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Ascent Industries Corp

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WALL STREET KID WALL STREET KID 4 years ago
Cheers and keep up the great posting
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MakinBank MakinBank 4 years ago
got your dm, yes past is forgotten thanks for the coins
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WALL STREET KID WALL STREET KID 5 years ago
Shareholder Newsletter Released Post Market today


Dear Shareholders,

I appreciate everyone’s patience in waiting for this update.

Further to previous updates, I provide an update on the CCAA process and the timeline to exit this process.

Status of Outstanding Claims
A question I receive regularly from shareholders is the status of outstanding claims against the Company. The CCAA process includes regular public disclosure of these claims and status of each. I am pleased to report that we are in compliance with these requirements and working hard to protect the Company’s interests in each case.

Importantly, we have reached a settlement on our largest claim with Green Sage Merchant Bank. The Green Sage claim has been resolved and they have agreed to support a Plan of Arrangement so that we can complete the CCAA process as soon as possible. The Trek Global claim remains unresolved at this time, and a court date is scheduled for November 18-20. Work continues on the limited number of remaining claim disputes. While we are making progress every day, there is still work to do. At the September 27 hearing, the Court extended the CCAA process to November 21.

Given the resolution of the largest claim against Ascent, our next step is to prepare a Plan of Arrangement in an effort to exit CCAA.

Once finalized and filed with the Court, a creditor meeting will be scheduled to approve this Plan.

Following a positive vote at the creditor meeting, Court approval will also be required which will allow Ascent to exit CCAA. This is one important consideration affecting the timeline for resumption in trading of the company’s stock.

Trading Update
As mentioned in previous updates, the most common question I receive is when will trading begin in the Company’s shares. Like you, I am keen to resume trading again as soon as our new leadership team is able to resolve the outstanding financial issues we inherited in April. This means completing the CCAA process (outlined above) and finalizing the audited financial statements for 2018 and the quarterly financial statements for 2019.

Strategic Planning
Because the CCAA process seriously restricts the company’s flexibility to spend money, our ability to generate new revenues is also delayed. That said, our new leadership team is making plans to ensure we are ready to hit the ground running when we exit CCAA.

The teams in Oregon and Nevada have consolidated operations, inventories and equipment. We have begun the planning process to shape the operational approach in support of a market driven portfolio. At the same time, we are progressing with multiple key strategic partner discussions.

While we are hopeful that we are getting closer to resolving our claims in CCAA, there is still no guarantee that we will emerge from CCAA. We are also unsure at this time of the level of funds we will have available to us for operations upon exit.

Thank you again for your ongoing support and feedback throughout this process. I will provide updates as we progress on these various initiatives.

Yours truly,
ASCENT INDUSTRIES CORP.

Paul Headshot
Paul Dillman
CEO & Director
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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/health-canada-revokes-licences-of-b-c-cannabis-producer-agrima-1.5212291
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descent descent 5 years ago
Did anyone hear that one investor say “I was a contractor who worked at the Pinecone facility, are we going to get paid for that work?”

Nobody on the current board even batted an eye when the word Pinecone was mentioned. Does our new CEO or any of these investors know what Pinecone Products is?

Heres a hint: it’s the reason why hundreds of people have lost their jobs, and many more have lost their fortunes.

This was the first investor meeting the company has held since turning public. It’s sad to have seen so many people lose their money and livelihood because of Pinecone Products (and what the did prior to turning into Ascent Industries) and to be left in the dark, even up until this day, with a new board of directors and everything.

NOBODY, not from the previous directors up until the recent directors have explained what the f*** just happened. Investors have been kept in the dark. Employees have been kept in the dark.

Let me shine the light on the descent of cannabis....

(For you first time Cannabis investors reading this - Cannabis pens aren’t actually legal in Canada. So why would you manufacture an illegal product, and keep the exact same brand when you go legal?)

How stupid to do you have to be to produce hundreds of thousands of preRolls and TOKO pens and oil as an ACMPR licensed company, and to sell these products to your buddies’ black market online dispensaries:

https://budmail.com/product/toko-battery/
https://herbaldispatch.com/vendor/toko/
https://getwhitepalm.com/cannabis-brands/toko/

And then to take their money and give it back to them so they can invest in a new company called Ascent.

And then you spend millions of dollars building a level 10 safe in the same facility where illegal production took place.

