Upexi Agrees to Acquire Remaining 45% Interest in Cygnet Online One Year Ahead of Schedule

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Upexi Inc. (NASDAQ:UPXI) announced its acquisition of the remaining 45% interest in Cygnet Online LLC, an established Amazon seller with over 1,200 active SKUs in OTC products. This strategic move, valued at $1.95 million in structured cash payments over the next 12 months, enhances Upexi's eCommerce presence and aligns with its Amazon reseller strategy. Cygnet generated over $29.5 million in sales in 2022, demonstrating a history of growth in the OTC, supplements, and beauty markets. The acquisition is expected to foster synergy, increasing both product offerings and total sales. Upexi's CEO noted that the deal will reduce overall costs and expects continued strong performance despite economic challenges.

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• Full acquisition of Cygnet Online LLC enhances Upexi's eCommerce strategy.
• Cygnet had sales exceeding $29.5 million in 2022, indicating a strong revenue base.
• Acquisition expected to increase product offerings and total sales through synergies.
• Transaction structure allows for G&A cost savings and potential revenue growth.

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• None.

CLEARWATER, FL / ACCESSWIRE / April 12, 2023 / Upexi Inc. (NASDAQ:UPXI) (the "Company" or "Upexi"), a multi-faceted brand owner and innovator in aggregation, today announced that the Company has acquired the remaining 45% interest in Cygnet Online LLC ("Cygnet"), an Amazon and eCommerce seller, with 1,200 active SKUs of branded OTC products. The acquisition will result in the Company's full ownership of Cygnet's expanding business and secures the Amazon reseller business expansion strategy for the future.

Cygnet has been selling on Amazon for many years, with a focus on the OTC, supplements, and beauty markets. With sales over $29.5 million in calendar 2022, it is a well-established secondary market seller on Amazon with licenses to sell many branded OTC products. Cygnet has achieved substantial growth for the past two years and the synergies with Upexi are expected to increase both the number of products and total sales in the future. The deal closes the week of May 15th with structured cash payments equaling $1.95 million over the subsequent 12 months.

Upexi CEO, Allan Marshall, commented, "The deal solidifies our Upexi Amazon reseller strategy for the future and reduces the overall cost structure for the business. Closing the deal early offers significant G&A savings and the opportunity to purchase Cygnet at a substantial discount to next year's overall anticipated cost. Upexi's business remains strong, even in the current challenging economic environment, and we continue to focus on growth and the overall long-term success of the business."

About Upexi, Inc.

Upexi is a multifaceted brand owner with established brands in the health, wellness, pet, beauty, and other growing markets. We operate in emerging industries with high growth trends and look to drive organic growth of our current brands. We focus on direct to consumer and Amazon brands that are scalable and have anticipated, high industry growth trends. Our goal is to continue to accumulate consumer data and build out a significant customer database across all industries we sell into. The growth of our current database has been key to the year over year gains in sales and profits. To drive additional growth, we have and will continue to acquire profitable Amazon and eCommerce businesses that can scale quickly and reduce costs through corporate synergies. We utilize our in-house, SaaS programmatic ad technology to help achieve a lower cost per acquisition and accumulate consumer data for increased cross-selling between our growing portfolio of brands.

Forward Looking Statements:

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Company Contact:

Andrew Nortstrud
Chief Financial Officer
andrew.norstrud@upexi.com

Investor Relations Contact

KCSA Strategic Communications
Valter Pinto or Jack Perkins
Email: Upexi@KCSA.com
Phone: (212) 896-1254

SOURCE: Upexi, Inc.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Upexi's acquisition of Cygnet Online LLC?

The acquisition allows Upexi full control over Cygnet's Amazon business, enhancing its eCommerce strategy and increasing product offerings.

How much did Upexi pay for the remaining stake in Cygnet?

Upexi agreed to pay $1.95 million in structured cash payments over the next 12 months for the remaining 45% interest in Cygnet.

What were Cygnet's sales figures prior to the acquisition?

Cygnet generated over $29.5 million in sales during the calendar year 2022.

When is the acquisition of Cygnet expected to be finalized?

The acquisition is set to close during the week of May 15th.

What does Upexi aim to achieve with the acquisition of Cygnet?

Upexi aims to strengthen its Amazon reseller strategy, reduce operational costs, and drive growth through increased synergies and product offerings.