Vext Science's Oklahoma Extraction Facility Begins Production And Sales

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VANCOUVER, June 2, 2020 /CNW/ - Vext Science, Inc. ("VEXT" or the "Company") (OTCQX: VEXTF; CSE: VEXT) a cannabinoid brand leader leveraging core expertise in extraction, manufacturing, cultivation and marketing to build wholesale distribution through revenue and joint ventures, announced today that its Oklahoma joint venture, VAPEN-Oklahoma, LLC ("VAPEN OK"), commenced production and sales of a full line of VAPEN branded THC extracts.

This state-of-the-art processing and extraction facility, equipped with the Company's proprietary extraction technologies, came online seamlessly with the full support of the VAPEN OK's on-site production team. The VAPEN OK sales team has commenced selling VAPEN products in licensed dispensaries in the State of Oklahoma. VAPEN OK also consists of outdoor cultivation capacity, which ensures a continuous supply of quality biomass to support our processing operations as we develop our market presence. 

Oklahoma is one of the leading medical cannabis markets in the United States. The state has more dispensaries per 100,000 residents than in any other state with legalized medical marijuana, and over 6% of the population holds medical marijuana patient licenses. In 2019, sales of marijuana and marijuana-related products in Oklahoma exceeded $350 million.¹

Eric Offenberger, CEO and COO of VEXT stated, "To date in 2020, VEXT is successfully launching joint ventures in new states. With VAPEN OK fully operational and the others coming on stream we are demonstrating our ability to execute our growth strategy. We will continue to open new markets with in-state partners that have a vested interest in the success of our programs. Our growth model minimizes operational and financial risks while expanding our geographic presence with minimal capital investment."

1. Source: Profit Trends: February 3, 2020

About Vext Science, Inc.

Vext Science, Inc. is a US-based Cannabis THC and Hemp cannabinoid products company manufacturing THC cartridges, concentrates, edibles and accessories under the VAPENtm Brand, and Hemp based products under the Pure Touch Botanicals brand as well as the VAPEN CBD brand. Based in Arizona, Vext Science, Inc. has one of the leading THC concentrates, edibles, and distillate cartridge brands sold in most of the state's 100+ dispensaries. Herbal Wellness Center is one of Arizona's leading dispensaries and we execute all aspects of the cultivation, extraction, edibles infusion and manufacturing processes which insures a product of the highest quality and purity. Product quality and purity are core to our marketing strategy. Vext Science, Inc. is executing its business growth by leveraging experience and expertise in extractions, product manufacturing, and marketing to expand in the U.S. and internationally through revenue and profit-sharing joint venture partnerships. For more information visit our website at www.VextScience.com.

COVID-19 Risk Factor

VEXT may be impacted by business interruptions resulting from pandemics and public health emergencies, including those related to COVID-19. An outbreak of infectious disease, a pandemic, or a similar public health threat, such as the recent outbreak of COVID-19, or a fear of any of the foregoing, could adversely impact VEXT by causing operating, manufacturing, supply chain, and project development delays and disruptions, labor shortages, travel, and shipping disruption and shutdowns (including as a result of government regulation and prevention measures). It is unknown whether and how VEXT may be affected if such a pandemic persists for an extended period of time, including as a result of the waiver of regulatory requirements or the implementation of emergency regulations to which VEXT is subject. Although VEXT has been deemed essential and/or has been permitted to continue operating its facilities in the states in which it operates during the pendency of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no assurance that the Company's operations will continue to be deemed essential and/or will continue to be permitted to operate. VEXT may incur expenses or delays relating to such events outside of its control, which could have a material adverse impact on its business, operating results, financial condition and the trading price of the Company's Common Shares.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this news release that are forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors disclosed here and elsewhere in VEXT's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. When used in this news release, words such as "will, could, plan, estimate, expect, intend, may, potential, believe, should," and similar expressions, are forward- looking statements.

Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements related COVID-19, to future developments and the business and operations of VEXT, the proposed operational timeline for the joint venture with Texoma and the Processing Facility, and revenue and profit contribution for VEXT's operations.

Although VEXT has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, there can be other factors that cause results, performance or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, including, but not limited to: dependence on obtaining regulatory approvals; being engaged in activities currently considered illegal under U.S. Federal laws; change in laws; reliance on management; requirements for additional financing; competition; hindered market growth and state adoption due to inconsistent public opinion and perception of the medical-use and adult-use marijuana industry and; regulatory or political change.

There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate or that management's expectations or estimates of future developments, circumstances or results will materialize. Because of these risks and uncertainties, the results or events predicted in these forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results or events.

Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward- looking statements in this news release are made as of the date of this release. VEXT disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise such information, except as required by applicable law, and VEXT does not assume any liability for disclosure relating to any other company mentioned herein.

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the content of this news release.

Eric Offenberger
Chief Executive Officer

SOURCE Vext Science, Inc.