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Aurora Cannabis Announces Fiscal First Quarter 2021 Results

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Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the “Company” or “Aurora“) (NYSE: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabinoids worldwide, today announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 ended September 30, 2020.

“We continue to take the necessary steps to execute our plan and transform our business to achieve sustainable profitability, and ultimately positive cash flow,” stated Miguel Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Aurora Cannabis. “Our Q1 2021 results are transitional but do highlight successes across a number of diverse profit pools. We remain the leader by revenue in the high-margin Canadian medical market, our international medical business experienced more than 40% net revenue growth this quarter, and our CBD brand Reliva is #1 ranked by Nielsen in the U.S. CBD sector.”

“While we are not satisfied with our past performance in the growing Canadian consumer business, we have a sense of urgency in the execution of our tactical plan to grow profitable market share. Our efforts are directed at delivering the highest quality products, refocusing on our leading premium and ultra-premium brands, better allocating our sales and marketing spend, and executing key account partnerships at both the province and retail levels.”

“We have also taken action to improve our liquidity and strengthen our balance sheet. It was a responsible decision to raise capital using our ATM in today’s environment and the cash is expected to ensure we have the runway needed to compete with our peers. Cannabis companies are being evaluated on both their business performance and liquidity and we wanted to ensure that we are addressing both. I remain confident in Aurora’s prospects and it is my utmost priority to secure our winning future.”

First Quarter 2021 Highlights
(Unless otherwise stated, comparisons are made between fiscal Q1 2021 and Q4 2020 results and are in Canadian dollars)

Q1 2021 total and cannabis net revenue1 was $67.8 million, a slight increase from the $67.5 million of cannabis net revenue1 in the prior quarter.

Adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments on cannabis net revenue1 remained strong at 48%, versus 50% in Q4 2020. Excluding $2.6 million of ramp up costs at Aurora Nordic 1, the Company’s Q1 2021 adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments on cannabis net revenue1 was 52%.

Adjusted EBITDA loss was $57.9 million in Q1 2021, which includes restructuring payments such as contract and employee termination costs of $47.4 million. Excluding these impacts, the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA loss, as defined under the term credit facility, is $10.5 million. Aurora was in full compliance with its September 30, 2020 term debt covenants. As a reminder, the Company’s goal is to achieve positive Adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2021.

Cash balance at November 6, 2020 was approximately $250 million.

Consumer cannabis:

  • Consumer cannabis net revenue1 was $34.3 million, a 3% decrease from the prior quarter. Of note, Aurora’s consumer cannabis extract net revenue increased by $3.6 million as compared to the prior quarter, driven by Aurora’s focus on high-growth extract segments such as vapes, edibles and concentrates, and a $1.1 million increase in U.S. CBD.
  • Adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments on consumer cannabis net revenue1 was 38% in Q1 2021 versus 35% in the prior quarter, primarily driven by sales mix shifting toward higher margin derivative products

Medical cannabis:

  • Medical cannabis net revenue1 was $33.5 million, a 4% increase from the prior quarter. The increase was primarily attributable to a strong performance in the international medical business, which grew 41% quarter over quarter, and from consistent performance in Aurora’s leading Canadian medical operation.
  • Adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments on medical cannabis net revenue1 was 59% in Q1 2021 versus 67% in the prior quarter. Excluding $2.6 million of ramp-up costs at Aurora Nordic 1, Q1 2021 adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments on medical cannabis was 67%.

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) and Adjusted EBITDA:

  • SG&A, including Research and Development (“R&D”), was $46.9 million in Q1 2021, down $19.6 million from the prior quarter as a result of the Company’s Business Transformation Plan. Included in SG&A is $4.1 million of costs related to restructuring charges, and severance and benefit costs associated with the Business Transformation Plan. Excluding these impacts, Q1 SG&A and R&D was $42.8 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 in Q1 2021 was a loss of $57.9 million, compared to the prior quarter Adjusted EBITDA loss of $29.6 million when excluding R&D and other restructuring costs. The Q1 increased loss is primarily attributable to the legal settlement and contract termination fees and costs associated to ongoing severance and benefits associated with the business transformation plan. Excluding these impacts, Adjusted EBITDA loss decreased by $19.1 million, or 64%, to $10.5 million, the third sequential quarter of significantly improved Adjusted EBITDA.

Additional Financial Information:

  • Capital Expenditures (“CapEx”) were approximately $13.2 million in Q1 2021, a decline from the $16.4 million reported in Q4 2020.
  • Aurora continues to execute its announced plan for reducing production and complexity through the closure of 5 cultivation facilities, with three facilities now fully closed. Supporting the Company’s drive to align its production footprint to market and geographic demand, Aurora has also recently received flower and oil sales licensing at its EU GMP certified Aurora Nordic 1 facility, located in Odense, Denmark, which is expected to serve European and international medical markets.

