In 2019, combined company expected to provide hundreds of licensed cannabis businesses in key markets with broad mix of product and services offerings
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MassRoots, Inc. ("MassRoots" or the "Company") (OTCQB:MSRT), one of the leading technology platforms for the regulated cannabis industry, announced today that MassRoots has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire COWA Science Corporation (“COWA Science”), a supply-chain as a service company, for common-stock consideration valued at approximately $5.78 million, and dependent on COWA Science achieving annual revenue milestones of $2.5 million and $7.5 million. The closing of the Agreement is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the completion of audited financial statements of COWA Science. In the event the Agreement has not been closed by May 15, 2019, MassRoots may terminate the Agreement by providing written notice to COWA Science.
COWA Science provides a wide array of products and services required for cultivators, distributors and other ancillary companies, to run their businesses in the highly-regulated legal cannabis market. For more information on COWA Science, please visit: https://cowa.io.
During the 2018 fiscal year, COWA generated revenues of approximately $1.5 million (unaudited) from approximately 50 cannabis and hemp-focused clients. MassRoots anticipates that the acquisition will enable both business segments to expand their client-bases by offering customers a complete suite of cannabis-centric products and services, including:
- Advertising services, including listings on MassRoots' dispensary finder and WeedPass Rewards Program;
- Growing supplements and nutrients, including white-labeled supplements and growing materials;
- Consumer packaging compliant with industry-specific regulations;
- Process and product development;
- HVAC resources tailored to the unique needs of regulated cannabis businesses; and
- Miscellaneous office and cleaning supplies, lab equipment, and bulk chemicals.
“MassRoots’ management team has been observing COWA Science and their growth trajectory for several years and are impressed with the book of business they have built with minimal outside capital investment,” stated Mr. Isaac Dietrich, MassRoots’ Chief Executive Officer. “This acquisition will be immediately accretive and allow us to better diversify ourselves in the rapidly emerging cannabis industry. Going forward, MassRoots is confident that the addition of COWA Science will increase overall revenues and expand our market presence, with the goal of generating positive cash-flows from operations.”
“COWA is thrilled to be joining the MassRoots family. I believe that our expansive service offerings and strategic industry relationships will provide transformative synergies to both MassRoots and its shareholders,” said Mr. Christopher Alameddin, COWA Science’s Chief Executive Officer.
For more information, please see the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 2019.
About MassRoots
MassRoots, Inc. is one of the leading technology platforms for the regulated cannabis industry. Powered by more than one million registered users, the Company's mobile apps empower consumers to make educated cannabis purchasing decisions through community-driven reviews. The Company’s rewards program, WeedPass TM , enables consumers to earn tickets to movies, sporting events, and festivals by shopping at participating dispensaries. MassRoots has been covered by CNN, CNBC, Fox Business, Fortune, Forbes, and Reuters. For more information, please visit www.MassRoots.com/Investors and review MassRoots' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Investor Contact:
MSRT@irthcommunications.com
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MassRoots Contact:
Isaac Dietrich
Chief Executive Officer
Isaac@MassRoots.com
310.935.0239
COWA Science Corporation Contact:
Christopher Alameddin
Chief Executive Officer
Chris@COWA.io
