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CORPORATE PRESENTATION Q3- 2018 - PowerOne Capital
CORPORATE PRESENTATION
                           Q3– 2018

               130 King Street West, Suite 2210
0                Toronto, Ontario M5X 1E4
                 www.poweronecapital.com
CORPORATE PRESENTATION Q3- 2018 - PowerOne Capital
ABOUT       POWERONE CAPITAL

PowerOne Capital: Over a decade of successful investing in
real assets and emerging growth businesses.
PowerOne Capital is a diversified merchant       Our projects   Involved in     Total
bank focused on investing in real assets and     can be         over 350        transaction
emerging growth companies globally. From         found in 20    completed       value
its founding in 2003, PowerOne Capital has       countries      Transactions    of over $3.0
developed a well-earned reputation as a                                         billion
trusted, patient investor of long-term
growth capital, for projects across the globe.
Today, PowerOne Capital boasts a decade
of success partnering and investing in
                                                 Incubator of numerous +$1 billion market cap
mining, technology, life sciences, oil & gas,
                                                 companies
real estate and various growth industries.

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CORPORATE PRESENTATION Q3- 2018 - PowerOne Capital
EXECUTIVE TEAM

Our investment team
comprises experienced
legal and accounting
professionals and
investors. PowerOne and
its principals have a
depth of experience in     Pat DiCapo, LL.B                                     David D’Onofrio, CPA
representing, advising,    Founder & Managing Director                          Chief Financial Officer

and assisting emerging     Founder of PowerOne Capital and Managing             Mr. D'Onofrio has extensive capital markets experience
companies in accessing     Director. As the Managing Director, Mr. DiCapo is
                           responsible for managing the firm and structuring
                                                                                and over 10 years experience in public accounting, both
                                                                                in audit and taxation roles. David also assists in the
capital, advising on       corporate finance transactions.   Since founding
                           PowerOne, Mr. DiCapo has been involved in over       corporate finance function from the diligence process to
mergers and acquisitions   350 transactions involving emerging public           playing an active role advising management in various
                           companies with a transaction value in excess of $3   capacities. Mr. D’Onofrio has also acted in numerous
and managing their         billion. He previously worked with the law firms     executive, director and committee positions to assist
                           Smith Lyons LLP and Goodwin, Proctor LLP in
businesses.                Boston.
                                                                                companies in their formative stages advising on
                                                                                corporate strategy and business development. Mr.
                                                                                D'Onofrio is a graduate of the Schulich School of
                                                                                Business, a Chartered Professional Accountant and
                                                                                holds a Masters of Taxation Degree from the University
                                                                                of Waterloo.

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INVESTMENT STRATEGY

                                          IDENTIFY TARGET SECTOR
We employ a
systematic, repeatable
model in our approach      LEVERAGE PROPRIETARY              IDENTIFY OPTIMAL
                                 NETWORK                 OPPORTUNITIES & PARTNERS
to new investments
and partnerships,
across a range of         CONDUCT DUE DILIGENCE, DEPLOY CAPITAL AND MANAGEMENT
investment sectors,
whether investing in         ADVISE INVESTEE COMPANIES ON FUTURE TRANSACTIONS
life sciences,
technology, mining,
oil & gas, and other      WORLD CLASS INNOVATIVE COMPANIES; LONG-TERM WEALTH
sectors.                                       CREATION

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SELECT POWERONE CLIENTS

Mining                  Healthcare and Life Sciences

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SELECT POWERONE CLIENTS

                           Oil & Gas                        Technology

           International Real Estate

American Realty Partners

                  POWERONE INDUSTRIAL
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POWERONE GROUP RECENT TRANSACTIONS

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POWERONE GROUP RECENT TRANSACTIONS

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CORPORATE PRESENTATION Q3- 2018 - PowerOne Capital
POWERONE GROUP RECENT TRANSACTIONS

