TerrAscend Reports Full Year 2021 Net Sales of $210.4 Million, an Increase of 42% Year-Over-Year

 
 

  Recently completed the acquisition of Gage Growth Corp ("Gage"), a leading high-quality premium cannabis brand and operator in Michigan   

 

   Pennsylvania facility producing highest quality product to date, recapturing top three market share   2

 

   New Jersey retail and wholesale fully prepared for adult-use launch, pending regulatory approval  

 

  Completed GAAP Conversion and became a US Filer with the SEC  

 

  TORONTO , March 16, 2022 /CNW/ - TerrAscend Corp. ("TerrAscend" or the "Company") (CSE: TER) ( OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year periods ending December 31, 2021 . All amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars unless indicated otherwise and are prepared under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP).

 

  Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights  

 
  •   Net Sales were $49.2 million as compared to $49.1 million in Q3 2021 and $49.6 million in Q4 2020.
  •  
  •   Gross Profit Margin was 42.3% as compared to 43.8% in Q3 2021 and 55.8% in Q4 2020.
  •  
  •   Adjusted Gross Profit   Margin   1 was 49.8% as compared to 46.2% in Q3 2021 and 60.5% in Q4 2020.
  •  
  •   Adjusted EBITDA   1 was $11.9 million as compared to $9.0 million in Q3 2021 and $19.3 million in Q4 2020. Adjusted EBITDA under IFRS, excluding lease expense, was $12.8 million as compared to $10.5 million in Q3 2021.
  •  
  •   Adjusted EBITDA   Margin   1 was 24.2% as compared to 18.3% in Q3 2021 and 38.9% in Q4 2020.
  •  
  •   Cash and cash equivalents , totaled $79.6 million as of December 31, 2021 .
  •  

  Full Year 2021 Financial Highlights  

 
  •   Net Sales were $210.4 million , an increase of 42% year-over-year.
  •  
  •   Gross Profit   Margin was 53.3% compared to 54.8% in 2020.
  •  
  •   Adjusted Gross Profit Margin   1 was 56.1% compared to 57.2% in 2020.
  •  
  •   Adjusted EBITDA   1 of $65.6 million compared to $41.7 million in 2020, an increase of 57% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA under IFRS, excluding lease expense, was $70.1 million as compared to $45.5 million in 2020.
  •  
  •   Adjusted EBITDA   Margin   1 of 31.2% compared to 28.2% in 2020, an expansion of 300 basis points.
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  Jason Wild , Executive Chairman of TerrAscend, commented, "The strategic decisions we made in Pennsylvania have resulted in the highest quality product we have ever sold in this market. Additionally, the actions undertaken in New Jersey have our team prepared for adult use, where we have one of the largest cultivation footprints in the state, along with three ideal dispensary locations. Furthermore, I am thrilled that we have recently completed our acquisition of Gage, which provides us with a leadership position in yet another multi-billion market and the ability to launch this brand beyond Michigan . I'm proud of the hard work by the team in 2021, which has us well positioned for the explosive growth we expect in 2022 and beyond."

 

  Financial Summary of Q4 2021, Full Year 2021 and Comparative Periods
  (in millions of U.S. dollars)  

 
 
                                                                                                  
 
 

   Q4 2020   

 
 

   Q3 2021   

 
 

   Q4 2021   

 
 
 

   2020   

 
 

   2021   

 
 

  Revenue, net  

 
 

  49.6  

 
 

  49.1  

 
 

  49.2  

 
 
 

  147.8  

 
 

  210.4  

 
 

   QoQ increase   

 
 

   30.2%   

 
 

   -16.4%   

 
 

   0.2%   

 
 
 
 
 

   YoY increase   

 
 

   69.9%   

 
 

   28.9%   

 
 

   -0.8%   

 
 
 

   131.7%   

 
 

   42.4%   

 
 

  Gross profit  

 
 

  27.7  

 
 

  21.5  

 
 

  20.8  

 
 
 

  81.0  

 
 

  112.1  

 
 

  Adjusted Gross profit 1  

 
 

  30.0  

 
 

  22.7  

 
 

  24.5  

 
 
 

  84.5  

 
 

  118.0  

 
 

   Adjusted gross margin %   

 
 

   60.5%   

 
 

   46.2%   

 
 

