Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL ) (OTCQX: TCNNF ) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced that it has completed the redemption of all US$130,000,000 (Cdn$175,669,000) principal amount of its outstanding 9.75% senior secured notes due 2024 (CUSIP: 89788CAB0 ISIN: CA89788CAB06) (the "Notes"). Cash used for the redemption was approximately US$136 million ( Cdn$184 million ), which included the aggregate principal amount of the Notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date of December 1, 2023 . The Notes will cease to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol "TRUL.DB.U" as of the close of trading on December 1, 2023 and will be delisted as of December 1, 2023 . Additional information regarding the redemption of the Notes is available from Odyssey Trust Co.
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Results For Announcement To The Market For The Half-Year Ended 30 June 2023
Melodiol Global Health Limited (ASX:ME1, FRA:1X8) (‘Melodiol’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased to present its Half Year Report.
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Overview
The global regulatory climate around cannabis use is evolving and has resulted in a huge investment opportunity for investors seeking to capitalize on this emerging market. A significant player in the global cannabis market, Melodiol Global Health’s (ASX:ME1, FRA:1X8) value proposition is founded on its strategic operations in both Canada and Australia.
In recent years, countries like Canada and Australia have established new regulations to legalize cannabis use, either for recreational or medical purposes – or both. Other countries and regions are not far behind in their cannabis regulation journey.
Melodiol oversees multiple global business units that provide everything from recreational and medical cannabis to hemp-based, athletic, beauty and personal care products. Through subsidiary Halucenex Life Sciences, the company has also dipped its toes into the medical psychedelics market.
Melodiol's two most significant subsidiaries, by far, are Mernova and Health House International. The former is a licensed Canadian producer of small-batch, high-quality craft cannabis with incredibly strong revenue growth. The former is a leading distributor of medical cannabis in Australia with additional non-cannabis operations in the United Kingdom.
The company aims to increase shareholder value and spur further growth in its subsidiaries through optimisation which will ultimately result in improved operating and financial performance. Group revenues for the first half of 2023 totalled AU$6.99 million, representing a 62-percent increase from the same period in 2022 at AU$4.32 million.
Accounting for the recent acquisition of Health House International, unaudited pro forma revenue increased to AU$8.26 million or AU$33 million on an annualised basis — a 280-percent increase from the company's 2022 revenue. Unaudited net sales for the combined Melodiol group in Q2 2023 totaled $4.74 million, a 105-percent gain on the previous quarter and a 202-percent increase on the previous corresponding period. The company has also demonstrated a strong growth trajectory into Q3 2023.
Company Highlights
- A significant player in the global cannabis market, Melodiol Global Health is well-positioned to capitalise on a global trend toward recreational and medical cannabis legalization.
- Melodiol has built a diverse portfolio of plant-based brands situated in multiple high-growth market segments and geographies:
- Mernova, a licensed producer of craft cannabis products in Canada sold under the Ritual brand banner.
- Health House International is a leading Australian distributor of medicinal cannabis.
- Sierra Sage Herbs is an American developer of plant-based first aid, beauty and personal care brands Green Goo, Southern Butter and Good Goo.
- Creso ImpACTIVE, which produces high quality hemp-derived CBD products for athletes.
- Halucenex, a clinical-stage psychedelics research and development operation.
- Creso Pharma Switzerland, which carries out CBD-related research, development and commercialization initiatives.
- Melodiol has displayed incredibly strong financial performance throughout 2023, with significant revenue growth and notable improvements in core business unit EBITDA margins.
- The company intends to continue on its current path of generating value for shareholders through strong operational and financial performance.
Key Business Units
Mernova
Mernova product suite
Based in Canada, Mernova is a 100-percent-owned subsidiary of Melodiol. As a fully licensed cannabis producer, Mernova produces high-quality craft cannabis intended primarily for recreational use. Its products are among the most concentrated in the Canadian market, with THC content typically 25 percent or higher.
Mernova’s cannabis products are currently available in Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Yukon and Newfoundland. Mernova is notable as the first of Melodiol's divisions to generate positive cash flow from operations, achieving significant revenue growth in the first half of 2023. The company currently aims to bring its Mernova products to other markets within Canada and has recently launched a medicinal cannabis division.
