Charlotte's Web Reports Q3-2021 Increased Sales Volumes with Improved Profit and Operating Margins
Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. (CWBHF) reported Q3-2021 net revenue of $23.7 million, down 5.8% from $25.2 million in Q3-2020. Gummy sales rose to 30% of revenue, while tinctures dropped to 37%. Gross profit increased to $14.9 million, yielding a gross margin of 62.9%. Operating expenses decreased by 15.6%, and adjusted EBITDA improved to a loss of $2.8 million. The company improved its cash position to $21.1 million, with significant progress in business-to-business and direct-to-consumer revenue. Supply chain disruptions hindered overall revenue growth, though recovery is anticipated in Q4-2021.
- Gross profit improved to $14.9M, with a gross margin increase to 62.9%.
- Operating expenses decreased by 15.6%, indicating better cost management.
- B2B revenue increased to $8.5M, reflecting growth in unit sales.
- New product launches and market share gains across distribution channels.
- Net revenue decreased by 5.8% year-over-year due to product mix and supply chain issues.
- DTC revenue fell by 9.3% year-over-year, impacted by higher discounting.
- Cash position decreased significantly from $52.8M at December 31, 2020, to $21.1M.
DENVER, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF), Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. ("Charlotte's Web" or the "Company"), the market share leader in full spectrum hemp extract wellness products, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021. All amounts are expressed in United States' dollars, unless otherwise noted. Certain metrics, including those expressed on an adjusted basis, are non-IFRS measures.
Q3-2021 Financial Highlights Vs. Q3-2020
- Net Revenue of
$23.7M vs.$25.2M with increased unit sales offset by product and channel mix - Gummy sales contributed
30% vs.23% - Tincture sales contributed
37% vs.49% - DTC eCommerce revenue was
$15.2M vs.$16.7M with increased customers and unit sales - B2B revenue increased to
$8.5M vs.$8.4M with increased unit sales and new distribution - Gross profit increased to
$14.9M , expanding to62.9% of consolidated revenue vs.58.7% - Operating expenses decreased
15.6% year-over-year, ahead of plan - Adjusted EBITDA1 of (
$2.8M ), improved vs.($6.7M ) and sequentially vs. ($3.9M ) $21.1M cash (excluding$10.9M IRS tax refund) and$87.5M working capital at September 30, 2021$10M unused line of credit with JPMorgan; potential to extend to$20M
Business Highlights
- Expanded #1 market share position across every channel vs. competitive set
- Increased pet product retail distribution by 222 doors
- Launched 3 new gummy products: Daily Wellness, THC-Free and Immunity
- Achieved USDA organic certification on select products
- Entered multi-phase research on hemp extracts with Colorado State University
- Operationalized new 137,000 sq. ft. production and distribution facility
- Advancing extraction and R&D capabilities
Events Subsequent to Q3-2021
- California state Assembly Bill 45 passed into law legalizing hemp CBD in California
- Commenced the expansion of new distribution in Q4-2021 with retail partners in California
- Partnered to expand further bi-partisan sponsorship of Federal Bill H.R. 841 advancing US CBD regulatory framework
- Completed first international harvest of Charlotte's Web (proprietary) patented hemp cultivars in Canada
- Readied plan for product launch in Israel in 2022
"As the category evolved from early adopters of higher priced CBD oil tinctures to lower priced gummies, topicals and pet products, we adjusted our portfolio offer and expanded presence across new channels. This increased our unit sales and market share across every channel, but reduced total net revenue versus Q3-2020," said Deanie Elsner, CEO of Charlotte's Web. "We've demonstrated an ability to anticipate where the consumer is going and launch advantaged innovation that wins in the market."
Q3-2021 Financial Review
The following table sets forth selected financial information for the periods indicated.
