Cannabis
The Cannabis Industry’s Spread Worldwide Continues to Reshape Stereotypes
Cannabis has become one of the most trending topics worldwide because of its widespread legalization movements. While the plant has been heavily involved in the news cycle, cannabis has been around for centuries and was primarily used for medicinal applications. However, cannabis became listed as a controlled substance under international regulations due to the psychoactive nature of its marijuana derivative. In particular, the U.S. prohibited the sale and use of cannabis in the early 20th century, but by the 1990s, a select few states began to legalize it for the use of medical purposes. Now, as the months go by, more consumers and politicians view cannabis as a medicinal treatment option rather than a drug to simply get “high,” which completely reshaped the stereotypes revolving around the plant. Notably, California became the first state in North America to legalize the medical use of cannabis. And following its decision, a series of other states began to legalize cannabis medical as well. Now, more than half of the U.S. has legalized the use of medical cannabis. Additionally, throughout the past twenty years, the cannabis industry has rapidly changed and evolved. For instance, Colorado was one of the first states to legalize the recreational use of cannabis in 2014 and during Colorado’s first year of legal adult-use, the state delivered USD 683 Million in marijuana sales. By the end of 2018, Colorado reported record sales of USD 1.54 Billion. And as of April 2019, Colorado’smarijuana sales were on track to deliver yet another record year. Primarily, U.S. states such as Colorado, California, Washington, and Nevada are the main growth drivers for the global cannabis industry. However, as other nations, such as Australia, Canada, Germany, France, and Spain begin to accelerate their programs, the global cannabis industry is positioned for exponential growth. According to data compiled by Ameri Research, the global legal marijuana market was valued at USD 14.3 Billion in 2016. By 2024, legal marijuana global sales are projected to reach USD 63.5 Billion while exhibiting a CAGR of 21.1% from 2017 to 2024. MediPharm Labs Corp. (OTC: MEDIF) (TSX-V: LABS), Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON), Aphria Inc. (NYSE: APHA) (TSX: APHA), Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX-V: OGI), Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (OTC: CURLF) (CSE: CURA)
Over the past several years, cannabis flower has become an outdated delivery method and more consumers are switching to alternatives such as extracts. Cannabis extracts, also known as hash oils or dabs, have become increasingly popular because of their potency and effectiveness. With the advancements in extraction technologies and techniques, the cannabis industry has introduced more extracts such as budders and shatters. Extractors can select the desired parts of the plant, allowing them to produce a completely customized end result. For instance, an extractor can create a product that is rich in either CBD or THC, or they can create a balanced ratio. If extractors want to obtain a concentrate that is rich in CBD, they would most likely choose a hemp or cannabis strain that is CBD dominant. Several common forms of extraction methods include alcohol extraction, CO2 extraction, and butane extraction. On the other hand, extractors can also create concentrates without the use of solvents by using natural processes which utilize water, heat, and pressure. And, depending on the method, the final product has a purer, cleaner, and more enhanced effect on the consumer if it is produced in such a way. Currently, however, the industry is still in its infancy stage, meaning there is still much more room for it to grow. And as the industry continues to progress and develop, industry leaders believe that the extract market can evolve further from the current THC and CBD-based products and transition into a multifaceted industry. “There are so many bright, innovative minds in the cannabis industry, constantly pondering ways to create safer, more effective medicine for the various needs of patients … Currently THC, CBD, and terpenes are the main focus of the concentrate industry, but through continued research, the benefits and potential uses of other cannabinoids and compounds like CBNand THCV [may come into play],” according to Robert Ferguson, Director of Operations at Jetty Extracts.
MediPharm Labs Corp. (OTCQX: MEDIF) (TSX-V: LABS) is also listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker (TSX-V: LABS). Earlier last week, the Company announced that, “its wholly owned subsidiary, MediPharm Labs Inc., has entered into purchase agreements to secure a substantial 9,000 KG of dried cannabis supply from multiple cultivators in the last three weeks in June. In addition to MediPharm Labs’ ongoing procurement of cannabis biomass for existing contracts, this bulk purchase is expected to contribute to increased production for future sales and position the Company to meet the mandatory minimum monthly volume requirements to win new large white-label contracts.
