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Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE American: UEC) Is ‘One to Watch’

  • Uranium Energy Corp. has amassed multiple mining sites from energy firms that have already laid the groundwork for research, allowing the company to target specific uranium-rich areas
  • The Uranium Energy management team has multiple years of experience in the field of nuclear energy, including with leading competitors
  • The strategic uranium reserve budget is $1.5 billion over 10 years for domestic uranium and conversion, $75 million of which is allocated for fiscal 2021
  • Nuclear energy now has bipartisan support, with the Democratic Party including it in their energy platform for the first time in 48 years
  • The company’s in-situ recovery (“ISR”) technology is a low-cost and environmentally friendly mining technology that has been or will be utilized at its licensed projects, including Palangana, Burke Hollow, Goliad and Reno Creek
  • The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the world’s demand for more uranium and more carbon-free energy, and it uses technology that contributes to a cleaner environment
Uranium Energy (NYSE American: UEC) is a U.S.-based uranium mining and exploration company that controls one of the country’s largest historical uranium exploration and development databases. Founded in 2003, UEC is headquartered in Corpus Christi, Texas. Properties acquired by the company are primarily located within the United States, including Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Wyoming. Through the use of historical exploration data, UEC has been able to target and acquire properties that have already been subject to exploration and development by senior energy firms in the past. UEC is well-financed to aggressively pursue key developmental targets. The company is also well-positioned to capitalize on rising global demand for more uranium and more carbon-free energy, and it uses technology that contributes to a cleaner environment. In-Situ Recovery (“ISR”) Technology In-situ recovery (“ISR”) technology is a low-cost and environmentally friendly mining technology utilized by UEC at its fully licensed projects, including Palangana, Burke Hollow, Goliad and Reno Creek. ISR technology involves the circulation of naturally occurring and benign groundwater through a uranium ore body. This natural water (that is unfit for any other use) plus oxygen is pumped into injection wells through the uranium ore body, where the uranium in the host sandstone is oxidized and solubilized. The uranium bearing groundwater continues to flow through the sandstone to the extraction wells, where it is pumped to the surface. This water proceeds to an ion exchange unit (like a big water-softener) for uranium removal, then is pumped back to the wellfield and again re-circulated through the ore body. This recirculation of the same groundwater continues over and over, until the uranium in the sandstone is depleted. In the ion exchange process, the extracted uranium in solution is concentrated on resin beads for transport to the Hobson Processing Facility. There, the uranium then undergoes several simple processing steps before being dried and packaged as “yellowcake” that will be transported to a conversion facility, where its sold to UEC customers. Hobson Processing Plant Hobson is the centerpiece in UEC’s hub and spoke production strategy, with low-cost satellite ISR operations all within relatively short trucking distance. The plant is fully licensed and currently on standby with an annual production capacity of 2 million pounds of U3O8. The spokes of the UEC strategy include the Palangana, Burke Hollow, Goliad, Salvo and Longhorn ISR projects. With an improvement in uranium prices that justify production, UEC plans to restart the plant with uranium loaded resins originating first from Palangana and then followed by Burke Hollow. UEC has applied for a license amendment with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to increase the Hobson facility’s production capacity to 4 million pounds per year. Current Projects Uranium Energy’s current project portfolio includes:
  • Texas– Hobson Processing Plant, Palangana Mine, Goliad, Burke Hollow, Salvo and Longhorn
  • Wyoming– Reno Creek
  • Paraguay– Oviedo, Yuty and Alto Paraná
  • New Mexico– Dalton Pass and C de Baca
  • Colorado– Long Park and Slick Rock
  • Arizona– Anderson, Los Cuatros and Workman Creek
  • Canada– Diabase
Uranium Market Outlook The long-term fundamentals underlying the market continue to strengthen. Currently, UEC sees an annual gap of about 40 million pounds between uranium production and utility requirements. Current forecasts show this structural deficit persisting at least through 2026 and then expanding further to almost 70 million pounds per year by 2030. While secondary supplies have been filling the void, those supplies are not a sustainable long term supply source. There are different estimates on timing, but it is clear secondary supply (that includes inventory drawdowns) will be insufficient to fill the projected gap between supply and demand, and new production will be required. As this transition evolves, the market will become more production cost driven as opposed to inventory driven. Higher priced contracts that have supported high production costs are continuing to roll out of producer and utility supply portfolios. These higher priced contracts are not replaceable, with current market prices below production costs for the vast majority of western producers. This will likely continue the trend of production cuts and deferrals until prices rise sufficiently to sustain long-term mining operations. In the U.S., some of the foreign State-Owned Enterprise (“SOE”) supply that has been flooding the market will be reduced. Last year, the U.S. Department of Commerce negotiated an amendment to the Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Investigation on Uranium from the Russian Federation that reduces America’s dependence on Russian natural uranium concentrates by up to 75% from prior levels. Due to a prolonged weak pricing environment from an influx of price insensitive supply from SOEs, U.S. production is effectively zero, less than 1% of U.S. requirements. On the demand side of the equation, further upside market pressure also appears likely to evolve as utilities return to a longer-term contracting cycle to replace expiring contracts. Over the longer term, there continues to be underlying and increasing demand building, as the globe continues a push toward carbon-free energy goals. Those goals will require the 24/7, base load, clean energy that nuclear power provides as part of the overall supply mix. A good example of that policy messaging came from Japan’s energy minister, who recently said he considers nuclear energy “indispensable” if the country is to meet its net-zero carbon emission goals. Exacerbating the overall supply picture, lead times for new production typically range from seven to 10 years or longer. The market appears to be within the time frames required for investment to bring new supply online to meet those lead times. However, prices are not yet at levels that incentivize future production, increasing the probability of the potential for less supply than the market is currently pricing in. All things considered, UEC believes the supply and demand fundamentals should continue to exert upward pressure on uranium prices. Management Team Spencer Abraham is Chairman of the Board for UEC. He served as the 10th U.S. Secretary of Energy from 2001 to 2005. He is an honors graduate of Michigan State University and Harvard Law School, and he was a law professor at the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law. He was elected chairman of the Michigan Republican Party in 1983 and later served as deputy chief of staff in the office of the vice president and as co-chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee. In 1994, Mr. Abraham was elected to the United States Senate from Michigan and has also served as a director of Occidental Petroleum and as the non-executive chairman of AREVA’s U.S. board. Amir Adnani is the Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Uranium Energy. He advanced the company from concept to United States production within its first five years. Mr. Adnani has developed an extensive pipeline of low-cost and near-term production projects. He is the founder and Chairman of GoldMining Inc. (TSX: GOLD) (OTCQX: GLDLF), a gold-resources acquisition and development firm. He is also the Chairman of Uranium Royalty Corp. (TSX.V: URC). Mr. Adnani holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia. He is a director of the University’s Alumni Association. Scott Melbye is the company’s Executive Vice President. He is a 36-year veteran of the nuclear energy industry and has held numerous leadership positions in major uranium mining firms. He is also the current President, CEO and Director of Uranium Royalty Corp. He is an advisor to the Nuclear Energy Program at the Colorado School of Mines. Prior to his work at Uranium Participation Corp., Mr. Melbye worked for Cameco Inc. for 22 years. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in International Business from Arizona State University in 1984. Bruce Nicholson is the company’s Vice President of Corporate Development. He has spent 16 years as a specialist in the industry, serving major United States and European banks, broker-dealers and investment funds. Mr. Nicholson is a member of the Minerals Economics and Management Society, Minerals Industry Analyst Group, and the New York Society of Securities Analysts. He graduated with an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University in 1995 and is a CFA charter holder. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.UraniumEnergy.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to UEC are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/UEC

