Thoughtful Brands Announces Binding Letter of Intent for Reverse-Takeover of Franchise Cannabis

  • Franchise Cannabis, a leading European medical cannabis company, to complete public listing with strategic expansion into other cannabis markets.
  • Combined company will be well positioned to expand product offerings and distribution channels in the US and Europe.

Thoughtful Brands Inc. ("TBI") (CSE:TBI)(FSE:1WZ1)(OTCQB:PEMTF) and Franchise Cannabis Corp. ("FCC") are pleased to announce that they have entered into a binding letter of intent (the "Letter of Intent"), dated January 6, 2021, to consummate a going-public transaction for FCC involving the reverse-takeover of TBI (the "Transaction

The Transaction will involve the acquisition of all of the outstanding share capital of FCC by TBI, with the resulting Canadian reporting company being listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") under the name "Franchise Cannabis Corp." (the "Resulting Issuer"). The Transaction is expected to be highly-accretive as both companies look to build on their complementary expertise to grow their respective businesses within the United States and Europe.

SUMMARY OF THE TRANSACTION

Under the terms of the Letter of Intent, TBI will consolidate its outstanding share capital on a fifty-for-one basis (the "Consolidation") and will issue 78,400,000 post-Consolidation common shares to the existing shareholders of FCC, valuing FCC at approximately $196,000,000. Following completion of the Transaction, it is anticipated that current TBI shareholders will hold approximately 10% of the merged company, with the balance held by current shareholders FCC and subscribers in the financing conducted concurrently with the Transaction.

In connection with the Transaction, FCC intends to conduct a concurrent offering (the "Concurrent Offering") of subscription receipts or common shares of FCC to raise a minimum of $10,000,000. It is anticipated that the Concurrent Offering will result in subscribers receiving one post-Consolidation common share of TBI at a price of $2.50 upon completion of the Transaction. Further information regarding the structure of the Concurrent Offering will be made available once finalized.

RESULTING ISSUER FOOTPRINT

Following completion of the Transaction, the Resulting Issuer, through its operating subsidiaries will have two German medical cannabis distribution businesses, a registered cannabis genetics subsidiary in Denmark, cultivation and strategic supply agreements on three continents, and a rapidly growing pharmaceutical distribution business with sales to over 18 countries combined with a high revenue CBD eCommerce platform. In addition, the Resulting Issuer will have a US based CBD extraction facility. Together TBI and FCC remain devoted to building on the growing pharmaceutical distribution platform in Europe while expanding sales channels through its regulated medical cannabis business in Europe and the consumer-focused CBD eCommerce division in North America and expansion to Europe. Management believes the combined companies' assets are synergistic as they combine expertise and access to the two largest medical cannabis and consumer CBD markets, being the United States and Europe.

"Becoming a public company will give us increased visibility and access to capital which in turn will allow us to execute on our long-term strategy of continuing to develop our European medical cannabis and genetics businesses. Since inception, we have built a portfolio of competencies with our genetics, cultivation, distribution, and now we feel poised to firmly establish our global footprint in the sector. We also intend to act on opportunities to scale both our pharmaceutical distribution capabilities and cannabis businesses, as well as potentially enter the US adult market." said Clifford Starke, CEO of FCC. "Our combination with Thoughtful Brands accelerates our vision to have a presence within the United States, while giving us the opportunity to leverage their eCommerce expertise and consumer products portfolio within the growing European market."

"Over the past year we have built a strong relationship with the management team of Franchise as we have worked on the European joint venture for expanding our CBD eCommerce business. We have complementary expertise and both Thoughtful Brands and Franchise share a mutual commitment to delivering high-quality products with a superior customer experience to distinguish us in the marketplace," said Ryan Hoggan, CEO of TBI. "We look forward to working with Franchise to combine our core competencies and drive growth within the US and Europe."

ABOUT THE TRANSACTION

The Transaction constitutes a "Fundamental Change" for TBI under the polices of the CSE. Pending completion of filings with the CSE in connection with the Transaction, trading in the common shares of TBI has been halted at the request of TBI. It is anticipated that trading will remain halted until the Transaction has been completed.

Completion of the Transaction remains subject to a number of conditions, including, but not limited to: (i) negotiation of definitive documentation; (ii) receipt of any required regulatory approvals; (iii) the approval of the shareholders of TBI and FCC; (iv) completion of the Consolidation; and (v) completion of the Concurrent Offering for gross proceeds of not less than $10,000,000. The Transaction cannot be completed until these conditions are satisfied. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.

Clifford Starke, a director of TBI, is also the Chief Executive Officer and a director of FCC. Mr. Starke has abstained from voting on matters pertain to approval of the Letter of Intent, and the Transaction is not considered a "related party transaction" within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holdings in Special Transactions.

Further information concerning the Transaction, including financial information for FCC, will be available in the listing statement being prepared by TBI for filing with the CSE. Once complete, a copy of the listing statement will be available for review under the profile for TBI on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).

Advisors

Canaccord Genuity Corp. acted as financial advisor to FCC and its board of directors. Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP and Irwin Lowy LLP acted as legal advisors to FCC. Fiore Management & Advisory Corp. acted as financial advisor to TBI and its board of directors. Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP acted as legal advisor to TBI.

About Franchise Cannabis Corp.

Franchise Cannabis Corp. is a leading European medical cannabis company and was the first corporation to receive an import and distribution license in Germany for medical cannabis. Franchise's pharmaceutical distribution business is one of the largest exporters of prescription pharmaceutical products within the European Union delivering to over 18 countries. Franchise has developed a core strength in proprietary genetics which have won 19 Cannabis Cups and has cultivation and strategic supply agreements on three continents.

About Thoughtful Brands Inc.

Thoughtful Brands Inc. is an eCommerce technology company that researches, develops, markets, and distributes natural health products including the Nature's Exclusive brand in North America.

Contacts:

Investor Contact for Franchise Cannabis Corp:
Clifford Starke, Chief Executive Officer
starke@franchisecannabis.com

Or

Investor Contact for Thoughtful Brands Inc.
Ryan Hoggan, Chief Executive Officer
ryan@thoughtful-brands.com

Or

Media Contact for Franchise Cannabis Corp.
info@franchisecannabis.com

The Canadian Securities Exchange has in no way passed upon the merits of the Transaction or the Concurrent Offering, and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the beliefs of TBI and FCC regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the control of TBI and FCC. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "will continue", "will occur" or "will be achieved". The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained herein may include, but are not limited to, information concerning the Transaction, expectations regarding whether the Transaction will be consummated, including whether conditions to the consummation of the Transaction will be satisfied, expectations for the effects of the Transaction or the ability of the Resulting Issuer to successfully achieve business objectives and integrate the operations of the combining companies, expectations regarding financing, and expectations for other economic, business, and competitive factors.

Although TBI and FCC believe that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward- looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and neither TBI nor FCC undertake to update any forward-looking information or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except as may be required in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward- looking information and statements attributable to TBI, FCC or persons acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this notice regarding forward-looking information and statements.

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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
Christine.Hersey@Trulieve.com

Media Contact
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+1 (406) 370-6226
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