Aphria to Host Special Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 to Approve Proposed Aphria-Tilray Business Combination

Tilray to Host Special Meeting of Stockholders on Friday, April 16, 2021 to Approve Proposed Aphria-Tilray Business Combination

  • Proxy Materials Mailed to Aphria Shareholders and Tilray Stockholders of Record as of Friday, March 12, 2021
  • Required Regulatory Approvals Contemplated Under the Arrangement Agreement Received in Respect of the Proposed Business Combination
  • The Boards of Directors of Aphria and Tilray Unanimously Recommend that their Respective Shareholders Vote "FOR" the Transaction
  • Shareholders of Aphria and Stockholders of Tilray are Encouraged to Visit www.aphriatilraytogether.com for Up-to-Date Information About the Proposed Aphria-Tilray Business Combination

 Aphria Inc. (" Aphria ") (TSX: APHA and Nasdaq: APHA), a leading global cannabis-lifestyle consumer packaged goods company‎, and Tilray, Inc. (" Tilray ") (Nasdaq: TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, production and distribution, are pleased to announce that:

Aphria Inc. Logo (CNW Group/Aphria Inc.)

(i)

Aphria has obtained an interim order (the " Interim Order ") of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (the " Court ") in connection with its proposed business combination with Tilray pursuant to an arrangement (the " Arrangement ") to be implemented under a statutory plan of arrangement pursuant to section 182 of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario);

(ii)

They have received the required regulatory approvals necessary to complete the proposed business combination between the two companies (the "Transaction" );

(iii)

They have filed their joint proxy statement/management information circular (collectively, the " Circular ") ‎and related materials (the " Meeting Materials ") in respect of the special meeting of Aphria shareholders ‎‎(the " Aphria Shareholders ") to be held on April 14, 2021 (the " Aphria Meeting ") and the special meeting ‎of the holders (the " Tilray Stockholders ") of the Tilray class 2 common stock (the " Tilray ‎Shares ")‎ ‎to be held on April 16, 2021 (the " Tilray Meeting "), to approve the resolutions necessary to ‎implement the Arrangement; and

(iv)

The record date for ‎determining the Aphria Shareholders and the Tilray Stockholders entitled to receive notice of and vote at the Aphria Meeting and the Tilray Meeting, respectively, ‎was fixed by each of Aphria and Tilray to be the close of ‎business on March 12, 2021‎.‎

Irwin D. Simon , Aphria's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who will have these same roles with the Combined Company, commented, "We are excited to advance closer towards the completion of our complementary and highly scalable strategic transaction with Tilray.  On behalf of our board of directors, we recommend Aphria Shareholders vote "FOR" the resolution required to approve the business combination with Tilray. We continue to believe our combined business strengths and capabilities will help us to connect more effectively with new and existing consumers and patients across Canada and internationally. Together, we expect the Combined Company to have a strong financial profile, low-cost production, leading brands, distribution network and unique partnerships, positioning us to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders."

Mr. Simon, concluded, "We continue to maintain our financial flexibility through the strength of our balance sheet and access to capital. As a Combined Company, we expect to continue to pursue M&A in the U.S. across the branded consumer products industry that are accretive and can parlay into complementary cannabis products when we are able to do so."

At the Aphria Meeting, Aphria Shareholders will be asked to consider and pass ‎a special resolution, approving the Arrangement (the " Aphria Resolution "). The Aphria Resolution must be approved by at least 66⅔% of ‎the votes cast at the Aphria Meeting by the Aphria Shareholders, virtually present or represented by proxy at the Aphria Meeting. Aphria Shareholders must vote their proxies before 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on April 12, 2021 .

