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HEXO Corp. AGM Information 2021

Jul 20, 2021

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AGM Information

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HEXO CORP.

NOTICE OF MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting (the “ Meeting ”) of the holders (the “ Shareholders ”) of common shares (the “ Common Shares ”) of HEXO Corp. (the “ Corporation ”) will be held on August 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT) for the following purposes:

  • 1 to consider and, if deemed advisable, to pass, with or without variation, a resolution (the “ Transaction Resolution ”), the full text of which is set forth in Appendix A to the accompanying management information circular relating to the Meeting (the “ Circular ”), authorizing and approving the issuance by the Corporation, to the shareholders of the entities that carry on the business of Redecan (the “ Redecan Shareholders ”), of 69,721,116 Common Shares, representing, collectively with the Common Shares issuable in connection with the Senior Secured Convertible Note due 2023 (as defined below), more than 25% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares ( on a non-diluted basis), the whole pursuant to that certain share purchase agreement dated May 28, 2021 among the Corporation and the Redecan Shareholders (the “ Transaction ”), all as more particularly described in the accompanying Circular;

  • 2 to consider and, if deemed advisable, to pass, with or without variation, a resolution (the “ Financing Resolution ”), the full text of which is set forth in Appendix B to the accompanying Circular, authorizing and approving certain aspects of the Corporation’s senior secured convertible note due May 1, 2023 issued on May 27, 2021 in an aggregate principal amount of US$360.0 million (the “ Senior Secured Convertible Note due 2023 ”) in order to finance the cash portion of the purchase price of the Transaction, as required pursuant to the rules of the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “ TSX ”), including (i) the issuance of more than 32,198,894 Common Shares on the conversion or redemption of the Senior Secured Convertible Note due 2023, representing more than 25% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares ( on a non-diluted basis), and (ii) the issuance of Common Shares by the Corporation at a price less than the market price of the Common Shares, less any allowable discount, both as determined by TSX rules in the event that it wishes to satisfy redemption and certain other payments under the Senior Secured Convertible Note due 2023 in Common Shares; and

  • 3 to transact such other business as may properly be brought before the Meeting or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof.

Information relating to the matters to be brought before the Meeting is set forth in the Circular.

The Board of Directors of the Corporation has fixed July 13, 2021 as the record date for the Meeting. Shareholders of record at the close of business on this date are entitled to receive notice of the Meeting and to vote thereat or at any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof on the basis of one vote for each Common Share held.

The Corporation is holding the Meeting as a virtual meeting, which will be conducted via live webcast. Shareholders will not be able to attend the Meeting in person.

To address potential issues arising from the unprecedented public health impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), comply with applicable public health directives that may continue to remain in force at the time of the Meeting, and to limit and mitigate risks to the health and safety of our Shareholders, directors, officer, employees, other stakeholders and communities, we will be holding the Meeting in a virtual only format. Shareholders will not need to, or be able to, physically attend the Meeting. Registered Shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders are entitled to vote at the Meeting either by attending virtually or by submitting a form of proxy.

Proxies must be deposited with TSX Trust Company not later than 5:00 p.m. (EDT) on August 23, 2021 or, if the Meeting is adjourned or postponed, not later than 48 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, preceding the time of such reconvened meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. The Chair of the Meeting shall have the discretion to waive or extend the proxy deadlines without notice.

In order to attend, participate in or vote at the Meeting (including for voting and asking questions at the Meeting), registered Shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders must have a valid username. Guests are welcomed to attend and listen to the live webcast, but will not be able to participate in, submit questions or vote at the Meeting. To join as

a guest, please visit the Meeting online at https://virtual-meetings.tsxtrust.com/1207 and select “I am a Guest” when prompted.

Registered Shareholders: Registered Shareholders may attend, participate in and vote at the Meeting. Registered - Shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders will be able to access the Meeting at https://virtual meetings.tsxtrust.com/1207. Registered Shareholders may enter the Meeting by clicking “I have a control number” and entering a username and password before the start of the Meeting and enter your 12 digit control number and password. The 12-digit control number is located on the form of proxy. The password for the Meeting is “hexo2021” (case sensitive). If as a registered Shareholder you use your control number to access the Meeting and you accept the terms and conditions, you will be revoking any and all previously submitted proxies for the Meeting and will be provided with the opportunity to vote by online ballot on the matters put forth at the Meeting. If you do not wish to revoke a previously submitted proxy, you will not be able to participate at the Meeting online and can only attend the meeting as a guest.

If you are a Registered Shareholder have any questions or require further information with regard to voting your Shares, please contact TSX Trust Company toll-free in North America at 1-866-600-5869 or by email at [email protected].

Duly appointed proxyholders : Shareholders who wish to appoint a third-party proxyholder to represent them at the Meeting (including non-registered Shareholders who have appointed themselves as proxyholder to attend, participate in or vote at the Meeting) MUST submit their duly completed proxy or voting instruction form, as applicable, AND register the proxyholder in advance of the proxy cut-off at 5:00 p.m. (EDT) on August 23, 2021. Following registration of a proxyholder, the Corporation’s transfer agent, TSX Trust Company, will provide duly appointed proxyholders with a 12-digit control number by e-mail after the voting deadline has passed. The password for the Meeting is “hexo2021” (case sensitive).