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1

These terms are non-GAAP measures, see “Non-GAAP Measures” below.

Fiscal Q1 2021 Cash Use: Significant Improvement in Cash Used in Operations
Total cash use in Q1 2021 was similar to the prior quarter. However, the mix within the use of cash showed significant positive progress.

In Q1 2021, the Company used $25.2 million in cash to fund operations, excluding working capital investments, and used $47.4 million for contract and employee termination costs, including the previously announced exit of the UFC agreement. Cash used to pay for capital expenditures in Q1 2021 was $15.0 million versus $32.0 million in the prior quarter, as many long-lead projects are now complete. Cash used in operations and for capital expenditures are crucial metrics in Aurora’s drive toward generating sustainable positive free cash flow, and both have improved significantly and consistently over the past several quarters.

Increased net working capital used $37.0 million in the quarter, driven by a $13.8 million increase in accounts receivable and a $25.1 million increase in inventory. The Company continues to execute plans to more closely align production levels with demand.

Given Aurora’s continued strong gross margins, reduced level of SG&A expense and capital expenditures, and ongoing improvements in working capital investment, management expects the Company to continue its move toward positive cash flow during fiscal 2021.

The main components of cash source and use in Q1 2021 were as follows:

($ thousands)

Q1 2021

Cash Flow

Cash, Opening

$162,179

Cash used in operations excluding legal
settlement, contract termination fees and
restructuring costs

($25,199)

Working capital change

($37,012)

Legal settlement, contract termination fees and
restructuring costs

($47,381)

Capital expenditures

($14,980)

Debt and interest payments

($18,212)

Cash use

($142,784)

Proceeds raised from sale of marketable
securities and investments in associates

$-

Proceeds raised through ATM

$114,283

Cash raised

$114,283

Cash, Ending

$133,678

(1)

Refer to “Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows” in the “Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (unaudited)” for our cash flow statements prepared in accordance with IAS 7 – Statement of Cash Flows.

Q1 2021 Key Financial and Operational Metrics

Base Shelf Prospectus

($ thousands, except Operational Results)

Q1 2021

Q4 2020 (8)

$ Change

%

Financial Results

Total net revenue (1)

$67,812

$68,728

($916)

(1)%

Cannabis net revenue (1)(2)(3a)

$67,812

$67,492

$320

0%

Medical cannabis net revenue (2)(3a)

$33,474

$32,226

$1,248

4%

Consumer cannabis net revenue (1)(2)(3a)

$34,338

$35,266

($928)

(3)%

Adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments on
cannabis net revenue (2)(3b)(4)

48

%

50

%

N/A

(2)%

Adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments on
medical cannabis net revenue (2)(3b)(4)

59

%

67

%

N/A

(8)%

Adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments on
consumer cannabis net revenue (2)(3b)

38

%

35

%

N/A

3%

SG&A expense

$44,324

$58,870

($14,546)

(25)%

R&D expense

$2,584

$7,646

($5,062)

(66)%

Adjusted EBITDA (3c)(5)

($57,891)

($32,263)

($25,628)

(79)%

Balance Sheet

Working capital

$201,425

$148,483

$52,942

36%

Cannabis inventory and biological assets (6)

$166,178

$139,198

$26,980

19%

Total assets

$2,757,272

$2,783,145

($25,873)

(1)%

Operational Results – Cannabis

Average net selling price of dried cannabis (2)

$3.72

$3.60

$0.12

3%

Kilograms sold (7)

16,139

16,748

(609)

(4)%

(1)

Includes the impact of actual and expected product returns and price adjustments (three months ended September 30, 2020 – $0.8 million; three months ended June 30, 2020 – $1.9 million).

(2)

These terms are defined in the “Non-GAAP Measures” section below.

(3)

Refer to the following sections for reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the IFRS equivalent measure:

a.

Refer to the “Net Revenue” section for a reconciliation of cannabis net revenue to the IFRS equivalent.

b.

Refer to the “Adjusted Gross Margin” section for reconciliation to the IFRS equivalent.

c.

Refer to the “Adjusted EBITDA” section for reconciliation to the IFRS equivalent.

(4)

Included in Q1 2021 Adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments on cannabis net revenue and Adjusted gross margin before FV adjustments on medical cannabis net revenue is $2.6 million of additional cost of sales from the ramp up of European operations after receiving our sales license for the Aurora Nordic 1 facility. Removing this charge, for which a nominal amount of revenue had been recognized, would result in these measures being reported as 52% and 67%, respectively.

