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BRINGING CANNABIS TO THE LUXURY WELLNESS MARKET CSE:BOSS OTCQB:BOSQF Frankfurt:YG3 OWNER OF 1 Disclaimer Forward looking information Market data disclaimer This presentation contains "forward looking information" within the


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BRINGING CANNABIS TO THE LUXURY WELLNESS MARKET

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Forward looking information

This presentation contains "forward looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Wherever possible, words such as "plans", "expects", or "does not expect", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "anticipate" or "does not anticipate", "believe", "intend" and similar expressions or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, have been used to identify forward looking information. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of The Yield Growth Corp. to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Although The Yield Growth Corp. has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward looking statements are based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and

  • pinions of management made in light of its experience and its perception of trends, current

conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such statements are made, but which may prove to be incorrect. Management believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are reasonable.

Market data disclaimer

This presentation includes market and industry data that has been obtained from third party sources including publications from various industries, and where appropriate, certain numbers, including dollar amounts, have been rounded out by us to avoid lengthy numbers. We believe that this industry data is accurate and that its estimates and assumptions are reasonable; however, there are no assurances as to the accuracy or completeness of this data. Third party sources generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable; however there are no assurances as to the accuracy or completeness of included information. Although the data is believed to be reliable, we have not independently verified any of the data from third party sources referred to in this presentation or ascertained the underlying economic assumptions relied upon by such sources. 2

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(BC)

Urban Juve Provisions Inc.

Corporate Overview

Thrive Activations Inc.

UJ BEVERAGES

UJ Beverages Inc.

YIELD BOTANICALS

Yield Botanicals Inc. Wright & Well Essentials Inc.

WRIGHT & WELL CBD

Wright & Well Manufacturing Inc. 3

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Urban Juve Provisions Inc.

➔ Direct to consumer sales within Canada and the US via e-commerce site ➔ Retail distribution agreements with more than 110 brick and mortar stores across North America since the beginning of 2019

Wright & Well Essentials inc.

➔ Licencing agreement to manufacture and distribute to 400 Oregon stores via partnership with NovaPaths

Wright & Well Manufacturing Inc.

➔ Legal US retail and e-commerce distribution channel for beauty, health and wellness brands with legal hemp and CBD products for distribution throughout the United States

UJ Beverages inc.

➔ Line of eight wellness beverage formulas to be infused with CBD and THC and one capsule product intended to treat hangovers.

Yield Botanicals Inc.

➔ Proprietary patent pending extraction technology combining Ayurveda therapeutic extraction methods with modern science and commercial hemp root oil production.

Thrive Activations Inc.

➔ Provides management personnel and expertise to small and growing companies

Multiple revenue streams via 6 subsidiary companies

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Shares Outstanding: Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding: Market Capitalization: Average Volume:

Share Structure

89.285M 130.796M ~$43M (as at market close May 31, 2019)

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Management/Insider Shareholdings: 2018 Revenues: Debt: IPO Financing:

~27% (shares only)) $0.00 (zero debt) $0.50 $3.1M (as at November 30, 2018)

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~371K shares/day ( since 12.14.18 IPO)

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Financial Overview

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Quarter Ended

  • Feb. 28th, 2019

Year Ended

  • Nov. 30, 2018

Revenue $ 800,714 $ 3,055,442 Cash on hand $ 3,707,096 $ 36,211 Total assets $ 6,959,067 $ 2,612,345 Net assets $ 5,458,774 $ 1,329,204

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Proven Management Team

The growing executive team has deep experience with global brands including Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, M·A·C Cosmetics, Skechers, Best Buy, Aritzia, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi Corporation.

A Growing Market for Cannabis and Hemp Wellness Products

Relaxing regulations, secure intellectual property and an intimate understanding of the luxury consumer positions Yield Growth for dominance in the market.

Diverse Revenue Streams

Revenue is driven by e-commerce sales, sales & distribution partnerships, and product licensing and services provided through various subsidiary companies.

Proprietary Formulas and Technology

Yield Growth has proprietary extraction technology for CBD and THC extraction as well as for the production of hemp root extract. It has developed or acquired over 200 high quality cannabis product formulas for edibles, topicals and beverages and has 12 patents pending.