Beneficial Shareholders entitled to vote at the Meeting may vote at the Meeting virtually by following the steps listed below:

  1. Appoint yourself as proxyholder by writing your name in the space provided on the form of proxy or VIF.

  2. Sign and send it to your intermediary, following the voting deadline and submission instructions on the VIF.

  3. Obtain a control number by contacting TSX Trust Company by emailing [email protected] the "Request for Control Number" form, which can be found here https://tsxtrust.com/resource/en/75.

  4. Type in https://virtual-meetings.tsxtrust.com/1207 on your browser at least 15 minutes before the Meeting starts.

  5. Click on “ I have a control number ”.

  6. Enter your 12-digit control number (on your proxy form).

  7. Enter the password: hexo2021 (case sensitive).

If you are a registered Shareholder and are unable to attend the Meeting virtually, please exercise your right to vote by completing, signing, dating and returning the accompanying form of proxy to TSX Trust Company, the transfer agent of the Corporation as soon as possible, so that as large a representation as possible may be had at the Meeting. To be valid, completed proxy forms must be signed, dated and deposited with TSX Trust Company using one of the following methods:

By Mail Delivery Using the
Mail Return Envelope Provided
by TSX Trust Company:
TSX Trust Company
Suite 301, 100 Adelaide Street West
Toronto,Ontario M5H 4H1
Facsimile: 416-595-9593
By Internet: www.voteproxyonline.com
You will need to provide your 12 digit control number (located on the form of
proxyaccompanyingthis Circular)

If you are unable to attend the Meeting virtually, we encourage you to complete and return the enclosed form of proxy as soon as possible so that as large a representation as possible may be had at the Meeting.

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If a Shareholder receives more than one form of proxy because such holder owns Common Shares registered in different names or addresses, each form of proxy should be completed and returned.

If you are a registered Shareholder and receive these materials through your broker or through another intermediary, please complete and return the form of proxy in accordance with the instructions provided to you by your broker or by the other intermediary.

If you have any questions about any of the information or require assistance in completing your form of proxy or voting instruction form for your Common Shares, please consult your financial, legal, tax and other professional advisors or the Corporation’s strategic shareholder advisor and proxy solicitation agent, Kingsdale Advisors, by telephone at 1-866-229-8263 (toll-free in North America) or at 1-416-867-2272 outside of North America, or by email at [email protected].

NOTICE-AND-ACCESS

Notice is also hereby given that the Corporation has decided to use the notice-and-access method of delivery of meeting materials for the Meeting for beneficial owners of Common Shares (the “ Non-Registered Holders ”) and for registered Shareholders. The notice-and-access method of delivery of meeting materials allows the Corporation to deliver the meeting materials over the Internet in accordance with the notice-and-access rules adopted by the Canadian Securities Administrators under National Instrument 54-101— Communication with Beneficial Owners of Securities of a Reporting Issuer . Under the notice-and-access system, registered Shareholders will receive a form of proxy and Non-Registered Holders will receive a voting instruction form enabling them to vote at the Meeting. However, instead of a paper copy of this Notice, the Circular, the form of proxy, the annual financial statements and related management’s discussion and analysis, where applicable, and other meeting materials (collectively the “ Meeting Materials ”), Shareholders will receive a notification with information on how they may access such materials electronically. The use of this alternative means of delivery is more environmentally friendly as it will help reduce paper use and will also reduce the cost of printing and mailing the Meeting Materials to Shareholders. Shareholders are reminded to view the Meeting Materials prior to voting. The Corporation will not be adopting stratification procedures in relation to the use of notice-and-access provisions.

Websites Where Meeting Materials Are Posted

Meeting Materials can be viewed online under the Corporation’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, EDGAR at www.sec.gov or at https://docs.tsxtrust.com/2092, the website for the Meeting Materials maintained by the Corporation’s transfer agent and registrar. The Meeting Materials will remain posted on TSX Trust Company’s website at least until the date that is one year after the date the Meeting Materials were posted.

How to Obtain Paper Copies of the Meeting Materials

Shareholders may request paper copies of the Meeting Materials be sent to them by postal delivery at no cost to them. Requests may be made up to one year from the date the Meeting Materials are posted on TSX Trust Company’s website. In order to receive a paper copy of the Meeting Materials, or if you have questions concerning notice-andaccess, please call or email the Corporation’s transfer agent and registrar, TSX Trust Company, toll free at 1-866-6005869 or [email protected]. Requests should be received by August 16, 2021 in order to receive the Meeting Materials in advance of the Meeting.

The Circular provides additional detailed information relating to the matters to be dealt with at the Meeting and is supplemental to, and expressly made a part of, this Notice. Additional information about the Corporation and its consolidated financial statements are also available under the Corporation’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

DATED at Ottawa, Ontario this 14[th] day of July, 2021.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(Signed) “ Sébastien St-Louis ” Sébastien St-Louis President and Chief Executive Officer and Director

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