At the half year mark in 2019, and only seven months since receiving its sales license, MediPharm Labs has expanded its cultivation relationships to secure and scale up its own supply of dried cannabis that has also increased the total market supply of cannabis concentrates for white label, value-add products including bottled oil, gel caps and upcoming vape pen devices to be legalized later this year.
‘With the increasing availability of bulk supply and our ongoing dried cannabis supply purchases, we are well positioned to significantly increase quarterly production over and above our existing contracts, which we expect to translate into additional sales from new white-label contracts that require substantial volumes monthly,’ said Patrick McCutcheon, Chief Executive Officer of MediPharm Labs. ‘As the industry continues to mature, with additional cultivation supply sources coming online, we continue to focus on building on our specialized extraction skill set to provide a stable source of high quality, cannabis concentrates for the growing demand of value-add concentrate based products for medical and recreational consumers.’
‘We look forward to further diversifying relationships with new cultivation partners, including outdoor grows, who continue to focus on producing high quality active cannabinoid flower at lower costs over the long term.’
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Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) is an innovative global cannabinoid company with international production and distribution across five continents. Cronos Group Inc. recently announced that it had entered into a multi-year supply agreement with MediPharm Labs Corp. MediPharm Labs will supply Cronos Group with approximately USD 30 Million of high-quality private label cannabis concentrate over 18-months, and, subject to certain renewal and purchase options, potentially up to USD 60 Million over 24-months. In addition, Cronos Group and MediPharm Labs have entered into a multi-year tolling agreement, where Cronos Group will supply bulk cannabis to MediPharm Labs’ state of the art extraction facility in Barrie, Ontario, to fulfill certain additional processing needs of the Company. “As the industry develops and matures, we see opportunity to work with companies like MediPharm Labs that provide specialized, high-quality services and inputs for our products,” said Mike Gorenstein, Chief Executive Officer of Cronos Group. “Along with our internal capabilities, we are pleased to be working with MediPharm Labs to bring great products to consumers in anticipation of the derivative market launching in Canada this fall.”
Aphria Inc. (NYSE: APHA) (TSX: APHA) is a leading global cannabis company driven by an unrelenting commitment to our people, the planet, product quality and innovation. Aphria Inc. recently announced that its German subsidiary Aphria Deutschland GmbH had been awarded a fifth lot for the cultivation of medical cannabis in Germany as part of the Company’s previously awarded license from the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (“BfArM”). The additional lot was provisionally awarded to Aphria Germany in April and was secured following a review by a German court, which affirmed the original decision by the BfArM. With this decision, Aphria Germany won the maximum output from the German tender process – a total of five lots – and stands as the only licensed producer in Germany with the permission to grow all three strains of medical cannabis approved by the BfArM. Aphria Germany is building its over 8,000 sq. m. indoor growing facility in Neumünster and is completing work on a state-of-the-art GMP-certified cannabis vault in Bad Bramstedt for the import of cannabis flowers and oil from Canada, Australia and Denmark. Aphria Germany also holds a 25.1% interest in Berlin-based Schöneberg Hospital, which provides access to both doctors and patients for education on the benefits of medical cannabinoids. The company also recently introduced CannRelief, a CBD-based nutraceutical and cosmetics product line for the German market, produced in the EU and distributed by CC Pharma, a subsidiary of Aphria with access to more than 13,000 pharmacies throughout Germany. “We are thrilled about our successful conclusion to the German tender process, which has awarded Aphria with the most comprehensive license in the country,” said Hendrik Knopp, Managing Director of Aphria Germany. “This award affirms Aphria’s leading position in the German medical cannabis market. Construction on our indoor cultivation facility continues to progress rapidly and we look forward to supplying Germany’s first domestically-grown medical cannabis in early calendar 2020.”
Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX-V: OGI) is a NASDAQ Global Select and TSX Venture Exchange listed company whose wholly owned subsidiary, Organigram Inc., is a licensed producer of cannabis and cannabis-derived products in Canada. Organigram Holdings Inc. recently announced that it had received approval from Health Canada for the licensing of 17 additional cultivation rooms within the Phase 4A/4B perimeter of the building. Thirteen of 31 Phase 4A cultivation rooms originally contemplated have previously been licensed. The 31st room initially contemplated for Phase 4A is being moved from the Company’s 4A plans to its 4B licensing plans thereby adjusting Phase 4A from 31 to 30 rooms and Phase 4B from 32 rooms to 33 rooms. As a result of this approval, cannabis plants will be moved into these new cultivation rooms on a rolling basis commencing immediately. The Company anticipates being able to begin to harvest product from these newly on boarded rooms by the end of September, based on its historical cultivation timelines with the ability to ship dried flower as early as mid-fall of 2019. “Sustainable growth, exceptional quality and constant innovation are the pillars of our overall strategic approach,” explains Greg Engel, Chief Executive Officer, Organigram. “We are proud to continue to increase our physical capacity to meet the needs of cannabis consumers across the country while also bringing new thinking and technology to our production.”
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: CURLF) (CSE: CURA) is the leading vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator in the United States. Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. recently announced that it has made two separate acquisitions in Arizona for combined consideration of USD 25.5 Million. Curaleaf entered into an agreement to acquire Glendale Greenhouse, a vertically integrated cannabis business operating a cultivation and processing facility, as well as a prime retail location, with plans to rebrand as Curaleaf after the transaction closes. The Glendale Greenhouse production facility is a 20,000 sq. ft., multi-level cultivation center which is capable of producing 3,600 pounds of flower annually. Its 1,500 sq. ft. dispensary, located directly off the Agua Fria Freeway with 90,000 cars passing daily, can be expanded to nearly 5,000 sq. ft. Glendale Greenhouse holds the master lease on the 15,000 sq. ft. multi-tenant building where the dispensary is located. The facility also operates a state-of-the-art CO2 extraction lab and a kitchen, which is already producing various edible lines such as mints, gummies, brownies and ice cream, with additional products expected to launch later this year. “The acquisition of both Glendale Greenhouse and the opening of our 83rd Avenue location demonstrates our commitment to the Arizona market and to providing consumers with reliable and high-quality cannabis experience,” said Joseph Lusardi, Chief Executive Officer. “This transaction not only strengthens our position with the seventh and eighth Curaleaf branded dispensaries in the fast-growth Phoenix metro market, but greatly enhances our processing capabilities and accelerates our plans to produce and distribute wholesale products in the state.”
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IMC prepares for accelerated growth after legalization in Germany and recovers from the impact of the Israel-Hamas war.
TORONTO and GLIL YAM, Israel, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IM Cannabis Corp. (the “Company” or “IMC“) (NASDAQ: IMCC) (CSE: IMCC), an international medical cannabis company, announced its financial results today for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. All amounts are reported in Canadian dollars and compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2023, unless otherwise stated.
Q1 2024 Financial Highlights
- 13% Revenue increase vs. Q4 2023 of $12.1M vs. $10.7M and 4% decrease vs. Q1 2023 of $12.5M
- 125% Gross profit increase vs. Q4 2023 of $1.8M vs. $0.8 and 39% Gross profit decrease vs. Q1 2023 of $2.9M
- 29% decrease in operating expenses vs. Q1 2023 excluding the one-time Oranim revoke related losses of $4.6M vs. $6.5M and 14% increase including Oranim
- 12% increase of Non-IFRS Adjusted EBITDA loss to $2.1M
Operational Highlights
The Company intends to complete a non-brokered private placement (the “Offering“) of secured convertible debentures of the Company (each, a “Debenture“) for aggregate proceeds of up to C$2,500,000. The Debentures will mature on the date that is 12 months from the date of issuance and will not incur interest except in the event of default. The Debentures are being issued to holders of short term loans and obligations owed by the Company or its wholly owned subsidiaries. The principal of the Debenture may be converted into common shares in the Company (each, a “Share“) at a conversion price of $1.08 per Share.
Management Commentary
“With the April 1st cannabis legalization in Germany, we are augmenting our focus and resources on the German market, where we expect to see the biggest growth potential, and the best return on investment. While it is still too early to make any predictions, our sales in Germany almost doubled during the month of April,” said Oren Shuster, Chief Executive Officer of IMC. “Looking back on the first month post legalization in Germany, I see that we have the infrastructure and the supply agreements in place to continue delivering the accelerated growth we have already seen in April. We will also ensure that we have the necessary resources in place for success.”