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CORPORATE PRESENTATION Q3- 2018 - PowerOne Capital
POWERONE GROUP RECENT TRANSACTIONS

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POWERONE INVESTEE COMPANY ACQUISITIONS
Company     Exit             Acquirer               Amount         Date

          Acquired      Orion Mine Finance        CAD $537mm     June 2018

          Acquired   Atacama Pacific Gold Corp.   CAD $41mm      May 2018

          Acquired         Osisko Metals          CAD $34mm    February 2018

          Acquired         Norgine B.V.           CAD $342mm     July 2017

          Acquired    Orange Capital Ventures     CAD $44mm      June 2017

          Acquired        Western Lithium         CAD $80mm    September 2015

          Acquired     Tweed Marijuana Inc.       CAD $61mm     August 2015

          Acquired      Parex Resources Inc.      CAD $198mm     May 2014

          Acquired      Troy Resources Ltd.       AUD $188mm   February 2013

          Acquired         B2Gold Corp.           CAD $160mm   December 2011

          Acquired      Kinross Gold Corp.         CAD $1.2B     June 2008

          Acquired      Gran Tierra Energy        CAD $195mm    January 2011

          Acquired        Sandstorm Gold          CAD $30mm     August 2013

          Acquired      Alange Energy Corp.       CAD $100mm   September 2009   10
POWERONE LIFESTYLE COMPANIES

The Estate of Le Calvane, located in Tuscany, Italy has played an integral role in Tuscan history and for centuries has been renowned for its
quality wine, olive oil and other fine agricultural products. The noble estate features both a winery and a boutique luxury resort.

The winery is located within the estate and neighboring properties and covers over 500 hectares of the hilly Tuscan landscape, where
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet, Petit Verdot and Sauvignon grapes are cultivated. The winery produces a wide range of fine wines with capacity
to produce 600,000 bottles of wine per year, as well as olive oil and grappa. The wines are internationally distributed and sold in prominent
restaurants globally.

The Villa has been reborn as a uniquely luxurious 5-Star resort catering to the most discerning of travellers. The boutique resort features 12
spacious suites, with 3 two-bedroom suites and a private three-bedroom villa ideal for families. The property also includes a function room and
colorful garden available for hosting events and celebrations as well as premium spa, wellness and fitness facilities. Restored to its original
beauty, the Villa captures the splendor of the Renaissance era in which it was built, now finished with the finest amenities.

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POWERONE LIFESTYLE COMPANIES

Forno Cultura is an authentic Italian   Tkees is an internationally renowned    STK artfully blends the modern
bakery located in the heart of          brand of footwear established in 2009   steakhouse and chic lounge into one,
downtown Toronto. It was founded        by an inspired husband and wife.        offering a dynamic, fine dining
by Andrea Mastrandrea whose             Tkees products are available for sale   experience with the superior quality
recipes have been passed down for       in exclusive high street retail and     of a traditional steakhouse. The menu
generations based on quality and        resort boutiques around the world.      features reimagined classic American
tradition using only the finest         They have been featured in Elle,        cuisine     with    signature   dishes
ingredients. The bakery sells fresh     Cosmopolitan, People, Travel &          including bite-sized Lil’ BRGs made
biscotti, pastries, focaccia, panini    Leisure and other leading fashion and   with Wagyu beef, Lobster Mac &
along with other artisanal Italian      lifestyle magazines.                    Cheese and the highest quality steak.
goods. Its baked goods are also sold                                            STK distinguishes itself by focusing
in premier retailers in Toronto.                                                on the social experience with a sleek,
                                                                                contemporary design, incredible food,
                                                                                world-class service and the perfect
                                                                                upbeat atmosphere.

