Acreage Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
- Acreage Holdings reported positive financial results for Q2 2023, with an increase in consolidated revenue and gross margin compared to the previous quarter. The company achieved record revenue growth in New Jersey and Connecticut. Acreage launched new products to drive market share growth.
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Records Tenth Consecutive Quarter of Positive Adjusted EBITDA
Achieved Record Revenue Growth in New Jersey and Connecticut
Streamlining Initiatives Underway in Preparation for Completion of Canopy USA Transaction
NEW YORK, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acreage Holdings, Inc. (“Acreage” or the “Company”) (CSE: ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U) (OTCQX: ACRHF, ACRDF), a vertically integrated, multi-state operator of cannabis cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 (“Q2 2023”).
Second Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights
- Consolidated revenue of
$58.1 million , an increase of3.8% compared to quarter ended March 31, 2023 (“Q1 2023”). - Gross margin was
36% . Excluding the impact of non-cash inventory adjustments, gross margin for Q2 2023 was44% . - Adjusted EBITDA* was
$6.8 million and Adjusted EBITDA* as a percentage of consolidated revenue was12% .
Second Quarter and Recent Operational Highlights
- Expanded the Company’s leadership team to include deep cannabis operational expertise, and appointed Dennis Curran to Chief Executive Officer and Carl Nesbitt to Chief Financial Officer.
- Streamlined governance structure and rightsized the Board of Directors in preparation for the completion of the Company’s previously announced strategic arrangement (the “Floating Share Arrangement”) with Canopy Growth Corporation and Canopy USA, LLC.
- Achieved record revenue in New Jersey and Connecticut with year-over-year increases of
35% and31% , respectively, compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2022 (“Q2 2022”). - Launched adult-use retail operations in Connecticut at The Botanist locations in Montville and Danbury, with both locations achieving strong initial performance.
- Progressed ongoing infrastructure project at the Company’s Egg Harbor facility to support demand in New Jersey and to unlock premium biomass production for further expansion of Acreage’s in-market product suite.
- Entered partnership with the Last Prisoner Project to participate in the Roll It Up for Justice Program and inmate letter-writing initiative to further advance criminal justice reform and support those being impacted by the failed War on Drugs.
- Helped pass 280E reform in Ohio, Connecticut, and Maine to allow for state-level deductions of usual and necessary business expenses for cannabis operators.
Product Innovation and Recent Launches
- Debuted several new and innovative products across the Company’s house of brands to drive market share growth and increase customer loyalty.
- Launched Journeyman THC Lemonades in Illinois, in partnership with Botanica. The clean, vegan, and gluten-free THC beverages are available in three refreshing flavors, Tropical Lemonade, Berry Lemonade, and Tart Lemonade.
- Introduced the first-ever Superflux flower in the New England, Massachusetts region in June, followed by a broader retail launch in July, and launched Stem 1g Live Resin Disposable Vapes in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Ohio.
- Launched the first ever The Botanist Flower in Maine with four strains, and The Botanist Cherry Punch Extra High Potency Fruit Chew in Ohio and Illinois.
- Introduced seasonal and limited-time The Botanist edibles, including the Mango Iced Tea Gummy and Botanist Pride Medley Gummy, in Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, and Ohio.
Management Commentary
“I am pleased with the progress we made in the second quarter on our continued efforts to drive meaningful revenue growth and achieve operational savings to deliver cash flow improvements for the business,” said Dennis Curran, Chief Executive Officer of Acreage. “Our commitment to introducing differentiated products and delivering exceptional customer experiences has had a profound impact in several of our core markets, including the nascent New Jersey and Connecticut adult-use markets. The robust revenue growth in New Jersey is incredibly encouraging as we deepen our operations and build a leadership position in the state, and our recent launch of adult-use sales in Connecticut has already garnered positive consumer feedback with demand ahead of our expectations.”
Mr. Curran concluded, “Across our footprint, we have continued to implement optimization initiatives to further drive operational excellence and strongly position each market to achieve sustained growth. This includes strengthening our inventory management, cost analysis, and production planning, which we believe will enable us to unlock higher margins and continue to deliver positive Adjusted EBITDA as we move into the second half of the year.”