   49.8%   

 
 
 

   57.2%   

 
 

   56.1%   

 
 

  Share-based compensation expense  

 
 

  4.7  

 
 

  5.2  

 
 

  1.5  

 
 
 

  10.1  

 
 

  14.9  

 
 

  General & Administrative expense (excluding share based comp)  

 
 

  12.5  

 
 

  16.1  

 
 

  17.0  

 
 
 

  55.5  

 
 

  66.0  

 
 

   % of revenue, net   

 
 

   25.2%   

 
 

   32.8%   

 
 

   34.6%   

 
 
 

   37.6%   

 
 

   31.4%   

 
 

  Adjusted EBITDA 1  

 
 

  19.3  

 
 

  9.0  

 
 

  11.9  

 
 
 

  41.7  

 
 

  65.6  

 
 

   Adjusted EBITDA % of revenue, net   

 
 

   38.9%   

 
 

   18.3%   

 
 

   24.2%   

 
 
 

   28.2%   

 
 

   31.2%   

 
 

  Net income / (loss)  

 
 

  (94.0)  

 
 

  55.8  

 
 

  (5.9)  

 
 
 

  (142.3)  

 
 

  6.1  

 
 

  Cash Flow from Operations  

 
 

  (26.9)  

 
 

  (17.9)  

 
 

  (3.8)  

 
 
 

  (37.0)  

 
 

  (31.8)  

 
 
 

  Fourth Quarter 2021 Business and Operational Highlights  

 
  •   Pennsylvania facility producing highest quality product to date; recapturing top 3 market share for the month of December 2021 . 2
  •  
  •   New Jersey wholesale and retail fully prepared for adult-use, pending regulatory approval.
  •  
  • Closed on the purchase of a 156,000 square foot facility in Hagerstown, MD for expansion of cultivation and processing, which is expected to be operational during the third quarter of 2022.
  •  
  • Completed US GAAP conversion and became a US filer under SEC.
  •  

  Subsequent Events  

 
  • Closed on the acquisition of Gage Growth Corp.
  •  
  • Appointed Ziad Ghanem as President and Chief Operating Officer.
  •  
  • Appointed Jared Anderson , SVP Finance & Strategy; Charishma Kothari , SVP Marketing and Charles Oster , SVP Sales.
  •  
  • Appointed Kara DioGuardi to the Board of Directors.
  •  
  • Became first major MSO to expand its ecommerce platform via proprietary Apothecarium mobile app, available in the Apple App store, with express pick-up and delivery where permitted.
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  1. Adjusted EBITDA and the respective margin and Adjusted Gross Profit and the respective margin are non-GAAP measures. Please see discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP measures at the end of this press release.  

 
 
 

  2. According to Headset Data for the period December 1, 2021 through December 26, 2021.  

 
 
 

  Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results  

 

Net sales for the full year 2021 totaled $210.4 million as compared to $147.8 million for 2020, an increase of 42% primarily driven by the Company's first complete year in the New Jersey medical market and retail growth in Pennsylvania , reflecting the acquisition of KCR in May of 2021, as well as a full year of operations at the three existing Apothecarium dispensaries. Total revenue also benefitted from the late 2020 expansion of State Flower cultivation in California and entry into Maryland through the acquisition of HMS Health in May of 2021.

 

Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2021 were $49.2 million as compared to $49.1 million for the third quarter of 2021 and $49.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2020.

 

Gross margin for the full year 2021 was 53.3% as compared to 54.8% for the full year 2020.  Adjusted gross margin, a non-GAAP financial measure, for the full year 2021 was 56.1% compared with 57.2% in 2020 driven by second half under-absorption related to the reset of the Company's Pennsylvania cultivation facility.

 

Gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2021 was 42.3% as compared to 43.8% in the third quarter of 2021 related to one-time non-cash write-downs of inventory in Canada and a step up in fair value of inventory related to the acquisition of HMS Health. Adjusted gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2021, excluding these one-time items, was 49.8% as compared to 46.2% for the third quarter of 2021, a 360 basis point improvement quarter-over-quarter.