“In 2023 we completely restructured, becoming a very lean and agile company, leaning into active cost management. This process is reflected in the numbers, our G&A decreased 27% vs Q1 2023” said Uri Birenberg, Chief Financial Officer of IMC. “While our results have recovered from the impact of the Israel-Hamas war, our revenue was still effected by both an unfavorable exchange rate, as well as price reductions to sell off inventory.”
Q1 2024 Conference Call
The Company will host a Zoom web conference call today at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results, followed by a question-and-answer session for the investment community. Investors are invited to register by clicking here. All relevant information will be sent upon registration.
If you are unable to join us live, a recording of the call will be available on our website at https://investors.imcannabis.com/ within 24 hours after the call.
Q1 2024 Financial Results
- Revenues for the first quarter of 2024 were $12.1 million compared to $12.5 million in the first quarter of 2023, a decrease of 3%. The decrease is mainly due an exchange rate effect of about $0.2 million and decrease in avg. price per sale due to increased competition.
- Gross profit for the first quarter of 2024 was $1.8 million, compared to $2.9 million in Q1 2024, a decrease of 39%. The downside is attributed mainly to the slow-moving stock that was moved out at a lower price and an exchange rate difference totaling $0.4 million and $0.64 million cost of sales loss due to an inventory erase of the slow-moving stock. Company fair value adjustment was $0 and $0.4 million for the Q1 2024 and Q1 2023 respectively.
- Total Dried Flower sold in Q1 2024 was approximately 1,873 kg with an average selling price of $5.68 per gram, compared to approximately 1,842kg in Q1 2023, with an average selling price of $6.59 per gram. This difference is mainly due to increased competition within the retail segment, and mid-range stock discounts to move out slow moving stock.
- Total operating expenses in Q1 2024 were $7.4 million compared to $6.5 million in Q1 2023. The increase is due to the other operating expenses related to Oranim Deal revoke, with an expected losses of $2.8 million. Adjusting for this one-time losses, Q1 2024 operating expenses were $4.6 million compared to $6.5 million in Q1 2023, a decrease of 29%.
- G&A Expenses in Q1 2024 were $2.3 million, compared to $3.2 million in Q1 2023, a decrease of 28%. The decrease in the G&A expense is attributable mainly to salaries and professional services of $0.64 million.
- Selling and Marketing Expenses in Q1 2024 were $2.3 million, compared to $2.8 million in Q1 2023, a decrease of 18% mainly due to a decrease in Salaries and professional services of $0.5 million.
- Net Loss from continuing operations in Q1 2024 was $6.0 million, compared to $0.9 million in Q12023.
- Basic and diluted Loss per Share in Q1 2024 was $0.42, compared to a loss of $0.05 per Share in Q1 2023.
- Non-IFRS Adjusted EBITDA loss in Q1 2024 was $2.1 million, compared to an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.9 million in Q1 2023 an increase of 10%.
- Cash and Cash Equivalents as of March 31, 2024, were $1.0 million compared to $1.8 million in December 31, 2023.
- Total assets as of March 31, 2024, were $41.1 million, compared to $48.8 million in December 31, 2023, a decrease of 16%. The decrease is mainly attributed to the goodwill reduction due to Oranim agreement cancelation of about $2.8M, a reduction in Inventory of $2.1 million, reduction of Cash and cash equivalents of $0.8M and reduction in Trade payables of $1.2 million.
- Total Liabilities as of March 31, 2024, were $32.8 million, compared to $35.1 in December 31, 2023, a decrease of about 7%. The decrease was mainly due to the reduction in other accounts payables and accrued expenses of $1.8 million and reduction in the PUT option liability of $0.7 million.
The Company’s financial statements as of March 31, 2024 includes a note regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s Q1 2024 financial results do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets or liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. For more information, please refer to the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” and “Risk Factors” sections in the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
Non-IFRS Measures
This press release makes reference to “Gross Margin” and “Adjusted EBITDA”, which are financial measures that are not recognized measures under IFRS and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. These measures are provided as complementary information to the Company’s IFRS measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management’s perspective. Accordingly, these measures should neither be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under IFRS.