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APPENDIX A
CASE STUDIES

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PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

Opportunity        In July 2017, Microsoft executed a major shift to an industry-focused sales structure and is looking for scale
                   partners to bring value in both horizontal technology services and industry-focused solutions.
                   Additionally, spending on blockchain is expected to reach $9.2 billion by 2021 with IT services and
                   business services accounting for roughly 75% of all blockchain spending.
Project            Creating North America’s premier Microsoft technology services provider innovating around blockchain,
                   agile & cloud.
PowerOne Role      PowerOne was an early investor in Fusion as a private company and helped to facilitate bridge loan
                   financing during the company’s acquisition of Quisitive. PowerOne acted as co-agent for a $8.4M financing
                   in March 2018 and was instrumental in identifying a vehicle for the company’s go-public transaction.
Geography          United States
Other Highlights   Fusion's Ledgerpay initiative is a blockchain payment platform that will leverage Quisitive's unique
                   experience in payment system technology and its strong relationships in the U.S. banking and merchant
                   communities.

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PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

Opportunity        The growing demand for specialized cannabis extracts from the medical and emerging
                   recreational markets has created the need for purpose-build extractors.
Project            Obtain Health Canada Licensed Producer (LP) and sales license. Expand Barrie facility to a
                   production capacity of 250,000kg of cannabis per year, becoming the largest scale cannabis oil
                   producer in Canada. Partner with cannabis cultivators to add value through bulk extraction,
                   contract processing, specialized secondary extraction, and white labeling.
PowerOne Role      PowerOne was finder and early investor in the company’s $3M financing in March 2018.
                   MediPharm recently announced a go-public transaction into a PowerOne-sponsored CPC
                   vehicle, concurrent with which PowerOne is acting as agent for a $15M financing.
Geography          Canada, Australia
Other Highlights   In April 2018, MediPharm Labs Inc. became the first company in Canada to successfully
                   achieve a Licensed Producer approval without first receiving a cannabis cultivation license.

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PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

Opportunity        Sante Veritas Therapeutics intends to bridge the gap in the Canadian cannabis marketplace between
                   small-scale artisanal producers, and the greenhouse-dominant, low end mega-producers.

Project            Expand 32,500 sq. ft Powell River, BC indoor grow facility to 182,500 sq. ft. using innovative
                   modular design. Produce high-grade cannabis on a large scale, providing a range of branded
                   products at competitive pricing.
PowerOne Role      PowerOne was finder and early investor in the company’s $7.7M financing in February 2017 and Co-
                   Agent in the company’s $16M financing in December 2017.

Geography          Canada, United States

Other Highlights   In April 2018, Sante Veritas successfully completed a go public-transaction and is now traded on the
                   Canadian Securities Exchange. Sante Veritas has also announced a merger with Baker Technologies
                   Inc., Briteside Holdings LLC, and Sea Hunter to form Tilt Holdings Inc., expanding into the United
                   States and forming one of the most comprehensive industry platforms.

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PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

Opportunity        The emerging and fragmented cannabis products sector presents an opportunity for
                   consolidation and is poised to benefit from integrated global distribution.

Project            Through growth and acquisition, build a world class portfolio of assets, consolidating brands
                   along the regulated supply chain in the global cannabis industry.
PowerOne Role      PowerOne was an early investor and strategic advisor to the company. In March 2018,
                   PowerOne acted as co-agent in the company’s $16.7M financing.
Geography          Global
Other Highlights   Slang has secured a conditional collaboration and investment agreement with Canopy Growth
                   Corporation (TSX: WEED), providing opportunity for multiple international strategic
                   partnerships.

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PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

Opportunity        Introduction of cannabis legislation in Canada created the opportunity to be early to market
                   for consumer product line with familiar branding and association with Canadian icons.
Project            Build a portfolio of production facilities through acquisition and expansion. Create strategic
                   partnership with Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip.
PowerOne Role      PowerOne was an early investor in the company and was instrumental in identifying and
                   facilitating the vehicle for the go-public transaction and introducing the company to other
                   strategic investors. Newstrike recently completed a bought deal financing of $92M.
Geography          Canada

Other Highlights   UP Cannabis has received site plan approval from the Town of Lincoln, Ontario, for its
                   automated greenhouse facility in the Niagara region, permitting the company to double the
                   footprint of the facility to approximately 320,000 sq. ft. of dedicated cannabis production space,
                   complemented by a further 80,000 sq. ft. of cannabis processing space.

