11 Jan 2018 08:00
11 January 2018
FastForward Innovations Limited
("FastForward"")
Investee Company Update: Nuuvera Completes TSX Venture Exchange Listing
FastForward is pleased to announce that investee company Nuuvera Corp ("Nuuvera" (TSXV: NUU)), a privately held company formed to capitalize on the global secular trend towards the legalization of cannabis, in which FastForward has a holding of 3.75%, completed its listing on the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSX") on 9 January 2018.
The price of Nuuvera's shares on admission to the TSX was C$2.50, but Nuuvera closed its second day of trading on the TSX at a price of C$6.85 per share. At this price, the value of the Company's 3,000,000 shares in Nuuvera is approximately C$20,550,000.
Lorne Abony, Chief Executive Officer of FastForward commented:
"We are delighted to announce the listing of Nuuvera has completed. The Board believes other investments held by the Company have similar potential. The Directors will work hard during 2018 and beyond to unlock the huge inherent value in the Company's portfolio and realise further value for shareholders."
About Nuuvera
Nuuvera is a global cannabis company founded on Canadian principles, and built with the whole world in mind. Nuuvera is currently working with partners in Germany, Israel and Italy, and is exploring opportunities in several other countries, to develop commercial production and global distribution of medical grade cannabis in legalized markets. Through its subsidiaries, ARA - Avanti Rx Analytics Inc. and Avalon Pharmaceutical Inc., Nuuvera holds a Dealer License (GMP) under the Narcotic Control Regulations and Office of Controlled Substances. Nuuvera is currently in the final stages of the Health Canada review process to become a Licensed Producer of medical marijuana under the ACMPR, and has recently received its "letter to build" approval.
For further information please visit www.fstfwd.co or contact:
FastForward Innovations Limited info@fstfwd.co Sue Saunders/ Ian Burns |
Beaumont Cornish Limited (Nomad) Tel: +44 (0) 207 628 3396 James Biddle / Roland Cornish |
Optiva Securities Limited (Broker) Tel: +44 (0) 203 411 1881 Ed McDermott |
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