Optimi Health Announces Closing of Fully Subscribed $1,500,000 Financing

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Optimi Health has successfully closed the final tranche of its $1,500,000 non-brokered private placement. The third tranche raised CDN$544,990 on May 29, 2024, adding to the CDN$400,000 raised on May 10, 2024, and CDN$555,010 raised on February 23, 2024. Each unit in the Offering was priced at CAD$0.30, comprising 1 common share and 1/2 transferable common share purchase warrant. Warrants allow for the purchase of one common share at CAD$0.40 within two years, subject to an accelerated expiry if shares trade above CAD$0.50 for 20 consecutive days.

Proceeds from the Offering will be used to obtain a Drug Establishment License, facilitate commercialization, and for general working capital. The issued securities are subject to a hold period of 4 months and 1 day as per Canadian regulations.

Positive

• Successful closure of $1,500,000 financing.
• Third tranche raised CDN$544,990 on May 29, 2024.
• First and second tranches raised CDN$555,010 and CDN$400,000 respectively.
• Proceeds will be used for acquiring a Drug Establishment License and commercialization.
• Each unit priced at CAD$0.30, includes 1 common share and 1/2 transferable warrant.

Negative

• Warrants are subject to an accelerated expiry if shares exceed CAD$0.50 for 20 consecutive days.
• All securities issued are subject to a hold period of 4 months and 1 day.

VANCOUVER, BC, May 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Optimi Health Corp. (CSE: OPTI) (OTCQX: OPTHF) (FRA: 8BN), a leading Health Canada-licensed GMP psychedelics pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in controlled substances such as botanical psilocybin and MDMA, is pleased to announce it has closed a third and final tranche of its non-brokered private placement (the "Offering"). The Offering consisted of units (each a "Unit") at CAD$0.30 per Unit for gross proceeds of CDN$1,500,000. Optimi raised CDN$544,990 in the third tranche closed May 29, 2024, CDN$400,000 in the second tranche closed May 10, 2024, and CDN$555,010 in the first tranche which closed February 23, 2024.

Each Unit under the Offering is comprised of 1 common share in the capital of the Company (each a "Common Share") and 1/2 of a transferable Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire 1 Common Share at CAD$0.40 for 2 years from the date of issuance, subject to an accelerated expiry provision, whereby in the event the closing price of the Company's Common Shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "Exchange") exceeds CAD$0.50 for a period of 20 consecutive trading days, at the Company's election, the period within which the Warrants are exercisable, will be reduced and the holders of the Warrants will be entitled to exercise their Warrants for a period of 30 days commencing on the day the Company provides notice, any outstanding Warrants not exercised during the 30 day period will expire. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to obtain its Drug Establishment License, facilitate commercialization, and for general working capital. 

All securities issued, including securities issuable on exercise thereof, are subject to a hold period expiring 4 months and 1 day from the date of issuance, in accordance with the rules and policies of the Exchange and applicable Canadian securities laws. 

In connection with the final tranche, the Company paid finders' fees of CDN$2,400, equal to 8% of the total proceeds raised by eligible finders.

ABOUT OPTIMI (CSE: OPTI) (OTCQX: OPTHF) (FRA: 8BN)

Optimi Health Corp. is a leading Health Canada licensed psychedelics pharmaceutical manufacturer, specializing in controlled substances such as psilocybin and MDMA, as well as functional mushrooms that focus on the health and wellness markets. Built with the purpose of producing scalable psychedelic formulations for transformational human experiences, the Company's goal is to be the number one trusted, compassionate supplier of safe drug candidates throughout the world. Optimi's products are grown and manufactured at its two facilities comprising a total of 20,000 square feet in Princeton, British Columbia.

FORWARD‐LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking statements") that relate to Optimi's current expectations and views of future events. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "expects," "will continue," "is anticipated," "anticipates," "believes," "estimated," "intends," "plans," "forecast," "projection," "strategy," "objective," and "outlook") are not historical facts and may be forward-looking statements and may involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. forward-looking statements made in this news release include the proposed use of the proceeds of the Offering. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date of this news release. 

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Optimi's control, which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Optimi undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Optimi to predict all of them or assess the impact of each such factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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SOURCE Optimi Health Corp.

FAQ

What is the stock symbol for Optimi Health?

The stock symbol for Optimi Health is OPTHF.

How much did Optimi Health raise in its final tranche?

Optimi Health raised CDN$544,990 in its final tranche closed on May 29, 2024.

What is included in each unit of Optimi Health's offering?

Each unit included 1 common share and 1/2 transferable common share purchase warrant.

What is the exercise price of the warrants in Optimi Health's offering?

The exercise price of the warrants is CAD$0.40.

What will Optimi Health use the proceeds from the offering for?

Optimi Health will use the proceeds to obtain a Drug Establishment License, facilitate commercialization, and for general working capital.