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W H E R E T E C H N O L O G Y M E E T S G R O W T H
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CORPORATEPRESENTATIONS U M M E R 2 0 1 9
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DISCLAIMER
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Achievement of Agrios Global Holdings Ltd.’s (“Agrios” or the “Company”)
business plan involves significant risk. Certain information included in this
presentation, including any information as to future financial results; share
value; or operating performance and other statements that express
expectations or estimates of future performance, constitute “forward-looking
statements” or “forward-looking information”, as defined in applicable
securities law. Forward-looking information can often be identified by
forward-looking words such as “will”, “could”, “should”, “may”, “anticipates”,
“believes”, “expects”, “plans”, “intends”, “estimates”, “potential”, and similar
expressions. For example, statements about expected timelines for product
acquisition and launches, completing financings, finalizing collaborations and
contractual arrangements, market growth and size, Agrios’ strategies and
objectives, future revenues, profits, expected timing and receipt of necessary
government licensing, forecast number of product lines and sales, planned
partnerships and commencement of operations are all forward-looking
statements.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of
estimates, assumptions, expectations and projections that, while considered
reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business,
economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. In making the
forward-looking statements included in this presentation, the Company has
made various material assumptions. Forward-looking statements involve
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause
actual financial results, performance or achievements to be materially
different from the estimated future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements and the forward-
looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.
Further details on key risks in respect of Agrios can be found in Agrios’s
disclosure documents filed with securities regulators and available at
www.sedar.com.
Except as required by law, Agrios disclaims any obligation to update or revise
any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
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Market and Industry Data
This presentation may include market and industry data that has been
obtained from third party sources, including industry publications. Agrios
believes that the industry data is accurate and that the estimates and
assumptions are reasonable, but there is no assurance as to the accuracy or
completeness of the data. Third party sources generally state that the
information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be
reliable, but there is no assurance as to the accuracy or completeness of
included information. Although the data is believed to be reliable, the parties
have not independently verified any of the data from third party sources
referred to in this presentation or ascertained the underlying economic
assumptions relied upon by such sources.
Securities Laws
Agrios’ securities will not be and have not been registered under the U.S.
Securities Act or the securities laws of any state of the United States, and if
sold in the United States will be “restricted securities” within the meaning of
Rule 144 under the U.S. Securities Act. The securities may be resold,
pledged or otherwise transferred only pursuant to an effective registration
statement under the U.S. Securities Act or pursuant to an applicable
exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act.
For the complete disclaimer pertaining to this presentation please visit:
www.agriosglobal.com/disclaimer
WHERETECHNOLOGYMEETS GROWTHAgrios Global is a data driven agriculture technology enterprise,
creating the optimal environment for growing sustainable crops,
profits and value. We are currently focused on the cannabis
sector, offering comprehensive growing and product solutions
across multiple platforms.
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SCIENCEDisciplined approach to
growing for consistent yields
of premium product
DATAExtensive per strain data collection
and analyses to replicate optimal
cultivation environments
TEAMDiverse team with international
experience in Agronomy, Science,
Technology, Healthcare, Product
Development, Marketing,
Capital Markets & Finance
TECHNOLOGY100% bio/environmentally automated
facility; agriculture platform supports
multiple high value crop sectors
A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
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A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
Agr IOS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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iOS – It’s in our NAME !
iOSInternal Operating System
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AT OUR
CORE?
Sustainable business model
Scalable revenue opportunities
Experienced management team
Vertical integration timed to market demand
Strategic partnerships to drive
diversification and expansion
Designated product development unit to
leverage consumer demand
International Asset
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INVESTMENTHIGHLIGHTS
A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
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A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
LEADERSHIPTEAMCHRIS KENNEDYPresident & CEO, Director
Chris has extensive experience in business
development. He has held many
leadership roles in building innovative
strategies and is a former Managing
Director at Inflection Point Strategies, LLC.
a strategic advisory firm.
HERRICK LAUCFO, Corp Secretary, Director
Herrick is an investment banking
professional with over 20 years’
experience in corporate finance and
financial management. Herrick is also a
charter holder of the Chartered Financial
Analyst (CFA) designation.