Highlights:
- Purpose-built Facility: Mernova's 24,000-square-foot production facility fully adheres to Health Canada's GPP standards and is scalable up to 200,000 square feet.
- Branded Cannabis: Mernova markets its products under the Ritual brand, comprising three distinct segments:
- Ritual Green: Dried flower products
- Ritual Sticks: Pre-rolled joints
- Ritual Gold: Handheld vaporizers
- Revenue Growth: Mernova's total unaudited Q2 FY2023 sales totalled AU$1.22 million. This follows the company’s reported revenue increase of 46 percent from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023, hitting a record high of AU$1.55 million. This growth has had a significant positive impact on Melodiol's overall profits for the year.
Health House International
A leading distributor of medical cannabis products to the Australian market, Health House International also operates a division in the United Kingdom which distributes medicines and medicinal supplies. The business unit is primed to capitalise on any changes which might occur in the European regulatory climate. Melodiol acquired Health House International in the first quarter of 2023, resulting in a material increase in group revenues.
The company and its operating subsidiaries have delivered strong revenue and positive EBITDA margins throughout the first half of 2023. This trend is expected to continue for the remainder of the year.
Highlights:
- Recently Acquired: Melodiol's acquisition of Health House International closed in May 2023, cementing the company's leadership in the Australian cannabis market.
- Strong Growth Potential: The company generated AU$5.95 million in cash receipts in Q1 2023, a 10-percent increase on last quarter and a 36-percent increase over the previous corresponding period.
ImpACTIVE Limited
ImpACTIVE is a hemp-based athletics brand that provides CBD products to help athletes improve and redefine their recovery routines. In September 2023, the company secured a landmark sponsorship deal with Texas Christian University's highly reputed NCAA Division 1 sports program. The school's large athletics department boasts more than 200,000 social media followers alongside a large and loyal domestic fanbase.
Other ImpACTIVE brand ambassadors include Kevin Tansey, Mark Fraser, Matthew Barnaby, Nathaniel Behar, Colten Saucerman, Kelly Whaley, Will Wilcox and Troy Van Biezen.
Sierra Sage Herbs
Sierra Sage Herbs' primary offering is Green Goo, a branded line of plant-based first aid, beauty and personal care products. The company also maintains two other wholly owned brands, Southern Butter and Good Goo. In addition to a significant direct-to-consumer sales channel, Sierra Sage's distribution network includes key retail outlets across the United States, including Walmart, Walgreens, Target, Albertson and Whole Foods.
Halucenex Life Sciences
A clinical-stage psychedelic drug development company, Halucenex maintains a 6,000-square-foot Canadian medical facility with six treatment rooms and a secure laboratory dedicated to clinical research and psychedelics-assisted psychotherapy. The company has a Health Canada Controlled Drug and Substance Dealer's License for the possession, production, assembly, sale, provisioning, sending, transportation and delivery of multiple compounds including ketamine, psilocin, psilocybin and salvia divinorum.
Its phase 2 clinical trial test on the efficacy of psilocybin in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has delivered promising results thus far, with the first 10 percent of trial patients experiencing total remission from both depression and PTSD symptoms after their first macro-dose.
Creso Pharma Switzerland
Creso Pharma Switzerland is a hemp-based food, feed supplements and topical products brand based in Europe. Backed by an experienced international team from the pharmaceutical industry, it serves the European Union, Switzerland, Eastern Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific regions. The company's products are all Swiss-made, produced in GMP-certified facilities, as required, and made from EU-certified, GAP-compliant plants.
Management Team
William Lay — CFO and Managing Director
William Lay is a former investment banker who was involved in more than $5 billion worth of merger and acquisition deals in his role as an associate director at Canadian licenced producer Canopy Growth.
Boaz Wachtel — Chairman of the Board
A leading medical cannabis expert, Boaz Wachtel is co-founder and former MD of Phytotech Medical, Australia's first publicly-traded medicinal cannabis company.