And then have Heath Canada find invoices on these sales inside the offices of Agrima.

And then let go of 100+ employees across Canada and the US.

And then sell the Canadian assets to a middle eastern company who’s parent company was mentioned in the Paradise Papers.

[ According to Paradise Paper data, accessible through an online portal run by The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, Mr. Alghanim is a shareholder of Gulf Bridge Ltd.
Furthermore, the Ascent deal is being done through a Gulf Bridge subsidiary called BZAM Management Ltd. Mr. Alghanim is the director of a U.K. company called BZAM International Ltd. - https://equity.guru/2019/04/08/ascent-industries-asnt-c-completes-canadian-asset-sale-mystery-buyer-bzam/]

Maybe not stupid at all? Maybe this was the greatest money laundering scheme that should be turned into a movie! The question is, who will play the three stooges?

.....

It was really sad to see some of these family investors at the meeting hopefully asking if any of priovous stooges would be able to come back to help run the company. Don’t you know they were the ones that actually caused this mess?

Another question asked at the meeting “Are we going to hear any surprises down the road with news about Ascent or any illegalities?”

The answer is yes. Yes we will. You don’t get to wash money twice, fire 100+ employees, and then sell assets to an organization that most likely has terrorist connections. You must pay the price for hurting people.

But it was great to hear the new board say they want a fresh start with a new company name.

How is about you call the new company Descent?
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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
That's for the UPDATE Wall$treetKid! CNSX:ASNT
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WALL STREET KID WALL STREET KID 5 years ago
Nevada Licensing Update

Ascent is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the Clark County Nevada license hearing. The outcome allows the Company to continue operations in Nevada, based upon the decisive compliance actions taken by the Company and the new Management Team.

A follow up administrative review will be conducted by the Clark Country’s Department of Business License on September 26, to confirm the effectiveness of the Companies controls and should be the last step in the process.
Ascent is grateful for the transparency, responsiveness and professionalism of Clark County, their process and staff. “We are absolutely committed to adhering to all regulatory requirements as efforts continue to advance plans to expand our operations in Nevada” said CEO Paul Dillman. Ascent looks forward to working with the regulators and officials to comply with all regulatory guidelines.
Yours truly,
ASCENT INDUSTRIES CORP.


Paul Dillman
CEO & Director
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Nelly 15 Nelly 15 5 years ago
Nope, things ain't looking good so far...
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nowwhat2 nowwhat2 5 years ago
What ?????


They look forward to rebuilding and re-establishing a global leadership brand ??????




Oh man......




That's one of my real investment bugaboos (when tiny-little companies make statements like that !)



Which essentially every single one of them DOES !

"Global Leader(s)"....LoL
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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
Any word Nelly? CNSX:ASNT
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Nelly 15 Nelly 15 5 years ago
Ya that's the brutal part, waiting for halt to be over...
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PotsandPans420 PotsandPans420 5 years ago
Still halted and no timetable on when it will start trading again
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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
Looks like a good time to get some... cheapies. This company is big and has a lot to offer. Still holds my interst. CNSX:ASNT I will continue to pass on info to you as I hear things.
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Nelly 15 Nelly 15 5 years ago
Thanks for the update HBG.
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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
Paul Dillman, Interim CEO: Letter to Shareholders......
May 21st 2019

Dear Shareholders,

I hope you are well and had a good long weekend.

Since it has been almost one-month since Ascent announced the establishment of a new Board of Directors, I wanted to provide you with a progress report on recent events.

In addition to sharing relevant information, I hope this message will establish a new
foundation for transparent communications with you.

As a member of the Ascent Board and your new CEO, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyalty and patience over the past year. While the company has suffered significant set-backs under the previous leadership, our new team is working tirelessly. Together, we will all reach light at the end of the tunnel.

Here is a summary of activities over the past four weeks:

New Board and Officers: Effective April 26, 2019, a group of concerned shareholders controlling approximately 53% of Ascent’s outstanding shares reached an agreement with the prior directors to resign as officers and employees. Myself, Mark Lotz and David Hurford were appointed to the Board until a special meeting of shareholders can hold an election. We are in the process of updating the company’s web-site to include this information.

