ITEM 9 LABS CORP - INLB STOCK NEWS

Unity Rd., the first cannabis dispensary franchise in the U.S., continues its expansion in Colorado, with new shops planned near Cherry Creek and in North Denver. The company has secured a dispensary license and is set to open another location soon. Unity Rd. aims to support local entrepreneurs in a market increasingly dominated by multi-state operators. The brand's growth has been fueled by its acquisition strategy, including plans to rebrand The Herbal Cure as a flagship store. As Colorado's cannabis sales reached $2.2 billion in 2021, Unity Rd. is well-positioned for future success.

Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) announced its 20,000 square-foot cannabis cultivation and lab facility in Pahrump, Nevada, is nearing completion, expected to be operational by the end of 2022. The master development began in early 2019, and the company awaits final connections for water and electricity. The facility will feature multiple cultivation spaces and labs, capitalizing on Nevada's booming cannabis market, which reported $1.03 billion in sales in FY 2021. Item 9 Labs is optimistic about its growth opportunities in this expanding market.

Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sessions Cannabis, one of Canada's largest cannabis retail franchisors. This transformative acquisition positions Item 9 Labs as the largest publicly traded cannabis franchise company globally, significantly increasing its presence in the Canadian market. Sessions Cannabis currently operates 43 stores with annual systemwide sales of approximately CA$70 million. The Canadian cannabis market has shown substantial growth, with expectations to reach CA$4.7 billion in 2022. The acquisition is anticipated to accelerate growth through franchising and future transactions.

Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) reported its fiscal Q2 FY2022 results, revealing a 9% revenue increase to $6.6 million. Despite this growth, the company faced an operating loss of $2.8 million and a net loss of $3.9 million, compared to a net income of $50,000 the previous year. The expansion continues with Unity Rd. dispensaries entering South Dakota, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The Nevada cultivation site is nearing completion, and Arizona's development is on track. Management will discuss these results in a conference call held today.

Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) is accelerating its growth by expanding its Unity Rd. dispensary franchise model across the U.S. The company has successfully entered new markets, including New Mexico and South Dakota, with several dispensaries already operational. With two dispensaries in Colorado and Oklahoma, Item 9 Labs plans to open more locations through acquisitions and partnerships, enhancing its market presence. The company forecasts the cannabis market reaching $50 billion by 2025, strengthening its strategy to leverage franchise growth for significant revenue opportunities.

Unity Rd., a franchise developed by Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB), has commenced construction on its first medical cannabis dispensary in Hartford, South Dakota. The establishment will operate under the state's Medical Cannabis Program, following local approvals. Local entrepreneurs, B.J. Olson and Adam Jorgensen, aim to open the dispensary by summer 2022. This marks Unity Rd.'s expansion into its 11th state, adding to its network of cannabis dispensary franchises across 10+ U.S. markets.

Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB), a vertically integrated cannabis dispensary franchisor and operator, is set to participate in major investor events this April, including NobleCon18 and Benzinga's Spring Cannabis Capital Conference. The executive team will discuss their cultivation expansion in Arizona and Nevada, along with updates on the Unity Rd. franchise and its award-winning product lineup. The presentations will highlight the company's growth strategies and product innovations, showcasing its strong position in the cannabis market.