 

General & Administrative expenses (G&A) for the full year 2021, excluding stock-based compensation, improved to 31.4% of revenue versus 37.6% of revenue in 2020. G&A excluding stock-based compensation was $66.0 million in 2021, up from $55.5 million in 2020 driven by increased personnel expenses to support the growth of the business and legal expenses primarily related to acquisitions and settlements.  Additionally, lease expense, now part of G&A under US GAAP across all periods, rather than previously being reported as finance expense under IFRS, totaled $4.5 million for 2021 and $3.8 million for 2020, representing approximately 2% of revenue.

 

G&A, excluding stock-based compensation, for the fourth quarter of 2021 totaled $17.0 million as compared to $16.1 million for the third quarter of 2021 with the increase primarily related to an increase in professional fees for US filer and GAAP conversion work.

 

Full year 2021 adjusted EBITDA was $65.6 million , or $70.1 million excluding lease expense under IFRS, versus $41.7 million , or $45.5 million excluding lease expense under IFRS in 2020, representing 57% growth year over year. 2021 adjusted EBITDA margin was 31.2% versus 28.2% in 2020, a 300 basis point improvement year over year. This improvement was driven by the ramp up of New Jersey operations, the acquisition of HMS in Maryland , and profitability improvements year over year in both California and Canada .

 

Fourth quarter 2021 adjusted EBITDA was $11.9 million , representing a 24.2% adjusted EBITDA margin, as compared to $9.0 million and an 18.3% margin in the third quarter of 2021. This sequential improvement in adjusted EBITDA was primarily driven by growth in New Jersey and improvement in Pennsylvania . Adjusted EBITDA, excluding lease expense under IFRS, was $12.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 as compared to $10.5 million in the third quarter of 2021.

 

Operating income for the full year 2021 totaled $23.5 million as compared to $9.6 million in full year 2020, representing an increase of 145% year over year. The increase was primarily driven by the scale up of the New Jersey business and the acquisitions of HMS in Maryland and KCR in PA.

 

Fourth quarter 2021 operating income was $0.3 million as compared to a loss of $1.8 million for the third quarter of 2021. The improvement quarter over quarter was due to gross margin expansion and lower share based compensation expense.

 

Net income for the full year 2021 totaled $6.1 million , mainly related to a non-cash $58 million gain on fair value of warrant liability compared with a net loss of $142 million in the prior year, which was impacted by a non-cash $110 million loss on fair value of warrant liability.

 

Net loss in the fourth quarter was $5.9 million , mainly related to a one-time loss of $3.3 million in lease termination fees, $6.9 million of finance and other expenses, $6.9 million of accrued income taxes, and $2.0 million of transaction costs mostly related to the Gage acquisition. These expenses were partially offset by a $14.4 million non-cash gain on fair value of warrant liability.

 

  Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Cash and cash equivalents were $79.6 million as of December 31, 2021 , compared to $102.6 million as of September 30, 2021 and $59.2 million as of December 31, 2020 , providing ample capacity to fund planned organic and inorganic growth initiatives. During the quarter, the Company made the final payment of $25 million related to the partial buyout of its New Jersey partnership, taking ownership up to 87.5%, from 75%.

 

Cash used in operations was $3.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 , mainly driven by an increase in inventory related to the anticipated start of adult use sales in New Jersey . For the full year, cash used in operations was $32 million related to a $24 million working capital increase, mainly related to preparation for New Jersey adult use, and a contingent consideration payment of $11 million .

 

Capital expenditures were $11.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 primarily related to capacity expansions at the Pennsylvania and Maryland facilities, and completion of the third New Jersey dispensary located in Lodi. For the full year 2021 capital expenditures were $38.5 million , of which approximately half was utilized for expansion in Pennsylvania with the remainder related to the buildout of New Jersey and the acquisition of the 156,000 square foot facility in Hagerstown, Maryland .

 

As of March 15, 2022 there were 318.2 million basic shares outstanding including 251.8 million common shares, 14.0 million preferred shares as converted, and 52.4 million exchangeable shares, including both Canopy and Gage exchangeable shares.

 

  Conference Call  

 

TerrAscend will host a conference call today, March 16, 2022 , to discuss these results. Jason Wild , Executive Chairman; Ziad Ghanem , President and Chief Operating Officer and Keith Stauffer , Chief Financial Officer will host the call starting at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time . A question-and-answer session will follow management's presentation.