(5)

Included in Q1 2021 Adjusted EBITDA is $43.3 million from contract and legal termination costs and $4.1 million from ongoing divested businesses and severance and benefits costs associated with our business transformation plan. Excluding these expenses, Adjusted EBITDA loss, as defined under the term credit facility, is $10.5 million.

(6)

Represents total biological assets and cannabis inventory, exclusive of merchandise, accessories, supplies and consumables.

(7)

The kilograms sold is offset by the grams returned during the period.

(8)

As a result of the Company’s divestment of its wholly owned subsidiaries Aurora Larssen Projects Ltd. (“ALPS”) and Aurora Hemp Europe (“AHE”), the operations of ALPS and AHE have been presented as discontinued operations and the Company’s operational results have been retroactively restated, as required. Refer to Note 10(b) of the Financial Statements for more information about the divestiture.

On October 27, 2020, Aurora announced its completion of the previously filed At-The-Market (“ATM”) program and the filing of a new short form base shelf prospectus. The new base shelf prospectus is expected to provide the Company with continued financial flexibility going forward.

Conference Call

Aurora will host a conference call today, November 9, 2020, to discuss these results. Miguel Martin, Chief Executive Officer, and Glen Ibbott, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call starting at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. A question and answer session will follow management’s presentation.

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IMC prepares for accelerated growth after legalization in Germany and recovers from the impact of the Israel-Hamas war.

TORONTO and GLIL YAM, Israel, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IM Cannabis Corp. (the “Company” or “IMC“) (NASDAQ: IMCC) (CSE: IMCC), an international medical cannabis company, announced its financial results today for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. All amounts are reported in Canadian dollars and compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2023, unless otherwise stated.

Q1 2024 Financial Highlights

  • 13% Revenue increase vs. Q4 2023 of $12.1M vs. $10.7M and 4% decrease vs. Q1 2023 of $12.5M

 

  • 125% Gross profit increase vs. Q4 2023 of $1.8M vs. $0.8 and 39% Gross profit decrease vs. Q1 2023 of $2.9M

 

  • 29% decrease in operating expenses vs. Q1 2023 excluding the one-time Oranim revoke related losses of $4.6M vs. $6.5M and 14% increase including Oranim

 

  • 12% increase of Non-IFRS Adjusted EBITDA loss to $2.1M

Operational Highlights

The Company intends to complete a non-brokered private placement (the “Offering“) of secured convertible debentures of the Company (each, a “Debenture“) for aggregate proceeds of up to C$2,500,000. The Debentures will mature on the date that is 12 months from the date of issuance and will not incur interest except in the event of default. The Debentures are being issued to holders of short term loans and obligations owed by the Company or its wholly owned subsidiaries. The principal of the Debenture may be converted into common shares in the Company (each, a “Share“) at a conversion price of $1.08 per Share.

Management Commentary 

“With the April 1st cannabis legalization in Germany, we are augmenting our focus and resources on the German market, where we expect to see the biggest growth potential, and the best return on investment. While it is still too early to make any predictions, our sales in Germany almost doubled during the month of April,” said Oren Shuster, Chief Executive Officer of IMC. “Looking back on the first month post legalization in Germany, I see that we have the infrastructure and the supply agreements in place to continue delivering the accelerated growth we have already seen in April. We will also ensure that we have the necessary resources in place for success.”   

“In 2023 we completely restructured, becoming a very lean and agile company, leaning into active cost management. This process is reflected in the numbers, our G&A decreased 27% vs Q1 2023” said Uri Birenberg, Chief Financial Officer of IMC. “While our results have recovered from the impact of the Israel-Hamas war, our revenue was still effected by both an unfavorable exchange rate, as well as price reductions to sell off inventory.”

Q1 2024 Conference Call 

The Company will host a Zoom web conference call today at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results, followed by a question-and-answer session for the investment community. Investors are invited to register by clicking here. All relevant information will be sent upon registration.

If you are unable to join us live, a recording of the call will be available on our website at https://investors.imcannabis.com/ within 24 hours after the call.

Q1 2024 Financial Results

  • Revenues for the first quarter of 2024 were $12.1 million compared to $12.5 million in the first quarter of 2023, a decrease of 3%. The decrease is mainly due an exchange rate effect of about $0.2 million and decrease in avg. price per sale due to increased competition.

 

  • Gross profit for the first quarter of 2024 was $1.8 million, compared to $2.9 million in Q1 2024, a decrease of 39%. The downside is attributed mainly to the slow-moving stock that was moved out at a lower price and an exchange rate difference totaling $0.4 million and $0.64 million cost of sales loss due to an inventory erase of the slow-moving stock. Company fair value adjustment was $0 and $0.4 million for the Q1 2024 and Q1 2023 respectively.