Stakeholder Outreach and Communications: Since being appointed April 26, 2019, Mark and I have visited the company’s facilities and offices in British Columbia, California, Oregon and Nevada to meet with employees, contractors, vendors and community partners. In addition to gaining a better understanding of Ascent’s current state and potential opportunities, this engagement will help us shape a strategic approach that can lead to enhanced shareholder value and a sustainable business model.

Compliance: Efforts are underway to address outstanding regulatory compliance issues in Canada and Nevada. These are a top priority as follows:

• Health Canada: Our legal and government relations team have been in communication with officials regarding the suspension and proposed revocation of the company’s cannabis production and dealer licences. We have requested a meeting to reach a mutually agreeable solution to the administration of the licenses and achieve closure.

• Nevada: Sweet Cannabis, a wholly-owned Ascent subsidiary, has a show cause hearing with Nevada’s Clark County Department of Business License next week in respect to the company’s license status. I will be there. During our recent visit, we met directly with officials and our legal representatives to ensure they are aware that our new leadership is fully committed to addressing and resolving the Department’s concerns.

Special Meeting Update: The previously-announced special meeting of shareholders, which was called subsequent to a requisition by the concerned shareholders, is scheduled to proceed June 25 in Vancouver at 10am. Location details will be distributed shortly.

While we know there are difficult days ahead as we resolve dozens of outstanding issues and claims, we look forward to rebuilding the company over the coming year and re-establishing a global leadership brand in this rapidly evolving and expanding sector.

To achieve this shared goal, my colleagues and I will adopt an inclusive, transparent and consultative approach that promotes continuous quality improvement at all levels of the organization.

We look forward to working with you in the coming year. Please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime at paul.dillman@ascentindustries.com if you have any questions, feedback and suggestions.

Yours truly,
ASCENT INDUSTRIES CORP.

Paul Dillman
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Paul.Dillman@ascentindustries.com

Copyright © 2019 Ascent Industries Corp., All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website: ascentindustries.com.

Our mailing address is:
Ascent Industries Corp.
260 - 22529 Lougheed Hwy
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0T5
Canada


CNSX:ASNT

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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
Low entry
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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
ASCENT INDUSTRIES CORP (CNSX:ASNT)
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WALL STREET KID WALL STREET KID 5 years ago
Correct you are my eyes must have been playing tricks on me as I have gone cold turkey on coffee

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thepotstockpicker thepotstockpicker 5 years ago
I dont see the halt lifted yet
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WALL STREET KID WALL STREET KID 5 years ago
ASCENT INDUSTRIES RECEIVES APPROVAL OF ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF CANADIAN BUSINESS

Vancouver, B.C. – Ascent Industries Corp. (CSE: ASNT) (“Ascent”) advises that on March 25, 2019, Ascent, together with its subsidiaries, Agrima Botanicals Corp., Bloom Holdings Ltd., Bloom Meadows Corp., Pinecone Products Ltd., and Agrima Scientific Corp. (collectively, the “Vendors”) were granted an Approval and Vesting Order by the Supreme Court of British Columbia (the “Vesting Order”). The Vesting Order was issued in connection with the proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) (the “CCAA Proceedings”) in respect of the previously announced asset purchase agreement (the “APA”) with BZAM Management Inc. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Vendors have agreed to sell to the Purchaser substantially all of the assets comprising the Canadian business of the Vendors and the Purchaser has agreed to assume certain liabilities of the Vendors, including the Vendors’ obligations to purchase a greenhouse located in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. The aggregate value of the transaction is approximately $41.5 million, comprised of $29 million of cash consideration to be paid for the Canadian assets under the APA and the assumption of liabilities of approximately $12.5 million. Closing of the transactions contemplated by the APA are expected to occur on or before April 3, 2019.
Ascent through its subsidiaries will continue to own the assets related to Ascent’s cannabis cultivation, production, distribution, research and product development business outside of Canada in Oregon, Nevada and Denmark.

About Ascent Industries Corp.
The Company’s operations currently include facilities in British Columbia, Canada; and in Oregon and Nevada in the United States. In Canada, Ascent (through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Agrima) is a licensed producer (currently suspended) under the Cannabis Act and Regulations, with licences to cultivate cannabis and produce cannabis extracts. In addition, the Company is a licensed dealer (currently suspended) under the Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations, with the ability to produce, package, sell, send, transport and distribute medically focused cannabis products in Canada to other licensed entities and internationally in jurisdictions where medical cannabis is legal. In the United States, the Company holds licences in Oregon (for processing and for distribution of cannabis to any licenced entity in the state) and in Nevada (for cultivation and for production, processing and wholesale distribution of cannabis). In Europe, Agrima ApS, a Danish company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Ascent, has submitted licence applications for a Wholesaler Dealers Licence and Controlled Drug Licence in Denmark, and applications for the approval of eight products to the Danish Medical Cannabis Pilot Program.

The Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. NEITHER THE CSE OR ITS MARKET REGULATOR (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE CSE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:
This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements relate, among other things, the uncertainty involved in the Court proceedings and the implementation of a plan under the CCAA and the timing of the completion of the transactions contemplated by the APA. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. 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. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Except as required by law, Ascent assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

For further information:
Blair Jordan – Interim CEO
+1 604-928-2988
ir@ascentindustries.com

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WALL STREET KID WALL STREET KID 5 years ago
$ASNT.CSX $PGTMF Trading Halt Lifted As Of Today
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nowwhat2 nowwhat2 5 years ago

Finally !











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dlamarche001 dlamarche001 5 years ago
This company is a total scam
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Nelly 15 Nelly 15 5 years ago
Still halted, I wonder how many more days...
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WALL STREET KID WALL STREET KID 5 years ago
ASCENT INDUSTRIES ENTERS INTO ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
FOR THE SALE OF CANADIAN BUSINESS

Vancouver, B.C. – Ascent Industries Corp. (CSE: ASNT) (“Ascent”) advises that Ascent, together with its subsidiaries, Agrima Botanicals Corp., Bloom Holdings Ltd., Bloom Meadows Corp., Pinecone Products Ltd., and Agrima Scientific Corp. (collectively, the “Vendors”) have entered into an asset purchase agreement dated March 14, 2019 (the “APA”) with BZAM Management Ltd. (the “Purchaser”), an affiliate of Gulf Bridge Ltd., pursuant to which the Vendors have agreed to sell to the Purchaser substantially all of the assets comprising the Canadian business of the Vendors for cash and the Purchaser has agreed to assume the Vendors’ obligations to purchase a greenhouse located in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia subsequent to closing of the agreement with the Vendors. Ascent through its subsidiaries will continue to own the assets related to Ascent’s cannabis cultivation, production, distribution, research and product development business outside of Canada in Oregon, Nevada and Denmark.

The closing of the purchase and sale transaction is subject to a number of customary conditions applicable to an asset purchase and sale transaction and is also subject to Ascent receiving an Approval and Vesting Order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia issued in connection with the proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) (the “CCAA Proceedings”). Ascent intends to make application to the Court to receive the Approval and Vesting Order at a hearing to take place on or before March 22, 2019.

The execution of the APA follows the completion of a strategic alternatives process conducted by Ascent and approved by the Court in its initial order granted March 1, 2019 in the CCAA Proceedings. Ascent was assisted in the strategic alternatives process by its financial advisor, Clarus Securities Inc. Closing of the transactions contemplated by the APA are expected to occur prior to April 15, 2019.


About Ascent Industries Corp.

The Company’s operations currently include facilities in British Columbia, Canada; and in Oregon and Nevada in the United States. In Canada, Ascent (through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Agrima) is a licensed producer (currently suspended) under the Cannabis Act and Regulations, with licences to cultivate cannabis and produce cannabis extracts. In addition, the Company is a licensed dealer (currently suspended) under the Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations, with the ability to produce, package, sell, send, transport and distribute medically focused cannabis products in Canada to other licensed entities and internationally in jurisdictions where medical cannabis is legal. In the United States, the Company holds licences in Oregon (for processing and for distribution of cannabis to any licenced entity in the state) and in Nevada (for cultivation and for production, processing and wholesale distribution of cannabis). In Europe, Agrima ApS, a Danish company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Ascent, has submitted licence applications for a Wholesaler Dealers Licence and Controlled Drug Licence in Denmark, and applications for the approval of eight products to the Danish Medical Cannabis Pilot Program.

The Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. NEITHER THE CSE OR ITS MARKET REGULATOR (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE CSE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:

This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements relate, among other things, the uncertainty involved in the Court proceedings and the implementation of a plan under the CCAA, the timing and receipt of the Vesting and Approval Order and the timing of the completion of the transactions contemplated by the APA. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. 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. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Except as required by law, Ascent assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.


