Cannabis
Red Light Holland Successfully Imports Psilocybin iMicrodose Packs into St. Vincent and the Grenadines Under a First-Ever Authorized Import Approval Process by the Country’s Bureau of Standards and the Ministry of Health
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Red Light Holland’s licensed subsidiary Scarlette Lillie Sciences and Innovation granted authorization for first ever psilocybin import into St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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Red Light Holland’s iMicrodose packs to be tested in preparation for further research with the goal of prescribed medical patient use in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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Red Light Holland’s iMicrodose packs to be received by Caribbean Gold Standard Laboratory in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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Red Light Holland continues to demonstrate their strong commitment to the highest regulatory standards
Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – March 21, 2022) – Red Light Holland Corp. (CSE: TRIP) (FSE: 4YX) (OTC Pink: TRUFF) (“Red Light Holland” or the “Company”), an Ontario-based corporation engaged in the production, growth and sale of a premium brand of magic truffles to the legal, recreational market within the Netherlands, is extremely pleased to announce that the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (“SVG”), which had granted authorization for the Company’s iMicrodose packs to be legally imported to SVG by Red Light Holland’s licensed subsidiary Scarlette Lillie Sciences and Innovation Inc. (“Scarlette Lillie”) have cleared local Customs. The iMicrodose truffles will be received by Caribbean Gold Standard Laboratory (“CGS Labs”) in St. Vincent for testing to prepare for further research and study with the goal of eventually being prescribed for medical patient use.
“This is another groundbreaking step for the Company as we try to lead the way in legal Psilocybin-based consumer packaged goods imports across the world, with the ultimate goal of affordable and equitable access to our naturally-occurring products. We are extremely grateful for our collaborative relationship with the SVG Bureau of Standards and the Ministry of Health who worked closely with CGS Labs and Scarlette Lillie to secure authorization to import our iMicrodose packs to SVG. We look forward to completing further analysis on our branded Psilocybin Truffles so they can hopefully be cleared for future medical patient use in SVG,” said Todd Shapiro, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Red Light Holland and Scarlette Lillie. “We also appreciate the SVG Government updating the erroneous reporting by some North American Publications regarding the developments of their Modern Medicinal Wellness Industry as we continue to demonstrate our strong commitment to following the highest regulatory standards.”
“We are grateful to the SVG Government for supporting psychedelic science and taking steps towards responsible therapeutic use of naturally-occurring Psilocybin,” said Sarah Hashkes, Chief Technology Innovation Officer of Red Light Holland. “We are excited to continue to deepen our research and technology to create cutting-edge products and services.”
Shipping was coordinated by C-Crest Laboratories and Shaman Pharma in Montreal, Canada. The iMicrodose packs left Red Light Holland’s cultivation facility in the Netherlands on March 15, 2022, to St. Vincent, under a first-ever authorized import approval process by the SVG Bureau of Standards and the Ministry of Health. Confirmation has been provided by CGS Labs, the package landed at Customs on Friday, March 18th and is expected to arrive at CGS Labs in the coming days.
“We are extremely excited to be able to support the emerging psychedelic industry in SVG. We look forward to our growing partnerships with psychedelic companies, such as Red Light Holland, and the related increased need for our services as an Analytical Service Provider and Third-Party Validation Laboratory for the safe export and consumption of these products. Everyone here at CGS Labs knows this is just the beginning of realizing the opportunity that exists in developing a Natural Wellness Industry in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States with SVG leading the effort for the region,” said Matthias Piasecki, Chief Executive Officer of CGS Labs.
This import approval and the respective shipment represent another significant milestone in advancing SVG’s methodical development of its Modern Medicinal Wellness Industry and the country’s move to develop a legal and highly-regulated medical market for psilocybin and other psychoactive compounds, entheogenic plants and fungi. On Friday, March 11, 2022, the Government of SVG released an official statement on the progress made in the development of a legal framework for its Modern Medicinal Wellness Industry, a copy of which is reproduced below:
Developments in Modern Medicinal Wellness Industry in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has approved a policy space for the establishment of a National Modern Health and Wellness Industry using plant and/or fungi-based materials. As such, the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) in October 2020 with three companies expressing interest in the medical use of several psychoactive compounds, broadly classed as psychedelics. This MOU outlined a period for the Medicinal Wellness Feasibility Study, in which the parties would collaborate to examine “the key elements involved in building a commercially viable, science-based, … health and wellness ecosystem in SVG.” The Study parameters would avoid premature market saturation or fragmentation through careful curation of companies on the platform, to allow a thorough assessment of the true economic impact.
The companies involved were Ajori Health & Wellness Ltd., SVG Biomed Inc. (now trading as Headland Wellness Inc), and Mera Life Sciences LLC (since acquired by Red Light Holland and renamed Scarlette Lillie Sciences and Innovation Inc.). The Ministry of Industry and the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Bureau of Standards (SVGBS) were the enabling agencies for the government, and the parties jointly agreed that other companies could only be added to the platform by unanimous consent.
The compounds covered under the study included psilocybin, ibogaine, peyote, ketamine, dimethyltryptamine, ayahuasca and sassafras. Additional, non-psychoactive compounds were also included: namely, turmeric, aloe vera, arrowroot, soursop, ginger and moringa. Permitted licensed activities included research and development, cultivation, GXP processing, prescription and administration of the compounds in licensed clinical treatment facilities.
In the time since the commencement of the MOU, the companies have worked to support the objectives of the study and have engaged in different aspects of the Medicinal Wellness Industry. Activities have included the engagement of local and international medical professionals, the evaluation and acquisition of properties to facilitate licensed activities, the recruitment of operational professionals, and the initiation of production and supply arrangements. One of the companies has been granted permission to import a listed compound produced in another jurisdiction for analytical testing in SVG. It is expected that the three pioneering licensees will soon begin the clinical phase of the study which will expand to include clinical trial support and medically supervised treatment facilities.
The government, in turn, has conducted a thorough review of existing legislation governing the production and distribution of pharmaceutical medicines, and has created a working committee to review the progress of the companies. The government is currently addressing the drafting of a legislative framework for the establishment of a full psychedelics value chain. This has included the engagement of the international legal luminary Dr. David Berry to provide contextualization of the local industry within the legal obligations created by the international treaties governing controlled substances. Subsequently, a technical review of the industry, its participants and their operational plans has been provided to the government by Professor Leonard O’Garro.
Outside of the coverage of the MOU, two other companies have been issued Scientific Research Only licences. These licences permit local research into the same list of compounds, but do not allow commercialization, distribution, or clinical applications.
All activities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be in full compliance with International Law where compounds are only to be used for scientific research and medical purposes through a regulatory agency with strict national laws and regulations to ensure non-diversion of these compounds to or from the illicit market.
Recognizing the significant medical and economic potential offered by the licensed production and clinical distribution of these compounds, it is expected that the completion of the MOU study period will be followed by a seamless transition into a functional Medicinal Health and Wellness Industry. In a recent statement, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry, and Labour, Hon. Saboto Caesar, congratulated the three companies for their “astute work into the ongoing feasibility study and the contribution to the build out of the Medicinal Wellness Industry here in SVG.”
– Signed by Ezra D. Ledger, Executive Director, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Bureau of Standards
About Red Light Holland
Red Light Holland is an Ontario-based corporation engaged in the production, growth and sale (through existing Smart Shops operators and an advanced e-commerce platform) of a premium brand of magic truffles.
For additional information:
Todd Shapiro
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Tel: 647-643-TRIP (8747)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.redlight.co
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words “could”, “intend”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “projected”, “estimated” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company’s current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the ability of the Company to develop its products; the safety of the Company’s products; the uses and potential benefits of the Company’s products; CGS Labs receiving the iMicrodose packs upon its anticipated timeline; the Company completing its research and receiving its intended results upon its anticipated timeline; the iMicrodose pack being approved for medical patient use in SVG; the Company leading the way in legal Psilocybin-based consumer packaged goods imports across the world; and the Natural Wellness Industry in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States and the SVG’s Modern Medicinal Wellness Industry, along with their legal frameworks, being developed as anticipated.
Forward-looking information in this news release are based on certain assumptions and expected future events, namely: the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to continue to develop its products and associated consumer packaged goods; continued approval of the Company’s activities by the relevant governmental and/or regulatory authorities; the continued growth of the Company; the Company meeting their anticipated timeline and process for production and commercialization; the Company’s products being safe and providing their anticipated benefits; CGS Labs receiving the iMicrodose packs; the Company completing its research and receiving its intended results; the iMicrodose pack being approved for medical patient use in SVG; the Company leading the way in legal Psilocybin-based consumer packaged goods imports across the world; and the Natural Wellness Industry in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States and the SVG’s Modern Medicinal Wellness Industry, along with their legal frameworks, being developed as anticipated.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to: the potential inability of the Company to continue as a going concern; risks associated with potential governmental and/or regulatory action with respect to the Company’s operations; competition within the markets that the Company operates in; risks with respect to the safety of the Company’s products; the risk that there is no potential benefit of the Company’s products; risk that the Company will be unable to develop its products; risk that CGS Labs will not receive the iMicrodose packs; risk that the Company will be unable to complete its research and/or receive favourable results; risk that the iMicrodose pack will not be approved for medical patient use in SVG; risk that the Company will be unable to import consumer packaged goods across the world; and risk that the Natural Wellness Industry in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States and the SVG’s Modern Medicinal Wellness Industry, along with their legal frameworks, will not develop.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.
Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect the Company’s expectations as of the date hereof and are subject to change thereafter. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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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) |
||
|
Increase in other accounts payable and accrued expenses |
(2,745) |
(14) |
||
|
1,568 |
(4,970) |
|||
|
Taxes (paid) received |
(121) |
328 |
||
|
Net cash used in operating activities |
(629) |
(6,061) |
||
|
Cash flows from investing activities: |
||||
|
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(2) |
(411) |
||
|
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. |
||||
|
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. |
||||
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. |
||||
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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