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Owns Largest Single USDA-Certified Organic Hemp Farm in NA; Presents Unique Potential in Growing Industry

  • Report notes that farmers devoted fewer acreage to cultivating hemp last year
  • Hemp sales projected to balloon from $1.9 billion in 2020 to $6.9 billion in 2025, a threefold increase over five years
  • GRYN hemp farm is an 824-acre, USDA-certified organic farm including an additional 400,000 square feet of indoor greenhouse space
Despite significant growth in the CBD and hemp industry last year, licensed hemp acreage decreased in 2020 for the first time since the 2014 U.S. Farm Bill (https://ibn.fm/rMMOe). As the owner and operator of the largest single USDA-certified organic hemp farm in North America, Green Hygienics Holdings (OTCQB: GRYN) is looking to leverage its position as a prime provider of quality hemp as demand is projected to continue to increase. “For all the growth that the hemp and CBD industry has seen as a nascent industry in recent years, last year farmers took a step back and devoted fewer resources to the crop – the enthusiasm of previous years tempered by oversupply, supply-chain issues and a lack of infrastructure,” stated a recent “Hemp Industry Daily” article. “Licensed hemp acreage decreased in 2020 for the first time since the 2014 U.S. Farm Bill established a national hemp pilot program. Licensed acres dropped to about 375,000 acres — down 27% from an estimated 511,000 acres in 2019. And less than a third of those acres were planted in 2020.” According to Nielsen Global Connect, a division of Nielsen that focuses on data for manufacturers and retailers, “hemp’s 2020 sales of $1.9 billion will balloon to $6.9 billion in 2025, a threefold increase over five years.” Called a “sleeping giant,” Green Hygienics owns an 824-acre, USDA-certified organic hemp farm including an additional 400,000 square feet of greenhouse space. GRYN’s farm represents a critical supply chain solution in a space where dwindling acres make property and cultivation an invaluable commodity. Facing a growing market, the ability to provide volume and consistency will become an essential piece of a successful venture. Green Hygienics maintains these attributes and can produce safe and consistent product on a large scale — outdoors in the field and hemp year-round indoors in the greenhouses — making it an attractive candidate, both as a supplier and as an investment, for savvy investors eyeing the growing potential the market provides. Green Hygienics is a California-based, innovative, technology-driven enterprise focused on the high-standard cultivation and processing of industrial hemp and manufacturing of pharmaceutical-grade bioactive cannabinoids. The company’s mission is to adhere to the highest standards of operations in consistently delivering safe and premium-quality products to consumers as well as to partnering with CPG (consumer-packaged-goods) and pharmaceutical companies. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GreenHygienics.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to GRYN are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/GRYN

