HUMBL CEO Retires Over $100 Million of Shares

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HUMBL announced the retirement of 9,350 shares of Series B Preferred Stock by CEO Brian Foote, equivalent to 93,500,000 common shares, valued over $100 million. This move aims to reduce share count and protect investors from dilution during brand partnerships and acquisitions, including Tickeri and Monster LA. Foote previously retired over 551 million shares in November 2020 at personal cost. The retirement will also cover future potential acquisitions. Foote stated the company is focused on enhancing shareholder value and pursuing strategic rollup acquisitions.

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• Retirement of 9,350 Series B Preferred shares reduces overall share count.
• Move protects investors from dilution amid acquisitions.
• Historical precedent of share retirement shows commitment to shareholder value.

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San Diego, California, July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUMBL, Inc. (OTC Markets: HMBL) announced today that CEO Brian Foote has agreed to retire 9,350 shares of Series B Preferred Stock that he owns, which is the equivalent of 93,500,000 shares of common stock.

The market value of these shares based on the prior trading day’s closing price at the time the request was submitted was over $100,000,000 (USD). Mr. Foote previously retired 551,669,335 pre-split common shares from the float in November 2020, also at his own personal cost.

The purpose of this share retirement is to reduce the overall HUMBL share count and protect HUMBL investors from dilution as the company pursues its brand partnerships, top line revenue and market share acquisition strategies.

The retired shares are sufficient to cover the shares that have been or will be issued in connection with the completed Tickeri and Monster LA acquisitions, HUMBL Brand Ambassadors, HUMBL Strategic Advisors and HUMBL Strategic Collaborations such as Athletes First, Glushon Sports Management and Pilgrimage Festival. In addition, the share retirement includes an overage allocation to cover shares that may be issued in connection with potential future acquisitions.

“Whatever we can do to deliver great products and protect shareholder value at HUMBL will always be the focus,” said CEO, Brian Foote. “We are actively seeking other HUMBL rollup acquisitions, particularly in mobile payments and ticketing, which we will package into one seamless experience for customers.”

The share cancellation request was submitted on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 to the company’s transfer agent, Pacific Stock Transfer.

About HUMBL

HUMBL is a blockchain firm focused on mobile payments, ticketing and financial services.

CONTACT:

PR@HUMBLPay.com

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FAQ

What is the significance of HUMBL's share retirement on July 7, 2021?

The retirement of shares aims to reduce the overall share count and protect investors from dilution.

How many shares did CEO Brian Foote retire?

CEO Brian Foote retired 9,350 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, equivalent to 93,500,000 common shares.

What is the market value of the retired shares?

The market value of the retired shares was over $100 million based on prior trading day’s closing price.

What acquisitions are related to HUMBL's share retirement?

The share retirement is linked to the Tickeri and Monster LA acquisitions.

What is HUMBL's strategy following the share retirement?

HUMBL aims to pursue brand partnerships and strategic acquisitions, particularly in mobile payments and ticketing.