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BPH ENERGY LTD — Capital/Financing Update 2019
Sep 1, 2019
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Capital/Financing Update
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30 August 2019
Companies Announcement Office ASX Limited Exchange Centre Level 4, 20 Bridge Street Sydney, NSW 2000
Dear Sir/Madam
BPH Energy Ltd (ASX:BPH) makes Medicinal Cannabis investment
BPH is pleased to confirm it has now completed an initial investment in Patagonia Genetics Pty Ltd ( PG Aust ), an entity that owns a 100% interest in Chilian company Patagonia Genetics SPA ( PG ). Further details of PG Aust and PG and their activities are set out below. BPH now has the option to acquire a total shareholding of 49% in PG Aust.
Patagonia Genetics is a craft cannabis company based in Patagonia, Chile and which has a genetic collection of over 260 unique cannabis and hemp strains, carefully collected from industrial hemp cultivations of the late 1980's whose germination rates were verified in late 2016 with knowledge of the Chilean Livestock & Agriculture Service (SAG). A large proportion of these are unhybridized landraces not seen in domestic markets in over 30 years, hence their genetic value.
Patagonia Genetics believes the future of cannabis is in high quality craft cannabis, outdoor and field grown. With 11 applications currently under review with the Livestock & Agriculture Service (SAG), PG anticipates to be cultivating medicinal cannabis, conducting R&D on its genetic collection and cultivating stabilized seeds locally before the end of FY 2020.
The PG collection contains a variety of hemp and cannabis strains that have been selected for their exceptional terpene profile, production yield, pest resistance, uniqueness, CBD/THC content and medicinal properties.
The LATAM region offers competitive advantages - the Green Fund says: "... the region is known for almost perfect growing conditions, and when coupled with large amounts of available farming land, very low costs of labor, sunshine that can drive up to two harvests per annum, and the booming home grow culture mentioned above, you have a region primed to potentially become the global leader's in low-cost cannabis production ..."
BPH Energy Limited ACN 95 912 002 PO Box 317, North Perth, Western Australia 6906 14 View Street, North Perth, Western Australia 6006 [email protected] www.bphenergy.com.au
T: +61 8 9328 8366 F: +61 8 9328 8733
In addition to the above, the price of labor is exceptionally cheap when compared to it's European and North American counterparts. Combined, it is estimated that LATAM will be able to produce cannabis – in commercial quantities – for nearly 80% less than the rest of the world. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cannabis-cultivation-andextraction-potentially-costs-80-less-in-latin-america-300875391.html
BPH has acquired the 10% interest in PG Aust in consideration for a subscription amount of $50,000 in cash into PG Aust and the issue of 150,000,000 BPH shares and will in addition make a payment of $50,000 by equal instalments over 6 months to the shareholders of PG Aust ( T1 transaction ). The amount of capital issued by BPH for the consideration represents approximately 5.5% of the capital of BPH.
BPH now has the option to acquire a total shareholding of 49% in PG Aust (that is, an additional 39% when added to the original acquisition of a 10% interest) in consideration for a subscription amount of $700,000 into PG Aust and the issue of 450,000,000 shares in the capital of BPH ( T2 transaction ).
The T2 transaction will be conditional on appropriate due diligence and shareholder approval. There was no requirement for shareholder approval for the T1 transaction as the consideration was met from current cash and the shares issued from the existing 15% capacity of BPH.
It is acknowledged as part of the terms sheet and it will be acknowledged in the warranties and representations in the formal agreement to be prepared that the licence applications set out below in this announcement are owned by PG and that PG Aust and PG will not apply for or pursue recreational cannabis licences nor make investments in the recreational cannabis space or in any activities or projects using mistella (unless the transactions have been otherwise approved by ASX).
The medical cannabis sector is showing significant growth with current developments boosting the sectors viability .
Yours sincerely,
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David Breeze Executive Director
Patagonia Genetics
Patagonia Genetics is a craft cannabis company based in Patagonia, Chile boasting a genetic collection of over 260 unique cannabis and hemp strains, carefully collected from industrial hemp cultivations of the late 1980's whose germination rates were verified in late 2016 with knowledge of the Livestock & Agriculture Service (SAG). A large proportion of these are unhybridized landraces not seen in domestic markets in over 30 years, hence their genetic value.
Patagonia Genetics believes the future of cannabis is in high quality craft cannabis, outdoor and field grown. 10 Latin American (LATAM) countries have legalised cannabis for Medicinal usage and 3 have decriminalised for adult use. There are over 40 Licensed Producers operating in the region, a region that boasts some of the most prime real estate and growing conditions in the world.
The region boasts exceptional climatic conditions, with lots of sunshine and good rainfall. This coupled with acres and acres of arable land, could make the LATAM region the global leaders in cannabis production.
In addition to the above, the price of labour is exceptionally cheap when compared to its European and North American counterparts.
A key component to successful cannabis growing is providing the plant quality nutrients, pest prevention and natural products all life stages that do not leave residue. For this reason, Patagonia Genetics has sought to vertically align itself by securing the world wide offtake rights to the Wonderland Agronutrients brand, Chile’s #1 cannabis fertilizer.
With 11 applications currently under review with the Livestock & Agriculture Service (SAG), the company anticipates to be cultivating medicinal cannabis, conducting R&D on its genetic collection and cultivating stabilized seeds locally before the end of FY 2020.
GENETIC COLLECTION
A Chilean gene pool that has remained greatly isolated from international markets up to recently, hence its uniqueness. Archived over the past 30 years, a physical collection of over 30,000 seeds, the 260+ strain collection consists of carefully stored landraces from industrial hemp cultivations of the late 1980's whose germination rates where verified in late 2016 with knowledge of SAG.
