IM Cannabis Common Shares Expected to Begin Trading on NASDAQ on March 1, 2021

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IM Cannabis Corp. has received approval from NASDAQ to list its common shares under the ticker symbol IMCC, with trading expected to commence on March 1, 2021. This milestone is part of the Company's international growth strategy aimed at enhancing shareholder value through increased liquidity.

The listing is subject to meeting regulatory requirements, including the filing of a Form 40-F Registration Statement with the SEC. IMC operates in the medical cannabis sector across Israel and Germany and has developed a strong brand presence in the Israeli market.

Positive

• Approval received from NASDAQ for listing under the symbol IMCC.
• Expected increase in liquidity and investor access following NASDAQ listing.

Negative

• Listing remains subject to regulatory requirements and SEC approval.
• Possible risks related to the cannabis regulatory environment in Israel and other markets.

• IMC has received approval from the NASDAQ Capital Market to list its common shares for trading under the symbol "IMCC"

TORONTO, ON and GLIL YAM, ISRAEL / ACCESSWIRE / February 25, 2021 / IM Cannabis Corp. (the "Company" or "IMC") (CSE:IMCC), a multi-country operator ("MCO") in the medical cannabis sector with operations in Israel and Germany, is pleased to announce that the Company's application to list its common shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market ("NASDAQ") has been approved. The Company's common shares (the "Common Shares") are expected to begin trading on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "IMCC" on March 1, 2021.

"The approval of IMC's application to list on NASDAQ is the culmination of a tremendous effort by our team. It is a significant step in our international growth strategy and is expected to enhance shareholder value through additional liquidity and investor access to the largest capital market in the world," said Oren Shuster, Chief Executive Officer of IMC.

The Company's listing on NASDAQ remains subject to satisfaction of all applicable listing and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to, the declaration of effectiveness of the Company's Form 40-F Registration Statement registering the Common Shares with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

About IM Cannabis Corp.

IMC is an MCO in the medical cannabis sector headquartered in Israel and with operations In Israel and Germany. Over the past decade, the Company believes that the IMC brand has become synonymous with quality and consistency in the Israeli medical cannabis market. The Company has also expanded its business to offer intellectual property-related services to the medical cannabis industry.

In Europe, IMC operates through Adjupharm GmbH ("Adjupharm"), a German-based subsidiary and EU-GMP certified medical cannabis distributor. IMC's European presence is augmented by strategic alliances with various pan-European EU-GMP cultivators and distributors to capitalize on the increased demand for medical cannabis products in Europe and bring the IMC brand and its product portfolio to European patients.

Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "likely" and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may", "will", "should", "could" or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, without limitation, statements relating to the timing of the listing of the Common Shares on NASDAQ; the benefits to the Company's shareholders of listing the Common Shares on NASDAQ including increased liquidity and accessibility to capital markets, the date that the Common Shares will begin trading on NASDAQ, the continued trading of the Common Shares on the CSE, and the Company's business and strategic plans.

Forward-looking information is based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to the ability of the Company to execute its business plan, the continued growth of the medical and/or recreational cannabis markets in the countries in which the Company operates or intends to operate, the Company maintaining "de facto" control over Focus Medical Herbs Ltd. ("Focus Medical") in accordance with IFRS 10, Focus Medical maintaining its existing Israeli medical cannabis propagation and cultivation licenses and the expected decriminalization and/or legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis in Israel. The Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances. However, forward-looking information is subject to business and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results of operations to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Such risks include, without limitation: unexpected disruptions to the operations and businesses of the Company and/or Focus Medical as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic or other disease outbreaks including a resurgence in the cases of COVID-19; the Israeli government deciding to delay or abandon the decriminalization and/or legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis; any bill relating to the decriminalization and/or legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis in Israel being rejected by Israeli parliament; any change in the political environment which would negatively affect the decriminalization and/or legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis in Israel; engaging in activities considered illegal under United States federal law; the ability of the Company to comply with applicable government regulations in a highly regulated industry; unexpected changes in governmental policies and regulations affecting the production, distribution, manufacture or use of medical cannabis in Israel, Germany, or any other foreign jurisdictions in which the Company intends to operate; unexpected changes in governmental policies and regulations affecting the production, distribution, manufacture or use of adult-use recreational cannabis in Canada; any failure of the Company to maintain "de facto" control over Focus Medical in accordance with IFRS 10; the Company and Focus Medical having to rely on third party cannabis producers to supply the Adjupharm and Focus Medical with product to successfully fulfill previously announced sales agreements and purchase commitments; the ability of Focus Medical and Adjupharm to deliver on their sales commitments; the risk that regulatory authorities in Israel may view the Company as the deemed owner of more than 5% of Focus Medical in contravention to Israeli rules restricting the ownership of Israeli cannabis cultivators and thereby jeopardizing Focus Medical's cannabis propagation or cultivation licenses; any unexpected failure of Focus Medical to renew its propagation or cultivation licenses with the Israeli Ministry of Health; any unexpected failure of Focus Medical to maintain any of its commercial facilities or land lease agreements; any unexpected failure of Adjupharm to renew its production, wholesale, narcotics handling or import/export licenses, permits, certificates or approvals; the Company's reliance on management; the lack of additional merger and acquisition opportunities; inconsistent public opinion and perception regarding the use of cannabis; perceived effects of medical cannabis products; the Company's ability to maintain or improve the brand position of the IMC brand in Israel's medical cannabis market; political instability and conflict in the Middle East; adverse market conditions; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; costs of inputs; crop failures; litigation; currency fluctuations; competition; industry consolidation; failure to meet NASDAQ listing requirements; failure to obtain effectiveness of the registration statement filed with the SEC; delays in the SEC review of the registration of securities with the SEC, including but not limited to delays relating to COVID-19; the Company's NASDAQ listing being unsuccessful; and loss of key management and/or employees.

The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

For more information:
Oren Shuster
Chief Executive Officer
+972-77-3603504
info@imcannabis.com

Marc Charbin
Investor Relations
+1 416-467-5229
investors@imcannabis.com

Gal Wilder
Media Relations
+1 647-259-3261
gal.wilder@cohnwolfe.ca

SOURCE: IM Cannabis Corp.

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FAQ

When will IM Cannabis shares start trading on NASDAQ?

IM Cannabis shares are expected to begin trading on NASDAQ under the symbol IMCC on March 1, 2021.

What is the significance of IM Cannabis listing on NASDAQ?

The NASDAQ listing is intended to enhance shareholder value by increasing liquidity and access to capital markets.

What regulatory approvals does IM Cannabis need for NASDAQ listing?

IM Cannabis must satisfy all applicable listing and regulatory requirements, including SEC registration.

What markets does IM Cannabis operate in?

IM Cannabis operates in the medical cannabis sector, primarily in Israel and Germany.

What is the ticker symbol for IM Cannabis on NASDAQ?

The ticker symbol for IM Cannabis on NASDAQ will be IMCC.