VANCOUVER, Dec. 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Namaste Technologies Inc. ("Namaste" or the "Company") (TSXV:N) (FRANKFURT: M5BQ) (OTCMKTS:NXTTF) is pleased to announce record-breaking unaudited gross revenue of more than $2.6 Millionacross its global online platform, representing approximately 52% growth from October 2018 and approximately 30% growth year-on-year after excluding US revenue derived during the month of November 2017. After a successful Black Friday through Cyber Monday holiday weekend and with strong sales through November, the Company anticipates seeing strong revenue in December and into the new year.
Cannmart recently announced the launch of same-day delivery within the Greater Toronto Area through its partners at Pineapple Express Delivery Inc. ("Pineapple Express") which has been well received by its patients. Cannmart is pleased to have also launched pre-rolled cannabis products in its platform and will be adding cannabis oils to its platform in the near future. Following Cannmart's recent acquisition of Buds2go.ca ("Buds2go), it anticipates launching its second online platform through Buds2go this week. The acquisition of Buds2go.ca is significant the domain holds strong organic search rankings with more traffic than Cannmart. The Company recently announced its strategy to secure supply channels through future micro-cultivators, subject to the regulations Cannabis Act, and intends to offer the largest variety of craft cannabis products through Buds2go.ca.
The Company intends to import medical cannabis to the Canadian market through strategic supply agreements with Good Manufacturing Process ("GMP") certified international cultivators, subject to approval by Health Canada. Furthermore, Namaste is focused on launching cannabis sales within its global markets where the Company maintains strong market share like the UK. Namaste's database of customers through its vaporizer and accessory business spans across 20 countries. By leveraging its online platform and over 1.5 million consumers globally, the Company is well-positioned for long-term growth within the cannabis industry. Namaste anticipates strong growth over the holiday season and into the new year.
Management Commentary:
Sean Dollinger, President, and CEO of Namaste comments: "We are very excited to report record-breaking revenue for the month of November. This is the busiest season for e-commerce companies around the globe, and we're proud to be a leader in the cannabis e-commerce and technology space. By expanding our medical cannabis platform through Cannmart, we anticipate strong growth in cannabis sales and hope to see cannabis revenue surpass our hardware sales in 2019. This anticipated growth, along with our hardware business which continues to expand, will make 2019 an exciting time for Namaste. Thanks to our management team, employees and most importantly our loyal investors for their support."
About Namaste Technologies Inc.
Namaste Technologies is Your Everything Cannabis Store™. Namaste operates the largest global cannabis e-commerce platform with over 30 websites in 20+ countries under various brands. Namaste's product offering through its subsidiaries includes vaporizers, glassware, accessories, CBD products, and the company will soon be selling medical cannabis in the Canadian market.
Namaste has developed and acquired innovative technology platforms including NamasteMD.com, Canada's first Health Canada compliant telemedicine application, and in May 2018 the Company acquired a leading e-commerce AI and Machine Learning Company, Findify AB. Findify uses artificial intelligence algorithms to optimize and personalize a consumer's on-site buying experience. Namaste is focused on leveraging its cutting-edge technology to enhance the user experience throughout its platforms. Namaste will continue to develop and acquire innovative technologies which will provide value to the Company and to its shareholders as well as to the broader cannabis market.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Sean Dollinger"
Chief Executive Officer
Direct: +1 604-355-6100
Email: [email protected]
Further information on the Company and its products can be accessed through the links below:
NamasteTechnologies.com
NamasteMD.com
NamasteVapes.ca
Everyonedoesit.ca
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This press release contains forward-looking information based on current expectations. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management's reasonable assumptions, Namaste assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including various risk factors discussed in the Company's disclosure documents which can be found under the Company's profile on www.sedar.com. This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The TSXV has neither reviewed nor approved the contents of this press release.
SOURCE Namaste Technologies Inc.
For further information: Sean Dollinger, Chief Executive Officer, Direct: +1 604-355-6100, Email: [email protected]