 
 
               
 

   CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS   

 
 
 
 

  DATE:  

 
 

  Wednesday, March 16, 2022  

 
 

  TIME:  

 
 

  5:00 p.m. Eastern Time  

 
 

  WEBCAST:  

 
 

   Click here   

 
 

  DIAL-IN NUMBER:  

 
 

  1-888-664-6392  

 
 

  CONFERENCE ID:  

 
 

  36277662  

 
 

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  (416) 764-8677 or (888) 390-0541
Available until 12:00 midnight Eastern Time Friday, April 1, 2022
 

 

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Financial results and analyses are available on the Company's website (   www.terrascend.com   ) and SEDAR (   www.sedar.com   ).

 

   The Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.   

 

  Definition and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures  

 

In addition to reporting the financial results in accordance with GAAP, the Company reports certain financial results that differ from what is reported under GAAP. Non-GAAP measures used by management do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The Company believes that certain investors and analysts use these measures to measure a company's ability to meet other payment obligations or as a common measurement to value companies in the cannabis industry, and the Company calculates Adjusted Gross Profit as Gross Profit adjusted for certain material non-cash items and Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted for certain material non-cash items and certain other adjustments management believes are not reflective of the ongoing operations and performance. Such information is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes this definition is a useful measure to assess the performance of the Company as it provides more meaningful operating results by excluding the effects of expenses that are not reflective of the Company's underlying business performance and other one-time or non-recurring expenses.

 

The table below reconciles Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit for the years ended December 31, 2021 , December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 .
(in millions of U.S. Dollars)

 
 
                                      
 
 

   For the years ended   

 
 

   Summary of Adjusted Gross Profit   

 
 

   December 31, 2021   

 
 
 

   December 31, 2020   

 
 
 

   December 31, 2019   

 
 

   Gross profit   

 
 

  112,104  

 
 
 

  81,020  

 
 
 

  2,558  

 
 

   Add (deduct) the impact of:   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Non-cash write downs of inventory  

 
 

  2,417  

 
 
 

  3,668  

 
 
 

  6,956  

 
 

  Relief of fair value of inventory upon acquisition  

 
 

  3,465  

 
 
 

  (230)  

 
 
 

  2,677  

 
 

   Adjusted gross profit   

 
 

   117,986   

 
 
 

   84,458   

 
 
 

   12,191   

 
 
 

The table below reconciles Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit for the three months ended December 31, 2021 , September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 .
(in millions of U.S. Dollars)

 
 
                                      
 
 

   For the Three Month Period Ended   

 
 

   Summary of Adjusted Gross Profit   

 
 

   December 31, 2021   

 
 
 

   September 31, 2021   

 
 
 

   December 31, 2021   

 
 

   Gross profit   

 
 

  20,830  

 
 
 

  21,497  

 
 
 

  27,735  

 
 

   Add (deduct) the impact of:   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Non-cash write downs of inventory  

 
 

  1,968  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  2,250  

 
 

  Relief of fair value of inventory upon acquisition  

 
 

  1,735  

 
 
 

  1,163  

 
 
 

  

 
 

   Adjusted gross profit   

 
 

   24,533   

 
 
 

   22,660   

 
 
 

   29,985   

 
 
 

The table below reconciles net income (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2021 , December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 .

 

(in millions of U.S. Dollars)

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                           
 
 
 

   For the years ended   

 
 

   Summary of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA   

 
 
 

   December 31,
2021
 
 

 
 
 

   December 31,
2020
 
 

 
 
 

   December 31,
2019
 
 

 
 

   Net income (loss)   

 
 

  $  

 
 

  6,135  

 
 

  $  

 
 

  (142,256)  

 
 

  $  

 
 

  (163,147)  

 
 

   Add (deduct) the impact of:   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Provision for income taxes  

 
 
 

  28,314  

 
 
 

  10,769  

 
 
 

  1,769  

 
 

  Interest accretion  

 
 
 

  24,662  

 
 
 

  8,416  

 
 
 

  3,694  

 
 

  Amortization and depreciation  

 
 
 

  15,390  

 
 
 

  10,433  

 
 
 

  4,444  

 
 

   EBITDA   

 
 
 

   74,501   

 
 

  $  

 
 

   (112,638)   

 
 

  $  

 
 

   (153,240)   

 
 

   Add (deduct) the impact of:   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Non-cash write downs of inventory  

