Company moving forward with a position of increased financial strength and flexibility to accelerate entrance in international markets and deliver on longer-term global pharmaceutical opportunities

TORONTO, Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF) (FSE:MLZ) (“MediPharm Labs” or the “Company”) a global leader in specialized, research-driven pharmaceutical-quality cannabis extraction, distillation and derivative products, is pleased to announce that it has received from escrow the remaining half, net of certain fees, of the $37,822,500 in gross proceeds from the Company’s June 8, 2020 private placement (the “Offering”).  All dollar amounts in this news release are in Canadian dollars.

“We are pleased to have received the remaining portion of this strategic capital positioning us with increased financial strength and flexibility to deliver on longer-term opportunities with larger pharmaceutical and CPG companies and accelerate our entrance in international markets,” said Pat McCutcheon, Chief Executive Officer, MediPharm Labs. “We are building on our global customer partnerships and market share, providing international distribution expertise and delivering innovative products and brands. We remain excited to expand our participation across a range of clinical trials that offer potential upside towards future development of cannabis-based prescription RX products and products that can be registered in various global jurisdictions. We look forward to creating value for all shareholders as we build out our capabilities to drive future sustainable growth.”

On June 8, 2020, the Company received the initial $18,911,250 in proceeds of the Offering, net of certain fees, in connection with the placement of a $20,500,000 unsecured convertible note (the “First Note”) and a warrant (the “First Warrant”) to purchase up to 3,601,427 common shares of the Company (the “Common Shares”). The remaining $18,911,250 in proceeds of the Offering were placed in escrow in connection with the placement of a subscription receipt (the “Subscription Receipt”) entitling the holder to receive, upon satisfaction of certain escrow release conditions including shareholder approval (“Shareholder Approval”), a further $20,500,000 unsecured convertible note (the “Second Note” and, together with the First Note, collectively, the “Notes”) and a further warrant (the “Second Warrant” and, together with the First Warrant, collectively, the “Warrants”) to purchase up to 3,601,427 Common Shares.

After receipt of Shareholder Approval at the Company’s annual and special shareholders’ meeting held on August 5, 2020, (i) the Company received from escrow the remaining proceeds of the Offering, net of certain fees, and (ii) the Subscription Receipt was converted into the Second Note and the Second Warrant. The Second Note and the Second Warrant have identical terms to the First Note and First Warrant described in the Company’s June 8, 2020 press release.

The Offering remains subject to final approval of the TSX. The Notes and the Warrants and any underlying securities issued pursuant to the Offering are subject to a statutory four month and one day hold period, ending on October 9, 2020.

The terms of the Notes and Warrants described herein are qualified in their entirety by the Company's documents filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

About MediPharm Labs Corp.

Founded in 2015, MediPharm Labs specializes in the production of purified, pharmaceutical quality cannabis oil and concentrates and advanced derivative products utilizing a Good Manufacturing Practices certified facility with ISO standard built clean rooms. MediPharm Labs has invested in an expert, research-driven team, state-of-the-art technology, downstream purification methodologies and purpose-built facilities with five primary extraction lines for delivery of pure, trusted and precision -dosed cannabis products for its customers. Through its wholesale and white label platforms, they formulate, consumer-test, process, package and distribute cannabis extracts and advanced cannabinoid-based products to domestic and international markets. As a global leader, MediPharm Labs has completed commercial exports to Australia and is nearing commercialization of its Australian Extraction facility. MediPharm Labs Australia was established in 2017.

For further information, please contact:
Laura Lepore, VP, Investor Relations
Telephone: 416-913-7425 ext 1525
Email: investors@medipharmlabs.com    
Website: www.medipharmlabs.com    

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