Bruce Linton — Non-executive Director
Bruce Linton is the co-founder and former chairman of Canopy Growth, a world leader in cannabis and psychedelics.
Micheline MacKay — Executive Director
Micheline MacKay serves as managing director at Mernova, one of Melodiol's key business units. She has 22 years of experience in regulatory environments.
Ben Quirin — Non-executive Director
Based in Australia, Ben Quirin has over 20 years of experience in the global telecommunications, technology and pharmaceutical sectors. Prior to his role at Melodiol, Quirin served as regional managing director (APAC) for Canopy Growth.
Jodi Scott — Executive Director
Jodi Scott is co-founder and CEO of Sierra Sage Herbs, Melodiol's US-based subsidiary.
Peter Hatfull — Non-executive Director
Peter Hatfull has over 40 years of experience in senior executive and board positions with various Australian and international companies.
Chris Grundy — CFO
Chris Grundy is a career CFO with over 30 years of experience in the life sciences sector.
Cannabis Weekly Round-Up: Curaleaf Makes TSX Listing Progress, STATES Act Returns
A New York-based multi-state operator has received conditional approval to list its shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) as Canadian prices for wholesale flower continue to climb.
Outside North America, Germany is facing another setback on the long road to cannabis legalization, while Japan has legalized medical cannabis, but toughened repercussions for recreational users.
Read on to learn what else happened in the cannabis space this week.
Curaleaf receives conditional approval for TSX listing
Two months after applying to list on the TSX, cannabis producer Curaleaf Holdings (CSE:CURA,OTCQX:CURLF) has received conditional approval to list its subordinate voting shares on the exchange.
The company issued the news on Thursday (December 7) via a press release. “We are now one step closer to accessing an even broader set of global institutional investors than we currently have, alongside the capital and increased liquidity that comes with listing on a major exchange such as the TSX,” said Executive Chairman Boris Jordan.
Full approval for Curaleaf's TSX listing is pending customary requirements. The company has expressed its intention to delist from the Canadian Securities Exchange once it meets the conditions for listing on the TSX.
Canada's wholesale flower prices climb higher
Cannabis companies operating in Canada faced a tough market in 2023, with several prominent production facilities shutting their doors. Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB,NASDAQ:ACB) closed its Lachute, Québec, facility in September, while SNDL (NASDAQ:SNDL) shut down operations at its Olds, Alberta, facility in October. That same month, Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED,NASDAQ:CGC) sold its Smith Falls, Ontario, production facility back to Hershey Canada.
These closures could be a factor contributing to a trend of increasing wholesale flower prices. According to data provided to StratCann by the Canadian Cannabis Exchange (CCX), a platform for buying and selling cannabis products, the average cost for dried flower under four months old has been steadily increasing since June. The latest figures from October reveal that the average price is $1.12 per gram, an increase of 6.67 percent since June.
CCX CEO Steve Clark said in an interview with StratCann that these higher prices can be attributed to a shrinking pool of sellers, demand from domestic buyers and an increase in international exports.
Ohio congressman reintroduces STATES Act
Ohio Republican Congressman Dave Joyce has introduced a revised version of his STATES Act.
The bill made its first appearance back in 2018, and according to the congressman’s website, he and four other representatives from Oregon, Florida and Louisiana are seeking to allow the 38 states that permit cannabis to some degree to implement their own laws without fear of federal interference or repercussions.
The act would declassify cannabis as a controlled substance and instead move regulation services to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and the US Food and Drug Administration.
According to the congressman, the revised version of the bill would enable increased research into the medical benefits of cannabis, ease the financial burden of companies that are unable to take advantage of traditional financial products and “create a safe and professional environment for one of the fastest-growing industries.”
The reintroduction of the STATES Act was announced on the congressman’s website two days after a group of six governors from Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, New York, New Jersey and Maryland penned a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to follow through with the US Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance before the end of the year.
Germany delays recreational cannabis vote
German cannabis reform faced another potential setback recently, when a mid-December vote was put off yet again. It's now uncertain whether recreational legalization will happen by the April 2024 target.
