• Cybin names Dr. Amir Inamdar as chief medical officer for European operations
• The company appoints Dr. Geoff Varty as head of research and development
• Both professionals bring decades of expertise to their new roles as Cybin focuses on progressing psychedelic therapeutics

As Cybin (NEO: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN) continues its commitment to focus on the psychedelic therapeutic space and deliver proprietary drug-discovery platforms, the company has made key additions and changes (https://ibn.fm/0GBMQ). Most recently the company has appointed two new executives and announced internal promotions to continue strengthening its leadership team. Cybin has named Dr. Amir Inamdar as chief medical officer for European operations and Dr. Geoff Varty as head of research and development for the company. In addition, the company announced the promotion of Lori Challenger to chief compliance, ethics and administrative officer and Robert Mino to general counsel. A trained psychiatrist and pharmaceutical physician with more than two decades of clinical and drug development experience, Dr. Amir Inamdar has garnered invaluable experience in progressing several drugs from preclinical development to early-phase clinical trials; he also has key experience in designing and delivering proof-of-concept studies as well as leading teams through marketing authorization applications. Inamdar’s background stretches across diverse psychiatric indications, including schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, treatment-resistant mental illnesses and substance-use disorders. He has led multidisciplinary teams, providing strategic direction and clinical and scientific leadership. Inamdar has also received numerous awards for his research and development work in clinical drug development. Inamdar has worked at GlaxoSmithKline, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and AstraZeneca. In his roles at these organizations, he developed a network of excellence in psychiatry and provided medical leadership to enable the development of candidate drugs from selection through to proof-of-concept trials across a variety of central nervous system indications. He was also key in successfully obtaining marketing authorization for an antipsychotic in Europe, progressing small molecules from candidate selection to first in-human studies, and leading clinical teams in treatment of resistant depression, narcolepsy and anxiety. Varty too brings an impressive history of work expertise. A highly experienced neuroscientist and drug discoverer, Varty also has a track record of progressing novel molecular entities into clinical trials and to the patient. With a bachelor’s degree in pharmacology and a PhD in neuropsychopharmacology, Varty has focused his research on the development of behavioral models for psychosis and cognition, along with the preclinical testing of novel compounds. He has spent his two-decade career in the pharmaceutical industry, working in R&D and scientific leadership and managerial roles at Schering Plough, Sanofi and Merck. While at these companies, Varty led in-vivo research in several central nervous system–related areas such as pain, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. He has also gained invaluable experience collaborating with cross-functional teams working together toward focused objectives. He has published more than 130 journal articles and abstracts. Cybin is a leading biotechnology company focused on progressing psychedelic therapeutics by utilizing proprietary drug discovery platforms, innovative drug delivery systems, novel formulation approaches and treatment regimens for psychiatric disorders. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Cybin.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to CYBN are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/CYBN

• FinTech has become ubiquitous within the modern financial industry, with applications across the banking, e-commerce, and cryptocurrency sectors
• The emergence of fintech has led to the emergence of a variety of new services, ranging from Buy Now, Pay Later companies to digital, online-only banks
• Moon Equity Holdings, an investment company focused on acquisitions within the fintech, crypto, precious metals, and real estate sectors, has sought to capitalize on the growth within the digital currency sector through the creation of a cryptocurrency trading service

