Organigram Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results
Organigram achieved a record net revenue of $38.1 million in Q3 Fiscal 2022, marking an 88% increase from the previous year. Gross revenue also saw a 90% rise to $55.2 million. The company maintained a 7.8% market share among Canadian licensed producers and remained the top player in dried flower products. New SKUs were introduced, including SHRED-X vapes and CBN Bedtime Blueberry Lemon gummies. However, net loss decreased to $2.8 million, and cash reserves fell by 31% year-over-year.
- Record net revenue of $38.1 million, up 88% year-over-year.
- Gross revenue reached $55.2 million, a 90% increase from the prior year.
- Maintained a 7.8% market share among Canadian licensed producers.
- Top position in dried flower category.
- New product launches expanding the SKU count to 85.
- Net loss of $2.8 million, despite improvements.
- Cash & short-term investments decreased by 31% from the previous year.
Achieves fourth consecutive quarter of record net revenue and continues growth as a leading
HIGHLIGHTS
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Achieved gross revenue of
, up$55.2 million 90% from the same prior-year period and26% higher than Q2 Fiscal 2022
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Continued record growth in net revenue, reaching
, the highest in the history of the Company, up$38.1 million 88% from in the same prior-year period and$20.3 million 20% from in Q2 Fiscal 2022$31.8 million
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In Q3 Fiscal 2022, achieved #3 position among Canadian licensed producers with
7.8% market share. InJune 2022 the Company had8.5% share of recreational adult use market 1
- Continues to hold #1 position in dried flower, the largest category of the Canadian cannabis market and the #3 market position nationally in gummies1
- Introduced 16 new SKUs for a total of 85 SKUs in market
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Increased market presence of successful SHRED brand with the introduction of
SHRED-X vapes,SHRED-X kief-infused blends and SHRED'ems POP!, gummies in the classic pop flavours of cola, root beer and cream soda
- Expanded distribution of Tremblant hash to all 10 provinces
- Added to the Monjour wellness brand with the launch of CBN Bedtime Blueberry Lemon, a sugar-free gummy that contains the cannabinoid CBN, along with CBD and THC
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Shipped approximately
of high margin flower to$1.3 million Australia and, subsequent to quarter end, shipped approximately to$5.4 million Australia andIsrael
“We are pleased to see continued strength in our recreational business with our increasing market share. We achieved record net revenue results which we expect to surpass again in Q4 on the strength of new product listings, increased retail sales momentum and international shipments,” said
Select Key Financial Metrics (in |
Q3-2022 |
Q3-2021 |
% Change |
Gross revenue |
55,173 |
29,105 |
90 % |
Excise taxes |
(17,058) |
(8,781) |
94 % |
Net revenue |
38,115 |
20,324 |
88 % |
Cost of sales |
29,440 |
23,381 |
26 % |
Gross margin before fair value changes to biological assets & inventories sold |
8,675 |
(3,057) |
nm |
Realized fair value on inventories sold and other inventory charges |
(7,386) |
(8,509) |
13 % |
Unrealized gain (loss) on changes in fair value of biological assets |
6,353 |
13,685 |
(54) % |
Gross margin |
7,642 |
2,119 |
261 % |
Adjusted gross margin1 |
9,298 |
(722) |
nm |
Adjusted gross margin %1 |
24 % |
(4) % |
nm |
Selling (including marketing), general & administrative expenses2 |
17,469 |
12,669 |
38 % |
Adjusted EBITDA1 |
583 |
(9,244) |
nm |
Net loss |
(2,787) |
(4,008) |
(30) % |
Net cash used in operating activities |
(6,372) |
(10,754) |
(41) % |
1 Adjusted gross margin, adjusted gross margin % and adjusted EBITDA are non-IFRS financial measures not defined by and do not have any standardized meaning under IFRS; please refer to “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” in this press release for more information.
