Medican Enterprises, Inc . (OTCBB: MDCN) a bio-pharmaceutical company in the emerging global medical marijuana industry is pleased to announce its wholly owned subsidiary Medican Systems Inc. has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to purchase 50% of International Herbs Medical Marijuana Ltd. (“IHMML”). IHMML has applied as a licensed producer under the Health Canada, Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations program.
IHMML was founded by the owners of International Herbs Ltd (“IHL”), Western Canada’s largest fresh herb grower, importer, distributor and a leading specialty herbal produce grower in North America; and the Monark Group (“Monark”), a full service provider of marketing, IT solutions and outsourced service centers focused on the pharmaceutical industry . Under the terms of the agreement the management team of IHMML would stay intact and will continue to provide day to day management services.
IHMML has entered into contracts for the purchase of two facilities in New Brunswick, Canada. The first building is 393,000 square feet with 300,000 square foot growing space. The second is a 273,000 square foot facility with potential to expand to a total of 600,000 sq ft.
In addition to the real estate purchase, IHMML will build a direct sales channel and enable Consumers to purchase products via the company’s website, enhanced through SEO; and will work to develop the Medical Professional Channel working closely with Doctors, Nurse Practitioners and Naturopaths to provide educational and awareness training to recommend the high grade products that IHMML will produce.
“This acquisition would be an important step in the company’s strategic plan to design, construct and operate Medical Marijuana Cultivation and Research Centers across Canada,” said Ken Williams , CEO of Medican Enterprises. “Medican Enterprises benefits from immediate access to a large scale industrial facility and an established marketing and distribution channel. It is a critical time in the Company’s development and as one of the first movers into the commercial production of medical marijuana, Medican is positioned to swiftly scale its operations resulting in a very steady revenue base.”
“In a short amount of time Medican Enterprises has demonstrated a strategic and best-in class approach to the medical marijuana industry,” said Kevin Coft, CEO of IHMML. “We are excited to be joining the Medican family and are looking forward to a successful partnership.” The definitive agreement is subject to certain customary terms and conditions and is expected to be executed on March 28, 2014.
About Medican Enterprises Inc.
Medican Enterprises is a bio-pharmaceutical company focused on developing, distributing and marketing pharmaceutical grade cannabis to the emerging global medical marijuana market. It’s wholly owned subsidiary Medican Systems Inc. is an industry leader in the design, construction and operation of Medical Marijuana and Cultivation Centers across Canada. Traded on the OTCBB, Medican drives shareholder value through its scalable business model and commitment to scientific research, operational excellence and regulatory compliance. For more information visit: www.medicaninc.com.
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