Cansortium Announces Shares for Debt Settlement

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Cansortium Inc. (CSE: TIUM.U, OTCQB: CNTMF) has agreed to issue 143,678 common shares, valued at U.S. $0.87 each, to an independent director in exchange for canceling $125,000 in director fees. This transaction is classified as a related party transaction under MI 61-101, as it does not exceed 25% of the company's market capitalization. The company intends to expedite the transaction to reduce accrued liabilities. Debt Shares issued to Canadian residents will be subject to a four-month hold period, emphasizing Cansortium's commitment to financial efficiency.

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• Issuing shares for debt cancellation reduces accrued liabilities by $125,000.
• Transaction does not exceed 25% of the company's market capitalization, minimizing financial risk.

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• The issuance of shares may dilute existing shareholders' equity.

MIAMI, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Cansortium Inc. (CSE: TIUM.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF) ("Cansortium" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated cannabis company with operations in Florida, Texas, Michigan and Pennsylvania, announces that it has agreed with an independent director to issue 143,678 common shares ("Debt Shares") to such director in exchange for the cancellation of U.S.$125,000 of director fees owing. The Debt Shares are being issued at a deemed price of U.S.$0.87, in accordance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

The issuance of the Debt Shares to the director constitutes a "related party transaction" as this term is defined in Multilateral Instrument 61-101: Protection of Minority Securityholders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). All of the independent directors of the Company, acting in good faith, determined that the fair market value of the Debt Shares being issued pursuant to the shares for debt transaction and the consideration being paid is reasonable. The Company intends to rely on the exemptions from the valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 as neither the fair market value of the Debt Shares nor the debt exceeds 25% of the Company's market capitalization.

The Company did not file a material change report more than 21 days before the expected closing of the shares for debt transaction as the details and amounts of debts settled under the transaction were not finalized until closer to the closing and the Company wished to close the transaction as soon as practicable, which the Company deems reasonable as it wishes to reduce its accrued liabilities as soon as possible. Any Debt Shares issued to Canadian residents pursuant to the debt conversion will be subject to a four (4) month hold period.

About Cansortium Inc.

Cansortium is a vertically-integrated cannabis company with licenses and operations in Florida, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Texas. The Company operates under the Fluent™ brand and is dedicated to being one of the highest quality cannabis companies for the communities it serves. This is driven by Cansortium's unrelenting commitment to operational excellence in cultivation, production, distribution and retail. The Company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Cansortium Inc.'s common shares trade on the CSE under the symbol "TIUM.U" and on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol "CNTMF." For more information about the Company, please visit www.getfluent.com.

Forward-Looking Information

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FAQ

What is the recent share issuance by Cansortium (CNTMF)?

Cansortium has issued 143,678 common shares to an independent director to cancel $125,000 in director fees.

What is the value of the shares issued by Cansortium?

The shares were issued at a deemed price of U.S. $0.87 each.

How will the debt shares affect Cansortium's liabilities?

The transaction reduces Cansortium's accrued liabilities by $125,000.

Is the share issuance by Cansortium subject to any hold period?

Yes, shares issued to Canadian residents will have a four-month hold period.

What regulations affect the share transaction by Cansortium?

The transaction is subject to Multilateral Instrument 61-101 due to its classification as a related party transaction.