Better Choice Company Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell Halo Asia for $8.1 Million in Total Gross Proceeds

Upon closing, Better Choice will retain ownership of North American and rest-of-world ex-Asia operations

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Better Choice Company, Inc. (NYSE American: BTTR) ("Better Choice" or the "Company"), a pet health and wellness company, is pleased to announce it has signed a definitive agreement with its existing partner in Asia, CZC Company LTD (the "Buyer"), to sell its Halo business in Asia for total gross proceeds of $8.1 million including $6.5 million in cash at closing, along with a 3% royalty on sales over the next five years, guaranteed by a minimum royalty payment of $330,000 per year or $1.65 million in total.

Pursuant to the terms of the transaction, Better Choice will retain ownership of its North American and rest-of-world ex-Asia operations.

Both parties expect to close the sale in April 2025.

About Better Choice Company Inc.

Better Choice Company Inc. is a rapidly growing pet health and wellness company committed to leading the industry shift toward pet products and services that help dogs and cats live healthier, happier, and longer lives. We take an alternative, nutrition-based approach to pet health relative to conventional dog and cat food offerings and position our portfolio of brands to benefit from the mainstream trends of growing pet humanization and consumer focus on health and wellness. We have a demonstrated, multi-decade track record of success selling trusted pet health and wellness products and leverage our established digital footprint to provide pet parents with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their pet's health. We sell the majority of our dog food, cat food and treats under the Halo brand, which is focused, respectively, on providing sustainably sourced kibble and canned food derived from real whole meat, and minimally processed raw-diet dog food and treats. For more information, please visit https://www.betterchoicecompany.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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Company Contact:

Better Choice Company, Inc.

Kent Cunningham, CEO

Investor Contact:

KCSA Strategic Communications

Valter Pinto, Managing Director

T: 212-896-1254

Valter@KCSA.com

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February 19, 2025 07:30 ET (12:30 GMT)