Relevium Signs Binding LOI to Acquire Nutraceutical Asset With US$ 1.3 Million in EBITDA
/EINPresswire.com/ -- MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Dec 22, 2016) - Relevium Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RLV)(FRANKFURT:6BX) (the "Company" or "Relevium") a consolidator of e-commerce assets in Health and Wellness is pleased to announce today it has executed a binding letter of intent (the "LOI") to acquire the assets of BioGanix Limited ("BGL"), a privately- held nutraceutical company in Houston, Texas focused on heart, brain, digestive health and joint support products sold through primarily through e-commerce platforms.
The LOI is binding, but subject to the execution of a definitive purchase agreement, shareholder approvals from both companies and a financing to be announced via press release at a later time. This is an arm's length transaction and the parties expect to sign a definitive agreement within the fourth week in January 2017 and close at the same time or shortly thereafter.
Pursuant to the LOI, Relevium will be acquiring the assets of BioGanix including inventories, e-commerce platforms, logistics platforms and marketing software, trade names, trade-marks, trade secrets, licenses, inventions and technology relating to the entire current product line and pipeline of products in development. The transaction excludes all current and future liabilities. The aggregate purchase price of US$4.25 million, consisting of US$2.7 million in cash and a US$1.55 million two-year note carrying a yearly interest rate of 8% payable quarterly. The note will carry a convertibility clause allowing the holder to convert into common stock at a strike price of $0.1396 subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
Relevium's President and CEO, Aurelio Useche stated that "We believe this acquisition to be of significant importance to Relevium's trajectory as we continue to execute our strategy of consolidating highly profitable, primarily e-commerce health and wellness assets". Mr. Useche continued: "We are impressed with the quality of BioGanix nutraceutical products, recognized brand and top tier status for excellence in customer service"
According to the internal financial information supplied during the due diligence procedures, for the 12 month period ended September 30, 2016, BioGanix had total revenues of US$4M and net earnings of US$1.3M. At September 30, 2016, BioGanix had total assets of US$0.5M.
The transaction was introduced by an arm's length party and will be subject to finder fees in accordance and compliance with the guidelines and limits set by Policy 5.1 of the TSX Venture Exchange. The terms of the finder fees are subject to a variety of conditions leading to the closing of the transaction. As such, the terms will be disclosed via press release once they have been finalized between the parties prior to successful closing.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to acquire any securities, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
On behalf of the board and the management team we take this time thank all our stakeholders for their commitment to our company. We wish you all a happy and safe holiday season. All the best for 2017!
About Relevium Technologies Inc.
Relevium is a TSXV listed company focused on growth through the acquisition of businesses, products and/or technologies with a focus on e-commerce in the growing health and wellness sector, specifically under three important verticals: Pain Relief, Recovery and Performance. Relevium Technologies Inc. currently holds patented intellectual property for application of static magnetic fields on direct-to-consumer devices, which aid in decreasing pain, improving recovery time and enhancing overall physical performance.
About Bioganix
BioGanix was founded with customer results in mind, to provide the best quality, best researched, and most potent formulas at competitive prices, while providing excellent and personal customer care. BioGanix puts our customers first, and do everything we can to keep them happy.
BioGanix prides itself on using only the best and purest ingredients in our manufacturing processes. BioGanix only provides premium quality products, and doesn't cut any corners in manufacturing processes. All BioGanix products have been 3rd Party Laboratory tested and verified, and are manufactured in GMP Certified and FDA inspected facilities in the USA.
BioGanix currently has over 16 of the best-selling dietary supplement products available, varying from trending weight loss products, to proven health supporting supplements that supports various processes in the body, including digestive health, heart health, brain health, blood sugar, as well as anti-aging supplements.
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On Behalf of the Board of Directors
RELEVIUM TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Aurelio Useche, President and CEO
Relevium Technologies Inc.
Aurelio Useche
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