 

  • Total Dried Flower sold in Q1 2024 was approximately 1,873 kg with an average selling price of $5.68 per gram, compared to approximately 1,842kg in Q1 2023, with an average selling price of $6.59 per gram. This difference is mainly due to increased competition within the retail segment, and mid-range stock discounts to move out slow moving stock.

 

  • Total operating expenses in Q1 2024 were $7.4 million compared to $6.5 million in Q1 2023. The increase is due to the other operating expenses related to Oranim Deal revoke, with an expected losses of $2.8 million. Adjusting for this one-time losses, Q1 2024 operating expenses were $4.6 million compared to $6.5 million in Q1 2023, a decrease of 29%.

 

  • G&A Expenses in Q1 2024 were $2.3 million, compared to $3.2 million in Q1 2023, a decrease of 28%. The decrease in the G&A expense is attributable mainly to salaries and professional services of $0.64 million.

 

  • Selling and Marketing Expenses in Q1 2024 were $2.3 million, compared to $2.8 million in Q1 2023, a decrease of 18% mainly due to a decrease in Salaries and professional services of $0.5 million.

 

  • Net Loss from continuing operations in Q1 2024 was $6.0 million, compared to $0.9 million in Q12023.

 

  • Basic and diluted Loss per Share in Q1 2024 was $0.42, compared to a loss of $0.05 per Share in Q1 2023.

 

  • Non-IFRS Adjusted EBITDA loss in Q1 2024 was $2.1 million, compared to an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.9 million in Q1 2023 an increase of 10%.

 

  • Cash and Cash Equivalents as of March 31, 2024, were $1.0 million compared to $1.8 million in December 31, 2023.

 

  • Total assets as of March 31, 2024, were $41.1 million, compared to $48.8 million in December 31, 2023, a decrease of 16%. The decrease is mainly attributed to the goodwill reduction due to Oranim agreement cancelation of about $2.8M, a reduction in Inventory of $2.1 million, reduction of Cash and cash equivalents of $0.8M and reduction in Trade payables of $1.2 million.

 

  • Total Liabilities as of March 31, 2024, were $32.8 million, compared to $35.1 in December 31, 2023, a decrease of about 7%. The decrease was mainly due to the reduction in other accounts payables and accrued expenses of $1.8 million and reduction in the PUT option liability of $0.7 million.

 

The Company’s financial statements as of March 31, 2024 includes a note regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s Q1 2024 financial results do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets or liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. For more information, please refer to the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” and “Risk Factors” sections in the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Non-IFRS Measures

This press release makes reference to “Gross Margin” and “Adjusted EBITDA”, which are financial measures that are not recognized measures under IFRS and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. These measures are provided as complementary information to the Company’s IFRS measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management’s perspective. Accordingly, these measures should neither be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under IFRS.

For an explanation of how management defines Gross Margin and Adjusted EBITDA, see the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis for the period ended March 31, 2024, available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.
We reconcile these non-IFRS financial measures to the most comparable IFRS measures as set out below.

 

 

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Canadian Dollars in thousands

March 31,
2024

December 31,
2023

Note

(Unaudited)

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

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

 

 

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Canadian Dollars in thousands

March 31,
2024

December 31,
2023

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

AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

Canadian Dollars in thousands, except per share data

Three months ended

March 31,

Note

2024

2023 (*)

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
 subsequent periods:

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

67

36

Exchange differences on translation to presentation currency

1,330

(562)

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

1,397

(526)

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

Adjustments arising from translating financial statements of foreign operation

(35)

155

Total other comprehensive income (loss) that will be reclassified to profit or loss
 in subsequent periods

(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

AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

Canadian Dollars in thousands, except per share data

Three months ended

March 31,

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
 from continuing operations:

Basic and diluted (loss) gain per share (in CAD)

$         (0.42)

$          (0.05)

(*) See note 1 regarding figures disclosure.

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

 

 

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

Canadian Dollars in thousands

Three months ended

March 31,

2024

2023 (*)

Cash 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)

Canadian Dollars in thousands

Three months ended

March 31,

2024

2023

Cash flow from financing activities:

   Proceeds from issuance of share capital, net of issuance costs

176

825

   Proceeds from issuance of warrants

(176)

7,027

   Repayment of lease liability

(118)

(175)

   Interest paid – lease liability

(15)

(18)

   Receipt (repayment) of bank loan and credit facilities

(2,856)

(1,046)

   Cash paid for interest

(444)

(56)

   Proceeds from discounted checks

2,581

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(852)

6,557

Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents

718

(1,059)

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(765)

(1,030)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

1,813

2,449

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

$      1,048

$     1,419

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities:

Right-of-use asset recognized with corresponding lease liability

$           40

$          49

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

$              –

$        222

(*) See note 1 regarding Figures disclosure.