A report from Germany's Legal Tribune Online indicates that the Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands — the German Social Democratic Party or SDP — has unspecified concerns about the legislation. The SDP is partnered with Germany's Free Democratic Party and Greens in an alliance called the Traffic Light coalition.
Similarly, an article from German publication Spiegel Politics alludes to several points that are still in need of clarification before the law can be voted on. A revised date is yet to be set.
Japan legalizes medical cannabis use
In a surprising move, Japan's House of Councilors has passed a revision to its Cannabis Control Law that legalizes cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals, but also toughens its ban on recreational marijuana use.
This change marks a significant shift in Japan's previously stringent stance on cannabis, which prohibited all forms of the plant for both medical and recreational purposes. The revision allows for the use of cannabis-derived products in the treatment of certain medical conditions, but maintains prohibitions on recreational use. The change represents a compromise between the desires of medical experts and the conservative stance of the Japanese government.
However, the new law comes with an important provision. While cannabis for medical purposes will be allowable, cannabis use for recreational purposes remains illegal, with violators now facing a seven year prison sentence. Previously, only import, export, cultivation and possession were banned. This aspect of the law was met with opposition from members of Japan’s liberal Reiwa Shinsengumi party. The leader of the party, Taro Yamamoto, spoke out, saying it is ironic that actions that previously carried no penalties now come with long prison sentences.
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Corporate Update
Melodiol Global Health Limited (ASX:ME1) (‘Melodiol’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased to provide the following corporate updates.
La Plata Facility
Further to ME1’s announcement on 4 September 2023, the Company provides the following update with respect to La Plata Capital, LLC’s (“La Plata”) secured note holding in the Company. Per the terms of the previous extension, ME1 was granted the option, subject to shareholder approval, to satisfy the October and November monthly interest payments to La Plata by the issue of fully paid ordinary shares (‘Shares’) at an issue price equal to the Company's closing Share price on the trading day immediately prior to issuance, based on a value ratio of 1.5 times the interest due. At the time, the Company also agreed to issue US$80,000 of shares using the same mechanism in order to begin paying down principal, starting in November 2023. In exchange for these concessions, the Company agreed to make a one time cash payment of US$160,000 to La Plata on or around 30 September 2023. Due to the large volume of corporate activity that has been undertaken by the Company, it was unable to achieve shareholder approval for these obligations prior to the commencement of the payment schedule. The Company has also not paid the modification fee to La Plata. In order to address this breach, the Company will has agreed to achieve shareholder approval by January 15, 2023, and adjust the value ratio from 1.5 times to 2.0 times for the October and November interest payments and November principal payments. The parties have also agreed that the Company may satisfy the US$160,000 modification fee and US$18,700 of legal fees by the issue of fully paid ordinary shares (‘Shares’) at an issue price equal to the Company's closing Share price on the trading day immediately prior to issuance, based on a value ratio of 2.0 times the interest due. The Company has also agreed to reduce the floor price from A$0.002 per Share to A$0.001 per Share.
Secured Notes
Further to the Company’s announcement dated 26 October 2023, the Company notes that the maturity date of the Secured Notes is 30 November 2023. The Company is engaged with the noteholders, with the objective of working towards a further extension, and will provide an update in due course.
Termination of Panacea Life Sciences Transaction and Rationalisation of Non-Core Business Units
Further to the Company’s announcements dated 2 August 2023 and 26 October 2023, the Company notes that on 4 December 2023, it terminated discussions with Panacea Life Sciences. The Company notes that several business units (Mernova Medicinal Inc., HealthHouse International, and Creso Pharma Switzerland) have demonstrated the ability to deliver cash flow positive results during FY23. With these encouraging results, the Company has taken active steps to refocus its efforts and resources into these higher performing business units, which in aggregate, represent 93% of group revenue (based on Q3 FY23). As part of that refocusing effort, the Company has temporarily paused operations at Halucenex Life Sciences, Sierra Sage Herbs, LLC, and impACTIVE Ltd. The Company has taken this decision in order to accelerate its ability to deliver group cash flow positive results and to concurrently pursue a sale of each of these non- core business units. Whilst it does so, it is likely that further capital will be required in the near term with the Company considering additional sources of capital, including but not limited to, further capital raising activities, divestment of non-core assets and possible divestment of core assets.