Three months ended September 30, | |||||||
U.S. $ millions, except per share data | 2021 | 2020 | |||||
Revenue | $ | 23.7 | $ | 25.2 | |||
Gross profit before biological assets adjustment | 14.9 | 15.3 | |||||
Net impact, fair value of biological assets | — | 0.5 | |||||
Gross profit | 14.9 | 14.8 | |||||
Operating expenses | 23.9 | 28.3 | |||||
Operating loss | (9.0) | (13.6) | |||||
Change in fair value of financial instruments and other expense (income), net | (8.4) | (7.4) | |||||
Net loss and comprehensive loss | (0.9) | (6.5) | |||||
Loss per share - basic | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.05) | |||
Loss per share - diluted | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.05) | |||
Adjusted EBITDA¹ | $ | (2.8) | $ | (6.7) | |||
Assets: | September 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 21.1 | $ | 52.8 | |||
Total assets | $ | 286.6 | $ | 310.9 | |||
Liabilities: | |||||||
Long-term liabilities | $ | 21.3 | $ | 27.7 | |||
Total liabilities | $ | 44.9 | $ | 56.7 |
The following information sets forth selected quarterly revenue information for the Company's recent fiscal quarters.
U.S. $ millions | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | ||||||||
2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||
Revenue | $ | 23.7 | $ | 24.2 | $ | 23.4 | $ | 26.9 | $ | 25.2 | $ | 21.7 | $ | 21.5 | $ | 22.8 |
Consolidated revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2021 decreased (5.8)% year-over-year to
"Temporary supply chain disruptions affected some product availability, dampening revenue growth for the quarter. We substantially resolved these issues in October and are back on our growth trajectory with the holiday buying season in the fourth quarter," explained Wes Booysen, Charlotte's Web Chief Financial Officer. "In parallel, we are streamlining operations and reducing expenses to position the business for positive Adjusted EBITDA in 2022."
Consolidated business-to-business ("B2B") revenue increased
Charlotte's Web brand leadership drove ongoing number one market share gains at retail across its core retail channels, including total US Food/Drug/Mass retail and total US natural specialty retail.
Three months ended | Year-over-year | ||||||||
September 30, | % | ||||||||
2021 | 2020 | ||||||||
Revenue - U.S. $ millions | $ | 23.7 | $ | 25.2 | (5.8) | % | |||
Direct-to-consumer ("DTC") | $ | 15.2 | $ | 16.7 | (9.3) | % | |||
Business-to-business ("B2B") | $ | 8.5 | $ | 8.4 | 1.3 | % |
Gross profit was
Operating expenses were
Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was negative
For Q3-2021, Charlotte's Web reported a net loss of
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
The Company used
Nine months ended | |||||||||||
September 30 | |||||||||||
U.S. $ millions | 2021 | 2020 | $ Change | % Change | |||||||
Cash beginning of period | $ | 52.8 | $ | 68.6 | $ | (15.8) | (23.0) | % | |||
Cash flows from (used in): | |||||||||||
Operating activities | (20.6) | (43.5) | 22.9 | (52.6) | % | ||||||
Investing activities | (11.1) | (11.9) | 0.8 | (6.7) | % | ||||||
Financing activities | — | 52.7 | (52.7) | (100.0) | % | ||||||
Cash, end of period | $ | 21.1 | $ | 65.9 | $ | (44.8) | (68.0) | % |
Nine-Month Financial Review
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021, Charlotte's Web reported a net revenue increase of
Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis
The Company's unaudited financial statements and accompanying notes for the periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 and related management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations ("MD&A") are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://investors.charlottesweb.com.
Conference Call
Management will host a conference call to discuss the Company's third quarter 2021 results at 4:30 p.m. ET on November 15, 2021. To participate in the call, please dial 1-416-764-8659 or 1-888-664-6392 approximately 10 minutes before the conference call. A recording of the call will be available through November 22, 2021. To listen to the rebroadcast please dial 1-416-764-8677 and provide conference ID 407437. A webcast of the call can be accessed through the investor relations section of the Charlotte's Web website.
About Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc.
Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., a Certified B Corporation headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is the market leader in innovative whole-plant hemp extract wellness products under a family of brands which includes Charlotte's Web™, CBD Medic™, CBD Clinic™, and Harmony Hemp™. Charlotte's Web branded premium quality products start with proprietary hemp genetics that are 100-percent American farm grown and manufactured into whole-plant hemp extracts containing naturally occurring phytocannabinoids including cannabidiol ("CBD"), CBC, CBG, terpenes, flavonoids and other beneficial hemp compounds. The Company's CW Labs R&D science division is located at the University at Buffalo in New York which is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system of 64 universities. Charlotte's Web product categories include full spectrum hemp extract oil tinctures (liquid products), gummies (sleep, stress, inflammation recovery), capsules, topical creams and lotions, as well as pet products for dogs. Charlotte's Web products are distributed to more than 14,000 retail outlets and 8,000 health care practitioners, and online through the Company's website at www.CharlottesWeb.com.
