Champignon Brands Inc., is pleased to announce that the British Columbia Securities Commission and Ontario Securities Commission (the “Commissions”) have revoked their cease trade orders against the Company effective April 22, 2021.
“We are pleased to be moving forward with a strengthened team and focus on governance. We have successfully advanced our business strategy to establish a network of clinics designed to provide rapid-acting treatments for adults with depression,” said Dr. Roger McIntyre, Chairman and CEO. “Depression is known to be one of the most disabling conditions across Canada and around the world. In addition, we have also been able to advance our research and development towards discovering novel drug treatments for individuals affected by depression.”
“The stress of the COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented, and it has highlighted the need to provide novel treatments for individuals suffering from depression. We are well positioned to be a leader in both implementing rapid-acting ketamine/esketamine-based treatments for depression and discovering innovative future treatments for persons affected by depression.”
Resumption of Trading
Following the revocation of the cease trade orders and the CSE’s acceptance of the Listing Statement referred to below, the Company anticipates that trading of its Common Shares on the CSE will recommence on April 23, 2021.
The Company’s Common Shares were cease traded by the Commissions for (i) content deficiency in the Company’s material change report dated April 30, 2020, and (ii) failure to provide periodic disclosure for the interim period ended June 30, 2020.
Steps taken by Champignon During the Cease Trade Period
All the above documents are available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Share Cancellation
In addition, effective April 12, 2021, the Company received voluntary contributions of capital from existing shareholders, resulting in the cancellation of 9,780,000 Common Shares. The total number of Common Shares outstanding is consequently reduced from 177,290,212 to 167,510,212 Common Shares.
About Champignon
Champignon Brands Inc. (https://champignonbrands.com) is a medical solutions company that aims to reduce the illness burden of brain-based mental disorders (e.g., major depressive disorder). Its operations are primarily focused on (i) owning and operating multidisciplinary clinics providing treatment for mental health disorders and (ii) research activities related to discovering and commercializing novel drugs and delivery methods.
Champignon develops ketamine and psilocybin derivatives and other psychedelic products from the Company’s IP development platform. Champignon, through its wholly owned subsidiary, the Canadian Rapid Treatment Center of Excellence Inc., currently operates multidisciplinary community-based clinics offering rapid-onset treatments for depression located in Mississauga, Toronto, and Ottawa and Montreal.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
“Dr. Roger S. McIntyre“
Dr. Roger S. McIntyre
Chairman & CEO