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or laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Company; regulatory changes or actions that may alter or prohibit operations of companies engaged in cannabis; the Company’s operations and profitability may be adversely
affected by competition from other cannabis companies; and factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in this presentation.
Vision
Motivated by our passion in the cannabis industry, our
vision is to be world leaders in the supply of medicinal
cannabis oil extracts. To achieve our vision we are
committed to maintaining the best quality standards and
delivering positive product experiences.
Colombia
as a market
Opportunity
ESTABLISHED AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY
Colombia supplies 70% of the cut flowers sold in Canada and the US and engages in other well-developed agricultural processes.
OPTIMAL CONDITIONS OF GROWTH
A consistent 12 hour light cycle, with powerful equatorial radiation, warm temperatures throughout the year,
fertile soil, abundant rain, and ideal humidity.
LOW COST LABOUR
Large agricultural workforce trained to produce high quality botanical goods.
STABLE GOVERNMENT
Transparent and equitable foreign investment regime.
Bogotá
Flandes
Location
Advantages
Easy access to property.
Proximity to local airport.
Natural water supply.
Low humidity.
Fertile Soils.
Electricity access.
12 hours cycles of natural light all year.
No known security issues in the region .
All aspects of Varianz´s business and production will be entirely situated on the Flandes
property (farming, research, processing, transformation, manufacturing).
Varianz has leased the initial 20 hectares comprising the Flandes property where the
project is being developed and has options to expand to an additional 200 hecaters at the
same location. Varianz also has a first opportunity to purchase the initial 20 hectares at
competitive market prices.
The climatic conditions of our land are suitable for the proper growth of cannabis plants.
Already
Moving
As of 2018 we began the construction of our green-
houses and we expect to continue expanding for
the next 4 years.
Licences
Seeds Extraction
Crops Distribution
Seed Sourcing permit granted. Approximately 15,000 sq. ft
Fullyextraction
Toll facilities. (0.14ha)
integratedfacilities
29 + Strains registered.
2 different extraction methods.
Agronomic evaluation unit Agreements with clinics.
permit granted. A total area of E.U GMP Standards.
2,152,782 sq. ft licensed.
Strains registered
10 Strains atatthe
registered the (20ha) ISO 9001 Certification. LOI with EU buyers.
national cultivar register:
national cultivar.
Expected by Q2 2020. Planned cultivated area in first year:
years:
215,278 sq.ft
107.639 (2ha)
sq. ft (1ha) LOI with national laboratories.
Fast Production Scalability.
400 equipped
Greenhouses by 2023.
Strategic Pillars Seeds
Permits
Registration Seed Sourcing Unit of Agronomic 29+ strains
As Seed Permit Evaluation Permit 18 Hemp-Low THC
Producer 11 Psychoactive
Seeds Extraction
Crops Distribution
Seed Sourcing permit granted. Approximately 15,000 sq. ft
Fullyextraction
Toll facilities. (0.14ha)
integratedfacilities
29 + Strains registered.
2 different extraction methods.
Agronomic evaluation unit Agreements with clinics.
permit granted. A total area of E.U GMP Standards.
2,152,782 sq. ft licensed.
Strains
10 registered
Strains registeredatatthe
the (20ha) ISO 9001 Certification. LOI with EU buyers.
national cultivar. register:
national cultivar
Planned cultivated area in first year:
years:
Expected by 2Q 2020. (2ha)
215,278 sq.ft
107.639 sq. ft (1ha) LOI with national laboratories
Fast Production Scalability.
400 equipped
Greenhouses by 2023.
Strategic Pillars Crops
Project
Schedule
Agricultural Project 1He (5yrs)
Phases 1stArea
Area 2nd Area
Schedule Schedule
(Flandes) (to be leased)
PrePhase
Operative
I 0,3
0,2--ha
1ha Jan 2021
2020 - December
-- 2021
2020 June 2019 - December 2019
Phase I II
Phase 2ha
20ha
0,5
0,8ha
ha
1ha Jan
Jan 2022 --
2021 -- December
December 2022
2021 Jan 2020 - December 2020
Phase
PhaseII III 5ha
21ha
1 ha Jan
Jan 2023 1.5ha 2023
2022 -- December
December 2022 Jan 2021 - December 2021
Phase
PhaseIII IV 5ha
1ha
12
1 ha
ha Jan
Jan 2024 3.5ha 2024
2023 -- December
December 2023 Jan 2022 - December 2022
Phase
PhaseIV V 18ha
9ha
21ha
ha Jan
Jan 2025 5ha
2024 -- December
December 2025
2024 Jan 2023 - December 2023
Total 8,2
3.8
420ha
4ha
ha
ha 10ha
Combined
*Maximum
*20 hectares
licence
licence
20 hectares.
30ha *20 hectare vision
*Option totoexpand
*Options expand to
to an
an additional
additional 200
200 hectares
hectares at the
same location.