Friendable Inc. (FDBL) Begins 2021 with Record Artist Sign-Ups to Fan Pass Live Streaming Platform

  • Fan Pass saw a growth of 354% from December 2020 through the end of January 2021, adding 248 more artists to the platform (up from only 70 in December)
  • Since launching in July 2020, the platform has gathered a total of 1,072 artist sign-ups and counting
  • Fan Pass is positioning itself to become a vital platform in virtual touring both during and after the pandemic
  • The company’s Instagram engagement is up by over 300%
Friendable (OTC: FDBL), a mobile technology and marketing company focused on connecting and engaging users through its proprietary mobile and desktop applications, has reported a successful start to 2021 as one of its flagship products reported significant growth in the first month of the year. Fan Pass, the company’s live streaming artist platform, saw record growth of 354 percent in the number of artist sign-ups from December 2020 to January 2021 (https://ibn.fm/VwPmc). The increase accounts for 248 new sign-ups (up from 70 in December 2020), totaling 318 artists in January 2021. That is the largest level of growth the company has seen since launching the platform in July 2020, totaling 1,072 sign-ups since then. According to company CEO Robert A. Rositano, Jr., the platform consistently continues to show more traction week after week, a fact clearly reflected by the rise in social media engagement: Facebook reach has increased 30%, engagement went up over 300%, and page likes up 85%, while Instagram reach increased 116% for January 2021, and content interactions went up 337% in the last week of January alone. The Fan Pass platform is an ideal solution for artists and fans alike amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdowns that have occurred across the country. Through Fan Pass, artists at all levels can alter tour schedules to include “Virtual Touring,” a new source of revenue, and an innovative way to engage fans. The company expects Fan Pass to become a vital and permanent part of the artists’ touring routine in the future. Artists can join the platform for free. Fan Pass leverages the monthly subscription model paid by fans to generate revenue, which is then shared with all channel artists. In exchange for the platform features, live streaming tools, bandwidth, processing, and handling, Fan Pass earns platform fees for each ticketed event. It also splits with each artist the subscriber fees and merchandise designed and sold through the platform. Fan subscriptions begin at $3.99 per month, with the option to view pay-per-view events for a one-time fee. And with the Fan Pass “All Access VIP” option, fans gain access to:
  • Live performances and online concerts
  • Backstage exclusives – before, during, and after the show
  • Live streamed studio sessions
  • Behind-the-scenes photo and video sessions
  • One-on-one videos and special artist interviews
  • Streams that highlight the daily life of the artist
The company is uniquely positioned to capitalize on growing opportunities within the United States video streaming industry, which has been constantly expanding during the pandemic. According to Fortune Business Insights research, the U.S. video streaming market is expected to reach $842 billion by 2027 (https://ibn.fm/eGoQn). According to Livestream.com, there are more than 100 million internet users actively watching online videos and content daily. That same report suggests that 45% of live video audiences are willing to pay for exclusive, on-demand content of their favorite artists, teams, or speakers. As the company continues to grow, the primary goal is to establish Fan Pass as a premier mobile platform dedicated to connecting and engaging users worldwide. Friendable has secured a partnership with Brightcove to target OTT platforms for expansion. “Our team is excited for 2021, as we are focused on scaling on all fronts,” Rositano, Jr. added. “We are confident in our abilities to increase revenues through performance, execution, and capital raising efforts that will facilitate our expansion, acquisition, and overall growth strategy.” For more information, visit the company’s websites at www.Friendable.com or www.FanPassLive.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to FDBL are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/FDBL

evTS Reveals Urban Delivery Focus for 2021, Additions to Board of Directors

  • ev Transportation Services (“evTS”) helps operators of essential services fleets with versatile vehicle solutions
  • FireFly has a lower cost of ownership because of minimal operation and maintenance (O&M) costs
  • FireFly ESV is a task flexible urban mobility solution that “goes fast, goes further and carries heavier loads”
  • Additions to Board of Directors offer invaluable experience to help evTS prosper, grow into positive cash flow by end of 2021

ev Transportation Services (“evTS”) is a privately owned specialty vehicle manufacturer that produces purpose-built, all-electric, lightweight commercial utility vehicles and provides fleet management solutions primarily for the essential services transportation and urban mobility markets. As part of the 23rd annual Needham Virtual Growth Conference, evTS chairman and CEO David Solomont joined Needham analyst Jim Ricchiuti for a fireside chat on Jan. 11, 2021 (https://ibn.fm/zI73i). The two men discussed the company’s proprietary product, market goals and how incorporating evTS’ flagship vehicle FireFly ESV(R) helps generate revenue.

