Depository Trust Company to process all U.S. trades; Investors to enjoy timely and efficient trades
TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2017 /CNW/ - Liberty Health Sciences Inc. (CSE:LHS) (OTCBB:LHSIF) ("Liberty" or the "Company") today announced a change in the company ticker on the OTC market. The previous symbol was "SCQBF" which reflected the name of the predecessor company, SecureCom Mobile Inc. Effective September 21, 2017, the new symbol is "LHSIF".
Liberty also announced that it has obtained eligibility with the Depository Trust Company ("DTC") for its common shares. DTC is one of the world's largest securities depositories and provides electronic clearing and settlement of the securities of publicly traded companies. DTC is a member of the U.S. Federal Reserve System, and a registered clearing agency with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Our new company ticker and clearing agency ensure clarity and security for our growing U.S. investor base interested in the medical cannabis industry," said George Scorsis, CEO and Director of Liberty. "We always strive to offer investors valuable alternatives and DTC helps complete trades in a timely and efficient manner."
Liberty currently trades on the OTC Pink market and is expected to upgrade to the QB over the next month and to the QX shortly thereafter.
Liberty is committed to delivering high-quality, clean and safe pharmaceutical grade cannabis to American patients. For more information on Liberty please visit www.libertyhealthsciences.com
About Liberty Health Sciences Inc.
Liberty Health Sciences Inc. ("Liberty") is an investor and operator in the medical cannabis market, capitalizing on new and existing opportunities in U.S. states where medical cannabis is legal. Liberty's stringent investment criteria for expansion maximizes returns to shareholders, while focusing on significant near- and mid-term opportunities. Liberty has an extensive background in highly regulated industries, with expertise in becoming a low-cost producer. Liberty leverages commercial greenhouse knowledge to deliver high-quality, clean and safe pharmaceutical grade cannabis to patients.
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SOURCE Liberty Health Sciences Inc.
