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Decibel Announces Repayment of Convertible Debentures

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On May 11, 2022, Decibel Cannabis Company announced the full cash repayment of its 9.5% convertible debentures, totaling $12 million, which matured on May 10, 2022. The repayment was made possible by a simultaneous draw-down of $12 million from its credit facility with ConnectFirst Credit Union, which carries a fixed interest rate of 4.75% per annum, repayable over 60 months. Decibel continues to focus on producing high-quality cannabis products through its various facilities in Canada.

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  • Completed full repayment of $12 million in convertible debentures.
  • Secured additional $12 million from credit facility for operational liquidity.
  • Maintains a focus on producing high-quality cannabis products.
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CALGARY, AB, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. (the "Company" or "Decibel") (TSXV: DB) (OTCQB: DBCCF), a premium cannabis producer, is pleased to announce the cash repayment of its 9.5% convertible debentures, which had a maturity date of May 10, 2022 (the "Convertible Debentures"). The $12 million cash repayment represents a full payout of the Convertible Debentures, which were subject to a conversion rate of approximately 2,222 common shares for each $1,000 of principal amount of Convertible Debentures, equal to a conversion price of $0.45 per common share.

The Company met the pre-disbursement conditions required to draw-down $12 million under its credit facility with ConnectFirst Credit Union and concurrently made the cash repayment of the Convertible Debentures. The Company's $12 million draw-down from its credit facility is subject to a 60-month repayment term at a fixed rate of 4.75% per annum, amortized over 144 months.

About Decibel

Decibel is uncompromising in the process and craftsmanship needed to deliver the highest quality cannabis products and retail experiences. Decibel has three operating production houses along with its wholly owned retail business, Prairie Records. The Qwest Estate in Creston, BC is a licensed and operating 26,000 square foot cultivation space which produces the widely championed, rare cultivar-focused brands Qwest and Qwest Reserve, which are sold in six provinces across Canada. Thunderchild Cultivation, is a licensed and operating 80,000 square foot indoor cultivation facility in Battleford, SK. The Plant, Decibel's extraction facility, in Calgary, AB has 15,000 square feet of Health Canada licensed extraction and product development space. This production house will fuel the growth of our brands Qwest, Qwest Reserve, and Blendcraft, into new and innovative product formats like concentrates, vapes, edibles and beyond.

Neither 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.

Forward Looking Information

This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.

In this news release, forward-looking statements relate to, among other things the Company's ability to grow Qwest, Qwest Reserve and Blendcraft brands into new and innovative product formats. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: risks relating to delays, regulatory changes and impacts, capital requirements, construction impacts, displacement requirements and unforeseen requirements resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic; the ability to obtain and maintain licences to retail cannabis products; review of the Company's production facilities by Health Canada and maintenance of licences (including any amendments thereto) from Health Canada in respect thereof; future legislative and regulatory developments involving cannabis; inability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, and/or inability to access sufficient capital on favourable terms; the labour market generally and the ability to access, hire and retain employees; and general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

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FAQ

What did Decibel Cannabis Company announce on May 11, 2022?

Decibel announced the full cash repayment of its 9.5% convertible debentures, amounting to $12 million.

How did Decibel finance the repayment of its convertible debentures?

The repayment was financed through a $12 million draw-down from its credit facility with ConnectFirst Credit Union.

What is the interest rate on Decibel's credit facility?

The credit facility has a fixed interest rate of 4.75% per annum.

What is the maturity date for Decibel's convertible debentures?

The convertible debentures matured on May 10, 2022.

What is the significance of the repayment for DBCCF investors?

The repayment signifies reduced debt obligations, potentially enhancing financial stability for DBCCF investors.

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