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BARRIE, ON, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) ("MediPharm Labs" or the "Company") a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, completed the sale of MediPharm Labs Australia Pty ("MediPharm Labs Australia"), a fully owned subsidiary of the Company, for a value of $7.25M AUD ($6.3M CAD) (the "Sale"). The sale was completed with OneLife Botanicals PTY ("OneLife Botanicals") effective October 6, 2022.

The Sale, as previously announced on July 11, 2022, includes the assets of MediPharm Labs Australia, specialized licensing, operational knowledge, and Australian and New Zealand customers currently served from that facility. All international contracts outside of Australia and New Zealand will remain with MediPharm Labs Corp. and be serviced from the MediPharm Labs Barrie GMP facility.

After an extensive sale process, the Agreement with OneLife Botanicals was identified as a strategic fit for both parties. OneLife Botanicals is an emerging leader in the Australia region for cannabis-based wellness and medical products, with plans to launch OTC CBD products across Australia. Purchasing the MediPharm Labs Australia facility expediates OneLife Botanicals' timing to commercialization.

David Pidduck, CEO of MediPharm Labs

"The sale of the MediPharm Labs Australia assets improves the Company's cash position while also reducing our cash burn. This additional non-dilutive capital allows us to continue our initiative to right-size our company and become profitable through organic and inorganic growth.

I want to personally thank our Australian team for their dedication and professionalism through the closing of this sale. I wish them and OneLife Botanicals much success in their future business pursuits."

Founded in 2015, MediPharm Labs specializes in the development and manufacture of purified, pharmaceutical-quality cannabis concentrates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and advanced derivative products utilizing a Good Manufacturing Practices certified facility with ISO standard-built clean rooms. MediPharm Labs has invested in an expert, research driven team, state-of-the-art technology, downstream purification methodologies and purpose-built facilities for delivery of pure, trusted and precision-dosed cannabis products for its customers. MediPharm Labs formulates, develops (including through sensory testing), processes, packages and distributes cannabis extracts and advanced cannabinoid-based products to domestic and international markets. In 2021, MediPharm Labs received a Pharmaceutical Drug Establishment Licence from Health Canada, becoming the only company in North America to hold a domestic Good Manufacturing Licence for the extraction of natural cannabinoids. The Company carries out its operations in compliance with all applicable laws in the countries in which it operates.

OneLife Botanicals is a niche producer of medicinal cannabis in Melbourne, Australia. The company has a passion for developing and producing products that provide a range of health benefits and assist in treating a range of specific health conditions.

The company operates an existing cultivation site with extensive Infrastructure, including fit for purpose glasshouses for growing Medicinal Cannabis in a controlled environment. The glasshouses facilitate the optimum growing environment through temperature and climate control, allowing natural sunlight to be maximized in a protected and secure environment.

The Directors and stakeholders are focused on identifying and exploring market opportunities, along with embracing innovation in the production processes. The success of the business is able to be achieved with an extensive Research and Development program, aimed at staying ahead of changes in growing methods, technological solutions, and product applications, along with advanced automation ensuring that we minimize operating expenditure and maximise quality control.

The organisation is committed to make the health benefits of this natural and powerful plant available to everyone seeking to improve their One Life.

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