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VANCOUVER, Dec. 11, 2018 /CNW/ - Koios Beverage Corp. (CSE:
KBEV; OTC: KBEVF) (the "Company" or "Koios"), is pleased to announce it has signed a vendor agreement with GNC
Holdings, Inc. (GNC), a leading global health and wellness brand with thousands of retail stores across the U.S. and Canada.
"We are incredibly pleased to be working with GNC on a national rollout of our ready-to-drink line," said CEO Chris Miller. "Improving the quality of peoples' lives is a shared principle between us and we look forward to
eventually adding value to GNC customers across the globe. The added revenue growth could be substantial and a catalyst for
hitting our projected growth targets in the coming years."
Pittsburgh-based GNC has more than 6,400 retail locations throughout the United States and Canada and franchise operations in approximately 50
international markets. GNC Canada is based in Mississauga, Ontario and operates as a subsidiary
of GNC. It is well known as a go-to source for health, wellness and sports nutrition.
GNC sets the standard in the nutritional supplement industry—demanding truth in labeling, ingredient safety and product
potency, all while remaining on the cutting-edge of nutritional science. As the company has grown over the years, so has its
commitment to living well.
"GNC is one of the largest and best-known nutritional companies in the world. Working with them is a tremendous honour
and something we have envisioned since our inception," said Miller "From scientific research and
new product discovery to the manufacturing and packaging processes, GNC takes pride in its rigorous approach to ensuring quality.
We are incredibly confident we can deliver the best products in their category and look forward to tremendous growth
opportunities with our new partner in the years to come."
Koios is expected to be available in the United States by Q1 of 2019.
About the Company's Business
The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Koios, Inc., is an emerging functional beverage company which has a large and
growing distribution network of retail locations across the United States in which to sell its
products. Koios has relationships with some of the largest and most reputable distributors in the
United States, including Europa Sports, SportLife Distribution, KeHE, and Wishing-U-Well. Together these
distributors represent more than 80,000 brick-and-mortar locations across the United States -
from sports nutrition stores to large natural grocery chains including Whole Foods and Sunflower markets. Through its
partnership with Wishing-U-Well, Koios also enjoys a large presence online, including being an Amazon choice product.
Koios uses a proprietary blend of nootropics and natural organic compounds to enhance human productivity without using
harmful chemicals or stimulants. Koios products can enhance focus, concentration, mental capacity, memory
retention, cognitive function, alertness, brain capacity and create all day mental clarity. Its ingredients are
specifically designed to target brain function by increasing blood flow, oxygen levels and neural connections in the
brain.
Koios recently launched a wholly owned subsidiary, Cannavated Beverages Co. to develop a line of cannabis infused,
brain-healthy drinks for the legal marijuana market.
Koios is one of the only drinks in the world to infuse its products with MCT oil. MCT oil is derived from coconuts
and has been shown to help the body burn fat more effectively, create lasting energy from a natural food source, produce
ketones in the brain, allowing for greater brain function and clarity, support healthy hormone production and improve
immunity. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.mentaltitan.com/
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company.
KOIOS BEVERAGE CORP.
"Chris Miller"
Chris Miller, CEO and Director
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact that
address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the timing for
resumption of trading for the Company's stock. The forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on
information currently available and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause outcomes to differ
materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in
the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and,
accordingly, undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to their inherent uncertainty. Factors that could cause
actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include general market conditions and other factors
beyond the control of the Company. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable
law.
Koios has not conducted any scientific studies on the effects of Koios's products which have been evaluated by Health
Canada or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. As each individual is different, the benefits, if any, of taking Koios's
products will vary from person to person. No claims or guarantees can be made as to the effects of Koios's products on an
individual's health and wellbeing.
SOURCE Koios Beverage Corp.
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