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PowerOne Capital: We Keep Good Company
                                PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

Opportunity        Growing demand for enterprise-grade secure storage solutions and increased information
                   privacy regulation.
Project            Develop a blockchain hardened software-defined object storage solution and governance, risk
                   management and compliance solution for the modern enterprise.
PowerOne Role      PowerOne first financed the company in 2013, raising a combined $4.6M in two rounds of
                   equity financing. In 2017, PowerOne was instrumental in facilitating the development of a
                   blockchain solution to implement into the platform, increasing security of the system.
Geography          Global
Other Highlights   PowerOne was a special advisor to the company in connection with the 2017 bought deal
                   financing that was upsized to $13.75M.

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PowerOne Capital: We Keep Good Company
                                         PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

Opportunity        Identification of prospective ground & evolving country risk in previously un-investible region due to
                   perceived country risk. The project is a rare combination of size, grade, growth potential and excellent
                   metallurgy.
Project            Seven 100% owned gold exploration projects, includes flagship world-class “Buritica” project.
PowerOne Role      Formed the platform with management in 2007; acted as merchant banker, financier and advisor from
                   inception; assisted in raising over $200 million in equity.
Geography          Colombia
Other Highlights   Maiden mineral reserve of 3.7M oz. of gold, 10.7M oz. of silver (13.7M tonnes grading 8.4g/t gold and
                   24.3g/t silver). Measured & Indicated mineral resources of 4.71 million gold equivalent ounces (12.89
                   million tonnes at 11.4g/t AuEq). Inferred resources of 4.8M gold equivalent ounces (15.6M tonnes at
                   9.5g/t AuEq). Named Mines & Money company of the year in December 2013. In 2017 the company
                   secured $275-million of project debt financing, a strategic investment of $109-million from Newmont and
                   initiated construction with initial gold pour on schedule for the first half of 2020.
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Case Study: Aurelian Resources Inc.
                                            PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

Opportunity        Lithium forms a small but irreplaceable component of rechargeable batteries used in electric cars,
                   consumer devices like mobile phones and bulk storage for renewable energy. Prices have dramatically
                   increased in recent years and demand is set to outstrip supply by 2023.
Project            Tres Quebradas (3Q) - a high grade and low impurity salar and brine reservoir complex that extends for
                   over 160 Km². Located in the southern end of the "Lithium Triangle" in the Puna Plateau. It is the only
                   known project in South America with open lithium brine reservoirs, is very high grade, with low
                   impurities and is one of the largest known undeveloped resources.
PowerOne Role      PowerOne was an early investor and served as sole agent for a $7 million financing in April 2016, was co-
                   lead on a brokered $11.45 million financing in May 2016 and in January 2017, PowerOne acted as a
                   syndicate member for a $25M bought deal financing.
Geography          Catamarca, Argentina
Other Highlights   Management and founders are highly experienced in the sector and were instrumental in the discovery
                   and exploration of the Cauchari lithium deposit in Argentina, currently owned by Lithium Americas
                   Corporation, bringing the asset to full feasibility. In 2017, the company completed a PEA of the 3Q project
                   that estimated an after-tax NPV of $1.2 Billion USD.
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PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

Opportunity        Changing Health Canada legislation regulating the production and access to Medical Cannabis; increasing
                   pharmaceutical uses for Medical Cannabis.

Project            Apply for MMPR Licence to import Dried Medical Cannabis from partner company Bedrocan BV (Netherlands), and
                   attain and Canadian MMPR Licence to produce Medicinal Cannabis at a new facility to be constructed in Toronto,
                   Canada. Attain Licence from Bedrocan BV to expand distribution of Bedrocan product to the USA and South
                   America as respective legislation permits.

