Thursday, April 6, 2017

Cannabis Stock News: ICC International Cannabis Corporation (TSX VENTURE: $ICC) Included in First Medical #Marijuana #ETF - (TSX: $HMMJ)

Cannabis Stock News: ICC International Cannabis Corporation (TSX VENTURE: $ICC) Included in First Medical #Marijuana #ETF - (TSX: $HMMJ)

Vancouver, British Columbia - April 6, 2017 (Investorideas.com Newswire) ICC International Cannabis Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ICC) ("ICC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has been included in the Horizons Medical Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (TSX:HMMJ). The Company represented approximately 2.1% of the index weight as at market close on April 5, 2017.
The North American Marijuana Index tracks the leading public cannabis companies operating in the United States and Canada and gives investors up to date, centralized news on the securities deemed to be well positioned within the multi-billion dollar cannabis industry. Selected companies must meet stringent trading guidelines including having a minimum market capitalization of $30 million and daily trading volumes of above $400K.
"We are delighted to have Abattis added to the The Marijuana Index and look forward to sharing our story with investors closely tracking this exciting sector," stated Abattis CFO, Rene David. "As we approach sector legalization, we'll start to see markets broaden their reach from the closely covered cultivation and growing players to those advancing the technology and biosciences side of the cannabis industry," added Mr. David.
Abattis' subsidiary Northern Vine Labs is set to open its doors this month and will legally be able to test dried plant products, extracts, derivatives and edibles for licensed producers and patients under the ACMPR regulatory framework. Management will continue to provide timely updates on these developments in the coming weeks.
About Abattis Bioceuticals Corp.
Abattis is a specialty agricultural technology and biotechnology company which aggregates, integrates, and invests in agricultural technologies and biotechnology services for the legal cannabis industry developing in Can"The establishment of the first medical marijuana ETF is an important milestone for the cannabis industry as a whole and specifically for ICC. In a fast changing industry, we believe this ETF is a significant vote of confidence for this up and coming asset class," commented Guillermo Delmonte, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "As a producer of cannabis with operations outside of Canada, being included in the ETF serves as another layer of credibility for the Company."
To be eligible for inclusion in this ETF, issuers must meet certain minimum asset, market capitalization and liquidity thresholds.
ABOUT ICC INTERNATIONAL CANNABIS CORPORATION
The Company has operations in Uruguay, and is focused on the licensed production, development and sale of recreational cannabis, cannabinoid extracts and by-products for medicinal uses and industrial hemp. For more information, please see www.intcannabiscorp.com.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Certain information in this press release may constitute forward-looking information. This information is based on current expectations that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, including the Company's ability to obtain any requisite regulatory approvals. Actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward looking-statements unless and until required by securities laws applicable to the Company. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available at www.sedar.com.
Contact Information
ICC International Cannabis Corporation
Guillermo Delmonte
Chief Executive Officer and Director
598-2900-0000
ir@intcannabiscorp.com
www.intcannabiscorp.com


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