2 Excluding non-cash share-based compensation.
nm - not meaningful
Select Balance Sheet Metrics (in |
2022 |
2021 |
% Change |
Cash & short-term investments (excluding restricted cash) |
127,356 |
183,555 |
(31) % |
Biological assets & inventories |
60,579 |
48,818 |
24 % |
Other current assets |
39,820 |
28,242 |
41 % |
Accounts payable & accrued liabilities |
35,804 |
18,952 |
89 % |
Current portion of long-term debt |
80 |
80 |
— % |
Working capital |
173,106 |
234,349 |
(26) % |
Property, plant & equipment |
250,469 |
235,939 |
6 % |
Long-term debt |
174 |
230 |
(24) % |
Total assets |
583,565 |
554,017 |
5 % |
Total liabilities |
72,205 |
74,212 |
(3) % |
Shareholders’ equity |
511,360 |
479,805 |
7 % |
“Our success as a consumer-focused innovator continues to drive solid growth in the top line that is supported by a strong balance sheet and cash position,” stated
Key Financial Results for the Third Quarter Fiscal 2022
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Net revenue:
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Compared to the prior year, net revenue increased
88% to , from$38.1 million in Q3 Fiscal 2021. The increase was primarily due to an increase in adult-use recreational revenue, partly offset by lower average net selling price (“ASP”) due to product mix and a decrease in medical revenue.$20.3 million
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Compared to the prior year, net revenue increased
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Cost of sales:
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Q3 Fiscal 2022 cost of sales increased to
, from$29.4 million in Q2 Fiscal 2021, primarily as a result of the increase in sales volume in the adult-use recreational market.$23.4 million
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Q3 Fiscal 2022 cost of sales increased to
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Gross margin before fair value changes to biological assets, inventories sold, and other charges:
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Q3 Fiscal 2022 margin improved to
from negative$8.7 million in Q3 Fiscal 2021 largely due to higher net revenue, reduction in inventory provisions and unabsorbed overhead costs.$3.1 million
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Q3 Fiscal 2022 margin improved to
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Adjusted gross margin2:
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Q3 Fiscal 2022 adjusted gross margin was
, or$9.3 million 24% of net revenue, compared to negative , or -$0.7 million 4% , in Q3 Fiscal 2021. This was largely due to the higher overall sales volumes combined with lower cost of production.
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Q3 Fiscal 2022 adjusted gross margin was
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Selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expenses:
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Q3 Fiscal 2022 SG&A expenses increased to
from$17.5 million in Q3 Fiscal 2021, primarily due to acquisitions and the higher spend to support the growth in the business.$12.7 million
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Q3 Fiscal 2022 SG&A expenses increased to
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Adjusted EBITDA3:
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Q3 Fiscal 2022 adjusted EBITDA was
compared to negative$0.6 million in Q3 Fiscal 2021, primarily due to the increase in adjusted gross margin, partially offset by the increase in SG&A expenses.$9.2 million
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Q3 Fiscal 2022 adjusted EBITDA was
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Net loss:
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Q3 Fiscal 2022 net loss was
, compared to a net loss of$2.8 million in Q3 Fiscal 2021, the decrease in the net loss is a result of higher gross margin, lower inventory provisions and lower financing costs.$4.0 million
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Q3 Fiscal 2022 net loss was
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Net cash used in operating activities:
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Q3 Fiscal 2022 net cash used in operating activities was
million: primarily driven by the adjusted EBITDA net of the investment in working capital assets. In Q3 Fiscal 2021, net cash used in operating activities was$6.3 .$10.8 million
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Q3 Fiscal 2022 net cash used in operating activities was
The following table reconciles the Company's adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss).
