MediPharm Labs Corp. to Acquire VIVO Cannabis Inc.
BARRIE, ON – MediPharm Labs Corp. TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) (“MediPharm”, “MediPharm Labs” or the “Company”) and VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) (“VIVO”) today announced that MediPharm and VIVO have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) whereby MediPharm has agreed to acquire VIVO in an all-equity business combination transaction (the “Transaction”). The Transaction is expected to combine two highly complementary businesses, creating a unique and market differentiating international medical cannabis leader. Upon the completion of the Transaction, existing MediPharm shareholders are expected to own between 65% and 79% of the combined company resulting from the Transaction (the “Combined Company”) and VIVO shareholders are expected to own between 35% and 21% of the Combined Company. Under the terms of the Arrangement Agreement, holders of common shares of VIVO (“VIVO Shares”) will receive between 0.2110 and 0.4267 com...