Bidi Vapor Completes Regulatory Approval to Enter Four International Markets

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Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. (OTCQB: KAVL) announced on March 31, 2021, that Bidi Vapor successfully completed regulatory processes to enter four new markets: the UK, Russia, New Zealand, and Australia. The BIDI® Stick, their primary product, is seeking FDA approval and is recognized for its eco-friendly recycling program. The UK ENDS market is projected to reach $3.9 billion by 2023, with a strong consumer shift from traditional cigarettes. CEO Niraj Patel expressed confidence in achieving fiscal 2021 revenue guidance of $400-$450 million and anticipates initial sales in the UK within six months.

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• Bidi Vapor gained regulatory approval to enter four significant markets: UK, Russia, New Zealand, and Australia.
• The UK ENDS market is expected to grow significantly, with revenues projected at $3.9 billion by 2023.
• CEO Niraj Patel is optimistic about achieving fiscal 2021 revenue guidance of $400-$450 million.

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GRANT, Fla., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. (OTCQB: KAVL) ("Kaival Brands," the "Company," or "we"), today announced that Bidi Vapor, LLC ("Bidi Vapor"), the manufacturer of the products that Kaival Brands acts as the exclusive global distributor of, successfully completed the regulatory process to enter four new, significant markets. Bidi Vapor's primary offering, the BIDI^® Stick, which is intended exclusively for adults 21 and over, is the fastest-growing closed system disposable electronic nicotine delivery system ("ENDS") in the U.S. The tamper-resistant BIDI^® Stick is also the only ENDS on the market with an ecologically friendly, mass-recycling program called Bidi^® Cares, and is the subject of a comprehensive Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) now under review with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Bidi Vapor Completes Regulatory Approval to Enter Four International Markets

Bidi Vapor recently successfully received pre-market authorization from the United Kingdom's regulatory body, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to sell and market Bidi Vapor products through Kaival Brands in the United Kingdom. All eleven of the BIDI® Stick products are now listed on the MHRA website (subject to the 2% nicotine limitation and other U.K. restrictions). Bidi Vapor also obtained notifications with the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and received its European Community Identification number (ECID). Bidi Vapor has also recently received the following new certifications (WEEE, UKCA-ROHS, UKCA-EMC and CB60335 and 62133) for its BIDI®️ Stick battery to be in full compliance with U.K. regulations, which are designed for the protection of the public health. Moreover, Bidi Vapor has successfully completed all necessary certifications and finished the process for distribution approvals to market and sell products in Russia, New Zealand and Australia. Kaival Brands' Chief Executive Officer, Niraj Patel, said, "We are extremely excited to roll out Bidi Vapor products in four significant, new markets for us. Once Kaival Brands solidifies local distribution agreements, we will begin to sell and market our full scope of products. We believe our first sales in each of these new regions will occur within the next six months with UK being the first."

Kaival Brands will showcase its premium-quality BIDI^® Stick at the VOXPO virtual trade show, to be held on April 28–30, and sponsored by London-based Vapouround magazine. The virtual event will introduce Bidi Vapor's products to distributors and retailers in the United Kingdom who have yet to discover a high-quality device within the disposable ENDS segment. "We believe the U.K. market is ready to embrace a high-end, aesthetically sophisticated design, premium vape experience, which only Bidi Vapor can deliver for adult tobacco users," Patel said. 

The U.K. market alone is a very robust market for ENDS. In 2019, ENDS revenues were estimated at roughly $2.5 billion U.S. dollars and is projected to reach $3.9 billion by 2023, according to Statista Research Department. According to a Prescient & Strategic Intelligence firm report, the ENDS market will grow at a 19.6% CAGR for the next few years. Furthermore, a recent National Statistics study estimates 37% of the entire U.K. population has tried an ENDS at least once.  The growth in the U.K. market has been predominantly driven by consumers' desire to switch from traditional, combustible cigarettes to ENDS, the National Statistics study reported.

"We believe the BIDI® Stick will be a welcomed entry into the U.K. market as long time adult cigarette smokers look to transition to ENDS products," said Patel, who is also president and CEO of Bidi Vapor. "While the VOXPO conference is our first international show, we anticipate participating in similar events in Australia, New Zealand, and Russia. We see ample opportunity in these new markets, as the success we've seen in the United States shows us, that once consumers discover an e-cigarette that can provide them a consistent, premium experience, they will welcome the option." 

Mr. Patel continues, "Furthermore, as we continue to develop our domestic and now global distribution footprint, we remain very confident in our full year fiscal 2021 revenue guidance of $400 million to $450 million. Our market share gains continue despite the larger presence of "bad actors" (selling unregulated, counterfeit products) in the market as well as Chinese dumping of cheap, non-regulated products. Bidi Vapor and Kaival Brands continues to go above and beyond all recommended guidelines to protect adult consumers and continuously adopt higher standards to prevent the product from getting in the hands of our youth."

Mr. Patel, the Company's President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer, owns and controls Bidi Vapor. As a result, Bidi Vapor and the Company are considered under common control and Bidi Vapor is considered a related party.

STOCKHOLDER UPDATE CALL

The Company will be hosting a stockholder update call on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss the Company's recent accomplishments and expected goals for the next three months. In addition to providing an update, Mr. Patel, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, will also be available for a short Q&A. Additional information on how stockholders can access and participate in this update call will be separately provided.

ABOUT VOXPO

For its inaugural launch last year, the VOXPO event gathered users from more than 80 countries who made nearly 24,000 booth visits, 15,000 document views, and 9,200 video views over a three-day "live" broadcast. The rolling events offer, among other things, live webinars and meetings with 80 vaping exhibitors and 45 CBD exhibitors via text, audio, or video chat in real time. VOXPO event organizers will resume their series of "live" trade shows in the spring of 2021, with Bidi Vapor's participation extending for a year.

For more information about the VOXPO event, visit https://voxpo.vfairs.com.

ABOUT BIDI VAPOR

Based in Melbourne, Florida, Bidi Vapor maintains a commitment to responsible marketing, supporting age-verification standards and sustainability through its BIDI^® Cares recycling program.  The company's premiere device, the BIDI^® Stick, is a premium product made with medical-grade components, a UL-certified battery, and technology designed to deliver a consistent vaping experience.  Bidi Vapor is also adamant about strict compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations. At Bidi Vapor, innovation is key to our mission, with the BIDI^® Stick promoting environmental sustainability, while providing a unique vaping experience to adult smokers.

For more information, visit www.bidivapor.com.

ABOUT KAIVAL BRANDS

Based in Grant, Florida, Kaival Brands is a company focused on growing and incubating innovative and profitable products into mature and dominant brands in their respective markets. Our vision is to develop internally, acquire, own, or exclusively distribute these innovative products and grow each into dominant market-share brands with superior quality and recognizable innovation. Kaival Brands is the exclusive global distributor of all products manufactured by Bidi Vapor.

Learn more about Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc., at www.kaivalbrands.com

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FAQ

What markets is Kaival Brands entering with the BIDI Stick?

Kaival Brands is entering the UK, Russia, New Zealand, and Australia.

What is the projected growth of the UK ENDS market?

The UK ENDS market is projected to reach $3.9 billion by 2023.

What revenue guidance did Kaival Brands provide for fiscal 2021?

Kaival Brands provided a revenue guidance of $400-$450 million for fiscal 2021.

When should we expect the first sales of Bidi Vapor products in new markets?

The first sales in new markets are anticipated within the next six months, with the UK being the first.

Who is the CEO of Kaival Brands?

Niraj Patel is the CEO of Kaival Brands.