GreenBank Provides Updates on Some of its Portfolio Investments

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GreenBank Capital Inc. has released significant updates on its investment portfolio, including Beelivery, TRU-Precious Metals, and Queensland Gold Hills Mining Corp. Beelivery reports a return to profitability with gross margins nearly doubling to 17%, while seeking funding for further expansion. TRU-Precious Metals has acquired 100% of its Golden Rose project in Newfoundland, preparing for a 2023 drilling program. GreenBank liquidated its position in Queensland Gold Hills, generating C$166,537 for working capital. The company continues to explore diverse investment opportunities, aiming for capital appreciation.

Positive

• Beelivery has returned to profitability with gross margins almost doubling to 17%.
• TRU Precious Metals acquired 100% ownership of the Golden Rose project, preparing for a promising drill program in 2023.
• GreenBank profitably liquidated its position in Queensland Gold Hills Mining Corp., generating C$166,537 in working capital.

Negative

• Beelivery's turnover has decreased compared to last year due to the end of the Covid-related demand surge.

GreenBank Capital Inc is pleased to announce updates on some of its investments, including Beelivery, TRU-Precious Metals, and Queensland Gold Hills Mining Corp.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / December 15, 2022 / GreenBank Capital Inc. (CSE:GBC)(OTC PINK:GRNBF)(FRA:2TL) ("GreenBank" or the "Company") is pleased to share updates on investments within its current portfolio.

Summary

• Beelivery is operating profitably after undergoing significant reductions in overheads. Gross margins have almost doubled to 17%, positioning the business favourably to seek funding to deliver further organic expansion.
• TRU Precious Metals has concurrently exercised three option agreements to acquire 100% of its flagship Golden Rose project located in Central Newfoundland Gold Belt, Canada. This is in preparation for an ambitious 2023 drill program.
• GreenBank has profitably liquidated its position in Queensland Gold Hills Mining Corp., selling 408,889 shares for a total of C$166,537. This has allowed the Company to generate working capital.

Further details on Beelivery

The Company is pleased to be able to report that Beelivery, the UK-based rapid grocery delivery company, in which GreenBank holds a 5.62% stake, has returned to trading profitably, at both EBITDA and post-tax level in the year to date.

In common with several of its much larger competitors, Beelivery has undergone a significant reduction in overheads (including staff and marketing spend. Whilst turnover is down compared to last year, in which the company (along with the home delivery sector generally) benefited from the Covid effect, gross margins have almost doubled to 17%.

Beelivery is currently seeking additional funding to further its expansion organically and to capitalise on consolidation in the sector, by making further acquisitions either in the UK or abroad. Unlike many of its UK competitors, including recently merged Gorillas and Getir, Beelivery does not operate ‘dark stores'. This enables the company to deploy significantly less capital to achieve geographical coverage and is one of the key reasons why Beelivery is able to offer its service to 94% of UK households, while its dark store competitors are concentrated in the major urban conurbations.

Further details on TRU-Precious Metals (TSVX:TRU; OTCQB:TRUIF) (Referenced Press Release)

The Company is pleased to be able to report that TRU (In which GreenBank has 681,166 common shares) has concurrently exercised three option agreements to acquire 100% ownership of their flagship Golden Rose Project. TRU is exploring for gold and copper in what it considers to be highly prospective Central Newfoundland Gold Belt.

TRU Co-Founder & CEO Joel Freudman commented, "Acquiring 100% ownership of Golden Rose earlier than initially contemplated or required, is a testimony to our confidence that there is much more discovery potential to uncover. We are now the sole owners of this formidable land package, flanked on either side by deposit-bearing neighbours. We intend to expand TRU's pipeline of drill-ready targets across the Project through relatively low-cost, but high-upside, exploration methods, to ultimately prepare for what we are hopeful will be an exciting 2023 drill program."

Further details on Queensland Gold Hills Mining Corp

The Company is pleased to announce its decision to fully exit its investment in Queensland Gold Hill Corp, by disposing of its stock in the market. GreenBank sold all its 408,889 shares for a total of C$166,537 delivering cash for working capital.

The shares, a historical purchase by GreenBank founder, Danny Wettreich, recently took an up-turn in value, providing GBC the opportunity to exit.

GBC Chairman and CEO Terry Pullen said "2022 has been a very difficult year on all economic fronts, negatively affecting stock markets globally, without necessarily any correlation to underlying company values. The GreenBank portfolio investments range across multiple-sectors, are operated by talented & nimble owners and provide exciting prospects to deliver at least some of their full potential in 2023 and beyond".

Other News

• GreenBank have engaged with The Zephirin Group to provide Capital Markets services to offer a new level of insight into GreenBank and its operations, conducted for an agreed fee of C$36.7k.

About GreenBank

GreenBank is a publicly traded company that has a flexible low-cost overhead structure designed to maximize profitability. Our management are based in Toronto and London and are used to working across borders remotely. GreenBank invests in multi-sector undervalued public and private growth companies focused on building consistent capital appreciation for its shareholders.

GreenBank is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE:GBC), the Frankfurt Boerse (FRA:2TL) and on the OTC Markets in the USA (OTC PINK:GRNBF).

For further information, please contact:
Terry Pullen, CEO GreenBank Capital
Tel: +44 (0)7831 402 38
Email: Terry@GreenBankCapitalInc.com.

Forward-Looking Information: This press release may include forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business and trading in the common stock of GreenBank Capital Inc., the raising of additional capital believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information 14 because Greenbank can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and Greenbank disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE: GreenBank Capital Inc.

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FAQ

What updates did GreenBank Capital provide on its investment in Beelivery?

GreenBank Capital announced that Beelivery has returned to profitability with gross margins nearly doubling to 17% after significant overhead reductions.

How much did GreenBank earn from selling its shares in Queensland Gold Hills Mining Corp?

GreenBank successfully liquidated its position in Queensland Gold Hills Mining Corp, selling 408,889 shares for a total of C$166,537.

What is TRU Precious Metals planning for 2023?

TRU Precious Metals has exercised options to acquire 100% of its flagship Golden Rose project and is preparing for a drilling program in 2023.

What is the significance of Beelivery's market position?

Beelivery operates without 'dark stores', allowing it to serve 94% of UK households while maintaining lower overheads compared to competitors.