Cannabis
Zenabis Announces Details of Completed Over-Subscribed Rights Offering
Zenabis Global Inc (TSX: ZENA) (“Zenabis” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated November 28, 2019 with respect to the completion of the Company’s rights offering (the “Rights Offering“) on November 27, 2019 (the “Closing Date“), the Company has issued 139,086,624 common shares of the Company (“Common Shares“) at a price of $0.15 per Common Share for gross proceeds of $20,862,993.60. As of the Closing Date and after taking into account the Rights Offering, the Company has a total of 347,716,561 Common Shares issued and outstanding.
A total of 117,538,929 Common Shares were issued pursuant to the basic subscription privilege of the Rights Offering. Of these, to the knowledge of Zenabis after reasonable inquiry, 41,907,477 Common Shares were issued to insiders of Zenabis and 75,631,452 Common Shares were issued to all other persons. A total of 21,547,695 Common Shares were issued pursuant to the additional subscription privilege of the Rights Offering. Of these, to the knowledge of Zenabis after reasonable inquiry, no Common Shares were issued to insiders of Zenabis and 21,547,695 Common Shares were issued to all other persons.
To the knowledge of Zenabis after reasonably inquiry, no persons became an insider of Zenabis from the distribution under the Rights Offering.
As the Rights Offering was over-subscribed, no Common Shares were issued under any stand-by commitment.
The net proceeds of the Rights Offering will be used for making additional capital investments in the Zenabis Langley facility beyond those already incurred and for general working capital.
Adjustments to Outstanding Convertible Securities and Warrants
As a result of the Rights Offering, the following adjustments and amendments to the Company’s outstanding convertible securities and warrants have occurred.
1. Unsecured Convertible Debentures
The Company currently has outstanding unsecured convertible debentures (the “Unsecured Convertible Debentures“) in the aggregate principal amount of $15 million originally issued on March 27, 2019 and maturing on September 27, 2021, previously convertible into Common Shares at a price of $3.62 per Common Share.
Pursuant to the Unsecured Convertible Debentures, the conversion price of the Unsecured Convertible Debentures is adjusted from $3.62 to $2.6087 effective immediately upon the closing of the Rights Offering. As a result of the adjustment to the conversion price of the Unsecured Convertible Debenture, an additional 1,606,344 Common Shares are issuable upon the full conversion of the Unsecured Convertible Debentures.
2. Convertible Debenture Unit Warrants
The Company currently has outstanding 825,000 unlisted warrants (the “Convertible Debenture Unit Warrants“), each exercisable to purchase one (1) Common Share at a price of $3.62 per Common Share at any time on or prior to September 27, 2021. The Convertible Debenture Unit Warrants were issued on March 27, 2019 to the holders of the Unsecured Convertible Debentures. As a result of the Rights Offering, the exercise price of the Convertible Debenture Unit Warrants is adjusted from $3.62 to $2.6788 per Common Share.
3. Secured Convertible Notes
The Company currently has outstanding secured convertible notes (the “Secured Convertible Notes“) in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $17.4 million, which were amended and restated in August 2019, and are convertible into Common Shares at a price of $1.54635 per Common Share.
As a result of the Rights Offering, the conversion price of the Secured Convertible Notes is adjusted from $1.54635 to $1.17. As a result of the adjustment to the conversion price of the Secured Convertible Notes, an additional 3,620,520 Common Shares are issuable upon the full conversion of the Secured Convertible Notes.
4. Unsecured Convertible Notes
The Company currently has outstanding unsecured convertible notes (the “Unsecured Convertible Notes“) in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $11.9 million, which were originally issued on October 17, 2018 and maturing on October 17, 2020, and convertible into Common Shares at a price of $2.52 per Common Share. The Company has adjusted the conversion price of the Unsecured Convertible Notes from $2.52 to $1.9067 per Common Share. As a result of the adjustment to the conversion price of the Unsecured Convertible Notes, an additional 1,511,780 Common Shares are issuable upon the full conversion of the Unsecured Convertible Notes.
