Aphria Inc. Announces Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Shareholders Vote FOR the Proposed Aphria-Tilray Business Combination

Aphria Inc. (" Aphria ") ( TSX: APHA ) ( Nasdaq: APHA ), a leading global cannabis-lifestyle consumer packaged goods company, is pleased to announce that both Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (" ISS ") and Glass Lewis and Co., LLC (" Glass Lewis ") haveĀ  recommended that holders (the " Shareholders ") of common shares (the " Shares ") of Aphria vote FOR the special resolution (the " Aphria Resolution ") approving the previously announced arrangement (the " Arrangement ")Ā to be completed pursuant to the Business Corporations Act ( Ontario ) pursuant to which, among other things, Tilray, Inc. (" Tilray ", and following the Arrangement, the " Combined Company ") will acquire all of the outstanding Shares of Aphria and the Shareholders will become holders of shares of Tilray (" Tilray Shares ").Ā  ISS and Glass Lewis are leading independent proxy advisory firms that provide voting recommendations to institutional shareholders.

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Favourable ISS and Glass Lewis Recommendations

In reaching its conclusion, ISS noted:

"The strategic rationale appears sound as the proposed transaction will improve the scale and footprint of the combined entity. Importantly, the combined company is anticipated to deliver US$78 million ( C$100 million ) of pre-tax cost synergies across several areas including cultivation and production, product purchasing, sales and marketing, and corporate expenses within 24 months of closing. Based on the pro forma revenues of each company for the trailing twelve-month period prior to the announcement, the combined company will become the world's largest cannabis company, with a large foothold to grow in a number of markets including the United States , Canada , and throughout Europe . The operations of the combined company in Europe should provide a unique combination of in-country cultivation and distribution licenses as well as the capability to export medical cannabis products within the EU on a tariff-free basisā€¦Finally, the strong performance of APHA and TLRY shares on an absolute basis and relative to peers since the announcement may underpin the notion that the purported synergies and benefits to the transaction are achievable. As such, support for the proposed transaction is warranted."

In reaching its conclusion, Glass Lewis noted:

"Having conducted an independent review of the transaction structure and the terms underlying the proposed arrangement, including the financial and valuation implications of the combination, we believe the all-stock merger is structured in a fair and reasonable manner that enables Aphria to effectively acquire Tilray. The proposed exchange ratio implies a standard market premium to Tilray's unaffected stock price as the acquisition target, but inversely also implies a premium to Aphria's share price during the months preceding the merger announcement Ā  ā€¦. Ā  Therefore, we are of the view that the transaction represents a favorable risk/reward for Aphria shareholders, given the strategic rationale provided by the board and the value-creation opportunities associated with the transaction. Based on these factors, along with the unanimous support of the board, we believe the proposed transaction is in the best interests of shareholders."

Special Meeting of Shareholders

The special meeting of Shareholders (the " Meeting ") will take place via live audio webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/APHA2021 on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 4:00 pm (Eastern time) .

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTATANT ā€“ PLEASE VOTE TODAY
Ā  The proxy voting deadline is 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on Monday April 12, 2021
Ā  The board of directors of Aphria unanimously recommends that Shareholders vote FOR the Aphria Resolution

How to Vote

Your vote is important regardless of the number of Shares you own. Registered and beneficial Shareholders may vote using the following methods:

  • Internet: Go to www.proxyvote.com and enter the 16-digit control number printed on the form of proxy or voting instruction form or scan the QR Code on the Aphria form of proxy to access the website and follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Telephone: Call the toll-free telephone number provided on the form of proxy or voting instruction form and follow the prompted voting instructions. You will need to enter the 16-digit control number.

If you hold your Shares through an intermediary, please follow the instructions on the voting instruction form provided by such intermediary to ensure that your vote is counted at the Meeting.

Shareholder Questions

If you have questions or need more information about the Arrangement, please contact Aphria's shareholder communications advisor and proxy solicitation agent, Laurel Hill Advisory Group, by telephone at 1-877-452-7184 toll-free in Canada or 416-304-0211 for international calls or by e-mail at assistance@laurelhill.com .

