Vibe Growth Announces Further California Cultivation Expansion

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Vibe has entered into a purchase agreement for 10 acres of F40 zoned agricultural land in Monterey County, California
• USD $5.1 million purchase price - permit application submitted
• Phase 1:
  
  • 66,000 square feet of mixed light greenhouse cannabis cultivation footprint
  • 13,000 pounds of high potency cannabis flower per annum in Phase 1
  • The estimated construction cost of $1.1 million per 22,000 square foot greenhouse
• Phase 1 construction to begin in 2021
• Future full potential 254,000 square feet of greenhouse cultivation
• Financing via treasury cash and debt capital

Sacramento, California--(Newsfile Corp. - July 21, 2021) - Vibe Growth Corporation (CSE: VIBE) (OTC Pink: VBSCF) (FSE: A061) (the "Company" or "Vibe"), a leading vertically integrated multi-state cannabis enterprise, announces the expansion of its California cultivation operations as it has entered into a purchase agreement for the acquisition of a 10-acre parcel of land in Monterey County, California for 254,000+/- square feet of potential greenhouse cannabis cultivation (the "Greenhouse").

"Vibe continues to deploy capital prudently in the highest growth and margin areas of the California cannabis market. Our strategy in California has been focused on vertical integration, cultivation, and retail sales. The Monterey greenhouse acquisition allows us to scale and grow our cultivation and production, meet the demand for our branded products, and grow margins significantly," stated Mark Waldron, CEO of Vibe Growth Corporation.

DETAILS OF ACQUISITION

Vibe Growth announces it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 10 acres of land previously having 254,000+/- square feet of greenhouses in Monterey County, California for a total consideration of USD $5.1 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 2021, subject to regulatory approvals, due diligence, and customary closing conditions. Vibe's Monterey acquisition will serve as its flagship greenhouse cultivation facility. The Company will commence its 66,000 square foot Phase 1, with the future potential to develop 188,000 additional square feet in future Phases 2 and 3.

The Company anticipates the construction cost of Monterey Phase 1 to be $1.1 million per 22,000 square foot greenhouse, including building and site costs. The Company has a strong balance sheet and healthy cash position of $13.4 million (end of Q1 2021) and anticipates using some debt capital for its Monterey construction.

ABOUT VIBE GROWTH CORPORATION

Vibe Growth Corporation and its cannabis retail brand, Vibe By California, is a trusted, California focused, multistate (MSO) cannabis enterprise with retail dispensaries; cannabis greenhouse cultivation; premium indoor cultivation; commercial cannabis distribution; brand sales and marketing; e-commerce platform; home delivery; and Hype Cannabis Co. marijuana and Vibe CBD products. In California, Vibe is focused on maximizing shareholder value through accelerating organic growth, opportunistic acquisitions, distressed workouts, and new license applications. The Company operates retail and e-commerce under its iconic Vibe by California brand.

To learn more about Vibe, please visit: www.vibebycalifornia.com

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Unlike in Canada which has Federal legislation uniformly governing the cultivation, distribution, sale, and possession of medical cannabis under the Cannabis Act (Federal), readers are cautioned that in the U.S., cannabis is largely regulated at the State level. To the knowledge of Vibe Growth Corporation, there are to date a total of 33 states, plus the District of Columbia, that have legalized cannabis in some form. Notwithstanding the permissive regulatory environment of medical cannabis at the State level, cannabis continues to be categorized as a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act in the U.S. and as such, cannabis related practices or activities, including without limitation, the manufacture, importation, possession, use or distribution of cannabis are illegal under U.S. federal law. Strict compliance with state laws concerning cannabis will neither absolve Vibe of liability under the U.S. Federal law nor will it provide a defense to any Federal proceeding, which may be brought against Vibe Growth Corporation. Any such proceedings brought against Vibe may adversely affect its operations and financial performance.

Company Contact
Bill Mitoulas
Phone: +1 416.479.9547
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vibebycalifornia.com

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