For an explanation of how management defines Gross Margin and Adjusted EBITDA, see the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis for the period ended March 31, 2024, available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.
We reconcile these non-IFRS financial measures to the most comparable IFRS measures as set out below.
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INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION |
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Canadian Dollars in thousands |
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March 31, |
December 31, |
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Note |
(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 1,048 |
$ 1,813 |
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Trade receivables |
6,506 |
7,651 |
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Advances to suppliers |
780 |
936 |
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Other accounts receivable |
3,732 |
3,889 |
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Inventories |
3 |
7,901 |
9,976 |
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|
19,967 |
24,265 |
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
4,939 |
5,058 |
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Investments in affiliates |
2,078 |
2,285 |
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Right-of-use assets, net |
1,243 |
1,307 |
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Intangible assets, net |
5,440 |
5,803 |
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Goodwill |
7,442 |
10,095 |
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|
21,142 |
24,548 |
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Total assets |
$ 41,109 |
$ 48,813 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. |
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INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION |
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Canadian Dollars in thousands |
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March 31, |
December 31, |
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Note |
(Unaudited) |
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES:
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Trade payables |
$ 9,511 |
$ 9,223 |
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Bank loans and credit facilities |
11,941 |
12,119 |
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Other accounts payable and accrued expenses |
4,440 |
6,218 |
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Accrued purchase consideration liabilities |
2,165 |
2,097 |
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PUT Option liability |
1,967 |
2,697 |
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Current maturities of operating lease liabilities |
461 |
454 |
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30,485 |
32,808 |
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NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
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Warrants measured at fair value |
4 |
137 |
38 |
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Operating lease liabilities |
744 |
815 |
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Long-term loans |
401 |
394 |
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Employee benefit liabilities, net |
96 |
95 |
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Deferred tax liability, net |
902 |
963 |
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|
2,280 |
2,305 |
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Total liabilities |
32,765 |
35,113 |
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EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE COMPANY: |
5 |
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Share capital and premium |
253,887 |
253,882 |
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Translation reserve |
1,399 |
95 |
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Reserve from share-based payment transactions |
9,664 |
9,637 |
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Accumulated deficit |
(255,431) |
(249,145) |
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Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company |
9,519 |
14,469 |
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Non-controlling interests |
(1,175) |
(769) |
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Total equity |
8,344 |
13,700 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
$ 41,109 |
$ 48,813 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. |
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INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS |
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AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) |
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Canadian Dollars in thousands, except per share data |
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Three months ended March 31, |
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Note |
2024 |
2023 (*) |
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Revenues |
$ 12,063 |
$ 12,529 |
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Cost of revenues |
10,274 |
9,286 |
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Gross profit before fair value adjustments |
1,789 |
3,243 |
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Fair value adjustments: |
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Realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the period |
(10) |
(339) |
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Total fair value adjustments |
(10) |
(339) |
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Gross profit |
1,779 |
2,904 |
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General and administrative expenses |
2,332 |
3,175 |
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Selling and marketing expenses |
2,292 |
2,805 |
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Restructuring expenses |
– |
283 |
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Share-based compensation |
32 |
258 |
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Other operating expenses |
9 |
2,753 |
– |
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Total operating expenses |
7,409 |
6,521 |
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Operating loss |
5,630 |
3,617 |
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Finance income |
4 |
(14) |
3,530 |
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Finance expense |
(487) |
(795) |
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Finance income, net |
(501) |
2,735 |
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Gain (loss) before income taxes |
(6,131) |
(882) |
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Income tax benefit |
(111) |
(16) |
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Net )loss( gain |
(6,020) |
(866) |
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Other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in |
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Total other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss |
67 |
36 |