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About Aphria Inc.
Aphria Inc. is a leading global cannabis-lifestyle consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada , United States , Europe and Latin America , that is changing people's lives for the better ā€“ one person at a time ā€“ by inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life by providing them with products that meet the needs of their mind, body and soul and invoke a sense of wellbeing. Aphria's mission is to be the trusted partner for its patients and consumers by providing them with a cultivated experience and health and wellbeing through high-quality, differentiated brands and innovative products. Headquartered in Leamington, Ontario , Aphria cultivates, processes, markets and sells medical and adult-use cannabis, cannabis-derived extracts and derivative cannabis products in Canada under the provisions of the Cannabis Act and globally pursuant to applicable international regulations. Aphria also manufactures, markets and sells alcoholic beverages in the United States . For more information, visit: aphriainc.com .

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain information in this news release constitutes forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (together, " forward-looking statements ") under Canadian securities laws or within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections and other applicable laws. The forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of presenting information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future, and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. Any information or statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements in this news release with regards to: (i) statements relating to the Arrangement including, the approval process, background and reasons summarized or described in the statements noted by ISS and/or Glass Lewis; (ii) estimates of pro-forma financial information of the Combined Company, including in respect of expected revenues and production of cannabis; (iii) the expected strategic and financial benefits of the Arrangement; (iv) statements in respect of operational efficiencies expected to be generated as a result of the Transaction in the amount of approximately C$100 million of pre-tax annual cost synergies; and (v) statements regarding the value and returns to Shareholders expected to be generated by the Arrangement. Aphria uses words such as "forecast", "future", "should", "could", "enable", "potential", "contemplate", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "plan", "expect", "intend", "may", "project", "will", "would" and the negative of these terms or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Certain material factors or assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this news release, including the ability of Aphria and Tilray to receive, in a timely manner and on satisfactory terms, the necessary shareholder and court approvals for the Arrangement, the conditions to closing of the Transaction and other expectations and assumptions concerning the Arrangement. Forward-looking statements reflect current beliefs of management of Aphria with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to its management team, including the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of management of Aphria considering its experience, perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant as at the date such statements are made. Forward-looking statements involve significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievement to be materially different from any future forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to, risks assumptions and expectations described in Aphria's and Tilray's critical accounting policies and estimates; the adoption and impact of certain accounting pronouncements; Aphria's and Tilray's future financial and operating performance; the competitive and business strategies of Aphria and Tilray; the intention to grow the business, operations and potential activities of Aphria and Tilray; the ability of Aphria to complete the Arrangement; Tilray's ability to provide a return on investment; Tilray's ability to maintain a strong financial position and manage costs, the ability of Aphria and Tilray to maximize the utilization of their existing assets and investments and that the completion of the Arrangement is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions as set forth in the arrangement agreement entered into between Aprhia and Tilray dated December 15, 2020 , as amended on February 19, 2021 (the " Arrangement Agreement ").Ā There can be no assurance as to when these conditions will be satisfied or waived, if at all, or that other events will not intervene to delay or result in the failure to complete the Arrangement. There is a risk that some or all the expected benefits of the Arrangement may fail to materialize or may not occur within the time periods anticipated by Aphria. The challenge of coordinating previously independent businesses makes evaluating the business and future financial prospects of the Combined Company difficult. Material risks that could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements also include the inherent uncertainty associated with the financial and other projections a well as market changes arising from governmental actions or market conditions in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis; the prompt and effective integration of the Combined Company; the ability to achieve the anticipated synergies and value-creation anticipated by Aphria; the risk associated with Aphria's and Tilray's ability to obtain the approvals of their shareholders required to consummate the Arrangement and the timing of the closing of the Arrangement, including the risk that the conditions to closing are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Aphria and/or Tilray related to the Arrangement Agreement; the response of business partners and retention as a result of the announcement and pendency of the Arrangement; risks relating to the value of the Tilray Shares to be issued in connection with the Arrangement; the impact of competitive responses to the announcement of the Arrangement; and the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Other risks and uncertainties not presently known to Aphria or that Aphria presently believes are not material could also cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements contained herein. For a more detailed discussion of risks and other factors, see the most recently filed annual information form of Aphria made with applicable securities regulatory authorities and available on SEDAR and EDGAR. The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and Aphria does not undertake any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities laws.

Additional Information About the Transaction and Where to Find It

This news release is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. This release is being made in respect of the proposed Arrangement involving Aphria and Tilray pursuant to the terms of an Arrangement Agreement and may be deemed to be soliciting material relating to the proposed Arrangement.