Q2 2023 Financial Summary
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, | YoY% Change | Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 | QoQ% Change | ||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
Consolidated Revenue | (5.3 | )% | 3.8 | % | |||||||||||||
Gross Profit | 21,122 | 30,614 | (31.0 | )% | 26,585 | (20.5 | )% | ||||||||||
% of revenue | |||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 26,177 | 27,304 | 4.1 | % | 25,440 | (2.9 | )% | ||||||||||
Net loss | (18,240 | ) | (10,603 | ) | (16,157 | ) | |||||||||||
Net loss attributable to Acreage | (16,156 | ) | (9,929 | ) | (14,590 | ) | |||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA* | 6,836 | 10,385 | (34.2 | )% | 10,593 | (35.5 | )% |
Total revenue for Q2 2023 was
Total gross profit for Q2 2023 was
Total operating expenses for Q2 2023 were
Adjusted EBITDA* for Q2 2023 was
Net loss attributable to Acreage for Q2 2023 was
Amendment to Credit Facility
On April 28, 2023, Acreage further amended its existing credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) such that
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Acreage ended Q2 2023 with
About Acreage Holdings, Inc.
Acreage is a multi-state operator of cannabis cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., including the Company’s national retail store brand, The Botanist. With its principal address in New York City, Acreage’s wide range of national and regionally available cannabis products include the award-winning brands The Botanist and Superflux, the Prime medical brand in Pennsylvania, and others. Since its founding in 2011, Acreage has focused on building and scaling operations to create a seamless, consumer-focused, branded experience. Learn more at www.acreageholdings.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
Forward Looking Statements
This news release and each of the documents referred to herein contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation, respectively. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking information. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “estimates”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved.
Forward-looking statements or information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Acreage or its subsidiaries to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release.
Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including, but not limited to: the occurrence of changes in U.S. federal Laws regarding the cultivation, distribution or possession of marijuana; the ability of the parties to receive, in a timely manner and on satisfactory terms, the necessary regulatory, court and Floating Shareholder approvals; the ability of the parties to satisfy, in a timely manner, the other conditions to the completion of the Floating Share Arrangement Agreement; the ability of Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy”), Canopy USA, LLC (“Canopy USA”) and Acreage to satisfy, in a timely manner, the closing conditions to the floating share arrangement among Canopy, Canopy USA and Acreage (the “Floating Share Arrangement”); risks relating to the value and liquidity of the Floating Shares and the common shares of Canopy; Canopy maintaining compliance with the Nasdaq Global Stock Market (the “Nasdaq”) and Toronto Stock Exchange listing requirements; the rights of the Floating Shareholders may differ materially from those of shareholders in Canopy; expectations regarding future investment, growth and expansion of Acreage’s operations; the possibility of adverse U.S. or Canadian tax consequences upon completion of the Floating Share Arrangement; if Canopy USA acquires the Fixed Shares pursuant to the Existing Arrangement Agreement without structural amendments to Canopy’s interest in Canopy USA, the listing of the Canopy Shares on the Nasdaq may be jeopardized; the risk of a change of control of either Canopy or Canopy USA; restrictions on Acreage’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities and other restrictions on Acreage’s business; the impact of material non-recurring expenses in connection with the Floating Share Arrangement on Acreage’s future results of operations, cash flows and financial condition; the possibility of securities class action or derivatives lawsuits; in the event that the Floating Share Arrangement is not completed, but the acquisition by Canopy of the Fixed Shares (the “Acquisition”) is completed pursuant to Existing Arrangement Agreement and Canopy becomes the majority shareholder in Acreage, the likelihood that the Floating Shareholders will have little or no influence on the conduct of Acreage’s business and affairs; risk of situations in which the interests of Canopy USA and the interests of Acreage or shareholders of Canopy may differ; Acreage’s compliance with Acreage’s business plan for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2029 pursuant to the Existing Arrangement Agreement; in the event that the Floating Share Arrangement is completed, the likelihood of Canopy completing the Acquisition in accordance with the Existing Arrangement Agreement; risks relating to certain directors and executive officers of Acreage having interests in the transactions contemplated by the Floating Share Arrangement Agreement and the connected transactions that are different from those of the Floating Shareholders; risks relating to the possibility that holders of more than
Although Acreage believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information or forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and Acreage does not undertake any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities laws.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider, nor any securities regulatory authority in Canada, the United States or any other jurisdiction, has reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of this news release.