In August 2021, Square Inc (NYSE: SQ), the payment firm of Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, announced the acquisition of Australian ‘’Buy Now, Pay Later” (“BNPL”) firm, AfterPay (AX: APT) (OTC: AFTPF) in a mammoth $29 billion deal (https://ibn.fm/rZdYH). Paypal shortly followed this purchase announcing the takeover of Japanese BNPL firm Paidy in a $2.7 billion contract (https://ibn.fm/rXKZr). The emergence of the BNPL sector and their sizeable acquisition prices provide just one example of the increased ubiquity of fintech within the global finance industry today – a sector which Moon Equity Holdings (OTC: MONI), an investment company concentrating on acquisitions in real estate, precious metals, and cryptocurrency, is looking to harness. Fintech technologies have become an increasingly disruptive force within today’s global financial sector (https://ibn.fm/6ne8J); however, nowhere are they more prevalent than within the traditional banking industry. For example, the United Kingdom’s commercial banking sector has long been dominated by a handful of traditional banks; sector leader, Barclays Bank, was initially founded in 1690 and employs upwards of 83 thousand people today. However, over the past decade, the United Kingdom’s financial regulator has opted to introduce new regulations that have served to open the sector to new entrants. One of the United Kingdom’s fastest-growing financial institutions today is Monzo Bank, a digital bank founded as recently as 2015, which boasts next to no physical presence and employs less than 2 thousand people overall (https://ibn.fm/aynlB). Fintech has been instrumental in creating digital banks, with financial institutions increasingly shifting away from operating physical channels of interaction with customers and towards digital and mobile services instead. A similar situation has been witnessed within the e-commerce sphere, with the online shopping sector accounting for 19.6% of total US retail sales in 2020, a sizeable increase from 2018’s 14.3%. Again, fintech solutions have permitted online sellers to flourish in recent years, largely thanks to an expanded suite of services. These services provide merchants with easy access to capital to stabilize cash flow, enable customers to partake in various consumer point-of-sale financing solutions, and display pertinent and personalized product recommendations to online visitors. Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have rapidly emerged as the latest frontier within the fintech sector, with online financial tools solutions enabling users to quickly and efficiently mine and trade digital coins. Moon Equity Holdings, a pioneer within the global fintech sector, has sought to capitalize on the burgeoning interest within the industry, working on a crypto component currently under development, alongside two proprietary applications designed to revolutionize how people gift and purchase cryptocurrency. Through its venture into the digital currency space, Moon Equity Holdings expects to enhance customer experience and create a loyal following, generating repeat business. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.MoonEquityHoldings.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to MONI are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MONI

• PlantX aims to make the plant-based lifestyle more accessible through education and collaboration
• The company has partnered with tennis icon Venus Williams, who was featured in a recent video podcast episode
• Venus recounted how a plant-based diet helped her get back into professional tennis after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2011; she made the 2012 US Olympics team
• Along with vodcast episodes, PlantX regularly posts blog articles on its website aimed at guiding people on the plant-based journey

Every Monday at 4:00 PM PST (7:00 PM EST), a video podcast episode goes live on PlantX Life’s (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) YouTube channel (https://ibn.fm/U1HkO). Part of an ongoing series also available via the company’s website, the vodcast episodes, which target the plant-based community, feed into the company’s education-oriented approach. Alongside the vodcast series are blog posts, weekly recipe videos (posted on YouTube), and collaborations with influential public figures following a plant-based lifestyle. Through these resources, PlantX, a one-stop shop for everything plant-based, wholesomely caters to the needs of the plant-based community. “We want people to come, learn, educate themselves on what a plant-based lifestyle is all about,” emphasizes PlantX Founder and host of the vodcast series Sean Dollinger in several of the vodcast episode’s introductions. In explaining the purpose behind the vodcast, Sean notes that the episodes aim at sharing the value of plant-based living with investors, shareholders, and, generally, all viewers. In season 2, episode 5, published on September 21, for example, Sean hosted marquee tennis player Venus Williams who narrates how she overcame Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disorder, with a plant-based diet (https://ibn.fm/Fdb4O). “I made the shift [to a plant-based diet] because I became so ill that I could no longer play professional sport… It literally came to a halt about ten years ago in the summer of 2011 to the point where I just started withdrawing from tournaments,” explains Venus. According to Venus, the disease caused debilitating fatigue, joint pains, and other symptoms, which impeded her ability to play tennis and negatively impacted her quality of life. Venus, who believed that the environment played a role in her situation, wanted to control the disease without using “tons of medication,” which are often very harsh. Based on a suggestion from her younger sister, Serena Williams, Venus began her plant-based journey, which proved beneficial. Not only was she able to make the 2012 Olympics team, but she also described experiencing glowing skin and a revitalized body. PlantX partnered with Venus earlier this year to help consumers embark on a plant-based journey, which can sometimes feel overwhelming. The tennis icon would also be a PlantX ambassador. In this role, she will advocate for the benefits of living a plant-based lifestyle as well as enhance awareness of PlantX’s product line through promotional posts. In addition to such collaborations and the resultant informative resources posted on YouTube, PlantX also updates its website with new blogs and articles about living a simple plant-based life. “Whether you follow a plant-based lifestyle or you’re a flexitarian, you can count on our news to guide you on this journey,” reads the website (https://ibn.fm/5SH1y). The posts include listicles, such as the Top 5 Best Natural Sweeteners, Top 5 Healthy Plant-Based Fats, and Top 5 Protein Sources to Build Lean Muscle;and explanatory articles such as How a Plant-Based Diet is Better for the Immune System, A Guide on How to Love Tofu, Plant Variegation 101, and Key vitamins and minerals for plant-based dieters. They also feature how-to’s, including How to care for Alocasia Polly and How to make a plant-based pesto,and more. Through its commitment to education, PlantX is making the plant-based lifestyle more accessible to all. For more information, visit the company’s websites at www.PlantX.com, www.PlantX.ca, and https://investor.plantx.com/ and view PlantX for Plant-Based Investors. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to PLTXF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/PLTXF