In connection with the Arrangement, Aphria and Tilray have filed a joint proxy statement/management information circular (the " Circular ") containing important information about the Arrangement and related matters. The Circular has been made available by Aphria on its SEDAR profile and is available on EGDAR. Additionally, Aphria will file other relevant materials in connection with the Arrangement with the applicable securities regulatory authorities. Investors and security holders of Aphria are urged to carefully read the entire Circular (including any amendments or supplements to such documents), respectively, before making any voting decision with respect to the Aphria Resolution because they contain important information about the Arrangement and the parties to the Arrangement. The Circular has been mailed to Shareholders and is accessible on Aphria's SEDAR and EDGAR profile.

Investors and security holders of Aphria are able to obtain a free copy of the Circular, as well as other relevant filings containing information about Aphria and the Arrangement, including materials incorporated by reference into the Circular, without charge, under Aphria's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or from Aphria by contacting Aphria's investor relations at investors@aphria.com .

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  • Third quarter revenue of $284 million , up 3% year over year, in line with guidance
  • Gross margin of 61%, compared to 52% during the third quarter of 2023
  • Year to date cash flow from operations of $241 million and free cash flow of $162 million *
  • Florida adult-use campaign support of $48 million during the third quarter

Trulieve Cannabis Corp . (CSE: TRUL ) (OTCQX: TCNNF ) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced its results for the quarter ended SeptemberĀ 30, 2024. Results are reported in U.S. dollars and in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles unless otherwise indicated. Numbers may not sum perfectly due to rounding.

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Q3 Ā  2024 Financial and Operational Highlights*

  • Revenue of $284 million increased 3% year over year, with 95% of revenue from retail sales.
  • Achieved gross margin of 61%, with GAAP gross profit of $173 million .
  • Reported net loss attributable to common shareholders of $60 million . Adjusted net loss of $12 million * excludes $48 million in campaign support and other non-recurring charges, asset impairments, disposals and discontinued operations.
  • Achieved adjusted EBITDA of $96 million *, or 34% of revenue, up 24% year over year.
  • Generated cash flow from operations of $30 million and free cash flow of $(7) million *, both of which were impacted by $48 million in campaign support.
  • Cash and short term investments at quarter end totaled $319 million .
  • Launched adult use sales at three Ohio locations:Ā Beavercreek, Columbus , and Westerville .
  • Rolled out #YesOn3 product line to support Smart and Safe Florida adult-use campaign.
  • Entered partnership with ProfessionalĀ Pickleball Association and Major League Pickleball to sponsor events in Arizona , Florida , and Georgia .
  • Opened 15 new dispensaries in Florida and Pennsylvania .
  • Ended the quarter with 30% of retail locations outside of the state of Florida .

*See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for additional information and a reconciliation to GAAP for all Non-GAAP metrics.

Recent Developments

  • Opened five new retail locations in Bonita Springs , Hallandale , Lake Placid , Orlando , and St. Augustine, Florida .
  • Currently operate 220 retail dispensaries and over four million square feet of cultivation and processing capacity in the United States .

Management Commentary

"As voters in Florida cast their ballots across the state today, there is an opportunity to make history by approving cannabis legalization for personal use," said Kim Rivers , Trulieve CEO. "With 156 stores in Florida , scaled production capacity, and sufficient capital to support further investment, if approved, Trulieve is best positioned to fully prepare for the launch of recreational sales next Spring."

Financial Highlights*

Results of Operations

For the Three Months Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

(Figures in millions except per
share data)

September
30,Ā 2024

September
30, 2023

% Better /
(Worse)

June 30,
2024

% Better /
(Worse)

September
30, 2024

September
30, 2023

% Better /
(Worse)

Revenue

$

284

$

275

3Ā %

$

303

(6Ā %)

$

885

$

842

5Ā %

Gross profit

$

173

$

143

21Ā %

$

182

(5Ā %)

$

529

$

435

22Ā %

Gross margin %


61Ā %


52Ā %



60Ā %



60Ā %


52Ā %


Operating expenses

$

173

$

120

(44Ā %)

$

132

(31Ā %)

$

432

$

686

37Ā %

Operating expenses %


61Ā %


43Ā %



43Ā %



49Ā %


81Ā %


Net loss**

$

(60)

$

(25)

(137Ā %)

$

(12)

NMF

$

(95)

