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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Welcomes Applications for 2022 Grassroots Grant with KidsGardening to Connect Children to Benefits of Gardening and Greenspaces

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To address the need to connect more children to gardens and outdoor play, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation today opened its GroMoreGood Grassroots Grants with national nonprofit KidsGardening.

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  • MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To address the need to connect more children to gardens and outdoor play, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation today opened its GroMoreGood Grassroots Grants with national nonprofit KidsGardening.
  • In the past years, ScottsMiracle-Gro and KidsGardening have seen firsthand how communities are using gardening to provide relief for those in need.
  • We're so proud to partner with The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation to bring the benefits of gardening to tens of thousands of youth nationwide every year."
  • The mission of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation is to inspire, connect and cultivate a community of purpose.

ScottsMiracle-Gro Expands Hawthorne Gardening Portfolio with Acquisitions of Luxx Lighting and True Liberty Bags

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

The Company also said it has acquired True Liberty Bags, the industrys leading provider of liners and storage solutions to dry and cure plant products.

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  • The Company also said it has acquired True Liberty Bags, the industrys leading provider of liners and storage solutions to dry and cure plant products.
  • The True Liberty transaction gives us our first offering in this niche market, however, the acquisition of Luxx bolsters a lighting portfolio that is now several times larger and more diverse than our nearest competitor.
  • We look forward to an ongoing relationship with Jungle Boys to support the sales and marketing efforts of the Luxx brand.
  • Hawthorne has been the primary U.S. provider of True Liberty brands, which expands Hawthornes harvest portfolio.

New Client Acquisition, Client Retention and Industry Recognition Fuel the Continued Achievement of DMi Partners

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

The agency has added 60 new clients, maintained an extraordinary client retention rate and added to its national recognition by winning 'Best Managed Affiliate Program USA' at the International Performance Marketing Awards (IPMAs).

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  • The agency has added 60 new clients, maintained an extraordinary client retention rate and added to its national recognition by winning 'Best Managed Affiliate Program USA' at the International Performance Marketing Awards (IPMAs).
  • That effort is validated by our client roster," said Patrick McKenna, Partner and CEO at DMi Partners.
  • In order to service its growing client roster, DMi's affiliate marketing team is continuing to grow at a rapid pace.
  • We provide them with the mentors and tools needed to succeed as they grow and build their careers at DMi."

Abernathy MacGregor Launches Digital Offering

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Monday, November 1, 2021

Abernathy MacGregor, a leading strategic communications advisor, today announced the launch of a dedicated digital offering, focused on integrating and advancing the firms digital expertise to serve clients across industries and practice areas.

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  • Abernathy MacGregor, a leading strategic communications advisor, today announced the launch of a dedicated digital offering, focused on integrating and advancing the firms digital expertise to serve clients across industries and practice areas.
  • With the launch of a dedicated offering, we are reinforcing the mindset that digital is a critical consideration for every client facing a transformative situation, or seeking to build or protect their reputation through every possible communications platform they use, said Tom Johnson, CEO of Abernathy MacGregor.
  • Abernathys digital offering will be overseen by Akeem Anderson, who joins the firm today as a Senior Vice President.
  • I am delighted to join Abernathy at a time when digital undeniably is at the forefront of every companys communications strategy, said Mr. Anderson.

ROSINBOMB Discusses 2nd Collaboration with Iconic Tommy Chong and Significant Revenue Growth with The Stock Day Podcast

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

"Our mission from day one has always been about safe, solventless, organic extraction, that is safe and simple to use," he explained.

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  • "Our mission from day one has always been about safe, solventless, organic extraction, that is safe and simple to use," he explained.
  • "We have grown significantly," shared Angelopoulos, before elaborating on the Company's significant revenue growth of doubling last year's revenue in the first three quarters of this year.
  • "We couldn't be more thrilled to continue to work with an iconic and influencial person like Tommy Chong," shared Angelopoulos.
  • "We are actually launching our second collaboration with him," he added, before elaborating on the Company's ROSINBOMB Rocket and the new Tommy Rocket.

