Scythian Biosciences Applies for Name and Ticker Symbol Change

Scythian Biosciences (TSXV:SCYB) announced a name change for the company to Sol Global Investments Corp., the change will also apply to the company’s ticker symbol to “SOL.”

As quoted in the press release:

The Company will put the name change resolution before its shareholders at its next scheduled annual general meeting, which will be sometime in August 2018. The name change is also subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”).

Rob Reid, CEO of Scythian, said that “SOL Global Investments better reflects our strategy of identifying and developing cultivation assets, nurturing branded products and opening up ancillary opportunities outside of Canada. SOL also embodies a balanced, positive and healthy way of life – something that’s increasingly important today. We look forward to this new chapter in our Company’s development.”

The Company also announces the grant of an aggregate of 480,000 options and 32,646 deferred share units (“DSUs”) to Rob Reid, CEO of the Company. The options were granted at an exercise price of $4.00per share and exercisable for a period of five years following the date of grant. 1/3 of the options vest as of the first anniversary following the grant date, 1/3 of the options vest as of the second anniversary following the grant date and the remaining 1/3 of the options vest as of the third anniversary following the grant date.

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Source: globenewswire.com