At the Tilray Meeting, Tilray Stockholders will be asked to consider and vote on proposals to:

(i)

increase the authorized capital stock of Tilray from 743,333,333 shares to 900,000,000 shares of capital stock, consisting of 890,000,000 shares of Class 2 common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, as reflected in the amendment to the second amended and restated certificate of incorporation of Tilray (the " Tilray Charter Amendment Proposal ");

(ii)

issue Tilray Shares to Aphria Shareholders pursuant to the Arrangement (the " Tilray Share Issuance Proposal ");

(iii)

approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation that may be paid to Tilray's named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the transactions contemplated by the Arrangement Agreement, which is further described in the Circular (the " Tilray Advisory Compensation Proposal "); and

(iv)

approve the adjournment of the Tilray Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies in the event there are not sufficient votes at the time of the Tilray Meeting to approve the Tilray Charter Amendment Proposal or the Tilray Share Issuance Proposal (the " Tilray Adjournment Proposal ", and together with the Tilray Charter Amendment Proposal, the Tilray Share Issuance Proposal and the Tilray Advisory Compensation Proposal, the " Tilray Proposals ").

Reasons for and Benefits of the Transaction

Following the completion of the Transaction, the resulting company of the Arrangement (the " Combined Company ") will operate under the corporate name "Tilray, Inc." with its shares of class 2 common stock trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "TLRY". In addition, Tilray currently expects to list the Tilray Shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange upon, or as soon as practicable following, the completion of the Transaction.

The board of directors of Aphria (the " Aphria Board ") and the board of directors of Tilray (the " Tilray Board ") each believe that, at this stage of development and expansion of the global cannabis market, companies with financial strength, a strategic footprint and scale, a diverse product range, brand expertise and strong leadership are most likely to succeed in the long-term. The following are the key benefits of the combination:

  • World's Largest Global Cannabis Company. The combination of Aphria and Tilray will create the world's largest global cannabis company with pro forma revenue of US$685 million ( C$874 million ) for the last 12 months as reported by each company prior to the date of the announcement of the Transaction on December 16, 2020 , the highest in the global cannabis industry.

  • Strategic Footprint and Operational Scale . The Combined Company is expected to have the strategic footprint and operational scale necessary to compete more effectively in today's consolidating cannabis market with a strong, flexible balance sheet, strong cash balance and access to capital, which Aphria and Tilray believe will give it the ability to accelerate growth and deliver long-term sustainable value for stockholders.

  • Low-Cost State-of-the-Art Production & The Leading Canadian Adult-Use Cannabis Producer . The demand of the Combined Company will be supported by low-cost state-of-the-art cultivation, processing, and manufacturing facilities and it will have a complete portfolio of branded Cannabis 2.0 products to strengthen its leadership position in Canada .

  • Positioned to Pursue International Growth . Internationally, the Combined Company will be well-positioned to pursue growth opportunities with its strong medical cannabis brands, distribution network in Germany and end-to-end European Union Good Manufacturing Practices supply chain, which includes its production facilities in Portugal and Germany .

  • Enhanced Consumer Packaged Goods Presence and Infrastructure in the U.S . In the United States , the Combined Company will have a strong consumer packaged goods presence and infrastructure with two strategic pillars, including SweetWater, a leading cannabis lifestyle branded craft brewer, and Manitoba Harvest, a pioneer in branded hemp, CBD and wellness products with access to 17,000 stores in North America . In the event of federal permissibility, the Combined Company expects to be well-positioned to compete in the U.S. cannabis market given its existing strong brands and distribution system in addition to its track record of growth in consumer-packaged goods and cannabis products.

  • Substantial Synergies . The combination of Aphria and Tilray is expected to deliver approximately US$78 million ( C$100 million ) of annual pre-tax cost synergies within 24 months of the completion of the Transaction. The Combined Company expects to achieve cost synergies in the key areas of cultivation and production, cannabis and product purchasing, sales and marketing and corporate expenses.

Board Recommendation
The Aphria Board has unanimously determined that the Arrangement is in the best interests of Aphria and recommends that Aphria Shareholders vote FOR the Aphria Resolution.