$

(493)

81Ā %

Net loss continuing
operations

$

(60)

$

(23)

(163Ā %)

$

(11)

NMF

$

(94)

$

(399)

76Ā %

Adjusted net (loss) income

$

(12)

$

(15)

19Ā %

$

0

NMF

$

(22)

$

(47)

53Ā %

Basic and diluted shares
outstanding


190


189



190



190


189


EPS continuing operations

$

(0.32)

$

(0.12)

(168Ā %)

$

(0.04)

NMF

$

(0.52)

$

(2.09)

75Ā %

Adjusted EPS

$

(0.06)

$

(0.08)

20Ā %

$

0.00

NMF

$

(0.12)

$

(0.25)

54Ā %

Adjusted EBITDA

$

96

$

78

24Ā %

$

107

(10Ā %)

$

309

$

235

32Ā %

Adjusted EBITDA Margin %


34Ā %


28Ā %



35Ā %



35Ā %


28Ā %



NMF - No Meaningful Figure

*See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for additional information and a reconciliation to GAAP for all Non-GAAP metrics.

**Net loss attributable to common shareholders which excludes non-controlling interest.

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast on NovemberĀ 5, 2024, at 8:30 A.M. Eastern time , to discuss its third quarter 2024 financial results. Interested parties can join the conference call by dialing in as directed below. Please dial in 15 minutes prior to the call.

North American toll free: 1-844-824-3830


Passcode: 3735709




International: 1-412-542-4136


Passcode: 3735709

A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available at:
Trulieve Cannabis Corp Q3 2024 Earnings

A powerpoint presentation and archived replay of the webcast will be available at:
https: //investors.trulieve.com/events

The Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended SeptemberĀ 30, 2024, will be available on the SEC's website or at https://investors.trulieve.com/quarterly-results . The Company's Management Discussion and Analysis for the period and the accompanying financial statements and notes will be available under the Company's profile on https://www.sedarplus.ca/landingpage/ and on its website at https://investors.trulieve.com/quarterly-results . This news release is not in any way a substitute for reading those financial statements, including the notes to the financial statements.

Trulieve Cannabis Corp.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(in millions, except for share data)



September 30, Ā 
2024


December 31, Ā 
2023

ASSETS




Current Assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  237.7


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  201.4

Short-term investments

80.2


ā€”

Restricted cash

0.9


6.6

Accounts receivable, net

9.0


6.7

Inventories

220.9


213.1

Income tax receivable

5.8


ā€”

Prepaid expenses

19.2


17.6

Other current assets

26.6


23.7

Notes receivable - current portion, net

1.8


6.2

Assets associated with discontinued operations

0.9


2.0

Total current assets

603.0


477.3

Property and equipment, net

701.6


676.4

Right of use assets - operating, net

116.1


95.9

Right of use assets - finance, net

65.6


58.5

Intangible assets, net

873.3


917.2

Goodwill

483.9


483.9

Notes receivable, net

5.8


7.4

Other assets

23.0


10.4

Long-term assets associated with discontinued operations

2.0


2.0

TOTAL ASSETS

$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  2,874.2


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  2,729.1

LIABILITIES




Current Liabilities:




Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  96.1


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  83.2

Deferred revenue

6.7


1.3

Notes payable - current portion

3.3


3.8

Operating lease liabilities - current portion

11.6


10.1

Finance lease liabilities - current portion

9.1


7.6

Construction finance liabilities - current portion

1.8


1.5

Contingencies

4.6


4.4

Liabilities associated with discontinued operations

3.5


3.0

Total current liabilities

136.7


114.8

Long-Term Liabilities:




Private placement notes, net

364.4


363.2

Notes payable, net

112.8


115.9

Operating lease liabilities

113.4


92.2

Finance lease liabilities

68.4


61.7

Construction finance liabilities

135.9


136.7

Deferred tax liabilities

204.2


207.0

Uncertain tax position liabilities

384.1


180.4

Other long-term liabilities

6.5


7.1

Long-term liabilities associated with discontinued operations

39.4


41.6

TOTAL LIABILITIES

$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  1,565.8


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  1,320.4

MEZZANINE EQUITY




Redeemable non-controlling interest

$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  7.1


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  ā€”

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY




Common stock, no par value; unlimited shares authorized. 189,154,228 and
186,235,818 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30,
2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  ā€”


