LGC Capital Ltd and Global Canna Labs sign final agreements for Jamaican cannabis transaction

Symbol: TSX-V: LG

MONTREAL, May 15, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - LGC Capital Ltd. (TSXV: LG) ("LGC") is pleased to report that the documentation for its Global Canna Labs Limited ("Global Canna Labs") transaction was completed in Kingston, Jamaica earlier this week and has now been submitted to the TSXV for review and approval.

The signed contracts provide for LGC subscribing for a $2.5 million secured debenture, convertible into an initial 30% strategic interest in Global Canna Labs and to also acquire a 5% royalty on Global Canna Labs' net sales for $2.0 million, payable in shares of LGC. 

Please note that the terms for the royalty acquisition has been changed from what was previously announced on April 20, 2018, from $2.4 million (payable in LGC shares) down to $2.0 million (payable in LGC shares).

The Jamaican Cannabis Licencing Authority has passed the site inspection for Global Canna Labs' initial 6.2 acre Montego Bay facility for its Cultivator's Licence (Tier 3) (over 5 acres), one of the few large acreage projects in Jamaica.

The construction of the first 27,000 square feet of secured greenhouse growing space has been completed and all materials are now on site to commence construction of the next 28,000 square feet of greenhouses. The second phase of greenhouse construction is scheduled to commence in the next two weeks.  The drying facilities and packaging and processing areas is currently under construction.

John McMullen, CEO of LGC stated, "Global Canna Labs plans to quickly build a globally recognized Jamaican brand by grown by Jamaicans for the Jamaican market and soon the global market.  Jamaica has one of the most recognised and understood cannabis brands in the world and to be part of this exciting venture is a major achievement for LGC Capital."

Paul Glavine, President of Global Canna Labs, "We are very excited to establish this significant investment into the Jamaican economy with this investment. GCL, with LGC Capital's financial assistance, believes it will be able to achieve all of its business objectives to build a strong organic cannabis brand in Jamaica."

Jamaica has a population of 2.9 million (2017) and last year saw a record number of 4.7 million tourists to the country.  This was an increase of over 12% from 2016.  The Jamaican Tourist Board is optimistic that this trend will continue in 2018.  

About LGC (www.lgc-capital.com)

LGC Capital Ltd. is a Canadian incorporated public company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: LG).  LGC's objective is to become a diversified business group with core business divisions that provide shareholders with exposure to a diverse range of businesses, products and services with an emphasis on significant investments in global medical cannabis sector.

About Global Canna Labs (www.globalcannalabs.com)

Global Canna Labs is a Jamaican entity with its head office located in Kingston, Jamaica, with operations based in Montego Bay, with plans to become one of the leading cultivators and processors in Jamaica of cannabis for legal medical and recreational purposes. The Montego Bay site is only 10 minutes from the Montego Bay airport and sea port providing logistics access for facilitating global exports.

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SOURCE LGC Capital Ltd