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation (in |
Q3-2022 |
Q3-2021 |
Net loss as reported |
|
|
Add/(Deduct): |
|
|
Financing costs, net of investment income |
(234) |
251 |
Income tax expense (recovery) |
308 |
— |
Depreciation, amortization, and gain (loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment (per statement of cash flows) |
6,515 |
5,626 |
Impairment of intangible assets |
— |
— |
Impairment of property, plant and equipment |
— |
— |
Share of loss and impairment loss from loan receivable and investments in associates |
193 |
1,115 |
Unrealized (gain) loss on changes in fair value of contingent consideration |
(3,422) |
(24) |
Realized fair value on inventories sold and other inventory charges |
7,386 |
8,509 |
Unrealized gain (loss) on change in fair value of biological assets |
(6,353) |
(13,685) |
Share-based compensation (per statement of cash flows) |
761 |
973 |
COVID-19 related charges, net of government subsidies and insurance recoveries |
(335) |
(2,714) |
Legal provisions |
(310) |
470 |
Share issuance costs allocated to derivative warrant liabilities and change in fair value of derivative liabilities |
(5,904) |
(7,305) |
Incremental fair value component of inventories sold from acquisitions |
700 |
— |
ERP installation costs |
1,410 |
— |
Acquisition transaction costs |
1,424 |
— |
Provisions and impairment of inventories and biological assets and provisions of inventory to net realizable value |
(77) |
610 |
Research and development expenditures |
1,308 |
938 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
|
|
The following table reconciles the Company's adjusted gross margin to gross margin before fair value changes to biological assets and inventories sold:
Adjusted Gross Margin Reconciliation (in |
Q3-2022 |
Q3-2021 |
Net revenue |
|
|
Cost of sales before adjustments |
28,817 |
21,046 |
Adjusted Gross margin |
9,298 |
(722) |
Adjusted Gross margin % |
24 % |
(4) % |
Less: |
|
|
Provisions (recoveries) and impairment of inventories and biological assets |
(83) |
(59) |
Provisions to net realizable value |
6 |
669 |
Incremental fair value component on inventories sold from acquisitions |
700 |
— |
Unabsorbed overhead |
— |
1,725 |
Gross margin before fair value adjustments |
8,675 |
(3,057) |
Gross margin % (before fair value adjustments) |
23 % |
(15) % |
Add/(Deduct): Realized fair value on inventories sold and other inventory charges |
(7,386) |
(8,509) |
Unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets |
6,353 |
13,685 |
Gross margin(1) |
7,642 |
2,119 |
Gross margin %(1) |
20 % |
10 % |
Canadian Recreational Market Introductions
Big Bag O' Buds Pink Cookies
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An Indica-dominant strain, features a refreshing mint flavour that it gets from its famous Girl Scout Cookies lineage. The high potency strain of ~
24% THC provides product differentiation for the Company in the value sector.
CBN Bedtime Blueberry Lemon gummies
- An extension to the Monjour wellness brand, CBN Bedtime Blueberry Lemon gummies combine the cannabinoid CBN with CBD and THC. CBN is an emerging cannabinoid that is reported to have sedative properties. Sugar-free and made with natural flavour, each package contains four gummies in a soothing lemon and blueberry flavour.
Dankmeister XL
- A unique grind of SHRED milled flower designed for bong and pipe users.
Edison JOLTS Electric Lemon and Arctic Cherry flavours
- Two cool blast flavour additions to the popular JOLTS brand; each pack contains 10 lozenges for a total of 100 mg of THC.
Trailblazer Mint Chocolate Mini Snax
- An extension to the Trailblazer edible line, Mint Chocolate Mini Snax combines the tasty flavour of mint with sustainably sourced European chocolate. Each pack contains two pieces for a total of 10 mg THC and 20 mg of CBD.
Research and Product Development
Product Development Collaboration ("PDC") and Centre of Excellence ("CoE")
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In Fiscal 2021,
Organigram launched the PDC with BAT which was established to focus on research and product development activities for the next generation of cannabis products, with an initial focus on CBD. R&D efforts are progressing well and the Company will be applying the learnings from ongoing activities and deep scientific knowledge to both strengthen its existing in market products, as well as the development of novel and new consumer-centric innovations.
Plant Science, Breeding and Genomics R&D in
- Organigram’s cultivation program is a key strategic advantage for the Company and focuses on cultivating a pipeline of unique and sought-after genetics, maximizing flower quality in terms of THC yield, terpene profiles and general plant health to meet evolving consumer demand. The Company is aggressively expanding its in-house breeding program, and in Q3 Fiscal 2022, added the Cherry Limelight strain to its Edison line.