SAVIO CHIUDirector
Savio is a Chartered Professional
Accountant (CPA), and has a Bachelor of
Commerce degree from University of
British Columbia. He has held various
management and directorship positions
with other public companies.
LARRY ELLISONDirector, CFO (USA)
Larry, is a Certified Public Accountant
(CPA) serving as CFO of Agrios Global
USA Operations and brings years of
expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions,
public company finance, forensic
accounting, agricultural operations,
business management and auditing.
J F FOSTERDirector
James has expansive experience in
acquisition and management of
commercial property. James owns and
operates a custom machine shop
specializing in oilfield equipment, several
car wash facilities, and other service
entities.
JOHN MACPHAILDirector
As an Investment Banker, John has
assisted companies to raise funds and
advised management on corporate
strategy for more than 20 years. John has
also served on many industry boards and
committees in the investment industry
during his career.
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FUTURE READYEXPERTISE 6
A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
LEADERSHIP
STEPHANIE WONGManaging Director - Agrios Asia
Stephanie has 20+ years of
experience in direct investment,
mergers and acquisitions, and
corporate finance. She has led the
development of various
businesses and assets listed on
Hong Kong, United Kingdom, and
Toronto stock exchanges.
TEAMANDREW LANGEChief Technical Officer
Andrew is an authority on aeroponic
cultivation of numerous high value crops,
including over 2-million square feet of fully
automated indoor cultivation space for the
cannabis sector.
VANIA GAUDIADirector of Operations
Vania has over a decade of experience in
business operations across multiple
industries such as healthcare, mortgage
banking, and oil and gas. She co-founded
a strategic advisory firm, Inflection Point
Strategies, LLC.
CURTIS LIVESAY, PhD.CCADirector of Agronomy Services
Dr. Curtis Livesay is a Certified Crop
Advisor and has consulted with commercial
farming clients in over 20 states and 4
countries. He has experience working with
a wide variety of commercial crops
including cannabis.
ROBERTLANTERMANVP Product Development
Robert possesses extensive business and
product development experience in both the
retail luxury brands and cannabis sector.
Robert developed product lines for Neiman,
Macy’s, Holt, and Sak’s, and launched the
store with in a store” marketing style with
Gucci. At Organa Brands, a cannabis industry
pioneer brand incubator Robert was influential
in developing / marketing many product types.
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A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
WHY CANNABISIN THE USACannabis is one of the fastest growing sectors in the US economy. With that
growth has emerged an entire ecosystem of companies such as Agrios Global
Holdings which provide the infrastructure that supports cannabis companies from
growing facilities and software systems to package design firms.
As legalization of cannabis continues to spread, with medical or recreational use
now permitted in 33 states, Washington, D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico, so will the
B2B industry solving cannabis’s thorny challenges.
LEGAL CANNABIS MARKET GROWTH
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A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
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CANNABIS SALESPROJECTEDMARKET
If cannabis were legal in all 50 states, this would
support in excess of 654,000 jobs; this number
would increase to 1-million by 2025.
Source: 2018 report by New Frontier Data
Active licenses for cannabis cultivation in the
U.S.: 7,182.
Source: CannabizMedia
In 2017, U.S. consumers spent US$8.5 billion
on legal cannabis (medical andrecreational).
Source: 2018 report produced by Arcview Market Research in
partnership with BDS Analytics. (And this was before California
legalized recreational cannabis.)
WEEDGROWSUPIf cannabis were legal at the federal level, revenue
from a 15% sales tax from 2017 to 2025 would
amount to US$46billion.
Source: New FrontierData
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CREATOROFECO-FRIENDLYPRODUCTSAgrios Asia Holdings Ltd., (AAH) is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Agrios Global Holdings Ltd. (AGH). Agrios Asia’s immediate focus is
on the investment and acquisition of industrial hemp projects in
Asia, initially in the Yunnan Province.
AAH EXPERTISE
A diversified approach to
technological innovation in
hemp cultivation and
processing.
AAH MANDATE
Acquiring/managing hemp
operations in Asia for the
provision of eco- sustainable,
bio-degradable products for
global consumption.
