Taat Acquires Break Free Smoking Cessation App

Mar.06.2023
Taat Acquires Break Free Smoking Cessation App
Taat Global Alternatives plans to acquire the smoking cessation app, Break Free, to complement its flagship product, TAAT.

Taat Global Alternatives company is planning to acquire a smartphone application called "Break Free" from Boksburg Ventures. The application is designed to provide smoking cessation strategies and utilizes advanced technology such as diagnostic modules, augmented and virtual reality psychological health simulations, and day and night rhythm sensors to help adult smokers personalize and customize the use of cessation devices.


Taat anticipates that Break Free can play a strategic role in the market position of its flagship product, TAAT®, which is a nicotine- and tobacco-free cigarette alternative. Currently sold in thousands of retail stores across the United States and online through the TryTAAT.com shopping portal.


The Taat plan involves integrating other patented features and developing an application for use on Android and iOS smartphones by consumers. Following the proposed deal, Taat will issue approximately 17 million common shares of Taat to Boksburg, with each share valued at $0.3225 and $3.6 million in operating funds.


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Taat, a company in the tobacco industry, has announced plans to acquire a mobile application designed to help people quit smoking.



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