NewLeaf Brands Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase Arizona Based CBD Conglomerate Vida Concepts, LLC.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewLeaf Brands Inc. (CSE:NLB) (OTC: NLBIF) (FSE:0NF) (“NewLeaf Brands” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent (the “LOI”) with an arm’s length-party, Vida Concepts, LLC (“Vida”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary NXTGEN CBD Supplements, LLC (“NXTGEN”), pursuant to which the Company has agreed to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding share capital of Vida, its products lines and inventory (the “Acquisition”). In consideration for the Acquisition, the Company has agreed to the following terms: (i) the issuance of 8,517,308 common shares at a deemed value of $0.39 in the capital of the Company to the shareholders of Vida; (ii) make a cash payment of $300,000 USD ($398,610 CAD); and (iii) the Company will enter into an executive employment agreement with Michael Alexander with its terms to be determined.

About Vida

Vida was founded with wellness spirit and a lofty objective: to be a go-to brand in providing huge science proven cannabinoids-based medicine and its health benefits for a better and improved life, while leading the way for 100% non-GMO, phytocannabinoid-rich industrial hemp for healthy life sustainability.

Vida and NXTGEN are well known within the CBD space in Southwestern United States. Their product offerings include a plethora of wellness and fitness based options that include topical rubs, tinctures and specialized wellness capsules focused on mental health and a balanced lifestyle.

NXTGEN’s products provides high-quality CBD to assist in reducing athletic injuries while improving the healing process to increase total body performance for all levels of athlete and sports. NXTGEN products contain zero THC levels, which makes them safe as a sports aid for all athletes and lifestyle needs.

Michael Alexander, CEO and Co-Founder of Vida, commented “We are excited for this emerging opportunity with NewLeaf Brands. Consolidation in the CBD industry is looming as an inevitable outcome for multi-state operators to achieve their full potential, we were searching for a strategic and likeminded partnership focused on exceptional customer care, quality of product ingredients, and a focus in building distribution channels. This is made possible partnering with NLB.”

Joshua Bartch, CEO of NewLeaf Brands, commented “The NewLeaf Brands team is incredibly excited for the LOI to purchase Vida Concepts. We’ve known the management team at Vida for some time and have watched them be successful on various endeavors. We’ve watched Vida grow since inception. The Vida team brings an expertise throughout many industries and an attention to detail and innovation that’s hard to match. Acquiring Vida will fill the holes in the Company’s current product offerings to make NewLeaf Brands a one stop shop for everyone’s CBD needs. We look forward to closing this transaction and moving forward with the brand and current management.”

The Company confirms that a control person will not be created as a result of the Acquisition. Closing of the Acquisition is subject to definitive documentation, receipt of all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals, including the Exchange. All securities issued in connection with the Acquisition will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable securities legislation.

About NewLeaf Brands

NewLeaf Brands, Inc. is an innovative Cannabidiol (“CBD”) lifestyle Company. Through the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries We are Kured, LLC, Drink Fresh Water, LLC, ReLyfe Brand, LLC and TeaLief Brand, LLC the Company’s main business activities encompass the development, marketing, and distribution of CBD products (including vaporizer pens/cartridges, hot/cold tea, softgel capsules and beverages) throughout North America, South America, and Europe. In addition, NewLeaf Brands, Inc. has extensive retail and cultivation land investments in Oregon, USA.

For further information about NewLeaf Brands, please consult the Company’s profile on SEDAR at or visit the Company’s website at . For further information about We Are Kured, please visit their website at .

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Founder & CEO

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