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FDA warns 15 companies for illegally selling various products containing cannabidiol as agency details safety concerns
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to 15 companies for illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The FDA also published a revised Consumer Update detailing safety concerns about CBD products more broadly. Based on the lack of scientific information supporting the safety of CBD in food, the FDA is also indicating today that it cannot conclude that CBD is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) among qualified experts for its use in human or animal food.
Today’s actions come as the FDA continues to explore potential pathways for various types of CBD products to be lawfully marketed. This includes ongoing work to obtain and evaluate information to address outstanding questions related to the safety of CBD products, while maintaining the agency’s rigorous public health standards. The FDA plans to provide an update on its progress regarding the agency’s approach to these products in the coming weeks.
“As we work quickly to further clarify our regulatory approach for products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds like CBD, we’ll continue to monitor the marketplace and take action as needed against companies that violate the law in ways that raise a variety of public health concerns. In line with our mission to protect the public, foster innovation, and promote consumer confidence, this overarching approach regarding CBD is the same as the FDA would take for any other substance that we regulate,” said FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner Amy Abernethy, M.D., Ph.D. “We remain concerned that some people wrongly think that the myriad of CBD products on the market, many of which are illegal, have been evaluated by the FDA and determined to be safe, or that trying CBD ‘can’t hurt.’ Aside from one prescription drug approved to treat two pediatric epilepsy disorders, these products have not been approved by the FDA and we want to be clear that a number of questions remain regarding CBD’s safety – including reports of products containing contaminants, such as pesticides and heavy metals – and there are real risks that need to be considered. We recognize the significant public interest in CBD and we must work together with stakeholders and industry to fill in the knowledge gaps about the science, safety and quality of many of these products.”
Many unanswered questions and data gaps about CBD toxicity exist, and some of the available data raise serious concerns about potential harm from CBD. The revised Consumer Update outlines specific safety concerns related to CBD products, including potential liver injury, interactions with other drugs, drowsiness, diarrhea, and changes in mood. In addition, studies in animals have shown that CBD can interfere with the development and function of testes and sperm, decrease testosterone levels and impair sexual behavior in males. Questions also remain about cumulative use of CBD and about CBD’s impacts on vulnerable populations such as children and pregnant or breastfeeding women.
CBD is marketed in a variety of product types, such as oil drops, capsules, syrups, food products such as chocolate bars and teas, and topical lotions and creams. As outlined in the warning letters issued today, these particular companies are using product webpages, online stores and social media to market CBD products in interstate commerce in ways that violate the FD&C Act, including marketing CBD products to treat diseases or for other therapeutic uses for humans and/or animals. Other violations include marketing CBD products as dietary supplements and adding CBD to human and animal foods.
The companies receiving warning letters are:
- Koi CBD LLC, of Norwalk, California
- Pink Collections Inc., of Beverly Hills, California
- Noli Oil, of Southlake, Texas
- Natural Native LLC, of Norman, Oklahoma
- Whole Leaf Organics LLC, of Sherman Oaks, California
- Infinite Product Company LLLP, doing business as Infinite CBD, of Lakewood, Colorado
- Apex Hemp Oil LLC, of Redmond, Oregon
- Bella Rose Labs, of Brooklyn, New York
- Sunflora Inc., of Tampa, Florida/Your CBD Store, of Bradenton, Florida
- Healthy Hemp Strategies LLC, doing business as Curapure, of Concord, California
- Private I Salon LLC, of Charlotte, North Carolina
- Organix Industries Inc., doing business as Plant Organix, of San Bernardino, California
- Red Pill Medical Inc., of Phoenix, Arizona
- Sabai Ventures Ltd., of Los Angeles, California
- Daddy Burt LLC, doing business as Daddy Burt Hemp Co., of Lexington, Kentucky
The FDA has previously sent warning letters to other companies illegally selling CBD products in interstate commerce that claimed to prevent, diagnose, mitigate, treat or cure serious diseases, such as cancer, or otherwise violated the FD&C Act. Some of these products were in further violation because CBD was added to food, and some of the products were also marketed as dietary supplements despite products which contain CBD not meeting the definition of a dietary supplement.
Under the FD&C Act, any product intended to treat a disease or otherwise have a therapeutic or medical use, and any product (other than a food) that is intended to affect the structure or function of the body of humans or animals, is a drug. The FDA has not approved any CBD products other than one prescription human drug product to treat rare, severe forms of epilepsy. There is very limited information for other marketed CBD products, which likely differ in composition from the FDA-approved product and have not been evaluated for potential adverse effects on the body.
