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Investor Presentation | January 2020

CSE: ABCS | OTCQX: ABAHF

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Investment Highlights

CSE: ABCS ITM FD Shares O/S3 ITM FD Market Cap4 Cash5


OTCQX: ABAHF 24.1m US$89.9m US$28.2m

Leading Brands Distribution Proprietary Products Market Opportunity


Leading brands with line of OTC Established and growing Patent pending formulations to Abacus’ brands cater to
pain relief and skincare distribution in major national provide fast and effective relief $7.4 billion pain relief market1
products containing CBD hemp retailers (B2C), health care
extract and oil practitioner offices (B2B), and $2.6 billion skincare
ecommerce platforms market2
1 AlliedMarket Research. (2018). Global Topical Pain Relief Market: Opportunities and Forecasts, 2018-2025. Portland, OR: Allied Analytics, LLP.
2 American Academy of Dermatology Association; Estimated annual medical costs for Acne ($846 million), Eczema ($314 million) and Contact Dermatitis ($1,529 million).
3 In-the-money fully diluted shares outstanding.; includes Proportionate Voting Shares and Subordinate Voting Shares, in-the-money Warrants and Options
4 Based on closing share price as of January 24th , 2020 of CAD $5.10 converted at USD/CAD 1.31
5 Reflects cash balance as of September 30, 2019.
Pharma Pedigree

Proprietary Formulations Manufacturing & Quality

Patent-pending formulations based on OTC pharmaceutical-grade products


15+ years of R&D by Aidance Scientific
(former parent) Produced in cGMP compliant facility by
contract manufacturer (Aidance)
Utilizing active pharmaceutical
ingredients, natural ingredients, essential Production capacity of over 400,000
oils, and CBD hemp extract and oil units/month - able to meet pent up
(Cannabis sativa L.) demand

4
CBDMEDIC:
Consumer Offering
Pain Relief Line:
Arthritis, Back & Neck, Active Sport, Muscle &
Joint, Foot Pain

Skincare Line:
Acne, Eczema, Itch & Rash

Product Forms:
Ointments, creams, pain sticks, sprays and
massage oils

Distribution:
7,800 retail locations across 49 states, including
the 3 largest US pharmacy chains

Opportunity:
100,000 retail locations in the US food,
drug and mass market (F/D/M)
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CBDMEDIC Q3 Retail Presence
Secured distribution in 20 retail Strong pipeline of additional CBDMEDIC holds unique position
pharmacy and grocery chains chains for 2020 across F/D/M with retailers as only pharma
representing over 34,500 channel brand vs. other lifestyle brands
locations

Retail Locations Carrying CBDMEDIC Retail Locations in Deployed Chains States Carrying CBDMEDIC

8,000 40,000 40

6,000 30,000 10,000 30


2,400 5

4,000 20,000 20

24,500 24 26
4,600 22,000
2,000 10,000 10
3,000
2,000 10,000 11

0 0 0
Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019

Current Retail Locations Deployment Jan. 2020 Total Locations in Deployed Chains Deployment Jan. 2020 Total States Deployment Jan. 2020
CBD CLINIC:
Health Practitioner Offering

Pain Relief Line:


High strength formulations to address varying
levels of pain

Product Forms:
Ointments, pain sticks and massage oils

Market:
Used in-practice and sold in over 14,500
practitioner offices

Distribution:
Leading national distributors

Opportunity:
Over 800,000 practitioners in the US
CBD CLINIC:
Growing Market Presence

Leading CBD brand in healthcare practitioner market

Key Segments: Chiropractors, massage therapy, acupuncture

Growing distribution - 2 large national distributors


(1 new in Q3) and several medium sized distributors

Plan to launch products targeted at specific segments over coming


quarters to drive penetration of existing segments and enter new
segments
Market Opportunity

CBD CLINIC & CBDMEDIC offer powerful all-natural alternatives

Pain1 Skincare2,3
Market Segments Acute & Chronic Acne Eczema Itch & Rash
Number of Americans affected 100 million 50 million 31 million 13 million
Market Value $7.4 billion $2.6 billion
RX Market Challenges High cost, poor tolerability, unfavorable side effects, concerns over long-term safety and abuse
OTC Market Challenges Limited advancements in technology

1 Allied
Market Research. (2018). Global Topical Pain Relief Market: Opportunities and Forecasts, 2018-2025. Portland, OR: Allied Analytics, LLP.
2 American Academy of Dermatology Association; Report “The burden of skin disease in the United States.”
3 American Academy of Dermatology Association; Estimated annual medical costs and number of affected people for Acne ($846 million), Eczema ($314 million) and Contact Dermatitis ($1,529 million).
Brand Strategy

9/10 Health Care Practitioners who use CBD CBDMEDIC brand generates highest
CLINIC recommend it over other topical revenue per store per month in largest
analgesics1 national pharmacy chain2

OTC formulation as competitive differentiator in the Leading pharmaceutical brand using active
practitioner market ingredients with known therapeutic benefit
Leverage existing customer base for repeat Expect acceleration of retail location additions in
purchases 2020
Penetration of new practitioner segments and Support of retail channel partners with active
deployment of unique products for those segments investment in brand awareness

