Heritage Cannabis Reports Q1 2023, Achieving Continued Growth in Gross Margin for the Quarter
Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. reported its financial results for the quarter ended January 31, 2023, revealing gross revenue of
- Improved gross margin of
$2,051,161 , up from$1,884,761 in Q1 2022. - Cost of sales decreased by
$384,199 , reflecting operational efficiencies.
- Gross revenue decreased by
$149,146 compared to Q1 2022. - Comprehensive loss of
$2,762,960 , compared to a profit of$6,257,213 in the same quarter last year.
“In a traditionally slow period, we are very pleased to have achieved gross margin growth - evidence our continued focus to lower our operational costs has been effective. Even with a number of our achievements expecting to positively impact our operations in the coming months, such as our Thrifty brand launch and
Selected Financial Highlights
Selected financial highlights for the three-month periods ended
(in $CDN) |
$ |
$ |
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Gross revenue |
9,446,995 |
9,596,141 |
Net revenue (net of excise tax) |
6,323,412 |
6,541,211 |
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Cost of sales |
4,272,251 |
4,656,450 |
Gross margin |
2,051,161 |
1,884,761 |
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General and administrative expenses |
4,647,547 |
5,160,498 |
Other Income (Expenses) |
(177,852) |
8,552,812 |
Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
(2,762,960) |
6,257,213 |
Q1 2023 Financial Highlights
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The Company reported gross revenue of
for the three months ended$9,446,995 January 31, 2023 , a decrease of compared to the gross revenue of$149,146 for the three months ended$9,596,141 January 31, 2022 . The decrease in gross revenue was primarily due to negative pricing movements in the period by the provincial boards which impacted the results by over .$125,000
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Cost of sales for the three months ended
January 31, 2023 was , a decrease of$4,272,251 , compared to$384,199 for the three months ended$4,656,450 January 31, 2022 . The decrease represented a3% improvement, as a percentage of sales, in the current period. The improvement was a result of a continued refinements to enable more efficient production.
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Gross margin for the three months ended
January 31, 2023 was compared to gross margin of$2,051,161 for the three months ended$1,884,761 January 31, 2022 . The increase of was primarily a result of improved production efficiencies which were partially offset by a higher excise percentage which increased to$166,400 33.1% from31.8% in the prior period. This was driven by a reduction in provincial board pricing previously mentioned.
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For the three months ended
January 31, 2023 , the Company recorded a comprehensive loss of or$2,762,960 loss per share compared to a comprehensive income of$0.00 or$6,257,213 income per share for the three months ended$0.01 January 31, 2022 . The increase in losses during this period were attributable to the prior period benefiting from unrealized gains which more than offset the improved operational performance by the Company in the current period.
Q1 2023 Growth, Operational, and Corporate Highlights
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During the quarter, Heritage further advanced the relationship with
Harvest Care Medical, LLC , (“Harvest Care”), a leading grower, processor, and provider of top-quality medical cannabis products in the state ofWest Virginia , with ten dispensary licenses. Under the relationship, Heritage has supplied production equipment to Harvest Care as well as training and supervision of staff on the proprietary methods of extraction and manufacturing of Heritage developed and branded products. During the quarter, Heritage completed its first production run inthe United States and shipped products to Harvest Care dispensaries, and they became available for purchase.
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Additionally, through a similar relationship with
Como Health LLC , doing business as 3Fifteen Primo Cannabis (“3Fifteen”), Heritage completed its first production run and shipment of products to dispensaries in theState of Missouri during the quarter. This marked the start of Heritage product sales in the second state inthe United States , with products in bothMissouri andWest Virginia . Products available to purchase inMissouri include 12 stock keeping units (“SKUs”) including RAD distillate vapes, RAD live resin and live rosin, with additional products planned including pre-rolls and blunts, infused pre-rolls and blunts as well as concentrate dispensers.
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On
November 1, 2022 , Heritage entered into an equity line of credit agreement (the “ELOC Agreement”) withObsidian Global Partners, LLC (the “Investor”) whereby the Investor agreed to purchase Common Shares for the aggregate gross proceeds of up toUS by private placement, at Heritage’s discretion (the “Offering”). On closing, Heritage paid the Investor an initial fee in an amount equal to$20 million 1.5% ofUS , which was satisfied by the issuance of Common Shares. These Common Shares are subject to a statutory lock-up of four months plus one day from closing (the “Statutory Lock-Up”). An additional fee equal to$20 million 1.5% ofUS is due after$20 million 50% of the total Offering amount has been drawn by the Company, which amount may be satisfied by cash or the delivery of Common Shares at the option of the Company.
Heritage also advanced 79,030,611 Common Shares to the Investor in escrow (the “Escrow Shares”). The Escrow Shares are subject to the Statutory Lock-Up and will only be released to the Investor in tranches as and when Heritage requests that the Investor purchase Common Shares pursuant to the ELOC Agreement. Any Escrow Shares that are not purchased by the Investor will be subject to cancellation at the end of the term of the ELOC Agreement.
Heritage will use the proceeds of the equity line of credit for general corporate purposes and expenses of the Offering. In accordance with the terms of the ELOC Agreement, at no time shall the Investor be issued Common Shares which would result in the Investor beneficially owning in aggregate greater than9.99% of the outstanding Common Shares of the Company.
- During the quarter, the Heritage team focused on further product innovation and the rationalization of SKUs in order to maximize distribution of high performing SKUs. The Heritage innovation team continued to deliver new products and with completed upgrades to the Cannacure facility that enable the manufacturing of gummies Heritage entered the edibles category with the launch of RAD Razzlers, Mad Hatter and White Rabbit.
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Heritage launched many new products across the country in
Ontario , BC,Saskatchewan ,Manitoba ,Nova Scotia , andNewfoundland . Heritage has also focused on growing provincial portfolios with existing products and added SKUs inManitoba andSaskatchewan .
- Heritage has transitioned to a true product and brand company, creating “forever SKUs” that have seen solid uptake in the Canadian cannabis market. Now with in-house expertise in production, manufacturing, white labelling, pick and pack, and distribution, Heritage has developed several relationships to leverage this expertise. The Company has entered distribution relationships with a number of well known companies and brands including Aurora Medical, Canopy Growth Corp, Violet Tourist, OMG, White Rabbit, Panacea, North 40, and Mad Hatter. To extend Heritage’s capabilities in the cannabis market, the Company will consider opportunities to extend in other areas of the supply chain that will provide vertical integration and positively impact margins.
Financial Statements
The consolidated financial statements of the Company as at and for the three-month period ended
About
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HERITAGE CANNABIS HOLDINGS CORP.
“David Schwede”
CEO
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Forward-Looking Statements
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An investment in securities of the Company is speculative and subject to several risks including, without limitation, the risks discussed under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Company's annual management discussion and analysis for the year ended
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