Franchise Cannabis Joint Venture in Europe Remains in Place
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 11, 2021 / Thoughtful Brands, Inc. (CSE:TBI)(FWB:1WZ1)(OTCQB:PEMTF) (the "Company" or "Thoughtful Brands"), an eCommerce technology company that researches, develops, markets, and distributes natural health products through various brands in North America and Europe, has cancelled the acquisition of Franchise Cannabis Corp. ("FCC"), previously announced in January. The move allows the existing joint venture with FCC to remain in place, ultimately providing stronger sales and operations networks in North America, and throughout Europe.
The positive changes in the market during Q1 2021 within the cannabis and CBD sectors were key factors in the decision by management to not move ahead with the FCC acquisition. Over the past two quarters, the Company has focused on increasing profitability through improved customer retention rates, contributing to higher net margins as customer acquisition costs were front end loaded and initial margins were typically lowered. Economies of scale are a key lever when it comes to customer acquisition, end-to-end product supply chain management, and timely delivery.
The Company has commenced integration of the production of distillate and isolate produced by its subsidiary, American CBD Extraction. New superior quality CBD products have been formulated and are planned to be introduced to the market in Q2 of 2021. In addition to the new product lines, the Company plans to establish a supply chain for its wholesale hemp biomass throughout the United States and Europe, which will increase topline revenues and contribute to overall net margins.
The Company has also initiated sales in Europe, implementing its proprietary test-marketing program that is currently identifying demand for specific natural health products with the highest net margins. The joint venture with FCC will continue and allow the Company to tailor products to European consumer demands. With a focus on the United Kingdom and Germany, FCC will assist with local licensing, regulatory and supply chain.
"Franchise has a well-established European medical cannabis, genetics and distribution business. Though we are not proceeding with an acquisition, our ongoing, strong relationship with the management team at Franchise will enable us to fulfill our expansion goals in Europe, allowing both of our businesses to flourish. We look forward to a successful joint venture in Germany and the UK with our CBD eCommerce business," said Ryan Hoggan, CEO of the Company. "This decision also allows us to spend time pursuing our initiatives with American CBD Extraction and other product extensions in the natural health and beauty sectors for the North American market."
In addition to the above, the Company announces that it has issued 3,460,636 common shares as repayment to settle a USD$150,000 debt to Juan Patricio Villalba Gomez at a deemed price of CAD$0.055 per share. Mr. Villalba Gomez has agreed to accept common shares using the Bank of Canada closing rate on February 10, 2021 of CAD$1.2689. All common shares of the Company issued to Mr. Villalba Gomez will be subject to a thirty-six month time release escrow following the NP 46-201 release schedule, such that 10% are released on closing with the remaining shares released in 15% increments every six months.
About Thoughtful Brands Inc.
Thoughtful Brands Inc. is an eCommerce technology company that researches, develops, markets and distributes natural health products through various brands in North America and Europe.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THOUGHTFUL BRANDS INC.
Ryan Hoggan
Chief Executive Officer
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