During the conference, three key statements were made about what makes evTS successful. Solomont’s responses to Ricchiuti’s questions outline the ways that evTS has overcome obstacles and staked its claim in the electric vehicle (“EV”) market:

  1. evTS’s focus is on categorized essential services, creating more effective solutions for drivers and fleets in the urban services industry.
  2. The evTS cash-efficient business model is unique. The company plans to reach positive cash flow by the end of 2021.
  3. The product offering from evTS is not a science project. More than 70 FireFly ESVs have been in the field for an estimated five years. These vehicles with unique capabilities have been proven for more than a half-million miles of customer experience.

The focus of these essential-service vehicles is to target a select niche of customers, according to Solomont, who added that the parking enforcement industry can be described as the “low-hanging fruit” for the company’s offering due to the sector being a multibillion-dollar business. In addition to “curb management,” security perimeter control is high among the list of verticals that evTS markets the FireFly ESV to.

With the increase in customers wanting on-demand delivery options in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, evTS has begun working on targeted on-demand urban delivery as its next wave of focus in 2021. Although international parties have expressed interest in evTS technology, the company remains focused on meeting the immediate needs of the U.S. market for the time being. Solomont did hint that when international expansion occurs, it will likely start with the UK. Potential international sales of the FireFly ESV could increase the company’s sales by five to ten times over a 12- to 18-month time frame.

Also during the fireside chat, Ricchiuti brought up the pricing of evTS’ proprietary FireFly ESV. The current MSRP for the base model vehicle (without the bells and whistles) is $35,000. This amount is higher than competitor prototypes that claim to be able to offer many of the same services, Ricchiuti noted. Despite the larger initial investment in the vehicle, Solomont explained that in the long run, the FireFly has a lower cost of ownership because of minimal O&M costs.

The fireside chat webcast’s replay between evTS CEO David Solomont and Needham Analyst Jim Ricchiuti can be found archived here: https://ibn.fm/l0bPG.

New Board Appointments

Right before the close of 2020, evTS made additional changes to the company’s Board of Directors, with two new appointments announced on Dec. 29, 2020: Shelley Berkley and Gary Herman (https://ibn.fm/FAGxJ). The additional expertise brought by Berkley and Herman is expected to help the company prosper and grow into positive cash flow by the end of 2021.

Berkley is a former seven term Nevada Congresswoman who brings three decades of government experience to the evTS team. Her experience will help evTS understand and navigate legislative and governmental regulatory issues as they arise. Berkley is a graduate of the University of Nevada – Las Vegas and earned a juris doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law.

Herman is a seasoned investor with experience in the areas of investment and advisory. Since 2005, Herman has managed Strategic Turnaround Equity Partners LP and its affiliates. He has many years of investment experience and has served on several boards for public and private companies. Recently he has worked with Frank Stronach, the founder and Chairman Emeritus of Magna International, Ltd, one of the world’s largest automotive OEM suppliers. Herman has a bachelor of science from the University of Albany.

Solomont commented on the new board members, saying they are joining the team at an exciting time for the company as it continues its drive to deliver the 2021 FireFly ESV to the market and develop stronger relationships with dealers and fleet customers. “The addition of these directors complements the skills and experience of our current board members, and we are confident they will provide valuable perspectives as we continue to execute our strategy,” he added.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.evTS.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to ev Transportation Services are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/EVTS

Mohawk Group Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MWK) Is ‘One to Watch’