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Following the most recent investment of
in$2.5 million December 2021 ,Organigram has invested a total of in Hyasynth through the participation in three tranches of convertible debentures. The Company has appointed two nominees to Hyasynth’s Board of Directors and has the option to purchase Hyasynth produced cannabinoids at a discount to the wholesale market price for a period of ten years from the date of Hyasynth’s commencement of commercial production.$10 million
International
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In Q3 Fiscal 2022, the Company made two international shipments totaling
to Cannatrek and Medcan in$1.3M Australia . Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company shipped a further to$5.4M Australia andIsrael .
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Recent political changes and cannabis election ballot initiatives for medical and recreational use in
the United States suggest that the potential movements toU.S. federal legalization of cannabis (THC) remain difficult to predict. The Company continues to monitor and develop a potentialU.S. THC strategy and evaluate CBD entry opportunities inthe United States . The Company is also monitoring recreational legalization opportunities in European jurisdictions based on the size of the addressable market and recent regulatory changes with a particular focus onGermany .
Liquidity and Capital Resources
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On
May 31, 2022 , the Company had unrestricted cash and short-term investments balance of compared to$127 million at$184 million August 31, 2021 .
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Organigram believes its capital position is healthy and that there is sufficient liquidity available for the near to medium term.
Capital Structure
in |
2022 |
2021 |
Current and long-term debt |
254 |
310 |
Shareholders’ equity |
511,360 |
479,805 |
Total debt and shareholders’ equity |
511,614 |
480,115 |
in 000s |
|
|
Outstanding common shares |
313,708 |
298,786 |
Options |
7,799 |
7,797 |
Warrants |
16,944 |
16,944 |
Top-up rights |
6,389 |
6,559 |
Restricted share units |
1,355 |
1,186 |
Performance share units |
276 |
472 |
Total fully-diluted shares |
346,471 |
331,744 |
Outstanding basic and fully diluted share count as at
in 000s |
|
Outstanding common shares |
313,708 |
Options |
7,760 |
Warrants |
16,944 |
Top-up rights |
6,531 |
Restricted share units |
1,355 |
Performance share units |
276 |
Total fully-diluted shares |
346,574 |
Outlook4
Net revenue
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Organigram currently expects Q4 Fiscal 2022 revenue to be higher than Q3 Fiscal 2022. This expectation is largely due to ongoing sales momentum, stronger forecasted market growth, the Company's expanded product line in multiple segments, greater capacity to meet demand at the Moncton Campus, increased throughput at theWinnipeg facility, contributions from the Lac-Supérieur facility and increased revenue from international shipments.
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Net revenue growth is expected from the Company’s products as evidenced by Organigram’s growing national adult-use recreational retail market share (“market share”) from
7.4% inFebruary 2022 to8.5% inJune 2022 5.
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In addition, the anticipated continuation of shipments to Canndoc in
Israel and Cannatrek and Medcan inAustralia is expected to generate higher sequential revenue in Fiscal 2022 as compared to Fiscal 2021. The Company believes it is better equipped to fulfill demand in Fiscal 2023 with larger harvests expected compared to Fiscal 2022. In the first 9 months endingMay 31,2022 , the Company shipped out 5 International shipments combined toIsrael /Australia for a total dollar value of over .$9.4 million
Adjusted gross margins
- The Company expects to see a sequential improvement in adjusted gross margins in Q4 Fiscal 2022 and has put measures in place that it expects will further improve margins over time.
- The overall level of Q4 Fiscal 2022 adjusted gross margins versus Q3 Fiscal 2022 will also be dependent on other factors, including product category and brand sales mix.