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  ā€”

Additional paid-in-capital

2,048.0


2,055.1

Accumulated deficit

(736.0)


(640.6)

Non-controlling interest

(10.7)


(5.9)

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

1,301.3


1,408.6

TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY, AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  2,874.2


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  2,729.1

Trulieve Cannabis Corp.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(in millions, except for share data)



Three Months Ended Ā 
September 30,


Nine Months Ended Ā 
September 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023

Revenue

$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  284.3


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  275.2


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  885.3


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  842.2

Cost of goods sold

111.0


132.3


356.6


407.4

Gross profit

173.3


142.9


528.7


434.8

Expenses:








Sales and marketing

66.7


59.4


191.0


181.2

General and administrative

81.9


34.5


161.5


108.7

Depreciation and amortization

28.3


27.0


84.2


82.6

Impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net of (recoveries)

(4.3)


(1.2)


(4.4)


5.5

Impairment of goodwill

ā€”


ā€”


ā€”


307.6

Total expenses

172.7


119.6


432.3


685.6

Income (loss) from operations

0.6


23.3


96.5


(250.8)

Other income (expense):








Interest expense, net

(17.5)


(20.8)


(47.6)


(60.9)

Interest income

4.2


1.9


11.5


4.3

Gain on debt extinguishment

ā€”


8.2


ā€”


8.2

Other (expense) income, net

(0.2)


1.1


(4.8)


5.9

Total other expense, net

(13.5)


(9.6)


(40.9)


(42.6)

(Loss) income before provision for income taxes

(12.8)


13.7


55.6


(293.4)

Provision for income taxes

47.4


36.6


150.0


105.9

Net loss from continuing operations

(60.2)


(22.9)


(94.4)


(399.3)

Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit
(provision) of zero, zero, zero, and $(0.6), respectively

(1.6)


(2.9)


(4.6)


(99.1)

Net loss

(61.9)


(25.8)


(99.0)


(498.3)

Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest
fromĀ continuing operations

(1.4)


(0.5)


(2.8)


(3.8)

Less: net loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest
from continuing operations

(0.3)


ā€”


(0.9)


ā€”

Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest from
discontinued operations

ā€”


ā€”


ā€”


(1.2)

Net loss attributable to common shareholders

$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (60.2)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (25.4)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (95.3)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā  (493.4)









Earnings Per Share (see numerator reconciliation below)








Net loss per share - Continuing operations:








Basic and diluted

$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (0.32)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (0.12)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (0.52)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (2.09)

Net loss per share - Discontinued operations:








Basic and diluted

$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (0.01)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (0.02)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (0.02)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (0.52)

Weighted average number of common shares used in computing net
loss per share:








Basic and diluted

190.2


188.9


190.0


189.0









EPS Numerator Reconciliation








Net loss attributable to common shareholders (from above)

$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (60.2)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (25.4)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (95.3)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā  (493.4)

Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, attributable to
common shareholders

1.6


2.9


4.6


97.9

Adjustment of redeemable non-controlling interest to maximum
redemption value

(2.1)


ā€”


(9.0)


ā€”

Net loss from continuing operations available to common
shareholders

$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (60.6)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (22.5)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (99.7)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā  (395.5)

Trulieve Cannabis Corp.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(in millions)



Three Months Ended Ā 
September 30,


Nine Months Ended Ā 
September 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023

Cash flows from operating activities








Net loss

$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (61.9)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (25.8)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (99.0)


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  (498.3)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating
activities:








Depreciation and amortization

28.3


27.0


84.2


83.6

Depreciation included in cost of goods sold

13.3


14.5


40.1


45.4

Gain on debt extinguishment

ā€”


(8.2)


ā€”


(8.2)

Impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net of (recoveries)

(4.3)


(1.2)


(4.4)


5.5

Impairment of goodwill

ā€”


ā€”


ā€”


307.6

Amortization of operating lease right of use assets

3.0


2.5


8.3


7.8

Share-based compensation

5.5


4.5


15.6


7.4

Allowance for credit losses

0.5


0.5


4.9


0.9

Deferred income taxes

(6.2)


(6.5)


(2.7)


(18.7)

Loss from disposal of discontinued operations

ā€”


0.6


ā€”


69.8

Other non-cash changes

(0.3)


1.7


0.9


5.0

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:








Inventories

(13.3)


