“Win Win” Deal Benefits Both Companies
MIAMI, July 21, 2020 /CNW/ – Bhang Inc. (“Bhang” or the “Company“) (CSE: BHNG) (OTCQX: BHNGF), a global cannabis CPG brand company with an award-winning portfolio of products, announced today that the Company, through its operating subsidiary Bhang Corporation, has entered into an amended license agreement (the “License Agreement“) with Indiva Limited, and has relinquished its interest in the joint venture agreement that was previously entered into with Indiva on April 17, 2018. Accordingly, the joint venture agreement between the parties will be terminated.
Under the terms of the License Agreement, Indiva has the exclusive right to manufacture and distribute selected Bhang THC-infused chocolate products in Canada and the non-exclusive right to export those products internationally. In exchange, Bhang will receive a royalty on net sales revenue. Prior amounts advanced by Indiva to Bhang Corporation have been converted into an upfront licensing fee.
About the amended License Agreement, Jamie L. Pearson, Bhang’s President and CEO commented, “In the six months since Bhang launched in Canada, our partnership with Indiva has established Bhang as one of Canada’s top edible brands. The amended License Agreement solidifies our ability to operate effectively together for many years and we believe this transaction is a true win-win.”
“We are very pleased to have reached an amended exclusive agreement with Bhang to continue producing and distributing Canada’s #1 cannabis-infused chocolate,” said Niel Marotta, president and CEO of Indiva. “The performance and market share of Bhang SKUs in Canada speak for themselves, and we are delighted to continue to work with the Bhang team as their Canadian licensee for many years to come.”
About Bhang
Bhang is committed to making the fairly enjoyable ridiculously fun. For over a decade Bhang has delivered exceptional sensory experiences to consumers through its extensive portfolio of over 50 master-chef created cannabis, CBD and terpene products including gourmet chocolates, pre-rolls, CBD isolate, and Hempsticks™. Bhang’s highly-awarded chocolates are among the top-selling edibles in 7 US states and the #1 and #2 edible of Canada. Bhang’s CBD products are globally-distributed and are known for being safe, efficacious and delicious. Learn more at www.bhangnation.com and purchase our high-quality CBD products at www.bhangcbd.com. Live Life with a Bhang!
About INDIVA
Indiva sets the standard for quality and innovation in cannabis. As a Canadian licensed producer, Indiva creates premium pre-rolls, flower, capsules, and edible products and provides production and manufacturing services to peer entities. In Canada, Indiva produces and distributes the award-winning Bhang® Chocolate, Wana Sour Gummies, Ruby® Cannabis Sugar, Sapphire™ Cannabis Salt and other Powered by INDIVA™ products through license agreements, partnerships and joint ventures. Click here to connect with Indiva on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, and here to find more information on the Company and its products.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
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SOURCE Bhang Inc.
For further information: BHANG CONTACT: Jamie L. Pearson, President & Chief Executive Officer, Bhang Inc., (406) 208-3488, j.pearson@bhangcorporation.com; PRESS CONTACT: Samantha Collins, Chief Marketing Officer, Bhang Inc., (415) 902-7339, s.collins@bhangcorporation.com