Aurora and 22nd Century Group License Foundational Biosynthesis IP to Cronos Group

Licensing deal set to assist in the advancement of research and development for cannabinoid biosynthesis

 Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB) ("Aurora"), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabinoids worldwide, together with 22nd Century Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: XXII) ("22nd Century") announced today a three-way non-exclusive agreement to license biosynthesis intellectual property to Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) ("Cronos Group"), intended to assist in the advancement of research and development on the biosynthesis of cannabinoids.

Biosynthesis, a process common in the pharmaceutical industry, involves using living micro-organisms to convert simple substances into complex compounds. Through biosynthesis, cannabinoids, particularly those that are rare such as cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC) and cannabinol (CBN), are expected to be produced efficiently and reliably at high levels of purity.

"We are deeply interested in the evolution of cannabinoids, and this is a promising step toward the commercialization of cannabinoid products using biosynthesis," says Miguel Martin , Chief Executive Officer of Aurora. "The long-term potential for rare cannabinoid molecules produced through biosynthesis is incredibly promising given their efficient production methods, and potential therapeutic benefits and utility in health, wellness, and consumer products."

Aurora's connection to the biosynthetic production of cannabinoids originated with early work carried out by the Company's former Chief Science Officer on the discovery of key genes within the cannabinoid biosynthesis pathway.

"This license combines the resources and intellectual property of all three companies in this agreement intended to facilitate the commercial success of a biosynthetic approach, which complements the disruptive plant-based advancements 22nd Century and Aurora continue to develop to bring more consistent and higher yields to the hemp and cannabis industry," said James A. Mish , Chief Executive Officer of 22nd Century Group. "We believe that the availability of both plant-based and biosynthetic cannabinoids will be important to the commercial success of our industry, and this agreement positions 22nd Century, Aurora and Cronos Group with an important role in each approach."

"Cronos Group has successfully commercialized the first cultured cannabinoid product in Canada . Licensing this intellectual property provides us with a component of the process that could allow for increased speed and efficiency in the development and commercialization of cultured cannabinoids," said Kurt Schmidt , President and Chief Executive Officer, Cronos Group.

Through licensing agreements, Aurora and 22nd Century Group together share the global IP rights to commercialize key aspects of cannabinoid biosynthesis in plants and micro-organisms. The two companies are working closely to enforce their IP against infringing parties, as well as to actively explore commercial development opportunities.

About Aurora:  
Aurora is a global leader in the cannabis industry, serving both the medical and consumer markets. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta , Aurora is a pioneer in global cannabis dedicated to helping people improve their lives. The Company's brand portfolio includes Aurora, Aurora Drift , San Rafael '71 , Daily Special , MedReleaf, CanniMed, Pedanios, Whistler Cannabis Co. , Reliva and KG7 CBD . Driven by science and innovation, and with a focus on high-quality cannabis products, Aurora's brands continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical, performance, wellness and adult recreational markets wherever they are launched. Learn more at www.auroramj.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn .

Aurora's common shares trade on the TSX and NASDAQ under the symbol "ACB" and is a constituent of the S&P/TSX Composite Index.

About 22nd Century Group, Inc.
22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII ) is a leading agricultural biotechnology company focused on tobacco harm reduction, reduced nicotine tobacco and improving health and wellness through plant science. With dozens of patents allowing it to control nicotine biosynthesis in the tobacco plant, the Company has developed proprietary reduced nicotine content (RNC) tobacco plants and cigarettes, which have become the cornerstone of the FDA's Comprehensive Plan to address the widespread death and disease caused by smoking.  In tobacco, hemp/cannabis, and hop plants, 22nd Century uses modern plant breeding technologies, including genetic engineering, gene-editing, and molecular breeding to deliver solutions for the life science and consumer products industries by creating new, proprietary plants with optimized alkaloid and flavonoid profiles as well as improved yields and valuable agronomic traits.

Learn more at xxiicentury.com , on Twitter @_xxiicentury , and on LinkedIn .

About Cronos Group Inc.

