GHG - Global Hemp Group

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There is only one plant on Earth that can provide food, clothing, building
materials, fuel and medicine… and revolutionize the world’s economy at
the same time.
Hemp is the most versatile, efficient and environmentally beneficial
industrial biomaterial known to science. Compared to commodities with
similar uses, industrial hemp can be produced utilizing the least amount of
water, nutrients and pesticides; has the shortest growth cycle; sequesters
the greatest level of carbon – and is unique in its ability to be grown
almost anywhere in the world.
From commercial opportunity to environmental impact, hemp is a superior
commodity that can transform people’s lives for the better, all across the
globe.
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Safe Harbor Disclaimer
This presentation contains forward-looking statements including, without limitation,
statements concerning our business and possible or assumed future results of
operations. Our actual results could easily differ from those anticipated in our forwardlooking statements for many reasons including: transaction or business execution risk;
our ability to continue as a going concern; insufficient capitalization of our operations;
greater than expected costs; customer acceptance of our products or services;
regulation of our products or services; intense competition in our markets and industry
segments; adverse economic changes affecting markets we serve; our timing and
profitability challenges in entering new markets; difficulties related to our integration of
any businesses we may acquire; other common business growth challenges we may
face; and any other risks and uncertainties as may be detailed from time to time in our
private or public announcements and any SEC filings. Although we believe that the
expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, they relate
only to events as of the date of this presentation. Our future results, levels of activity,
performance or achievements could easily miss these statements of projection or
expectation. While we intend to be as transparent as possible, we do not promise to
update any of the forward-looking statements herein after the date of this document
to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations,
except as required by law. In addition, none of the materials or language herein
constitutes an offer to sell securities. Any actual, formal Offering will only be made
directly by the Company, only upon confirmed investor interest.
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COMPANY/BUSINESS STRATEGY
Global Hemp Group, Inc. ("GHG") is a multi-national conglomerate holding company founded in
2012 with administrative offices in Surry, British Columbia and operations offices in Los Angeles,
California. The Company performs oversight and management of a portfolio of subsidiaries, public
and private, and strategic joint ventures. GHG acquires or joint ventures with companies across
all sectors of the hemp industry.
This strategy enables The Company to build a larger value proposition for its shareholders in a
shorter time frame than developing the same components organically. GHG is able to quickly
capture cash flow and revenues from its acquisitions and establish a far greater collective
valuation than the individual companies would have on their own. GHG portfolio companies will
operate synergistically, enabling greater efficiencies, profitability and value through the
economies of scale created when operating as a cohesive group.
GHG will use this strategy to position itself as the world leader in hemp cultivation, processing
and distribution, where it can both ensure long-term shareholder equity and set industry
standards for sustainability and responsible practices.
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GOAL
To reintroduce hemp as a commodity that will positively impact millions
around the world through economic opportunity, environmental justice and
social change.
VISION
A world brought back into balance: free of man-made toxins, no longer
subject to deforestation and fossil fuel dependence, where a culture of
stewardship for the planet and one another is assumed as a prerequisite for
prosperity.
MISSION
We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for millions of people
worldwide by researching, developing and distributing sustainable materials,
products and services from the hemp plant. Success will be measured by
both healthy returns for GHG and a return of healthy people, societies and
ecosystems.
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OBJECTIVES
 Establish GHG as the global leader in the hemp industry.
 Continue to develop strong relationships with companies and
management at all points along the supply chain.
 Generate revenues and free cash flow through strategic
acquisition.
 Execute a roll-up strategy that enables GHG to strategically
acquire and spin-off private acquisitions as public companies.
 Expand production (supply) and distribution (demand)
simultaneously so as not to disrupt the global supply chain.
 Set industry standards of sustainability, responsibility and
equitability
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KEYS TO SUCCESS
 Joint venture with seasoned companies that compliment other
GHG portfolio companies.
 Strategically select acquisition targets based on a stringent set of
criteria.
 Acquire companies at critical points up and down the vertical
market.
 Attract brain power from competition and other industries with
attractive compensation plans.
 Acquire technologies that compliment the GHG portfolio of
companies.
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MARKET ANALYSIS
 The hemp markets span across almost all sectors and industries; building
materials, human and animal food, textiles, energy, plastics, biocomposites,
industrial materials, medicine, and more.
