Vext Announces Upsize to Bought Deal Public Offering
VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 13, 2021 /CNW/ – Vext Science, Inc. (CSE: VEXT) (OTCQX: VEXTF) (“VEXT” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has amended the terms of its previously announced offering of units of the Company. Under the amended terms of the Offering (as defined below), Beacon Securities Limited (“Beacon”), as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner, on its own behalf and on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters (collectively with Beacon, the “Underwriters”), have agreed to purchase, on a bought deal basis, 16,100,000 units (the “Units”) of the Company at a price of $1.12 per Unit (the “Offering Price”) for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $18 million (the “Offering”). All references to currency in this news release are to Canadian dollars.
Each Unit will consist of one common share (each, a “Subordinated Voting Share”) in the capital of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”) of the Company. Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one Subordinated Voting Share at a price of $1.40 for a period of 36 months from the Closing Date (as defined below), subject to the Accelerated Exercise Period (as defined below), after which time the Warrants will be void and of no value. If, at any time prior to the expiry date of the Warrants, the volume weighted average trading price of the Subordinated Voting Shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (or such other stock exchange where the Subordinated Voting Shares are then listed) is greater than or equal to $2.50 for a period of 20 consecutive trading days, the Company may, in its sole discretion, provide written notice to the holders of the Warrants by way of a news release advising that the Warrants will expire at 4:00 p.m. (Toronto Time) on the 30th day following the date of such notice unless exercised by the holders prior to such date (the “Accelerated Exercise Period”). The Company intends to apply to list the Warrants on the Canadian Securities Exchange.
The Company has granted the Underwriters an option (the “Over-Allotment Option”), exercisable, in whole or in part, by Beacon, on behalf of the Underwriters, giving notice to the Company at any time and from time to time up to 30 days following the Closing Date, to purchase, or to find substituted purchasers for, up to an additional number of Units equal to 15% of the Units sold pursuant to the Offering at the Offering Price to cover over-allotments, if any, and for market stabilization purposes. The Over-Allotment Option shall be exercisable to acquire Units, Subordinated Voting Shares or Warrants (or any combination thereof), at the discretion of the Underwriters.
The proceeds raised from the sale of Units under the Offering are expected to be used by the Company for working capital and general corporate purposes. Closing of the Offering is expected to occur on or about February 3, 2021 (the “Closing Date”) and is subject to a number of conditions, including without limitation, receipt of all regulatory approvals. There can be no assurance as to whether or when the Offering will be completed.
The Offering is to be effected on a bought deal basis in each of the provinces of Canada (other than Quebec) (the “Qualifying Jurisdictions”) pursuant to a short form prospectus to be filed in each of the Qualifying Jurisdictions and by private placement to eligible purchasers resident in jurisdictions other than Canada that are mutually agreed to by the Company and Beacon, provided that no prospectus filing or comparable obligation arises and the Company does not thereafter become subject to continuous disclosure obligations in such jurisdictions.
The Units, Subordinated Voting Shares and Warrants being offered have not been, nor will they be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, “U.S. persons” (as those terms are defined in Regulation S under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”)) absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The Units may be offered and sold in the United States to Qualified Institutional Buyers (as defined in Rule 144A under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”)) and to “accredited investors” (as defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the U.S. Securities Act), in each case by way of private placement pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and pursuant to any applicable securities laws of any state of the United States. Any Units offered and sold in the United States shall be issued as “restricted securities” (as defined in Rule 144(a)(3) under the U.S. Securities Act).
This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
About Vext Science
Vext Science, Inc. is a vertically integrated US Cannabis THC and Hemp cannabinoid products company, manufacturing THC cartridges, concentrates, edibles, and accessories under the Vapen™ Brand, and Hemp based products under the Pure Touch Botanicals brand as well as the Vapen CBD brand. Based in Arizona, Vext Science, Inc. has one of the leading THC concentrates, edibles, and distillate cartridge brands sold in most of the state’s 100+ dispensaries. Herbal Wellness Center dispensaries are among Arizona’s leading dispensaries and we execute all aspects of the cultivation, extraction, edibles infusion and manufacturing processes which insures a product of the highest quality and purity. Quality, accessibility and efficacy are among our most essential core values. Vext Science, Inc. continues to grow and expand throughout the U.S. and internationally, by utilizing its knowledge, experience and expertise in extractions, product manufacturing, and marketing, including through various revenue and profit-sharing joint venture partnerships. For more information visit our website at www.VextScience.com.
COVID-19 Risk Factor
VEXT may be impacted by business interruptions resulting from pandemics and public health emergencies, including those related to COVID-19. An outbreak of infectious disease, a pandemic, or a similar public health threat, such as the recent outbreak of COVID-19, or a fear of any of the foregoing, could adversely impact VEXT by causing operating, manufacturing, supply chain, and project development delays and disruptions, labor shortages, travel, and shipping disruption and shutdowns (including as a result of government regulation and prevention measures). It is unknown whether and how VEXT may be affected if such a pandemic persists for an extended period of time, including as a result of the waiver of regulatory requirements or the implementation of emergency regulations to which VEXT is subject. Although certain VEXT facilities have been deemed essential and/or have been permitted to continue operating during the pendency of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no assurance that all of the Company’s operations will be deemed essential and/or will continue to be permitted to operate. VEXT may incur expenses or delays relating to such events outside of its control, which could have a material adverse impact on its business, operating results, financial condition, and the trading price of the Subordinated Voting Shares or any other securities of VEXT.
