Organto Provides Bi-Weekly Update on Filing of Annual Financial Statements

Rhea-AI Summary

Organto Foods provides an update regarding the delay in filing its annual financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023. The British Columbia Securities Commission granted a management cease trade order (MCTO) on May 1, 2024, which restricts the Company's executives from trading company securities until the filings are completed. This does not affect shareholder trading. Organto expects to finalize the filings by June 28, 2024, and will issue bi-weekly updates until compliance is achieved. The Company assures no material changes since the previous announcement.

Positive

• The MCTO does not affect the ability of shareholders to trade their securities.
• Organto expects to finalize the annual filings by June 28, 2024.
• The Company assures no material changes since the previous announcement.
• Organto is not subject to any insolvency proceedings.

Negative

• The Company is under a management cease trade order (MCTO) issued due to the late filing of annual financial statements.
• Co-CEOs and CFO are restricted from trading company securities until the filings are completed.
• The delay in filing may create uncertainty among investors.
• The Company remains in default under National Policy 12-203.

VANCOUVER, BC and BREDA, NETHERLANDS / ACCESSWIRE / May 15, 2024 / Organto Foods Inc. (TSXV:OGO)(OTCQB:OGOFF) ("Organto" or the "Company"), a leading provider of organic and non-GMO fruit and vegetable products today provides an update to its news release dated May 1, 2024 (the "Announcement") announcing the grant of a management cease trade order (the "MCTO") relating to the late filing of the Company's annual financial statements and accompanying management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the "Annual Filings").

The Company's principal regulator, the British Columbia Securities Commission (the "Commission"), granted the MCTO on May 1, 2024, under National Policy 12-203 - Management Cease Trader Orders ("NP 12-203"). Pursuant to the MCTO, the Co-Chief Executive Officers and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company may not trade in securities of the Company until such time as the Company files the Annual Filings and the Commission revokes the MCTO. The MCTO does not affect the ability of shareholders to trade their securities. The Company's Board of Directors and management are continuing to work with its accounting team to prepare the Annual Filings as soon as practicable and it is the Company's reasonable expectation that the Annual Filings will be finalized on or before June 28, 2024.

Until the Annual Filings are filed, the Company intends to comply with the provisions of the alternative information guidelines as set out in NP 12-203 for as long as it remains in default, including the issuance of bi-weekly default status reports in the form of a news release.

The Company confirms that, since the date of the Announcement: (i) there has been no material change to the information set out in the Announcement that has not been generally disclosed; (ii) there has not been any other specified default by the Company under NP 12-203; (iii) the Company is not subject to any insolvency proceedings; and (iv) there is no material information concerning the affairs of the Company that has not been generally disclosed.

ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY

Steve Bromley
Chair and Co-CEO

For more information contact:

Investor Relations
John Rathwell, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
647 629 0018
info@organto.com

ABOUT ORGANTO

Organto is an integrated provider of branded, private label, and distributed organic and non-GMO fruit and vegetable products using a strategic asset-light business model to serve a growing socially responsible and health-conscious consumer around the globe. Organto's business model is rooted in its commitment to sustainable business practices focused on environmental responsibility and a commitment to the communities where it operates, its people, and its shareholders.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release may include certain forward-looking information and statements, as defined by law including without limitation Canadian securities laws and the "safe harbor" provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("forward-looking statements"). In particular, and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements respecting the Company's reasonable expectation that the Annual Filings will be finalized on or before June 28, 2024. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including without limitation assumptions about the following: the ability and time frame within which Organto's business model will be implemented and product supply will be increased; cost increases; dependence on suppliers, partners, and contractual counter-parties; changes in the business or prospects of Organto; unforeseen circumstances; risks associated with the organic produce business generally, including inclement weather, unfavorable growing conditions, low crop yields, variations in crop quality, spoilage, import and export laws, and similar risks; transportation costs and risks; general business and economic conditions; and ongoing relations with distributors, customers, employees, suppliers, consultants, contractors, and partners. The foregoing list is not exhaustive and Organto undertakes no obligation to update any of the foregoing except as required by law.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

SOURCE: Organto Foods Inc.

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FAQ

What is the impact of the management cease trade order (MCTO) on Organto Foods (OGOFF)?

The MCTO restricts the Company's executives from trading company securities until the annual filings are completed but does not affect shareholder trading.

When does Organto Foods (OGOFF) expect to complete its annual filings for 2023?

Organto expects to finalize the annual filings by June 28, 2024.

Can shareholders trade Organto Foods (OGOFF) securities during the MCTO?

Yes, the MCTO does not affect the ability of shareholders to trade their securities.

What actions is Organto Foods (OGOFF) taking during the MCTO?

The Company is issuing bi-weekly updates and working with its accounting team to prepare the annual filings as soon as possible.

Is Organto Foods (OGOFF) facing any insolvency proceedings?

No, Organto Foods is not subject to any insolvency proceedings.