Cannabis
KBL Merger Corp. IV SPAC Signs Definitive Business Combination Agreement to Acquire CannBioRx Life Sciences Corp.
KBL Merger Corp. IV (NASDAQ: KBLM) (“KBLM”), a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), announced today that it has executed a definitive business combination agreement for the merger of a wholly owned subsidiary of KBLM with CannBioRx Life Sciences Corp. (“CannBioRx”), a drug development company focused on treating inflammatory diseases. The transaction is subject to the approval by KBLM’s and CannBioRx’s respective shareholders. There can be no assurance that the proposed transaction will be completed on the terms set forth in the definitive agreement, or at all.
CannBioRx has three synergistic programs that operate at the intersection of the biotech and cannabis industries:
- A clinical-stage program focused on the discovery and development of novel therapies to treat fibrosis. This fully enrolled Phase 2b program expects results in Dupuytren’s disease during the fourth quarter of 2020.
- A preclinical cannabinoid program focused on the development and commercialization of unique pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids for arthritis, pain, diabetes and obesity.
- A preclinical program developing innovative, orally available therapies harnessing the brain’s nicotinic receptors to treat inflammatory diseases, such as ulcerative colitis, gout and multiple sclerosis.
“These three unique programs will enable us to efficiently target several key pathways in inflammation and capitalize on two decades of extensive scientific research on the relationship between cannabinoids and inflammation,” said Prof. Sir Marc Feldmann, Founder and Co-Chairman of CannBioRx. “We believe that the use of synergistic combination therapies across our programs could be important for providing cost-effective healthcare in the future. We also believe that creating an entity and robust pipeline in each of its programs diversifies our risk. We are a global company comprised of senior scientists affiliated with Oxford, Stanford and Hebrew Universities. We intend to not only advance drug development and clinical trials for existing programs but also to identify new patent-protected compounds, including novel cannabinoids that expand our therapeutic impact in the industry.”
“Upon the completion of the transaction, we expect to be one of a limited number of NASDAQ-listed companies developing non-plant-touching, pharmaceutical-grade, non-psychoactive cannabinoids. These drugs are intended to provide safer, uniform dosing, according to regulatory agency standards,” added Dr. Marlene Krauss, CEO of KBLM, who will also assume the role of CEO of the combined company. “We believe that CannBioRx’s distinctive position is enhanced by the fact that the cannabinoid program is being developed in tandem with its other novel drug development programs that are also focused on inflammation. The programs range from pre-clinical programs to a program in a Phase 2b clinical trial. This could potentially provide us with a pipeline of drug candidates in sequential stages of development and addresses what we believe to be large untapped markets.”
The founders and co-chairmen of CannBioRx, Prof. Sir Marc Feldmann and Prof. Lawrence Steinman, will be charged with leading the drug development programs of the combined company. They both have significant expertise in developing new therapeutics that resulted in billion-dollar markets. Lasker awardee Prof. Feldmann performed groundbreaking work in discovering and developing anti-TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) therapy. The license of his patent to Centocor Biotech led to the development of Remicade1, and AbbVie licensed his patents for use with Humira2.
Additionally, Prof. Steinman’s work led to the development of Tysabri for treating multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease, which was sold to Biogen and currently generates approximately $2 billion in revenue. Prof. Steinman also founded Neurocrine Biosciences, which currently has a market capitalization of approximately $7.7 billion.
Dr. Jonathan Rothbard, CannBioRx’s Chief Scientific Officer, was involved in establishing Amylin Pharmaceuticals, which was acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2012 for $7 billion. He was also involved in establishing the early-stage biotech companies ImmuLogic Pharmaceutical Corp, CellGate and Cardinal Therapeutics.
“We look forward to working with this stellar team in combination with our decades of expertise in financing, as well as growing and managing public and private companies,” concluded Dr. Krauss. “Our mission is to create value for our investors and new modalities of treatment that can potentially be effective in treating illnesses that affect millions of people. Our teams are working together to close the transaction in a timely manner.”
The stockholders of CannBioRx will receive, in the aggregate, a number of shares of KBLM based on a pre-money valuation of $175 million (with deductions for liabilities existing at the closing of the transaction in excess of $5 milliondivided by 10). The definitive agreement contains a closing condition requiring KBLM to have net tangible assets of at least $5 million after giving effect to any redemptions of KBLM common stock by the KBLM stockholders prior to the merger.
Upon the closing of the transaction, CannBioRx intends to establish the following leadership team:
Prof. Sir Marc Feldmann, Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors – A renowned immunologist, Fellow of Royal Society, Member of the National Academy of Sciences USA, Crafoord Prize awardee and European inventor-of-the-year, he is an Emeritus professor at the University of Oxford and inventor of anti-TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) therapy, which is the world’s biggest selling drug class.3 With his team, he discovered and developed the advantages of targeting TNF, as well as using combination therapies. For his groundbreaking work, he was knighted by the Queen in U.K. and also received the Australian equivalent, Companion of Order of Australia.
Prof. Lawrence Steinman, Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors – Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at Stanford University. Prof. Steinman has been on the faculty at Stanford for 39 years, and his lab is dedicated to understanding the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis. He was on the Board of Directors of Centocor, as well as received a B.A. from Dartmouth College and M.D. from Harvard Medical School. Prof. Steinman is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Medicine, and is the recipient of the Charcot Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Multiple Sclerosis and Cerami Prize for Translational Medicine.
Dr. Marlene Krauss, President and Chief Executive Officer – Founder and Managing Director of three (3) KBL venture capital funds with institutional investors. Dr. Krauss was previously CEO and chairman of three (3) healthcare-oriented KBL SPACs and managed more than $1 billion in healthcare investments. She has decades of experience in acquiring, growing and selling more than 30 companies. She trained and practiced as a retinal surgeon and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Krauss received a B.A. from Cornell University, M.D. from Harvard Medical School and M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Dr. Jonathan Rothbard, Chief Scientific Officer – Responsible for helping to establish a variety of successful biotech companies, including Amylin Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2012 for $7 billion), ImmuLogic, CellGate and Cardinal Therapeutics. Dr. Rothbard completed his post-doctoral fellowship with Dr. Gerald Edelman at Rockefeller University and served as Head of the Molecular Immunology Laboratory at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund in London before returning to Stanford University.
George Hornig, Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer – Has more than 35 years of senior operating, banking and venture capital investment experience. He is the Chairman of KBL Merger Corp. IV and former Senior Managing Director and COO of PineBridge Investments, Credit Suisse Asset Management and Deutsche Bank (Americas). He was also a co-founder and former COO of Wasserstein Perella & Co. Mr. Hornig received an A.B., M.B.A. and J.D. from Harvard University.
Prof. Jagdeep Nanchahal, Chief Medical Officer – A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and surgeon-scientist who acquired considerable skills using human disease tissue to identify mechanisms of disease. He modernized technology, first developed by Prof. Feldmann, for unravelling the complexity of rheumatoid arthritis. Prof. Nanchahal has driven the identification of new (patented) targets in fibrosis and is performing the Depuytren’s disease clinical trial, for which he raised a grant from the Wellcome Trust.
Prof. Raphael Mechoulam, Scientific Advisor and Co-Founder – The pioneer of the field of cannabis chemistry, identifying the major components, synthesizing them and discovering the body’s own cannabinoids, known as endocannabinoids. Prof. Mechoulam is an elected member of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities and twice a recipient of the Israel Prize in Exact Sciences.
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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) |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
$ (2) |
$ (467) |
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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 flow from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from issuance of share capital, net of issuance costs |
176 |
825 |
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Proceeds from issuance of warrants |
(176) |
7,027 |
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Repayment of lease liability |
(118) |
(175) |
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Interest paid – lease liability |
(15) |
(18) |
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Receipt (repayment) of bank loan and credit facilities |
(2,856) |
(1,046) |
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Cash paid for interest |
(444) |
(56) |
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Proceeds from discounted checks |
2,581 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
(852) |
6,557 |
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Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents |
718 |
(1,059) |
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(765) |
(1,030) |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period |
1,813 |
2,449 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period |
$ 1,048 |
$ 1,419 |
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Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities: |
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Right-of-use asset recognized with corresponding lease liability |
$ 40 |
$ 49 |
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Issuance of shares in payment of debt settlement to a non-independent director of the company |
$ – |
$ 222 |
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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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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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