Organigram Announces May 21st as Inaugural Date of Trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market

MONCTON , May 17, 2019 /CNW/ - Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX VENTURE: OGI) (OGRMF), the parent company of Organigram Inc. (the "Company" or "Organigram"), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, is pleased to announce that its common shares will commence trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "OGI" on Tuesday May 21, 2019 . Organigram's common shares will continue to be listed and trade on the Toronto Venture Exchange (TSXV), also under the symbol "OGI". The Company's common shares will continue to trade on the OTCQX under the symbol "OGRMF" until market close on May 20, 2019. 

In conjunction with this Nasdaq listing, Organigram's common shares will become DWAC/FAST eligible for U.S. shareholders.

"We are pleased to celebrate this significant company milestone," says Greg Engel , CEO, Organigram. "We are proud to have assembled a world-class team and facility that continues to deliver value to our shareholders. This listing will help us continue to demonstrate our commitment to dynamic growth."

About Organigram Holdings Inc. 

Organigram Holdings Inc. is a TSX Venture Exchange listed company whose wholly owned subsidiary, Organigram Inc., is a licensed producer of cannabis and cannabis-derived products in Canada. 

Organigram is focused on producing the highest-quality, indoor-grown cannabis for patients and adult recreational consumers in Canada , as well as developing international business partnerships to extend the Company's global footprint. Organigram has also developed a portfolio of legal adult use recreational cannabis brands including The Edison Cannabis Company, Ankr Organics, Trailer Park Buds and Trailblazer. Organigram's primary facility is located in Moncton, New Brunswick and the Company is regulated by the Cannabis Act and the Cannabis Regulations ( Canada ).

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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