26.2


(8.3)


66.5

Accounts receivable

(1.5)


(1.2)


(0.7)


(1.9)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

4.9


4.3


(0.9)


9.3

Other assets

(1.1)


0.3


(6.1)


2.0

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

4.9


8.9


4.6


4.5

Income tax receivable / payable

0.5


(0.1)


(4.3)


(49.9)

Other liabilities

ā€”


0.9


0.2


(14.4)

Operating lease liabilities

(1.6)


(2.1)


(6.0)


(6.9)

Deferred revenue

2.3


(2.2)


5.3


(6.0)

Uncertain tax position liabilities

51.0


50.7


203.8


61.8

Other long-term liabilities

1.8


(1.8)


(0.7)


(2.6)

Proceeds received from insurance for operating expenses

4.4


ā€”


5.9


ā€”

Net cash provided by operating activities

30.3


93.4


240.8


70.4

Cash flows from investing activities








Purchases of property and equipment

(36.9)


(6.3)


(79.0)


(31.0)

Capitalized interest

(1.2)


0.9


(0.9)


0.1

Purchases of internal use software

(6.8)


(3.4)


(18.3)


(7.7)

Purchases of short-term investments

(80.0)


ā€”


(80.0)


ā€”

Cash paid for licenses

(6.5)


ā€”


(7.0)


(4.0)

Payment for initial direct costs on finance leases

(0.6)


ā€”


(0.6)


ā€”

Proceeds from disposal activities

0.3


3.5


1.0


11.7

Proceeds from notes receivable repayments

0.3


0.2


0.9


0.6

Proceeds received from insurance recoveries on property and equipment

ā€”


ā€”


0.5


ā€”

Net cash used in investing activities

(131.5)


(5.0)


(183.4)


(30.3)

Cash flows from financing activities








Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards

(12.2)


ā€”


(12.3)


ā€”

Payments on finance lease obligations

(1.9)


(1.8)


(5.5)


(5.7)

Payments on notes payable

(1.4)


(0.7)


(3.8)


(5.5)

Payments on construction finance liabilities

(0.9)


(0.7)


(2.5)


(1.3)

Payments and costs related to consolidated VIE settlement transaction

ā€”


ā€”


(5.1)


ā€”

Distributions to subsidiary non-controlling interest

ā€”


ā€”


(1.1)


(0.1)

Payments on private placement notes

ā€”


(47.6)


ā€”


(47.6)

Payments for debt issuance costs

ā€”


(0.4)


ā€”


(0.4)

Proceeds from non-controlling interest holders' subscription

ā€”


ā€”


3.0


ā€”

Proceeds from equity exercises

ā€”


ā€”


0.2


ā€”

Net cash used in financing activities

(16.4)


(51.3)


(27.1)


(60.6)

Net (decrease) increase in cash, and cash equivalents

(117.5)


37.2


30.3


(20.5)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period

356.1


159.9


208.0


213.8

Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations, beginning of
period

ā€”


1.8


0.3


5.7

Less: cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations, end of period

ā€”


(0.1)


ā€”


(0.1)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period

$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  238.6


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  198.9


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  238.6


$Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  198.9


The consolidated statements of cash flows include continuing operations and discontinued operations for the periods presented.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)

In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we supplement our results with non-GAAP financial measures, including EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin %, adjusted net (loss) income, adjusted net (loss) income per diluted share, and free cash flow. The Company calculates EBITDA as net income (loss) before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization; adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before net interest expense, interest income, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization and also excludes certain extraordinary items; adjusted EBITDA margin as adjusted EBITDA as % of revenue, adjusted net (loss) income as net income (loss) less certain extraordinary items; adjusted EPS as adjusted net (loss) income divided by basic and diluted shares outstanding; and free cash flow as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures. Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in conjunction with GAAP financial measures to evaluate our operating results and financial performance. We believe these measures are useful to investors as they are widely used measures of performance and can facilitate comparison to other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures are not, and should not be considered as, measures of liquidity. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with our results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP. Because of these limitations, these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered along with GAAP financial performance measures. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to such GAAP measures can be found below. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, our reported financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)
The following table presents a reconciliation of GAAP net lossĀ attributable to common shareholdersĀ to non-GAAP EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods presented:

(Amounts expressed in millions of United States dollars)

