Red Light Holland's Wholly Owned Subsidiary Happy Caps Expands Safeway Partnership to 123 Stores Across the U.S. Pacific Northwest, in Time for American Thanksgiving

Core Viewpoint - Red Light Holland's subsidiary, Happy Caps, is expanding its partnership with Albertsons Companies to increase distribution of its mushroom home grow kits to 123 Safeway stores in Oregon and Washington, coinciding with the American Thanksgiving holiday [1][2][5]. Expansion Details - The distribution will increase by 86% from the initial 66 stores to 123 stores, with the rollout scheduled for the week of November 17, 2025 [2][5]. - A replenishment order is planned for the week of December 5 to support the holiday season [2][6]. Product Offering - Happy Caps will feature premium home grow kits for Shiitake, Lion's Mane, and Oyster mushrooms, produced locally in Oregon in collaboration with Trailbridge Mushroom Farm [3][5]. - The kits emphasize local freshness, sustainability, and improved profit margins [3]. Company Growth and Strategy - The expansion reflects strong consumer demand and confidence in the Happy Caps brand, aiming to enhance the company's retail footprint in the U.S. [5]. - The company is committed to expanding its premium mushroom product offerings across North America [5]. Financial and Equity Incentives - The company granted 100,000 stock options to a new employee, exercisable at $0.05 per share until November 3, 2030, with vesting over two years [6]. - Additionally, 4,250,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) were granted to officers, employees, and consultants, also vesting over two years [7]. Related Transactions - The company approved the issuance of 5,611,250 shares to directors and consultants at a deemed price of $0.035 per share as part of a debt settlement strategy [9][10].