HempFusion Accelerates International Sales with United Arab Emirates Reopening

Rhea-AI Summary

HempFusion Wellness has received a significant purchase order worth $216,000 from a long-standing Dubai-based customer, marking a potential recovery in international sales post-COVID. This customer, which has a history of annual orders exceeding $800,000, signals a positive trend for HempFusion as it anticipates further growth in international revenue. The company is focused on expanding its revenue through organic growth and potential acquisitions while maintaining a strong cash position with over a year of working capital and no immediate financing needs.

Positive

• Secured a significant purchase order of $216,000, indicating a rebound in international sales.
• Long-standing customer with potential for over $1 million in annual revenue in the future.
• Strong cash position with over a year of working capital available.

Negative

• Previous projected revenues were not met due to COVID, indicating past sales challenges.
• Dependence on international markets for growth could pose risks amid global uncertainties.

HempFusion Wellness Inc. (TSX:CBD.U) (US:CBDHF) (FWB:8OO) (“HempFusion” or the “Company”), a leading health and wellness consumer packaged goods Company, is pleased to announce the Company has received its first significant purchase order in over a year from a long-standing international customer [based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates], equating to $216,000; an indication that international sales appear to be re-emerging in a post-COVID era and larger retailers are beginning to re-order HempFusion products.

Pre-COVID, the multi-billion-dollar Dubai-based company placed multiple orders of similar size annually and remains one of the longest-standing international customers of HempFusion. The company has been a HempFusion customer for over six years and distributes products throughout the Middle East, primarily in the United Arab Emirates.

"We are pleased to see more and more of our international sales resume, and we believe this initial +$200,000 purchase order is just the beginning of increased international revenue for 2021," commented Patrick Bucaro, Head of International Development. "Had COVID not occurred, this customer was expected to generate upwards of $800,000 for us in 2020 and $1,000,000 in 2021. With our projected domestic business growth and sales in the Middle East and North Africa region re-opening, we are excited to see this early indication that business on a global scale is starting to move in the right direction. We are hopeful this particular customer will generate north of a million dollars annually for us moving forward."

HempFusion remains focused on growing revenues both domestically and internationally through organic channels in addition to the pursuit of M&A opportunities as the Company looks to expand revenue through accretive acquisitions. The Company maintains a strong cash balance including over a year of working capital with no further financings planned.

"We are excited to see sign of a return to normal business practices across the globe," added Dr. Jason Mitchel, the Company's Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "As people return to normal life, we're excited to see increases in further international channels such as Ireland, United Kingdom and China. This PO may be a great indication of what's to come in 2021 and beyond."

ABOUT HEMPFUSION

HempFusion is a leading health and wellness CBD company utilizing the power of whole-food hemp nutrition. HempFusion distributes its family of brands, including HempFusion, Probulin Probiotics, Biome Research, and HF Labs, to approximately 4,000 retail locations across all 50 states of the United States and select international locations. Built on a foundation of regulatory compliance and human safety, HempFusion’s diverse product portfolio comprises 48 SKUs including tinctures, proprietary FDA Drug Listed Over-The-Counter (OTC) Topicals, Doctor/Practitioner Lines and more. With a strong focus on research and development, HempFusion has an additional 30 products under development. HempFusion is a board member of the US Hemp Roundtable, and HempFusion’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Probulin Probiotics, is one of the fastest-growing probiotics companies in the United States, according to SPINs reported data. HempFusion’s CBD products are based on a proprietary Whole Food Hemp Complex™ and are available in-store or by visiting HempFusion online at www.hempfusion.com or www.probulin.com.

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FAQ

What recent purchase order did HempFusion receive?

HempFusion received a significant purchase order worth $216,000 from a longstanding international customer.

How has COVID affected HempFusion's sales?

COVID negatively impacted sales, previously expected to generate up to $1 million in 2021 from this customer.

What are HempFusion's plans for growth?

HempFusion aims to grow revenues through organic channels and potential acquisitions.

What is the significance of the Dubai-based customer for HempFusion?

The Dubai-based customer is one of HempFusion's longest-standing clients, historically ordering large quantities.

What is the stock symbol for HempFusion?

HempFusion's stock symbol is CBDHF.