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Lawyers, ugh, what are they good for? Absolutely … a lot Lawyers can add value, support/defend the business Lawyers aid new product development
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Current federal regulations are outdated The new Beer Canada beer definition is flexible “But what about that new wheat beer everyone is talking about?” Sugar, sugar and the 4% rule
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New Ontario beer deal signed in September, 2015 Maximum 450 food stores to sell 6 packs only “You mean I can buy stock in The Beer Store”? A whole lotta independent directors just named
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Small brewers to have minimum 20% display space at TBS New provincial regulations require same % for food store displays Two free listings for small brewers in 7 nearby TBS stores
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Two onsite beer stores now permitted (no cross-selling) 5000L still capacity rule abolished for onsite distillery store New opportunities to distill and brew at same location (dual licensing still required) New rules on “swag” merchandising opportunities
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Revamped listing of non-beer items permitted for onsite beer stores: ◦ Items which store, open, carry, serve alcohol ◦ Books, magazines, other media related to: (i) food and beverage, (ii) local history, art and tourism ◦ Clothing and accessories which display brewery’s branding ◦ Locally-produced artisanal products: “Locally-produced” means “produced in the Province of Ontario” “Artisanal products” are “products produced in limited quantities using traditional methods” Note: artisan products would seem to include food products, e.g., maple syrup, cheese, sausage, bread ◦ De-alcoholised wine and beer ◦ Tickets for public events in the community ◦ Gift cards and certificates to purchase brewery goods and services
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The share capital of TBS has been divided into two classes A non-voting class is reserved for Molson Coors, Labatt and Sleeman It represents the book and liquidation value of TBS at end 2014 The other class is voting, issuable in series reserved for each subscriber All breweries qualify to buy such First Equity Shares, for $100 First Equity Shares have a proportional (to sales) liquidation value based on future increase of TBS net equity TBS to function on a self-funded, break-even basis, any revenues in excess of annual costs are refunded to First Equity Shareholders pro-rata
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Ontario Liquor Control Act was changed to authorize Master Framework Agreement between Province, TBS and the Major Brewers Two provisions were added of particular interest: ◦ 1) Retail licensees can be required to pay a different price for beer than general public ◦ 2) Retroactive approval given to 2000 framework agreement (now terminated) between Province and TBS Under the 2000 agreement, Province agreed among other things TBS would generally have sole right to sell cases of beer (24 units) Amendments may head off lawsuit filed by Burlington pub arguing violations of competition (anti-trust) laws
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Gary M. Gillman Gillman Professional Corporation Barristers & Solicitors 151 Ferrand Drive, Suite 802 Toronto, Ontario M3C 3E5 Tel: 416.496.3340 Mobile: 647.273.9943 Email: garyg@lawgill.comgaryg@lawgill.com Website: www.lawgill.com
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