RYU Extends Expiry Date of Share Purchase Warrants

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VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 8, 2022 /CNW/ - RYU Apparel Inc. (TSXV: RYU); (OTCQB: RYPPF); (FWB: RYA) ("RYU" or the "Company"), announces that further to its news release dated December 1, 2022, it has received acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") to extend the expiry date of 13,709,612 common share purchase warrants (the "Warrants"), issued by the Company in connection with a private placement financing that closed on December 22, 2020, from December 22, 2022 to December 22, 2025. In all other respects, the terms of the Warrants will remain unchanged. No other terms of the Warrants are to be amended and the exercise price remains at $0.08.

Certain of the Warrants are held by parties who are considered to be "related parties" of the Company (such warrants, the "Related Party Warrants"). Therefore, the amendment of the Related Party Warrants constitutes a "related party transaction" as contemplated by Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Shareholders in Special Transactions, and TSXV Policy 5.9 - Protection of Minority Shareholders in Special Transactions. However, the exemptions from formal valuation and minority approval requirements provided for by these guidelines can be relied upon because neither the fair market value of the Related Party Warrants nor the fair market value of the consideration paid for the Related Party Warrants exceeds 25% of the market capitalization of the Company.  A material change report in respect of this related party transaction will be filed by the Company. The extension of the Warrants would only be effective upon TSXV approval and receipt of the requisite confirmation from the holders of the Warrants.

On Behalf of the Board,
RYU Apparel Inc.
"Cesare Fazari"
Cesare Fazari, CEO
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About RYU Apparel Inc.

RYU (TSXV: RYU, OTCQB: RYPPF), or Respect Your Universe, is an award winning urban athletic apparel and accessories brand engineered for active lifestyles. Designed without compromise for fit, comfort, and durability, RYU exists to facilitate optimal human performance. For more information, please visit the RYU website at: http://ryu.com.

Our multi-purpose products are engineered for both performance and everyday wear. Made with high quality materials and innovative techniques, we craft products for your every step, every stroke and every stride. No distractions, only progression. Our products are designed, developed and tested at our corporate headquarters in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Production takes place in factories located in North America and Asia.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange Inc.) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

SOURCE RYU Apparel Inc.

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