• In September 2020, SRAX acquired LD Micro, a leader in in small- and micro-cap conferences.
• After almost two years of virtual-only conferences because of COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s main event is both in-person and virtual
• LD Micro is utilizing technology of a multitude of presenting public companies to ensure the safety and comfort of all event attendees

In the small cap space, the premier conference every year is the LD Micro main event, a gathering of up-and-coming companies and the most powerful people in the small cap world. Owing to COVID-19, investors have been deprived of the in-person convention for almost two years, with pandemic rules in California restricting the conference to a virtual format during the outbreak. That is over, though, as the live event is back, taking place in person on October 12-14th at the Luxe Sunset Bel Air, marking it the first in-person event since LD Micro was acquired by SRAX (NASDAQ: SRAX) in September 2020. Since 2008, over 1,600 companies have presented to LD Micro’s large community of analysts and investors. LD Micro was founded by Chris Lahiji in 2006 for the sole purpose of being an independent resource in the microcap space. Started as a newsletter focused on companies with tiny market capitalizations, LD Micro grew into a well-respected data and event company providing exposure to companies that went on to great success, such as OptimizeRx Corp. (NASDAQ: OPRX) (https://ibn.fm/r9Yqx), which replaced Lydall Inc. (NYSE: LDL) in the S&P SmallCap 600 on Monday, October 4. In 2017, OptimizeRx, a regular at the LD main event previously, traded as low as $1.89 per share before it exploded upward, trading near $90 per share, currently with a market cap over $1.5 billion. The acquisition by LD Micro last year for approximately $7.61 million in cash and stock (total consideration accounts for cash received and adjustments per regulatory filings) was a natural bolt-on for SRAX, a financial technology company that unlocks data and insights for publicly traded companies through its Sequire platform. Sequire is an intelligence and communications platform that uses cutting-edge technology to allow companies to follow their shareholders’ behaviors and trends, in turn using this information to engage current and potential investors across multiple marketing channels. With the acquisition, LD Micro and SRAX can cross-pollinate services to millions of investors and companies. SRAX founder and CEO Christopher Miglino said the acquisition would be immediately accretive and he apparently was correct, as evidenced by SRAX reporting a 557% year-over-year jump in Q2 revenue to $7.7 million. The growth undergirded SRAX announcing a $10 million stock buy-back program and special dividend for shareholders. This year’s main event will bring together both physical and virtual elements to form a truly unique experience. The event is expected to feature over 150 companies, each presenting for 25 minutes. Whether presented online or live, all presentations will be available for online viewing. LD Micro is taking special precautions to ensure the safety and comfort of all attending the in-person convention. LD Micro is working with a group of public companies in this capacity, with Todos Medical (OTCQB: TOMDF), TOMI(TM) Environmental Solutions (NASDAQ: TOMZ), Remark Holdings (NASDAQ: MARK), Energy Focus, Lakeland Industries (NASDAQ: LAKE), good natured Products (TSX.V: GDNP), Biomerica (NASDAQ: BMRA), Pure Bioscience (OTCQB: PURE), Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF), and GreenPower Motor Company (NASDAQ: GP) (TSX.V: GPV) providing COVID-19 safety products or services during the event. “If the NBA can pack an indoor stadium with screaming, mask-less fans, we can have an outdoor get-together. The energy is going to be unmatched because people want to see their friends again, the same goes for me as well,” said Lahiji. Lahiji joined the SRAX board upon the completion of the acquisition and continues to lead LD Micro as a subsidiary of SRAX. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SRAX.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SRAX are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SRAX

November 11-12, 2021 

Online Streaming 

Lifescience and pharma professionals are invited to attend the 2nd Rx to OTC symposium being held on November 11-12, 2021. The online event is hosted by Dynamic Global Events (“DGE”), a global event company that caters to the dynamic informational and networking needs of the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Medical Devices, and allied industries. 

