Aurora Cannabis Announces Filing of Preliminary Base Shelf Prospectus and Provides Update on Balance Sheet Strength

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Aurora Cannabis (ACB) announced the completion of its At-The-Market (ATM) program and the filing of a new preliminary base shelf prospectus. This allows for offerings of up to $500 million in various securities over a 25-month period. The company reports a current cash position of approximately $272 million and an undrawn revolver capacity of $11 million. The filing aims to enhance financial flexibility to support future growth.

Positive

• Completion of ATM program enhances financial strategy.
• New shelf prospectus allows for up to $500 million in offerings.

Negative

• None.

• Existing At-The-Market (ATM) program now complete
• New Preliminary Base Shelf Prospectus Has Been Filed
• Current Cash Position is Approximately $272 million

NYSE | TSX: ACB

EDMONTON, AB, Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the "Company" or "Aurora") (NYSE: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabinoids worldwide, today announced it has completed the previously filed At-The-Market ("ATM") program. Because of this, the Company has filed a new preliminary short form base shelf prospectus (the "Shelf Prospectus") with securities regulators in each of the provinces of Canada, except Quebec, and a corresponding shelf registration statement on Form F–10 (the "Registration Statement") with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

The base shelf prospectus when made final, will allow the Company to make offerings of up to U.S.$500 million of common shares, preferred shares, warrants, subscription receipts and debt securities, or any combination thereof during the 25-month period that the base shelf prospectus remains effective. The specific terms of any offering of securities, including the use of proceeds from any offering, will be set forth in a prospectus supplement to the Shelf Prospectus, which will be filed with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the SEC. Aurora filed the Shelf Prospectus in order to provide the Company with continued financial flexibility going forward.

With the completion of the previously filed ATM program, the Company currently has available cash resources of approximately $272 million, in addition of undrawn revolver capacity of approximately $11 million.

About Aurora 

Aurora is a global leader in the cannabis industry serving both the medical and consumer markets. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Aurora is a pioneer in global cannabis dedicated to helping people improve their lives. The Company's brand portfolio includes Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael '71, Daily Special, AltaVie, MedReleaf, CanniMed, Whistler, and Reliva CBD. Providing customers with innovative, high-quality cannabis products, Aurora's brands continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical, performance, wellness and recreational markets wherever they are launched. For more information, please visit our website at www.auroramj.com.

Aurora's Common Shares trade on the TSX and NYSE under the symbol "ACB", and is a constituent of the S&P/TSX Composite Index.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements made in this news release include statements regarding: (i) the filing of the final base shelf prospectus; and (ii) the Company's goals of achieving positive Adjusted EBITDA and positive free cash flow. These forward-looking statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this news release. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions, estimates and assumptions of management in light of management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected developments at the date the statements are made, such as current and future market conditions, the ability to maintain SG&A costs in line with current expectations, the ability to achieve high margin revenues in the Canadian consumer market, the current and future regulatory environment and future approvals and permits. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances could cause actual events, results, level of activity, performance, prospects, opportunities or achievements to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks associated with: entering the U.S. market, the ability to realize the anticipated benefits associated with the acquisition of Reliva, achievement of Aurora's business transformation plan, general business and economic conditions, changes in laws and regulations, product demand, changes in prices of required commodities, competition, the effects of and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and other risks, uncertainties and factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated September 24, 2020 (the "AIF") and filed with Canadian securities regulators available on the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and filed with and available on the SEC's website at www.edgar.gov. The Company cautions that the list of risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the AIF is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect its results. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.

The Company uses financial measures regarding itself, such as Adjusted EBITDA, that do not have standardized meaning under the International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities ("non-IFRS measures"). Further information relating to non-IFRS measures, is set out in the Company's management discussion and analysis for the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 under the heading "Cautionary Statement Regarding Non-GAAP Performance Measures" and the "Revenue" section for reconciliation to the IFRS equivalent.

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FAQ

What recent financial announcements did Aurora Cannabis make regarding their cash position?

Aurora Cannabis announced a current cash position of approximately $272 million and an undrawn revolver capacity of $11 million.

What is the purpose of Aurora Cannabis's new preliminary base shelf prospectus?

The new preliminary base shelf prospectus allows Aurora Cannabis to offer up to $500 million in various securities over a 25-month period, providing financial flexibility.

What is the significance of completing the At-The-Market (ATM) program for Aurora Cannabis?

Completing the ATM program allows Aurora Cannabis to streamline its financial operations and focus on future capital raising strategies.

When was the preliminary base shelf prospectus filed by Aurora Cannabis?

The preliminary base shelf prospectus was filed on October 27, 2020.

Under which stock symbols does Aurora Cannabis trade?

Aurora Cannabis trades under the stock symbols ACB on both NYSE and TSX.