US Strategy Led by Imminent Closing of Florida Acquisition of Exclusive Medical Cannabis
License
Scythian Slated for Corp Name Change to Sol Investments Corp. Following
Upcoming Special Meeting
TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scythian Biosciences Corp. (the "Company" or
“Scythian”) (CSE:SCYB) (Frankfurt:9SB) (OTC – Nasdaq Intl: SCCYF) has announced that its strategic focus will
shift towards the burgeoning U.S. medical cannabis marketplace. Medical cannabis is currently legal in 29 U.S. States, and several
key reform bills are moving through the United States Congress, including the STATES ACT (which would remove cannabis from Schedule
1 of the Controlled Substances Act in states where it is legal), the HEMP Farming Act (which would remove CBD products from
Schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act), and several key banking and tax reform bills.
“The United States represents the single biggest opportunity in the global medical cannabis marketplace, and Scythian is excited
to shift its focus to becoming one of the leading operators in the space,” CEO Rob Reid stated.
This follows on from the recent announcement that it will take a controlling interest in 3 Boys Farms LLC, an established
Florida medical cannabis company as well as a complementary Florida-based, multi-specialty primary care / health and wellness
medical organization. With this combined acquisition and the key executives and personnel in both organizations who are experts in
their field, Scythian is poised to become one of the leading medical cannabis companies but also one of the foremost health and
wellness companies in the State.
“Florida has a population that is nearly as large as Canada and boasts the highest population over the age of 65 in North
America, so to say that we are excited about executing upon our plan in Florida would be an understatement,” Rob Reid
continued.
Scythian will build on this leadership position in Florida by investing in a portfolio of blue-chip cannabis companies operating
across multiple legal states. The company will invest in some of the leading cultivation, distribution and retail operators in the
country. Legal cannabis sales are expected to reach nearly $146 billion by 20251.
Scythian’s strategic investments and regional partnerships had previously been focused on South America and the Caribbean, in
addition to its University of Miami research project. Moving forward, the company will now focus on building out its footprint
across multiple U.S. states.
“We’ve had an opportunity to reevaluate strategy having exited our Latin American assets in one of the largest cannabis
transactions this year,” stated Scythian CEO Rob Reid. “Our board kept getting drawn back to the U.S. because of the federal
situation which we see as representing significant value compared to other developed markets. We are now ready to build on our
Florida assets and start entering new legal states at pace.”
The Company intends to change its name to SOL Investments Corp. subject to shareholder approval at its upcoming special meeting
of shareholders scheduled for September 14, 2018.
About Scythian Biosciences Corp.
Scythian is an international cannabis company with a focus on legal U.S. states. Its strategic investments and partnerships
across cultivation, distribution and retail complement the company’s R&D program with the University of Miami. It is this
comprehensive approach that is positioning Scythian as a future frontrunner in the United State’s medical cannabis industry.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Scythian Biosciences Corp.
Rob Reid, CEO
Phone: (212) 729-9208
Email: info@scythianbio.com
For media inquiries, please contact:
David Schull or Nic Johnson
Russo Partners
(858) 717-2310
david.schull@russopartnersllc.com
nic.johnson@russopartnersllc.com
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including without limitation, statements containing the words "believes", "anticipates", "plans", "intends", "will", "should",
"expects", "continue", "estimate", "forecasts" and other similar expressions. Such forward-looking information includes information
relating to the Company’s strategic plans, the expected developments in US medical cannabis laws, the expected growth in the US
medical cannabis market, and the Company’s change of name.
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subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those contemplated
in the forward-looking information, and even if such actual results or events are realized or substantially realized, there can be
no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on the Company. Such risks and uncertainties include but
are not limited to: the completion of previously announced transactions; the Company’s ability to comply with all applicable
governmental regulations in a highly regulated business; investing in target companies or projects which have limited or no
operating history and are engaged in activities currently considered illegal under US federal laws; changes in laws; limited
operating history; competition; reliance on management; requirements for additional financing; competition; inconsistent public
opinion and perception regarding the medical-use and adult-use marijuana industry and; regulatory or political change. Risk factors
can also be found in the Company’s annual information form filed on SEDAR and available at www.sedar.com.
The forward-looking information contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and are
made as of the date hereof. The Company disclaims any intention and has no obligation or responsibility, except as required by law,
to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
1 “Legal Marijuana Market Worth $146.4 Billion by 2025,” Grand View Research; https://www.grandviewresearch.com/press-release/global-legal-marijuana-market
