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High Mountain 2 Capital Corporation Announces Proposed Qualifying Transaction

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Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – September 28, 2022) – High Mountain 2 Capital Corporation (TSXV: HMCC.P) (the “Corporation” or “HM2“) is pleased to announce details concerning its proposed arm’s length qualifying transaction (the “Transaction“) involving a business combination with Interactive Health, Inc. (“IHI“), a private company incorporated under the laws of British Columbia.

IHI is a digital technology development company, focused on the medical and health education sector. IHI produces and sells digitally enhanced, interactive, competency-based, learning tools for medical schools and healthcare learning centers to address the gap that exists between the theory and practice of medicine. This gap is recognized by medical educators worldwide. IHI’s products and sales support competency-based health education with a virtual clinical environment for students to practice and gain clinical experience at a significantly reduced cost and with no legal and ethical consequences. IHI’s first commercialized flagship product, CyberPatient 2.5, is a digital simulated hospital with 130 digitally enhanced simulated patients accessible by all students and educators at any time from anywhere. IHI has five other products in the production pipeline, which are expected to be released in the near future. IHI’s objective is to revolutionize medical education by moving the initial stages of learning clinical competencies into a virtual environment, for the purpose of preparing students for real clinical practice.

The Corporation has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with IHI dated September 27, 2022 (the “LOI“) pursuant to which the Corporation and IHI intend to complete the Transaction by way of a share purchase, plan of arrangement, amalgamation, three-cornered amalgamation or alternate structure to be determined, having regard to relevant tax, securities and other factors and potentially including a pre-closing reorganization of IHI, to form the resulting issuer being called “Interactive Health International Inc.” (“New IHI“), or such other name as may be determined by IHI.

Pursuant to the proposed Transaction, each issued and outstanding common share of IHI (“IHI Share“) will be exchanged into one (1) common share of New IHI (“New IHI Share“) on a one-for-one basis (the “Exchange Ratio“) after giving effect to the Consolidation (as defined below) so that all of the currently issued and outstanding IHI Shares will be exchanged for approximately 44,488,900 New IHI Shares. In addition, each additional IHI Share issued pursuant to the IHI Working Capital Financing (as defined below) and the IHI Concurrent Financing (as defined below) will be exchanged for New IHI Shares based on the Exchange Ratio. Each unexercised warrant of IHI shall be exchanged on a one-for-one basis for a replacement warrant issued by New IHI with the same terms as the respective warrant, and each unexercised stock option of IHI shall be exchanged on a one-for-one basis for a replacement option issued by New IHI with the same terms as the respective option.

In connection with the Transaction, the Corporation anticipates that the common shares in the capital of HM2 (the “HM2 Shares“) currently issued and outstanding, will be consolidated (the “Consolidation“) on a one (1) for 1.75 basis immediately prior to the closing of the Transaction, and will be exchanged into New IHI Shares post the Consolidation. Each outstanding stock option and agents’ option of the Corporation will be exchanged for stock options or agents’ options of New IHI on an equivalent economic basis.

IHI will use its commercially reasonable efforts to complete a private placement financing (the “IHI Working Capital Financing“) on or before the date of the formal agreement for gross proceeds of not less than $700,000, which shall be in the form of IHI Shares at a price of $0.25 where the proceeds of such financing shall be immediately available to IHI upon the closing(s) of such financing and the closing(s) shall not be contingent upon the closing of the Transaction.

As a condition of consummating the Transaction, IHI must complete a private placement financing (the “IHI Concurrent Financing “), on or before completion of the Proposed Transaction for gross proceeds of not less than $2,200,000, which shall be in the form of IHI subscription receipts at a price of $0.35 where such securities will be convertible into IHI Shares concurrently with the closing of the Transaction so that investors that participate in the IHI Concurrent Financing will receive New IHI Shares upon the closing of the Transaction. The proceeds of the IHI Concurrent Financing shall be held in trust and shall not be available to IHI until the closing of the Transaction.

It is intended that the Transaction, when completed, will constitute the Corporation’s “Qualifying Transaction” in accordance with Policy 2.4 of the TSX Venture Exchange (“Exchange“). A more comprehensive news release will be issued by the Corporation disclosing details of the Transaction, including financial information respecting IHI, further details regarding the IHI Working Capital Financing, IHI Concurrent Financing, the names and backgrounds of all persons who will constitute insiders of New IHI, and information respecting sponsorship, once certain conditions have been met, including:

i) approval of the Transaction by the boards of directors of the Corporation and IHI;
ii) satisfactory completion of due diligence; and
iii) execution of the formal agreement.