 The 2013 worldwide hemp market is estimated to be only $586 million. The
United States imports 60% of all hemp produced worldwide. Hemp building
material alone has the potential to develop into a multi-billion dollar industry.
 A massive tipping point is nearing after 75 years of suppression of superior
products that society overwhelming deems as harmless and beneficial to society.
There is a decade of strong growth on the horizon for this industry.
 There are hemp products produced for every person on earth, from cradle to
grave; from diapers for babies, cosmetics, healthy foods and nutritional
supplements for all ages, construction materials for builders, and clothes for all
ages and genders, sports equipment, musical instruments and more.
 New business starts in this industry are on the rise and rapidly building
momentum.
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Global Hemp Group, Inc. will operate at all along the entire vertical market, from
production to processing to product development and distribution.
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MARKET NEEDS
Growth of the hemp market requires well-funded marketing and educational programs to
introduce these new products to mainstream consumers.
Hemp has been prohibited for more than 75 years as the result of a smear campaign against
cannabis. The result has been to suppress a superior sustainable technology that can solve
many of the problems the world faces today.
Due to the prohibition instituted in 1937, the majority of consumers in the world are
unfamiliar with the potential this plant holds and the benefits it can provide. Once
consumers are exposed to factual information through marketing and educational programs
they will see past the propaganda, and explore the potential benefits of hemp for
themselves. Once they do, they will become passionate consumers of hemp products. This
consciousness is already emerging, but needs encouragement.
There has perhaps never been an entire market prohibited for over 75 years, but as a result,
there has perhaps never been a market with as much potential. When the tipping point is
reached it will set off a tsunami, and it is coming closer by the day.
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MARKET TRENDS
Momentum in the hemp industry has continued to increase, in spite of the lack of
available information and regulation.
There has continued expansion of the hemp food markets in recent years, new
businesses are entering the market with new and creative products and existing
producers expanding product lines and entering new markets.
The high cost of importing hemp as a building material into the U.S. is a significant
hurdle for the construction industry. Standards must established and ordinances
updated United States.
Proper legislation and standards must still be established and ordinances and building
codes must be updated around the world. Governments like Canada and China, the
top two producers of hemp, are aggressively moving to establish international
legislation and regulation that will enable the hemp industry to thrive in their
respective countries
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MARKET POTENTIAL
Exponential market growth is expected over the next 5-10 years. The
industrial hemp market is currently estimated to be in the neighborhood of
$586 million in 2013 and will easily grow to be a several billion dollar market
within 3-5 years.
Ancillary industries will also benefit significantly from this exponential
growth. Ramping up hemp production will be a catalyst for the farm
machinery industry, the need for additional processing and manufacturing
facilities will contribute to those industries, and there are many other
ancillary economic benefits from the growth of the hemp industry. Testing,
monitoring, packaging, distribution, marketing, etc. All of these industries in
the periphery will benefit greatly, which will contribute to the overall global
economy in a big way.
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COMPETITIVE EDGE
GHG's core management team has unique experience and skills that
compliment The Company's strategy. The management team’s background,
education and experience in investment banking, financial consulting,
mergers & acquisitions and agriculture will guide the Company through
complicated M&A opportunities on the horizon.
The depth of research management has conducted on these industries since
2008 gives the GHG team a clear understanding of the ebb and flow of the
industry and the visibility to identify and capitalize on investment
opportunities.
The core management team has extensive experience in founding, launching,
managing and consulting public companies in the Industry. The relationships
the team has developed over the last few years gives GHG a distinct
advantage in positioning the company as a leader in this rapidly emerging
industry.
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STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
Africa Frontier Partners ("AFP"), is an advisory/investment management firm engaged in
providing and structuring debt/equity finance for clients in the middle market category,
government owned enterprises and not-for profit organizations operating in Africa. AFP is
involved in a wide variety of transactions including green-field projects, business buyouts,
mergers and acquisitions, line expansions, recapitalizations and with the current emphasis to
cross border investments, financing trade among African states. The Company is active in
promoting trade between Africa and the Western countries of UK, US & Australia as stipulated in
the AGOA.
