCQX: LOVFF) (FRA: 8CB0), a vertically integrated producer of premium-grade cannabis products at affordable prices with two mega facilities based in Québec spanning over 1,650,000 sq. ft., is pleased to announce the extension and related amendments to its existing credit agreement with the Bank of Montreal (“BMO”) and convertible debenture originally issued on June 21, 2021, as amended on August 31, 2023, and January 30, 2024, in the total initial principal amount of $5.7 million to Olymbec Investments Inc. (“Olymbec”, and collectively the “Olymbec Convertible Debenture”), designed to optimize the Company’s financial position and enhance its ability to execute its long-term strategy.
“Securing the extension of our credit facility with BMO, one of Canada’s largest and most reputable financial institutions, and Olymbec, one of Cannara’s largest shareholders, highlights their confidence in Cannara’s long-term growth strategy and operational excellence. This support provides us with the financial flexibility to continue executing on our strategic objectives while maintaining a disciplined approach to growth,” said Nicholas Sosiak, Chief Financial Officer of Cannara.
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CONTACT
Nicholas Sosiak, CPA, CA
Chief Financial Officer
nick@cannara.ca
Zohar Krivorot
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
zohar@cannara.ca
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ABOUT CANNARA
Cannara Biotech Inc. (TSXV: LOVE) (OTCQX: LOVFF) (FRA: 8CB0), is a vertically integrated producer of affordable premium-grade cannabis and cannabis-derivative products for the Canadian markets. Cannara owns two mega facilities based in Québec spanning over 1,600,000 sq. ft., providing the Company with 100,000 kg of potential annualized cultivation output. Leveraging Québec’s low electricity costs, Cannara’s facilities produce premium-grade cannabis products at an affordable price. For more information, please visit cannara.ca.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING “FORWARD-LOOKING” INFORMATION
This news release may contain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (“forward-looking statements”). These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this MD&A and the Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required under applicable securities legislation. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this document constitute forward-looking information, including but not limited to statements with respect to the anticipated benefits of DTC eligibility of the Common Shares and the completion of the Olymbec Share Issuance.
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Forward-looking information is based upon a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in, or implied by, such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk factors which are discussed in greater detail under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s AIF available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and under the “Investor Area” section of our website at https://www.cannara.ca/en/investor-area.
Other risks not presently known to the Company or that the Company believes are not significant could also cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in its forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking information contained herein is based upon what we believe are reasonable assumptions, readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on this information since actual results may vary from the forward-looking information. Certain assumptions were made in preparing the forward-looking information concerning the availability of capital resources, business performance, market conditions, as well as customer demand. Consequently, all of the forward-looking information contained herein is qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements, and there can be no guarantee that the results or developments that we anticipate will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences or effects on our business, financial condition or results of operation. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking information contained herein is provided as of the date hereof, and we do not undertake to update or amend such forward looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.