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Planet Based Foods Announces Strategic Reorganization

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Planet Based Foods Global Inc. (CSE: PBF) (OTC: PBFFF) has announced a strategic reorganization through a Share Purchase Agreement with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Planet Based Foods Inc. The company will transfer all subsidiary shares to Purchasers Braelyn Davis, Robert Davis, and Ted Cash in exchange for their company securities.

Key aspects of the reorganization include:

  • Cancellation of 800,000 multiple voting shares and 600,000 subordinate voting shares
  • Transfer of intellectual property from subsidiary to parent company for $5.5 million in debt forgiveness
  • Exclusive U.S. license granted to subsidiary for IP use in exchange for royalties
  • Leadership changes including resignations of Braelyn Davis, James Harris, and Gregory Maselli from the board

The transaction, expected to close in April 2025, is subject to various closing conditions and regulatory requirements under MI 61-101.

Planet Based Foods Global Inc. (CSE: PBF) (OTC: PBFFF) ha annunciato una riorganizzazione strategica attraverso un Accordo di Acquisto di Azioni con la sua controllata interamente posseduta, Planet Based Foods Inc. L'azienda trasferirà tutte le azioni della controllata agli acquirenti Braelyn Davis, Robert Davis e Ted Cash in cambio dei loro titoli societari.

Gli aspetti chiave della riorganizzazione includono:

  • Cancellazione di 800.000 azioni con diritto di voto multiplo e 600.000 azioni con diritto di voto subordinato
  • Trasferimento della proprietà intellettuale dalla controllata alla società madre in cambio di 5,5 milioni di dollari in cancellazione di debito
  • Licenza esclusiva negli Stati Uniti concessa alla controllata per l'uso della proprietà intellettuale in cambio di royalties
  • Cambiamenti nella leadership inclusi le dimissioni di Braelyn Davis, James Harris e Gregory Maselli dal consiglio

La transazione, prevista per chiudere ad aprile 2025, è soggetta a varie condizioni di chiusura e requisiti normativi ai sensi del MI 61-101.

Planet Based Foods Global Inc. (CSE: PBF) (OTC: PBFFF) ha anunciado una reorganización estratégica a través de un Acuerdo de Compra de Acciones con su subsidiaria de propiedad total, Planet Based Foods Inc. La empresa transferirá todas las acciones de la subsidiaria a los compradores Braelyn Davis, Robert Davis y Ted Cash a cambio de sus valores corporativos.

Los aspectos clave de la reorganización incluyen:

  • Cancelación de 800,000 acciones con derecho a voto múltiple y 600,000 acciones con derecho a voto subordinado
  • Transferencia de propiedad intelectual de la subsidiaria a la empresa matriz a cambio de 5.5 millones de dólares en perdón de deuda
  • Licencia exclusiva concedida a la subsidiaria en EE. UU. para el uso de propiedad intelectual a cambio de regalías
  • Cambios en el liderazgo, incluyendo las renuncias de Braelyn Davis, James Harris y Gregory Maselli del consejo

La transacción, que se espera cierre en abril de 2025, está sujeta a varias condiciones de cierre y requisitos regulatorios bajo MI 61-101.

Planet Based Foods Global Inc. (CSE: PBF) (OTC: PBFFF)는 전액 자회사인 Planet Based Foods Inc.와의 주식 매매 계약을 통해 전략적 재편성을 발표했습니다. 회사는 자회사 주식을 구매자 Braelyn Davis, Robert Davis 및 Ted Cash에게 회사 증권과 교환하여 이전할 것입니다.

재편성의 주요 사항은 다음과 같습니다:

  • 800,000개의 다중 투표권 주식 및 600,000개의 하위 투표권 주식의 취소
  • 5.5백만 달러의 부채 탕감을 대가로 자회사의 지적 재산권을 모회사로 이전
  • 로열티와 교환하여 자회사에 지적 재산권 사용에 대한 독점 미국 라이센스 부여
  • Braelyn Davis, James Harris 및 Gregory Maselli의 이사회 사임을 포함한 리더십 변화

2025년 4월에 마감될 것으로 예상되는 이 거래는 MI 61-101에 따른 다양한 마감 조건 및 규제 요건에 따라 진행됩니다.