The Tilray Board has unanimously determined that the Tilray Proposals are in the best interests of Tilray and recommends that the Tilray Stockholders vote FOR the Tilray Proposals.

In making its recommendations, the Aphria Board and the ‎Tilray Board each considered a number of factors, as more fully described in‎ the Circular.

Transaction Updates
Tilray has received a no-objection letter from the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy representing the final approval necessary under the agreement (" FDI Clearance "). The applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, has expired in relation to the Transaction (the " HSR Approval ").  In addition, Tilray and Aphria have received a no-action letter from the Competition Bureau of Canada in respect of the Transaction (the " Competition Act Approval "), which confirms that the Competition Bureau does not intend to challenge the Transaction under the Competition Act ( Canada ).  The receipt of the HSR Approval, the Competition Act Approval and FDI Clearance are the regulatory approvals that are required to be obtained to satisfy the conditions to closing of the Transaction.

The hearing date for the final order of the Court (the " Final Order ") has been scheduled for April 19, 2021 . Subject to obtaining the Final Order, required approvals from Aphria Shareholders at the Aphria Meeting and from Tilray Stockholders at the Tilray Meeting, and satisfaction of certain other conditions to implementing the Arrangement as set forth in the Arrangement Agreement, it is anticipated that the Arrangement will be completed on or about April 20, 2021 .

Shareholder Questions

If you are an Aphria Shareholder and have any questions, please contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group, Aphria's proxy solicitation agent, by telephone at 1-877-452-7184 toll-free in North America or at 416-304-0211 for collect calls outside of North America or by email at assistance@laurelhill.com .

If you are a Tilray Stockholder and have any questions, please contact MacKenzie Partners, Tilray's proxy solicitation agent, by telephone at 1-800-322-2885 toll-free in North America or at 1-212-929-5500 for collect calls outside of North America or by email at proxy@mackenziepartners.com .

Shareholders are encouraged to visit www.aphriatilraytogether.com for up-to-date information about the proposed Aphria-Tilray business combination.

Additional Details

For a more detailed description of the Transaction, the Aphria Resolution to be voted upon at the Aphria Meeting and the Tilray Proposals to be voted on at the Tilray Meeting, Aphria Shareholders and Tilray Stockholders are urged to review and carefully consider the Circular and the Meeting Materials as they contain important information concerning the Arrangement and the rights and entitlements of the Aphria Shareholders and Tilray Stockholders in relation thereto and consult with their financial, tax, legal and other professional advisors.

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ABOUT APHRIA
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 – one person at a time – 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 .

ABOUT TILRAY
Tilray is a global pioneer in the research, cultivation, production, and distribution of cannabis and cannabinoids currently serving tens of thousands of patients and consumers in 17 countries spanning five continents.