1 - Data is based on a third party survey with 253 respondents. Health Care Practitioners are 96% composed of Chiropractors, Message Therapists, Acupuncturists and Physical Therapists
2 – Relative to other CBD topical brands, based on IRI industry data for the 4-week period ending October 6th 2019 for locations where CBDMEDIC is sold in chain
Marketing Initiatives – CBDMEDIC

• Partnered with Rob Gronkowski (Gronk) to increase brand awareness and launch a line of sports nutrition and
wellness products. Gronk advocacy campaign successful in bypassing advertising market hampered by regulatory
environment
• Full retail channel support program initiated including in-store displays, promotional programs and tie-ins
• Partnership with Gillette Stadium leverages Gronk partnership with CBDMEDIC; includes branding around stadium
and opportunity to hand out samples to over 2 million visitors annually
• Planned increase in marketing investment in Skincare line in 2020
Marketing Initiatives – CBD CLINIC

• Rebranded CBD CLINIC launching for 2020


• New digital marketing program launched –driving increased customer engagement
• Leading presence at professional conferences and trade shows
• Distributor partners investing in marketing efforts
Growth Strategy

Scalability R&D International Expansion Brand Expansion

Investment in Development of additional Canada: New regulations New brand of pharma grade
infrastructure and supply topical products in new introduced permitting CBD nutrition & wellness products
chain for scalability, indications topicals – evaluating partners planned to be introduced in Q2
redundancy and quality 2020
Development of line of EU: regulatory environment still
Evaluating third-parties
ingestible products utilizing developing
for production of new
known ingredients with
product introductions in Partner with local distributors
therapeutic benefit
2020 and manufacturers
Quarterly Performance
Q3 – 2019 Financial Highlights
• $4.1 M revenue: +97% vs Q3 2018; +26% vs Q2 2019
• 60% gross margin Q3 2019; 62% for 9 months ending 09/30
• Brand contribution to revenue: CBDMEDIC 29% & CBD CLINIC 71%
• Strong growth of both brands anticipated in 2020
• US$28.2 million cash
Q3 Highlights
Q3 Revenue Revenue for the 9 Months Ending Sept 30
5 12 11.1
4.1
4 10
97.4% Growth 99.3% Growth
8
3
2.1 5.6
6
2
4
1
2
0 0
2018 2019
2018 2019
Q3 Brand Highlights

$1.2 M revenue: +72% vs Q2 2019 $2.9 M revenue: +42% vs Q3 2018; +18% vs Q2 2019
Q3 Highlights
7,0001 retail locations: +133% vs Q2 2019 14,500 health care practitioners: +21% vs Q2 2019
Distribution in 3 largest US pharmacy chains representing >22k Expanded distribution platform with addition of MeyerDC
stores
Strengthening relationships with distributor partners through
Widest portfolio of topical CBD SKUs in F/D/M channel joint marketing
Digital marketing program to leverage existing customer base
Partnership with Rob Gronkowski and Gillette stadium
provides national awareness

Began marketing to convenience store channel


1. Includes 2,400 stores to be deployed in Jan 2020.
Capitalization and
Ownership

Figures in US$ million, unless otherwise stated


Share Price as of January 24th , 2020

Share Price (US$)1 $3.88

Basic Shares Outstanding2 21.6

Basic Market Capitalization $83.8

In-the-money ("ITM") Securities3 2.5

Fully Diluted ITM Shares Outstanding 24.1

FD ITM Capitalization $89.9

1 Based on closing share price as of January 24th , 2020 of CAD $5.10 converted at USD/CAD 1.31
2 Includes Proportionate Voting Shares and Subordinate Voting Shares
3 Includes in-the-money outstanding warrants and options
Management Team

Perry Antelman Hank Hague James Barkat Mark Bolling


Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer Vice President of Marketing Vice President of Sales
Perry has over 30 years of executive business Prior to joining the company Hank was the CFO of James most recently served as U.S. Marketing Mark has over 25 years of business development,
experience, funding, launching, and growing Foster Corporation. He served as CFO for Scott Brass a Head – Digestive Health, at Sanofi Consumer sales, and marketing experience spanning diverse
companies in the chemical and medical Sun Capital Partners portfolio company. Hank has Health. He has over 20 years experience in the industries and product lines. He served as the
technology/pharmaceutical sectors. worked in financial roles for Stanley Black & Decker, over-the-counter pharmaceutical industry and has Vice President of Business Development –
Pitney Bowes, Medtronic, and The Gillette Company. marketed with 10 major U.S. retailers. Commercial Sales for PuraCap Pharmaceutical.

Dr. Bharat Madhavan Phil Henderson Jonathan Conforti


Chief Technology Officer Senior Vice President, Corporate Development Vice President of Corporate Development
Dr. Bharat Madhavan is a microbiologist holding several Phil previously held senior management positions in Jonathan has held senior roles in business development
international patents, specializing in R&D and Quality both public and private companies such as Baxter and finance in the technology, life sciences, financial
Control/Assurance in the field of formulations and International and Burron Medical Products. More services and resource sectors. Prior to joining the
Pharmaceutical Science. recently he has been active in supporting emerging company Jonathan was Vice-President of Business
companies with critical strategic and operational Development at iMDsoft.
issues.”
Contact Information: Hank Hague, CFO | investorrelations@abacushp.com | 416-848-1457 | www.abacushp.com

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