For further information:
Blair Jordan – Interim CEO
+1 604-928-2988
ir@ascentindustries.com

Vancouver, B.C. – Ascent Industries Corp. (CSE: ASNT) advises that on Friday, March 1, 2019, the Supreme Court of British Columbia issued an order granting the Company’s application for creditor protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada). The order also extends protection to Agrima Botanicals Corp., Bloom Holdings Ltd., Bloom Meadows Corp., Pinecone Products Ltd., Agrima Scientific Corp. and West Fork Holdings NV Inc. (collectively, the “Company”). These proceedings do not include or impact the operations and activities of Ascent’s other subsidiaries, including operations in Oregon, Nevada and Denmark.

The Company sought creditor protection to address near term liquidity issues, which were in large part caused by the ongoing suspension of the Company’s licenses by Health Canada which were negatively impacting the Company’s ability to complete a strategic alternatives process in sufficient time to address its short term liquidity issues. In the circumstances, the Board of Directors determined that a CCAA proceeding was the most prudent and effective way to carry on business and maximize value for the Company’s stakeholders. While under CCAA protection, Ascent will continue with its day-to-day operations and plans to conclude the strategic alternatives process in the immediate future, which has generated substantial interest from various parties.

Ascent has received a commitment for up to $2 million in interim financing, subject to certain terms and conditions, to support its continued operations, which interim financing was approved by the Court. The interim financing is expected to provide sufficient liquidity to support the Company’s business through to the conclusion of the strategic alternatives process. It is expected that this financing will be provided by Gulf Bridge Ltd. (“Gulf Bridge”), a secured creditor of Ascent.

Ascent has also received a Notice of Intention to Enforce a Security from Gulf Bridge that it intends to enforce its security over certain assets of Ascent pursuant to a loan agreement dated January 4, 2019 between Gulf Bridge and Ascent and guaranteed by Ascent’s subsidiaries, West Fork Holdings NV Inc., Agrima Botanicals Corp. and Bloom Holdings Ltd. As of February 25, 2019, the total amount of the indebtedness secured is $7,092,054.79. In accordance with the initial order granted in the CCAA proceedings, Gulf Bridge is stayed from enforcing its security over the property and undertaking of the entities in the CCAA proceedings. Gulf Bridge will have the right to enforce its security interest on property that is held by companies outside of the CCAA proceedings as of March 7, 2019, in which event the Company will review its legal rights and all available options.

About Ascent Industries Corp.

The Company’s operations currently include facilities in British Columbia, Canada; and in Oregon and Nevada in the United States. In Canada, Ascent (through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Agrima) is a licensed producer (currently suspended) under the Cannabis Act and Regulations, with licences to cultivate cannabis and produce cannabis extracts. In addition, the Company is a licensed dealer (currently suspended) under the Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations, with the ability to produce, package, sell, send, transport and distribute medically focused cannabis products in Canada to other licensed entities and internationally in jurisdictions where medical cannabis is legal. In the United States, the Company holds licences in Oregon (for processing and for distribution of cannabis to any licenced entity in the state) and in Nevada (for cultivation and for production, processing and wholesale distribution of cannabis). In Europe, Agrima ApS, a Danish company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Ascent, has submitted licence applications for a Wholesaler Dealers Licence and Controlled Drug Licence in Denmark, and applications for the approval of eight products to the Danish Medical Cannabis Pilot Program.

The Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. NEITHER THE CSE OR ITS MARKET REGULATOR (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE CSE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:

This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements relate, among other things, the uncertainty involved in the Court proceedings and the implementation of a plan under the CCAA, the completion of definitive documentation in respect of the interim financing and enforcement actions which may be taken by Gulf Bridge. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. 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. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Except as required by law, Ascent assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.