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 and 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 Aphria's and Tilray's strategic business combination and the expected timing and closing of the Transaction including, receipt of required shareholder approvals, court approvals and satisfaction of other closing customary conditions; (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 business combination, including estimates of future cost reductions, synergies, including expected pre-tax synergies, savings and efficiencies; (iv) statements that the Combined Company anticipates having scalable medical and adult-use cannabis platforms expected to strengthen the leadership position in Canada , internationally and, eventually in the United States ; (v) statements that the Combined Company is expected to offer a diversified and branded product offering and distribution footprint, state-of-the-art cultivation, processing and manufacturing facilities; (vi) 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; (vii) statements regarding the value and returns to shareholders expected to be generated by the business combination and (viii) expectations of future balance sheet strength and future equity. Aphria and Tilray use 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 the parties to receive, in a timely manner and on satisfactory terms, the necessary shareholder and court approvals for the Transaction, the ability of the parties to satisfy, in a timely manner, the conditions to closing of the Transaction and other expectations and assumptions concerning the Transaction. Forward-looking statements reflect current beliefs of management of Aphria and Tilray with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to each respective management team including the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of management of Aphria and Tilray considering their experience, perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments as well as other factors that each respective 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 and Tilray to complete the Transaction; Aphria's and Tilray's ability to provide a return on investment; Aphria's and 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 Transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions as set forth in the Arrangement Agreement. 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 Transaction. There is a risk that some or all the expected benefits of the Transaction may fail to materialize or may not occur within the time periods anticipated by Aphria and Tilray. The challenge of coordinating previously independent businesses makes evaluating the business and future financial prospects of the Combined Company following the Transaction 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 contemplated by the Transaction; the risk associated with Aphria's and Tilray's ability to obtain the approval of the proposed transaction by their shareholders required to consummate the Transaction and the timing of the closing of the Transaction, including the risk that the conditions to the Transaction are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all; the risk that a consent or authorization that may be required for the Transaction is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the parties and others related to the Arrangement Agreement; unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the Transaction, the response of business partners and retention as a result of the announcement and pendency of the Transaction; risks relating to the value of Tilray's common stock to be issued in connection with the transaction; the impact of competitive responses to the announcement of the Transaction; 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 and Tilray or that Aphria and Tilray presently believe 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 and the annual report filed on form 10-K of Tilray 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 neither Aphria nor Tilray 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 transaction involving Aphria and Tilray pursuant to the terms of an arrangement agreement by and among Aphria and Tilray and may be deemed to be soliciting material relating to the proposed transaction.

In connection with the Transaction, Tilray has filed the Circular containing important information about the Transaction and related matters. The Circular has also been made available by Aphria and Tilray on their respective SEDAR profiles.  Additionally, Aphria and Tilray will file other relevant materials in connection with the Transaction with the applicable securities regulatory authorities. Investors and security holders of Aphria and Tilray 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 Transaction because they contain important information about the Transaction and the parties to the Transaction. The Circular will be mailed to the Aphria Shareholders and Tilray Stockholders and is accessible on the SEDAR and EDGAR profiles of the respective companies.

Investors and security holders of Tilray can obtain a free copy of the Circular, as well as other relevant filings containing information about Tilray and the Transaction, including materials incorporated by reference into the Circular, without charge, at the SEC's website ( www.sec.gov ) or from Tilray by contacting Tilray's Investor Relations at (203) 682-8253, by email at Raphael.Gross@icrinc.com , or by going to Tilray's Investor Relations page on its website at https://ir.tilray.com/investor-relations and clicking on the link titled "Financials."

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 Transaction, 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 September 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.

Trulieve logo (PRNewsfoto/Trulieve Cannabis Corp.)

Q3   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: Beavercreek, Columbus , and Westerville .
  • Rolled out #YesOn3 product line to support Smart and Safe Florida adult-use campaign.
  • Entered partnership with Professional 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, 2024

September
30, 2023

% Better /
(Worse)

June 30,
2024

% Better /
(Worse)

September
30, 2024

September
30, 2023

% Better /
(Worse)

Revenue

$

284

$

275

3 %

$

303

(6 %)

$

885

$

842

5 %

Gross profit

$

173

$

143

21 %

$

182

(5 %)

$

529

$

435

22 %

Gross margin %


61 %


52 %



60 %



60 %


52 %


Operating expenses

$

173

$

120

(44 %)

$

132

(31 %)

$

432

$

686

37 %

Operating expenses %


61 %


43 %



43 %



49 %


81 %


Net loss**

$

(60)

$

(25)

(137 %)

$

(12)

NMF

$

(95)

$

(493)

81 %

Net loss continuing
operations

$

(60)

$

(23)

(163 %)

$

(11)

NMF

$

(94)

$

(399)

76 %

Adjusted net (loss) income

$

(12)

$

(15)

19 %

$

0

NMF

$

(22)

$

(47)

53 %

Basic and diluted shares
outstanding


190


189



190



190


189


EPS continuing operations

$

(0.32)

