Talisman Holdings Forms Division Led by Elite Management to Enter the Multi-Billion Dollar Legal Marijuana Field

GREEN VALLEY, AZ--(Marketwired - Mar 11, 2014) - Talisman Holdings (OTC: TMHO) ("Talisman" or the "Company") announces that it has formed a division, Cannabis Global Group ("CGG"), to enter the rapidly growing legal marijuana field. Concurrent with formation of the Group, the Company appointed Dr. Warren E. Frayer to lead this division.

"We're pleased to have a vehicle for entry into the legal cannabis business sector. Reports forecast a 64% surge in the cannabis market, and, considering the impetus of the legalization movement, we're eager to participate in a 'new frontier' landscape," said Barry Bevier, Talisman President. "We believe every company may be defined by its management. That being the case, CGG definitely is, by any criteria, five star. We're so pleased to have individuals of the highest caliber, who have not only broad business experience, but also specific, case-in-point expertise."

Leading Cannabis Global Group will be:

Dr. Warren E. Frayer, Gainesville, Florida, received his B.S. from the Pennsylvania State University, and his Masters and Doctorate in Biometrics and Computer Science from Yale. From 1984-2000, Dr. Frayer served as Dean and Professor for the School of Ecological Sciences and Forestry of Michigan Technological University. Since 2000, he has acted as Dean Emeritus to the University, and engaged as a consultant in research design and analysis. Prior to 1984 he was a supervisory Research Forester with the U.S. Forest Service, and a Department Head and Professor with the Department of Forest and Wood Science of Colorado State University. During his career he has provided research and consulting for numerous entities, including the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Park Service, the National Science Foundation, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the U.S. Congress, the Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Mead Corp., the Environmental Defense Fund, and the States of Wyoming and Minnesota. He belongs to numerous professional and civic organizations and has anchored 80 publications. Dr. Frayer provides a wide range of practical business acumen to the Company.

About Talisman Holdings:
Talisman Holdings, Inc. is a highly innovative holding company built on the belief that the world's greatest potential for financial growth lies in emerging companies. Talisman Holdings searches for undervalued small and microcap businesses with breakthrough products, services and technologies with explosive growth potential and delivers the equity, financial guidance, strategic counsel, consulting and business functions they need in order to succeed in the public marketplace. Taking an ownership or equity stake in standout emerging growth companies grows the asset base and drives shareholder value for Talisman Holdings, and the diversified holding company organizational structure and range of industries provides diversity of risk. For more information please visit Talisman's website at www.talismanholdings.com.

About Cannabis Global Group
Cannabis Global Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Talisman Holdings, Inc. is focused on the explosive and emerging legalized marijuana industry. Accordingly, it is designing an infrastructure to capitalize on this emerging American business. The company has targeted this market based on a belief that legalization of marijuana in most states and at the federal level is inevitable. In addition to its own activity, the company is uniquely qualified and positioned to be of assistance to others by providing financing, consulting, acquisition direction, strategic planning advice, ancillary products, marketing communication campaigns and agricultural enhancement. Industry dynamics make Cannabis Enterprises Group a compelling opportunity.

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