Shares of Charlotte's Web trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol "CWEB" and are quoted in U.S. Dollars in the United States on the OTCQX under the symbol "CWBHF". As of November 12, 2021, Charlotte's Web had 142,606,464 Common Shares outstanding.
(1)Non-IFRS Measures |
Three months ended | ||||||||
September 30, | ||||||||
U.S. $ millions | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
Net loss and comprehensive loss | $ | (0.9) | $ | (6.5) | ||||
Depreciation of property and equipment and amortization of intangibles | 3.3 | 2.8 | ||||||
Financing costs | 0.3 | 0.3 | ||||||
Interest income | — | — | ||||||
Income tax benefit | — | — | ||||||
EBITDA | $ | 2.7 | $ | (3.4) | ||||
Mark-to-market financial instruments | (8.5) | (6.5) | ||||||
Net impact, fair value of biological assets | — | 0.5 | ||||||
Share-based compensation | 1.6 | 2.0 | ||||||
Impairment of assets | — | (0.3) | ||||||
SEC registration and other transaction costs | 0.6 | 0.2 | ||||||
Legal settlement | — | — | ||||||
Restructuring charges | 0.7 | 0.8 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (2.9) | $ | (6.7) | ||||
Forward-Looking Information
In the interest of providing the shareholders and potential investors of Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. with information about the Company, certain information provided herein constitutes forward-looking statements or information (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "may", "will", "should", "could", "anticipate", "expect", "project", "estimate", "forecast", "plan", "intend", "target", "believe" and similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Although these forward-looking statements are based on assumptions the Company considers to be reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are made, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual results, levels of activity, and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on certain assumptions and analysis by management of the Company in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future development and other factors that it believes are appropriate.
Specifically, this press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, but not limited to: expansion of new distribution in Q4-2021; sponsorship of legislation to advance regulatory framework; anticipated consumer trends and corresponding product innovation; anticipated future financial results; international expansion activities and strategy, including Israel product launch; future availability of line of credit and expansion of same; the impact of certain activities on the Company's business and financial condition; suggested regulatory developments; the Company's anticipated trajectory, long-term growth expectations and shareholder value creation; and product expansion.
The material factors and assumptions used to develop the forward-looking statements herein include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the regulatory climate in which the Company currently operates and may in the future operate; successful sales of the Company's products; the success of sales and marketing activities; there will be no significant delays in the development and commercialization of the Company's products, including in relation to supply chain disruptions; outcomes from R&D activities; ability for the Company to leverage R&D and brand recognition for product sales; the Company's ability to deal with adverse growing conditions (due to pests, disease, fungus, climate or other factors) in a timely and cost-effective manner; there will be no significant reduction in the availability of qualified and cost-effective human resources; new products will continue to be added to the Company's portfolio; demand for the Company's products will grow in the foreseeable future; there will be no significant barriers to the acceptance of the Company's products in the market; the Company will be able to maintain compliance with applicable contractual and regulatory obligations and requirements; there will be adequate liquidity available to the Company to carry out its operations and business plans; and products do not develop that would render the Company's current and future product offerings undesirable and the Company is otherwise able to minimize the impact of competition and keep pace with changing consumer preferences.
The Company's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties pertaining to, among other things, the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the Company's operations, supply chain, distribution chain, and to the broader market for the Company's products; revenue fluctuations; nature of government regulations (both domestic and foreign); economic conditions; loss of key customers; retention and availability of executive talent; competing products; common share price volatility; loss of proprietary information; product acceptance; internet and system infrastructure functionality; information technology security; available capital to fund operations and business plans; crop risk; international and political considerations; regulatory changes; and including but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the MD&A, the Company's most recently filed annual information form, and the Company's other filings with securities regulators available on SEDAR. The impact of any one risk, uncertainty, or factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty as these are interdependent, and the Company's future course of action depends on management's assessment of all information available at the relevant time. Except to the extent required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. All forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to the Company or persons acting on the Company's behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.