PowerOne Role      The PowerOne Group participated as a significant equity sponsor in the capitalization of the company as part of
                   Bedrocan’s $4.4 million private placement in April 2014 for which PowerOne acted as Sole Agent; Co-Agent for
                   $11.47 million financing in July 2014; Financial Advisor in taking the Company public via an RTO with a PowerOne
                   Sponsored CPC Vehicle on the TSX.V; and Co-Financial Advisor in its merger with Tweed Marijuana Inc. to become
                   Canopy Growth Corp.
Geography          Canada
Other Highlights   Bedrocan BV has been producing and supplying pharmaceutical grade government regulated medical marijuana for
                   15 years. Bedrocan product is available under Medicinal Cannabis regulations in 7 countries globally. PowerOne
                   was awarded the Private Capital Markets Association “Deal of the Year Award” for its various engagements with
                   Bedrocan in 2014. In 2017, Constellation Brands acquired 9.9% of the company for approximately $245 million.

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Case Study: Aurelian Resources Inc.
                                 PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

Opportunity        The White Gold District of the Yukon has seen gold discoveries of approximately 7M Oz since 2007
                   with major acquisitions and investment by Gold Corp, Kinross, Agnico Eagle, and Newmont.

Project            White Gold Corp. owns a portfolio of 19,606 quartz claims across 30 properties, totaling 390,000
                   hectares. This amounts to approximately 40% of the Yukon’s White Gold district, making White
                   Gold Corp. the district’s largest land holder. The properties range from grass roots to more
                   advanced exploration projects. Over $70 million has been spent on exploration to date and the
                   company currently has deposits of 961,000 Oz gold indicated and 263,000 Oz gold inferred.
PowerOne Role      PowerOne was an early investor, majority shareholder, and is involved with ongoing management
                   of the company.
Geography          Yukon, Canada
Other Highlights   The Company also has a highly experienced technical team with a track record of multiple
                   discoveries in the White Gold District of the Yukon. Agnico Eagle and Kinross Gold have joined the
                   company as strategic partners, each acquiring 19.9% of the company.
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Case Study: Aurelian Resources Inc.
                                   PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

Opportunity        Fragmented diagnostic imaging market and changing US health care regulations offered an
                   opportunity to consolidate outpatient medical imaging centers.
Project            Build a portfolio of medical imaging centers throughout select states initially including Florida,
                   Delaware, Pennsylvania and Texas. Combine clinical expertise with the latest advances in
                   technology and information systems to develop services that provides timely, insightful and
                   useful clinical information to referring physicians. Help patients to understand their health risks
                   and predispositions, and progress from simply diagnosing diseases to actually preventing them.

PowerOne Role      PowerOne acted as finder for a US$3.5M non-brokered financing in August 2015 and a US$5.6M
                   non-brokered financing in June 2016. PowerOne acted as co-lead agent for a US$10.5M financing
                   in March of 2017 and co-lead agent for a US$34.8M financing in August of 2017 .
Geography          United States
Other Highlights   The company has actively expanded operations acquiring Tristate Imagining and their 17 clinics
                   in April 2016, Preferred Medical Imaging and their 20 clinics in August 2017 and recently
                   acquired Advanced Imaging and their 4 clinics in May 2018.
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PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

