Brick Brewing Reports First Quarter F2017 EBITDA of $1.9M

KITCHENER, ON-- June 02, 2016) - Highlights:

Net revenue increased to $9.5 million, from $7.7 million in the prior year.

Gross margin improved to 35.0% from 27.1%.

Selling, Marketing and Administration ("SM&A") expenses increased nominally to $1.9 million from $1.8 million.

EBITDA* improved to $1.9 million in the quarter, more than double the $0.9 million in prior year.

The Board of Directors re-affirmed the quarterly dividend, $0.012/share, payable July 25, 2016 to shareholders of record as of July 11, 2016. The dividend is classified as an eligible dividend.

Brick Brewing Co. Limited ("Brick" or the "Company") (BRB.TO), the largest Canadian-owned brewery in Ontario, today released financial results for the first quarter ended May 1, 2016. Brick reported first quarter EBITDA of $1.9 million on net revenue of $9.5 million.

Published: 02 June 2016

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The Fresh Market Agrees to be Acquired by Funds Managed by Affiliates of Apollo Global Management for $28.50 Per Share in Cash

Transaction Provides a Significant Premium to The Fresh Market Stockholders and a Strong Partner to Support the Company’s Future Growth

GREENSBORO, N.C. and NEW YORK, March 14, 2016 -- The Fresh Market, Inc. (TFM) (“The Fresh Market” or the “Company”), a growing specialty grocery retailer, and an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, LLC (APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) whereby certain funds managed by Apollo, a leading global alternative investment manager, will acquire The Fresh Market for approximately $1.36 billion.

The $28.50 per share all-cash offer by the Apollo Funds represents a premium of approximately 24% over The Fresh Market’s closing share price on March 11, 2016, and a premium of approximately 53% over the February 10, 2016 closing share price, the day prior to press speculation regarding a potential transaction.

Published: 14 March 2016

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Nasdaq M & A Up on News

Keurig Green Mountain to be Acquired by JAB Holding Company-Led Investor Group for $92 Per Share in Cash

Keurig Green Mountain to Become a Privately Owned Company Operating Independently as Part of JAB’s Global Coffee Platform

WATERBURY, Vt.--- Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (“Keurig Green Mountain”) (GMCR), a personal beverage system company that has revolutionized the way consumers create and enjoy beverages, and JAB Holding Company (“JAB”) today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which a JAB-led investor group will acquire Keurig Green Mountain for $92.00 per share in cash, or a total equity value of approximately $13.9 billion. The agreement, which has been unanimously approved by Keurig Green Mountain’s Board of Directors, represents a premium of approximately 77.9% over Keurig Green Mountain’s closing stock price on December 4, 2015.

Published: 07 December 2015

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Nasdaq M & A Up on News

Loblaw Reports a 10.0% Increase in Adjusted Basic EPS(2) and a 17.6% Increase in Basic EPS for the Third Quarter of 2015(1)

BRAMPTON, ON, November 18, 2015 - Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L.TO ) ("Loblaw" or the "Company") today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended October 10, 2015. The Company's third quarter report will be available in the Investor Centre section of the Company's website at loblaw.ca and will be filed with SEDAR and available at sedar.com.

"In the third quarter, our business remained focused on delivering the best in food experience, best in health and beauty, operational excellence, and growth," reported Galen G. Weston, President and Executive Chairman of Loblaw Companies Limited.

Published: 18 November 2015

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Financial Results Up on News

Mettrum Health Corporation launches line of hemp-based foods

Leading Health Canada licensed producer of medical cannabis now offers wide variety of hemp-based foods and skincare products

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TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2015 - Mettrum Health Corp. ("Mettrum") (TSXV:MT.V ) (TSXV:MT-WT.V ) has launched Mettrum Originals™, a line of hemp-based foods created with a focus on nutrition, great taste and convenience, giving Canadians an easy way to integrate hemp and its health benefits into their diets. The new Mettrum Originals™ line also includes non-food hemp products such as lip balm, hand cream and wood finish. Mettrum is a vertically integrated agri-pharmaceutical company focused on research, development, production and distribution of Health Canada licensed cannabis products and focuses on educating and resourcing healthcare practitioners and their patients.

Published: 23 September 2015

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New Product or Order Up on News TSXV

Brick Brewing Co Limited ( BRB )

Brick Brewing Reports First Quarter F2017 EBITDA of $1.9M

The Fresh Market Inc ( TFM )

The Fresh Market Agrees to be Acquired by Funds Managed by Affiliates of Apollo Global Management for $28.50 Per Share in Cash

Keurig Green Mountain Inc ( GMCR )

Keurig Green Mountain to be Acquired by JAB Holding Company-Led Investor Group for $92 Per Share in Cash

Loblaw Companies Limited ( L )

Loblaw Reports a 10.0% Increase in Adjusted Basic EPS(2) and a 17.6% Increase in Basic EPS for the Third Quarter of 2015(1)

Mettrum Health Corp ( MT )

Mettrum Health Corporation launches line of hemp-based foods