Global Cannabis Corp. (“
GCC” or the
“
Company”) and its partner SLANG Worldwide Inc.
(CNSX: SLNG), (Frankfurt: 84S), ("
SLANG") are
pleased to announce that the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, GCC
Pharma S.A. (“
GCC Pharma”) has received a medical
cannabis installation license from the government of Greece for
cannabis cultivation, processing and manufacturing.
Formed by renowned cannabis industry experts and
backed by some of the most successful pioneers in the cannabis
sector, GGC is one of the first companies to be fully licensed for
cannabis cultivation, processing and manufacturing in Greece. With
its deep strategic sector relationships, extensive operational
expertise and leadership in genetics, cultivation, extraction,
formulation and branding, GCC is positioned to become a leader in
the European cannabis landscape.
“We are extremely pleased to be amongst the
first recipients of a cannabis license in Greece. Greece is a
leader in the EU and is a strategic entry point into the rapidly
growing EU region with a population exceeding 740 million people.
We are confident that our global relationships, experience and
operational expertise will establish GCC as a leader in the EU
region,” stated Loannis Papadopoulos, Chief Executive Officer of
GCC.
"The addition of GCC to SLANG's partner network
is a major milestone in our global expansion strategy,” said Peter
Miller, CEO of SLANG. “This partnership can help lead to the
awareness of our brands in new and key markets while leveraging the
capital-light growth model that Slang has optimized in the United
States."
GCC Pharma has been granted a medical cannabis
installation license for the Company’s 121,600 square foot property
(11,360 square metres) located just south west of the city of
Chalkida, Greece. The property is ideally situated approximately 90
minutes from Athens International Airport, in a pre-permitted
agro-industrial zone with excellent existing infrastructure with
ample resources to allow for potential future expansion. GCC has
submitted plans to develop best in class greenhouses and EU GMP
extraction and manufacturing facilities, with preparation underway
and construction expected to commence upon receipt of permits.
SLANG has worked closely with GCC throughout the
application process and has been instrumental in assisting GCC with
the design and content of its license application. In exchange for
the contribution of SLANG’s specialized expertise and continuing
support, SLANG has been granted a 20% interest in
GCC.
Greece has a population of 10.7 million people
and an annual health care expenditure of €14.3 billion with a
cannabis market expected to reach €1.9 billion by 2028 (Source:
Prohibition Partners – The European Cannabis Report 4th Edition,
January 2019). Medical cannabis use was legalised in Greece in June
2017. Shortly thereafter, in March 2018, lawmakers approved a law
allowing the farming and processing of medical cannabis in Greece.
With its ideal climate and agricultural expertise Greece also has
the opportunity to be a prominent supplier of cannabis and cannabis
products throughout the EU as permitted.
The PowerOne Capital Group and other strategic partners have
worked closely with GCC since inception.
Contact Information:Global Cannabis
Corp.Loannis Papadopoulos,Chief Executive
Officerjohn.papadopoulos@gccpharma.com+30 693 671 8707
About Global Cannabis Corp.
Formed by renowned cannabis industry experts and backed by some of
the most successful pioneers in the cannabis sector, Global
Cannabis Corp. is one of the first companies to be fully licensed
for cannabis cultivation, processing and manufacturing in Greece.
Leveraging experience and success in almost every jurisdiction with
cannabis legislation globally, the company’s sophisticated team is
actively pursuing opportunities in markets with evolving cannabis
regulations.
About SLANG Worldwide Inc.SLANG
Worldwide Inc. is a leading global cannabis consumer packaged goods
company with a robust portfolio of renowned brands distributed
across 2,600 stores in 12 US states. The Company is focused on
acquiring and developing market-proven regional brands as well as
creating new brands to meet the needs of cannabis consumers
worldwide. SLANG is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange
under the ticker symbol SLNG and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
under the trading symbol 84S. For more information, please visit
www.slangww.com.
Forward-Looking StatementsThis
news release contains "forward-looking information" and
"forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward looking
statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian
securities legislation. All statements, other than statements
historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on
expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news
release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to
predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives,
assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always
using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is
expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”,
“budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or
“intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that
certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”,
“might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not
statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking
statements. In this news release, forward looking statements
relate, among other things, to: internal expectations, political
changes in Greece and in Europe, future legislative and
regulatory developments involving cannabis in Greece and in Europe,
expectations regarding the ability of the Company to successfully
build its cultivation, processing and manufacturing facilities,
internal expectations regarding the ability of the Company to
successfully utilize SLANG's products, industry know-how and
intellectual property, the ability to penetrate the Greek market
and access new European markets, the Company’s ability to secure
distribution channels in Greece and elsewhere in Europe, the
ability to attract and retain new customers, future expansion
plans, competition, and other risks affecting the Company in
particular, and the medical cannabis industry generally.
These forward-looking statements are based on
reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company
at the time such statements were made. Actual future results may
differ materially as forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the
actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to
materially differ from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Such factors, among other things, include: fluctuations
in general macroeconomic conditions; fluctuations in securities
markets; expectations regarding the size of the Colombian and
international medical cannabis market and changing consumer habits;
the ability of the Company to successfully achieve its business
objectives; plans for expansion; political and social
uncertainties; inability to obtain adequate insurance to cover
risks and hazards; and the presence of laws and regulations that
may impose restrictions on cultivation, production, distribution
and sale of cannabis and cannabis related products in Colombia or
internationally; and employee relations. Although the
forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based
upon what management of the Company believes, or believed at the
time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure
shareholders that actual results will be consistent with such
forward-looking statements, as there may be other factors that
cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking
statements and information contained in this news release. The
Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking
statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors,
should they change, except as required by law.
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory
authority has approved or disapproved the information contained
herein.
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