 
 
 

  2,417  

 
 

  $  

 
 

  3,668  

 
 

  $  

 
 

  6,956  

 
 

  Relief of fair value of inventory upon acquisition  

 
 
 

  3,465  

 
 
 

  (230)  

 
 
 

  2,677  

 
 

  Share-based compensation  

 
 
 

  14,941  

 
 
 

  10,475  

 
 
 

  7,661  

 
 

  Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets  

 
 
 

  8,640  

 
 
 

  766  

 
 
 

  49,111  

 
 

  Impairment of property and equipment  

 
 
 

  470  

 
 
 

  823  

 
 
 

  1,746  

 
 

  Loss on lease termination  

 
 
 

  3,278  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Revaluation of contingent consideration  

 
 
 

  3,584  

 
 
 

  18,709  

 
 
 

  46,857  

 
 

  Restructuring costs and executive severance  

 
 
 

  931  

 
 
 

  1,023  

 
 
 

  121  

 
 

  Legal settlements  

 
 
 

  2,121  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Fees for services related to NJ licenses  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  7,500  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Other one-time items  

 
 
 

  6,070  

 
 
 

  1,070  

 
 
 

  8,323  

 
 

  (Gain) loss on fair value of warrants and purchase option derivative asset  

 
 
 

  (57,904)  

 
 
 

  110,518  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Indemnification asset release  

 
 
 

  4,504  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Unrealized and realized (gain) loss on investments and notes receivable  

 
 
 

  (6,192)  

 
 
 

  (186)  

 
 
 

  4,394  

 
 

  Unrealized foreign exchange loss  

 
 
 

  4,810  

 
 
 

  178  

 
 
 

  313  

 
 

   Adjusted EBITDA   

 
 

  $  

 
 

   65,636   

 
 

  $  

 
 

   41,676   

 
 

  $  

 
 

   (25,081)   

 
 
 

The table below reconciles net income (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2021 , September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 .

 

(in millions of U.S. Dollars)

 
 
                                                                                                                                      
 
 

   For the Three Month Period Ended   

 
 

   Summary of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA   

 
 

   December 31, 2021   

 
 
 

   September 31, 2021   

 
 
 

   December 31, 2021   

 
 

   Net (loss) income   

 
 

   (5,927)   

 
 
 

   55,834   

 
 
 

   (93,982)   

 
 

   Add (deduct) the impact of:   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Provision for income taxes  

 
 

  6,942  

 
 
 

  4,999  

 
 
 

  2,791  

 
 

  Interest accretion  

 
 

  6,528  

 
 
 

  6,351  

 
 
 

  2,810  

 
 

  Amortization and depreciation  

 
 

  4,140  

 
 
 

  4,200  

 
 
 

  3,160  

 
 

   EBITDA   

 
 

   11,683   

 
 
 

   71,384   

 
 
 

   (85,221)   

 
 

   Add (deduct) the impact of:   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Non-cash write downs of inventory  

 
 

  1,968  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  2,250  

 
 

  Relief of fair value of inventory upon acquisition  

 
 

  1,735  

 
 
 

  1,163  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 

  Share-based compensation  

 
 

  1,548  

 
 
 

  5,178  

 
 
 

  4,657  

 
 

  Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets  

 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  32  

 
 

  Impairment of property and equipment  

 
 

  470  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  823  

 
 

  Loss on lease termination  

 
 

  3,278  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 

  Revaluation of contingent consideration  

 
 

  932  

 
 
 

  (338)  

 
 
 

  4,042  

 
 

  Restructuring costs and executive severance  

 
 

  14  

 
 
 

  450  

 
 
 

  74  

 
 

  Other one-time items  

 
 

  3,583  

 
 
 

  1,365  

 
 
 

  8  

 
 

  (Gain) loss on fair value of warrants and purchase option derivative asset  

 
 

  (14,189)  

 
 
 

  (69,016)  

 
 
 

  92,685  

 
 

  Indemnification asset release  

 
 

  613  

 
 
 

  95  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 

  Unrealized and realized (gain) loss on investments and notes receivable  

 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 
 

  (126)  

 
 

  Unrealized and realized foreign exchange loss  

 
 

  228  

 
 
 

  (1,256)  

 
 
 

  67  

 
 

   Adjusted EBITDA   

 
 

