Empower Clinics Uplisted - Will Begin Trading on OTCQB Market
Empower Clinics Inc (OTCQB: EPWCF) announced its common shares will now trade on the OTCQB Venture Market effective September 10, 2021. This transition enhances the company's visibility and access to U.S. investors, including both retail and institutional. The OTCQB is recognized for supporting entrepreneurial companies, which aligns with Empower’s aggressive expansion in North America’s integrated healthcare sector. Empower will continue to be listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker CBDT and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as 8EC.
- Increased accessibility for U.S. retail and institutional investors.
- Greater visibility and liquidity for Empower shares through OTCQB.
- Uplisting to a reputable market indicates financial and corporate credibility.
- None.
OTCQB Market Provides Greater Access to Empower Shares in the U.S.
VANCOUVER BC / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2021 / EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CSE:CBDT)(Frankfurt:8EC)(OTCQB:EPWCF) ("Empower" or the "Company") an integrated healthcare company - serving patients through medical centers, telemedicine platforms and a high complexity medical diagnostics laboratory processing thousands of COVID-19 specimens - announced today that its common shares will be added to the OTCQB Venture Market (the "OTCQB") at market open on September 10, 2021, under the symbol "EPWCF."
"This is an extremely exciting announcement for Empower's market presence in the U.S.," said Steven McAuley, Chairman and CEO of Empower Clinics. "Empower shares are now accessible to a trove of new U.S. based retail and institutional investors. This expanded visibility is a huge step forward as we continue our aggressive North American expansion in the integrated healthcare space."
The OTCQB is a well-regarded public financial market for international companies across a variety of sectors. It's an ideal next step for Empower Clinics as the market has a particular focus on entrepreneurial and fast-developing companies. The market's high financial and corporate standards speak to the progress of Empower Clinics. Following a rigorous approval process, successful companies receive access to a diversified base of U.S. retail and institutional investors in addition to the opportunity to increase the Company's visibility and liquidity.
Empower's shares will continue to be listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the ticker symbol "CBDT," as well as on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) under the ticker symbol "8EC."
This press release is available on the Empower Clinics Verified Forum on AGORACOM for shareholder discussion, questions and engagement with management https://agoracom.com/ir/EmpowerClinics
ABOUT EMPOWER:
Empower is an integrated healthcare company that provides body and mind wellness for patients through its clinics, with digital and telemedicine care, and world-class medical diagnostics laboratories. Supported by an experienced leadership team, Empower is aggressively growing its clinical and digital presence across North America. Our Health & Wellness and Diagnostics & Technology business units are positioned to positively impact the integrated health of our patients, while simultaneously providing long term value for our shareholders.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Steven McAuley
Chief Executive Officer
CONTACTS:
Investors:
Steven McAuley CEO
s.mcauley@empowerclinics.com
604-789-2146
Investors:
Tamara Mason
Business Development & Communications
t.mason@empowerclinics.com
416-671-5617
DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" (collectively "forward looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. 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. Forward-looking statements can frequently be identified by words such as "plans", "continues", "expects", "projects", "intends", "believes", "anticipates", "estimates", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or information that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the expected benefits to the Company and its shareholders as a result of the acquisition of Kai Medical Laboratory; the transaction terms; the expected number of clinics and patients following the closing; the future potential success of Kai Medical Laboratory, Sun Valley's franchise model; launch of new healthcare centers and the occurrence thereof; that the Company can bring healthcare to millions of Canadians; that new healthcare services can be added and that the Company will be positioned to be a market- leading service provider for complex patient requirements in 2020 and beyond. Such statements are only projections, are based on assumptions known to management at this time, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including: that Kai Medical Laboratory will successfully win any US Government RFP; that the MedX Health pilot program will be successful; that Empower will place the MedX Health teledermatology product in health centers in North America; that the Company's products may not work as expected; that the Company may not be able to expand COVID-19 testing; that legislative changes may have an adverse effect on the Company's business and product development; that the Company may not be able to obtain adequate financing to pursue its business plan; that the Company will be able to commence and/or complete build-outs and tenants improvements for Canadian clinics or Kai Medical Laboratory expansion inn 2Q 2021; that general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; failure to obtain any necessary approvals in connection with the proposed transaction; and other factors beyond the Company's control. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable laws.
SOURCE: Empower Clinics Inc.
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