(TSX-V: MGW, OTCQB: MGWFF)
February 27, 2017 - $0.65
CALGARY, Feb. 27, 2017 /CNW/ - Maple Leaf Green World
(MGW-V) ("Maple Leaf" or the "Company") is
pleased to announce that its previously announced private placement
of units (see news release dated February 7,
2017) has been oversubscribed. The Company has received
subscriptions for 7,866,600 Units at a subscription price of
$0.70 per Unit, for total gross
proceeds of $5,506,620 and it intends
to apply to the TSX Venture Exchange for final acceptance of the
increased offering. Upon receipt of final acceptance from the
Exchange, the Company will close the offering and issue the
required news release. Each offered unit consists of one
common share and one common share purchase warrant exercisable for
two years from the date of closing at a price of $1.00. The strong interest from investors
and the additional funds raised in the offering will allow Maple
Leaf to accelerate the development of its B.C. and Las Vegas MJ
projects.
For further information regarding Maple Leaf Green World Inc.,
please visit the www.mlgreenworld.com.
About Maple Leaf Green World Inc.
Maple Leaf Green World Inc. is a public Canadian company that
focuses on the cannabis industry in North
America. With over 10 years of extensive greenhouse
management experience, it applies its eco-agriculture knowledge and
cultivation technology to produce contaminant-free organic cannabis
products. The Company is currently involved in three cannabis
projects:
- Canada – The Company has
applied for an ACMPR license for an 80,000 sq ft greenhouse complex
in B.C. in August 2014 and is now in
Stage 5 (Review) with Health Canada.
- California – The Company is in
a joint venture with a Non-Profit Co-Op to cultivate cannabis for
its members. The Company owns 20 acres of land and has 2
greenhouses in production since September 2016. The site on
which the joint venture operates has capacity for additional
greenhouses. Maple Leaf is also applying for a cultivation
license in the San Diego
area.
- Nevada – The Company is in the
process of acquiring a cultivation permit for a 33,500 sq ft
facility from an existing licensee and has plans for a facility
operating in the city of Henderson, 15 miles from Las Vegas.
Maple Leaf's long-term objective is to produce cannabis oil and
export its products to approved countries.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange or its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture
Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this release.
Certain statements in this news release including (i)
statements that may contain words such as "anticipate", "could",
"expect", "seek", "may", "intend", "will", "believe", "should",
"project", "forecast", "plan" and similar expressions, including
the negatives thereof, (ii) statements that are based on current
expectations and estimates about the markets in which Maple Leaf
operates and (iii) statements of belief, intentions and
expectations about developments, results and events that will or
may occur in the future, constitute "forward-looking statements"
and are based on certain assumptions and analysis made by Maple
Leaf. There is no assurance that sufficient financing can be raised
or that permits will be available to allow the Company to carry out
its current projects on a timely basis.
Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but
are not limited to, statements with respect to future capital
expenditures, including the amount, nature and timing thereof;
other development trends within the marijuana industry and the
status of, and ability to capitalize on, opportunities available to
the Company as well as the business strategy; expansion and growth
of Maple Leaf's business and operations and other such matters.
Such forward-looking statements are subject to important risks and
uncertainties, which are difficult to predict and may affect Maple
Leaf's operations, including, but not limited to: the impact of
general economic conditions; industry conditions; the availability
of equity or debt financing; government and regulatory developments
including availability of requisite licenses; product supply and
demand; competition; and Maple Leaf's ability to attract and retain
qualified personnel. Maple Leaf's actual results, performance or
achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or
implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no
assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the
forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do occur,
what benefits Maple Leaf will derive therefrom.
SOURCE Maple Leaf Green World Inc.