Strategic Pillars
Seeds Extraction
Crops Distribution
Seed Sourcing permit granted. Approximately 15,000 sq. ft
Fullyextraction
Toll facilities. (0.14ha)
integratedfacilities
29 + Strains registered.
2 different extraction methods.
Agronomic evaluation unit Agreements with clinics.
permit granted. A total area of E.U GMP Standards.
2,152,782 sq. ft licensed.
Strains
10 registered atatthe (20ha) ISO 9001 Certification. LOI with EU buyers.
10 Strains
Strains registered
registered at the
the
national cultivar register:
national
national cultivar.
cultivar.
Expected by 2Q 2020. Planned cultivated area in first year:
years:
215,278 sq.ft
107.639 (2ha)
sq. ft (1ha) LOI with national laboratories.
Fast Production Scalability.
400 equipped
Greenhouses by 2023.
Strategic Pillars Extraction
Extraction
Methods
Varianz
Varianzwill
is use
will twoa different
using
use methods forprocess with
toll manufacturing
two different methods for the extraction of the CBD
the extraction of the CBD of Cannabis.
of Cannabis.
Seeds Extraction
Crops Distribution
Seed Sourcing permit granted. Approximately 15,000 sq. ft
Fullyextraction
Toll facilities. (0.14ha)
integratedfacilities
29 + Strains registered.
2 different extraction methods.
Agronomic evaluation unit Agreements with clinics.
permit granted. A total area of E.U GMP Standards.
2,152,782 sq. ft licensed.
Strains
10 registered
Strains registeredatatthe
the (20ha) ISO 9001 Certification. LOI with EU buyers.
national cultivar. register:
national cultivar
Planned cultivated area in first year:
years:
Expected by 2Q 2020. (2ha)
215,278 sq.
107.639 sq.ftft (1ha) LOI with national laboratories.
Fast Production Scalability.
400 equipped
Greenhouses by 2023.
Strategic Pillars Distribution
Distribution Partners
National International
PH Plus Arteasan
PH PLUS is the leader in production of alkaline water In Colombia with a Currently in negotiations with Artesan to form a joint venture
pH level of 9. project to be focused on creating CBD infused beverages.
Expected LOI to provide high quality oil for the production of CBD water.
Expected LOI for the elaboration and distribution of CBD waters.
Lha
Is a Colombian pharmaceutical laboratory specialized in the
development and production of homeopathic medicines for
humans and animals
LOI to provide high quality CBD oil for medicines.
Academic and Government Alliances
Certification And Quality
Management System
Control Union Medical Cannabis Standard G.A.P. (CUMCS – GAP) , Good Agricultural
Practice (G.A.P.) based on The World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines on good
agricultural & collection practices (GACP) for medicinal plants - Geneva 2003,
Guidelines of the Dutch Government for Cannabis for Medical Use: Nederland,
Extraction
December 2002, International Standard for Good Agriculture Practice: GLOBAL Our extraction
Varianz toll facilities have been designed with the
Varianz toll manufacture
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facilitieswill be
will in
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ICH Q7A - GMP EU PART II: standards.
Basics requirements for active substances used as starting materials (APIs)
15+ years of experience in the flower industry. Mr. 20+ years of experience in the agroindustrial sector. Ms. 6+ years of experience in outdoor and indoor cannabis
Criollo has several years of experience working for Saavedra has been working in the flower business most of cultivation. For 2 years she has been working as the
cannabis companies as a technical advisor and has her career, in the cannabis industry she has worked as a Master Grower of Varianz agronomical team, applying
managed projects for La Santa S.A.S. Post Harvest Manager in Clever Leaves. her knowledge of her great depth and breadth of
knowledge about the cannabis plant and experience in
Mr. Criollo holds a degree in Agronomic Engineering Ms. Saavedra holds a degree in Agroindustrial Engineering plant production.
from Universidad de los Llanos. from Universidad de la Sabana, Colombia. Ms. Saavedra
had participated in the implementation of Good Ms Acero is the Co-Founder of Ganjah Grow Shop, a
He has acted as an external advisor for multiple Manufacturing Practices in other companies. supply and consulting store for cannabis cultivation,
cannabis companies working with medical plants and which has an educational approach in which basic
their derivative products. cultivation workshops are taught for beginners and
advanced techniques for people with more experience.
Growth
Oportunities
20H fully licenced in Flandes, Colombia with the Possibility of 200+ Inside Colombia or worlwide.
in the same land.
Commercial Oils, Beauty & Skin Care Products, Beverages, Edibles, EU GMP Extraction facilities in a free trade zone.
veterinary products and more.
Invest in Varianz
Canadian cannabis fully licensed company with operations in Colombia.
Under Construction
Multiple and future
toll extraction facilitiesavailable.
processes in compliance with GMP standards.
Diversified Product Portfolio (CBD and THC oil, isolates and distillates.)
for further information please contact:
www.qvartzcap.com
www.varianz.co info@varianz.co