Planet Based Foods Global Inc. (CSE: PBF) (OTC: PBFFF) a annoncé une réorganisation stratégique par le biais d'un Accord d'Achat d'Actions avec sa filiale entièrement détenue, Planet Based Foods Inc. L'entreprise transférera toutes les actions de la filiale aux acheteurs Braelyn Davis, Robert Davis et Ted Cash en échange de leurs titres de société.

Les aspects clés de la réorganisation comprennent:

  • Annulation de 800 000 actions à droit de vote multiple et de 600 000 actions à droit de vote subordonné
  • Transfert de propriété intellectuelle de la filiale à la société mère en échange d'une annulation de dette de 5,5 millions de dollars
  • Licence exclusive accordée à la filiale pour l'utilisation de la propriété intellectuelle aux États-Unis en échange de redevances
  • Changements de direction, y compris les démissions de Braelyn Davis, James Harris et Gregory Maselli du conseil d'administration

La transaction, qui devrait se clôturer en avril 2025, est soumise à diverses conditions de clôture et exigences réglementaires en vertu du MI 61-101.

Planet Based Foods Global Inc. (CSE: PBF) (OTC: PBFFF) hat eine strategische Reorganisation durch einen Aktienkaufvertrag mit seiner hundertprozentigen Tochtergesellschaft, Planet Based Foods Inc., angekündigt. Das Unternehmen wird alle Anteile der Tochtergesellschaft an die Käufer Braelyn Davis, Robert Davis und Ted Cash im Austausch für deren Unternehmenswerte übertragen.

Wesentliche Aspekte der Reorganisation umfassen:

  • Streichung von 800.000 Mehrstimmrechten und 600.000 nachrangigen Stimmrechten
  • Übertragung von geistigem Eigentum von der Tochtergesellschaft auf das Mutterunternehmen im Austausch für 5,5 Millionen Dollar an Schuldenverzicht
  • Exklusive Lizenz für die Tochtergesellschaft in den USA zur Nutzung des geistigen Eigentums im Austausch für Lizenzgebühren
  • Änderungen in der Führung, einschließlich der Rücktritte von Braelyn Davis, James Harris und Gregory Maselli aus dem Vorstand

Die Transaktion, die voraussichtlich im April 2025 abgeschlossen wird, unterliegt verschiedenen Abschlussbedingungen und regulatorischen Anforderungen gemäß MI 61-101.

Positive
  • Elimination of $5.5 million in intercompany debt
  • Retention of valuable intellectual property at parent company level
  • New revenue stream through licensing royalties from U.S. operations
Negative
  • Significant reduction in share capital through cancellation of 1.4 million shares
  • Loss of direct control over U.S. operations
  • Major leadership changes with multiple board and executive resignations

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 2, 2025) - Planet Based Foods Global Inc. (CSE: PBF) (OTC Pink: PBFFF) (FSE: AZ00) (the "Company"), a company that offers a wide range of hemp-based food alternatives, is pleased to announce it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the "Share Purchase Agreement") with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Planet Based Foods Inc. ("Subco"), a private California-based company, and Braelyn Davis (CEO and director), Robert Davis (CIO) and Ted Cash (CFO and director) (together, the "Purchasers"), pursuant to which the Company will transfer all of the issued and outstanding shares of Subco to the Purchasers in exchange for the surrender by the Purchasers of all of the securities of the Company held by them (the "Transaction"). As a result, an aggregate of 800,000 multiple voting shares and 600,000 subordinate voting shares in the capital of the Company will be returned to treasury and cancelled.

In connection with the closing of the Share Purchase Agreement, the Company and Subco have agreed to enter into an intellectual property assignment agreement, pursuant to which Subco will transfer to the Company all of its intellectual property, including certain proprietary recipes and trademarks (the "Intellectual Property") in exchange for the forgiveness of approximately $5.5 million in intercompany debt. The Company will also grant Subco an exclusive license for the use of the Intellectual Property within the United States, in exchange for a royalty on the revenues derived from Subco's use of the same.

