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The Valen Company Expands Cannabis Distribution

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Valen’s distribution network now includes five Canadian provinces with additional expansion expected in the short-term

KELOWNA, BC, April 7, 2021 / – The Valen Company Inc. (the “Company,” “The Valen Company” or “Valen”),a leading manufacturer of cannabis products, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation to supply and distribute a wide range of cannabis products to LGCA-licensed private retailers in the Province of Manitoba. With this agreement, Valen expands its distribution network to five provinces in the country.

“Expanding our domestic distribution capabilities is one of our top strategic initiatives to drive growth this year and beyond,” said Tyler Robson, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder and Chair of The Valen Company. “Our entry into the Manitoba market takes us a step further toward capturing larger market share and bringing the Valen advantage to consumers in a new province, enabling greater access to our high-quality products across Canada.”

Valen has already shipped several products to the province, including A1 Cannabis’ Summit 10 THC beverages, Verse Cannabis’ Tropic Lemon and Sunset Peach vape carts and 1:20 CBD oil, with additional product formats across various categories expected to be shipped in the coming weeks.

In addition to Manitoba, the Company’s distribution network also includes Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan. Expansion into other Canadian provinces and territories, such as Quebec, is expected in the short-term as discussions continue with provincial and territorial boards and private retailers.

About The Valen Company

The Valen Company is a leading manufacturer of cannabis products with a mission to bring the benefits of cannabis to the world. The Company provides proprietary cannabis processing services across five core technologies, in addition to best-in-class product development, formulation and manufacturing of cannabis consumer packaged goods. The Valen Company’s high-quality products are exclusively formulated for the medical, therapeutic, health and wellness, and recreational consumer segments, and are offered across numerous product formats, including oils, vapes, concentrates, edibles and topicals, as well as pre-rolls, with a focus on next-generation product development and innovation. Its breakthrough patented emulsification technology, SōRSE™ by Valen, converts cannabis oil into water-soluble emulsions for seamless integration into a variety of product formats, allowing for near-perfect dosing, stability, and taste. In partnership with brand houses, consumer packaged goods companies and licensed cannabis producers around the globe, the Company continues to grow its diverse product portfolio in alignment with evolving cannabis consumer preferences in key markets.

Notice regarding Forward Looking Statements

All information included in this press release, including any information as to the future financial or operating performance and other statements of The Valen Company that express management’s expectations or estimates of future performance, other than statements of historical fact, constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date hereof. Forward-looking statements are included for the purpose of providing information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future. Wherever possible, words such as “plans”, “expects”, “scheduled”, “trends”, “indications”, “potential”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “anticipate”, “to establish”, “believe”, “intend”, “ability to”, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “will”, or are “likely” to be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of these words or other variations thereof, have been used to identify such forward-looking information. Specific forward-looking statements include, without limitation, all disclosure regarding future results of operations, economic conditions and anticipated courses of action.

The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others, regulatory risk, United States border crossing and travel bans, reliance on licenses, expansion of facilities, competition, dependence on supply of cannabis and reliance on other key inputs, dependence on senior management and key personnel, general business risk and liability, regulation of the cannabis industry, change in laws, regulations and guidelines, compliance with laws, reliance on a single facility, limited operating history, vulnerability to rising energy costs, unfavourable publicity or consumer perception, product liability, risks related to intellectual property, product recalls, difficulties with forecasts, management of growth and litigation, many of which are beyond the control of The Valen Company. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risks faced by The Valen Company, and which may cause the actual financial results, performance or achievements of The Valen Company to be materially different from estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking information or forward-looking statements, please refer to The Valen Company’s latest Annual Information Form filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com or on The Valen Company’s website at www.thevalenscompany.com. The risks described in such Annual Information Form are hereby incorporated by reference herein. Although the forward-looking statements contained herein reflect management’s current beliefs and reasonable assumptions based upon information available to management as of the date hereof, The Valen Company cannot be certain that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information. The Valen Company cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Valen Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Nothing herein should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or sell securities of The Valen Company.

SOURCE The Valen Company Inc.