Affinor Growers Signs LOI to Acquire Vertical Designs Ltd (VDL)
July 11 2014 - 9:21AM
Marketwired Canada
Affinor Growers (CSE:AFI)(OTCQB:RSSFF)(FRANKFURT:1AF) ("Affinor" or the
"Corporation) is thrilled to reach an agreement to acquire Vertical Designs Ltd
("VDL"). This acquisition will give Affinor Growers a unique, technological
advantage into the multi-billion dollar agricultural markets. VDL's automated,
software-driven technology is unique for it's ability to grow grade A1, non-GMO
crops year-round without chemicals or pesticides.
VDL offers proven technology specifically designed to help solve global food
security and food shortage issues. VDL designs and builds innovative, fully
sustainable and complete growing solutions which are the result of over 12 years
of R&D based on predecessor systems, prototypes, and significant third party
validation. Vertical Designs has developed one of the most scalable and
profitable vertical farming systems available.
Affinor Growers will integrate VDL's enhanced farming methods to grow various
crops year-round. These proprietary technologies control the precise
combinations of light, temperature, water, and nutrients to create specific
growing conditions that result in optimum crop production of leafy greens
vegetables like lettuce, spinach and herbs as well as plants that require
pollination such as strawberries and marijuana. VDL has pioneered a proprietary
mechanical pollination system that allows food to be grown indoors, year round
regardless of seasonality with near zero water waste.
Under the LOI terms, Affinor is acquiring 100% of VDL shares for an aggregate
purchase price of $15 million payable by issuance of 17,857,143 common shares of
Affinor Growers at a deemed price of $0.84 per share, subject to due diligence
and regularity approval.
Sebastien Plouffe, President & CEO, comments: "This acquisition will position
Affinor Growers as one of the worlds most profitable vertical farming companies.
On closing of the transaction and after construction of the first production
facility, Affinor Growers will gain additional income streams from equipment
sales, royalties on licence agreements, consulting and profits from selling
crops. We intend to become the worlds solution for food security".
About Affinor Growers Inc.
Affinor Growers is a diversified publicly traded company on the Canadian
Securities Exchange under the symbol ("AFI"). Affinor is focused on growing high
quality crops such as romaine lettuce, spinach, strawberries and high quality
medical Marijuana. Affinor is committed to becoming a pre-eminent grower, using
exclusive vertical farming techniques.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
AFFINOR GROWERS INC.
"Sebastien Plouffe"
President & CEO
The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Sebastien Plouffe
President & CEO
(514) 947-2272
splouffe@affinorgrowers.com
www.affinorgrowers.com
Momentum PR Inc
Max Gagne, President
(514) 913-0351
max@momentumpr.com
Contact Information, spokesperson
Vertical Designs Ltd
Nick Brusatore, CEO
(604) 356-0411
nbrusatore@gmail.com
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