TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Sept. 19, 2016) – Aphria Inc. (“Aphria”) (TSX VENTURE:APH)(OTCQB:APHQF), in connection with its previously announced licensing deal with Tokyo Smoke, a premium cannabis-oriented lifestyle brand, has issued to Tokyo Smoke 38,759 common shares of Aphria and 200,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable for a period of 5 years at an exercise price of $3.14 per warrant. The warrants will be held in escrow subject to the achievement of certain sales thresholds. The agreement and the issuance of the aforementioned securities have been conditionally approved by the TSXV.

About Tokyo Smoke

Tokyo Smoke is an award-winning lifestyle brand that brings sophistication and design to coffee, clothing and cannabis. Founded by father and son, Lorne and Alan Gertner, Tokyo Smoke is based on a strong passion for design and strong desire to elevate the cannabis landscape. Located in Toronto, Ontario, the brand’s flagship location, Tokyo Smoke Found, launched in April 2015. Tokyo Smoke will expand its retail and recreational cannabis presence into the United States in 2017.

About Aphria Inc.

Aphria Inc., one of Canada’s leading Licenced Producers, produces, supplies and sells medical cannabis. Located in Leamington, Ontario, the greenhouse capital of Canada, Aphria produces, supplies and sells medical cannabis. Aphria is truly powered by sunlight, allowing for the most natural growing conditions available. The company is committed to providing pharma-grade medical cannabis and superior patient care while balancing patient economics and returns to shareholders.

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