ScottsMiracle-Gro Names Cory Miller as Chief Financial Officer

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Friday, September 3, 2021

Miller was promoted to senior vice president and chief financial officer on an interim basis earlier this year after previously serving as vice president of finance for Hawthorne Gardening Company.

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  • Miller was promoted to senior vice president and chief financial officer on an interim basis earlier this year after previously serving as vice president of finance for Hawthorne Gardening Company.
  • Cory brings over 20 years of financial and leadership experience.
  • Cory has been deeply involved in the business, excelling in a series of corporate and operating roles here at Scotts.
  • Prior to joining ScottsMiracle-Gro, Miller held auditor roles at EY and served as corporate accountant with Borden Capital Management Partners.

RIV Capital Closes US$150 Million Strategic Investment by The Hawthorne Collective

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - RIV Capital Inc. ("RIV Capital" or the "Company") (CSE: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) is pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced purchase by The Hawthorne Collective, Inc. ("The Hawthorne Collective"), a cannabis-focused subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) ("ScottsMiracle-Gro"), of an unsecured convertible note (the "Convertible Note") from RIV Capital for US$150 million (the "Investment").

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - RIV Capital Inc. ("RIV Capital" or the "Company") (CSE: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) is pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced purchase by The Hawthorne Collective, Inc. ("The Hawthorne Collective"), a cannabis-focused subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) ("ScottsMiracle-Gro"), of an unsecured convertible note (the "Convertible Note") from RIV Capital for US$150 million (the "Investment").
  • The Investment also establishes RIV Capital as The Hawthorne Collective's preferred vehicle for investments not currently under the purview of The Hawthorne Gardening Company ("Hawthorne"), ScottsMiracle-Gro's subsidiary focused on indoor and hydroponic growing supplies.
  • "The closing of the investment from The Hawthorne Collective comes at a key moment for RIV Capital," said Narbe Alexandrian, President and CEO, RIV Capital.
  • RIV Capital also has a strategic relationship with The Hawthorne Collective, Inc., a subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, pursuant to which RIV Capital is The Hawthorne Collective's preferred vehicle for investments not under the purview of other ScottsMiracle-Gro subsidiaries.

ScottsMiracle-Gro Acquires Rhizoflora Assets to Further Bolster Hawthorne Gardening Portfolio; Announces Investment by The Hawthorne Collective

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Monday, August 16, 2021

The investment from the Hawthorne Collective will be used only for purposes permitted by applicable laws of the United States.

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  • The investment from the Hawthorne Collective will be used only for purposes permitted by applicable laws of the United States.
  • Prior to this acquisition, Hawthorne has been a distributor of the Rhizoflora brands.
  • Now, Hawthorne is the primary provider of the Terpinator and Purpinator product lines in the United States.
  • Hawthorne will increase marketing and sales efforts around the brands to support the Hawthorne 360 Total Solution for growers.

Dewey Scientific Raises $3.2MM to Advance Industry-Leading Cannabis Genomics and Cultivation

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Monday, August 16, 2021

The Washington-based Dewey Scientific leverages genomics, data science, and classical breeding methods to improve the quality and genetic diversity of cannabis crops in the Pacific Northwest.

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  • The Washington-based Dewey Scientific leverages genomics, data science, and classical breeding methods to improve the quality and genetic diversity of cannabis crops in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Dewey Scientific also holds Dewey Cannabis , a direct-to-consumer small batch, high quality marijuana supplier in Washington state, leveraging Dewey Scientific proprietary genetics.
  • ABOUT DEWEY SCIENTIFIC: Dewey Scientific, founded in 2018 by PhD molecular plant scientists, employs nearly a dozen scientists and staff at its Pullman, WA agricultural research facility.
  • In addition to providing scientific services to cannabis cultivators, Dewey Scientific produces proprietary cannabis genetics with evolutionary leaps in standardization, quality, and resiliency for cultivators.

RIV Capital Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

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Monday, August 16, 2021

RIV Capital ended the quarter with $212.5 million of cash on hand.

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  • RIV Capital ended the quarter with $212.5 million of cash on hand.
  • RIV Capital is an investment and acquisition company specializing in cannabis with a portfolio of 13 companies across various segments of the cannabis value chain.
  • Although RIV Capital has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
  • RIV Capital does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.