AgraFlora Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell its AAA Heidelberg Subsidiary

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AgraFlora Organics International Inc. has signed an agreement to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, AAA Heidelberg Inc., for approximately $1 million. The deal is part of AgraFlora's strategy to streamline operations and focus on core assets, particularly their facility in Delta, BC. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021, pending customary approvals. CEO Elise Coppens emphasized that this move reflects the company's transformative phase aimed at enhancing shareholder value.

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• Agreement to sell AAA Heidelberg Inc. for approximately $1 million enhances cash flow.
• Focus on core assets and strategic streamlining suggests effective management direction.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgraFlora Organics International Inc. (“AgraFlora” or the “Company”) (CSE: AGRA) (Frankfurt: PU31) (OTCPK: AGFAF) is pleased to announce the signing of a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, AAA Heidelberg Inc. (“AAA”), for cash consideration of approximately $1 million (the “Transaction”). AAA operates an 8,800 square foot indoor growing facility in London, Ontario. The closing of the Transaction is subject to customary approvals and is expected to occur in the second quarter of 2021.

“With the positive developments being experienced in Delta, BC at our Propagation Services Canada facility, the AAA Heidelberg subsidiary was deemed to be non-core to the Company. Further, streamlining AgraFlora’s strategy, focusing on our core assets and benefiting from the cash proceeds of this Transaction are all high priorities for us at this transformative time,” said Elise Coppens, Chief Executive Officer and Director of AgraFlora. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank the purchaser for their professionalism and expediency during the course of this Transaction,” added Ms. Coppens.

About AgraFlora Organics International Inc.

AgraFlora Organics International Inc. is a leading cannabis company building shareholder value through the development of revenue generating operating assets in the global cannabis industry. AgraFlora is focused primarily on the Canadian cannabis industry – the world’s most advanced and regulated legal cannabis market. Its flagship Canadian asset is Propagation Services Canada, a large-scale commercial greenhouse in Delta, BC focused on reshaping the Canadian flower market with high-potency, low-cost cannabis. In addition, AgraFlora’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Farmako GmbH, is focused on becoming Europe’s leading distributor of medical cannabis. Farmako currently has active distribution operations in Germany and expects to commence active operations in the United Kingdom in 2021. For more information about AgraFlora, please visit agraflora.ca and its profile page on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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T: (800) 783-6056

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FAQ

What is the latest news about AgraFlora Organics (AGFAF)?

AgraFlora Organics announced the sale of its subsidiary, AAA Heidelberg Inc., for about $1 million.

When is the sale of AAA Heidelberg expected to close?

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021, subject to customary approvals.

Why did AgraFlora decide to sell its subsidiary AAA Heidelberg?

The company aims to streamline operations and focus on core assets deemed more critical to its strategy.