AAH FOCUS
Developing or acquiring
technology for using hemp fiber
as an alternative to replace
high demand plastic and other
consumer products
AAH EXPERIENCE
A diverse team of international
business professionals providing
expertise in planning, product
development, and agronomy
oversight.10
A G R I O S A S I A H O L D I N G S L T D .
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A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
NASA REFINEDTECHNOLOGY BEING USEDIN PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Real time data collection of comprehensive information per individual plants through bio monitoring
Progressive automation for precise control of light, heat, humidity and nutrients
Data evaluation for future replication of exact growing conditions for consistency in cropquality and yield
Aeroponics is an innovative form of techno-agronomy that was refined by NASA based on biocontrol experiments performed in growth chambers on the MIR andKennedy Space Stations.
Agrios has elevated the NASA refined technology to data driven analytics on aeroponic cultivation with facilities and services that feature:
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Agrios’ advanced automated aeroponic facilities allow for precise control of growing environments enabling
production of low-cost, high quality yields.
TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGES
OF AEROPONICS
ADVANTAGEGranular control to optimize and replicate growing
conditions for product consistency and quality
anywhere in the world
PRECISION AGRICULTUREAutomated sensors
Bio and video monitored
Networked
AUTOMATION OF MONITORINGAdjusting environments in real time
Remote 24/7 access via handheld
devices (phone/tablet/laptop)
BIO CONTROLSMaintain production schedules
Consistent quality and quantity
BIOMETRIC SECURITY
PROPRIETARY SANITIZING
TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY
Reduced labour costs leading to
increased margins
Reduced Risk
Limit product loss and contamination
Controlled access to cultivation areas by individual
employees utilizing various technologies
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AGRIOS GLOBAL HOLDINGS
THE AGRIOS PLATFORM
LOWERS COST
OF
PRODUCTION
MODULAR
EQUIPMENT,
HIGHLY
SCALABLE
FLEXIBILITY TO
MONITOR, MANAGE
& ADAPT NUTRIENTS
FASTER, MORE
UNIFORM AND
RELIABLE GROWTH
FLEXIBLE GROWING
SYSTEM SUITS
MULTIPLE GROWING
SITUATIONS
EXPOSED ROOTS
NUTRIENT
SPRAYED
SPACE SAVING - USES
AS LITTLE AS 1/10 THE
GROWING SPACE
AS PLANTS GROWN IN
SOIL
NO SOIL OR OTHER
GROW MEDIA
& NEAR NEUTRAL
WATER USAGE
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A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
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OPERATIONS & MARKETAgrios has leased 30,000 ft2 of cultivation space to a Tier 3 producer
(allowable space per state regulations). The WA State facility serves as the
cornerstone of Agrios’ operations and expansion efforts.
FACILITIES:
• Highly automated multi purpose operations:
• Cultivation / Agronomy
• Processing
• R&D in various disciplines
• Bio & video monitored
Washington State
Market is:
• Mature cannabis market
• Serves both Medical & Recreational customers
Home to numerous Hi Tech companies
TIER 3
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) categorizes licensed cannabis producers on a
tiered system. The tier rating of a license is based on the canopy area that can becultivated.
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REDUCINGCARBON FOOTPRINT
LOWERS COSTSAgrios’ comprehensive aeroponic growing solutions create optimal
environments for growing sustainable crops, profits and value.
Our Lessee has significantly reduced their carbon footprint,
while lowering production costs and increasing yield.
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70% NUTRIENT Reduction
63% ENERGYReduction
A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
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Operating efficiencies
provide cost reduction &
environmental benefits
Less energy while providing
high yields
80% LABOUR Reduction
Automation in most
areas of the facility
90% WATER Reduction
Efficiencies create higher yield
at lower cost, ensures producer
remains competitive
OUR
REDUCTIONS
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A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
Cultivating Costs
The graph shows the cost of cultivation in various settings.
Agrios’ facility can produce 4 -5 harvests per annum at approximately 1.00 per gram.