  • The Mohawk Group Holdings Inc. management team offers deep industry experience with backgrounds in high profile industry names and title roles
  • Mohawk’s proprietary AIMEE(R) drives new product development and automates sales and marketing while managing product lifecycle
  • Mohawk’s business model leverages AIMEE(R) to offer a faster go-to-market strategy (6 to 8 months) than more traditional business models, which could take up to two years before marketing begins
  • Mohawk’s strong annual revenue growth shows profitability while serving the massive and rapidly expanding e-commerce and direct-to-consumer (“D2C”) markets
  • Mohawk is where CPG, e-commerce and technology intersect in the industry, proving a more favorable outcome through consumer product focus
Mohawk Group Holdings (NASDAQ: MWK) is a leading tech-enabled consumer products platform that uses machine learning, natural language processing and data analytics to design, develop, market, and sell products. The company’s proprietary AIMEE(R) platform leverages data and AI to automate the design, development and launch of best-selling consumer products. Mohawk owns and operates 12 brands and sells consumer products in multiple categories ranging from kitchenware and home appliances to environmental appliances, beauty products and even consumer electronics. Founded in 2014, Mohawk has offices in the United States, Canada, China and the Philippines. The company is always working to capitalize on the strength of the different cities and time zones in which it operates to ensure continued excellence around the world and achieve its goal of becoming the most consumer-centric product company. AIMEE(R) Platform AIMEE(R) (AI Mohawk E-commerce Engine) is Mohawk’s proprietary platform that leverages data and AI to:
  • Identify new market opportunities;
  • Launch new products;
  • Automate marketing variables; and
  • Analyze and optimize company-owned and operated consumer product brands.
The platform’s core functionalities include:
  • Research:Automated research using live market data that tracks exposure and product trends, allowing for the swift discovery of new market and product opportunities;
  • Financials:Places data insights in one place, enabling execution across multiple channels to track new product planning, financial projections, inventory levels, media buying and more;
  • Trading:The result of an algorithmic solution that has been optimized for live decisions to scale sales and built to implement automated marketing strategies with learning through experimentation; and
  • Logistics:Manages logistics to enable faster delivery of products to consumers.
Mohawk’s Business Model Mohawk’s unique business model is designed to drastically shorten go-to-market time, decreasing the typical 18- to 24-month process to just 6- to 8-months. Using AIMEE(R), Mohawk leverages real-time data-driven opportunities and trend tracking to replace the idea focus group research and development of the standard model. Marketing time is also reduced between the two models using the AIMEE(R) Trading Engine for data-driven automated marketing and product lifetime management. Through the AIMEE(R) trading engine, the traditional 3-month marketing for a standard go-to-market model is cut to a fraction of the time. The AIMEE(R) Fulfillment Engine allows for dynamic inventory allocation, fulfillment selection, cost optimization, a third-party logistics network and a 2-day shipping period across almost all of the United States. The standard business model doesn’t support direct distribution or an FBA (fulfilled by Amazon) structure. Opportunities for Growth and Profitability Mohawk’s plan to drive growth and profitability in the market includes:
  1. The continued optimization of product economics by lowering manufacturing and logistical costs through an increase in purchasing power
  2. The pursuit of higher-value products with larger target markets
  3. Opportunistically adding new products and categories through acquisitions
  4. Expansion into the international and new domestic e-commerce marketplaces
  5. Monetization of its proprietary AIMEE(R) platform by providing access to third-party brands
Mohawk’s long-term goal is to increase its profit margin from 14% in 2020 to 18-20%, using higher average selling prices and lower fulfillment costs as primary drivers. Due to its technology and platform effect, Mohawk’s corporate overhead is expected to increase at a slower pace than sales. Its fixed operating costs long-term target goal is 5%, which follows the current trend (2019 – 19%, 2020 – 13%). It aims for an adjusted EBITDA of 13-15%. Management Team Yaniv Sarig has been Mohawk’s President and Chief Executive Officer since September 2018. He is also a co-founder of Mohawk Group Inc. Mr. Sarig has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mohawk Group Inc. since June 2014. Before his role at Mohawk, he led the Financial Services Engineering department at Coverity, a software startup providing code and security solutions to top financial institutions and hedge funds in New York to include the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, JPMorgan Chase and Barclays. Before his Coverity role, Mr. Sarig held lead technical roles at Bloomberg and EPIQ Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: EPIQ). He holds a Bachelor of Science from Touro College. He is fluent in English, French, Hebrew and C++. Fabrice Hamaide has been the Chief Financial Officer of Mohawk since September 2018. He has also retained the position of Chief Financial Officer for Mohawk Group Inc. since July 2017. Before Mohawk, Mr. Hamaide held numerous financial, CFO and presidential roles in various technological and consumer product companies across Europe and the United States, including Piksel Inc., Atari, Parrot and Logitech. Mr. Hamaide holds an impressive set of credentials, including an MBA from Columbia Business School, an MS in Information Systems Design from Sorbonne University, and a BS in Applied Mathematics from Jussieu University. Mihal Chaouat-Fix has been the Chief Product Officer for Mohawk since September 2018. Prior to taking this role within the company, she was the Chief Operating Officer, handling the day-to-day leadership and operational management of Mohawk. Before joining Mohawk, Ms. Chaouat-Fix worked in various roles at Gottex Models Ltd. At this international fashion swimwear firm, her focus on marketing, operations and manufacturing saw supply chain and distribution of 12 million units per year to over 40 countries worldwide. Tomer Pascal has been the Chief Revenue Officer for Mohawk since 2018. He has also served as the Chief Revenue Officer for Mohawk Group Inc. since 2017. Before he joined the Mohawk team, he was the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of OMG Studios. Throughout his career, Mr. Pascal has held many different co-founder and general management roles, focusing on companies’ marketing and revenue growth in the media and technology industries. Roi Zahut has held the role of Chief Technology Officer for Mohawk since 2019. Before Mohawk, he served in numerous roles, including CTO of the Advanced Analytics global consulting team at IBM and architect of IBM Metropulse. While in Israel, Mr. Zahut held several senior technical, business and data science roles in startups and consulting to include IBM Israel, Brainbow Ltd. and Matrix IT Ltd. He holds an MSc in Neuroscience with distinction from Bar Ilan University. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Mohawkgp.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to MWK are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MWK

HempFusion Wellness Inc. (TSX: CBD.U) (OTC: CBDHF) (FWB: 8OO) Begins 2021 Strong with OTC Market Listing, New Product, and USDA Organic Certification

