CO2 GRO Inc. Grants Stock Options

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CO2 GRO Inc. (TSX.V:GROW)(OTCQB:BLONF) has approved the grant of 300,000 stock options at an exercise price of $0.22 per share, vesting over 2022. Currently, 6,413,606 common shares are reserved under the stock option plan, with 3,319,064 options remaining. The company's technology enhances greenhouse plant growth while reducing CO₂ emissions and production costs. CO2 GRO aims for global expansion in various markets, presenting significant growth potential in the greenhouse sector.

Positive

• Granting of 300,000 stock options may align employee interests with shareholders.
• Potential yield increases of up to 30% for growers using CO2 GRO's technology.
• Company's global expansion efforts into various international markets.
• High return on investment and margins projected from technology sales.

Negative

• The competitive landscape in the biotechnology and greenhouse market poses risks.
• Reliance on future financing may affect business operations and growth strategies.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 28, 2022 / CO2 GRO Inc. ("GROW" or the "Company") (TSX.V:GROW)(OTCQB:BLONF)(FRA:4021) announces that the Board of Directors has approved the grant of 300,000 stock options(the "Options") to a participant of the Company's stock option plan (the "Plan"). The Options are exercisable into common shares of the Company at an exercise price of $0.22 per share over the next five years, vesting over the remainder of 2022.

As of the date hereof, a total of 6,413,606 common shares of the Company are reserved for issuance under the Company's stock option plan with 3,319,064 options remaining for issuance thereunder.

Visit www.co2delivery.ca for more information on CO2 Delivery Solutions™.

About CO2 GRO Inc. CO2 GRO Inc.

CO2 GRO's proprietary CO2 Delivery Solutions™ technology is revolutionizing the global estimated 800 billion square foot protected grower market. This is comprised of 600 billion square feet of fruits & vegetables (Cuesta Roble 2019), an estimated 100 billion square feet of floriculture and another estimated 100 billion square feet of crops such as medicinal plants, citrus tree seedlings and other non-food varieties.

Dedication: CO2 GRO is dedicated to enhancing plant growth and productivity sustainably, while reducing our customers' ecological footprint with a focus on People, the Planet and Prosperity.

Our Technology: CO2 Delivery Solutions™ creates a dissolved CO₂ solution that is misted onto plants grown in greenhouses and protected grower facilities globally providing growers with multiple significant benefits.

Value Proposition: Growers that cannot atmospherically enrich their facilities with CO₂ (gassing) can now realize yield increases of up to 30% and up to a doubling of gross profits, while suppressing the development of micro-pathogens such as E.coli and powdery mildew leading to healthier crops. Greenhouses and indoor facilities that currently do employ CO₂ gassing can save up to 90% on their CO₂ consumption, thereby reducing their production costs and CO₂ enrichment emissions.

Patent Protection: CO2 GRO's CO2 Delivery Solutions™ technology is protected by a suite of patents and patents pending.

Business Model: Our technology is sold to growers based on the cultivation area installed at prices that provide a high return on their investment and high margins for our shareholders.

Global Expansion: CO2 GRO's management is rapidly expanding its international marketing partner relationships into Mexico, Spain, the EU, the UK, South Africa, the Middle East, South East Asia and Latin America as well as in its US and Canadian base.

ESG: CO2 GRO is committed to good Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies and practices. We are an equal opportunity employer of choice and opportunity.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements which constitute "forward‐looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities. Forward‐ looking information is often identified by the words "may," "would," "could," "should," "will," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect" or similar expressions and include information regarding: statements regarding the future direction of the Company; the ability of the Company to successfully achieve its business and financial objectives; plans for expansion and the ability of the Company to obtain, develop and foster its business relationships; and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Investors are cautioned that forward‐looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflect the Company's management's expectations, estimates or projections concerning the business of the Company's future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates that management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Such assumptions include but are not limited to: general business and economic conditions; the Company's ability to successfully execute its plans and intentions; the availability of financing on reasonable terms; the Company's ability to attract and retain skilled staff; market competition; the products and technology offered by the Company's competitors; and that good relationships with business partners will be maintained. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward‐looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward‐looking information are the following: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; in particular, in the ability of the Company to raise debt and equity capital in the amounts and at the costs that it expects; adverse changes in applicable laws or adverse changes in the application or enforcement of current laws; the biotechnology industry and the greenhouse growers market are highly competitive, and technical advances in the industry will impact the success of the Company, and other risks described in the Company's filings that are available at www.sedar.com. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward‐looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward‐looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For more information, please visit www.co2gro.ca or contact Michael O'Connor, Manager, and Investor Relations at 604-317-6197 or michael.oconnor@co2gro.ca

SOURCE: CO2 Gro Inc.

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FAQ

What stock options has CO2 GRO Inc. granted recently?

CO2 GRO Inc. granted 300,000 stock options at an exercise price of $0.22 per share.

What is the significance of the 6,413,606 common shares reserved by CO2 GRO?

This figure represents the total common shares reserved under the company's stock option plan.

How does CO2 GRO's technology benefit growers?

The technology can increase yields by up to 30% and reduce CO2 enrichment costs by up to 90%.

What markets is CO2 GRO targeting for expansion?

CO2 GRO is expanding into Mexico, Spain, the EU, UK, South Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.

How do CO2 GRO's stock options align interests?

Granting stock options can help align employee interests with those of shareholders, potentially driving company performance.