For further information:
Blair Jordan – Interim CEO
+1 604-928-2988
ir@ascentindustries.com
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Etailer Etailer 5 years ago
I have been sitting on the fence on this one. Is there any news?
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WALL STREET KID WALL STREET KID 5 years ago
$PGTMF.OTC $ASNT.CSX Ascent Industries to Pursue Strategic Alternatives Under CCAA Protection

Vancouver, B.C. – Ascent Industries Corp. (CSE: ASNT) advises that on Friday, March 1, 2019, the Supreme Court of British Columbia issued an order granting the Company’s application for creditor protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada). The order also extends protection to Agrima Botanicals Corp., Bloom Holdings Ltd., Bloom Meadows Corp., Pinecone Products Ltd., Agrima Scientific Corp. and West Fork Holdings NV Inc. (collectively, the “Company”). These proceedings do not include or impact the operations and activities of Ascent’s other subsidiaries, including operations in Oregon, Nevada and Denmark.

The Company sought creditor protection to address near term liquidity issues, which were in large part caused by the ongoing suspension of the Company’s licenses by Health Canada which were negatively impacting the Company’s ability to complete a strategic alternatives process in sufficient time to address its short term liquidity issues. In the circumstances, the Board of Directors determined that a CCAA proceeding was the most prudent and effective way to carry on business and maximize value for the Company’s stakeholders. While under CCAA protection, Ascent will continue with its day-to-day operations and plans to conclude the strategic alternatives process in the immediate future, which has generated substantial interest from various parties.

Ascent has received a commitment for up to $2 million in interim financing, subject to certain terms and conditions, to support its continued operations, which interim financing was approved by the Court. The interim financing is expected to provide sufficient liquidity to support the Company’s business through to the conclusion of the strategic alternatives process. It is expected that this financing will be provided by Gulf Bridge Ltd. (“Gulf Bridge”), a secured creditor of Ascent.

Ascent has also received a Notice of Intention to Enforce a Security from Gulf Bridge that it intends to enforce its security over certain assets of Ascent pursuant to a loan agreement dated January 4, 2019 between Gulf Bridge and Ascent and guaranteed by Ascent’s subsidiaries, West Fork Holdings NV Inc., Agrima Botanicals Corp. and Bloom Holdings Ltd. As of February 25, 2019, the total amount of the indebtedness secured is $7,092,054.79. In accordance with the initial order granted in the CCAA proceedings, Gulf Bridge is stayed from enforcing its security over the property and undertaking of the entities in the CCAA proceedings. Gulf Bridge will have the right to enforce its security interest on property that is held by companies outside of the CCAA proceedings as of March 7, 2019, in which event the Company will review its legal rights and all available options.

About Ascent Industries Corp.

The Company’s operations currently include facilities in British Columbia, Canada; and in Oregon and Nevada in the United States. In Canada, Ascent (through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Agrima) is a licensed producer (currently suspended) under the Cannabis Act and Regulations, with licences to cultivate cannabis and produce cannabis extracts. In addition, the Company is a licensed dealer (currently suspended) under the Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations, with the ability to produce, package, sell, send, transport and distribute medically focused cannabis products in Canada to other licensed entities and internationally in jurisdictions where medical cannabis is legal. In the United States, the Company holds licences in Oregon (for processing and for distribution of cannabis to any licenced entity in the state) and in Nevada (for cultivation and for production, processing and wholesale distribution of cannabis). In Europe, Agrima ApS, a Danish company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Ascent, has submitted licence applications for a Wholesaler Dealers Licence and Controlled Drug Licence in Denmark, and applications for the approval of eight products to the Danish Medical Cannabis Pilot Program.

The Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. NEITHER THE CSE OR ITS MARKET REGULATOR (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE CSE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:

This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements relate, among other things, the uncertainty involved in the Court proceedings and the implementation of a plan under the CCAA, the completion of definitive documentation in respect of the interim financing and enforcement actions which may be taken by Gulf Bridge. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. 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. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Except as required by law, Ascent assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.


For further information:
Blair Jordan – Interim CEO
+1 604-928-2988
ir@ascentindustries.com
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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
Thanks, WallStreetKid:) CNSX:ASNT
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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
Thanks WallStreetKid:)
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WALL STREET KID WALL STREET KID 5 years ago
$PGTMF.OTC ASNT.CSX ASCENT INDUSTRIES SETS ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING AND PROVIDES CORPORATE UPDATES

Vancouver, B.C. – Ascent Industries Corp. (CSE: ASNT) advises that it will hold its Annual Meeting along with a Special Meeting of Shareholders on June 6, 2019. A meeting was requisitioned by a group of dissident shareholders (collectively, the “Malcolm Group”).