Become a part of this 2-day communication and networking symposium to understand the complexities, implications, and benefits of switching a product from prescription to over the counter. In keeping with the need of the hour that involves the consumer taking pivotal decisions about their health, the increasing availability of over the counter medicines relieves the burden of cost and improves accessibility. The successful RX to OTC Switch requires strategic planning and preparation where consumers can self-diagnose, self-treat and self-manage on their own. Also, the drug must have low potential for misuse and abuse.  

Switching a medicine from prescription to over the counter requires the help of a cross functional team including regulatory, clinical, and marketing.  

DGE’s Rx to OTC Switch Symposium provides an excellent platform to bring together industry leaders and specialists who will discuss the latest challenges and opportunities in switches including  

• regulatory and data requirements that may be needed depending on the nature of the switch 
• digital tools to enable switching in more difficult categories 
• the impact of increasing use of telemedicine on the potential for a switch 

The topics covered at the symposium: 

• Gain a summary of lessons learned from recent successful switches 
• Examine the global landscape for switches 
• Use digital technology to accompany more complex products 
• The impact of telemedicine on health care coordination  
• Identify the areas most currently active for switch candidates 
• Understand the latest trends on DTC companies causing a barrier to traditional   switch and the current consumer landscape 
• Scrutinize strategies for commercializing switches and retail execution 
• Identifying the road ahead from the FDA and regulatory approaches 
• Learn about the latest digital trends 
• Determine how to manage COVID related regulatory and clinical delays

For additional information, visit https://ibn.fm/otV6s



• Mineral property exploration company StraightUp announced Sept. 28 that it is expanding its footprint with the acquisition of a mine in Nevada’s historic Bullfrog boom zone about 125 miles northwest of Las Vegas
• The company recently completed high-resolution heli-borne magnetic surveys (“MAG”) on its largest properties in Ontario, and on another nearby property in a renowned greenstone belt
• Both regions have generated excitement among explorers as gold prices have climbed sharply during the past four years, with analysts predicting the potential for continued increases if market instability resumes during the ongoing COVID pandemic
• The Nevada mine is in an area that produced about 2.3 million ounces of gold and more than 3 million ounces of silver during the 1990s

Canada-based mineral exploration and mining property acquisition company StraightUp Resources (CSE: ST) is adding a historically productive mine within the renowned Bullfrog   boom zone of southwestern Nevada to its Ontario greenstone belt options as new interest in gold production begins to manifest itself across North America. StraightUp announced the acquisition of the West Cat Mine, which includes an unpatented lode mining claim on a 20.66-acre package in federal land, Sept. 28 in a news release that expressed the company’s excitement to be expanding into new mining districts while continuing to evaluate the potential of multiple options in the heart of Ontario’s Red Lake Mining District. “This is clearly an area ready for large-scale operations to come,” StraightUp President and CEO Mark Brezer stated (https://nnw.fm/fWJfS). (https://ibn.fm/SXZ3x). “(Nevada is) the second-largest (silver) producer in the United States, after Alaska, and, in 2014, Nevada produced roughly 11 million troy ounces — more than half of which came as a byproduct from gold mining.” StraightUp’s announcement came the same day as news that gold prices had retreated to $1,722.50 per ounce near the year’s Aug. 10 lows (https://ibn.fm/RmMi4). But overall gold prices have been vigorously marking new territory since September 2018 when they were at $1,202.44, notably driven by the COVID-19 pandemic (https://ibn.fm/t4TMq), and analysts continue to anticipate gold prices could resume their climb this fall if the U.S. dollar’s recent rally loses steam during the historically turbulent month of October. Barrick Bullfrog Inc. produced about 2.3 million ounces of gold and more than 3 million ounces of silver during the 1990s from its property in the Bullfrog boom zone near Beatty, Nev., shuttering the project when prices fell (https://ibn.fm/JFyvI). The area has generated new excitement among explorers in recent months, as demonstrated by South Africa-based gold miner AngloGold Ashanti’s definitive agreement for about US$370 million to acquire its remaining stake in Canadian firm Corvus Gold, which owns the North Bullfrog and Mother Lode projects as well as other exploration assets in Nevada (https://ibn.fm/6xFvo). The Beatty Mining District is located near U.S. Highway 95, about 125 miles northwest of Las Vegas’ metropolitan transportation hub. According to StraightUp, the West Cat Mine has reportedly produced some very rich gold ore from quartz veins high in base metals within fault zones and shears that also cut dolomite limestones and metamorphic schists. StraightUp will pay the cash equivalent of CA$50,000 and issue 4 million common shares at a deemed price of CA$0.25 per share to complete the deal. In Ontario, the company has recently completed high-resolution heli-borne magnetic surveys (“MAG”) on its 10,000-hectare (about 25,000-acre) RLX North and RLX South properties, and on its 6,600-hectare (16,308-acre) Ferdinand Gold Project, where ground work exploration has since begun (https://ibn.fm/1dq4R). A company specializing in structural interpretation will begin processing the Ferdinand data in October with the final report from the RLX survey also due. StraightUp has also optioned the 2,000-hectare (4,942-acre) Belanger property and the 1,944-hectare (4,803-acre) Bear Head Gold Project in the district known for producing over 30 million ounces of gold historically. A nearby GoldON Resources project announced Sept. 29 that initial mapping and sampling on its property located five new gold showings in a variety of environments not historically recorded within the entire greenstone belt (https://ibn.fm/Kgd9D) as a demonstration of the region’s ongoing potential. StraightUp has undertaken a non-brokered financing to raise up to CA$2 million to continue advancing its projects. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.StraightUpResources.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to ST are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/STR

