TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 13, 2015) - Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. (CSE:GLH) announces it has started the preparation for a U.S. listing on the QTCQB and has hired Hunter Taubman Fischer LLC, New York based securities law firm, to assist in its application to the OTCQB Venture Marketplace ("OTCQB"). Hunter Taubman Fischer will sponsor the company in its application to the OTCQB and act as the Company's Principal American Liaison ("PAL") on an ongoing basis. Shares of Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. (CSE:GLH) were recently listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) on October 14, 2015.
Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. has retained Viridian Capital Advisors ("VCA"), to provide investor relations services and support on behalf of the company. The New York based investment bank/advisory firm brings capital markets expertise, sophisticated market intelligence and strategic direction to the emerging cannabis sector. Helmed by industry veteran, Scott Greiper, President and Founding Partner of VCA has a distinguished 20-year career as both research analyst and investment banker, known for driving enterprise value for emerging growth companies.
"As the first strategic and financial advisory firm dedicated to the emerging cannabis sector, it was a natural fit for us to bring on this seasoned team of industry veterans on board to help build visibility for our emerging Cannabis company in the U.S.," said Don Robinson, CEO of Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. "Viridian will play a pivotal role in helping us grow by communicating directly with the investment community and strengthen relationships with investors."
VCA will plan and execute strategic marketing, investor relations and PR programs for Golden Leaf Holdings in the U.S. and will be able to execute capital raises through its broker-dealer Pickwick Capital.
"We are looking forward to working with Golden Leaf Holdings to provide a set of comprehensive strategies and insights to help plan, drive growth, manage growth, forecast growth and establish best practices and superior governance," said Scott Greiper, president and founding Partner, VCA.
Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. has also hired Hiklear Investors Limited, a London based boutique firm to assist the company with investor relations in Europe. Hiklear's principals have experience in investment banking, law, asset management and institutional sales. Hiklear's two principals, Rahul Ahuja and Mark Farmiloe, spent their careers with blue chip advisory and asset management firms before founding Hiklear.
About the OTCQB
The OTCQB Venture Marketplace is for entrepreneurial and development stage U.S. and international companies giving them access to U.S. investors, without the duplicative regulatory costs required of listing on a traditional U.S. exchange. The OTCQB provides a high level of visibility and access to U.S. investors in the OTC market. The OTCQB is fully electronic and gives investors access through all major online and full-service brokerage firms in the U.S., including Schwab, E*Trade, Scottrade, TD Ameritrade and Fidelity. Trades are settled and cleared in the U.S. similar to any NASDAQ or NYSE stock, and trade reports are disseminated through Yahoo, Bloomberg, Reuters and most other financial data providers.
About Golden Leaf Holdings:
Golden Leaf Holdings is a leading cannabis oil and solutions provider in North America built around recognized brands. GLH leverages a strong management team and advanced research techniques, including R&D with its Israeli subsidiary, Green Point Science Ltd., to complement its expertise in growing, extracting, refining and selling cannabis oil.