The Annual and Special Meeting will deal both with normal course matters and matters related to the requisition. Holding both meetings at the same time will spare the shareholders of the Company the additional distraction and costs that would be associated with holding two separate meetings in quick succession.
Shareholders are not required to take any action at this time in respect of the combined Annual and Special Meeting.

The Company will prepare a Management Information Circular (“MIC”) in connection with the Annual and Special Meeting which will contain a full response to statements made by the Malcolm Group and will also contain a full history of the actions undertaken by both current and former members of management, as well as the Malcolm Group, that have resulted in the Company’s current financial and operational difficulties. The Company intends to file its MIC well in advance of the June 6 Annual and Special Meeting. Pursuant to applicable securities laws, the Company will not solicit proxies for the meeting until the MIC has been filed.

Health Canada Submission
The Company reports that it has made further submissions to Health Canada (the “Agency”) to address the suspension and proposed revocation of the Canadian producer’s licence and dealer’s licence (collectively, the “Licences”) issued by the Agency to Agrima Botanicals Corp (“Agrima”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Health Canada has acknowledged receipt of the submission and the Company is awaiting Health Canada’s response to the submission.

Nevada Hearing
Further to the Company’s press release of February 15, 2019 regarding the show cause hearing with the Department of Business Licence in Clark County, Nevada, the Company reports that the Hearing originally slated for February 28, 2019 has been moved to March 28, 2019. The Company continues to review the matter and intends to appear and provide appropriate information to the Department at the Hearing and to show cause why the Licence in Nevada should not be permanently suspended, revoked or non-renewed.

About Ascent Industries Corp.
The Company’s operations currently include facilities in British Columbia, Canada; and in Oregon and Nevada in the United States. In Canada, Ascent (through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Agrima) is a licensed producer (currently suspended) under the Cannabis Act and Regulations, with licences to cultivate cannabis and produce cannabis extracts. In addition, the Company is a licensed dealer (currently suspended) under the Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations, with the ability to produce, package, sell, send, transport and distribute medically focused cannabis products in Canada to other licensed entities and internationally in jurisdictions where medical cannabis is legal. In the United States, the Company holds licences in Oregon (for processing and for distribution of cannabis to any licenced entity in the state) and in Nevada (for cultivation and for production, processing and wholesale distribution of cannabis). In Europe, Agrima ApS, a Danish company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Ascent, has submitted licence applications for a Wholesaler Dealers Licence and Controlled Drug Licence in Denmark, and applications for the approval of eight products to the Danish Medical Cannabis Pilot Program.

The Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. NEITHER THE CSE OR ITS MARKET REGULATOR (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE CSE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:
This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements relate, among other things, the date of the Annual and Special Meeting and the business to be effected thereat, the timing of the filing of the MIC, the timing of Health Canada’s response to the Company’s submission, and the date of the Nevada hearing, and the results thereof. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. 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. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Except as required by law, Ascent assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

For further information:
Blair Jordan – Interim CEO+1 604-928-2988
ir@ascentindustries.com
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nowwhat2 nowwhat2 5 years ago
Overhead Resistance - But who knows ?







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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
Me too, thanks WallStreetKid:)
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WALL STREET KID WALL STREET KID 5 years ago
I somehow missed this but do not think it's been shared

Ascent Industries dissidents offer "friendly financing"

2019-02-14 09:12 ET - News Release

Mr. Drew Malcolm, a concerned shareholder, reports
MALCOLM AND CONCERNED SHAREHOLDERS OFFER ASCENT FRIENDLY FINANCING TO MEET WORKING CAPITAL NEEDS
Drew Malcolm, on behalf of a group of concerned shareholders controlling approximately 44.8 per cent of the outstanding common shares of Ascent Industries Corp., has noted that certain of the concerned shareholders are prepared to offer a working capital loan and/or financing on a commercially reasonable basis to address apparent liquidity problems at Ascent.
In its Feb. 7, 2019, news release, Ascent had stated that should it "not be successful in its attempt to have the [Health Canada] licences reinstated so that it may commence operations and generate revenue and cash flow in Canada, the company's ability to continue as a going concern may be in doubt."
The concerned shareholders are concerned that a projected temporary deficit in working capital of Ascent may provide the management a pretext to pursue to pursue potentially value-destructive transactions that would decimate shareholder value and erode shareholder democracy.
A friendly financing from the concerned shareholders, who have a direct and vested interest in the success of Ascent, would provide a sufficient capital injection for Ascent's immediate working capital needs until the appeal process with Health Canada runs its course and would provide the corporation with adequate time to pursue an alternative strategy, if required. The concerned shareholders are prepared to consider various forms of financings as part of the friendly financing in order to ensure that all shareholders are treated equally.
The concerned shareholders control over 44 per cent of the outstanding Ascent shares, and, therefore, there is a high likelihood of a significant change in direction at Ascent. In such circumstances, the existing board of directors should not be undertaking any key strategic or fundamental decisions without shareholder approval; such decisions should be made by a board of directors that has the support of the existing shareholders of Ascent.
Should the management reject the friendly financing and proceed with any form of value-destroying transactions, the concerned shareholders intend to commence legal proceedings immediately.
© 2019 Canjex Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.
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nowwhat2 nowwhat2 5 years ago
I see....Thanks.