The LOI expires on November 30, 2022 if the formal agreement has not been executed, and the Corporation and IHI have agreed not to solicit or enter into any agreements that would reasonably be expected to interfere with or prevent the Transaction, from the time of entering into the LOI until November 30, 2022.

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Shareholder approval is not required with respect to the Transaction under the rules of the Exchange. However, the structure of the Transaction has not yet been finalized so shareholder approval under corporate law may be required and it is expected that a meeting of shareholders of the Corporation will be held prior to the closing of the Transaction to approve the continuance of the Corporation into British Columbia, the name change, a new stock option plan and electing the board of directors. Trading in the common shares of the Corporation will remain halted and is not expected to resume trading until the Transaction is completed or until the Exchange receives the requisite documentation to resume trading.

For further information, please contact:

High Mountain 2 Capital Corporation
William Kanters – President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director
Phone: (403) 619-7118

Interactive Health, Inc.
Abdul Karim Qayumi – President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director
Phone: (604) 250-7013

Forward-Looking Information Cautionary Statement

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements include approval of the Transaction by the board of directors of the Corporation and IHI, completion of due diligence, execution of the formal agreement, approval of the Exchange, shareholder approval of certain matters and certain forward-statements relating to the development of IHI’s products and IHI’s business generally. The use of any of the words “will”, “expected”, “view” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Corporation’s current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Actual future results may differ materially. In particular, statements pertaining to the terms and completion of the Transaction constitute forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The statement made in this press release are made as of the date hereof. The Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be expressly required by applicable securities laws.

Completion of the Transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to, execution of a formal agreement relating to the Transaction, completion of satisfactory due diligence, Exchange acceptance, receipt of requisite regulatory approvals, and if applicable pursuant to Exchange requirements, majority of the minority shareholder approval. Where applicable, the Transaction cannot close until the required shareholder approvals, and any ancillary matters thereto, are obtained. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.

Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular or filing statement to be prepared in connection with the Transaction, any information released or received with respect to the Transaction may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in the securities of a capital pool company should be considered highly speculative.

The TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed Transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.

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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Perigon Wealth Management Enhances Leadership Team to Support Continued Growth

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Perigon Wealth Management, LLC (“Perigon”), a rapidly growing independent wealth management firm with offices across the country and approximately $8.2 billion in client assets as of June 30, 20241, welcomed three key hires to support the firm’s continued expansion through organic growth and acquisitions.

“A decade ago, Perigon had two locations and less than $150 million in assets under management,” said CEO Arthur Ambarik. “We’re now at nearly 20 locations and approximately $8.2 billion. This kind of growth needs additional executive and operational expertise to capitalize on new opportunities, and we’re thrilled to have attracted such incredible talent to our team.”

David Scarpello, Chief Financial Officer
David Scarpello joins as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Chuck Pinson-Rose, who will continue to support the firm on special projects as the Managing Director, Finance and Investment, help ensure a smooth executive transition and dedicate more time to his role as an investment advisor.

“David has more than 30 years of experience supporting a range of forward-looking financial services institutions and wealth management firms, and I look forward to working closely with him as we execute the next phase of our growth strategy,” said Ambarik.

Most recently, Scarpello served as the CFO of Pathstone, a private equity-backed family office and advisory firm for ultra-high-net-worth clients, where he led end-to-end M&A support, financial and accounting practices and strategic financial planning efforts. He has held CFO roles at several financial services and fintech providers, as well as other executive roles.

Scarpello said, “I’ve watched Perigon’s rise from afar and have been incredibly impressed with Art, Chuck and the entire executive team’s approach to the market. I look forward to working to build upon the incredible foundation as we continue to execute into the future.”

Chuck Pinson-Rose, CFA®, has been with Perigon since 2015 and served as its CFO during its rapid expansion. He has been pivotal in developing a dynamic and scalable financial infrastructure for the firm and will continue to lend his expertise to move the firm forward.

The firm also announced it has added two new positions to support the continued strategic expansion of services and M&A activity.

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Brian McGunnigle, Director of Operations
McGunnigle joins Perigon from the Mather Group and brings 25 years of industry experience, having spent the prior 16 years leading operations teams, technology evaluations and implementations, and M&A integrations. McGunnigle will report to Chief Investment Officer Rafia Hasan.