Opportunity   First financial services platform built around gold as a currency. PowerOne recognized the significant market
              potential that exists across all geographies and all income segments for a transaction-accessible savings account based
              on gold as a store of value. It connects securely vaulted gold to electronic payment networks that previously did not
              exist and offers broad distribution by harnessing the connectivity of a growing mobile-internet.
Project       Development of an online and mobile platform and debit card system that allows users to buy gold, store gold, and
              pay for goods and services globally using gold as a currency. Goldmoney is a secure and fully compliant custodian of
              Bitcoin and will expanding offerings in the near future to include other major cryptocurrencies.
PowerOne      PowerOne also acted as financial advisor to GoldMoney in conjunction with a $36.64 bought deal in February 2016.
Role          PowerOne was awarded the Private Capital Markets Association “Corporate Finance Award” for its various
              engagements with GoldMoney/BitGold in 2016.
Geography     Global
Other         On May 22, 2015 announced that it has entered into an Acquisition Agreement to purchase the operating and
Highlights    intellectual property assets of GoldMoney Network Limited. With over CAD 1.5 billion in assets under vault
              management GoldMoney is among the world’s largest private managers of precious metal assets, renowned for its
              innovation and integrity in the gold market. In early 2016, the company raised an additional $36.6 million in a bought
              deal, and entered into a strategic partnership with Schiff Gold.
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POWERONE INDUSTRIAL                  PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

Opportunity        Resurgent US economy coupled with fundamental shifts in manufacturing, logistics and supply networks.

Project            Formed private real estate investment platform which focuses on the warehouse and distribution segment
                   of the industrial real estate market, with the goal of building a high-quality, stabilized portfolio of
                   institutional grade properties, throughout regional distribution markets in the United States.
PowerOne Role      Founding equity sponsor and advisor. The Platform is a collaboration between PowerOne Capital and
                   SparrowHawk Real Estate Strategists, a privately held industrial real estate investment firm,
                   headquartered in Houston, Texas. PowerOne remains actively involved in the management and growth of
                   the portfolio.
Geography          United States
Other Highlights   PowerOne Industrial is currently invested in approximately 1.2M sqf of industrial real estate with a gross
                   book value of approximately $112M. The platform maintains a monthly equity distribution with modest
                   leverage and a conservative payout ratio. In June 2017, PowerOne Industrial successfully vended its 1.2M
                   sqf in North Carolina assets to a TSX listed REIT.
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Case Study: Aurelian Resources
                      PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES
Inc.

Opportunity        Rising gold price environment has created renewed interest in exploration.

Projects           3 Aces - an orogenic vein system with the two of the highest grade surface outcrops discovered to date in
                   the Yukon, and district scale potential. Brewery Creek Mine – a previously producing heap leach gold
                   mine featuring intrusion related gold deposits.

PowerOne Role      PowerOne was an early investor and finder in connection with a portion of the $4.32 million private
                   placement in May 2016, co-agent for the $16.36 million financing in July 2016 and advisor on a $17.25
                   million bought deal in March 2017.
Geography          Yukon, Canada

Other Highlights   With high grade, native gold bearing quartz veins at surface, the project offers district scale potential.
                   Results point to an extension of high grade gold occurrences with drill intersections as high asv7.54 m of
                   32.86 g/t gold at their Ace of Spades zone, as well as the exciting discovery of a blind vein and the
                   occurrence of significant assay values in stockwork zones. Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) of the
                   Brewery Creek mine projects a 9-year life @ 7,500 tonnes per day, 230 days per year to recover 372,000
                   ounces of gold.
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PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

                                                                               Recent Financings
                                                                 Date           Financing
                                                                 April 2015     $60 million; Bought Deal

                                                                 August 2014    $7 million; Equity Financing

                                                                 July 2014      $10 million; Convertible Debenture

                                                                 June 2014      $31.3 million; Bought Deal
                                                                                $22.1 million; Bought Deal
                                                                                $21 million; Preferred Shares

Opportunity        To create a leading specialty pharmaceutical company with a diverse line of products in key global
                   markets.
Project            Acquisition and licensing of pharmaceutical products including branded generics, niche market
                   pharmaceuticals, and under-promoted products
PowerOne Role      Instrumental in the formation of the company. Early Investor, Agent, Co-Agent, on multiple debt &
                   equity financings valued in excess of $100M and various Financial Advisory Roles.
Outcome            In July 2017, Merus was acquired by Norgine for $1.65 per share for a total consideration of
                   approximately C$342 million
Geography          Canada, United States, Europe
Other Highlights   The Company is a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the acquisition and licensing of niche
                   pharmaceutical products globally. By capitalizing on its expertise of the North American
                   pharmaceutical markets and access to capital, Merus is currently focused on building its portfolio of
                   products. Merus strategically develops the sale and distribution of their product line by introducing a
                   targeted re-launch marketing and promotional plan.
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PowerOne Capital: We Keep Good Company
                                PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

Opportunity        Growth focused natural resources business with exceptional management team with
                   opportunity to acquire exceptional gold project.