• Panama’s National Assembly recently passed a bill legalizing cannabis for medical use
• Plans are already in place to establish a technical council on cannabis, a national register of qualified users, and the issuance of seven licenses for import and domestic production of cannabis-based medicinal products
• Robust Farms Inc., a Panama-based importer and distributor, is set to receive its cannabis import license
• Flora has entered into a non-binding LOI with Robust to initially supply its premium CBD-derivative products from its Kasa Wholefoods division
• This marks a significant move in Flora’s overall global expansion plan

Years of research have shown that medical cannabis is helpful for pain control. It has also proven effective as a muscle relaxant, and it has even been shown to lessen tremors in Parkinson’s disease. Other ailments it has been known to manage include endometriosis, fibromyalgia, interstitial cystitis, and other conditions where the final common pathway is chronic pain (https://ibn.fm/vubpZ). Governments worldwide are slowly warming up to the idea of legalizing cannabis for medical use, having weighed the pros and cons of such a move. In the United States, 18 states, and Washington, DC, have legalized the product, and over 30 countries around the world have done so as well (https://ibn.fm/R3BWs). The latest addition to that list is Panama. Having passed a bill in the National Assembly on August 30, 2021, it is now awaiting the president’s signature to be approved into law (https://ibn.fm/IAUDg). In the meantime, systems are already in place to establish a technical council on cannabis, a national register of qualified users, and the issuance of seven licenses for import and domestic production of cannabis-based medicinal products (https://ibn.fm/qU1s9). One of the licenses is set to be issued to Robust Farms Inc. Flora Growth (NASDAQ: FLGC) has, since its inception, remained focused on global growth, as evidenced by its strategic global distribution platform, along with an expansive brand and product portfolio. With the legalization of cannabis for medical use in Panama, Flora recognizes the opportunity therein and has already entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with Robust to supply its premium cannabidiol (“CBD”)-derivative products from its Kasa Wholefoods division (https://ibn.fm/GcEti). This move will see Panama added to the list of Flora user markets, including Australia, different countries in Latin America, Europe, and Asia (https://ibn.fm/Lfv0r). Additionally, it will position Flora strategically in the Central American market, mainly since Panama is the first country in that region to open a regulated market. “We’re extremely pleased to enter into this agreement with Flora in order to pre-emptively secure access to their medical-grade cannabis products- which we believe is the first of its kind to be announced since the cannabis legislation passed- and look forward to supplying our clients with Flora’s premium portfolio of CBD-infused and non-CBD food and beverage products in the short term,” noted Maurice Holmes Mendez, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Robust (https://ibn.fm/aZzEZ). Already, Robust is doing all the requisite groundwork, building its medical cannabis sales channels in the Latin America (“LATAM”) region in readiness for its partnership with Flora. This LOI marks a significant move for Flora as it sets its eyes on expanding even further to other regions and markets worldwide. It follows the recent €2 million investment in Hoshi international Inc. as part of its European expansion plan (https://ibn.fm/KTDE1). Given what the company has achieved so far, it is easy to see why its future looks promising. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.FloraGrowth.ca. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to FLGC are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/FLGC

