Sproutly Issues Shares in Lieu of Semi-Annual Interest Payment

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Sproutly Canada (CSE: SPR, OTCQB: SRUTF) reported an agreement to settle $70,000 of accrued interest via the issuance of 1,400,000 common shares at $0.05 each. This decision allows the company to conserve cash for future operations, as the holders of convertible debentures chose shares over cash payments. This move is part of a series of amendments to a convertible debenture indenture dating back to October 2018. Such measures aim to strengthen financial positioning amidst market challenges.

Positive

• Settlement of $70,000 interest through issuance of shares conserves cash for future operations.
• Holders opted for shares, indicating potential investor confidence.

Negative

• Issuing shares may lead to shareholder dilution.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sproutly Canada, Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FSE: 38G) ("Sproutly" or the "Company") announces that, pursuant to a convertible debenture indenture dated October 24, 2018 between the Company and TSX Trust Company, as trustee, which has been amended pursuant to a first supplemental indenture dated April 24, 2020, a second supplemental indenture dated July 23, 2020, a third supplemental indenture dated September 23, 2020 and a fourth supplemental indenture dated April 22, 2021 (collectively, the "Indenture"), the Company intends to settle accrued and unpaid interest ("Interest") under the Indenture in the amount of $70,000 through the issuance of 1,400,000 common shares in the capital of the Company (the "Settlement Shares") at a price of $0.05 per Settlement Share.

The Interest represents a semi-annual interest payment under the Indenture and the Interest will be fully settled upon the issuance of the Settlement Shares. The holders of the convertible debentures voluntarily elected to satisfy the Interest with common shares of the Company which will allow the Company to preserve its cash for future operations.

For additional details regarding the Indenture, please refer to the Company’s news releases dated October 24, 2018, December 21, 2018, April 24, 2020, July 30, 2020, September 23, 2020, January 5, 2021, April 22, 2021, June 3, 2021 and June 30, 2021 along with the Company’s final short form prospectus dated December 19, 2018, each of which are available on the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.

About Sproutly Canada, Inc.

Sproutly’s core objective is to become the leading supplier of unique ingredients and customized formulations to the cannabis beverage and edibles market. Our water-soluble Infuz2O and BioNatural Oils will deliver revolutionary brands to international markets that are striving to produce differentiated consumer products. Sproutly’s business focus is to execute on partnerships with local and globally established consumer brands to leverage their existing customer bases, further expand brand loyalty, assist with marketing, and support distribution networks to deliver this scientific breakthrough with speed and efficiency worldwide.

For more information on Sproutly, please visit: www.sproutly.ca.

Forward-Looking Statements

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws or forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs regarding future events of management of Sproutly. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or "occur". This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding the issuance of the Settlement Shares.

These forward‐looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. These assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the Company’s inability to issue the Settlement Shares. In making the forward looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation, that the Company will obtain all applicable regulatory approvals to issue the Settlement Shares.

Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.

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Dr. Arup Sen, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Sproutly Canada, Inc.

Email: investors@sproutly.ca

Source: Sproutly Canada, Inc.

FAQ

What is Sproutly's strategy after issuing shares for interest?

Sproutly aims to preserve cash for future operations while maintaining investor engagement.

How much interest is being settled by Sproutly with shares?

$70,000 of accrued interest will be settled through the issuance of 1,400,000 shares.

What is the price per share for the interest settlement by Sproutly?

The shares are being issued at a price of $0.05 each.

When was the original convertible debenture indenture signed by Sproutly?

The original indenture was signed on October 24, 2018.

What are the potential risks of Sproutly's share issuance?

The issuance may dilute existing shareholders' equity, impacting share value.