MediPharm Labs Submits Application to List on NASDAQ

BARRIE, Ontario, Nov. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediPharm Labs Corp. LABS MEDIF MLZ (the "Company") a global leader in specialized, research-driven cannabis extraction, distillation and purification, is pleased to announce it has filed an application to list its common shares on the NASDAQ Stock Market (the "NASDAQ"). The Company will continue to maintain the listing of its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "LABS".

"We are thrilled to be entering the next phase of growth at MediPharm Labs including cross-listing on the NASDAQ, one of the world's foremost exchanges for emerging markets and technology, such as the burgeoning cannabis sector," said Pat McCutcheon, Chief Executive Officer, MediPharm Labs. "Listing alongside our peers on the NASDAQ will enhance our visibility and access to a larger base of institutional and retail shareholders in the U.S. and globally."

In advance of its anticipated listing on the NASDAQ, MediPharm Labs will file a Form 40-F Registration Statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

The listing of the Company's common shares on the NASDAQ remains subject to the approval of the NASDAQ and the satisfaction of all applicable listing and regulatory requirements, including the SEC declaring the Form 40-F Registration Statement effective. The Company will provide updates on its progress upon receiving final approval.

About MediPharm Labs Corp.

Founded in 2015, MediPharm Labs specializes in the production of purified, pharmaceutical-like cannabis oil and concentrates and advanced derivative products utilizing a Good Manufacturing Practices designed facility and ISO standard built clean rooms. MediPharm Labs has invested in an expert, research driven team, state-of-the-art technology, downstream purification methodologies and purpose-built facilities with five primary extraction lines having 300,000 kg of annual processing capacity to deliver pure, trusted and precisely-dosed cannabis products for its customers. Through its wholesale, white label and tolling platforms, the Company formulates, processes, packages and distributes cannabis extracts and advanced cannabinoid-based products to domestic and international markets. As a global leader, the Company has also completed commercial exports to Australia and is nearing completion of its Australian extraction facility expected in 2019 with 75,000 kg of annual processing capacity.

For further information, please contact:
Laura Lepore, Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications
Telephone: 705-719-7425 ext 216
Email: investors@medipharmlabs.com   
Website: www.medipharmlabs.com

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