Investment Highlights

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➔ Global wellness market value: $4.2 trillion in 2015*. ➔ Global cannabis market value: Expected to surpass $31 billion by 2021**. ➔ US Farm Bill signed into law in December 2018 creates potential $10.6 Billion industrial hemp industry

* Global Wellness Institute “Statistics and Facts”. Summary accessible online at: https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/press-room/statistics-and-facts/ 8

Target Market

Canada & International

Distribution Channels

1. Urban Juve e-commerce available internationally 2. Urban Juve retail available in Canada and the U.S. 3. Digital kiosk marketing in high traffic malls in Hong Kong 4. Digital media marketing targeting residents in LA, San Francisco, NY, Toronto, Vancouver 5. Wright & Well CBD set up for U.S. Distribution & THC product sales in Oregon, U.S.

** Deloitte. “Insights into the recreational marijuana market: Exploring opportunities and challenges” accessible

  • nline at: https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/pages/deloitte-analytics/articles/recreational-marijuana-market.htmla

***New Frontier Data

➔ Limited direct competition in our area of focus: High-end, natural, wellness products. ➔ Chinese hemp sales totaled $1.1 billion in 2017, approaching 1/3 of the $3.1 billion global market, with sales forecasted to grow to $1.5 billion (up 36%) by 2020***

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➔ Aug 01, 2018-Molson Coors Canada (NYSE: TAP; TSX: TPX) Announce Joint Venture with Hydropothecary Corporation (HEXO:TSX) ➔ August 15, 2018-Constellation Brands (STX:NYSE), a massive alcohol beverage company, announced $5 billion investment into Canopy Growth (WEED:TSX) ➔ December 7, 2018-Marlboro maker Altria Group Inc. (MO:NYSE) announced they will invest $2.4 billion in Canadian cannabis producer Cronos Group Inc (CRON:TSX)

Savvy brands know that participating in the cannabis industry is a competitive imperative—and they’re already buying in.

Skincare industry poised for investment into the space

Yield Growth and its subsidiaries represent a potential turnkey opportunity for major brands, with leading edge cannabis-infused skincare products already on the market.

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Penny Green

President, CEO & Director Yield Growth CEO, Urban Juve

  • Serial entrepreneur and securities lawyer with over two decades of experience in online music, international film distribution,

mobile payments, blockchain technology, crowdsourcing, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce and cannabis

  • Co-founder of Merus Labs Inc. (TSX:MSL, NASDAQ:MSLI-Q), which was acquired by Norgine B.V. in 2017 for $342 million
  • Recognized in PROFIT Magazine's W100 most successful entrepreneurs and included in PROFIT 500 Fastest Growing

companies in 2015 and 2016

Rick Huang

CFO

  • Former CFO of Hanwei Energy Services corporation (TSX: HE)
  • Chair of the Audit Committee for 3 Tier Logic (TSXV: TTM) and Chair of the Governance Committee and member of the Audit
  • Committee of Poydras Gaming Finance Corp. (TSXV: PYD)
  • Negotiated for international joint ventures, including drafting shareholders’ agreements, establishing international legal

entities, and assets transfers

Amy Frankel

VP Licensing and General Counsel

  • Former Co-general Counsel of Aritzia LP (TSX: ATZ) and Associate General Counsel of Skechers USA Inc. (NYSE: SKX)
  • Over 15 years working in vertically integrated consumer product retail industry
  • Expertise negotiating license and distribution agreements and managing international intellectual property portfolios

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Thomas Bond

Director Yield Growth Chairman Urban Juve

  • COO and CFO of M.A.C. Cosmetics from 1993-1999, helping grow annual revenues from $12 million to over $300 million, until

the company was acquired by Estee Lauder (NYSE:EL)

  • 35 years experience partnering with entrepreneur businesses to build and deliver the operational and financial infrastructure to

support annual double-digit revenue growth holding C-level financial and operational positions with companies engaged in cosmetics, apparel, and construction including M.A.C Cosmetics, Cover FX Skin Care and Tridel

Sandi Lesueur

President Urban Juve

  • Former CEO of Riversol Skin Care Solutions & founder of Riversol MD, in collaboration with VP of Canadian Dermatology

Association, Dr. Jason Rivers

  • Former Director of International Business for OOH Lifestyle, a cosmetics brand associated with Oprah Winfrey’s makeup

artist, Derrick Rutledge

  • Deep expertise in health and wellness, global production, distribution, and brand cohesion

Leadership Team

Jeff B. Smith

Chairman of Yield Growth Advisory Board

  • Chairman of Yield Growth Advisory Board. Current Global Chief Transformation Officer and former Group Chairman for

Consumer North America for Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

  • Jeff’s division represented more than 42% of global revenue, and over US$6.5 billion in annual revenue with mid-single digit

growth rates. In 2011, Jeff was appointed President, U.S. Skincare for North America and had full P&L responsibility for the Skincare portfolio within the U.S.

