Rubicon Organics Secures Loan Financing

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Rubicon Organics (OTCQX: ROMJF) announced a secured debenture issuance of US$8 million to Green Island Investments Ltd. The two-year term debenture carries a 6.5% annual interest rate and includes 907,000 bonus warrants for the financier, allowing share purchases at $4.00 each over three years. CEO Jesse McConnell highlighted the importance of cash flexibility for product innovation and expansion across Canada. The company focuses on organic cannabis, aiming for industry-leading profitability through innovative brands like Simply Bare Organic and LAB THEORY.

Positive

• Secured US$8 million in financing through a two-year debenture.
• Carries a relatively low interest rate of 6.5%.
• Issued bonus warrants, enhancing potential capital influx.
• CEO indicates strong order demand and innovative product rollout.

Negative

• High reliance on external financing could indicate operational challenges.
• Limited operating history and lack of historical profits at Rubicon Organics.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rubicon Organics Inc. (TSXV: ROMJ) (OTCQX: ROMJF) (“Rubicon Organics” or the “Company”), a licensed producer focused on cultivating and selling organic certified and premium cannabis, is pleased to announce that it has issued an US$8 million principal amount secured debenture (the “Debenture”) to Green Island Investments Ltd. (the “Financier”) in connection with a debt financing transaction. The Debenture has a two-year term and bears interest at 6.5% annually. In connection with the transaction, the Company issued 907,000 bonus warrants to the Financier. Each warrant entitles the Financier to purchase one common share in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $4.00 per common share for a period of three-years from the date of issuance.

“We value the flexibility that cash provides, especially now as we are rolling out our innovation pipeline following a good, better, best strategy which now includes our premium flower and hash brand 1964 Supply Co™. Rubicon Organics continues to have a great deal of success securing orders for its product innovations and we remain in a very strong financial position as our product SKUs include new categories and we increase our territorial coverage across Canada,” said Jesse McConnell, Chief Executive Officer.

ABOUT RUBICON ORGANICS INC.

Rubicon Organics Inc. is becoming the global brand leader in organic cannabis products. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Rubicon Holdings Corp, a licensed producer, the Company cultivates, processes and sells organic certified, sustainably produced, super-premium cannabis products from its state-of-the-art hybrid greenhouse located in Delta, BC, Canada. Rubicon Organics is focused on achieving industry leading profitability through a focus on innovation and the development of brands and cannabis 2.0 products, including its flagship super-premium brand Simply Bare^TM Organic, its super-premium concentrate brand LAB THEORY^TM, and its premium flower and hash brand 1964 Supply Co. ^TM.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Margaret Brodie
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: +1 (437) 929-1964
Email: ir@rubiconorganics.com

The TSX Venture Exchange, its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, including without limitation, statements regarding future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations or beliefs of future performance, and statements such as the Company’s belief that it is becoming the global brand leader in organic cannabis products, and the Company’s intention of achieving industry leading profitability are “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “will” or variations of such words or statements that certain actions, events or results “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, events or developments to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. The forward-looking information in this press release is based upon certain assumptions that management considers reasonable in the circumstances, including that its capital needs will be as currently projected. Risks and uncertainties associated with forward looking information in this press release include, among others, information or statements concerning the Company’s expectations of financial resources available to fund operations; Rubicon Organics' limited operating history and lack of historical profits; obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals; that regulatory requirements will be maintained; general business and economic conditions; the Company’s ability to successfully execute its plans and intentions; the Company’s ability to obtain financing at reasonable terms through the sale of equity and/or debt commitments; the Company’s ability to attract and retain skilled staff; market competition; the products and technology offered by the Company’s competitors; that our current relationships with our suppliers, service providers and other third parties will be maintained; and the impact of the current global health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. These factors should be considered carefully and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Although Rubicon Organics has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements. Rubicon Organics assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, even if new information becomes available as a result of future events, new information or for any other reason except as required by law.

FAQ

What is the significance of the recent US$8 million debenture issued by Rubicon Organics (ROMJF)?

The US$8 million debenture provides Rubicon Organics with critical financing to enhance its operational flexibility and support product innovations.

What are the terms of the debenture issued by Rubicon Organics (ROMJF)?

The debenture has a two-year term, bears a 6.5% interest rate annually, and includes 907,000 bonus warrants.

How does the debenture issuance impact Rubicon Organics (ROMJF) investors?

While it secures funding for growth initiatives, the reliance on debt may raise concerns about financial stability among investors.

What does Rubicon Organics (ROMJF) plan to do with the proceeds from the debenture?

The company plans to use the proceeds to enhance its product innovation pipeline and expand its market presence across Canada.