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Exchange differences on translation to presentation currency |
1,330 |
(562) |
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) that will not be reclassified to profit |
1,397 |
(526) |
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Other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss in |
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Adjustments arising from translating financial statements of foreign operation |
(35) |
155 |
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) that will be reclassified to profit or loss |
(35) |
155 |
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) |
1,362 |
(371) |
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Total comprehensive loss |
$ (4,658) |
$ (1,237) |
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INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS |
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AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) |
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Canadian Dollars in thousands, except per share data |
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Three months ended March 31, |
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Note |
2024 |
2023 (*) |
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Net income (loss) attributable to: |
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Equity holders of the Company |
(5,623) |
(600) |
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Non-controlling interests |
(397) |
(266) |
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|
$ (6,020) |
$ (866) |
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Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to: |
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Equity holders of the Company |
(4,252) |
(959) |
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Non-controlling interests |
(406) |
(278) |
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$ (4,658) |
$ (1,237) |
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Net income (loss) per share attributable to equity holders of the Company: |
7 |
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Basic and diluted (loss) gain per share (in CAD) |
$ (0.42) |
$ (0.05) |
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Earnings (loss) per share attributable to equity holders of the Company |
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Basic and diluted (loss) gain per share (in CAD) |
$ (0.42) |
$ (0.05) |
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(*) See note 1 regarding figures disclosure. |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. |
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INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) |
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Canadian Dollars in thousands |
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Three months ended March 31, |
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2024 |
2023 (*) |
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Cash provided by operating activities: |
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Net income (loss) for the period |
$ (6,020) |
$ 43 |
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Adjustments for non-cash items: |
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Fair value adjustment on sale of inventory |
10 |
339 |
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Fair value adjustment on Warrants, investments and accounts receivable |
100 |
(3,636) |
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Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
147 |
174 |
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Amortization of intangible assets |
452 |
456 |
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Depreciation of right-of-use assets |
118 |
179 |
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Impairment of goodwill |
2,753 |
– |
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Finance expenses, net |
401 |
635 |
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Deferred tax liability, net |
(69) |
(150) |
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Share-based payment |
32 |
258 |
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Restructuring expense |
– |
283 |
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|
3,944 |
(1,462) |
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Changes in working capital: |
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Decrease (increase) in trade receivables |
1,332 |
1,937 |
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Decrease (increase) in other accounts receivable and advances to suppliers |
159 |
(940) |
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Decrease (increase) in inventories, net of fair value adjustments |
2,159 |
90 |
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Decrease (increase) in trade payables |
663 |
(6,021) |
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Changes in employee benefit liabilities, net |
– |
(22) |
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Increase in other accounts payable and accrued expenses |
(2,745) |
(14) |
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|
1,568 |
(4,970) |
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Taxes (paid) received |
(121) |
328 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
(629) |
(6,061) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(2) |
(411) |
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|
Payment of purchase consideration |
– |
(56) |
||
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
$ (2) |
$ (467) |
||
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. |
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|
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) |
||||
|
Canadian Dollars in thousands |
||||
|
Three months ended March 31, |
||||
|
2024 |
2023 |
|||
|
Cash flow from financing activities: |
||||
|
Proceeds from issuance of share capital, net of issuance costs |
176 |
825 |
||
|
Proceeds from issuance of warrants |
(176) |
7,027 |
||
|
Repayment of lease liability |
(118) |
(175) |
||
|
Interest paid – lease liability |
(15) |
(18) |
||
|
Receipt (repayment) of bank loan and credit facilities |
(2,856) |
(1,046) |
||
|
Cash paid for interest |
(444) |
(56) |
||
|
Proceeds from discounted checks |
2,581 |
|||
|
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
(852) |
6,557 |
||
|
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents |
718 |
(1,059) |
||
|
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(765) |
(1,030) |
||
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period |
1,813 |
2,449 |
||
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period |
$ 1,048 |
$ 1,419 |
||
|
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities: |
||||
|
Right-of-use asset recognized with corresponding lease liability |
$ 40 |
$ 49 |
||
|
Issuance of shares in payment of debt settlement to a non-independent director of the company |
$ – |
$ 222 |
||
|
(*) See note 1 regarding Figures disclosure. |
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|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. |
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About IM Cannabis Corp.