  • HempFusion Wellness Inc. is currently in the process of applying for OTCQX listing and DTC eligibility after a swift and strategic move to enter the OTC Pink Market under the ticker symbol ‘CBDHF’
  • Wholly owned subsidiary Probulin Probiotics recently released Total Care Immune probiotic, which is expected to reach retailer shelves in February 2021
  • Probulin is recognized as one of the fastest-growing probiotic brands in the American Natural Products Industry
  • January, HempFusion received USDA Organic Certification for its CBD tinctures
In a strategic move to broaden the United States investor audience, health and wellness company HempFusion Wellness (TSX: CBD.U) (OTC: CBDHF) (FWB: 8OO) has announced that it has secured an OTC Markets ticker, ‘CBDHF,’, its common shares have commenced trading on the OTC Pink Market and it has already begun the process of applying for an OTCQX uplisting and DTC eligibility. According to HempFusion’s Co-founder and CEO, Jason Mitchell N.D., this is an important step for the U.S.-based cannabidiol company, as it enables access to a broader range of U.S. investors (https://ibn.fm/3KrNK). A leading health and CBD company that utilizes the power of whole-food hemp nutrition, HempFusion is also the first U.S.-based CBD & Wellness products company to list directly on the Toronto Stock Exchange, a process it completed earlier this year, under the ticker symbol ‘CBD.U.’ HempFusion’s products include a family of brands such as HempFusion, Probulin Probiotics, Biome Research and HF Labs, that are already distributed in approximately 4,000 retail locations throughout the US as well as select international locales. In addition, the company has identified an approximate 26,000-store target pipeline to distribute its products. The company is planning to expand operations and potentially add a larger variety of products, including CBD-based beverages, edibles, pet products and more. Earlier in January, the company announced the launch of a new product, the Total Care Immune probiotic, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Probulin Probiotics, LLC. Total Care Immune probiotic is expected to reach major retailers’ shelves, including Sprouts Farmers Markets, Abby’s, and Fresh Thyme Markets, in February 2021. Online sales are currently available through the company website (https://ibn.fm/alrIH). The Total Care Immune probiotic uses the power of elderberry and combines it with the daily digestive and immune support of pre-, pro-, and post-biotics for a unique offering. The product includes:
  • 100 mg of Eldermune(TM) (the equivalent to 4,425 mg whole elderberry);
  • 20 billion CFU, including 8 billion CFU from fermented fruits and vegetables;
  • Scientific formulation using 10 probiotic strains such as lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus reuteri, lactobacillus rhamnosus, and bifidobacterial lactis;
  • Probiotic + Prebiotics + Postbiotics for complete microbiome support; and
  • Probulin’s proprietary MAKtrek(R) 3-D Probiotic Delivery System to ensure better survival.
According to SPINs syndicated data, Probulin is recognized as one of the fastest-growing probiotics brands in the American Natural Products Industry. All of the Probulin products represent a class of next-generation probiotics for digestive and immune health and support based on cultured food and scientifically studied strains. The new launch followed another major announcement in January: receiving USDA Organic Certified status for the company’s tinctures. HempFusion began the approval process in 2018. The CBD potency of these certified tinctures ranges from 150 mg (5 mg per serving) to 1500 mg (50 mg per serving) per bottle. The certification makes HempFusion one of the first publicly traded CBD companies to receive such a high distinction (https://ibn.fm/3eC8t). The certification process to be classified USDA Organic is a rigorous process that requires detailed documentation for every step in the growth, production, and manufacturing process. HempFusion was responsible for documenting down to the finest detail what was in the soil used to grow the hemp, how it was extracted, all the way to how the finished products are manufactured and bottled. HempFusion was also required to undergo independent facility and documentation audits to earn the USDA Organic seal’s exclusive honor. “Our team has worked meticulously to earn USDA Organic Certification, which supports our commitment to providing consumers with premium and differentiated CBD products as well as new potential distribution points,” Mitchell commented. “This prestigious certification joins our many other compliance markers, further establishing HempFusion as a leader in the premium CBD category.” For more information, visit the company’s website at www.HempFusion.com/corporate-information. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to HempFusion are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/CBDHF

Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI) Enters into Definitive Agreements for Direct Offering Totaling Estimated $3 Million

  • Definitive agreements with institutional, accredited investors call for issuance and sale of more than 3.5 million shares of common stock
  • POAI currently focused on applying AI to develop personalized medical treatments, novel lab media and improved vaccines
  • One of POAI’s highest priorities is building multi-omic predictive models of tumor drug response and outcome

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI), a knowledge-driven company focused on applying artificial intelligence (“AI”) to personalized medicine and drug discovery, has entered into definitive agreements with several investors for the sale of common stock (https://ibn.fm/YcBGM). The agreements with several institutional and accredited investors call for the issuance and sale of 3,650,840 shares of common stock; the stock will be sold at a purchase price of $0.842 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $3 million for POAI.

The announcement noted that the sale was a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. As part of the agreements, POAI will also issue unregistered warrants to the investors for the purchase of up to 1,825,420 shares of common stock. The offering is expected to close on or about Jan. 12, 2021 and is subject to customary closing conditions. Predictive Oncology plans to use the proceeds from the offering for working capital purposes.

POAI is currently focused on applying AI to develop improved vaccines, personalized medical treatments, and lab media that replicates the body. The company intends to do this by leveraging the invaluable expertise, information and technology available from its subsidiaries Helomics, TumorGenesis and Soluble.

