Press Release: Miami Cigar to Serve as Exclusive US Distributor of Viv

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Miami Cigar to Serve as Exclusive US Distributor of Viva República
MIAMI – March 19, 2014

Viva República, Inc. and Miami Cigar Co. are pleased to announce an exclusive distribution agreement
effective April 1st 2014. Miami Cigar will sell and distribute all Viva República lines in the United States.

In addition to the brand joining Miami Cigar’s premium product offerings, the brand creator, Jason Holly,
is joining the Miami Cigar team. He will concentrate on developing existing brands and work on creating
new projects, while visiting accounts nationally for events and sales support. When questioned about the
acquisition Jason Wood, VP of Miami Cigar, had this to say, “We plan to increase our emphasis on
traditional channels,” he said, “It is time for the cigar industry to see the new Miami Cigar, the addition of
(Jason) Holly is exactly what we needed to get a jump start to our 25th Anniversary campaign.”

Founded by Nestor and Mariana Miranda in 1989 the Company is celebrating its 25th year in business.
“We are proud to be adding a growing new brand in the same year we are celebrating our 25th
Anniversary,” said Miranda, “Even after two-plus decades and millions upon millions of cigars, we’re not
ready to slow down.”

“I was thoroughly impressed with the Miranda’s and Jason Wood,” said Holly, who attended Harvard
University, “We share similar values, key relationships and both see enhanced growth potential resulting
from our complementary skills and resources.”

“I am proud to have Viva República in the Miami Cigar family of lines we distribute.” said Wood. “In
adding Holly we bring on another valuable team member, who has seen the industry from the traditional
retailer’s eye. He is highly creative and can add to our strategy immensely.” When asked about future Viva
República releases Holly said he would continue to rely solely on León’s factory. “It’s home. The factory is
modern and well run, boasts a fantastic tobacco inventory and is owned by a great friend,” Holly said.

With the pending release of the Nestor Miranda Collection, the addition of Viva República and plans to
enhance its sales mechanisms, Miami Cigar could be in for one of its most exciting years since its founding.
“We have spent some serious time evaluating our practices and look forward to implementing positive
changes that will enhance our brand identity,” said Wood.

About Miami Cigar Co
Miami Cigar Co is proudly celebrating its 25th Year in Business as a distributer of premium cigars. Founded by Nestor and
Mariana Miranda the company is currently run by Vice President Jason Wood. In addition to the Nestor Miranda brands the
company also boasts the Tatiana, Don Lino and Casa Miranda brands. MCC also serves as the exclusive United States distributor
for La Aurora, S.A.

About Viva República
Viva República was founded in 2012 by former brick and mortar retailer Jason Holly. Holly partnered with Guillermo León and
his La Aurora factory as the exclusive manufacturer of the company’s Viva República brand. In addition to winning an award in
the “Best in Show” category at the IPCPR in 2013, the brands sales have steadily increased. Current releases include Rapture,
Rapture Maduro and Guerrilla Warfare, with new additions shipping shortly.