Cronos Group is an innovative global cannabinoid company with international production and distribution across five continents. Cronos Group is committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos Group is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos Group's portfolio includes PEACE NATURALS™, a global wellness platform, two adult-use brands, COVE™ and Spinach™, and three U.S. hemp-derived CBD brands, Lord Jones™, Happy Dance™ and PEACE+™. For more information about Cronos Group and its brands, please visit: thecronosgroup.com.

Forward-looking Information   - Aurora
This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements made in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the use of Aurora and 22 nd Century Group's intellectual property to commercialize cannabinoid products using biosynthesis, and the potential therapeutic benefits and utility of cannabinoid molecules produced through biosynthesis.

These forward-looking statements are only predictions. Forward looking information or statements contained in this news release have been developed based on assumptions management considers to be reasonable.  Material factors or assumptions involved in developing forward-looking statements include, without limitation, publicly available information from governmental sources as well as from market research and industry analysis and on assumptions based on data and knowledge of this industry which the Company believes to be reasonable. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances could cause actual events, results, level of activity, performance, prospects, opportunities or achievements to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, the ability to retain key personnel, the ability to continue investing in infrastructure to support growth, the ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms, the continued quality of our products, customer experience and retention, the development of third party government and non-government consumer  sales channels, management's estimates of consumer demand in Canada and in jurisdictions where the Company exports, expectations of future results and expenses, the risk of successful integration of acquired business and operations, management's estimation that SG&A will grow only in proportion of revenue growth, the ability to expand and maintain distribution capabilities, the impact of competition, the general impact of financial market conditions, the yield from cannabis growing operations, product demand, changes in prices of required commodities, competition, and the possibility for changes in laws, rules, and regulations in the industry, epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises, including the current outbreak of COVID-19, and other risks, uncertainties and factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated September 27, 2021 (the "AIF") and filed with Canadian securities regulators available on the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and filed with and available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov .  The Company cautions that the list of risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the AIF is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect its results. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.

Forward-Looking Information – 22nd Century Group

Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements typically contain terms such as "anticipate," "believe," "consider," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "explore," "foresee," "goal," "guidance," "intend," "likely," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "preliminary," "probable," "project," "promising," "seek," "should," "will," "would," and similar expressions. Actual results might differ materially from those explicit or implicit in forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are set forth in "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 11, 2021 . All information provided in this release is as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Forward-Looking Information – Cronos Group

This press release may contain information that may constitute "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws (collectively, "Forward-Looking Statements"), which are based upon our current internal expectations, estimates, projections, assumptions and beliefs. All information that is not clearly historical in nature may constitute Forward-Looking Statements. In some cases, Forward-Looking Statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "expect", "likely", "may", "will", "should", "intend", "anticipate", "potential", "proposed", "estimate" and other similar words, expressions and phrases, including negative and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" happen, or by discussion of strategy. Forward-Looking Statements include estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, targets, guidance or other statements that are not statements of historical fact. Forward-Looking Statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the licensed biosynthesis intellectual property's intended assistance in the advancement of research and development on the biosynthesis of cannabinoids; the expectation that cannabinoids, particularly rare cannabinoids, could be produced efficiently and reliably at high levels of purity through biosynthesis; Cronos Group's efforts in the commercialization of cannabinoid products using biosynthesis; the potential of the long-term market for rare cannabinoid molecules produced through biosynthesis; the importance of plant-based and biosynthetic cannabinoids in the commercial success of the industry; potential increased speed and efficiency of development and commercialization of cultured cannabinoids; and Cronos Group's intention to build an international iconic brand portfolio and develop disruptive intellectual property. Forward-looking Statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks, financial results, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by those Forward-looking Statements and the Forward-looking Statements are not guarantees of future performance. A discussion of some of the material risks applicable to Cronos Group can be found in Cronos Group's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 , Cronos Group's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2021 and Cronos Group's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2021 , each of which have been filed on SEDAR and EDGAR and can be accessed at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov/edgar , respectively. Any Forward-looking Statement included in this press release is made as of the date of this press release and, except as required by law, Cronos Group disclaims any obligation to update or revise any Forward-looking Statement. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on any Forward-looking Statement.

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  • 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
Christine Hersey , Vice President of Investor Relations
+1 (424) 202-0210
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Media Contact
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