Project            Otjikoto gold deposit in Namibia – a unique 2 million ounce deposit.

PowerOne Role      Acted as merchant banker, financier and advisor, throughout early history and following IPO
                   and M&A takeout.

Outcome            Following initial public offering completed in 2010, business was acquired by B2Gold Corp. for
                   $160 million. Subsequent to the acquisition, B2 Gold has put the asset into production, and it is
                   currently one of the companies best performing mines.
Geography          Namibia

Other Highlights   PowerOne is currently involved with key member of the management team on new projects in
                   Namibia and West Africa.
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Case Study: Aurelian Resources Inc.
                                                       PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

                     October 2008

            Acquisition by Kinross Gold

Opportunity                               “Ground floor” value creation story, with an exceptional management team who identified
                                          highly prospective ground in an emerging jurisdiction.

Project                                   World-class Fruta del Norte epithermal gold deposit.

PowerOne Role                             Instrumental in Aurelian’s creation and seeding its initial financings (undertaken well before
                                          discovery of its flagship project), and in the company’s 2003 going public transaction.
                                          PowerOne was a substantial and ongoing investor in the business for over five years, from its
                                          establishment until ultimate acquisition.

Outcome                                   Acquired for $1.2 billion in 2008 by Kinross Gold.

Geography                                 Ecuador

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Case Study: Aurelian Resources Inc.
                                 PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

Opportunity        Advanced-stage exploration company with a large land package encompassing several prospects
                   and led by an accomplished board of directors with a legacy of discovery and development.
Projects           The company’s flagship asset is the Curraghinalt gold deposit in Northern Ireland. The deposit is
                   a lode gold system consisting of a series of structurally controlled, high-grade gold bearing
                   quartz-carbonate veins.
PowerOne Role      PowerOne was an early investor and acted as agent for a $6 million financing in December 2009.
                   PowerOne acted as advisor during the $39.15 million IPO of the company in August 2010 and in
                   February 2012 PowerOne acted as advisor on the company’s $27.8 million financing.
Geography          Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Other Highlights   In December 2016, the company announced a positive feasibility study for the Curraghinalt gold
                   project that estimated an after-tax NPV of $402 Million CAD. In June 2018, Dalradian Resources
                   and Orion Mine Finance entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with cash
                   considerations of approximately $537 million to Dalradian shareholders.

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PROVEN TRACK RECORD: POWERONE CASE STUDIES

Opportunity        The company delivers value through disciplined acquisitions and organic growth of precious
                   metals projects, operational excellence, and responsible mining.
Projects           The Cerro Maricunga gold project is one of the largest undeveloped gold oxide projects in the
                   Americas at the prefeasibility stage of development. The project hosts total measured and
                   indicated resources of 5.3 million ounces of gold, including proven and probable mineral reserves
                   of 3.7 million ounces of gold.
PowerOne Role      PowerOne was an early investor and provided strategic support during the company’s early
                   stage development and numerous capital market transactions.

Geography          Peru, Nicaragua, Central America, Chile
Other Highlights   In April 2017, the company entered into a mining assignment and option agreement to acquire all
                   rights and interests in seven gold exploration prospects totalling approximately 19,000 hectares in
                   Peru. In May 2018, Rio2 Ltd. and Atacama Pacific Gold Corp. entered into a definitive
                   arrangement agreement with considerations of approximately $41 million to Rio2 shareholders.

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Case Study: Aurelian Resources Inc.
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