Patagonia Genetics believes it to be the only seed bank in the world to hold the rarest F1 Colombian Red, a strain that was deemed to be lost, along with other notable strains such as the 'Black Black', with genetics that produces an almost pure black cannabis plant.
The collection contains a variety of hemp and cannabis strains that have been selected for their exceptional terpene profile, production yield, pest resistance, uniqueness, CBD/THC content and medicinal properties.
In Chile the sale of cannabis seeds is permitted if sold as 'collector's items'. The top selling
brands are currently Barney Farm’s and Sensi Seeds, whereby individual seeds can achieve as high as AU$17-20.
LAND USE
Patagonia Genetics SpA has signed land use agreements on 2 farms for total 20Ha of land in Patagonia, near the major shipping port of Puerto Montt, Chile.
Farm 1
The property is the location of the first legal cultivation of cannabis and hemp seeds for the purpose of genetic preservation. Spanning 18ha, the property has 2 pristine glacial waterfalls running through it available for use, as well as a greenhouse that remains from prior grows. It is intended the property will be used to operate as an "Experimental Seed Bank" for R&D purposes, upon receiving the appropriate licenses.The property has water rights of 30 ltrs per second .
Farm 2
The property is perfect for cultivation, considered premium farmland it is large, open and flat spanning 10Ha, with additional land available. Upon receiving the necessary approval to cultivate cannabis, greenhouses and an extraction facility will be erected on site. The property is in close enough proximity to Farm 1 that water can be piped.It is intended that 10Ha of outdoor, high grade CBD will be cultivated to provide near term cash flow.
CANNABIS FERTILIZER OFFTAKE
Patagonia Genetics SpA has secured the exclusive worldwide offtake rights (excluding Chile & Argentina) to Chile’s #1 cannabis fertilizer.
WONDERLAND AGRONUTRIENTS HOME GROW KITS
In less than 3 years Wonderland Agronutrients has become the leading Chilean brand of cannabis oriented fertilisers in this highly competitive market, remaining surpassed only by the largest international brands, such as Advanced Nutrients, Bio Biz, Grotek, Atami and Hessi, all of which have been in the market for around a decade.
Wonderland has penetrated over 90% of specialized retail outlets and continues to grow its share of market with its complete array of products for all needs and stages of the plant.
PATAGONIA ALGAE BASED FERTILISER / BIOSTIMULANT
The product is formulated specially for Patagonia Genetics SpA, to which it retains the exclusive world wife offtake rights (excluding Chile). This is a two stage treatment that caters to the specific needs of two basic stages of the plants: vegetative and flowering . Both are concentrated marine algae (Ascophyllum nodosum) based extracts that stimulate the metabolism and favour the fitoregulation of the plants.Naturally wild growing algae is
sourced from Southern coastlines and harvested by craftsmen using traditional/ environmentally friendly methods.
LICENCE APPLICATIONS
Patagonia Genetics presented a total of 11 requests to for permit/ license to cultivate at the Livestock & Agriculture Service (SAG).
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i. Application to export seeds to be analysed in labs;
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ii. Application to export seeds to be cultivated;
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iii. Application to export seeds to be saved as collector item;
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iv. Application to produce certified seeds using local genetics for export;
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v. Application to produce certified seeds using local genetics for local market;
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vi. Application to produce certified seeds using imported genetics for export;
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vii. Application to produce regular seeds using local genetics for export;
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viii. Application to produce seeds for research focused on medical use;
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ix. Application to produce buds for export using local genetics;
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x. Application to produce buds for export using imported genetics; and
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xi. Application to produce fibre.
BUSINESS DETAILS
Summary of Patagonia Genetics Pty Ltd (ACN 632 142 333), 100% owner of Patagonia Genetics SpA (RUT 76.923.997-9).
Patagonia Genetics Pty Ltd Website: www.Patagoniagenetics.com
Email: [email protected] Patagonia Genetics SpA Address: Av. Vitacura 2771, Oficina 503, Las Condes, Santiago.
DIRECTORS
Miguel Serrano
In-country manager / Director / Chile
Miguel has 33 years’ experience in growing, experimenting and cross breeding cannabis strains. He has led a successful career as advertising planner working for large agencies in USA and Chile such as Y&R, and J. Walter Thompson. As Director of Planning he obtained two Gold awards in ARF´s Ogilvy´s (Bank of America in 2008 and Walmart in 2009), and he designed the campaign strategy that led Chile´s current President to victory in the 2017 election.
Miguel was the first person to legally grow cannabis in Chile for purpose of genetic preservation.
Matthew Critchley
Managing Director / Australia
Matthew has 12 years’ experience in Accounting, Corporate Finance and Equity Markets.
Having previously worked at PKF Chartered Accountants in Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Matthew then left to manage a Small Cap Investment Fund, before managing his own corporate consulting firm. Matthew now runs his own personal investment fund and acts as Corporate Adviser to several Australian and South American entities.
Andres Meersohn
Chief Agronomist / Chile
Andres is a highly skilled Agronomist from Unversidad de Chile, with 35 years’ experience growing oversized cannabis plants. While he has become a notably successful businessman in the real estate industry and is owner of Chile's prime chain of Aparthotels, his passion lies with cannabis genetics.
Together with being a minority stakeholder in the company he has accepted the position as Chief Agronomist in charge of supervising operations and specifically the experimental seed station where our exclusive strains are identified, developed and stabilised for certification.