Empower Clinics Inc.
Globally recognized executive recruiting firm Korn Ferry has been retained to assist the search for a new Chief Financial Officer
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / July 28, 2021 / EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CBDT:CSE) (8EC:Frankfurt) (EPWCF:OTCQB) ("Empower" or the "Company") an integrated healthcare company - serving patients through medical centers, telemedicine platforms and a high complexity medical diagnostics laboratory processing thousands of COVID-19 specimens - announced today they have initiated the process to recruit and hire a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
The company would like to thank current CFO Kyle Appleby, CPA, CA, for his leadership and industry knowledge over the past year. With over 20 years of accounting and financial consulting experience, he has helped guide Empower through a significant year of expansion and growth. It is anticipated that Mr. Appleby will step down from his role concurrent with hiring of the new CFO. The Company aims to complete the search for a new, permanent CFO by early 4Q 2021.
"With the leadership and expertise of Korn Ferry, I look forward to the recruitment process and the positive impact its result will have on our Company and shareholders." said Steven McAuley, Chairman & CEO of Empower. "Empower has had a year of immense professional growth, and we continue to learn from previous events while elevating Empower's industry presence."
The Company expects an immediate priority for the new CFO is to complete a thorough review of prior audit challenges and outcomes with the goal of making recommendations and instituting positive changes to our financial operations. The Company further expects fresh leadership will be assisted by innovative, reliable insights into the business and accounting judgements while working to increase overall audit quality.
This press release is available on the Empower Clinics Verified Forum on AGORACOM for shareholder discussion, questions and engagement with management https://agoracom.com/ir/EmpowerClinics
ABOUT EMPOWER:
Empower is an integrated healthcare company that provides body and mind wellness for patients through its clinics, with digital and telemedicine care, and world-class medical diagnostics laboratories. Supported by an experienced leadership team, Empower is aggressively growing its clinical and digital presence across North America. Our Health & Wellness and Diagnostics & Technology business units are positioned to positively impact the integrated health of our patients, while simultaneously providing long term value for our shareholders.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Steven McAuley
Chief Executive Officer
CONTACTS:
Investors:
Steven McAuley CEO
s.mcauley@empowerclinics.com
604-789-2146
Investors:
Tamara Mason
Business Development & Communications
t.mason@empowerclinics.com
416-671-5617
DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" (collectively "forward looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements can frequently be identified by words such as "plans", "continues", "expects", "projects", "intends", "believes", "anticipates", "estimates", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or information that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the expected benefits to the Company and its shareholders as a result of the acquisition of Kai Medical Laboratory; the transaction terms; the expected number of clinics and patients following the closing; the future potential success of Kai Medical Laboratory, Sun Valley's franchise model; launch of new healthcare centers and the occurrence thereof; that the Company can bring healthcare to millions of Canadians; that new healthcare services can be added and that the Company will be positioned to be a market- leading service provider for complex patient requirements in 2020 and beyond. Such statements are only projections, are based on assumptions known to management at this time, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including: that Kai Medical Laboratory will successfully win any US Government RFP; that the MedX Health pilot program will be successful; that Empower will place the MedX Health teledermatology product in health centers in North America; that the Company's products may not work as expected; that the Company may not be able to expand COVID-19 testing; that legislative changes may have an adverse effect on the Company's business and product development; that the Company may not be able to obtain adequate financing to pursue its business plan; that the Company will be able to commence and/or complete build-outs and tenants improvements for Canadian clinics or Kai Medical Laboratory expansion inn 2Q 2021; that a search for a new CFO will be completed by early 4Q 2021 or at all; that general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; failure to obtain any necessary approvals in connection with the proposed transaction; and other factors beyond the Company's control. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable laws.
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