5. Listed Warrants
The Company currently has outstanding 12,777,777 listed warrants (the “Listed Warrants“), each exercisable to purchase one (1) Common Share at a price of $2.75 per Common Share on or prior to April 17, 2022. In accordance with the warrant indenture governing the Listed Warrants (the “Warrant Indenture“), as a result of the Rights Offering, the exchange rate of the Listed Warrants, being the number of Common Shares a holder is entitled to acquire upon the exercise of one (1) Listed Warrant, is adjusted from one Common Share per Listed Warrant, to 1.3888 Common Shares per Listed Warrant.
Further, the exercise price of the Listed Warrants is adjusted to $2.75 payable per 1.3888 Common Shares. As a result of the foregoing adjustments, an additional 4,967,999 Common Shares are issuable upon the exercise of all the Listed Warrants. The Company has entered into a supplemental warrant indenture with Computershare Trust Company of Canada, as warrant agent under the Warrant Indenture, to reflect such adjustments.
These adjustments and amendments discussed above are summarized in the table below.
|
Class of Securities |
Original |
Revised |
Number of Additional |
|
Unsecured Convertible Debentures |
$3.62 |
$2.6087 |
1,606,344 |
|
Convertible Debenture Unit Warrants |
$3.62 |
$2.6788 |
N/A |
|
Secured Convertible Notes |
$1.54635 |
$1.17 |
3,620,520 |
|
Unsecured Convertible Notes |
$2.52 |
$1.9067 |
1,511,780 |
|
Listed Warrants |
$2.75 |
$2.75 per 1.3888 |
4,967,999 |
6. Stock Options
The terms of the Company’s omnibus incentive plan do not result in any adjustment to the exercise price or other terms of outstanding stock options.
TORONTO and GLIL YAM, Israel, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IM Cannabis Corp. (“IMC” or the “Company“) (NASDAQ: IMCC) (CSE: IMCC), a leading medical cannabis company with operations in Israel and Germany, is pleased to announce that Mr. Shmulik Arbel has been appointed to the Company’s board of directors (the “Board“) effective September 9, 2024. Mr. Arbel brings a wealth of experience in strategic plans that drive profitability, as well as, finance and corporate governance, further strengthening the company’s commitment to driving growth while focusing on sustainable profitability.
“We are thrilled to welcome Shmulik to our Board of Directors,” said Oren Shuster, Chief Executive Officer of IM Cannabis. “Shmulik’s extensive international experience at Leumi, coupled with his proven track record in banking and finance will be invaluable as we continue to deliver on our strategic initiatives.”
Mr. Arbel retired as Deputy CEO from Leumi, Israel’s largest banking group, in April 2023, where he was instrumental in business growth and leading the service revolution. With over 25 years of experience at Leumi, Arbel has held senior roles throughout the organization, such as head of retail banking, head of the corporate division, and as chairman of Leumi UK. With key roles in Israel, New York and London, Mr. Arbel has a wide view on international business.
“I am honored to join the Board of Directors at IMCC,” said Mr. Arbel. “I look forward to leveraging my experience in banking and finance, providing guidance as IMCC continues to establish itself as the go-to brand in the cannabis world. I look forward to contributing to the company’s growth.”
Arbel holds a BA and MBA from Tel Aviv University.
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 focused its 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, distribution centers, 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.
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 stated benefits Mr. Arbel’s appointment, including the further strengthening the Company’s commitment to driving growth in the German market while focusing on sustainable profitability; and Mr. Arbel’s international experience and track record in banking and finance will be invaluable to the Company.
Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to: the Company’s ability to realize upon the stated benefits Mr. Arbel’s appointment; and Mr. Arbel’s international experience and track record in banking and finance becoming invaluable to the Company.
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 realize upon the stated benefits Mr. Arbel’s appointment; and Mr. Arbel’s international experience and track record in banking and finance not becoming valuable to the Company.
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.
[email protected]
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Cannabis
Europe Medical Cannabis Market Forecast 2024-2032: Tilray, Aurora Cannabis, and GW Pharmaceuticals Dominate the Market Landscape
Dublin, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Size, Industry Dynamics, Opportunity Analysis and Forecast 2024-2032.” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The Europe Medical Cannabis Oil market is poised for significant growth, projected to escalate from US$ 0.91 billion in 2023 to US$ 2.40 billion by 2032, advancing at a CAGR of 12.08%. In this comprehensive research report, the market is analyzed by:
- Derivatives;
- Source;
- Application;
- Route of Administration;
- End-user;
- Distribution Channel; and
- Country.