Date: November 4-5, 2021 Online Streaming Lifescience and healthcare professionals across all department functions, and consultants are invited to attend DGE’s Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (“DEI”) In Pharma & Healthcare Conference, streaming live online November 4-5, 2021. The event is hosted by Dynamic Global Events (“DGE”), a global Life Science leader in organizing b2b events. The company supports the dynamic informational and networking needs of the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Medical Devices, and allied industries. Igniting change and implementing new initiatives to create a more diverse and inclusive culture is paramount for the success of the life science and healthcare industries.  An inclusive organization positively impacts drug development and is a key enabler to improving diversity in clinical trials. The live streaming event serves as a networking arena to connect with prominent industry leaders at the forefront of their professions who are making a real difference in advancing their organization’s DEI initiatives. The event features thought leaders from pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device organizations of all sizes who will share innovative and successful strategies essential to addressing and advancing diversity and inclusion across all functions of the organization, and key insights to ensure a more diverse patient population in clinical trials The event highlights the need for medical affairs and clinical trial leaders to collaborate and strengthen their relationships with external stakeholders and gain a greater understanding of the challenges impacting diversity and inclusion in clinical trials. The robust agenda will provide attendees with a blueprint to strategically eliminate environmental barriers to diversity and inclusion and set their organization on a path to building and sustaining a culture of belonging—achieve and sustain DEI success. Themes include:

• Diversity In Clinical Trials & Drug Development Recruitment
• Retention & Workforce Management
• Emphasizing Equality And Inclusion In The Workplace
• Leadership & Career Development
• Measuring Current And Future DEI Progress

Session Highlights:

• Integrate D&I Into Talent Recruitment and Acquisition To Transform Your Workforce and
• Culture
• Rebuild DEI Strategy from a Functional Perspective
• Increase Diversity Among Leadership and Boards
• Develop Managers To Drive Engagement in DEI Initiatives
• Partner With External Stakeholders to Build Trust and Improve Clinical Trial Diversity

The Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Pharma and Healthcare event will help you become a confident leader in this crucial business space – more important than ever and growing every year. Join us for 2-days of learning and networking to uncover how industry leaders across the life science and healthcare industries are building a culture of inclusivity and engagement. To learn more about the virtual event, please visit https://ibn.fm/V1E4b.

• Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. is a multi-state operator building steam within the cannabis market, particularly with recent growth developments in Florida and Michigan
• The company has obtained prequalification status for recreational use marijuana production in Michigan, and built out a production facility in Florida for edibles and other cannabis derivatives
• Florida is the nation’s third-largest market for cannabis and the largest for medical cannabis
• Red White & Bloom has named former congressman and current policy strategist Ryan Costello to its board to help drive the company’s plans for expansion

Cannabis multi-state operator and brand builder Red White & Bloom Brands (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) is positioning itself to become a market leader in the U.S. legal cannabis and hemp sector, announcing recently that it has welcomed former U.S. Congressman and now-public policy consultant Ryan Costello to its Board of Directors (https://ibn.fm/JV7YB). Costello, an experienced strategist who advises companies on matters before legislative and administrative agencies, has a wealth of knowledge on healthcare, energy, environmental, technology and transportation matters. He will “deepen the Company’s U.S.-based representation, which is key, as federal policy on cannabis shifts through many of the bills scheduled to reach the House of Representatives and Senate over the near future,” Chairman and CEO Brad Rogers stated in the news release. As an example of Red White & Bloom’s growing strength in its pursuit of stature as one of the top three multi-state cannabis operators active in the United States, the company announced earlier this month that it has built-out a new production facility to good manufacturing practice (“GMP”) specifications in Florida as part of an effort to capitalize on the growing cannabis derivative market there (https://ibn.fm/AY6Ru). Florida has become a battleground for U.S. multi-state operators, having established itself as the third-largest cannabis market in the country by annual sales and the largest market for medical marijuana, according to a recent Forbes report (https://ibn.fm/6QULM). “When we think about the future catalyst ahead in Florida, and we think about it going recreational and having the ability to sell to 130 million tourists every year, the opportunity is significant,” one company’s CEO told Forbes. “I don’t believe that there’s another market like it currently in the U.S.” The legalization of adult recreational use cannabis appears to be a few years away yet given the state Supreme Court’s response to the most recent legislative efforts, but advocates believe the momentum is building at a solid pace. Red White & Bloom has built a branded capsule and rosin line as well as a proprietary line of chocolates that the company expects to have out to medical patients by the end of the year. The Florida facility is a 4,800-square-foot standalone structure built to accommodate demand for edibles that grew from $5.3 million a month to over $13 million a month during the first half of the year, according to data provided by analysts at cannabis market watcher BDSA (https://ibn.fm/BNPf1). Elsewhere, Red White & Bloom received adult recreational use prequalification status in Michigan earlier this month as it works through the licensing provisions and associated rules in that state. “This now provides a clear path for us to fully execute on our strategy of being the house of brands and being great channel partners to all of our distribution points as well as our own planned flagship retail locations,” Rogers stated in the announcement (https://ibn.fm/iCUZ1). For more information, visit the company’s website at www.RedWhiteBloom.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to RWBYF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/RWBYF

