Xebra Granted Trademarks in the European Union

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Xebra Brands Ltd. (OTCQB: XBRAF) announced the granting of trademarks in the European Union for its THC and CBD-infused beverage brands, covering 28 countries and 10 territories. The trademarks include MADCAP soft drinks, HOLAHI iced teas, HIGHJACK energy drinks, VICIOUS CITRUS lemonades, and HIGHCASTLE waters, along with the CONQUER CBD sports drink. Xebra also holds a cannabis injunction from the Mexican Supreme Court, positioning it strongly in Mexico's CBD and CBG sectors. The company has plans to launch Vicious Citrus lemonade in Canada in spring 2022 and is evaluating cannabis seed varieties in Colombia.

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• Granted trademarks in the EU for 28 countries and 10 territories.
• Strong brand presence with multiple product lines.
• First mover advantage in the Mexican CBD sector due to court injunction.
• Selected for exclusive cannabis cultivation licenses in the Netherlands with a potential contract worth ~CDN$100 million.

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VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Xebra Brands Ltd. ("Xebra") (CSE: XBRA) (OTCQB: XBRAF) (FSE: 9YC), a cannabis company, is pleased to announce that it has been granted trademarks in the European Union, covering 28 countries and 10 territories, for Xebra's THC and CBD infused beverage brands, including MADCAP soft drinks, and the slogan Crazy Good, HOLAHI iced teas and the slogan It's High Time, HIGHJACK energy drinks, and the slogan Enjoy the Trip, VICIOUS CITRUS lemonades, and the slogan Lemonade for Renegades, HIGHCASTLE waters, and the slogan Drink Like a King, and Xebra's CBD sports drink CONQUER.

ABOUT XEBRA

On December 1st, 2021, Xebra was granted a cannabis injunction by the Mexican Supreme Court, which positions it as a first mover in the Mexican CBD and CBG sector.  Xebra has also been selected by the Dutch government, out of a competitive pool of applicants, as one of only five companies to compete for two exclusive licenses to cultivate medicinal cannabis (including THC) in the Netherlands, with an initial six-year guaranteed government contract for each successful party, estimated at ~CDN$100 million.  In Canada, Xebra plans to launch it's Vicious Citrous THC Lemonade in the spring of 2022.  In Colombia, Xebra is completing agronomical evaluations, to fully register cannabis seed varieties, in anticipation of commercial activities in late 2022.

For additional information about Xebra, visit our website: xebrabrands.com

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:

Rodrigo Gallardo
President

For more information contact:

+1 (604) 418-6560
ir@xebrabrands.com

Certain information contained in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, these include, without limitation, statements regarding Xebra Brands Ltd.'s (the "Company") expectations in respect of: the Mexican Federal Circuit Court enforcing the Mexican Supreme Court's final decision granting the Company's wholly owned subsidiary an injunction (the "Injunction"), receipt of all authorizations relating to the Injunction, the Company obtaining a first mover advantage in connection with the Injunction,  other companies cultivating or commercializing cannabis in Mexico and the timing and processes thereof, the possibility that the majority of North American industrial scale cannabis production activity occurring in Mexico, or expectations related to Xebra's operations; the legalization of cannabis and its derivatives in Mexico; the potential for increased industry wide cannabis production in Mexico and the timing thereof; exportation of cannabis products from Mexico; its ability to successfully execute its business plan or business model; its ability to provide economic, environmental, social, or any benefits of any type, in the communities it operates in or may operate it in the future; its ability to be a first mover in a country, or to obtain or retain government licenses, permits or authorizations in general, or specifically in Mexico, Colombia, Canada, the Netherlands, or elsewhere; its ability to successfully apply for and obtain trademarks and other intellectual property in any jurisdiction; its ability to be cost competitive; its ability to cultivate, grow, or process hemp or cannabis in Mexico, Colombia, Canada, the Netherlands, or elsewhere and related plans; financial, operational, or any other term relating to the Company's participation in the Dutch trial medicinal cannabis cultivation; its ability to manufacture cannabis beverages, wellness products, or other products; its ability to commercialize or sell cannabis beverages, wellness products, or other products, in Mexico, Colombia, Canada, the Netherlands, or elsewhere; its ability to commercialize or to sell Vicious Citrus Lemonade in 2022 or at any time, in any jurisdiction; its ability to commercialize or to sell Elements wellness products in any jurisdiction at any time; its ability to create wellness products that have a therapeutic effect or benefit; plans for future growth and the direction of the business; financial projections including expected revenues, gross profits, and EBITDA (which is a non-GAAP financial measure); plans to increase product volumes, the capacity of existing facilities, supplies from third party growers and contractors; expected growth of the cannabis industry generally; management's expectations, beliefs and assumptions; events or developments that Xebra expects to take place in the future; general economic conditions; and other risk factors described in the prospectus of the Company dated September 30, 2021. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking information and statements. The words "aim", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate", "target", "intends", "continue", "plans", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", and similar expressions identify forward-looking information and statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Xebra as of the dates of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the inability of Xebra to generate sufficient revenues or to raise sufficient funds to carry out its business plan; changes in government legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments in various countries; risks associated with agriculture and cultivation activities generally, including inclement weather, access to supply of seeds, poor crop yields, and spoilage; compliance with import and export laws of various countries; significant fluctuations in cannabis prices and transportation costs; the risk of obtaining necessary licenses and permits; inability to identify, negotiate and complete a potential acquisition for any reason; the ability to retain key employees; dependence on third parties for services and supplies; non-performance by contractual counter-parties; general economic conditions; the continued growth in global demand for cannabis products and the continued increase in jurisdictions legalizing cannabis; and the timely receipt of regulatory approval for license applications. The foregoing list is not exhaustive and Xebra undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of the foregoing except as required by law. Many of these uncertainties and contingencies could affect Xebra's actual performance and cause its actual performance to differ materially from what has been expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Xebra. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those set out in such statements.

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FAQ

What trademarks did Xebra Brands Ltd. receive in the EU?

Xebra received trademarks for its THC and CBD-infused beverage brands, covering MADCAP soft drinks, HOLAHI iced teas, HIGHJACK energy drinks, VICIOUS CITRUS lemonades, HIGHCASTLE waters, and CONQUER CBD sports drink.

What is the significance of the trademarks granted to Xebra Brands Ltd. on January 18, 2022?

The trademarks expand Xebra's brand recognition in the EU, allowing it to operate legally across multiple territories.

How does Xebra Brands Ltd.'s Mexican Supreme Court injunction impact its business?

The injunction provides Xebra with a first mover advantage in Mexico's CBD market, enabling it to operate ahead of competitors.

When is Xebra Brands Ltd. launching its Vicious Citrus Lemonade in Canada?

Xebra plans to launch its Vicious Citrus Lemonade in Canada in the spring of 2022.

What opportunities are there for Xebra Brands Ltd. in the Netherlands?

Xebra has been selected to compete for exclusive licenses to cultivate medicinal cannabis in the Netherlands, with contracts valued at approximately CDN$100 million.