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Organto Announces CDN $1.5 Million Convertible Note Offering

Tuesday, 14 April 2020 09:00 AM

Organto Foods Inc.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / April 14, 2020 / Organto Foods Inc. (TSXV:OGO)(OTCPINK:OGOFF) ("Organto" or the "Company"), an integrated provider of value-added fruits and vegetables today announced a CDN$1,500,000 convertible note financing ("Convertible Note Financing"). Funds from the Convertible Note Financing will be used to finance business expansion opportunities and for general working capital purposes.

The Convertible Note Financing will be for a period of 2 years, carry an annual interest rate of 10% (payable annually), and will be convertible into common shares of Organto (TSX-V:OGO) at a price of CDN $0.05 per share for the first year and CDN $0.10 per share for the second year (the "Convertible Notes"). If, after four months from the date of issuance of the Convertible Notes, the volume-weighted average closing price of Organto's common shares as traded on the TSX Venture Exchange is equal to or greater than CDN $0.15 for 10 consecutive trading days or more, Organto may, in its sole discretion, accelerate conversion of the Convertible Notes. There is no pre-payment penalty.

Organto may pay a finder's fees of 7% in cash and 7% in broker warrants on the total amount of Convertible Notes sold by any finder.

All securities issued pursuant to the Convertible Note Financing will be subject to a four month hold period (the "Hold Period") beginning on the date the Convertible Notes are issued. The Convertible Note Financing is subject to the acceptance of the TSX-V.

Steve Bromley
Chair and Interim Chief Executive Officer

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

For more information contact:

Investor Relations
604-634-0970
1-888-818-1364
[email protected]

ABOUT ORGANTO

Organto's business model is rooted in its commitment to sustainable business practices focused on environmental responsibility and a commitment to the communities where it operates, its people and its shareholders. The Organto Foods Group is an integrated provider of year-round value-added branded organic vegetables and seasonal organic and non-GMO fruit and vegetable products using an asset-light business model to serve a growing socially responsible and health conscious consumer around the globe.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release may include certain forward-looking information and statements, as defined by law including without limitation Canadian securities laws and the "safe harbor" provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("forward-looking statements"). In particular, and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements respecting Organto's plans to complete a Convertible Note Financing and use the proceeds to finance business expansion opportunities and for general working capital purposes; management's beliefs, assumptions and expectations; and general business and economic conditions. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including without limitation assumptions about the following: the ability and time frame within which Organto's business model will be implemented; cost increases; dependence on suppliers, partners and contractual counter-parties; changes in the business or prospects of Organto; unforeseen circumstances; risks associated with the organic produce business generally, including inclement weather, unfavorable growing conditions, low crop yields, variations in crop quality, spoilage, import and export laws and similar risks; transportation costs and risks; general business and economic conditions; ongoing relations with distributors, customers, employees, suppliers, consultants, contractors and partners and joint venturers; and risks associated with cannabis operations and receipt of required licenses in Colombia. The foregoing list is not exhaustive and Organto undertakes no obligation to update any of the foregoing except as required by law.

SOURCE: Organto Foods Inc.

Topic:
Company Update
Financing
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