  • As President of Johnson & Johnson’s largest business unit, Jeff grew it from the 3rd largest skincare company to #1 in the U.S.
  • ver 3.5 years.
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Growing Global Distribution Network

ipsy: Yield Growth has signed a marketing and sales alliance with ipsy, the world’s largest beauty community of 3 million+ monthly members, more than half a billion content views every month and relationships with more than 8,000 digital content creators, to include Urban Juve’s line of hemp based beauty products in its Glam Bag, making the products available for purchase on Shopper, ipsy’s exclusive ecommerce marketplace. China: Beginning in June, Urban Juve’s line of hemp beauty products will be available for purchase from pop-up kiosks rotating through luxury shopping malls and major locations throughout Hong Kong and through China’s most popular messaging app, WeChat, which has more than one billion monthly active users worldwide.

  • Chinese hemp sales totaled $1.1 billion in 2017, ~1/3 of the $3.1 billion global market, with sales

forecasted to grow to $1.5 billion (up 36%) by 2020*

  • Online retail sales in China totaled about $1.33 trillion in 2018, an increase of 23.90% compared

with 2017** Brick & Mortar: In just 5 months, more than 110 brick and mortar retail locations signed on to carry the Urban Juve line of skin and body care products. Through our internal sales force we expect that number continues to grow with a goal of 1000 stores to carry our products this year. Oregon Yield Growth is preparing to ship its Wright & Well line of therapeutic products this June to our distribution partner, Nova Paths, which has a 400 store network throughout Oregon.

*New Frontier Data **National Bureau of Statistics of China

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Marketing and Design Partners

Creating Brands That Truly Resonate

Yield Growth is working with industry-leading partners to capture the hearts of wellness-minded

  • customers. Every aspect of our products, packaging and overall customer experience is thoughtfully

executed to turn first-time buyers into true brand advocates. ipsy Not only is Ipsy one of the most popular beauty subscription boxes in the world, it’s also a platform with global reach. Their revolutionary community aims to democratize beauty and make it accessible and affordable for everyone. Yield Growth is partnering with ipsy to place Urban Juve products in their subscription box, and deliver custom, educational content to subscribers worldwide. The Design Spot New York-based design firm The Design Spot is an award-winning agency with deep experience in skin care, hair care, doctor brands, cosmetics and fragrance brands. They will lead overall brand direction for packaging, merchandising and point-of-sale deliverables for Yield Growth subsidiaries. The team was selected for their impressive portfolio, including work for Brandt MD, L’Oreal USA, Origins, Revlon, Unilever – Dove and hundreds more. Major Tom Major Tom is a leading digital agency based in New York, Toronto and Vancouver. Their top-level strategy, implementation and technological capabilities help to humanize modern marketing, and drive strategic

  • goals. Yield Growth is partnering with Major Tom to execute targeted, multi-channel digital advertising,

creating brand awareness and driving conversions in key markets across North America. Cornerstone Strategic Branding CSB is a New York-based strategic branding firm whose clients include major international brands like Perrier, Nestle, Seagrams and Labatt. They are industry-leaders in research-based strategy—anchoring all their work in thorough market research to yield the best possible results. CSB is undertaking a complete a visual positioning study in order to create brand and packaging design for our hemp and cannabis beverage lines, which are currently in development.

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Licensing Agreements

Nova Paths LLC Nova Paths LLC is an Oregon Liquor Control Commission approved manufacturer and distributor of cannabis products throughout the state. The company is well established in Oregon, manufacturing and distributing brands like Top Hat, Pure Ratios, Majesty Cosmetics, Doctor Terpene, Happy Daze, Honu Inc. Pure Vape, Lissa’s Tasty Treats, Allay Topicals, Alto Essentials and several

  • thers. Yield Growth established an

agreement with Nova Paths, who will manufacture and distribute Wright & Well-branded THC and CBD-infused therapeutic products through a wide network of 400 stores in Oregon. Terms: Nova Paths will retain a fee of 25% of the wholesale revenues from sales of Wright & Well, and will pay the balance of wholesale revenue, less certain expenses.