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Organigram has identified the following opportunities which it believes have the potential to further improve adjusted gross margins over time:- Economies of scale and efficiencies gained as a result of the Phase 4C expansion at the Moncton Campus;
- Changes to its growing and harvesting methodologies, design improvements and environmental enhancements which have already delivered improvements in operating conditions of the Moncton Campus, resulting in higher-quality flower and improved yields;
- Continued investment in automation which will drive cost efficiencies and reduce dependence on manual labor;
- Continued investment in the Edison brand, including product innovations across multiple categories and increased investment in building brand equity within the premium segment, both geared toward securing higher margins;
- Additional innovative product launches to support core brands: Big Bag O' Buds, Edison, Monjour SHRED and Tremblant to create new potential avenues for growth with expected attractive long-term margin profiles for the Company; and
- Margin contribution from the addition of the core Laurentian portfolio of products.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2022 Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results with details as follows:
Date:
Time:
To register for the conference call, please use this link:
https://conferencingportals.com/event/RUyBPhzX
To ensure you are connected for the full call, we suggest registering a day in advance or at minimum 10 minutes before the start of the call. After registering, a confirmation will be sent through email, including dial in details and unique conference call codes for entry. Registration is open through the live call.
To access the webcast:
https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/915133557
A replay of the webcast will be available within 24 hours after the conclusion of the call at https://www.organigram.ca/investors and will be archived for a period of 90 days following the call.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
This news release refers to certain financial performance measures (including adjusted gross margin and adjusted EBITDA) that are not defined by and do not have a standardized meaning under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the
Adjusted gross margin is a non-IFRS measure that the Company defines as net revenue less: (i) cost of sales, before the effects of unrealized gain (loss) on changes in fair value of biological assets, realized fair value on inventories sold and other inventory charges; excluding (ii) provisions and impairment of inventories and biological assets; (iii) provisions to net realizable value; (iv) COVID-19 related charges; and (v) unabsorbed overhead relating to underutilization of the production facility and equipment, most of which is related to non-cash depreciation expense. Management believes that these measures provide useful information to assess the profitability of our operations as it represents the normalized gross margin generated from operations and excludes the effects of non-cash fair value adjustments on inventories and biological assets, which are required by IFRS.
The most directly comparable measure to adjusted EBITDA, calculated in accordance with IFRS is net income (loss) and beginning on page 4 of this press release is a reconciliation to such measure. The most directly comparable measure to adjusted gross margin calculated in accordance with IFRS is gross margin before fair value changes to biological assets and inventories sold and beginning on page 4 of this press release is a reconciliation to such measure.
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Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events to differ materially from current expectations. Important factors - including the heightened uncertainty as a result of COVID-19 including any continued impact on production or operations, impact on demand for products, effect on third party suppliers, service providers or lenders; general economic factors; receipt of regulatory approvals or consents and any conditions imposed upon same and the timing thereof, ability to meet regulatory criteria which may be subject to change, change in regulation including restrictions on sale of new product forms, changing listing practices, ability to manage costs, timing and conditions to receiving any required testing results and certifications, results of final testing of new products, timing of new retail store openings being inconsistent with preliminary expectations, changes in governmental plans including related to methods of distribution and timing and launch of retail stores, timing and nature of sales and product returns, customer buying patterns and consumer preferences not being as predicted given this is a new and emerging market, material weaknesses identified in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting, the completion of regulatory processes and registrations including for new products and forms, market demand and acceptance of new products and forms, unforeseen construction or delivery delays including of equipment and commissioning, increases to expected costs, competitive and industry conditions, customer buying patterns and crop yields - that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed in the Company's documents filed from time to time under the Company’s issuer profile on the Canadian Securities Administrators’ System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”) at www.sedar.com and reports and other information filed with or furnished to the
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4 The disclosure in this section is subject to the risk factors referenced in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Q3 Fiscal 2022 MD&A, which is available in the Company's profile at www.sedar.com. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the expectations concerning revenue, adjusted gross margins and SG&A are based on the following general assumptions: consistency of revenue experience with indications of fourth quarter performance to date, consistency of ordering and return patterns or other factors with prior periods and no material change in legal regulation, market factors or general economic conditions. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any of the forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. See cautionary statement in the “Introduction” section at the beginning of the Company’s Q3 Fiscal 2022 MD&A.
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