IMC (Nasdaq: IMCC) (CSE: IMCC) is an international cannabis company that provides premium cannabis products to medical patients in Israel and Germany, two of the largest medical cannabis markets. The Company has exited operations in Canada to pivot its focus and resources to achieve sustainable and profitable growth in its highest value markets, Israel and Germany. The Company leverages a transnational ecosystem powered by a unique data-driven approach and a globally sourced product supply chain. With an unwavering commitment to responsible growth and compliance with the strictest regulatory environments, the Company strives to amplify its commercial and brand power to become a global high-quality cannabis player.
The IMC ecosystem operates in Israel through Focus Medical Herbs Ltd., which imports and distributes cannabis to medical patients, leveraging years of proprietary data and patient insights. The Company also operates medical cannabis retail pharmacies, online platforms and logistical hubs in Israel that enable the safe delivery and quality control of IMC products throughout the entire value chain. In Germany, the IMC ecosystem operates through Adjupharm GmbH, where it distributes cannabis to pharmacies for medical cannabis patients. The Company also operated in Canada through Trichome Financial Corp and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The Company has exited operations in Canada and considers these operations as discontinued.
Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements under applicable Canadian and United States securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements“). All information that addresses activities or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “likely” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management on the date the statements are made. In the press release, such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to: the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the Company, including its operations and the medical cannabis industry in Israel; the timing and impact of the legalization of medicinal cannabis in Germany, including, the Company having it “all in house”; the Company being positioned to take advantage of the legalization; the Company’s growth in 2024; the market growth for medicinal cannabis in Germany; the stated benefits of the Company’s EU-GMP processing facility and an EU-GDP logistics center; the Company to host a teleconference meeting as stated; and the Company’s stated goals, scope, and nature of operations in Germany, Israel, and other jurisdictions the Company may operate.
Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to: the Company’s ability to focus and resources to achieve sustainable and profitable growth in its highest value markets; the Company’s ability to mitigate the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the Company; the Company’s ability to take advantage of the legalization of medicinal cannabis in Germany; the Company’s ability to host a teleconference meeting as stated; and the Company’s ability to carry out its stated goals, scope, and nature of operations in Germany, Israel, and other jurisdictions the Company may operate.
The above lists of forward-looking statements and assumptions are not exhaustive. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors and risks. These include: the failure of the Company to comply with applicable regulatory requirements in a highly regulated industry; unexpected changes in governmental policies and regulations in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates; the Company’s ability to continue to meet the listing requirements of the Canadian Securities Exchange and the NASDAQ Capital Market; any unexpected failure to maintain in good standing or renew its licenses; the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group“) to deliver on their sales commitments or growth objectives; the reliance of the Group on third-party supply agreements to provide sufficient quantities of medical cannabis to fulfil the Group’s obligations; the Group’s possible exposure to liability, the perceived level of risk related thereto, and the anticipated results of any litigation or other similar disputes or legal proceedings involving the Group; the impact of increasing competition; any lack of merger and acquisition opportunities; adverse market conditions; the inherent uncertainty of production quantities, qualities and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; risks of product liability and other safety-related liability from the usage of the Group’s cannabis products; supply chain constraints; reliance on key personnel; the risk of defaulting on existing debt; risks surrounding war, conflict and civil unrest in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, including the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the Company, its operations and the medical cannabis industry in Israel; risks associated with the Company focusing on the Israel and Germany markets; the inability of the Company to achieve sustainable profitability and/or increase shareholder value; the inability of the Company to actively manage costs and/or improve margins; the inability of the company to grow and/or maintain sales; the inability of the Company to meet its goals and/or strategic plans; the inability of the Company to reduce costs and/or maintain revenues; the Company’s inability to take advantage of the legalization of medicinal cannabis in Germany; and the Company’s inability to host a teleconference meeting as stated.
Please see the other risks, uncertainties and factors set out under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report dated March 28, 2024, which is available on the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and Edgar at www.sec.gov/edgar. Any forward-looking statement included in this press release is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward looking information is made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Company Contact:
Anna Taranko, Director Investor & Public Relations
IM Cannabis Corp.
+49 157 80554338
[email protected]
Oren Shuster, CEO
IM Cannabis Corp.
+972-77-3603504
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