Expands to second jurisdiction on closing of agreement with Dayacann to enter Chilean medical cannabis market

Signs binding letter of intent to acquire NettaGrowth, securing first medical THC and CBD cannabis license and cultivation capacity in Uruguay , and entry to Brazilian market

, and entry to Brazilian market Closes $28M bought deal financing including full exercise of over-allotment option

bought deal financing including full exercise of over-allotment option Signs definitive agreement with Dixie Brands , creating 50/50 joint venture to bring Dixie Brands portfolio of cannabis-infused products to Latin America and introduce Khiron's Kuida® brand to the U.S. market

, creating 50/50 joint venture to bring Dixie Brands portfolio of cannabis-infused products to Latin America and introduce Khiron's Kuida® brand to the U.S. market Signs letter of intent to establish medical cannabis distribution agreement for over 900 pharmacies in Colombia , subsequent to the quarter

, subsequent to the quarter Closes additional $28M bought deal financing including full exercise of over-allotment option, subsequent to the quarter

TORONTO, May 30, 2019 /CNW/ - Khiron Life Sciences Corp. ("Khiron" or the "Company") (TSXV:KHRN, OTCQB:KHRNF), a cannabis company with core operations in Latin America announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. These filings are available for review on the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com All financial information in this press release is reported in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

Summary of Quarterly Results





Q1 2018

Q2 2018

Q3 2018

Q4 2018

Q1 2019 Revenues $ - $ - $ - $ 891,677 $ 2,090,977





















Comprehensive Loss

2,031,848

6,203,970

5,829,913

6,165,034

8,737,254





















Weighted avg. shares

33,042,295

40,566,495

49,851,687

70,187,318

75,894,884





















Total assets

2,345,202

8,601,765

18,775,679

40,348,817

63,380,815





















Total non-current financial liabilities

-

-

-

2,353,080

1,912,073

Discussion of Operations for three months ended March 31, 2019

The Company's net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $8,737,254 (Three months ended December 31, 2018 – $6,165,034), with a basic and diluted loss per share of $0.12 and $0.09, respectively.

Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2019 were $2,090,977 (Three months ended December 31, 2018 of $891,677). The Q1 2019 revenues included full quarter revenues from both clinics and cosmeceutical sales, whereas the Q4 2018 revenues only recognized revenues part way through the reporting period. Financial results from the Company during the first quarter 2019 demonstrates demand from the clinics business and is consistent with management's view and outlook for the business. The Company also continues to establish distribution channels for its Kuida brand of products, which is anticipated to generate additional revenues in subsequent quarters.

Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2019 were $1,678,219 (Three months ended December 31, 2018 of $594,313). Cost of sales relates to both materials and labour associated with the sale of products and provision of services during the year.

Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2019 were $8,370,482 (December 31, 2018 – $6,165,034).

Management Commentary

Alvaro Torres, Khiron CEO and Director, commented: "The Company is pleased to report significant progress during the Q1 financial reporting period. Specifically, this includes the signing of agreements to enter three new markets, increasing cultivation capacity in Latin America to a second jurisdiction, establishing a US joint venture with Dixie Brands, and attracting additional capital. These achievements form important milestones relating to the expansion of supply, distribution channels and the capital necessary to execute our business plan. We continue to execute on our stated strategy to be an integrated cannabis leader in Latin America and, leverage this expertise, as we identify global market opportunities where we believe Khiron has a competitive advantage."

About Khiron Life Sciences Corp.

Khiron Life Sciences Corp. is positioned to be the dominant integrated cannabis company in Latin America. Khiron has core operations in Latin America and is fully licensed in Colombia for the cultivation, production, domestic distribution, and international export of both tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) medical cannabis. In May 2018, Khiron listed on the TSXV, becoming the first Colombian based medical cannabis company to trade on any exchange globally.

With a focused regional strategy and patient oriented approach, the Company combines global scientific expertise, agricultural advantages, branded product market entrance experience and education to drive prescription and brand loyalty to address priority medical conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, depression and anxiety in the Latin American market of over 620 million people. The Company is led by Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Alvaro Torres, together with an experienced executive team, and a knowledgeable Board of Directors that includes former President of Mexico, Vicente Fox.

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Forward-looking statements

This news release may contain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All information contained herein that is not historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to business, market and economic risks, uncertainties and contingencies that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

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This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United Statesor to U.S. Persons (as such term is defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

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SOURCE Khiron Life Sciences Corp.

For further information: in respect of the Company can be found at www.khiron.ca.; Investor Contacts: Chris Naprawa, President, T: +1 (416) 705-1144, E: [email protected]; Phil Carlson, KCSA Strategic Communications, T. (212)-896-1233, E: [email protected]; Media Contact: Jon Packer, Vice President, Communications, T: +1 (416) 543-9179, E: [email protected]