CALGARY, ALBERTA – June 22, 2023 –Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. (the “Company” or “Decibel”) (TSX-V:DB) (OTCQB:DBCCF), a market leader in premium cannabis and extract manufactured products, is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand, Vox, and the introduction of its first product line, Vox Popz crushable extract pre-rolls.
Vox Popz pre-rolls are expected to be available to order for licensed retailers in Alberta on June 23rd, in British Columbia the week of June 26th, in Saskatchewan the week of July 3rd, and in Ontario in Q4 2023.
“We are thrilled to introduce the Vox brand and the first ever crushable style pre-roll to the Canadian market with Vox Popz” said Warren Matzelle, Chief Marketing and Product Officer. “The launch of Vox Popz showcases the consumer-focused new, unique, and innovative pipeline Decibel has built and continues to execute against. Vox Popz crushable pre-rolls are just the beginning, and we have an exciting lineup of innovative products planned under the Vox brand.”
Each Vox Popz pre-roll is made from premium whole flower and a flavour-enhancing extract that can be ‘popped’ to deliver an extra burst of cannabis extract flavour. The initial launch of the Vox Popz line will come in four flavours:
- Vox Popz Frosted Kush Mintz 3×0.5g
- Vox Popz Grape Ice 3×0.5g
- Vox Popz Watermelon Punch 3×0.5g
- Vox Popz Mango OG 3×0.5g
The Vox brand promises to provide a range of ready-to-consume products, empowering consumers to customize their cannabis experiences to their individual preferences. Under the Vox brand, Decibel aims to offer customers unique, vivid experiences and approachable innovation.
About Decibel
Decibel is a consumer-focused cannabis company focused on delivering products that delight customers through a commitment to robust innovation and product quality. Leading brands General Admission, Qwest, and Vox are among its portfolio sold both across Canada and beginning to extend towards new countries to create a global footprint. Decibel operates a processing and manufacturing facility in Calgary, Alberta, and two cultivation facilities in Creston, British Columbia, and Battleford, Saskatchewan.
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Forward Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.
In this news release, forward-looking statements relate to, among other things: the Company’s strategy, focus and values; the Company’s expectations of when Vox Popz pre rolls will be available to order in certain provinces; the Company’s expectations that it will launch additional Vox brand products in the future and that it will offer a customizable experience for Decibel’s customers; that Decibel will create a global footprint; and the Company’s other business plans and expectations. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: risks relating to delays, regulatory changes and impacts, capital requirements, construction impacts, the ability to obtain and maintain licences to retail cannabis products; review of the Company’s production facilities by Health Canada and maintenance of licences (including any amendments thereto) from Health Canada in respect thereof; future legislative and regulatory developments involving cannabis; inability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, and/or inability to access sufficient capital on favourable terms; the labour market generally and the ability to access, hire and retain employees; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; timing and completion of construction and expansion of the Company’s production facilities and retail locations; the risk that the Company may not be able to meet consumer demand; the risk that Vox Popz pre rolls may not be available to order when anticipated in the provinces anticipated; and the risk that the Company may not launch additional Vox brand products in the future.
With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this press release, Decibel has made assumptions regarding, but not limited to: growth of the brand and recognition in Canada will lead to growth internationally; demand for Decibel’s products; Decibel’s ability to realize operational efficiencies and effect certain cost saving measures (including in the impact thereof); Decibel’s ability to enter new markets and industry verticals; Decibel’s ability to attract, develop and retain key personnel; Decibel’s ability to raise additional capital and to execute on its expansion plans; the timelines for new product launches, Decibel’s ability to continue investing in infrastructure and implement scalable controls, systems and processes to support its growth; the impact of competition; the changes and trends in Decibel’s industry or the global economy; the Company’s ability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations and obtain financing, if needed, on acceptable terms or at all; the general economic, financial market, regulatory and political conditions in which the Company operates; the ability of the Company to ship its products and maintain supply chain stability; consumer interest in the Company’s products; anticipated and unanticipated costs; government regulation of the Company’s activities and products; the timely receipt of any required regulatory approvals; the Company’s ability to conduct operations in a safe, efficient and effective manner; the Company’s construction plans and timeframe for completion of such plans; and the changes in laws, rules, regulations, and global standards.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of assumptions and risk factors is not exhaustive. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date hereof and Decibel does not undertake any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless so required by applicable securities laws.