For more information, contact:
Carl Nesbitt
Chief Financial Officer
investors@acreageholdings.com
646 600 9181
Courtney Van Alstyne
MATTIO Communications
acreage@mattio.com
US GAAP FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)
US GAAP Statements of Financial Position | |||||||
US$ (thousands) | June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||
(unaudited) | (audited) | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 16,401 | $ | 24,067 | |||
Restricted cash | 13,628 | — | |||||
Accounts receivable, net | 8,953 | 10,512 | |||||
Inventory | 47,938 | 49,446 | |||||
Notes receivable, net | — | 29,191 | |||||
Assets held-for-sale | 1,788 | — | |||||
Other current assets | 5,418 | 4,977 | |||||
Total current assets | 94,126 | 118,193 | |||||
Long-term investments | 33,287 | 34,046 | |||||
Capital assets, net | 136,085 | 133,405 | |||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 19,067 | 22,443 | |||||
Intangible assets, net | 35,124 | 35,124 | |||||
Goodwill | 38,694 | 13,761 | |||||
Other non-current assets | 3,531 | 3,601 | |||||
Total non-current assets | 265,788 | 242,380 | |||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 359,914 | $ | 360,573 | |||
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 31,078 | $ | 29,566 | |||
Taxes payable | 33,959 | 24,226 | |||||
Interest payable | 2,824 | 2,575 | |||||
Operating lease liability, current | 2,268 | 2,443 | |||||
Debt, current | 13,805 | 1,584 | |||||
Liabilities related to assets held for sale | 1,288 | — | |||||
Other current liabilities | 9,071 | 11,939 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 94,293 | 72,333 | |||||
Debt, non-current | 230,163 | 213,496 | |||||
Operating lease liability, non-current | 18,839 | 21,692 | |||||
Deferred tax liability | 10,620 | 9,623 | |||||
Other liabilities | 3,004 | 3,250 | |||||
Total non-current liabilities | 262,626 | 248,061 | |||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 356,919 | 320,394 | |||||
Members' equity | 28,444 | 61,384 | |||||
Non-controlling interests | (25,449 | ) | (21,205 | ) | |||
TOTAL MEMBERS’ EQUITY | 2,995 | 40,179 | |||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY | $ | 359,914 | $ | 360,573 | |||
US GAAP FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)
US GAAP Statements of Operations | |||||||||||||||
US$ (thousands) | Q2'23 | Q2'22 | YTD'23 | YTD'22 | |||||||||||
Retail revenue, net | $ | 44,913 | $ | 46,685 | $ | 86,794 | $ | 88,112 | |||||||
Wholesale revenue, net | 13,202 | 14,360 | 27,200 | 29,532 | |||||||||||
Other revenue, net | — | 306 | 84 | 586 | |||||||||||
Total revenues, net | 58,115 | 61,351 | 114,078 | 118,230 | |||||||||||
Cost of goods sold, retail | (23,484 | ) | (23,466 | ) | (43,898 | ) | (44,234 | ) | |||||||
Cost of goods sold, wholesale | (13,509 | ) | (7,271 | ) | (22,473 | ) | (13,872 | ) | |||||||
Total cost of goods sold | (36,993 | ) | (30,737 | ) | (66,371 | ) | (58,106 | ) | |||||||
Gross profit | 21,122 | 30,614 | 47,707 | 60,124 | |||||||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES | |||||||||||||||
General and administrative | 7,073 | 8,922 | 17,585 | 17,309 | |||||||||||
Compensation expense | 13,203 | 12,579 | 25,406 | 26,774 | |||||||||||
Equity-based compensation expense | 694 | 1,655 | 1,678 | 5,814 | |||||||||||
Marketing | 656 | 964 | 1,400 | 1,661 | |||||||||||
Impairments, net | — | 329 | — | 2,467 | |||||||||||
Write down (recovery) of assets held-for-sale | 3,557 | — | 3,557 | 874 | |||||||||||
Legal settlements (recoveries) | — | (310 | ) | — | (335 | ) | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 994 | 3,165 | 1,991 | 4,972 | |||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 26,177 | 27,304 | 51,617 | 59,536 | |||||||||||
Net operating loss | (5,055 | ) | 3,310 | (3,910 | ) | 588 | |||||||||
Income (loss) from investments, net | 322 | (996 | ) | (20 | ) | 137 | |||||||||
Interest income from loans receivable | (6 | ) | 365 | 10 | 782 | ||||||||||
Interest expense | (8,862 | ) | (5,520 | ) | (16,936 | ) | (10,301 | ) | |||||||