CHARLOTTE'S WEB HOLDINGS, INC. UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION | |||||
(In thousands of United States dollars) | |||||
September 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | ||||
ASSETS | |||||
Current assets: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 21,069 | $ | 52,803 | |
Trade and other receivables, net | 5,726 | 6,274 | |||
Note receivable | 1,324 | 1,753 | |||
Note receivable - related party | 1,029 | 1,004 | |||
Current finance lease receivable | 1,013 | — | |||
Inventories | 62,334 | 61,936 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 7,739 | 7,390 | |||
Income taxes receivable | 10,876 | 11,440 | |||
111,110 | 142,600 | ||||
Non-current assets: | |||||
Property and equipment, net | 56,978 | 60,269 | |||
Intangible assets, net | 23,434 | 25,376 | |||
Goodwill | 77,454 | 77,454 | |||
Stanley Brothers USA Holdings purchase option | 12,900 | — | |||
Long-term finance lease receivable | 2,487 | — | |||
Other long-term assets | 2,218 | 5,182 | |||
$ | 286,581 | $ | 310,881 | ||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
Current liabilities: | |||||
Accounts payable | $ | 7,574 | $ | 4,891 | |
Accrued liabilities | 8,781 | 11,519 | |||
Deferred revenue | 801 | 615 | |||
Current cultivation liabilities | 4,129 | 9,304 | |||
Current notes payable | 229 | 629 | |||
Current lease obligations | 2,091 | 2,015 | |||
23,605 | 28,973 | ||||
Non-current liabilities: | |||||
Long-term cultivation liabilities | — | 2,513 | |||
Long-term notes payable | — | 144 | |||
Long-term lease obligations | 21,035 | 20,567 | |||
Warrant liabilities | 223 | 4,304 | |||
Other long-term liabilities | 45 | 151 | |||
44,908 | 56,652 | ||||
Shareholders' equity: | |||||
Share capital | 283,720 | 279,308 | |||
Contributed surplus | 23,108 | 19,849 | |||
Accumulated deficit | (65,155) | (44,928) | |||
241,673 | 254,229 | ||||
$ | 286,581 | $ | 310,881 |
CHARLOTTE'S WEB HOLDINGS, INC. | |||||
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | |||||
(In thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts) | |||||
Three months ended September 30, | |||||
2021 | 2020 | ||||
Revenue | $ | 23,704 | $ | 25,156 | |
Cost of sales | 8,789 | 9,898 | |||
Gross profit before (gain) loss on fair value of biological assets | 14,915 | 15,258 | |||
Unrealized fair value loss on growth of biological assets | — | 501 | |||
Gross profit | 14,915 | 14,757 | |||
Expenses: | |||||
General and administrative | 14,051 | 17,816 | |||
Sales and marketing | 8,378 | 8,512 | |||
Research and development | 1,471 | 1,984 | |||
Operating expenses | 23,900 | 28,312 | |||
Operating loss | (8,985) | (13,555) | |||
Financing costs | 307 | 369 | |||
Interest income | 2 | (24) | |||
Change in fair value of financial instruments and other expense (income), net | (8,381) | (7,379) | |||
Loss before taxes | (913) | (6,521) | |||
Income tax expense | — | 18 | |||
Net loss and comprehensive loss | $ | (913) | $ | (6,539) | |
Weighted average number of common shares - basic | 140,521,244 | 138,866,673 | |||
Weighted average number of common shares - diluted | 140,521,244 | 138,866,673 | |||
Loss per share - basic | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.05) | |
Loss per share - diluted | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.05) |
CHARLOTTE'S WEB HOLDINGS, INC. | |||||||||||
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||
(In thousands of United States dollars) | |||||||||||
Nine months ended September 30, 2020 | Share capital | Contributed surplus | Accumulated | Total | |||||||
Balance - December 31, 2019 | $ | 123,927 | $ | 27,513 | $ | 2,258 | $ | 153,698 | |||
Exercise of stock options | 2,140 | (599) | — | 1,541 | |||||||
Withholding of common stock upon vesting of restricted share awards | 1,269 | (1,285) | — | (16) | |||||||
Accumulated effect of income tax from stock options | — | (16,087) | — | (16,087) | |||||||
Share-based compensation expense | — | 4,336 | — | 4,336 | |||||||