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Tinley's Files Interim Results and Announces Investor Call
The Tinley Beverage Company Inc. (CSE: TNY) (OTCQB: TNYBF) ("Tinley's" or the "Company") announces the filing of its interim consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca. The Company also announces that an investor call has been scheduled to update Tinley's shareholders and the marketplace on various initiatives currently being undertaken that are intended to create substantial value for its shareholders. To fund these near-term value creating opportunities, the Company will need to complete a financing.
Management will be hosting an investor call to update shareholders on the near-term value creating opportunities and the financing needs of the Company required to exploit these opportunities. The investor call will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 1:00PM (EST).
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Teddy Zittell, the Company's CEO stated, "Now that we have exited the Long Beach manufacturing facility and are in the final stages of installing Tinley's bottling-line in Blaze Life Holdings' manufacturing facility in Canoga Park CA, we are fully focused on a number of high yielding revenue opportunities that have recently become increased in scope. If Tinley's is able to raise the capital needed to exploit these lucrative near-term opportunities, the next 12 months could be very exciting for Tinley's shareholders."
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Cannabis Stocks: 10 Biggest Companies
The cannabis industry faced similar obstacles in 2023 as it did in 2022, with a lack of reform both in the United States and Canada proving to be a significant roadblock to growth in the market.
With the year almost behind us, here the Investing News Network recounts the performance of some of the largest cannabis stocks out there.
This list was put together based on the top-weighted pure cannabis stocks included in the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (ARCA:MSOS) and the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (TSX:HMMJ) as of November 30, 2023. Share information for companies is accurate as of November 30.
US operators
Cannabis remains illegal at the federal level in the US, but state market openings have allowed some US-based operators to thrive. Typically these firms set up vertically integrated businesses with a focus on branded products, retail networks and licenses.
While these companies have adapted to regulatory challenges, they have much to gain from country-level reform in the US, and are eager to see more welcoming federal laws that will allow their businesses to develop further.
US-focused cannabis fund
The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (NYSEARCA:MSOS) provides investors with exposure to companies exclusively operating within the US cannabis industry.
By investing in companies that are working in states with clear guidelines, MSOS gives investors a way to be more selective about the types of cannabis companies they're investing in, rather than just investing in the industry as a whole.
MSOS has decreased in value by 0.73 percent in 2023, resulting in a price point of US$6.82 as of November 30.
1. Green Thumb Industries (CSE:GTII,OTCQX:GTBIF)
ETF weight: 25.94 percent; market cap: US$2.48 billion; current share price: US$10.48
Green Thumb Industries makes up 25.94 percent of the MSOS ETF. It is a multi-state operator (MSO) with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. Green Thumb Industries produces and sells cannabis products for recreational and medical use out of 87 stores across 15 states.
The third quarter of 2023 was a significant period for the company, which reported revenue of US$275 million and GAAP income of US$11 million. These figures represent a 9 percent increase in revenue over the previous quarter. The company has attributed such explosive growth to the start of adult-use sales at Green Thumb’s four cannabis shops in Maryland following legalization on July 1.
2. Curaleaf Holdings (CSE:CURA,OTCQX:CURLF)
ETF weight: 19.33 percent; market cap: US$2.66 billion; current share price: US$3.77
Curaleaf Holdings has a significant presence in the US cannabis market, with 146 dispensaries and 21 cultivation centers in 18 states, making them a major player in the industry. The company is also continuing its expansion into the European cannabis market with the anticipated increase in demand for medical cannabis products, especially in Germany and the UK, where the company already has a significant presence. The company applied to be uplisted to the TSX on October 10 and is awaiting approval.
Curaleaf is one of the many companies in the US that are optimizing their operations to cope with the challenges of the industry. Q3 saw Curaleaf complete the final steps of the company’s asset optimization plan, which included reducing inventory and adding new product offerings. The company’s Q3 2023 results reported revenue of US$333 million, representing a year-over-year increase of two percent, and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 23 percent. In a statement released alongside the results, Executive Chairman Boris Jordan said he was “pleased that (Curaleaf’s) changes are showing results.”
