Core Insights - Yerbaé Brands Corp. has successfully completed a business combination with Safety Shot, Inc., where Safety Shot acquired all outstanding shares of Yerbaé [1][2] - The transaction was executed through a court-approved plan of arrangement, resulting in Safety Shot shareholders owning approximately 81.64% of the combined company, while former Yerbaé shareholders own about 18.36% [2][3] Transaction Overview - Under the arrangement agreement dated January 7, 2025, Safety Shot acquired all Yerbaé shares, with each Yerbaé shareholder receiving 0.2918 of a Safety Shot share for each Yerbaé share held [3] - The total number of Safety Shot shares issued in the transaction was 19,881,948 [2] - Yerbaé shares will be delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange and OTCQX effective June 30, 2025 [3] Shareholder Information - Yerbaé shareholders with physical share certificates must submit a Letter of Transmittal to receive their Safety Shot shares [4] - For shareholders holding shares in book-entry form or brokerage accounts, the exchange of shares is automatic [5] Company Profiles - Safety Shot, Inc. specializes in wellness and dietary supplements, notably developing Sure Shot, a patented product that lowers blood alcohol content while enhancing clarity and energy [6] - Yerbaé Brands Corp. produces plant-based energy beverages that are zero calorie, zero sugar, and cater to various dietary preferences, aiming to disrupt the energy beverage market [7] Advisory Information - Maxim Group LLC acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Safety Shot during the merger [8] - Legal counsel for Yerbaé was provided by Cozen O'Connor LLP, while Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. served as legal counsel for Safety Shot [9]

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safety Shot, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOT) (“Safety Shot” or the “Company”) today provided an update on the expected timing for the closing of its previously announced acquisition of Yerbaé Brands Corp. (TSX-V: YERB.U) (“Yerbaé”). Following the approval of the acquisition by a majority of its stockholders on June 12, 2025, the companies have been working to complete the final administrative steps for the transaction. While the closing was anticipated this week, the pr ...