TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Jan. 18, 2018) – Newstrike Resources Ltd. (“Newstrike” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:HIP) announces it has consented to the postponement by CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (“CanniMed“) of the special meeting of CanniMed shareholders (the “Meeting“) originally scheduled for January 23, 2018, to Thursday, January 25 at 10:00 am (EST).
CanniMed has determined to postpone the Meeting to allow discussions regarding a possible transaction with Aurora Cannabis Inc. (“Aurora”) as permitted under the terms of the Arrangement Agreement between CanniMed and Newstrike, dated November 17, 2017. There is no certainty that any such discussion will result in an agreement among the parties in respect of a transaction or in any change to the terms of Aurora’s offer with respect to CanniMed dated November 24, 2017 (as amended).
CanniMed and Aurora have each agreed to a standstill until January 21, 2018 at 11:59 pm (EST), and until such time, and in connection therewith (i) neither CanniMed nor Aurora will solicit any proxies of CanniMed shareholders, (ii) Aurora will not, directly or indirectly, acquire control or direction over any additional shares of CanniMed, (iii) neither CanniMed nor Aurora will make any announcement or public statements in respect of a potential transaction nor will Aurora make or publicly announce any changes to its offer dated November 24, 2017 (as amended) unless mutually agreed; and (iv) neither CanniMed nor Aurora will solicit an alternative transaction or enter into any discussions or negotiations with respect to an alternative transaction during the standstill period.
The Meeting has been called to consider an ordinary resolution of the shareholders of CanniMed approving the issuance or reservation for issuance of such number of common shares of CanniMed as may be required pursuant to the plan of arrangement relating to the acquisition by CanniMed of Newstrike (the “Plan of Arrangement“), all as more particular described in the management information circular of CanniMed dated December 8, 2017 available at www.sedar.com. The Meeting will proceed on January 25, 2018 unless adjourned or postponed further.
The Plan of Arrangement remains subject to approval of the shareholders of CanniMed at the Meeting which has been changed from Tuesday, January 23, 2018 to Thursday, January 25, 2018, court approval, applicable regulatory approvals, and the satisfaction of certain other closing conditions customary in transactions of this nature, as specified in the Company’s management information circular dated December 12, 2017, available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
About Newstrike
Newstrike is the parent company of Up Cannabis Inc., a licensed producer of cannabis that received its cultivation license on December 19, 2016, and was granted an amendment to begin sales on January 5, 2018. Up Cannabis is in turn the parent company of Up Cannabis Niagara Inc. Newstrike, together with its strategic partners, including Canada’s iconic musicians The Tragically Hip, is developing a diverse network of high quality cannabis brands. For more information visit www.up.ca or www.newstrike.ca
Forward-looking statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Newstrike to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the Meeting and timing thereof, and statements relating to Newstrike’s expectations with respect to the timing and outcome of the proposed Plan of Arrangement, the receipt of applicable approvals and the anticipated benefits of the acquisition of Newstrike to CanniMed and Newstrike shareholders. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “estimates”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved.
Such statements and information have been made by Newstrike in reliance on certain assumptions that it believes are reasonable at this time. Completion of the arrangement is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to, TSXV and TSX acceptance and shareholder approval. Where applicable, the arrangement cannot close until the required shareholder approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that the proposed Plan of Arrangement will occur, or that it will occur on the terms and conditions contemplated in this news release. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Since forward-looking statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties.
Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Newstrike does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements other than as required pursuant to applicable securities laws.
Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular with the Plan of Arrangement, any information released or received with respect to the Plan of Arrangement may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in the securities of Newstrike and CanniMed should be considered highly speculative.
The TSX Venture Exchange has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.