Boy - Hard times.

Health Canada / Nevada / Accounting / Resignation(s) / Dissident Shareholder / Full Board replacement ?

Not to mention what looks like a dreadful stock chart.....

Market cap / Number of shares O/S ?

I ought to find out what those are


He-he - Hope you've not gotten caught up in it all too much
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WALL STREET KID WALL STREET KID 5 years ago
Knee jerk reaction to todays news from the Vegas subsidery
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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
I have to grab more, too crazy!
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nowwhat2 nowwhat2 5 years ago

Oh my - She's down 24%




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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
"Ascent will provide further updates as available." CNSX:ASNT
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Nelly 15 Nelly 15 5 years ago
News Release For Immediate Release

February 7, 2019

ASCENT INDUSTRIES PROVIDES UPDATE ON HEALTH CANADA  

Vancouver, B.C. – Ascent Industries Corp. (CSE: ASNT) (“Ascent” or the “Company“) announces that it
has received further correspondence from Health Canada (the “Agency”) regarding the suspension and
proposed revocation of the Canadian producer’s licence and dealer’s licence (collectively, the
“Licences”) issued by the Agency to Agrima Botanicals Corp (“Agrima”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
the Company.
Health Canada has repeated its previous position that the Company has failed to demonstrate that the
suspension, and proposed revocation, of Agrima’s Licenses is unfounded, or that the failures that gave
rise to the suspension were rectified.  The Agency re-iterated its concerns that unauthorized activities
with cannabis took place after the Canadian producer’s licence and dealer’s licence were granted to
Agrima, in contravention of the ACMPR and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (now regulated under
the Cannabis Act).  Health Canada has therefore advised that it still intends to revoke the Licenses, and
has given Ascent until February 20, 2019 to make any additional submissions.   
Ascent previously launched an investigation into these alleged contraventions of the ACMPR and
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (now regulated under the Cannabis Act) which is ongoing, including
a forensic analysis of the Company’s books and records.
Should the Company not be successful in its attempt to have the Licences re-instated so that it may
commence operations and generate revenue and cash flow in Canada, the Company’s ability to continue
as a going-concern may be in doubt.  As previously disclosed by the Company, a strategic review process
is continuing, with a view to stabilizing the Company’s financial position and maximizing the value of the
Company.    
Ascent will provide further updates as available.
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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
$$ CNSX:ASNT I say in the middle, like an extension or something like that.
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WALL STREET KID WALL STREET KID 5 years ago
I think it has to do with what I posted yesterday
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OGINVU OGINVU 5 years ago
news should be out by now......maybe waiting till market close?.....flip a coin good or bad?....
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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
Ascent have a lot of grow-facilities by me.
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OGINVU OGINVU 5 years ago
nope.... I just started buying yesterday ....hoping it's good news and that 700k gets slapped off the ask......
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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
Looks to be moving now:)
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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
Hmm, could be interesting. This also happens when a company upgrades their ticker. Thanks for the follow-up OGINVU.
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OGINVU OGINVU 5 years ago
http://www.iiroc.ca/news/Pages/Halts-Resumptions.aspx
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Hunchbackgeek Hunchbackgeek 5 years ago
Does NOT appear to be:)
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OGINVU OGINVU 5 years ago
HALTED......
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WALL STREET KID WALL STREET KID 5 years ago
My thoughts exactly, a calculated risk
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