Tauriga Sciences Inc. Signs Exclusive North American License Agreement With Green Innovations Inc. for Commercialization of Bamboo-Based "Tree-Free" Products Including Hospital Grade Biodegradable Disinfectant Wipes
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 4, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tauriga Sciences Inc. (TAUG), a life sciences company creating a diversified portfolio of medical technology assets, novel medical devices and consumer healthcare, is pleased to announce the execution of an exclusive license agreement ("License Agreement") with Green Hygienics, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Green Innovations Ltd. (GNIN), to market bamboo-based 100% tree-free medical products to the North American commercial marketplace. This License Agreement was executed May 31, 2013 and is valid for a duration of 5 years. Under the terms of the License Agreement, Tauriga will realize the potential revenues generated from sales in North America, however the net profits will be split equally (50% each) between the two companies. Additionally, Tauriga shall receive an equity stake in Green Innovations amounting to 625,000 shares of restricted common stock, in consideration for both the paid in capital and joint marketing efforts. Complete terms and conditions of this License Agreement will be disclosed in a Form 8-K to be filed by the Company in the next few days.
The Company anticipates that the initial revenues (pursuant to this License Agreement) will be generated during calendar year 2013; however at this point in time, it is premature to establish any type of revenue or earnings guidance. The initial $65,000 payment from Tauriga (due at signing) has been paid to Green Innovations, so the Company has already acquired 162,500 shares of GNIN and fully expects to acquire the entirety of the 625,000 shares pursuant to the license agreement.
Tauriga's CEO, Seth M. Shaw, stated, "By entering into this License Agreement, the Company has positioned itself to generate revenues through the marketing of a high quality product line with substantial social benefits. After extensive due diligence, management is confident in Green Hygienics' manufacturing infrastructure as well as the potential market acceptance of such products in the marketplace of the North American continent. We are also pleased to become shareholders of Green Innovations, through this agreement, because it bolsters our balance sheet and we believe strongly in the business prospects of their company and management team."
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