Mesa Exploration and Embark Health Enter Into Business Combination Agreement

Toronto, December 10, 2020 - Mesa Exploration Corp. ("Mesa" or the "Company") and Embark Health Inc. ("Embark") are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive acquisition agreement dated December 10, 2020 (the "Agreement") pursuant to which Mesa will acquire all of the securities of Embark by way of a three-cornered amalgamation, subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement (the "Transaction"). Completion of the Transaction is subject to several conditions, including, but not limited to, closing conditions customary to transactions of this nature, receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the TSX Venture Exchange, and receipt of all necessary shareholder approvals. The outside date for the completion of the Transaction is March 31, 2021, subject to a three-month extension if agreed to by the parties. A copy of the Agreement will be made available on Mesa's profile on www.sedar.com.

A comprehensive news release will be subsequently issued by Mesa and Embark setting out the terms of the Transaction, which shall include information about Mesa upon closing of the Transaction and the proposed financing to be completed by Embark in connection with the Transaction.

About Embark Health Inc.

Embark Health Inc. is an emerging leader in cannabis extraction, with a focus on the formulation and production of advanced 2.0 products for the B2B and Adult-use markets. Embark continues to be at the forefront of production of solventless concentrate products including Bubble Hash, Traditional Pressed Hash, Rosin and Dry Sift. With the recent acquisition of Embark Nano (formerly, Axiomm Technologies Ltd.) Embark is preparing to launch the next generation of Cannabis 2.0 products. The acquired portfolio of products and formulations support the mass production and distribution of advanced 2.0 products including cannabis-infused beverages, topicals, edibles and water-soluble powders. For more information, please visit www.embarknano.com.

Embark's mandate is to pursue best in class production processes resulting in premium quality commercial and consumer extraction products. Embark is dedicated to unleashing the full potential of the cannabis plant through scientific approaches to extraction and the production of quality products to enhance everyday life. For more information, please visit www.embarkhealthinc.com.

About Mesa Exploration

Mesa was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) on December 16, 1965. Immediately prior to the closing of the Transaction, it is expected that Mesa will have no commercial operations and no assets other than cash.

For Further Information Contact

Mesa Exploration Corp.
Foster Wilson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Phone: +1 775-771-5219

Embark Health Inc.
Nichola Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: +1 519-671-6936

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