One of POAI’s highest priorities is building multi-omic predictive models of tumor drug response and outcome. The company accomplishes this by using Helomics proprietary TumorSpace knowledge base of 150,000 tumor drug response profiles gathered from more than 15 years of clinical testing. Helomics’ database, the largest of its kind in the world, includes information gathered from ovarian, colon, pancreas, and head and neck tumors. The company’s CLIA-certified lab conducts testing and provides information designed to support oncologists in pinpointing personalized patient-treatment options.

POAI’s wholly owned TumorGenesis subsidiary specializes in the field of ovarian cancer, developing tools (kits, reagents and specialty cell-culture media) to grow tumors and cancer cells in a manner that mimics the patient’s own body.  TumorGenesis’ proprietary Oncology Capture Technology Platform isolates and cultures the patient’s heterogenous tumor sample, providing a much better model of the tumor outside the body (ex vivo). These improved ex-vivo tumor models can then be used by researchers to investigate cancer and by clinicians to develop patient-specific treatment plans.

POAI is bringing precision medicine, or tailored medical treatment using the individual characteristics of each patient, to the treatment of cancer. Through its Helomics division, the company leverages its unique, clinically validated patient derived (“PDx”) smart tumor profiling platform to provide oncologists with a roadmap to help individualize therapy. In addition, the company is leveraging artificial intelligence and its proprietary database of over 150,000 cancer cases tumors to build AI-driven models of tumor drug response to improve outcomes for the patients of today and tomorrow.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Predictive-Oncology.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to POAI are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/POAI

Knightscope’s Modern “Round Table” is an IoT, AI-enabled Operations Center that Delivers Robotic Security 24/365 Nationwide

  • Silicon Valley-based Knightscope produces autonomous security robots (“ASRs”) that provide indoor and outdoor security 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Knightscope’s ASRs surveil client properties using an array of artificial intelligence, machine learning and Internet of Things tools
  • The ASRs are part of a growing trend in consumer acceptance of technologies that independently monitor circumstances and make recommendations or take actions
  • Knightscope’s investor base grew rapidly between early January and early February from 18,000 to 19,000 through the company’s Reg A+ offering
Businesses and homeowners are increasingly adopting Internet of Things (“IoT”) technology to automate and remotely control a wide variety of home and office functions and to monitor for problems, including security risks. Alexa, Ring and Nest have practically become family members within modern households, demonstrating the prevalence of IoT for consumers and driving expectations that smart devices connected online will increase from 35 billion in 2021 to 75 billion by 2025, according to Forbes (https://ibn.fm/nQSNP). Far from simply describing products that monitor behavior and produce data, the IoT has become real-world applications built on their ability to process data quickly and make recommendations or take actions based on its analyses using artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning (“ML”) technologies. Security robot manufacturer Knightscope harnessed IoT developments to enhance the performance of its autonomous sentinels, which monitor, record and relay information according to business client needs. The unsleeping “knights” can function in zero light environments, using infrared and thermal technologies to detect the presence of human activity in the darkness as well as potential fire dangers and then alert human partners in their realm’s round table to developing circumstances (https://ibn.fm/zbshy). The robots may also monitor transmission frequencies, and can respond to community alerts by analyzing license plates to help with searches, for example. Their high-definition streaming video capacity utilizes cameras that surveil a 360-degree panorama. Like the majority of industrial robots being used by corporations to pick and pack orders, weld metal parts and perform inspections, Knightscope has developed the first generation K1 Stationary model as well as the first generation K3 indoor-roving model.  The fourth generation K5 machine improved on its predecessors’ performance in outdoor environments when it was unveiled in late 2018, working in tandem with the sixth generation Knightscope Security Operations Center (“KSOC”) management platform (https://ibn.fm/4CCIh) and showcasing the company’s ability to continually respond to circumstances with progressive features as it was deployed the following months. CEO William Santana Li describes the company’s autonomous security robots (“ASR”) as the means of making the United States the safest country in the world. “Each one proudly displays the stars and stripes, signifying our patriotic duty to our country,” Santana Li says in an investor relations video (https://ibn.fm/HfY85). “Just take a moment to imagine the positive impact we can have together on our schools, justice system, government, communities and, most importantly, the safety of your loved ones. It would be an absolutely priceless achievement,” he says. “The country and Knightscope are both at an inflection point. Self-driving technology, artificial technology and robotics are going to change the world dramatically, and we’re right in the middle of it all here in the heart of Silicon Valley.” Knightscope robots are operating across the country’s five continental time zones 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. The company’s social media blog recently announced that its investor pool has rapidly grown from 18,000 to 19,000 in a month’s time (https://ibn.fm/diTxP) through its Reg A+ offering, with security officers of large corporations, shopping mall directors, municipal police officers and federal agents on board. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Knightscope.com. Visit www.Knightscope.com/invest for a summary of Knightscope as an investment, with a blue Instant Messaging button for direct contact with their CEO. DISCLAIMER: You should read the Offering Circular and risks related to this offering before investing. This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to Knightscope are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/Knight