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

 

About IM Cannabis Corp.

IMC (Nasdaq: IMCC) (CSE: IMCC) is an international cannabis company that provides premium cannabis products to medical patients in Israel and Germany, two of the largest medical cannabis markets. The Company has exited operations in Canada to pivot its focus and resources to achieve sustainable and profitable growth in its highest value markets, Israel and Germany. The Company leverages a transnational ecosystem powered by a unique data-driven approach and a globally sourced product supply chain. With an unwavering commitment to responsible growth and compliance with the strictest regulatory environments, the Company strives to amplify its commercial and brand power to become a global high-quality cannabis player.

The IMC ecosystem operates in Israel through Focus Medical Herbs Ltd., which imports and distributes cannabis to medical patients, leveraging years of proprietary data and patient insights. The Company also operates medical cannabis retail pharmacies, online platforms and logistical hubs in Israel that enable the safe delivery and quality control of IMC products throughout the entire value chain. In Germany, the IMC ecosystem operates through Adjupharm GmbH, where it distributes cannabis to pharmacies for medical cannabis patients. The Company also  operated in Canada through Trichome Financial Corp and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The Company has exited operations in Canada and considers these operations as discontinued.

Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements under applicable Canadian and United States securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements“). All information that addresses activities or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “likely” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management on the date the statements are made. In the press release, such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to: the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the Company, including its operations and the medical cannabis industry in Israel; the timing and impact of the legalization of medicinal cannabis in Germany, including, the Company having it “all in house”; the Company being positioned to take advantage of the legalization; the Company’s growth in 2024; the market growth for medicinal cannabis in Germany;  the stated benefits of the Company’s EU-GMP processing facility and an EU-GDP logistics center; the Company to host a teleconference meeting as stated; and the Company’s stated goals, scope, and nature of operations in Germany, Israel, and other jurisdictions the Company may operate.

Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to: the Company’s ability to focus and resources to achieve sustainable and profitable growth in its highest value markets; the Company’s ability to mitigate the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the Company; the Company’s ability to take advantage of the legalization of medicinal cannabis in Germany; the Company’s ability to host a teleconference meeting as stated; and the Company’s ability to carry out its stated goals, scope, and nature of operations in Germany, Israel, and other jurisdictions the Company may operate.

The above lists of forward-looking statements and assumptions are not exhaustive. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors and risks. These include: the failure of the Company to comply with applicable regulatory requirements in a highly regulated industry; unexpected changes in governmental policies and regulations in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates; the Company’s ability to continue to meet the listing requirements of the Canadian Securities Exchange and the NASDAQ Capital Market; any unexpected failure to maintain in good standing or renew its licenses; the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group“) to deliver on their sales commitments or growth objectives; the reliance of the Group on third-party supply agreements to provide sufficient quantities of medical cannabis to fulfil the Group’s obligations; the Group’s possible exposure to liability, the perceived level of risk related thereto, and the anticipated results of any litigation or other similar disputes or legal proceedings involving the Group; the impact of increasing competition; any lack of merger and acquisition opportunities; adverse market conditions; the inherent uncertainty of production quantities, qualities and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; risks of product liability and other safety-related liability from the usage of the Group’s cannabis products; supply chain constraints; reliance on key personnel; the risk of defaulting on existing debt; risks surrounding war, conflict and civil unrest in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, including the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the Company, its operations and the medical cannabis industry in Israel; risks associated with the Company focusing on the Israel and Germany markets; the inability of the Company to achieve sustainable profitability and/or increase shareholder value; the inability of the Company to actively manage costs and/or improve margins; the inability of the company to grow and/or maintain sales; the inability of the Company to meet its goals and/or strategic plans; the inability of the Company to reduce costs and/or maintain revenues; the Company’s inability to take advantage of the legalization of medicinal cannabis in Germany; and the Company’s inability to host a teleconference meeting as stated.

Please see the other risks, uncertainties and factors set out under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report dated March 28, 2024, which is available on the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and Edgar at www.sec.gov/edgar. Any forward-looking statement included in this press release is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward looking information is made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Company Contact: 

Anna Taranko, Director Investor & Public Relations
IM Cannabis Corp.
+49 157 80554338
[email protected]

Oren Shuster, CEO
IM Cannabis Corp.
+972-77-3603504

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