Unlike drugs approved by the FDA, there has been no FDA evaluation of whether these unapproved products are effective for their intended use, what the proper dosage might be, how they could interact with FDA-approved drugs, or whether they have dangerous side effects or other safety concerns. In addition, the manufacturing process of unapproved CBD drug products has not been subject to FDA review as part of the human or animal drug approval processes. Consumers may also put off getting important medical care, such as proper diagnosis, treatment and supportive care due to unsubstantiated claims associated with CBD products. For that reason, it’s important that consumers talk to a health care professional about the best way to treat diseases or conditions with existing, approved treatment options.
Additionally, some of the products outlined in the warning letters issued today raise other legal and public health concerns:
- Some of the products are marketed for infants and children – a vulnerable population that may be at greater risk for adverse reactions due to differences in the ability to absorb, metabolize, distribute or excrete a substance such as CBD.
- Some of the products are foods to which CBD has been added. Under the FD&C Act, it is illegal to introduce into interstate commerce any human or animal food to which certain drug ingredients, such as CBD, have been added. In addition, the FDA is not aware of any basis to conclude that CBD is GRAS among qualified experts for its use in human or animal food. There also is no food additive regulation which authorizes the use of CBD as an ingredient in human food or animal food, and the agency is not aware of any other exemption from the food additive definition that would apply to CBD. CBD is therefore an unapproved food additive, and its use in human or animal food violates the FD&C Act for reasons that are independent of its status as a drug ingredient.
- Some of the products are marketed as dietary supplements. However, CBD products cannot be dietary supplements because they do not meet the definition of a dietary supplement under the FD&C Act.
- One product outlined in a warning letter to Apex Hemp Oil LLC is intended for food-producing animals. The agency remains concerned about the safety of human food products (e.g. meat, milk, and eggs) from animals that consume CBD, as there is a lack of data establishing safe CBD residue levels.
The FDA has requested responses from the companies within 15 working days stating how the companies will correct the violations. Failure to correct the violations promptly may result in legal action, including product seizure and/or injunction.
The FDA encourages human and animal health care professionals and consumers to report adverse reactions associated with these or similar products to the agency’s MedWatch program.
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IM Cannabis Reports First Quarter Financial Results
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.
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION |
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Canadian Dollars in thousands |
||||||
March 31, |
December 31, |
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Note |
(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: |
||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 1,048 |
$ 1,813 |
||||
Trade receivables |
6,506 |
7,651 |
||||
Advances to suppliers |
780 |
936 |
||||
Other accounts receivable |
3,732 |
3,889 |
||||
Inventories |
3 |
7,901 |
9,976 |
|||
19,967 |
24,265 |
|||||
NON-CURRENT ASSETS: |
||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
4,939 |
5,058 |
||||
Investments in affiliates |
2,078 |
2,285 |
||||
Right-of-use assets, net |
1,243 |
1,307 |
||||
Intangible assets, net |
5,440 |
5,803 |
||||
Goodwill |
7,442 |
10,095 |
||||
21,142 |
24,548 |
|||||
Total assets |
$ 41,109 |
$ 48,813 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. |
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION |
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Canadian Dollars in thousands |
||||||
March 31, |
December 31, |
|||||
Note |
(Unaudited) |
|||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
|
||||||
Trade payables |
$ 9,511 |
$ 9,223 |
||||
Bank loans and credit facilities |
11,941 |
12,119 |
||||
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses |
4,440 |
6,218 |
||||
Accrued purchase consideration liabilities |
2,165 |
2,097 |
||||
PUT Option liability |
1,967 |
2,697 |
||||
Current maturities of operating lease liabilities |
461 |
454 |
||||
30,485 |
32,808 |
|||||
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
|
||||||
Warrants measured at fair value |
4 |
137 |
38 |
|||
Operating lease liabilities |
744 |
815 |
||||
Long-term loans |
401 |
394 |
||||
Employee benefit liabilities, net |
96 |
95 |
||||
Deferred tax liability, net |
902 |
963 |
||||
2,280 |
2,305 |
|||||
Total liabilities |
32,765 |
35,113 |
||||
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE COMPANY: |
5 |
|||||
Share capital and premium |
253,887 |
253,882 |
||||
