Braingrid Limited (CSE: BGRD)
(“
Braingrid” or the “
Company”) is
pleased to announce that it will be pursuing a change of business
to an investment company (the “
Proposed COB”)
under the rules of the Canadian Securities Exchange (the
“
CSE”).
After an evaluation of the Company’s existing
resources and a review of strategic options available to the
Company, the Company determined to refocus its business operations
from a “technology issuer” to an “investment issuer”. The board of
directors of the Company (the “Board”) believes
that its network of business contacts, the depth of experience of
its management team and its overall entrepreneurial approach will
enable it to identify and capitalize upon investment opportunities
as an investment issuer.
It is anticipated that the Company’s name will
be changed to “Tony G Co-Investment Holdings Ltd.” in conjunction
with the completion of the Proposed COB. Although Antanas Guoga
(commonly known as “Tony G”) has consented to the use of the name
“Tony G Co-Investment Holdings Ltd.” by the Company, Tony G is not
currently part of the Board or management of the Company and will
not be appointed to the Board or management following the
completion of the Proposed COB. In contrast, the new name reflects
the intention of the Company to direct its investments towards
companies in which Tony G has a significant equity interest and/or
in which Tony G played a material role in developing the
business.
In accordance with the policies of the CSE,
trading in the shares of Braingrid have been halted pending review
and approval by the CSE of the Proposed COB. The Company plans to
shut down or dispose of its current assets in connection with the
Proposed COB.
The completion of the Proposed COB is subject to
the receipt of all necessary approvals, including without
limitation shareholder and CSE approval of the Proposed COB.
New Objective
In connection with the Proposed COB, the Company
intends to adopt an investment policy (the “Investment
Policy”) to govern its investment activities and
investment strategy. A summary of the material terms of the
Investment Policy will be disclosed in due course and, upon the
completion of the Proposed COB, a copy of the Investment Policy
will be posted on the Company’s profile at www.sedar.com.
As an investment issuer, the Company will look
at multiple investment opportunities, with a particular focus on
the blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, payment processing
services, syndicated credit opportunities, online commerce and
online gambling industries, as well as ancillary industries
thereto. The Company will maintain a flexible position with respect
to the form of investment taken and may employ a wide range of
investment instruments. The Company may take an active role in
management of its investee companies where its experience and
contacts would be beneficial.
Cryptonews Investment
In connection with the Proposed COB, the Company
has entered into a letter of intent on November 30, 2020 with all
of the shareholders of News 3.0 Limited
(“Cryptonews”), pursuant to which the Company
shall purchase 51,000 shares of Cryptonews (representing a 51%
interest) from existing shareholders for an aggregate purchase
price of $3,600,000, payable by way of the issuance of a new class
of preferred shares (the “Preferred Shares”) of
the Company to be designated as Series “1” Preferred Shares (the
“Cryptonews Investment”).
Cryptonews is a crypto-focused online media
outlet that delivers original international news coverage on
digital assets, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and related content,
including, but not limited to, market information, research,
educational guides, product reviews, expert opinions, videos, and
events. The key addressable audience includes cryptocurrency
investors, enthusiasts, traders, industry professionals, and the
general public interested in learning more about blockchain,
investing, trading, and digital asset technologies. Cryptonews
delivers content in English, French, Russian, German, Italian,
Dutch, Persian (Farsi), Arabic, Chinese, and Turkish languages with
the aim to expand its coverage to more local markets. Cryptonews’
current main revenue streams include the sale of advertisements,
affiliate deals, and sponsored content such as press releases,
sponsored articles, guides, reviews, and community events.
The completion of the Cryptonews Investment is
subject to certain conditions, including but not limited to
shareholder and CSE approval of the Proposed COB.
Tony G is contemplated to remain a substantial
shareholder of Cryptonews following the completion of the
Cryptonews Investment. Tony G is a founding shareholder of
Cryptonews and has played an active role in the development of its
business.
Sportsclothes Investment
The Company has also entered into a letter of
intent with a shareholder of Sportsclothes UAB
(“Sportsclothes”) on November 29, 2020, pursuant
to which the Company shall purchase shares of Sportsclothes (the
“Sportsclothes Shares”)
representing 20% of the issued and outstanding Sportsclothes
Shares, for an aggregate purchase price of EUR 1,400,000 (One
Million, Four Hundred Thousand Euros) (the
“Sportsclothes Investment”). The
purchase price will be payable by way of the issuance of Preferred
Shares.