3. Verano Holdings (NEO:VRNO,OTCQX:VRNOF)
ETF weight: 14.64 percent; market cap US$1.02 billion; current share price: US$5.50
Verano Holdings is a vertically integrated, premiere cannabis company. It delivers high-quality products out of its 136 chic Zen Leaf and MÜV retail locations, spread across 13 states. The company reported a revenue of US$240 million during its Q3 results conference call on November 8, representing year-over-year growth of five percent.
Unlike other US operators listed on a Canadian exchange, Verano recently moved its listing to the Cboe from the CSE, opting not to apply for a TSX listing. The move is expected to increase the company's visibility and accessibility to investors, while at the same time leaving it in a better position to transition to a US exchange if cannabis is legalized there, according to the company’s CEO George Archos.
4. Trulieve Cannabis (CSE:TRUL,OTCQX:TCNNF)
ETF weight: 11.9 percent; market cap: US$1.02 billion; current share price: US$5.50
Truelieve Cannabis is a vertically integrated medical marijuana company with a dominant market share in its home state of Florida.
Trulieve Cannabis recently announced that it would be redeeming its 9.75 percent senior secured notes, worth US$130 million, on December 1, six months ahead of the original due date in June 2024. This comes on the heels of a strong third quarter for the company, with retail sales accounting for 96 percent of its total revenue of US$275 million.
5. TerrAscend (CSE:TER,OTCQX:TRSSF)
ETF weight: 6.89 percent; market cap: US$558.69 million; current share price: US$1.67
TerrAscend is a vertically integrated MSO with operations in the US as well as Canada. Its diversified ownership structure is a good representation of the growing interest in the cannabis industry from various sources.
TerrAscend has 37 dispensaries in five states, including six medical dispensaries in Pennsylvania and four in Maryland, where adult-use recreational cannabis became legal this year. TerrAscend also has a strong presence in New Jersey, with retail stores and a state-of-the-art cultivation and production facility. The Garden State is the company’s most profitable market, and the company’s Q3 2023 report revealed that TerrAscend had climbed to second place in market share in the state at 18.6 percent — less than 1 percent from the top spot.
TerrAscend’s Q3 net revenue was up 34.7 percent year-over-year, jumping from US$66.2 million to a record US$89.2 million.
Canadian growers
In 2018, Canada became the first G7 nation to legalize adult-use cannabis and create its own streamlined program regulated by both federal and provincial powers. Since then, companies working in the country have faced ups and downs in dealing with tight marketing rules, high tax rates and ongoing competition with the unregulated market.
Canada-based cannabis fund
The Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (TSX:HMMJ) was the first cannabis ETF available in Canada, and it holds a variety of companies involved in cannabis in some way along with several non-flower companies. For this list, instead of solely considering ETF weight, we will only be including companies that have notable involvement with the cannabis industry.
While the HMMJ does not invest in US-based multi-state operators, it does have exposure to the US market through Canadian companies that have interests in the US cannabis industry.
Overall, HMMJ is designed to give investors broad exposure to the cannabis industry, with a particular focus on North American companies.
This ETF hasn’t had the best year, with a year-to-date loss of 27.16 percent as of November 30 and a price point of US$8.61. ETF performance data was gathered on November 28.
1. Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE:IIPR)
ETF weight:15.72 percent; market cap: US$2.24 billion; current share price: US$25.82
Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE:IIPR) is a real estate investment trust that provides specialized real estate opportunities for cannabis companies in 19 states. Its properties mostly consist of processing plants, greenhouses and warehouses, with retail spaces making up a small percentage of its portfolio.
IIP has provided long-term absolute net lease agreements to some of the cannabis industry’s biggest names like Green Thumb Industries, Tilt Holdings (NEO:TILT,OTCQB:TLLTF), Ascend Wellness (CSE:AAWH.U,OTCQX:AAWH) and Curaleaf. The company’s attractive sale-leaseback program has helped cannabis companies access a source of capital, a much-needed workaround in the US where there are fewer traditional financing options.