   11,863   

 
 
 

   9,025   

 
 
 

   19,291   

 
 
 

  About TerrAscend
TerrAscend is a leading North American cannabis operator with vertically integrated operations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan and California, licensed cultivation and processing operations in Maryland and licensed production in Canada. TerrAscend operates The Apothecarium and Gage dispensary retail locations as well as scaled cultivation, processing, and manufacturing facilities in its core markets. TerrAscend's cultivation and manufacturing practices yield consistent, high-quality cannabis, providing industry-leading product selection to both the medical and legal adult-use markets. The Company owns several synergistic businesses and brands, including Gage Cannabis, The Apothecarium, Ilera Healthcare, Kind Tree, Prism, State Flower, Valhalla Confections, and Arise Bioscience Inc. For more information, visit www.terrascend.com .

 

  Forward Looking Information
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as, "may", "would", "could", "will", "likely", "expect", "anticipate", "believe, "intend", "plan", "forecast", "project", "estimate", "outlook" and other similar expressions, and include statements with respect to future revenue and profits. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management's experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors relevant in the circumstances, including assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions, the current and future regulatory environment, and the availability of licenses, approvals and permits.

 

Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, current and future market conditions; risks related to federal, state, provincial, territorial, local and foreign government laws, rules and regulations, including federal and state laws in the United States relating to cannabis operations in the United States ; and the risk factors set out in the Company's most recently filed MD&A, filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com .

 

The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether, as a result of new information, future events, or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

 

  Consolidated Balance Sheets
  (Amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except for per share amounts)  

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
 
 

   At   

 
 
 

   At   

 
 
 

   December 31,
 
   2021   

 
 
 

   December 31,
 
   2020   

 
 

   Assets   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Current Assets   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Cash and cash equivalents  

 
 

  $  

 
 

  79,642  

 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  59,226  

 
 

  Accounts receivable, net  

 
 
 

  14,920  

 
 
 
 

  10,856  

 
 

  Share subscriptions receivable  

 
 
 

  105  

 
 
 
 

  

 
 

  Inventory  

 
 
 

  42,323  

 
 
 
 

  20,561  

 
 

  Prepaid expenses and other current assets  

 
 
 

  6,231  

 
 
 
 

  4,903  

 
 
 
 

  143,221  

 
 
 
 

  95,546  

 
 

   Non-Current Assets   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Property and equipment, net  

 
 
 

  140,762  

 
 
 
 

  110,245  

 
 

  Operating lease right of use assets  

 
 
 

  29,561  

 
 
 
 

  23,229  

 
 

  Intangible assets, net  

 
 
 

  168,984  

 
 
 
 

  110,710  

 
 

  Goodwill  

 
 
 

  90,326  

 
 
 
 

  72,796  

 
 

  Indemnification asset  

 
 
 

  3,969  

 
 
 
 

  11,500  

 
 

  Investment in associate  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 
 

  1,379  

 
 

  Other non-current assets  

 
 
 

  5,111  

 
 
 
 

  1,839  

 
 
 
 

  438,713  

 
 
 
 

  331,698  

 
 

   Total Assets   

 
 

   $   

 
 

   581,934   

 
 
 

   $   

 
 

   427,244   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Current Liabilities   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  

 
 

  $  

 
 

  30,340  

 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  27,382  

 
 

  Deferred revenue  

 
 
 

  1,071  

 
 
 
 

  638  

 
 

  Loans payable, current  

 
 
 

  8,837  

 
 
 
 

  5,734  

 
 

  Contingent consideration payable, current  

 
 
 

  9,982  

 
 
 
 

  30,966  

 
 

  Lease liability, current  

 
 
 

  1,193  

 
 
 
 

  1,025  

 
 

  Corporate income tax payable  

 
 
 

  18,939  

 
 
 
 

  27,739  

 
 
 
 

  70,362  

 
 
 
 

  93,484  

 
 

   Non-Current Liabilities   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Loans payable, non-current  

 
 
 

  176,306  

 
 
 
 

  171,172  

 
 

  Contingent consideration payable, non-current  

 
 
 

  2,553  

 
 
 
 

  6,590  

 
 

  Lease liability, non-current  

 
 
 

  30,754  

 
 
 
 

  23,836  

 
 