$

(0.12)

(168 %)

$

(0.04)

NMF

$

(0.52)

$

(2.09)

75 %

Adjusted EPS

$

(0.06)

$

(0.08)

20 %

$

0.00

NMF

$

(0.12)

$

(0.25)

54 %

Adjusted EBITDA

$

96

$

78

24 %

$

107

(10 %)

$

309

$

235

32 %

Adjusted EBITDA Margin %


34 %


28 %



35 %



35 %


28 %



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 November 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 September 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,  
2024


December 31,  
2023

ASSETS




Current Assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$                237.7


$                201.4

Short-term investments

80.2


Restricted cash

0.9


6.6

Accounts receivable, net

9.0


6.7

Inventories

220.9


213.1

Income tax receivable

5.8


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

$            2,874.2


$             2,729.1

LIABILITIES




Current Liabilities:




Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$                  96.1


$                  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

$            1,565.8


$             1,320.4

MEZZANINE EQUITY




Redeemable non-controlling interest

$                    7.1


$                      —

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.

$                      —


$                      —

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

$            2,874.2


$             2,729.1

Trulieve Cannabis Corp.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(in millions, except for share data)



Three Months Ended  
September 30,


Nine Months Ended  
September 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023

Revenue

$       284.3


$       275.2


$       885.3


$       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




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


8.2



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
from continuing operations

(1.4)


(0.5)


(2.8)


(3.8)

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

(0.3)



(0.9)


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




(1.2)

Net loss attributable to common shareholders

$        (60.2)


$        (25.4)


$        (95.3)


$     (493.4)









Earnings Per Share (see numerator reconciliation below)








Net loss per share - Continuing operations:








Basic and diluted

$        (0.32)


$        (0.12)


$        (0.52)


$        (2.09)

Net loss per share - Discontinued operations:








Basic and diluted

$        (0.01)


$        (0.02)


$        (0.02)


$        (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)

$        (60.2)


$        (25.4)


$        (95.3)


$     (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)



(9.0)


Net loss from continuing operations available to common
shareholders

$        (60.6)


$        (22.5)


$        (99.7)


$     (395.5)

Trulieve Cannabis Corp.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(in millions)



Three Months Ended  
September 30,


Nine Months Ended  
September 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023

Cash flows from operating activities








Net loss

$            (61.9)


$            (25.8)


$            (99.0)


$          (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


(8.2)



(8.2)

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

(4.3)


(1.2)


(4.4)


5.5

Impairment of goodwill




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


0.6



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


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



5.9


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)



(80.0)


Cash paid for licenses

(6.5)



(7.0)


(4.0)

Payment for initial direct costs on finance leases

(0.6)



(0.6)


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



0.5


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)



(12.3)


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



(5.1)


Distributions to subsidiary non-controlling interest



(1.1)


(0.1)

Payments on private placement notes


(47.6)



(47.6)

Payments for debt issuance costs


(0.4)



(0.4)

Proceeds from non-controlling interest holders' subscription



3.0


Proceeds from equity exercises



0.2


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


1.8


0.3


5.7

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


(0.1)



(0.1)

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

$            238.6


$            198.9


$            238.6


$            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 loss attributable to common shareholders 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)


15 %


26 %


29 %


24 %


(24 %)












Impairment of goodwill

$

$

$

$

$

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

$

$

(8.2)

$

$

$

(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)


34 %


28 %


35 %


35 %


28 %

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)

$

$

1.9

$

(9.0)

$

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

$

$

(1.9)

$

9.0

$

Impairment of goodwill

$

$

$

$

$

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

$

$

$

$

$

(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)

$

$

0.01

$

(0.05)

$

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

$

$

(0.01)

$

0.05

$

Impairment of goodwill

$

$

$

$

$

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

$

$

$

$

$

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
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+1 (424) 202-0210
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Media Contact
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+1 (406) 370-6226
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