2. Cronos Group (NASDAQ:CRON,TSX:CRON)
ETF weight: 14.73 percent; market cap: US$744.1 million; current share price: US$1.95
Cronos Group is the Canada-based company behind the Spinach, Peace Naturals and Lord Jones cannabis brands. The company recently re-entered the German medical cannabis market through its partnership with a German medical cannabis company called Cansativa Group and is positioned to take advantage of potential adult-use legalization in the country. Cronos also serves the Israeli market through its subsidiary Cronos Israel.
The company’s Q3 results revealed a 22 percent year-over-year net revenue increase, marking one of the “best quarters in Cronos history,” according to Mike Gorenstein, the chairman, president and CEO of the company. Gorenstein also mentioned in the press release that his company had recently agreed to start sending cannabis products to Vitura Health for sale in Australia, further expanding its global reach.
3. Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:TLRY,TSX:TLRY)
ETF weight: 11.22 percent; market cap: US$1.29 billion; share price: US$1.77
Tilray Brands has a presence in over 20 countries worldwide with a wide range of cannabis products including edibles, flower and oils. The company solidified its position as one of the largest players in the global cannabis market after it merged with medical cannabis brand Aphria in 2020. This past June, Tilray announced it had completed an accretive acquisition of HEXO, a cannabis company out of Gatineau, Québec — a move that contributed to a 6 percent year-over-year increase in total revenue on a constant-currency basis.
The bulk of Tilray’s sales lies in the Canadian and international medical cannabis export markets. The company has a relatively small presence in the US and is limited to selling products infused only with CBD.
4. SNDL (NASDAQ:SNDL)
ETF weight: 5.46 percent; market cap: US$366.97 million; current share price: US$1.41
SNDL, formerly known as Sundial Growers, is the largest private-sector liquor and cannabis retailer on the Canadian market. The company has made the headlines quite frequently throughout 2023, notably in October when it chose to close its Olds, Alberta, cannabis facility. Its stock price has fallen more than 40 percent in 2023, but the steps the company has taken to reduce its debt and the introduction of new products to the SNDL lineup have resulted in a positive free cash flow of US$16.5 million in Q3, a 147.5 percent increase from Q3 2022.
Net revenue for cannabis retail and operations has also increased year-over-year. Q3 results reported earnings of US$75.5 million from cannabis retail, an increase of 14.1 percent compared to 2022 and net revenue of US$21 million for cannabis operations, a 77.4 percent increase.
5. Canopy Growth (NASDAQ:CGC,TSX:WEED)
ETF weight: 3.88 percent; market cap: US$447.96 million; current share price: US$0.54
Canopy Growth is a company that’s grown alongside Canada’s cannabis industry. Founded in 2013, it has become one of the largest producers of cannabis in the world, fostering brand deals with celebrities like Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg.
The company released positive fiscal Q2 2024 results on November 9, indicating that the company was on track for another profitable year, despite the setbacks faced by many in the cannabis industry.
“Our financial results demonstrated marked improvement this quarter, including significant gross margin gains and reduced cash burn. This enhanced performance, together with a series of completed balance sheet strengthening actions, has solidified our foundation and set the stage for profitable growth ahead,” Chief Financial Officer Judy Hong said in a statement released with the financial report.
FAQs for investing in cannabis
Are cannabis stocks worth investing in?
Each investor will have to think and act for themselves to manage their own risk exposure, but it’s no secret that cannabis stocks have taken a beating for some time now. While financial experts point to the long-term upside of US operators as more state markets expand, the stock market has not been kind to these names lately.
Are cannabis stocks considered a high- or low-risk investment?
Cannabis investments are extremely young in the grand scheme of the investment universe. There is an exciting and refreshing element to these stocks, but the market has always been characterized by volatility and unpredictability.
While wild, spontaneous swings in the open market have become less common, cannabis stocks are often moved — both positively and negatively — by big pieces of market news or legalization updates.
Why do people buy cannabis stocks?
