Newton Energy Corporation Announces Termination of Letter of Intent for a Proposed Reverse Takeover Transaction

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Newton Energy Corporation (TSXV:NTN.H) (the “

Company

” or “

Newton

”) announces that it has entered into a termination agreement with respect to the non-binding letter of intent with Verano Holdings, LLC previously announced on December 4, 2018. The Company continues to pursue opportunities for a potential acquisition.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

NEWTON ENERGY CORPORATION

Gino DeMichelePresident and Chief Executive OfficerPhone: [phone]

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