Other income, net | 1,355 | 286 | (198 | ) | 276 | ||||||||||
Total other loss | (7,191 | ) | (5,865 | ) | (17,144 | ) | (9,106 | ) | |||||||
Loss before income taxes | (12,246 | ) | (2,555 | ) | (21,054 | ) | (8,518 | ) | |||||||
Income tax expense | (5,994 | ) | (8,048 | ) | (13,343 | ) | (15,996 | ) | |||||||
Net loss | (18,240 | ) | (10,603 | ) | (34,397 | ) | (24,514 | ) | |||||||
Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests | (2,084 | ) | (674 | ) | (3,651 | ) | (1,891 | ) | |||||||
Net loss attributable to Acreage Holdings, Inc. | $ | (16,156 | ) | $ | (9,929 | ) | $ | (30,746 | ) | $ | (22,623 | ) | |||
Net loss per share attributable to Acreage Holdings, Inc. - basic and diluted: | $ | (0.14 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (0.21 | ) | |||
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 112,810 | 108,230 | 112,679 | 107,569 | |||||||||||
*NON-GAAP MEASURES, RECONCILIATION AND DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED)
This release includes Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP performance measure that we use to supplement our results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate its actual operating performance and for planning and forecasting future periods. The Company believes that the adjusted results presented provide relevant and useful information for investors because they clarify the Company’s actual operating performance, make it easier to compare our results with those of other companies and allow investors to review performance in the same way as our management. Since these measures are not calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, they should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net loss or our other reported results of operations as reported under U.S. GAAP as indicators of our performance, and they may not be comparable to similarly named measures from other companies.
The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income before interest, income taxes and, depreciation and amortization and excluding the following: (i) income from investments, net (the majority of the Company's investment income relates to remeasurement to net asset value of previously-held interests in connection with our roll-up of affiliates, and the Company expects income from investments to be a non-recurring item as its legacy investment holdings diminish), (ii) equity-based compensation expense, (iii) non-cash impairment losses, (iv) transaction costs, (v) non-cash inventory adjustments and (vi) other non-recurring expenses (other expenses and income not expected to recur).
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures | |||||||||||||||
US$ (thousands, except per share amounts) | Q2'23 | Q2'22 | YTD'23 | YTD'22 | |||||||||||
Net loss (GAAP) | $ | (18,240 | ) | $ | (10,603 | ) | $ | (34,397 | ) | $ | (24,514 | ) | |||
Income tax expense | 5,994 | 8,048 | 13,343 | 15,996 | |||||||||||
Interest expense (income), net | 8,868 | 5,155 | 16,926 | 9,519 | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 3,511 | 4,456 | 6,549 | 7,347 | |||||||||||
EBITDA (non-GAAP)* | $ | 133 | $ | 7,056 | $ | 2,421 | $ | 8,348 | |||||||
Adjusting items: | |||||||||||||||
Loss (income) from investments, net | (322 | ) | 996 | 20 | (137 | ) | |||||||||
Impairments, net | — | 134 | — | 2,090 | |||||||||||
Non-cash inventory adjustments | 4,484 | — | 6,721 | — | |||||||||||
Loss on extraordinary events | 200 | 194 | 1,692 | 376 | |||||||||||
Write down (recovery) of assets held-for-sale | 3,557 | — | 3,557 | 874 | |||||||||||
Equity-based compensation expense | 694 | 1,655 | 1,678 | 5,814 | |||||||||||
Legal settlements, net | — | (310 | ) | — | (335 | ) | |||||||||
Gain on business divestiture | — | (292 | ) | — | (296 | ) | |||||||||
Other non-recurring expenses | (1,910 | ) | 952 | 1,339 | 2,278 | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)* | $ | 6,836 | $ | 10,385 | $ | 17,428 | $ | 19,012 |
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