VANCOUVER, BC / TheNewswire / December 29, 2016 - INVICTUS MD STRATEGIES CORP. ("Invictus MD" or the "Company") (CSE: IMH; OTC: IVITF; FRA: 8IS) is pleased to announce that it has closed the acquisition of 33.33% of the shares of AB Laboratories Inc. and the initial acquisition of shares of AB Ventures Inc., as previously announced on December 23, 2016.

 

Dan Kriznic, CEO of Invictus MD, commented, “This investment in AB Laboratories Inc. and AB Ventures Inc. solidifies Invictus MD as a major player on the forefront of the cannabis industry.”

 

AB Laboratories Inc. is licensed for cultivation under the ACMPR and maintains a 16,000 square foot facility located in Hamilton, Ontario.  The Company paid CAD$5,000,000 and issued 2.4 million common shares to the vendor at closing, with a further CAD$2,000,000 in cash due in 90 days.

 

AB Ventures Inc. is a newly incorporated company that plans to acquire and develop 100 acres in Hamilton, Ontario for cannabis cultivation and sale under the ACMPR.  Invictus MD has committed $7.5 million to fund the costs of licensing approval under the ACMPR, acquiring land and constructing the cultivation facility, in exchange for a 33.33% interest in AB Ventures.  The Company advanced an initial $2 million at closing into escrow to be deployed primarily for the purchase of the land.

 

About Invictus MD Strategies Corp.

Invictus MD targets cannabis companies with proven brands, strong customer focus, and significant growth potential. We provide not only capital to meet these objectives but also years of management experience from a team that has been successful in all facets of business, from establishing start-ups to running large international organizations. The fundamental core of our operations centers on the vast opportunities within fragmented industries.

 

Invictus MD works in partnership with management teams to increase shareholder value through business planning and process integration, developing and executing growth strategies, leveraging our experience and relationships, and structuring and deploying the proper capital to support long-term growth. Our prudent approach to both investing in and developing successful companies ensures successful execution of the business plan in both times of economic expansion and contraction.

 

For more information, please visit www.invictus-md.com.

 

On Behalf of the Board,

Dan Kriznic

Chairman & CEO

604-368-6437

 

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