Investors may choose to get exposure to the cannabis market as a way to participate in the development of a new drug market with consumer packaged goods capabilities. Some participants are bullish on the industry's long-term outlook and expect more welcoming laws in the US and across the world to provide upward momentum.
Don’t forget to follow us @INN_Cannabis for real-time updates!
Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
Cronos Group Inc. enters into agreement for the sale-leaseback of its Stayner, Ontario facility
Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) ("Cronos" or the "Company") today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary entered into an agreement (the "Sale Agreement") with Future Farmco Canada Inc. (the "Buyer"), a vertical farming company, for the sale and leaseback of its property located at 4491 Concession 12 Sunnidale Road, Stayner, Ontario, Canada, L0M 1S0 (the "Peace Naturals Campus"). Pursuant to the terms of the Sale Agreement, the Buyer has agreed to acquire the Peace Naturals Campus for C$23 million cash, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein. The parties also plan to enter into a lease agreement upon closing for portions of the Peace Naturals Campus, ensuring continued operations.
"The sale-leaseback of the Peace Naturals Campus supports Cronos' goal to reduce costs across the Company," said Mike Gorenstein, Chairman, President and CEO, Cronos. "More specifically, this sale will aid in improving the gross margin profile of our business, while lowering costs and increasing our agility. This sale only strengthens our industry-leading balance sheet and allows us to continue to pursue organic growth and future transactions that bolster Cronos' existing value. We do not expect any interruption to our current operations and plan to carry out existing growth plans within our leased space at the facility."
Closing of the transaction is subject to certain conditions outlined in Cronos' Form 8-K . Within 180 days of the Sale Agreement date, the Buyer must confirm in writing that it is satisfied with various aspects of the property and has secured financing for the transaction. Cronos must receive approval from Health Canada for site perimeter changes by the later of: (i) 180 calendar days after the date of the Sale Agreement; or (ii) 75 calendar days after the satisfaction or waiver of the Buyer's condition described above. Additionally, both parties must agree on the terms of a lease within 75 days of the Sale Agreement date. The transaction is expected to close 30 calendar days after all conditions are satisfied or waived.
At closing, the parties expect to enter into a lease agreement for portions of the Peace Naturals Campus, which will include a five-year term and one five-year renewal option that may be exercised by Cronos. Cronos will also have an option to lease certain additional space during the term of the lease. Cronos can choose to terminate the lease without penalty anytime after the second year by giving written notice at least 12 months prior to termination. The leased premises will be identified and agreed between both parties prior to closing.
About Cronos
Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos' diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS® and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: thecronosgroup.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release may contain information that may constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws and court decisions (collectively, "Forward-looking Statements"). All information contained herein that is not clearly historical in nature may constitute Forward-looking Statements. In some cases, Forward-looking Statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "intend", "potential", "estimate", "believe" or the negative of these terms, or other similar expressions intended to identify Forward-looking Statements. Some of the Forward-looking Statements contained in this press release include: the completion of the sale-leaseback of the Peace Naturals Campus and timing thereof; the Company's receipt of required licenses or approvals for license amendments; the parties' ability to agree on the portion of the Peace Naturals Campus to be leased by the Company and the terms of the lease; the duration in which the Company would lease a portion of the Peace Naturals Campus; the effect of the sale-leaseback transaction on the Company's costs and gross margin profile; the impact of the transaction on the Company's balance sheet and ability to pursue organic growth and future transactions that bolster existing value; and statements about Cronos' intention to build an international iconic brand portfolio and develop disruptive intellectual property. Forward-looking Statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks, financial results, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by those Forward-looking Statements and the Forward-looking Statements are not guarantees of future performance. A discussion of some of the material risks applicable to the Company can be found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2023, June 30, 2023, and September 30, 2023, each of which has been filed on SEDAR and EDGAR and can be accessed at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov/edgar, respectively. Any Forward-looking Statement included in this press release is made as of the date of this press release and, except as required by law, Cronos disclaims any obligation to update or revise any Forward-looking Statement. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on any Forward-looking Statement.
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investor.relations@thecronosgroup.com
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media.relations@thecronosgroup.com
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