Translation reserve |
1,399 |
95 |
||||
Reserve from share-based payment transactions |
9,664 |
9,637 |
||||
Accumulated deficit |
(255,431) |
(249,145) |
||||
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company |
9,519 |
14,469 |
||||
Non-controlling interests |
(1,175) |
(769) |
||||
Total equity |
8,344 |
13,700 |
||||
Total liabilities and equity |
$ 41,109 |
$ 48,813 |
||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. |
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 |
||||
Cost of revenues |
10,274 |
9,286 |
||||
Gross profit before fair value adjustments |
1,789 |
3,243 |
||||
Fair value adjustments: |
||||||
Realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the period |
(10) |
(339) |
||||
Total fair value adjustments |
(10) |
(339) |
||||
Gross profit |
1,779 |
2,904 |
||||
General and administrative expenses |
2,332 |
3,175 |
||||
Selling and marketing expenses |
2,292 |
2,805 |
||||
Restructuring expenses |
– |
283 |
||||
Share-based compensation |
32 |
258 |
||||
Other operating expenses |
9 |
2,753 |
– |
|||
Total operating expenses |
7,409 |
6,521 |
||||
Operating loss |
5,630 |
3,617 |
||||
Finance income |
4 |
(14) |
3,530 |
|||
Finance expense |
(487) |
(795) |
||||
Finance income, net |
(501) |
2,735 |
||||
Gain (loss) before income taxes |
(6,131) |
(882) |
||||
Income tax benefit |
(111) |
(16) |
||||
Net )loss( gain |
(6,020) |
(866) |
||||
Other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in |
||||||
Total other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss |
67 |
36 |
||||
Exchange differences on translation to presentation currency |
1,330 |
(562) |
||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss) that will not be reclassified to profit |
1,397 |
(526) |
||||
Other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss in |
||||||
Adjustments arising from translating financial statements of foreign operation |
(35) |
155 |
||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss) that will be reclassified to profit or loss |
(35) |
155 |
||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss) |
1,362 |
(371) |
||||
Total comprehensive loss |
$ (4,658) |
$ (1,237) |
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS |
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AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) |
||||||
Canadian Dollars in thousands, except per share data |
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Three months ended March 31, |
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Note |
2024 |
2023 (*) |
||||
Net income (loss) attributable to: |
||||||
Equity holders of the Company |
(5,623) |
(600) |
||||
Non-controlling interests |
(397) |
(266) |
||||
$ (6,020) |
$ (866) |
|||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to: |
||||||
Equity holders of the Company |
(4,252) |
(959) |
||||
Non-controlling interests |
(406) |
(278) |
||||
$ (4,658) |
$ (1,237) |
|||||
Net income (loss) per share attributable to equity holders of the Company: |
7 |
|||||
Basic and diluted (loss) gain per share (in CAD) |
$ (0.42) |
$ (0.05) |
||||
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to equity holders of the Company |
||||||
Basic and diluted (loss) gain per share (in CAD) |
$ (0.42) |
$ (0.05) |
||||
(*) 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) |
||||
Canadian Dollars in thousands |
||||
Three months ended March 31, |
||||
2024 |
2023 (*) |
|||
Cash provided by operating activities: |
||||
Net income (loss) for the period |
$ (6,020) |
$ 43 |
||
Adjustments for non-cash items: |
||||
Fair value adjustment on sale of inventory |
10 |
339 |
||
Fair value adjustment on Warrants, investments and accounts receivable |
100 |
(3,636) |
||
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
147 |
174 |
||
Amortization of intangible assets |
452 |
456 |
||
Depreciation of right-of-use assets |
118 |
179 |
||
Impairment of goodwill |
2,753 |
– |
||
Finance expenses, net |
401 |
635 |
||
Deferred tax liability, net |
(69) |
(150) |
||
Share-based payment |
32 |
258 |
||
Restructuring expense |
– |
283 |
||
3,944 |
(1,462) |
|||
Changes in working capital: |
||||
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables |
1,332 |
1,937 |
||
Decrease (increase) in other accounts receivable and advances to suppliers |
159 |
(940) |
||
Decrease (increase) in inventories, net of fair value adjustments |
2,159 |
90 |
||
Decrease (increase) in trade payables |
663 |
(6,021) |
||
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) |
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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: |
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Right-of-use asset recognized with corresponding lease liability |
$ 40 |
$ 49 |
||
Issuance of shares in payment of debt settlement to a non-independent director of the company |
$ – |
$ 222 |
||
(*) See note 1 regarding Figures disclosure. |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. |
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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