Debra Dunham, Director of Transitions and Integrations
Dunham most recently led and managed integrations for The Colony Group, a wealth management firm based in Boston. She has held several management roles in financial services firms and is active in her local community. She will report to the Head of Advisor Success and Integration Maria Daley.

Perigon is an advisor-led firm that has added teams and offices across six major markets since December 2021. In January, the firm welcomed Constellation Wealth Capital as a strategic investor. Perigon was named one of RIA Channel’s 2022 Top 50 Wealth Managers by Growth in Assets and included on the 2022 Forbes Top RIA list.2 In September 2022, the firm announced a merger with PM Wealth Management LLC, and formed a strategic alliance with Prager Metis CPAs LLC, a tax advisory firm. In November 2022, Perigon announced it acquired Nauset Wealth Management LLC, and expanded its Atlanta office.

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Thunes Wins Big at Pay360 Awards 2024 – Taking Home Three Prestigious Titles

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Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, is thrilled to announce an extraordinary triple win at the 2024 Pay360 Awards in London. These highly respected accolades recognize outstanding contributions to the payments industry, and Thunes is proud to be recognized across three major categories:

  • Best B2B Payments Programme
  • Leading Financial Services or Payments Organisation
  • Best International Payments, Remittance or Use of FX

This achievement highlights Thunes’ unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in financial services, solidifying our role as a key player in reshaping global payments. The recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented team and all Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network that enable us to move money around the world, with unrivaled speed, control, visibility, protection, and cost efficiencies.

Mathieu Limousi, Chief Marketing Officer at Thunes, commented: “We are incredibly honored to receive these awards, which acknowledge our efforts to continuously expand and deepen our proprietary Direct Global Network, which serves Financial Institutions, Super Apps, Fintech Innovators, Gig Economy Giants and Money Transmitters worldwide. This win reaffirms our belief that the future of payments lies in breaking the barriers of payment interoperability, and we remain committed to driving the industry forward.”

The Pay360 Awards, organized by The Payments Association, is one of the industry’s most anticipated events, celebrating innovation and success within the payments sector. Thunes’ victories across multiple categories highlight its leadership and impact in driving forward-thinking solutions for global payments.

Chloé Mayenobe, President and COO at Thunes, added: “As we celebrate this exciting milestone, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our exceptional team of Thunesters and all Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network whose passion and collaboration made this achievement possible. Together, we are building the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world.”

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Drofa Comms and CryptoUK Boosting Crypto Education in the UK with New Initiative

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A groundbreaking initiative set to transform crypto education in the UK is to set off. Drofa Comms, a leading PR firm specialising in finance and fintech, in collaboration with CryptoUK, a self-regulatory trade association for the UK cryptoasset industry, is proud to launch an educational initiative, CryptoEdu, aimed at enhancing cryptocurrency awareness in the UK. This initiative represents a crucial step in addressing the need for accessible and comprehensive crypto knowledge for economic development.

The first phase of the project aims to inform the professional community about new trends, rules, regulations, and challenges of the crypto industry. Participants from Zumo, The Crypto Collective, Orbital, Cointelegraph, Coindesk, and Crystal Intelligence were invited to take part in these industry dialogues. These interviews reveal several key insights, such as the complexities of crypto concepts, an urgent need to shift the focus of crypto education from technical details to real-world benefits, and the importance of incorporating formal educational programs and hands-on learning.

Valentina Drofa, co-founder and CEO of Drofa Comms, emphasised the importance of this initiative, saying: “Even though the industry has already made progress in crypto education, it is clear that we now need to significantly boost these efforts. Without proper education of both key stakeholders and the population, the sector will not have a future. Someone has to take the lead in the systematic promotion of education at all levels. My expertise in PR and educational products led Drofa Comms to form CryptoEdu as a joint effort with CryptoUK. We now offer organisations perspectives for crypto education, contributing to both the industry’s maturing and crypto players’ development.

And the launch of the magazine is just the beginning, the project is set to evolve. Webinars and workshops that will serve as platforms for companies to engage in discussions are soon to be introduced. Thought leaders, trade associations, and market players will be further brought to explore the current state of crypto education, address pain points, share personal experiences and advice, and develop improvement strategies.

Drofa Comms aims to provide the industry with a boost in innovation and knowledge, recognising that education should not be a marketing tool but contribute to the growth of the industry.

SOURCE Drofa Comms

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