• NMRD has developed a proprietary technology that replaces traditional invasive methods of diagnosis and healthcare observation procedures
• Report notes that study participants are interested in using electronic methods to communicate more with their doctors between visits
• Better communication between patients and their healthcare providers impacts adherence to prescribed treatment

According to a report published in Dove Medical Press, communication between patients and their physicians has a notable impact on adherence to prescribed treatment and improved health care (https://ibn.fm/ZMYMQ). As a company focused on providing digital and glucose monitoring solutions for patients dealing with diabetes, Nemaura Medical (NASDAQ: NMRD) pays special attention to essential information and research that impacts the successful implementation of its solutions. “Many patients are not satisfied with how their doctors communicate with them,” the report states. “Patients want to be more involved in planning their care and making decisions about their treatment. It is often difficult for patients to understand all the instructions from their doctors, especially when they receive too much information at one time. This is especially true for patients with chronic diseases, such as diabetes, where treatment is complicated and lifelong. Using electronic methods, such as smartphones, email, or text message, may help improve communication between patients and doctors.” These conclusions originate from a study titled “Mechanisms for improving diabetes patient–provider communication through optimal use of e-clinical technologies.” The study included a survey of 105 participants with type 2 diabetes, which indicated that most participants were interested in using electronic methods to communicate more with their doctors between visits. “Participants showed interest in using email to communicate with their doctor, and using a smartphone for medication reminders and scheduling doctor visits,” the report noted. “Patients need support and encouragement from their doctors, especially when dealing with lifelong complicated treatments, such as for type 2 diabetes. Our study shows that patients with type 2 diabetes are willing and interested in using electronic methods to increase communication with their doctors to manage their disease. This suggests that health care providers should consider using electronic methods to increase communication with the goal to improve health care.” These findings are particularly interesting to Nemaura, which has developed a proprietary technology that replaces traditional invasive methods of glucose monitoring that can be useful in disease management and diagnosis. NMRD’s BEAT(R) solution allows for continuous remote monitoring of chronic diseases and health conditions. Based on a world-class program initially developed at the Joslin Diabetes Center, BEAT is designed to help people with diabetes manage their condition and even potentially reverse type 2 diabetes using a combination of data from a wearable sensor and digital intervention and coaching. Nemaura’s BEAT is combined with the company’s proprietary sugarBEAT(R) sensor platform, which is the world’s first non-invasive daily-wear continuous glucose monitoring designed for use by people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as pre-diabetes, to trend glucose profiles. “Importantly, as a daily disposable adhesive skin-patch that sits on the surface of the skin, SugarBEAT is painless and versatile in terms of wear time,” said Nemaura CEO Dr. Faz Chowdhury (https://ibn.fm/GQZuV). “Due to the non-invasive nature of the sensor patch and connection to a rechargeable transmitter, SugarBEAT will allow users the freedom to decide when, and for how long to wear the patch.” This commitment to offering solutions designed to support patients in their treatment plans makes Nemaura distinctive — and that makes reports like the one published by Dove exciting. The company recently tweeted about the report (https://ibn.fm/qioHz), noting “the power of patient–provider communication. Optimal use of e-clinical technologies paves the way.” For more information, visit the company’s website at www.NemauraMedical.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to NMRD are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NMRD