Mr. John Moynan reports

SLANG WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Slang Worldwide Inc. has released financial results for the three and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2023.

"The third quarter was another solid quarter for SLANG, with both revenue and gross profit increasing sequentially and year-over-year. Impressively, all our operating business units exceeded expectations for the quarter, with each one cash flow positive on a standalone and operational basis," commented John Moynan, Chief Executive Officer of SLANG. "I believe that these results demonstrate the strength of our proven business model, as we are strategically expanding, successfully operating and adapting to the challenging dynamics of each cannabis market and regulatory environment. To me, our results confirm that SLANG is well-positioned for the future."

Moynan continued, "Across our geographies, we continue to maintain a leadership position as we scale our operations and position SLANG for continued growth. For example, in Vermont, where we saw rapid market saturation in the retail market, we were able to increase revenue by $1.58 million year-over-year by expanding into the wholesale market which is proving to be a new high-margin revenue channel for SLANG. In Colorado, our ability to be nimble and adapt has allowed us to identify and expand our products in select categories, such as within the vape category segment, to lead and expand our market position. Finally, in Maryland and West Virginia, through our strategic partnership with Trulieve, we have integrated this high-growth channel and demonstrated our ability to effectively compete in the country's most competitive markets in a cost-effective manner. Our strength remains our ability to identify opportunities and to focus on partners and categories where we can be successful."

Third Quarter 2023 Financial Summary:

• Revenue from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $9.10 million, compared with $8.17 million in the three months ended September 30, 2022. The year-over-year increase was primarily driven by an increase of $0.95 million in Core Market sales and $0.19 million in Ecommerce sales, partially offset by a decrease of $0.18 million in our Distribution sales and a decrease of $0.03 million in Emerging Market sales. Within the Core Market segment, the Company experienced growth in Vermont, with sales increasing by $1.58 million, which is offset by a reduction of $0.63 million in sales in Colorado. Gross profit of $4.9 million (53% gross margin) in Q3 2023, compared with $3.6 million (44% gross margin) in Q3 2022. Adjusted gross profit1 was $4.8 million (52% adjusted gross margin) in Q3 2023, compared with $4.0 million (49% adjusted gross margin) in Q3 2022, representing an 18.3% increase year-over-year.
• EBITDA1 of $(0.38) million in Q3 2023, compared with $(3.43) million in Q3 2022. The improvement in EBITDA is primarily attributable to a $1.67 million increase in gross profit (excluding depreciation costs), and a reduction of $1.38 million in operating expenses (excluding depreciation) such as insurance and share-based payments. Adjusted EBITDA1 of $(0.31) million in Q3 2023, compared with $(1.24 million) in Q3 2022. The reduction in Adjusted EBITDA is primarily attributable to an increase of $1.15 in gross profit before fair value adjustments of biological assets (excluding depreciation costs), offset by $0.22 million increase in operating expenses (excluding depreciation expenses, expected credit losses and share based payments).$10.82 million in cash and restricted cash on September 30, 2023, compared to $11.92 million on December 31, 2022 and $10.07 million on June 30, 2023. Additionally, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, cash flows generated from continuing operating activities was $0.29 million, compared to cash flows used in continuing operating activities of ($6.35 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an improvement of $6.61 million. In the third quarter, the Company received a $1.63 million Employee Retention Tax Credit from the Internal Revenue Service.

Recent Corporate Developments:

• The Company announced on November 21, 2023, that it has retained PGP Capital Advisors, LLC, ("PGP") to assist in a review of its strategic alternatives. The Company's Board of Directors has formed a committee of independent directors to assist SLANG's management team and PGP in exploring, reviewing, and evaluating strategic alternatives that may be available to the Company to maximize shareholder value.\The Company also announces that as of November 14, 2023, it has issued 2,946,757 common shares in connection with the CFO's employment agreement and 5,575,781 common shares in connection with the CEO's employment agreement (the "CEO Agreement"). This was the third and final tranche issuance pursuant to the CEO Agreement, the second tranche was completed May 15, 2023, by the issuance of 1,949,723 common shares and the first tranche completed May 16, 2022, with the issuance of 243,847 common shares.

Third Quarter 2023 Financial Review

The consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with IFRS. The following is a selected presentation of the Income Statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. (In thousands of Canadian dollars except per share data and percentages)

See the Company's management's discussion and analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (the "Q3 2023 MD&A") for a detailed reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to Operating Income / (Loss). SLANG's financial statements and the Q3 2023 MD&A are available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca, and on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.slangww.com.

Conference Call Details

Management plans to host an investor conference call today, November 28, at 10:00 am ET to discuss the results.

Timing: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 10:00 am ETDial In: 1-(888) 440-5983 (US toll-free) or 1-(646) 960-0202 (international)Conference ID: 6291438Webcast: A live webcast can be accessed via the Company's website at www.slangww.com or https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/894460650

About SLANG Worldwide

SLANG Worldwide Inc. is the industry leader in branded cannabis consumer packaged goods, with a diversified portfolio of five distinct brands and products distributed across the U.S. Operating in 13 legal cannabis markets nationwide, SLANG specializes in acquiring and developing market-proven regional brands, as well as launching innovative new brands to seize global market opportunities and match evolving consumer tastes. The Company has over a decade of experience operating in the nascent and highly regulated cannabis sector, and its partners enjoy the benefits of that experience, with access to the SLANG playbook for successful operations, sales and marketing. Its strong product pipeline from uniquely positioned and scalable brands like O.pen, Alchemy Naturals, Ceres, Firefly, and partnerships with brands like Greenhouse Seed Company have a proven track record of success with the brands consistently ranking among the top performers in the states where SLANG operates. Learn more at slangww.com.

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