Flow Beverage Corp. to Commence Trading on OTCQX

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Flow Beverage Corp. (OTCQX: FLWBF) begins trading on the OTCQX Best Market, enhancing accessibility for U.S. investors. This move is expected to increase market awareness and shareholder base as Flow expands its operations in the U.S. premium water market. Flow's products are carried by major retailers, including Target and Walmart. Established in 2014, Flow is committed to sustainability and offers a diverse range of health-oriented beverages, including alkaline spring water and innovative collagen-infused waters.

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• Flow Beverage Corp. starts trading on OTCQX, enhancing visibility and access for U.S. investors.
• Partnerships with major retailers such as Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods indicate strong market presence.
• The company is growing rapidly in the U.S. premium water sector, suggesting potential revenue growth.

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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW)(OTCQX:FLWBF) (“Flow” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that the Company begins trading today on the OTCQX® Best Market (OTCQX) under the symbol “FLWBF.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

The OTCQX Best Market is the top tier of OTC Markets on which 11,000 U.S. and global securities trade - including some of the world’s leading brands. OTCQX Best Market companies are required to meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, demonstrate compliance with U.S. securities laws, be current in their disclosure, and have a professional third-party sponsor introduction.

“We are thrilled to be trading on the OTCQX, the highest tier of the OTC Markets for established, investor-focused U.S. and international companies, providing increased access for U.S. investors to become shareholders of Flow Beverage Corp. We are a rapidly growing company with U.S. operations and our products are currently carried by major beverage distributors and retailers, including Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods. As we increase our market share across the U.S. premium water market, we expect trading on OTCQX to help create additional awareness for Flow as a company, add to our U.S. shareholder base, and create additional trading volume for Flow’s common shares,” said Maurizio Patarnello, Flow’s Chief Executive Officer.

ABOUT FLOW

Flow is a premium alkaline spring water company with a diversified line of health and wellness-oriented beverage products sold online and at retailers throughout North America. Flow's premium alkaline spring water is offered in original unflavored and a range of award-winning organic flavors, in sizes ranging from 330-ml to 1-liter.

Due to its unique artesian spring sources, Flow products contain naturally occurring electrolytes and essential minerals, and its original and flavored water products have an alkaline pH. As part of its ongoing innovation into functional "better-for-you" beverages, Flow recently introduced a new line of collagen-infused waters with natural flavors.

Founded in 2014 by serial, mission-driven entrepreneur Nicholas Reichenbach, Flow is highly dedicated to sustainability and is a B-Corp Certified company with a purpose to "bring wellness to the world through the positive power of water." Flow set out to be a sustainable brand, packaging its products in up to 75% renewable-resource-based Tetra Pak™ cartons utilizing sustainable operations.

Flow beverage products are available online at flowhydration.com, and are sold at over 20,000 stores across the United States and Canada, including Target, Publix, Walmart, Costco, Whole Foods Market, Loblaws, Sobeys, Metro, Shoppers Drug Mart, Farm Boy, Sprouts Farmers Market, Safeway, Wegmans, Harris Teeter, Giant Eagle, Bristol Farms, Raley’s, and Duane Reade, among others.

Follow Flow on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/flow/); Twitter (https://twitter.com/FlowHydration); and Facebook (facebook.com/FlowHydration).

For more information on Flow, please visit Flow’s investor relations site at: investors.flowhydration.com

Cautionary Statement

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, information with respect to our objectives and the strategies for achieving those objectives, as well as information with respect to our beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of words such as “may”, “would”, “should”, “could”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “foresee”, “believe”, or “continue”, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purposes of assisting the reader in understanding Flow and its business, operations, prospects, and risks at a point in time in the context of historical and possible future developments, and the reader is therefore cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Those risks and uncertainties include the following: impact and spread of COVID-19; ability to achieve and manage growth; failure to expand sales capabilities; changes in consumer preferences; criticism of packaged water; maintain brand image and product quality; constrained or unavailable spring water sources; inability to package products; increased competition; accurately estimating demand; maintaining relationships with distributors and vendors; changing retail landscape; incorrect product design or development; product information misrepresentation; revenues derived entirely from packaged beverages; increases in costs or shortages of materials; fluctuation of quarterly operating results; no assurance of profitability; fluctuations in foreign currency; changes in government regulation; contamination or recalls of ingredients or end products; loss of intellectual property rights; litigation; future tax rates; catastrophic events; climate change; seasonal business; dependence on key information systems and third-party service providers; ability to securely maintain confidential information; maintaining and upgrading information technology systems; conflict of interest; dual class share structure; potential volatility of share price; no assurance of active market for shares; lack of dividends; global financial condition; publication of inaccurate or unfavourable research and reports; operating history; and management and conflict of interests. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements contained herein are qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements, and there can be no guarantee that the results or developments that we anticipate will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences or effects on our business, financial condition or results of operation. Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward-looking statements contained herein are provided as of the date hereof, and we do not undertake to update or amend such forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.

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Devan Pennell, Chief Financial Officer

1-844-356-9426

investors@flowhydration.com

US Investors:

Ashley DeSimone

Ashley.DeSimone@icrinc.com

Canadian investors:

Marc Charbin

investors@flowhydration.com

Media:

Natasha Koifman

nk@nkpr.net

Source: Flow Beverage Corp

FAQ

What does it mean for Flow Beverage to trade on OTCQX as FLWBF?

Trading on OTCQX indicates that Flow Beverage Corp. meets high financial standards and provides better access to U.S. investors.

When did Flow Beverage start trading on OTCQX?

Flow Beverage Corp. began trading on the OTCQX Best Market today.

How will trading on OTCQX benefit Flow Beverage Corp.?

It is expected to increase awareness, expand the shareholder base, and enhance trading volume for Flow's common shares.

What is Flow Beverage Corp.'s business focus?

Flow Beverage focuses on premium alkaline spring water and health-oriented beverage products.

Which retailers carry Flow Beverage products?

Flow's products are available at major retailers including Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods.