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Emerald Health Therapeutics Signs Arrangement Agreement with Skye Bioscience

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Arrangement is expected to fund Skye’s proprietary synthetic cannabinoid-derivative therapeutic initially targeting glaucoma for first Phase 2 clinical study planned to start later in 2022

Preclinical studies have demonstrated potential advantages of Skye’s unique, patent-protected therapeutic drug, SBI-100 Ophthalmic Emulsion, compared to the standard of care

Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – May 12, 2022) – Emerald Health Therapeutics, Inc. (CSE: EMH) (OTCQB: EMHTF) (“Emerald”) and Skye Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB: SKYE) (“Skye”) announced today that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement with respect to a transaction to be completed by way of a Plan of Arrangement (the “Arrangement”) whereby Skye would acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Emerald in a share-for-share-transaction. Skye is a San Diego-based pharmaceutical company developing proprietary, synthetic cannabinoid derivatives to treat glaucoma and other diseases with significant unmet needs. Emerald possesses cash and non-cash assets that Skye would acquire through the Arrangement. The proposed Arrangement is subject to approval by each company’s common stockholders and by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Canada.

As a result of the Arrangement, current Skye stockholders would own approximately 54% of the common stock of Skye and former shareholders of Emerald would own approximately 46% of Skye’s common stock.

Skye possesses patented technology and know-how focused on enabling, enhancing, and clinically validating therapeutic outcomes of uniquely modified and synthetically manufactured cannabinoid-derivative molecules. This outcome has already been shown in preclinical studies that have demonstrated notable advantages of Skye’s lead therapeutic drug, SBI-100 Ophthalmic Emulsion (“SBI-100 OE”), over the established clinical standard of care for treating glaucoma and potentially represents a new and necessary class of therapeutic for the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness. Through the completion of this transaction, Skye expects to have funding for a Phase 2 study it is planning to start in the fourth quarter of 2022, following a Phase 1 study beginning in the second quarter of 2022.

Details of the Proposed Arrangement

Under the Arrangement, Skye will issue Emerald shareholders 1.95 shares of Skye’s common stock (the “Exchange Ratio”) in exchange for each Emerald share. Based on the number of outstanding shares as of the date of this press release, it is expected that Skye would issue approximately 416M Skye shares to Emerald shareholders. All stock options and warrants of Emerald will be exchanged for replacement options and warrants of Skye on identical terms, as adjusted in accordance with the Exchange Ratio.

The board of directors of each of Emerald and Skye has unanimously approved the Arrangement and recommend that their respective shareholders vote in favor of the Arrangement. Evans & Evans, Inc. has provided an opinion to the board of directors of Emerald stating that as of the date of the opinion and based upon and subject to the assumptions, limitations, and qualifications set forth therein, the Exchange Ratio to be received by the holders of Emerald common shares pursuant to the Arrangement is fair from a financial point of view to such holders.

The completion of the Arrangement is subject to customary terms and conditions, including the following:

  1. Approval of the Arrangement by special resolutions of disinterested Skye and Emerald shareholders;
  1. Court approval of the Arrangement; and
  1. Receipt of all required regulatory approvals, including acceptance by the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) of Skye’s listing on the CSE.

The Arrangement is anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2022. Skye expects to file a proxy statement and supporting materials on Schedule 14A and will hold a special meeting of stockholders to seek approval of the Arrangement and related stockholder proposals. Emerald expects to file an information circular required for Emerald’s shareholder meeting to seek approval of the Arrangement.

Upon completion of the transaction, the combined company would continue to operate under the name Skye Bioscience, Inc. with its existing management team. Sukhwinder (Bobby) Rai, BSc. Biochem, BSc. Pharm, RPh., from Emerald’s Board of Directors would join Skye’s Board of Directors.

Scalar CA, LLC provided certain financial advisory services to Skye in connection with the Arrangement. Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP is acting as Skye’s Special Committee legal counsel and Morrison & Foerster LLP is acting as Skye’s outside legal counsel. Vantage Point Partners and Evans & Evans, Inc. provided certain advisory services to Emerald in connection with the Arrangement. Bennett Jones LLP and Dorsey and Whitney LLP are acting as Emerald’s outside legal counsel.

Comment from Emerald

“We are excited to present this opportunity with Skye to our shareholders. Since announcing the strategic pivot of Emerald last November, we have been working to wind down our past operations, monetize our non-cash assets, and apply our capital to a new investment opportunity. We have searched for a company with differentiated positioning and a pedigree of expertise and experience. We believe we have found it in Skye Bioscience,” said Bobby Rai, Chair of the Board’s Special Committee of Emerald Health Therapeutics.

“Emerald has always recognized the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids based on our experience with the body’s endocannabinoid system and its modulating and balancing activities in the body. We also recognize that the goal to clinically and commercially capitalize on the potential therapeutic benefits of cannabinoid-derived drugs may benefit from advanced technology and drug products with mechanisms of action or formulations enhanced to realize effects superior to not only natural cannabinoids but to existing approved classes of drugs and those under development. The beauty of this situation is that the underlying cannabinoid that Skye is working with has previously been shown through prior third-party research to have promising potential. And Skye’s recent preclinical work has shown improved delivery of the underlying cannabinoid to the back of the eye and notable effects in reducing intraocular pressure, which is a key risk factor of glaucoma.

“Skye Bioscience has proprietary technology, R&D initiatives to expand its therapeutic capabilities, a strong focus on IP, along with a management team, board, and advisory board with many decades of experience in pharmaceutical drug development and clinical practice, notably in ophthalmology and in fundamental cannabinoid research. This company is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the substantially untapped opportunities represented by the intersection of cannabinoids with modern science and traditional drug development.

“We believe this is an excellent opportunity for Emerald shareholders to potentially benefit from a new class of cannabinoid-derivative drug candidates.”

Comment from Skye

“Skye’s proposed acquisition of Emerald stands to strengthen its balance sheet and ability to advance its well-positioned technology and development platform that has generated promising preclinical data in the past year and a half. Despite the constraints of COVID on all facets of the life science industry, Skye has completed the preclinical preparation necessary to launch its first-in-human study of its lead drug, SBI-100 OE, in the second quarter of 2022. We expect regulatory approval to start our Phase 1 study and begin enrolling patients shortly. The transaction with Emerald is expected to provide funding into 2023 and, importantly, for our planned Phase 2 study starting in the fourth quarter of 2022,” said Praveen Tyle, Ph.D., Chair of the Board’s Special Committee of Skye Bioscience and President, CEO and Board member of Invectys, Inc.

Dr. Tyle continued, “The shortcomings of today’s glaucoma drugs are significant for patients. Today we are focused on clinically validating what could potentially be an advantageous new class of therapeutic drug for glaucoma. With this in mind, we are actively designing a Phase 2 efficacy study to deliver potentially meaningful data, yet optimized to minimize time and cost. We believe we can see preliminary data from this study in 2023, and the nature of this data could be transformational from a validation and value creation perspective. Securing the capital to achieve these goals is vital. We believe that acquiring Emerald and its cash and non-cash assets would provide a more favorable capital cost for our shareholders compared to other alternatives in light of current investment market conditions. In addition, Emerald possesses a research and development facility in the greater Vancouver area licensed to undertake cannabinoid-related research under applicable Canadian law, which could be beneficial to Skye as we continue to progress our R&D efforts.”

About Skye Bioscience

Skye’s lead program, SBI-100 Ophthalmic Emulsion, is focused on treating glaucoma, a disease with no cure and the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness. SBI-100 OE is a proprietary formulation of a synthetic prodrug rationally designed to improve the ocular solubility and permeability of a cannabinoid receptor-type 1 agonist being developed to treat glaucoma. In preclinical studies, the nanoemulsion formulation applied topically to the eye resulted in enhanced therapeutic efficacy and duration of response, allowing for a potentially once-a-day topical application. This enhanced therapeutic efficacy was demonstrated in the form of superior lowering of intraocular pressure, a key risk factor in disease progression, both in terms of intensity and duration when compared to the current standard of care therapeutic agents.

Notably, while the endocannabinoid system plays a vital role in managing key functions of the eye and natural systemically-administered cannabinoids have shown their ability to achieve the positive effect of lowering intraocular pressure in the eye, they are unable to achieve the desired therapeutic effect without notable side effects.

Skye will conduct its Phase 1 clinical study in Australia, which offers a significant tax credit for this activity. Skye has retained CMAX Clinical Research (“CMAX”) to facilitate enrollment of and drug administration to healthy volunteers for the Phase 1 study. This study will be conducted in CMAX’s independent clinical trial facility in Adelaide, Australia. CMAX is one of Australia’s largest and most experienced clinical trial operators specializing in early-phase studies.

In this Phase 1 clinical study, healthy volunteers will be administered SBI-100 OE or placebo in single ascending dose (SAD) and multiple ascending dose (MAD) arms to evaluate its safety and pharmacokinetics under Good Clinical Practice (“GCP”). GCP compliance will enable the resulting data to meet the requirements of regulatory authorities at the USA Food & Drug Administration, UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, EU European Medicines Agency, and Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration. Data from this study is expected in the first quarter of 2023.

For more information, please visit: www.skyebioscience.com.

About Emerald Health Therapeutics

Emerald is a Vancouver-based Canadian licensed cannabis producer that announced on November 29, 2021, that it would exit the cannabis sector and pivot into the pharmaceutical sector.

As of September 30, 2021, Emerald reported approximately CAD $22M in cash and cash equivalents.

Emerald’s non-cash assets, in the form of facilities, consist of:

  1. A 100%-owned 88,000 square foot indoor cannabis cultivation and production facility in St. Eustache, Quebec, which has been operational since June 2018 and will cease operations in June 2022. This facility is currently up for sale; and
  1. A 100%-owned 3,700 square foot R&D facility in Langley, British Columbia, which is licensed under applicable Canadian Law.

CONTACT

Skye Bioscience
Investor Relations
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (858) 410-0266

Emerald Health Therapeutics
Mohammed Jiwan, Chief Operating Officer
1(800) 757 3536 Ext. #5
Emerald Investor Relations
[email protected]
(800) 757 3536 Ext. #5

Additional Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the proposed transaction, Skye will file a proxy statement on Schedule 14A and Emerald will file a management information circular, each containing important information about the proposed transaction and related matters. Additionally, Emerald and Skye will file other relevant materials in connection with the proposed transaction with the applicable securities regulatory authorities. Investors and security holders of Emerald and Skye are urged to carefully read the entire management information circular and proxy statement (including any amendments or supplements to such documents), respectively, when such documents become available before making any voting decision with respect to the proposed transaction because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction and the parties to the transaction. The Emerald management information circular and the Skye proxy statement will be mailed to the Emerald and Skye shareholders, respectively, as well as be accessible on the SEDAR and EDGAR profiles of the respective companies.

Investors and security holders of Skye will be able to obtain a free copy of the proxy statement, as well as other relevant filings containing information about Skye and the proposed transaction, including materials that will be incorporated by reference into the proxy statement, without charge, at the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov) or from Skye by contacting Skye’s Investor Relations at (858) 410-0266, by email at [email protected], or by going to Skye’s Investor Relations page on its website at https:/ir.skyebioscience.com and clicking on the link titled “SEC Filings.”

Participants in the Solicitation

Skye and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of Skye proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to Skye stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction will be set forth in the Skye proxy statement for the proposed transaction when available. Other information regarding the participants in the Skye proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests in the proposed transaction, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in such proxy statement and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. Copies of these documents may be obtained, free of charge, from the SEC or Skye as described in the preceding paragraph.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains (a) forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the “safe harbor” created by those sections and (b) forward-looking information for purposes of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements in this press release that are not based on historical fact are “forward looking statements.” These statements may be identified by words such as “estimates,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “strategy,” “goal,” or “planned,” “seeks,” “may,” “might”, “will,” “expects,” “intends,” “believes,” “should,” and similar expressions, or the negative versions thereof, and which also may be identified by their context. All statements that address operating performance or events or developments either party expects or anticipates will occur in the future, such as closing of the Arrangement, anticipated benefits of the Arrangement, timing of shareholder meetings and the mailing of proxy material in connection therewith, timing and receipt of required approvals; the ability of the parties to satisfy all of the conditions of closing, disposal of Emerald’s cannabis related assets, stated objectives or goals, refinement of strategy, attempts to secure additional financing, the anticipated timing of the initiation and enrollment of clinical trials for Skye’s product candidates, including the expected initiation of the Phase 1 study and potential Phase 2 study of SBI-100 OE, expectations on the timing and data readouts from Skye’s clinical studies, or that are not otherwise historical facts, are forward-looking statements. While the parties have based any forward-looking statements included in this release on current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this press release due to risks and uncertainties including satisfaction or waiver of all applicable conditions to closing of the Arrangement including, without limitation, receipt of all necessary shareholder, court, stock exchange and regulatory approvals or consents and lack of material changes with respect to the parties and their respective businesses, all as more particularly set forth in the Arrangement Agreement, the risks and uncertainties inherent in Skye’s business, including, without limitation: potential delays from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including clinical trial delays and clinical site staff shortages; Skye’s dependence on third parties in connection with product manufacturing, research and preclinical and clinical testing; the results of preclinical studies and early clinical trials are not necessarily predictive of future results; Skye may use its capital resources sooner than it expects; the proposed business combination transaction with Emerald; general economic factors; competition in the industry and other risks described in Skye’s prior press releases and Skye’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed on March 28, 2022 and any subsequent filings with the SEC. The parties urge you to consider all such risks and uncertainties in evaluating forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as otherwise required by the applicable securities laws, the parties disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto, or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/123782

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IM Cannabis Reports 2023 Financial Results

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TORONTO and GLIL YAM, Israel, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IM Cannabis Corp. (the “Company” or “IMC“) (NASDAQ: IMCC) (CSE: IMCC), an international medical cannabis company, announced its financial and operational results for the year ended December 31, 2023, the highlights of which are included in this news release. All figures are reported in Canadian dollars. The Company’s full set of consolidated audited financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (the “Annual Financial Statements“) and accompanying management’s discussion and analysis (the “Annual MD&A“) can be accessed by visiting the Company’s website at https://investors.imcannabis.com/, and its profile pages on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, and EDGAR at http://www.sec.gov/edgar.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023

  • Revenue decreased to $48.8 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (compared to $53.3 in 2022), representing a decrease of 10%.
    • Primarily due to negative currency fluctuations and the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the Company’s operations.
  • Revenue decreased to $10.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 (compared to $14.5 million in 2022), representing a decrease of 26%.
    • Primarily due to the interruption on the Company’s supply chain caused by the Israel-Hamas war and the Company discounting certain outstanding inventory at lower prices.
  • Gross profit increased to $9.8 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (compared to $9.2 million in 2022), representing an increase of 7.5%
  • Gross profit decreased to $0.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 (compared to $2.6 million in 2022), representing a decrease of 68%
    • Primarily due to the interruption on the Company’s supply chain caused by the Israel-Hamas war and the Company discounting certain outstanding inventory at lower prices.
    • The Company’s fair value adjustment was approximately $1 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (compared to $2.1 million in 2022).
  • G&A expenses decreased to $11 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (compared to $21.5 million in 2022), representing an decrease of 49%
  • G&A expenses decreased to $3.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 (compared to $9.8 million in 2022), representing a decrease of 66%
    • Primarily due to the impairment on Y2022 and restructuring and HC adjustments in 2023.
  • Selling and marketing expenses decreased to $10.8 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (compared to $11.5 million in 2022), representing an decrease of 6%
  • Selling and marketing expenses decreased to $2.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 (compared to $3.1 million in 2022), representing a decrease of 10%
    • Primarily due to a decrease in share based compensation payments and a restructuring of the Company’s personnel.
  • Net Loss from continuing operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 was $10.2 million, as compared to $24.9 million in 2022.
  • Net Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was $3.5 million, as compared to a Net Loss of $9.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Diluted Loss per Share for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 was $0.74, compared to a loss of $3.81 per Share in 2022.
  • Diluted Loss per Share for the three months ended December 31, 2023  was $(0.25), compared to a basic loss of $)2.94( per share and a diluted loss of $)3.55( per share in for the three months ended December 31, 2022.
  • Cash and Cash Equivalents as of December 31, 2023, was $1.8 million, compared to $2.4 million as of December 31, 2022. 
  • Total assets were $48.8 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to $60.7 million as of December 31, 2022, representing a decrease of 20%.
    • Primarily attributed to an inventory reduction of about $6.6 million, a reduction in other current assets of $1.8 million and a reduction of non-current assets of about $3.5 million
  • Total Liabilities were $35.1 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to $36.9 as of December 31, 2022, representing a decrease of about 5%. 
    • Primarily attributed to a reduction in trade payables of $6.1 million.
  • Operating expenses decreased to $22.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 (compared to $40 million in 2022), representing a decrease of 43%
  • Operating expenses decreased to $6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 (compared to $13.3 million in 2022), representing a decrease of 55%
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 decreased to $8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, (compared to $11.5 in 2022), representing a decrease of 30%
  • Total Dried Flower sold in 2023 was approximately 8,609 kg with an average selling price of $5.14 per gram (compared to approximately 6,794kg, with an average selling price of $7.12 per gram in 2022).
    • Primarily due to increased competition within the retail segment and the Company discounting certain outstanding inventory at lower prices.
  • Total Dried Flower sold in the fourth quarter of 2023 was about 2,082kg with an average selling price of $4.52 per gram (compared to about 2,334kg with an average selling price of $5.19 per gram in 2022).
    • Primarily due to increased competition within the retail segment and the Company discounting certain outstanding inventory at lower prices.

The Annual Financial Statements include a note regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Annual Financial Statements 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 2023 Annual MD&A.

Management Commentary

“IMC Germany delivered accelerated growth in 2023, growing 181% from $252K in 2022 to $709K in 2023. During this time, IMC Germany was #1 in sales per stock keeping unit and posted the highest growth against its competitors in the German market.2 With the regulatory rescheduling of cannabis in Germany set to occur effective April 1st, the Company hopes to continue its growth in the market as the market evolves,” said Oren Shuster, Chief Executive Officer of IMC. “In addition, as we are constantly looking for opportunities to maximize shareholder value, we are hopeful that our potential reverse merger with Israel-based Kadimastem Ltd., a clinical cell therapy public company traded on the Tel Aviv stock exchange under the symbol (TASE: KDST) will proceed as expected, which we believe will create significant value for the shareholders.”

“As previously warned and as expected, unfortunately, the Israel-Hamas war had a negative impact on our fourth quarter 2023 results, which weighed on our full year results. Due to the ongoing conflict, there was a 6% decrease in our yearly revenue. Coupled with our fourth quarter of 2023 inventory reduction, the war caused our fourth quarter gross profit to decrease by 68% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. However, our gross profit for 2023 increased by 7.5% to $9.8 million as compared to last year,” said Uri Birenberg, Chief Financial Officer of IMC. “Partially offsetting these declines, we were able to reduce our operating costs in the fourth quarter of 2023 by 55% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, ending the year with a 43% reduction in our operating costs as compared to last year, as we leaned further into our goal of active cost management.”

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.

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 2023 MD&A.

We reconcile these non-IFRS financial measures to the most comparable IFRS measures as set out below:

About IM Cannabis Corp.

IM Cannabis Corp. (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 its commercial relationship with 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. Until recently, the Company also actively operated in Canada through Trichome Financial Corp and its wholly owned subsidiaries, where it cultivated, processed, packaged, and sold premium and ultra-premium cannabis at its own facilities under the WAGNERS and Highland Grow brands for the adult-use market in Canada. 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 Company leaving the Canadian cannabis market to pivot its focus and resources to achieve sustainable and profitable growth in its highest value markets, Israel and Germany; 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 partial legalization of medicinal cannabis in Germany, including, the Company having it “all in house”, the Company being positioned to take advantage of the partial legalization, the Company’s growth in 2024, the market growth for medicinal cannabis in Germany, and 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 partial 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 Focus Medical (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 partial 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.

1 Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA“) and Adjusted EBITDA. These measures do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS“) and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Non-IFRS measures provide investors with a supplemental measure of the Company’s operating performance and therefore highlight trends in Company’s core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. Management uses non-IFRS measures in measuring the financial performance of the Company.

2 Based on reporting by Insight Health’s as of December 31, 2023.

 

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
[email protected]

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Canadian Dollars in thousands

December 31,

Note

2023

2022

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents

$    1,813

$        2,449

Trade receivables

6

7,651

8,684

Advances to suppliers

936

1,631

Other accounts receivable

7

3,889

3,323

Inventory

9

9,976

16,585

24,265

32,672

NON-CURRENT ASSETS:

Property, plant and equipment, net

10

5,058

5,221

Investments in affiliates

15c

2,285

2,410

Right-of-use assets, net

12

1,307

1,929

Deferred tax assets, net

17

763

Intangible assets, net

11

5,803

7,910

Goodwill

11

10,095

9,771

24,548

28,004

Total assets

$       48,813

$       60,676

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Canadian Dollars in thousands

December 31,

Note

2023

2022

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Trade payables

14

$        9,223

$       15,312

Credit from banks and others

13

12,119

9,246

Other accounts payable and accrued expenses

15

6,218

6,013

Accrued purchase consideration liabilities

5

2,097

2,434

PUT Option liability

2,697

Current maturities of operating lease liabilities

12

454

814

32,808

33,819

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Warrants measured at fair value

17

38

8

Operating lease liabilities

12

815

1,075

Credit from banks and others

394

399

Employee benefit liabilities, net

16

95

246

Deferred tax liability, net

19

963

1,332

2,305

3,060

Total liabilities

35,113

36,879

EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE COMPANY:

20

Share capital and premium

253,882

245,776

Translation reserve

95

1,283

Reserve from share-based payment transactions

9,637

15,167

Accumulated deficit

(249,145)

(239,574)

Total equity attributable to shareholders of the Company

14,469

22,652

Non-controlling interests

(769)

1,145

Total equity

13,700

23,797

Total equity and liabilities

$       48,813

$       60,676

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Canadian Dollars in thousands

Year ended December 31,

Note

2023

2022

 *) 2021

Revenues

21

$       48,804

$       54,335

$       34,053

Cost of revenues

21

37,974

43,044

25,458

Gross profit before fair value adjustments

10,830

11,291

8,595

Fair value adjustments:

Unrealized change in fair value of biological assets

(315)

6,308

Realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the year

(984)

(1,814)

(8,570)

Total fair value adjustments

(984)

(2,129)

(2,262)

Gross profit after fair value adjustments

9,846

9,162

6,333

General and administrative expenses

21

11,008

21,460

17,221

Selling and marketing expenses

21

10,788

11,473

6,725

Restructuring expenses

1

617

4,383

Share-based compensation

20

225

2,637

5,422

Total operating expenses

22,638

39,953

29,368

Operating loss

(12,792)

(30,791)

(23,035)

Finance income

7,006

6,703

23,544

Finance expenses

(3,671)

(1,972)

(673)

Finance income (expense), net

3,335

4,731

22,871

Loss before income taxes

(9,457)

(26,060)

(164)

Income tax expense (benefit)

18

771

(1,138)

500

Net loss from continuing operations

(10,228)

(24,922)

(664)

Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

25

(166,379)

(17,854)

Net loss

(10,228)

(191,301)

(18,518)

*)       Reclassified in respect of discontinued operations – see Note 25.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Canadian Dollars in thousands, except per share data

Year ended December 31,

Note

2023

2022

 *) 2021

Other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:

Remeasurement gain on defined benefit plans

38

59

21

Exchange differences on translation to presentation currency

(894)

(1,238)

858

Total other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods

(856)

(1,179)

879

Other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:

Adjustments arising from translating financial statements of foreign operation

231

(246)

530

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

(625)

(1,425)

1,409

Total comprehensive loss

$     (10,853)

$    (192,726)

$      (17,109)

Net loss attributable to:

Equity holders of the Company

$      (9,498)

$    (188,890)

$      (17,763)

Non-controlling interests

(730)

(2,411)

(755)

$       (10,228)

$    (191,301)

$      (18,518)

Total comprehensive loss attributable to:

Equity holders of the Company 

$        (10,648)

$    (190,162)

$      (16,357)

Non-controlling interests 

$        (205)

(2,564)

(752)

$        (10,853)

$    (192,726)

$     (17,109)

Earnings (loss) per share attributable to equity holders of the Company from continuing operations:

22

Basic earnings (loss) per share (in CAD)

$              (0.74)

$          (3.13)

$            0.02

Diluted loss per share (in CAD)

$              (0.74)

$          (3.81)

$           (3.62)

Loss per share attributable to equity holders of the Company from discontinued operations:

Basic and diluted loss per share (in CAD)

$        (23.17)

$          (3.08)

Loss per share attributable to equity holders of the Company from net loss:

Basic earnings (loss) per share (in CAD)

$              (0.74)

$        (26.3)

$          (3.06)

Diluted loss per share (in CAD)

$              (0.74)

$        (26.98)

$          (6.7)

*)       Reclassified in respect of discontinued operations – see Note 25.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Canadian Dollars in thousands

Share capital and premium

Treasury Stock

Reserve from share-based payment transactions

Translation reserve

Accumulated deficit

Total

Non-controlling interests

Total
equity

Balance as of January 1, 2021

$     37,040

$              –

$       5,829

$       1,229

$   (33,001)

$     11,097

$       1,513

$     12,610

Net loss

(17,763)

(17,763)

(755)

(18,518)

Total other comprehensive income

1,385

21

1,406

3

1,409

Total comprehensive income (loss)

1,385

(17,742)

(16,357)

(752)

(17,109)

Issuance of common shares, net of issuance costs of $3,800

195,259

195,259

2,948

198,207

Purchase of treasury common shares

(660)

(660)

(660)

Exercise of warrants and compensation options

4,293

4,293

4,293

Exercise of options

1,053

(920)

133

133

Share-based compensation

7,471

7,471

7,471

Expired options

32

(32)

Balance as of December 31, 2021

237,677

(660)

12,348

2,614

(50,743)

201,236

3,709

204,945

Net loss

(188,890)

(188,890)

(2,411)

(191,301)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

(1,331)

59

(1,272)

(153)

(1,425)

Total comprehensive loss

(1,331)

(188,831)

(190,162)

(2,564)

(192,726)

Issuance of treasury common shares

660

660

660

Issuance of shares, net of issuance costs of $178

6,818

6,818

6,818

Exercise of options

992

(659)

333

333

Share-based compensation

3,767

3,767

3,767

Expired options

289

(289)

Balance as of December 31, 2022

245,776

15,167

1,283

(239,574)

22,652

1,145

23,797

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Canadian Dollars in thousands

Share capital
and
premium*)

Reserve from
share-based
payment
transactions

Translation
reserve

Accumulated
deficit

Total

Non-controlling interests

Total
equity

Balance as of December 31, 2022

245,776

15,167

1,283

(239,574)

22,652

1,145

23,797

Net loss

(9,498)

(9,498)

(730)

(10,228)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

(1,188)

38

(1,150)

525

(625)

Total comprehensive loss

(1,188)

(9,460)

(10,648)

(205)

(10,853)

Issuance of treasury common shares

2,351

2,351

2,351

Issuance of shares, net of issuance costs of $178

Exercise of options

Other comprehensive income Classification

(111)

(111)

(1,709)

(1,820)

Share-based compensation

225

225

225

Expired options

5,755

(5,755)

Balance as of December 31, 2023

253,882

9,637

95

(249,145)

14,469

(769)

13,700

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Canadian Dollars in thousands

Year ended December 31,

2023

2022

2021

Cash provided from operating activities:

Net loss

$     (10,228)

$ (191,301)

$   (18,518)

Adjustments for non-cash items:

Unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets

(84)

(7,210)

Fair value adjustment on sale of inventory

984

4,342

8,796

Fair value adjustment on warrants, investments, and accounts receivable

(6,955)

(6,000)

(21,638)

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

644

3,044

3,021

Amortization of intangible assets

1,758

2,343

1,158

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

594

1,944

1,550

Impairment of goodwill

107,854

275

Impairment of property, plant and equipment

2,277

Impairment of intangible assets

7,199

Impairment of right-of-use assets

1,914

Finance income, net

3,019

6,532

1,262

Deferred tax payments (benefit), net

394

(3,004)

278

Share-based payments

225

3,767

7,471

Share based acquisition costs related to business combination

807

Revaluation of other accounts receivable

3,982

Restructuring expenses

8,757

Loss from revaluation of investments

601

1,264

144,867

(4,230)

Changes in non-cash working capital:

Increase (decrease) in trade receivables, net

2,320

6,058

(6,602)

Increase (decrease) in other accounts receivable and advances to suppliers

1,299

3,622

845

Decrease in biological assets, net of fair value adjustments

565

6,412

Increase (decrease) in inventory, net of fair value adjustments

4,771

883

(19,707)

Increase (decrease) in trade payables

(6,098)

11,284

5,573

Changes in employee benefit liabilities, net

(139)

(63)

28

Increase in other accounts payable and accrued expenses

(750)

12,126

2,661

1,403

34,475

(10,790)

Taxes paid

(514)

(681)

(834)

Net cash used in operating activities

(8,075)

(12,640)

(34,372)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Canadian Dollars in thousands

Year ended December 31,

2023

2022

2021

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(581)

(1,562)

(4,578)

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

210

Proceeds from loans receivable

350

7,796

Purchase of intangible assets

(17)

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

(12,536)

Deconsolidation of subsidiary (see Note 25)

(406)

Investments in financial assets

(13)

Proceeds from sale of investment

319

Proceeds from (investment in) restricted deposits

17

Investments in associates

(601)

(125)

Net cash used in investing activities

(1,182)

(1,533)

(9,012)

Cash provided by financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of share capital, net of issuance costs

1,688

3,756

28,131

Proceeds from issuance of warrants measured at fair value

6,585

11,222

Proceeds from exercise of warrants

3,682

Proceeds from exercise of options

333

133

Repayment of lease liability

(586)

(1,656)

(633)

Payment of lease liability interest

(63)

(1,429)

(1,347)

Proceeds from loans

5,482

9,636

7,804

Repayment of loans

(4,827)

(4,976)

Interest paid

(1,664)

(902)

(261)

Proceeds from discounted checks

2,802

Net cash provided by financing activities

9,417

4,762

48,731

Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents

(796)

(2,043)

(329)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(636)

(11,454)

5,018

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

2,449

13,903

8,885

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

$      1,813

$      2,449

$    13,903

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities:

Right-of-use asset recognized with corresponding lease liability

$         309

$         613

$      1,678

Conversion of warrant and compensation options into common shares

$                 –

$             –

$         611

Issuance of shares in payment of purchase consideration liability

$                 –

$      3,061

$             –

Issuance of shares in payment of debt settlement to a non-independent director of the company

$      1,061

$             –

$             –

 

 

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