2020 Share Offering | 47,959 | — | — | 47,959 | |||||||
Share issuance costs | (3,368) | — | — | (3,368) | |||||||
Abacus acquisition | 105,461 | 5,407 | — | 110,868 | |||||||
Net loss and comprehensive loss | — | — | (32,468) | (32,468) | |||||||
Balance - September 30, 2020 | $ | 277,388 | $ | 19,285 | $ | (30,210) | $ | 266,463 | |||
Nine months ended September 30, 2021 | Share capital | Contributed | Accumulated | Total | |||||||
Balance - December 31, 2020 | $ | 279,308 | $ | 19,849 | $ | (44,928) | $ | 254,229 | |||
Exercise of common stock options | 61 | (31) | — | 30 | |||||||
Exercise of common stock warrants | 485 | (45) | — | 440 | |||||||
Withholding of common stock upon vesting of restricted share awards | 1,109 | (1,251) | — | (142) | |||||||
Share-based compensation expense | — | 4,586 | — | 4,586 | |||||||
ATM Program | 3,234 | — | — | 3,234 | |||||||
Share issuance costs | (477) | — | — | (477) | |||||||
Net loss and comprehensive loss | — | — | (20,227) | (20,227) | |||||||
Balance - September 30, 2021 | $ | 283,720 | $ | 23,108 | $ | (65,155) | $ | 241,673 |
CHARLOTTE'S WEB HOLDINGS, INC. | ||||||
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||
(In thousands of United States dollars) | ||||||
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
2021 | 2020 | |||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||
Net loss | $ | (20,227) | $ | (32,468) | ||
Items not involving cash: | ||||||
Depreciation | 7,629 | 5,513 | ||||
Amortization | 2,656 | 1,216 | ||||
Change in fair value of biological assets | (41) | 415 | ||||
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | (4,081) | (13,082) | ||||
Change in fair value of SBH Purchase Option | (4,900) | — | ||||
Expected credit losses | 590 | 716 | ||||
Inventory provision, net | 178 | 2,216 | ||||
Share-based compensation | 4,586 | 4,336 | ||||
Loss on disposal of assets | 267 | 2 | ||||
Deferred income taxes | 4 | 14,340 | ||||
Changes in working capital: | ||||||
Trade and other receivables, net | 199 | 2,145 | ||||
Inventories | (876) | 2,672 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (313) | (10,286) | ||||
Accounts payable | 2,506 | (8,286) | ||||
Accrued liabilities | (2,896) | 2,143 | ||||
Income taxes | 564 | (8,089) | ||||
Cultivation liabilities | (7,166) | (7,477) | ||||
Other operating assets and liabilities, net | 739 | 426 | ||||
(20,582) | (43,548) | |||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||
Cash acquired in business combinations | — | 11,181 | ||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (3,482) | (22,340) | ||||
Purchases of intangible assets | (606) | — | ||||
Proceeds from sale of assets | 9 | 46 | ||||
Funding/Collections on notes receivable | 468 | (440) | ||||
Investment in SBH Purchase Option | (8,000) | — | ||||
Other investing activities | 521 | (309) | ||||
(11,090) | (11,862) | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||
Proceeds from public offering, net of share issuance costs | 2,896 | 53,797 | ||||
Proceeds from common stock option exercises | 30 | 1,541 | ||||
Proceeds from common stock warrant exercises | 440 | — | ||||
Payments on lease obligations | (2,742) | (2,101) | ||||
Other financing activities | (686) | (489) | ||||
(62) | 52,748 | |||||
(Decrease) increase in cash | (31,734) | (2,662) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 52,803 | 68,553 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 21,069 | $ | 65,891 | ||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | (43) | $ | (62) | ||
Cash paid for interest on lease obligations | (936) | (841) | ||||
Cash received from interest | 33 | 179 | ||||
Cash received (paid) for taxes | 600 | (56) | ||||
Non-cash purchases of property and equipment | (2,490) | (2,359) | ||||
Non-cash purchases of intangible assets | (108) | — | ||||
Non-cash inventory provision | (543) | — | ||||
Non-cash disposal of right-of-use-assets | (3,465) | — |
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