Sportsclothes is a Lithuanian online retailer of
high-end basketball, leisure, football and tennis shoes, clothing
and accessories. Sportsclothes has one wholly-owned subsidiary,
Krepsininkams, UAB, a private company incorporated under the laws
of Lithuania. Sportsclothes’ sales are placed through Amazon and
eBay to customers in the United States and the European Union, and
through its websites use https://shop.lympo.com/ and
https://www.sil.lt/. Sportsclothes also maintains one physical
store location in Kaunas, Lithuania. Sportsclothes’ integrated and
unique e-commerce platform allows Sportsclothes to manage real time
large amounts of products between different sales platforms,
including Amazon, Ebay, its own retail shop and other websites.
Key distributors of Sportsclothes include
Nike/Jordan, Adidas, Reebok, Puma and New Balance. As Sportsclothes
has a fully automated warehouse and excellent relationships with
top international couriers, Sportsclothes has the ability to
deliver parcels to customers in Europe and the United States within
two to three days of purchase orders. Sportsclothes has integrated
and intends to expand integration via Paypal solution
cryptocurrency technology into its websites and other sales
channels allowing its customers to pay for products using various
forms of cryptocurrencies.
The completion of the Sportsclothes Investment
is subject to certain conditions, including but not limited to
shareholder and CSE approval of the Proposed COB.
Tony G is contemplated to remain a substantial
shareholder of Sportsclothes following the completion of the
Sportsclothes Investment. Tony G is a founding shareholder of
Sportsclothes and has played an active role in the development of
its business.
Board and Management
In connection with the Proposed COB, it is
anticipated that Andrew Parks will resign as Interim Chief
Executive Officer of the Company and Gediminas Klepackas will be
appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and a director. Douglas
Harris will remain as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and
Andrew Parks, Ronald McKenna and Gregory Pepin will continue to act
as directors.
Gediminas Klepackas is currently the Chief
Executive Officer of Cryptonews. Mr. Klepackas is a professional
manager with over 10 years of experience in international affiliate
marketing. Out of those, he spent 8 years at Pokernews, helping
with the expansion of franchise partners and managing the entire
Lithuanian operations company. Aside from that, he has two years of
experience in active sales within the fintech sector. He became
immersed in the crypto market in early 2018 when he became Chief
Operating Officer at Blockchain Centre Vilnius. For the past 2.5
years, he has been the Chief Executive Officer of Cryptonews and
has grown it into a top 10 cryptocurrency news website
globally.
About
Braingrid:
Braingrid is a global technology company
committed to the best interests of the precision agriculture
industry for the long term. We provide valuable grow analytics by
capturing real-time data using our technology platform to increase
revenues, reduce costs, risks and improve yield - making it easier
for the grower to operate efficiently and effectively. Braingrid is
listed on the CSE under the symbol BGRD.
The Canadian Securities Exchange has not
reviewed, approved or disapproved the
content of this news release.
Media Contact:
Braingrid LimitedDoug HarrisChief Financial
Officer416-480-2488ir@braingrid.iowww.braingrid.io
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information set forth in this news
release may contain forward-looking statements that involve
substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. All
statements other than statements of historical fact are
forward-looking statements, including, without limitation,
statements regarding the Proposed COB, the ability of the Company
to complete the Proposed COB, the Sportsclothes Investment and the
Cryptonews Investment and the terms thereof, anticipated changes to
the board and management of the Company, the anticipated name
change of the Company, the anticipated new objective of the
Company, including the industries it intends to focus on as an
investment issuer and its intent to direct its efforts towards
companies Tony G is involved in, plans for the current assets of
the Company, Sportsclothes’ plans to integrate cryptocurrency
technology into its business, the expected benefits of the Proposed
COB to the Company and its shareholders and the future plans or
prospects of the Company. Such forward-looking information reflects
management's current beliefs and is based on information currently
available to management. Often, but not always, forward-looking
statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans",
"expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates",
"forecasts", "predicts", "intends", "targets", "aims",
"anticipates" or "believes" or variations (including negative
variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by
statements to the effect that certain actions "may", "could",
"should", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be
achieved. A number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors may cause the actual results or performance to
materially differ from any future results or performance expressed
or implied by the forward-looking information. These
forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and
uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the
Company including, but not limited to, the impact of general
economic conditions, industry conditions and dependence upon
regulatory approvals. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions
used in the preparation of such information, although considered
reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise
and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on
forward-looking statements. The Company does not assume any
obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events, or
otherwise, except as required by securities laws.
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