Hemp Industrial Innovation Institute (“H-III”) is a non-profit organization founded for the
purpose of coordinating industrial hemp research for the advancement of the hemp industry
worldwide. H-III coordinates with business, academic and government leaders to encourage and
support collaboration on the research and development of thousands of new, non-toxic,
sustainable hemp products and technologies, and rapidly transitioning them to market. The
Institutes mission is to generate and publish plant and materials science research through
credible academic institutions that are key to the rapid expansion of the global hemp industry.
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STRATEGIC ALLIANCES (cont.)
Mr. Larsen sits on the advisory board of the North American Industrial Hemp Council
(www.naihc.org) a seasoned non-profit 501(c)3 started in 1994 whose mission is to
promote hemp policy change in the United States.
The Company has a unique and mutually beneficial relationship with Alberta
Agriculture and Rural Development in Canada with the goal of expanding the hemp
industry in the Province of Alberta, Canada.
Members of the core management team have developed strategic relationships with
individuals, corporations and politicians, who are necessary to develop this rapidly
emerging sector of the global economy.
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COMPANY MANAGMENT
Charles Larsen, Chairman & CEO
Mr. Larsen has more than 30 years of experience working in government, public, private and startup companies as an executive manager, including the United States Coast Guard, Associated
Consulting, Peskin Associates, Integrated Decision Systems, Tower Asset Management, Financial
Management Advisors, Polaris Technology, and Blues Productions.
He has significant experience in high volume securities trading; corporate and public debt, equities,
options and futures, as well as being an experienced portfolio manager, securities trader and C level
executive. He has been involved at the highest levels of strategic planning, mergers & acquisitions,
financial and operational restructuring, public and private corporate finance, governance and
compliance. He has proven track record of success at every level of business management.
Consistently delivering positive results to shareholders and board members.
Charles is Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Hemp Industrial Innovation Institute
(www.hemp-iii.org) and he is an Advisory Board member for the North American Industrial Hemp
Council (www.naihc.org).
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Dr. Reid Jilek, Chief Business Development Officer
Dr. Jilek has advanced degrees in the medical, life science and engineering disciplines. He was both a Presidential
Fellow and a White House Fellow Candidate. He has published over 40 papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
After completing his National Library of Medicine Post-Doctoral developing computer and mathematical models
for Malaria, at the University of Virginia Medical Center, he decided to utilize his medical and scientific background
in a business development capacity by acting as a VP of Business Development for private and public companies
and a research institute.
Dr. Jilek has developed in excess of 8,000 professional contacts worldwide in the healthcare industry and
investment world, to include: therapeutics, diagnostics, vaccines, gene therapy, medical devices, preclinical and
clinical contract research organizations, nutraceuticals, generics, telemedicine, botanical, and biotech products, as
well as the venture capital and investment banking industries. Additionally, Dr. Jilek has developed over 2,000
contacts in virtually every industry, to include, but not limited to: petroleum industry, medical tourism, tobacco
industry, personal care products, bio fuels, mining, forestry, hospital development, alternative energy, food
industry, fisheries, hydroponics, aquaculture, aquaphotonics, aviation, and recreation.
He was a founding member of Frederick Research Center and of Asia Pacific Alliance Company. He has served on
the Board of Directors, Scientific or Medical Advisory Boards, or Advisory Boards for more than 40 private and
public companies since 1990, in the US, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, China, Portugal, Moscow, Israel and
Germany. He has also served as the CEO of four companies. Reid is a member of the Advisory Board for the Hemp
Industrial Innovation Institute.
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Isaac Nichelson, Chief Sustainable Marketing Officer
Isaac Nichelson is known as an ahead-of-the-curve designer, entrepreneur, activist, and thought
leader. Isaac’s innovations within the fashion and natural products markets over the last 20 years
have effected global trends in sportswear and fashion. With the creation of the LiViTY Outernational
brand in 2001, Isaac pioneered what many referred to as, “the first stylistically relevant eco-friendly
fashion products”.
Known for creating some of the first organic and recycled products for several of the worlds largest
brands, Isaac’s work has visibly impacted the emerging trend toward sustainability in the apparel
industry. In 2007, Isaac was dubbed “the Johnny Appleseed of Eco” by California Apparel News, in
recognition of being one of the pioneers of environmentally friendly fashion products made from
hemp, recycled, and other organic materials.
Isaac‘s skill for developing new forms of environmentally focused branding and messaging has led
him to consult consumer products giants such as Homedics Inc. with brand development,
messaging, and culture building campaigns. In recent years Isaac’s has work has touched a broad
array of product categories ranging from personal electronics to luggage and accessories to body
care, beverages, and food.