Diversifying revenue through definitive agreements with forward-thinking companies

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Urban Juve Provisions

Blending Ayurveda-inspired wellness with modern science, Urban Juve is launching over 50 proprietary skincare and wellness products infused with Cannabis Sativa hemp root and hemp seed oil. Urban Juve sells directly to North American consumers through its e-commerce site and over 110 retailers. Canadian brick and mortar distribution has just begun in 2019 through a sales partnership. This subsidiary is already in revenues with licensing and sales revenues received and 11 products now for sale.

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Line of cannabis sativa hemp oil infused skincare products in Canada, US and Europe

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*Refer to Urban Juve™ lookbook for timely product information.

Products available world wide via e-commerce website with distribution a growing number of retail locations across North America.

Phase 1

e-commerce and retail sale in Nov. 2018

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Urban Juve Provisions Inc.

Products

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Wright & Well

Wright & Well branded products will be launching in the legal cannabis market in Oregon, and will serve the growing number of wellness-minded people seeking new ways to take control of their health. Sophisticated, familiar and intelligent, the new brand aims to demystify the world of cannabis and make it more accessible for a wider audience. Through a licensing agreement with Nova Paths LLC—an approved manufacturer and distributor of cannabis products licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission—Wright & Well will manufacture and distribute THC- and CBD-infused topicals through a distribution network of 400 stores. As part of the agreement, Nova Paths will retain a fee of 25% of the wholesale revenues from sales of Wright & Well, and certain expenses, to Wright & Well.

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Yield Growth Subsidiary

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Wright & Well

Leading the charge with CBD and THC-infused wellness

Wright & Well branded products are launching in the legal cannabis markets of Oregon and California, and will serve the growing number of wellness-minded people seeking new ways to take control of their health. Sophisticated, familiar and intelligent, the new brand aims to demystify the world of cannabis and make it more accessible for a wider audience. Through a licensing agreement with Nova Paths LLC, Wright & Well will manufacture and distribute THC- and CBD-infused topicals through a distribution network of 400

  • stores. As part of the agreement, Nova Paths will

retain a fee of 25% of the wholesale revenues from sales of Wright & Well, and pay the balance of wholesale revenue, less certain expenses, to Wright & Well. Wright & Well is also preparing to launch a line of full spectrum CBD tinctures, body balm, body gel and body oil in California this summer. The Brightfield Group estimates the hemp-CBD market alone could hit $22 billion by 2022.

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Distribution

Accessing the marketplace at multiple touchpoints

Yield Growth has an inhouse sales force focused on broadening our presence in brick and mortar retail locations across North

  • America. Lead by Urban Juve President Sandi

Lesueur, we have secured distribution for Urban Juve products through more than 110 retail locations across North America, and built a state-of-the-art e-commerce site to serve customers in the US and Canada. In addition, licensing agreements and sales alliances provide even broader distribution including in Oregon and China.

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ipsy

Bringing the power of hemp to the subscription box market

ipsy is the world’s largest beauty community, with over three million monthly members, more than half a billion content views every month and relationships with 8,000+ digital content creators. Yield Growth has signed a consumer marketing and sales alliance with ipsy to put Urban Juve products in the company’s Glam Bag. Educational videos and product details will augment the deliveries and promotion, and ipsy social media marketing is projected to generate millions of

  • impressions. Urban Juve products will also be

available for purchase on Shopper, ipsy’s exclusive e-commerce marketplace.

“The subscription e-commerce market has grown by more than 100% percent a year over the past five years, with the largest retailers generating more than $2.6B in sales in 2016, up from $57.0M in 2011…Amazon Subscribe & Save, Dollar Shave Club, Ipsy, Blue Apron and Birchbox are the five most popular subscription sites in 2018.”

  • Forbes
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WeChat and PopSquare

Accessing China’s billion dollar hemp market

Chinese hemp sales totaled $1.1 billion in 2017, approaching one third of the $3.1 billion global market—and sales are forecasted to grow to $1.5 billion (up 36%) by 2020*. Online retail sales in China totaled about $1.33 trillion in 2018, an increase of 23.9% compared with 2017**. Yield Growth has signed an agreement with Pontier Services to make Urban Juve products available for sale through WeChat, China’s number one messaging platform with more than one billion monthly active users. A marketing campaign with a PopSquare kiosk will also rotate through high-traffic shopping destinations in Hong Kong beginning in June 2019.