Three Months Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

September
30, 2024

September
30, 2023

June 30,
2024

September
30, 2024

September
30, 2023

Net loss attributable to common shareholders

$

(60.2)

$

(25.4)

$

(12.0)

$

(95.3)

$

(493.4)

Add (deduct) impact of:











Interest expense, net

$

17.5

$

20.8

$

15.4

$

47.6

$

60.9

Interest income

$

(4.2)

$

(1.9)

$

(4.0)

$

(11.5)

$

(4.3)

Provision for income taxes

$

47.4

$

36.6

$

47.2

$

150.0

$

105.9

Depreciation and amortization

$

28.3

$

27.0

$

28.1

$

84.2

$

82.6

Depreciation included in cost of goods sold

$

13.3

$

14.6

$

13.3

$

40.1

$

42.7

EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

$

42.1

$

71.8

$

88.0

$

215.0

$

(205.5)

EBITDA Margin (Non-GAAP)


15Ā %


26Ā %


29Ā %


24Ā %


(24Ā %)












Impairment of goodwill

$

ā€”

$

ā€”

$

ā€”

$

ā€”

$

307.6

Impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net of
(recoveries)

$

(4.3)

$

(1.2)

$

1.2

$

(4.4)

$

5.5

Legislative campaign contributions

$

48.4

$

0.5

$

5.0

$

62.7

$

19.6

Acquisition, transaction, and other non-recurring costs

$

2.6

$

8.5

$

4.3

$

10.6

$

16.1

Share-based compensation

$

5.5

$

4.5

$

5.0

$

15.6

$

7.4

Gain on debt extinguishment

$

ā€”

$

(8.2)

$

ā€”

$

ā€”

$

(8.2)

Other (expense) income, net

$

0.2

$

(1.1)

$

1.8

$

4.8

$

(5.9)

Discontinued operations, net of tax, attributable to
common shareholders

$

1.6

$

2.9

$

1.6

$

4.6

$

97.9

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

$

96.1

$

77.7

$

107.0

$

308.8

$

234.5

Adjusted EBITDA Margin (Non-GAAP)


34Ā %


28Ā %


35Ā %


35Ā %


28Ā %

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted Net (Loss) Income (Unaudited)
The following table presents a reconciliation of GAAP net loss attributable to common shareholders to non-GAAP adjusted net (loss) income, for each of the periods presented:


For the Three Months Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

(Amounts expressed in millions of United States dollars)

September
30, 2024

September
30, 2023

June 30,
2024

September
30, 2024

September
30, 2023

Net loss attributable to common shareholders

$

(60.2)

$

(25.4)

$

(12.0)

$

(95.3)

$

(493.4)

Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax,
attributable to common shareholders

$

1.6

$

2.9

$

1.6

$

4.6

$

97.9

Adjustment of redeemable non-controlling interest to
maximum redemption value

$

(2.1)

$

ā€”

$

1.9

$

(9.0)

$

ā€”

Net loss from continuing operations available to common
shareholders

$

(60.6)

$

(22.5)

$

(8.5)

$

(99.7)

$

(395.5)

Add (deduct) impact of:


Adjustment of redeemable non-controlling interest to
maximum redemption value

$

2.1

$

ā€”

$

(1.9)

$

9.0

$

ā€”

Impairment of goodwill

$

ā€”

$

ā€”

$

ā€”

$

ā€”

$

307.6

Impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net of
(recoveries)

$

(4.3)

$

(1.2)

$

1.2

$

(4.4)

$

5.5

Legislative campaign contributions

$

48.4

$

0.5

$

5.0

$

62.7

$

19.6

Acquisition, transaction, and other non-recurring costs

$

2.6

$

8.5

$

4.3

$

10.6

$

16.1

Fair value of derivative liabilities - warrants

$

ā€”

$

ā€”

$

ā€”

$

ā€”

$

(0.3)

Adjusted net (loss) income (Non-GAAP)

$

(11.9)

$

(14.7)

$

0.2

$

(21.9)

$

(47.0)

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted Net (Loss) Income Per Diluted Share (Unaudited)
The following table presents a reconciliation of GAAP net loss attributable to common shareholders per share to non-GAAP adjusted net (loss) income per diluted share, for each of the periods presented:


For the Three Months Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

(Amounts expressed are per share except for shares
which are in millions)