A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
“DATA GIVES YOU OPTIONS”
▪ Data gives you options to increase the
quality and efficiency of yield and of a
premium product
▪ Data provides information for the
future replication of optimal
growing environments.
▪ Data sets from different growing
conditions are compared to develop
strategies for optimization of the
cultivation environment.
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DEVELOPING THE
“GOLD STANDARD”IN CANNABIS
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What happens with all the data that is
collected by the monitoring systems?
YIELD CONSISTENCY
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▪ Recent results for Harvest 11 were compared to THC ranges
for other WA cultivators growing the same strain which had
at least 10 data points to compare.
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AO Strain THC Levels Compared To Other
Producers*
Var: +/- 13 13 11 7 7 4 10 10 8 3
Consistent
Variance +/- 3
High: 18.25%
Low: 15.01%
Average: 17.13%
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YIELD CONSISTENCY AO
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Compared against the range of High and Low, for other WA
cultivators, the Agrios Lessee is producing consistent THC
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AO THC Levels by Harvest
THC levels of
the AO strain of
cannabis were
measured over
11 harvests at
Agrios facility.
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Documented global standard for strain purity
International regulation of strains being developed
Universal catalogue of the number/variety of current
cannabis strains
THE CANNABIS SECTOR HAS NO:
TRACKING STRAINS IS IMPORTANT FOR:
Setting standards for medical cannabis
Maintaining future strain purity
Creating a global database of cannabis genetics
A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
SETTING THE
“GOLD STANDARD”
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT& MARKETING POWERHOUSE
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Robert LantermanVP Product Development
Michael HammerStrategic Advisor
55+ YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE
in premium brand development, breakthrough
product innovation, and marketing
$1B+ JOINT VENTURE
and strategic partnership experience with
world’s top consumer brands
HISTORY OF EXPONENTIAL GROWTH
in the Cannabis sector
Creating added revenue
streams for healthy
sustained growth
Robust products suite to meet
consumer demand for wellness
solutions (sleep, pain, etc.)
Ability to replicate product
manufacturing globally using
Agrios platform for unparalleled
crop consistency
Multi-tier product groups
using THC and CBD
$
A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
VERTICAL
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INTEGRATION
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REVENUEMODEL
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A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
A G R I O S G L O BA L H O L D I N G S LT D .
SHARECAPITALSTRUCTURE
ISSUED & OUTSTANDING
Initial Financing Rounds 45,126,509TimberLand Bay Acquisition 29,166,667Last Financing (C$0.60/shr) 9,344,213Greenfields Acquisition 2,164,220Total I&O 85,801,609
OTHER SECURITIES
Performance & Finders Warrants
15,608,653
Stock Options 7,050,000Fully Diluted 108,460,262
*Data Effective June 30, 2019
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AGRIOS AT A GLANCE
AGRIOS
• Infinitely scalable to ensure continual new and diversified revenue streams
• On expansion path nationally and internationally
• Experts in data driven analytics, agronomy oversight, business development, and
product marketing
DATA DRIVEN
• Automated data collection in real time
• Data analytics interprets raw information enabling development of actionable
processes
• Collecting, analyzing, and implementing unparalleled data-analytics to eliminate
inconsistencies, and optimize crop yields
AEROPONIC CULTIVATION
• Cleanest, most precise, and highest efficiency aeroponic cultivation in the cannabis
sector
• Reduced growth periods, more harvests per annum
• Sustainable, ecofriendly, efficient operating expenses, pivot capable
PREMIUM QUALITY
• Meeting the market’s insatiable demand for premium, quality-controlled, and safe
cannabis products
• Optimizing growing conditions to enhance product quality and ensure consistency on
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DATA DRIVEN AGRONOMY
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A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
Data analytics driven approach to agronomy
in a controlled aeroponic environment
Collection / analysis of actionable data enables
strategies to optimize / replicate crop grow cycles
Consistency of crop quality and yield important
to cannabis industry
Consistent crops and quality is integral to developing
grading standardization for medicinal cannabis products
Facilities are easily repurposed to grow other high value
cash crops driven by the same data analytics approach.
A G R I O S G L O B A L H O L D I N G S L T D .
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