Ethema Closes on Multi-Million Dollar Treatment Center

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Ethema Health Corporation (OTCPINK: GRST) announced the acquisition of a majority interest in Evernia Health Center LLC, effective July 1, 2021. This acquisition allows Ethema to hold 75% of American Treatment Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Evernia. The company has also secured necessary licenses from Florida's Department of Children and Families. ARIA is projected to generate about $1.8 million in revenue for the latter half of 2021. Part of the acquisition included an operating loan and the issuance of 100 million shares. Ethema aims for further revenue expansion through facility growth.

Positive

• Acquisition of Evernia Health Center expected to generate $1.8 million in revenue for H2 2021.
• Ethema now holds 75% of American Treatment Holdings, enhancing its market position.
• Cash flow from ARIA will support debt repayment and further business expansion.

Negative

• Company has issued 786,429,791 new shares, leading to potential shareholder dilution.
• Substantial debt of approximately $1.1 million owed to various lenders, complicating financial stability.

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ethema Health Corporation (OTCPINK: GRST) (“Ethema” “GRST” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that the acquisition of the majority interest in the multi-million dollar Evernia Health Center LLC (“ARIA”) which operates the ARIA addiction treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida closed effective July 1, 2021.  The new licenses required to be issued by the Department of Children and Families of Florida when there is an ownership change in an addiction treatment center operator,  were received by ARIA on June 30, 2021 for all five levels of addiction treatment care that ARIA provides.   The Company now owns 75% of the common shares of American Treatment Holdings, Inc. (“ATI”) which owns 100% of the interest in Evernia Health Center, LLC.  The Vendor retains 25% of the shares of ATI.   In addition to advances in the form of an operating loan that the Company had advanced to ARIA as part of the consideration, the Company also issued to the Vendor 100,000,000 shares of Ethema common stock and agreed to pay the vendor $50,000.00 in cash.  The cash portion has been partly paid and the balance is expected to be paid within the coming month.  ARIA will generate approximately $1.8 million in revenue for the second half of 2021 based on current run rates.  The Company will be looking to expand revenues for ARIA through expansion of the current facilities. 

At the time of closing the Company had loaned ARIA approximately $1.1 million to fund its start-up all of which it had borrowed from various lenders over the previous 15 months.   A large portion of the loans were variable rate loans and most of these loans were either repaid with new longer-term loans with fixed conversion prices, or have been partly converted to equity.    Since the beginning of the year 786,429,791 new shares have been issued of which 100,000,000 were for the acquisition, 102,353,037 were for warrants related to the financings and 584,076,754 has been for debt conversion eliminating over $550,000 in debt.  

The Company retains the right to repay the debt it still owed and expects to begin using the cash it receives from ARIA as repayments of its loans to pay down more debt in order to reduce further conversions. The Company does expect to see some additional debt converted to equity before repaying all of the debt but the conversions should be greatly reduced.       

Mr. Shawn Leon, the CEO of the Company stated, “This closing represents a major milestone in our restructuring which began in early 2020.  We are returning to profitability and expect to be able to restore the balance sheet to the strong position we previously had.  I am very excited to be planning further expansion as our restructuring takes hold.”

About Ethema Health Corporation

Ethema Health Corporation (OTCPINK: GRST) operates in the behavioral healthcare space specifically in the treatment of substance use disorders. Ethema developed a unique style of treatment over the last decade and has had much success with in-patient treatment for adults. Ethema will continue to develop world class programs and techniques for North America.  For more information you can visit our website at www.ethemahealth.com.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Ethema Health Corporation's acquisition of Evernia Health Center?

The acquisition signifies Ethema's strategic move to enhance its revenue through ARIA, which is projected to generate approximately $1.8 million for the second half of 2021.

How much of American Treatment Holdings does Ethema Health now own?

Ethema Health Corporation now owns 75% of American Treatment Holdings, which controls Evernia Health Center.

What financial impact does Ethema's acquisition have?

Ethema's acquisition is expected to strengthen its financials by generating significant revenue and providing cash flow for debt repayment.

What challenges does Ethema Health Corporation face after the acquisition?

Ethema faces challenges including substantial debt obligations, amounting to approximately $1.1 million, and the potential dilution of shares due to the issuance of 786,429,791 new shares.