*New Frontier Data **National Bureau of Statistics of China

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Urban Juve Retail Sales

Entering the market with an expert team

Over 110 retail locations have signed on to carry Urban Juve’s line of wellness products since the beginning of 2019, including Healthy Planet, which now has 29 locations across Canada, New stores being added each week with a goal to reach 1000 locations within the year.

Notable locations carrying Urban Juve include:

1. Vegan Supply, Healthfood stores - Vancouver and Surrey locations 2. Smoking Lily, Designer Boutiques - Vancouver and Victoria locations 3. Vita Save, Healthfood stores - Vancouver, North Vancouver and online stores 4. Yes Wellness, Healthfood store - Surrey and online store 5. Dr Kristen Bovee, Naturopathic Doctor at Hydrate IV Wellness Centre in Victoria BC 6. Market on Millstream, large Healthfood store and grocer in Victoria BC 7. Wellth Pharmacy in Toronto: full-service, compounding pharmacy + clinic located in downtown Toronto 8. Smith’s Pharmacy in Toronto: one of the largest Professional Naturopathic Dispensaries in Canada

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Wright & Well Retail Sales Plan

Securing the best in business first

Every aspect of the Wright & Well brand—including its name, packaging and supporting materials—is rooted in thorough industry and consumer research. To complement the formulations, the look and feel of the brand resonates with the intended audience. Our signature “bloom box” creates a surprising experience for the first-time user, along with a special message underneath the bottle designed to

  • delight. This packaging stands out on any shelf to

help boost sales. Our entry into the market was thoughtful and executed with intention. We laid a plan to maximize impact in the emerging market while safely working within guidelines and regulations. We are well-positioned to support expanding markets with strategic partners, including a Portland-based media group, Gold and Yashar, who have specialized knowledge of the cannabis industry. Leveraging their expertise, the team is designing omni-channel marketing assets for radio, tv and digital channels that are tailored specifically for the Oregon market. In addition, Yield Growth will host a launch event in Portland with brand ambassadors.

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Wright & Well Manufacturing Inc.

Cosmetics and Wellness Products Infused with CBD

Wright & Well Manufacturing is a retail and e-commerce sales distribution channel established for legal cannabis beauty, health and wellness products throughout the US. Based on our proprietary method for hemp root oil extraction, Wright & Well offers consumer skincare and wellness products infused with CBD. All Wright & Well products are formulated by an Ayurvedic practitioner with three decades of experience, and rigorously tested for quality, purity and safety. The initial distribution portfolio goal is ten brands, including Yield Growth’s own Urban Juve and a Wright & Well CBD product line in

  • development. Wright & Well’s core services

include distribution, legal analysis, marketing, B2B sales and e-commerce support for

  • brands. Wright & Well will charge a

distribution fee as a percentage of sales, plus fees for added services.

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What is Cannabidiol (CBD)?

CBD is a phytocannabinoid—a chemical compound derived from Cannabis hemp. It has a very similar genetic makeup to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but is completely non-psychoactive, and won’t result in a “high.” Numerous medical studies suggest CBD could compete as the leading natural treatment for a variety of conditions. Benefits:

  • Legal in the US if the content under 0.03%
  • Legal in Canada if derived from non-flower parts of

industrial hemp plant

  • 100% natural
  • Non-toxic
  • Zero side effects
  • Safe to use with other medications
  • Safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women
  • Safe for pets

Effectively treats:

  • Swelling
  • Joint pain
  • Migraines
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • PTSD
  • ADD and ADHD
  • Eating disorders
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
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Thrive Activations Inc.

Yield Growth Subsidiary

Thrive Activations Inc. provides management personnel, technology and marketing strategies, and business incubation services to growing companies. The brand makes leading-edge technology and growth solutions accessible to businesses and licensee partners seeking a competitive advantage. This company is in revenues and currently has two clients: HeyBryan Media and Antler Retail.

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penny@yieldgrowth.com | M +1 604 617 7979 rick@yieldgrowth.com | M +1 778 990 3693

Penny Green

Co-Founder, President & CEO, Director

Rick Huang

Chief Financial Officer

Contact

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Kristina Pillon

Investor Relations

invest@yieldgrowth.com

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sandi@yieldgrowth.com | M +1 604 202 1379

Sandi Lesueur

President of Urban Juve Director of Brand Development, The Yield Growth Corp.

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