CordovaCann Announces Closing of Non-Brokered Equity Private Placement

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CordovaCann Corp. (CSE:CDVA)(OTCQB:LVRLF) announced the closing of a non-brokered private placement financing, issuing 6,177,718 common shares at $0.32 each for gross proceeds of $1,976,870. The financing will help fund the opening of ten new Star Buds cannabis retail stores in the U.S., aiming to generate positive cash flow. The funds will also support capital expenditures and general corporate purposes. The shares are subject to a four-month hold period, expiring on June 20, 2021.

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• Raised $1,976,870 through private placement financing.
• Plans to open ten new Star Buds retail stores, increasing potential revenue.
• Proceeds will support capital expenditures and enhance working capital.

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 19, 2021 / CordovaCann Corp. (CSE:CDVA)(OTCQB:LVRLF) ("Cordova" or the "Company"), a cannabis-focused consumer products company, is pleased to announce the closing of a non-brokered private placement financing (the "Offering"), pursuant to which the Company issued 6,177,718 common shares at a price of $0.32 per share for gross proceeds of $1,976,870; of which $1,380,400 was received in cash and $596,570 was issued in settlement of outstanding fees and debt. The proceeds of the Offering are intended to be used for capital expenditures in relation to the Company's retail operations as well as general corporate purposes and working capital needs.

Mr. Taz Turner, Chairman and CEO of Cordova, commented, "This financing allows the Company to open an additional ten Star Buds cannabis retail stores currently in development. Opening of these stores is expected to allow the Company to begin generating positive cash flow. We look forward to opening the additional stores and continuing to expand our cannabis footprint in the United States in the months ahead."

The common shares sold under the Offering are subject to a four month and one day hold period which, under applicable Canadian securities laws, expires on June 20, 2021, and such further restrictions as may apply under foreign securities laws.

The securities issued in connection with the Offering have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws and they may not be offered or sold in the United States absent of registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. This press release does not constitute a solicitation or offering to purchase any securities of the Company. All references to dollar amounts in this press release are in Canadian Dollars unless stated otherwise.

About CordovaCann Corp.
CordovaCann Corp. is a Canadian-domiciled company focused on building a leading, diversified cannabis products business across multiple jurisdictions including Canada and the United States. Cordova primarily provides services and investment capital to the processing and production vertical markets of the cannabis industry.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains "forward-looking information" under the provisions of applicable Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of the Company. All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking information" with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including statements with respect to the Company's planned business activities. Generally, this forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" , "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" , "believes", or variations or comparable language of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation thereof. Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, if untrue, could cause the actual results, performances or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including anticipated costs and ability to achieve business objectives and goals.

Certain important factors that could cause actual results, performances or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking information including but not limited to: global economic and market conditions; the war on terrorism and the potential for war or other hostilities in other parts of the world; the availability of financing and lines of credit; successful integration of acquired or merged businesses; changes in interest rates; management's ability to forecast revenues and control expenses, especially on a quarterly basis; unexpected decline in revenues without a corresponding and timely slowdown in expense growth; the Company's ability to retain key management and employees; intense competition and the Company's ability to meet demand at competitive prices and to continue to introduce new products and new versions of existing products that keep pace with technological developments, satisfy increasingly sophisticated customer requirements and achieve market acceptance; relationships with significant suppliers and customers; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in the Company's public filings on EDGAR and SEDAR. Although the Company believes its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions and has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company provides forward-looking information for the purpose of conveying information about current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. By its nature, this information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by applicable law.

Company Contact:
Taz Turner
Chief Executive Officer
taz@cordovacann.com
(917) 843-2169

SOURCE: CordovaCann Corp.

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FAQ

What was the amount raised by CordovaCann in the private placement?

CordovaCann raised $1,976,870 through a non-brokered private placement.

How many new stores is CordovaCann planning to open?

CordovaCann plans to open ten new Star Buds cannabis retail stores.

What is the share price at which CordovaCann issued common shares?

CordovaCann issued common shares at a price of $0.32 each.

What is the hold period for the shares issued by CordovaCann?

The shares are subject to a four-month hold period, expiring on June 20, 2021.