Namaste Technologies Announces Settlement Agreement in Class Action Lawsuit

TORONTO, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Namaste Technologies Inc. ("Namaste" or the "Company") (TSXV: N) (FRANKFURT: M5BQ) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF) today announced that it has reached settlements, in principle, of the securities class actions that were commenced against it in Canada and the US in 2018. $2.15 million US will be paid to settle all claims in the Canadian action and $2.75 million US will be paid to settle all claims in the US action. Namaste's contribution to the settlement amounts, which are principally being funded by Namaste's insurance, will be less than $500,000 US. The settlements are made without any admission or finding of liability and are subject to court approval. 

"Settling these class action lawsuits removes a major business and capital markets distraction, while clearing our path ahead to increase resources and focus on what will grow the Company," said Meni Morim, Interim CEO of Namaste Technologies. "We're on track to becoming the world's most customer focused cannabis marketplace, and this settlement is a win-win for Namaste Shareholders and business partners alike."

Namaste Technologies powers the ultimate online customer experience for medicinal cannabis and related products. Beginning with NamasteMD.com, the Company's integrated telemedicine application, Namaste connects medical clients with health care practitioners to more readily issue and renew cannabis prescriptions online. Featuring the first Canadian Medical Sales-Only Licence, the Company's own Cannmart.com is your 'everything cannabis store' offering clients a large variety of strains to fill their prescription needs. Namaste's unique artificial intelligence (AI) engine incorporated in its platforms and related Uppy App, completes our ecosystem by identifying the right product and pairing to address specific medical cannabis requirements. Namaste also provides vaporizers and accessories across several platforms operating in several countries. Namaste's global technology addresses local needs in a burgeoning cannabis industry requiring smart solutions. For further information about Namaste, please log onto www.Namastetechnologies.com

Information on the Company and its many products can be accessed through the links below:

NamasteTechnologies.com
NamasteMD.com
Cannmart.com
NamasteVapes.ca
Everyonedoesit.ca

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SOURCE Namaste Technologies Inc.