The Company intends to obtain securityholder approval of the Transaction by way of consent resolution in accordance with subsection 4.6(1)(b) of the Canadian Securities Exchange's Policy 4 - Corporate Governance Securityholder Approvals and Miscellaneous Provisions. Completion of the Transaction is subject to, among other things, the satisfaction or waiver of certain closing conditions set forth in the agreement. On closing of the Transaction, it is expected that Messrs. Braelyn Davis, James Harris and Gregory Maselli will resign from the board of directors of the Company, and Mr. Braelyn Davis and Robert Davis will step down from their positions as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Innovation Officer, respectively.

The Transaction is expected to mark a significant step forward in the Company's strategic development. Subject to the satisfaction of all conditions precedent, the Transaction is expected to close in April 2025. A copy of the Share Purchase Agreement will be available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

MI 61-101 Considerations

The Transaction constitutes a "related party transaction" for purposes of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"), as Subco and the Purchasers are each a "related party", for purposes of MI 61-101. In accordance with MI 61-101, absent an exemption, MI 61-101 would require the Company to obtain a formal and "majority of the minority" shareholder approval ("Disinterested Shareholder Approval") to proceed with the Transaction. The Company is is relying on the exemption in Section 5.5(b) of MI 61-101, in that its shares are not listed on the specified markets and accordingly it is exempt from the "valuation" requirement under MI 61-101. Furthermore, the Company is relying on the exemption in Section 5.7(1)(c) of MI 61-101, in that the Transaction is supported by an Arm's Length Control Person (as the term is defined in MI 61-101), and accordingly is exempt from Disinterested Shareholder Approval.

About the Company

The Company is a producer of sustainable plant-based food alternatives. The Company was founded in 2018 in San Diego, California, with a mission to build a better food system by providing hemp-formulated superfood products to people today that support our planet tomorrow. All of the Company's products are 100% vegan. The Company creates clean, non-GMO, nutrient-dense food built for the future: the first line of plant-based foods with sustainable hemp as the number-one ingredient. Founded by former nutrition coach and cannabis marketer, Braelyn Davis, food scientist and plant-based pioneer, Robert Davis, and restaurant industry veteran, Ted Cash, the Company aims to establish hemp as a nutrient-dense protein source to feed the world sustainably for generations to come. The Company's suite of products includes its new consumer line of nutritious frozen foods, plant-based food ingredients and handheld comfort foods for food service and restaurants.

Additional information about the Company is available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca). To subscribe to automated email alerts for future news and public filings, visit the Company's website at www.planetbasedfoods.com.

On Behalf of the Board

Braelyn Davis
CEO and Co-Founder

Contact:
info@planetbasedfoods.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this news release constitute "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Such statements include those identified by the expressions "anticipate", "assume" "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "should" and similar expressions. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts but reflect current expectations regarding future results or events. These forward-looking statements or information relate to, among other things, shareholder approval of the Transaction and the successful completion of the Transaction.

These statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of other assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation, development of the industry in which the Company operates; risks associated with the conduct of the Company's business activities; risks relating to reliance on the Company's management team and outside contractors; currency fluctuations; risks regarding the failure to generate sufficient cash flow from operations; laws and regulations governing the industry in which the Company operates; operating or technical difficulties; employee relations, labour unrest or unavailability; stock market volatility; conflicts of interest among certain directors and officers; lack of liquidity for shareholders of the Company; litigation risk; and other risk factors disclosed in the Company's public disclosure documents available on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Readers are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements or forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions or changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such statements or information other than as required by applicable law.

The Canadian Securities Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/247153

FAQ

What are the key terms of Planet Based Foods' (PBFFF) reorganization agreement?

The company will transfer its subsidiary shares to management, cancel 1.4 million shares, transfer IP rights for $5.5M debt forgiveness, and grant exclusive U.S. licensing rights for royalties.

How many shares will be cancelled in the PBFFF reorganization?

A total of 1.4 million shares will be cancelled, consisting of 800,000 multiple voting shares and 600,000 subordinate voting shares.

What intellectual property changes are involved in the PBFFF restructuring?

The subsidiary will transfer all IP, including proprietary recipes and trademarks, to the parent company in exchange for $5.5M debt forgiveness and receive exclusive U.S. licensing rights.

When is the Planet Based Foods (PBFFF) reorganization expected to close?

The transaction is expected to close in April 2025, subject to closing conditions.
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