Market Highlights Identified in the Report
- Progressive legalization across Europe is creating a favorable regulatory environment, enhancing market expansion for medical cannabis oil products.
- Germany leads the market with a robust infrastructure and supportive regulations, while other countries like the UK, Italy, and Spain show significant growth potential based on evolving regulatory landscapes and market dynamics.
- Key players such as Tilray, Aurora Cannabis Inc., and GW Pharmaceuticals dominate the market, emphasizing research, strategic partnerships, and innovation to maintain competitive edge amidst evolving industry dynamics.
The medical cannabis oil market has experienced substantial growth as legalization and acceptance of cannabis-based treatments expand globally. Cannabis oil, derived from the cannabis plant through extraction methods, contains cannabinoids such as THC and CBD, known for their therapeutic properties. Increasing recognition of cannabis oil’s potential in alleviating symptoms of various medical conditions, including chronic pain, epilepsy, and anxiety disorders, has driven its adoption in medical settings.
Governments in several countries are progressively legalizing medical cannabis, creating a conducive regulatory environment for market expansion. Additionally, growing consumer awareness about alternative and natural therapies has fueled the demand for cannabis oil products. The market is characterized by diverse product offerings, including full-spectrum and CBD-isolate oils, catering to different therapeutic needs and preferences.
Despite regulatory challenges and stigma associated with cannabis, the medical cannabis oil market continues to evolve, driven by ongoing research, favorable legislative changes, and shifting attitudes toward cannabis-based therapies in healthcare.
Regional Insights
Germany is likely to maintain its leadership position in the European medical cannabis oil market due to its established infrastructure, supportive regulations, and strong healthcare system. Germany legalized medical cannabis in 2017, giving the market a head start compared to many other European countries. This established infrastructure and experience position Germany as a leader in the field. As awareness and acceptance of medical cannabis increase, the number of patients seeking treatment in Germany is steadily rising. This fuels market growth and incentivizes further investment in research and development.
Germany’s regulatory framework for medical cannabis is considered relatively patient-friendly compared to some other European countries. This facilitates access for patients with qualifying conditions. The UK legalized medical cannabis in 2018 and is experiencing an increase in patient access programs. This, coupled with ongoing research, could lead to significant market growth. Italy legalized medical cannabis in 2006 but has faced challenges with availability. As regulations become more streamlined and patient access expands, the Italian market holds significant growth potential. Spain has a well-established medical cannabis industry with a focus on domestic production. As regulations evolve and export opportunities increase, the Spanish market could see a boost.
Competitive Landscape
The Medical Cannabis Oil market is characterized by a vigorous competitive landscape, with prominent entities like Tilray, Aurora Cannabis Inc., GW Pharmaceuticals, Almiral, Bedrocan, and others at the forefront, collectively accounting for approximately 41 % of the overall market share. This competitive milieu is fueled by their intensive efforts in research and development as well as strategic partnerships and collaborations, underscoring their commitment to solidifying market presence and diversifying their offerings.
The primary competitive factors include pricing, product caliber, and technological innovation. As the Medical Cannabis Oil industry continues to expand, the competitive fervor among these key players is anticipated to intensify. The impetus for ongoing innovation and alignment with evolving customer preferences and stringent regulations is high. The industry’s fluidity anticipates an uptick in novel innovations and strategic growth tactics from these leading corporations, which in turn propels the sector’s comprehensive growth and transformation.
Key Topics Covered
Chapter 1. Research Framework
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
Chapter 3. Executive Summary: Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market
Chapter 4. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Overview
Chapter 5. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Derivatives
Chapter 6. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Source
Chapter 7. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Application
Chapter 8. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Route of Administration
Chapter 9. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by End-user
Chapter 10. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Distribution Channel
Chapter 11. Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis, by Country
Chapter 12. The UK Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 13. Germany Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 14. The Netherlands Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 15. Italy Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 16. Spain Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 17. Poland Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 18. Rest of Europe Medical Cannabis Oil Market Analysis
Chapter 19. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Key Product Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, and Business Strategy Outlook)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Aurora Cannabis Inc.
- Bedrocan
- Biocann
- BIOTA Biosciences LLC
- Cannamedical
- Mary Jane CBD
- Sanity Group GmbH
- Tilray
- Valcon Medical
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