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Bob Richardson, Chief R&D Officer
At age 23 Mr. Richardson became a commercial pilot, holding an Airline transport rating,
aeronautical engineering, and A& P license. He began a career in Crop Dusting in Kansas and
finished in San Diego spraying potatoes.
After selling his Ag company he returned to CSULB to receive a Masters in synthetic organic
chemistry, and cell biology. He then became the lab director at Smith Emery Co. a distinguished
engineering company and lab in Los Angeles. Six years later he became a technical salesman for
ATI, the largest analytical testing network lab in the USA. Five years later he founded his own
analytical testing lab in Orange county called Apollo Analytics. He provided environmental testing
for over 12 years to all the major refineries, and engineering companies. Mr. Richardson's
interest shifted to immunology and fungal metabolites which modulate the body's immune
response improving and preventing severe disease states like diabetes, dementia, and all forms of
cancer. He sold Apollo, and founded Pegasus Biochemistry, which provides whole food complex
medicinal mushroom products for stage four cancer patients. During the last 8 years he has
hosted a weekly radio program discussing the health benefits of whole food medicinal
mushrooms.
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INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
Mr. Clement Aboge, Africa Frontier Partners, advises on matters concerning the development of
hemp as an agricultural crop in Africa to improve the quality of life of millions of people in the
most impoverished regions.
Mr. Nathan Armstrong is an award winning engineer specializing in biocomposite material. Mr.
Armstrong designed and built the Motive Kestrel electric vehicle with a hemp body and interior.
Ms. Dominique Cahn is accomplished in international relations, health care policy and
international trade. Ms. Cahn’s guidance on commercial and social ventures will help improve the
quality of life of millions of people in impoverished regions around the world.
Rod Lanier is a 3rd generation farmer on land originally settled by his grandfather in 1909. Rod
studied Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan and participated in farming exchanges in
Australia and Tasmania. He also worked for private enterprise in international seed sales before
joining his father and brother and eventually taking over the management of the farm.
Dr. Bruce F. Mackler has extensive experience working with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration
and vast knowledge of scientific and regulatory requirements. Dr. Mackler will advise on FDA due
diligence and implementing FDA strategies. In addition, as an attorney, Dr. Mackler has done
extensive legal work with the FDA and DEA.
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INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD (cont.)
Dr. Paul T. Perrault will advise the Company on agricultural research and rural development. His
experience working with World institutions all across Africa will contribute significantly to The
Company’s social venture projects.
Ms. Jan Strode, Chairman and CEO of CEO ADVISORS, Inc. is a nationally recognized expert in the
strategic use of communications. Ms. Strode manages image strategies for Fortune 500 companies
and high profile individuals.
Dato Dr. Kim Tan, SpringHill Management Ltd. brings global knowledge and expertise in the area
of social venture capital investments. Dr. Tan’s experience in biotech and working with both NGO’s
and government agencies will be invaluable to The Company.
Ms. Wenzhao “Connnie” Wang has a distinguished diplomatic and legal career. She has strong ties
to SE Asia and will guide The Company on projects in China. Ms. Wang’s experience and expertise
domestically and internationally will benefit the company greatly.
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REFERENCE LINKS
Auto Parts
 Motive Kestrel electric hemp car, the engineer and designer, Nathan Armstrong, is on the GHG Advisory
Board
 BMW betting on electric car with hemp parts
 Lotus Eco Elise
Building Materials
 Largest recently constructed hemp building and "Britain's Greenest Warehouse”
 South Africa’s first hemp house
 Hemp could be key to zero carbon houses
 Hemp house in Asheville, NC
 Wales Institute for Sustainable Education building constructed with hemp
 Haverhill, Suffolk Hemp Housing Project
Food Products
 Dr. Oz "hemp is the next superfood”
 Benefit from hemp seed and hemp food nutrition
 Hemp at Costco
 Hemp Bread
 Hemp Oil Canada
 Manitoba Harvest
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www.globalhempgroup.com
A publicly traded company:
Canada: GHG
Germany: GHG
United States: GBHPF
Contact Information:
Charles Larsen
President & CEO
Global Hemp Group, Inc.
[email protected]
877.235.HEMP
310.916.8488
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