Mobius Interactive Ltd. Looking Forward to a Promising Year

  • Growth that began in 2020 will only continue with additional deals, plans in place
  • Co-founder, COO Robin Lawson leads from front line with hands-on approach
  • Global esports revenue expected to expand at compound annual growth rate of 24.4% from 2020 to 2027
Robin Lawson, co-founder and COO of the online gaming operator Mobius Interactive, recently shared with G&M News that the company is confident the impressive growth that began in 2020 with the launch of three new brands will only continue (https://ibn.fm/M035S). During the interview, Lawson shared his leadership style and announced future plans for the company. Mobius launched in September of 2020 with three diverse brands: Mobius Bet, Aragon Casino and Club Double. In addition to the brands, the company runs a Mobius Affiliates platform, offers a full loyalty program and has a gamification program that will be launching soon. The company was strategic in launching during the lockdown as Esports viewership and online gaming rapidly increased. When it comes to leadership, Lawson is proactive and engaging, leading from the front line. He believes strongly that it is important to understand each department’s individual daily tasks and prefers to learn with hands-on experience. “Certainly, in a start-up situation, you can encounter many challenges,” said Lawson, “so it’s important that you can work closely with your respective teams to help them solve these issues quickly, allowing them to make decisions which will impact the business positively and learn and grow at the same time. . . . Happy staff, successful business.” As the company continues to grow, it is eyeing numerous opportunities, including the following:
  • Movement forward on deals with E-sports tournament companies that desire to showcase their tournaments on the company websites
  • Plans in place to provide services in as many Latin American countries as possible
  • Enter and go public on exchanges in Canada, the UK and Europe
  • Raise funds to enter the competitive and challenging US market
The online gaming industry has performed solidly with global esports reveneues seeing a 15.7% growth from 2019 to 2020 (https://ibn.fm/zlAiq). Viewership growth is due in large part to the worldwide pandemic, which caused the cancellation of typical sporting activities. E-sport tournaments typically ran long and did not hold the attention span of sports betting players who preferred the shorter gameplay of sports. This changed while everyone was staying at home looking for new entertainment opportunities to fill their days. Even as sporting events reopen, the interest in esport tournaments and betting is not waining. Growth is expected to continue with revenues projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 24.4% from 2020 to 2027 (https://ibn.fm/CUgXD). Mobius jumped on the opportunity as the viewership and interest in Esports took off. Within three months, they were able to do what no one else in the gaming industry had done before — create and launch three unique and successful brands. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.MobiusInteractive.Ltd. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to Mobius are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/Mobius

GoldHaven Resources Corp. (CSE: GOH) (OTCQB: GHVNF) (FSE: 4QS) Fortifies Leadership Team, Commences Drilling and Further Exploration Campaigns

  • Chris Ford joins GOH’s advisory board as company beefs up leadership team to prep for 2021 exploration campaign
  • Company is starting phase I drill program at high-priority Rio Loa gold/silver project; continues trenching programs at Coya, Alicia and Roma projects
  • GOH is committed to mobilize a world-class exploration talent, one of key success factors in junior mining

GoldHaven Resources (CSE: GOH) (OTCQB: GHVNF) (FSE: 4QS), a Canadian junior exploration company active in the Maricunga Gold Belt of Northern Chile, has announced the appointment of Chris Ford to the company’s advisory board; Ford will be a significant contributor to the company’s Chilean operations.

According to the announcement, Ford has extensive experience with gold mining projects in Chile as he previously led the Gold Fields team that discovered the Salares Norte epithermal silver and gold deposits located north of GoldHaven’s Rio Loa project. He will join a team of seasoned mining professionals: Pat Burns, who serves as head of the exploration credited with the discovery of one of the top two copper mines in the world, and Jack Pritting, who led the exploration of Kinross’s La Coipa gold mine.

The latest move is in line with GOH’s strategic ambition to attract a robust talent pool as the company believes that essential to its success is the right people along with the right product and right timing enhanced by strong commitment. The latest addition to its supervisory board shows that GOH is poised for growth as the company commences it’s 5000m phase I drill program at the Rio Loa Project.

In addition to the commencement of drilling, GOH is mobilizing equipment to start a trenching program at the Coya, Alicia and Roma projects to include rock sampling and geophysics. Previous trenching conducted at Rio Loa in December 2020 exposed additional hydrothermal breccias, important as they form the host rocks to the gold and silver mineralization in deposits such as the Gold Field’s Salares Norte project located 25km to the north of the Rio Loa asset (https://ibn.fm/0Bmgu).

With prices, production and consumption of minerals and metals expected to improve in 2021, Fitch Solutions assigns a positive outlook for next year. It forecasts that global gold production will increase from 106 million oz. in 2020 to 133 million oz. by 2029, growing at an average annual rate of 2.5% — a considerable acceleration compared to 2016–2019, when the growth was just at 1.2% annually

Management is confident that GoldHaven operates in one of the most prospective gold districts globally, where the company runs seven projects with unique land position, a combination that is starting to yield attractive targets. The new addition to GOH’s management team confirms the company’s strategic commitment to secure world-class exploration talent, one of the junior mining industry’s key success factors, as it prepares to start exploration campaigns.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GoldHavenResources.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to GHVNF are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/GHVNF

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