September
30, 2024

September
30, 2023

June 30,
2024

September
30, 2024

September
30, 2023

Net loss attributable to common shareholders

$

(0.32)

$

(0.13)

$

(0.06)

$

(0.50)

$

(2.61)

Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax,
attributable to common shareholders

$

0.01

$

0.02

$

0.01

$

0.02

$

0.52

Adjustment of redeemable non-controlling interest to
maximum redemption value

$

(0.01)

$

ā€”

$

0.01

$

(0.05)

$

ā€”

Net loss from continuing operations available to common
shareholders

$

(0.32)

$

(0.12)

$

(0.04)

$

(0.52)

$

(2.09)

Add (deduct) impact of:


Adjustment of redeemable non-controlling interest to
maximum redemption value

$

0.01

$

ā€”

$

(0.01)

$

0.05

$

ā€”

Impairment of goodwill

$

ā€”

$

ā€”

$

ā€”

$

ā€”

$

1.63

Impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net of
(recoveries)

$

(0.02)

$

(0.01)

$

0.01

$

(0.02)

$

0.03

Legislative campaign contributions

$

0.25

$

0.00

$

0.03

$

0.33

$

0.10

Acquisition, transaction, and other non-recurring costs

$

0.01

$

0.05

$

0.02

$

0.06

$

0.09

Fair value of derivative liabilities - warrants

$

ā€”

$

ā€”

$

ā€”

$

ā€”

$

0.00

Adjusted net (loss) income (Non-GAAP)

$

(0.06)

$

(0.08)

$

0.00

$

(0.12)

$

(0.25)

Basic and diluted shares outstanding


190.2


188.9


190.3


190.0


189.0

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow (Unaudited)
The following table presents a reconciliation of GAAP cash flow from operating activities to non-GAAP free cash flow, for each of the periods presented:


For the Three Months Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

(Amounts expressed in millions of United States dollars)

September
30, 2024

September
30, 2023

June 30,
2024

September
30, 2024

September
30, 2023

Cash flow from operating activities

$

30.3

$

93.4

$

71.3

$

240.8

$

70.4

Payments for property and equipment

$

(36.9)

$

(6.3)

$

(26.5)

$

(79.0)

$

(31.0)

Free cash flow (Non-GAAP)

$

(6.6)

$

87.2

$

44.8

$

161.8

$

39.4

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to the Company's expectations or forecasts of business, operations, financial performance, cash flows, prospects, and other plans, intentions, expectations, estimates, and beliefs and include statements regarding the potential approval of cannabis legalization for personal use in Florida , the Company's growth opportunities and the Company's positioning for the future. Words such as "expects", "continue", "will", "anticipates" and "intends" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current projections and expectations about future events and financial trends that management believes might affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs, and on certain assumptions and analysis made by the Company in light of the experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors management believes are appropriate. Forward-looking information and statements involve and are subject to assumptions and known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual events, results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future events, results, performance, and achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking information and statements herein, including, without limitation, the risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in our periodic reports subsequently filed with the United Sates Securities and Exchange Commission and in the Company's filings on https://www.sedarplus.ca/landingpage/ . Although the Company believes that any forward-looking information and statements herein are reasonable, in light of the use of assumptions and the significant risks and uncertainties inherent in such information and statements, there can be no assurance that any such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, and accordingly readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such risks and uncertainties and should not place undue reliance upon such forward-looking information and statements. Any forward-looking information and statements herein are made as of the date hereof and, except as required by applicable laws, the Company assumes no obligation and disclaims any intention to update or revise any forward-looking information and statements herein or to update the reasons that actual events or results could or do differ from those projected in any forward looking information and statements herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, or otherwise.

About Trulieve

Trulieve is an industry leading, vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S., with leading market positions in Arizona , Florida , and Pennsylvania . Trulieve is poised for accelerated growth and expansion, building scale in retail and distribution in new and existing markets through its hub strategy. By providing innovative, high-quality products across its brand portfolio, Trulieve delivers optimal customer experiences and increases access to cannabis, helping patients and customers to live without limits. Trulieve is listed on the CSE under the symbol TRUL and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol TCNNF. For more information, please visit Trulieve.com .

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Investor Contact
Christine Hersey , Vice President of Investor Relations
+1 (424) 202-0210
Christine.Hersey@Trulieve.com

Media Contact
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+1 (406) 370-6226
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