  Warrant liability  

 
 
 

  54,986  

 
 
 
 

  132,257  

 
 

  Convertible debentures  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 
 

  5,284  

 
 

  Deferred income tax liability  

 
 
 

  14,269  

 
 
 
 

  7,937  

 
 

  Other non-current liabilities  

 
 
 

  3,750  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  282,618  

 
 
 
 

  347,076  

 
 

   Total Liabilities   

 
 
 

  352,980  

 
 
 
 

  440,560  

 
 

   Commitments and Contingencies   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Share Capital  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Series A, convertible preferred stock, no par value, unlimited shares authorized; and 13,708 and 14,258 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 
 

  

 
 

  Series B, convertible preferred stock, no par value, unlimited shares authorized; and 610 and 710 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 
 

  

 
 

  Series C, convertible preferred stock, no par value, unlimited shares authorized; and 36 and nil shares outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 
 

  

 
 

  Series D, convertible preferred stock, no par value, unlimited shares authorized; and nil and nil shares outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 
 

  

 
 

  Proportionate voting shares, no par value, unlimited shares authorized; and nil and 76,307 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 
 

  

 
 

  Exchangeable shares, no par value, unlimited shares authorized; and 38,890,571 and 38,890,571 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 
 

  

 
 

  Common stock, no par value, unlimited shares authorized; 190,930,800 and 79,526,785 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 
 

  

 
 

  Additional paid in capital  

 
 
 

  535,418  

 
 
 
 

  305,138  

 
 

  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)  

 
 
 

  2,823  

 
 
 
 

  (3,662)  

 
 

  Accumulated deficit  

 
 
 

  (314,654)  

 
 
 
 

  (318,594)  

 
 

  Non-controlling interest  

 
 
 

  5,367  

 
 
 
 

  3,802  

 
 

   Total Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)   

 
 
 

  228,954  

 
 
 
 

  (13,316)  

 
 

   Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)   

 
 

   $   

 
 

   581,934   

 
 
 

   $   

 
 

   427,244   

 
 
 

  Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
  (Amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except for per share amounts)  

 

  
 

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
 
 

   For the years ended   

 
 
 

   December 31,
 
   2021   

 
 
 
 

   December 31,
 
   2020   

 
 
 

   December 31,
 
   2019   

 
 

   Revenue   

 
 

  $  

 
 

  222,067  

 
 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  157,906  

 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  66,164  

 
 

  Excise and cultivation taxes  

 
 
 

  (11,648)  

 
 
 
 
 

  (10,073)  

 
 
 
 

  (2,351)  

 
 

   Revenue, net   

 
 
 

  210,419  

 
 
 
 
 

  147,833  

 
 
 
 

  63,813  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Cost of sales   

 
 
 

  98,315  

 
 
 
 
 

  66,813  

 
 
 
 

  61,255  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Gross profit   

 
 
 

  112,104  

 
 
 
 
 

  81,020  

 
 
 
 

  2,558  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Operating expenses:   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  General and administrative  

 
 
 

  80,973  

 
 
 
 
 

  65,534  

 
 
 
 

  45,898  

 
 

  Amortization and depreciation  

 
 
 

  7,656  

 
 
 
 
 

  5,562  

 
 
 
 

  3,067  

 
 

  Research and development  

 
 
 

  -  

 
 
 
 
 

  317  

 
 
 
 

  582  

 
 

   Total operating expenses   

 
 
 

  88,629  

 
 
 
 
 

  71,413  

 
 
 
 

  49,547  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Income (loss) from operations   

 
 
 

  23,475  

 
 
 
 
 

  9,607  

 
 
 
 

  (46,989)  

 
 

   Other (income) expense   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Revaluation of contingent consideration  

 
 
 

  3,584  

 
 
 
 
 

  18,709  

 
 
 
 

  46,857  

 
 

  (Gain) loss on fair value of warrants and purchase option derivative asset  

 
 
 

  (57,904)  

 
 
 
 
 

  110,518  

 
 
 
 

  

 
 

  Finance and other expenses  

 
 
 

  29,229  

 
 
 
 
 

  8,193  

 
 
 
 

  3,524  

 
 

  Transaction and restructuring costs  

 
 
 

  3,111  

 
 
 
 
 

  2,093  

 
 
 
 

  8,444  

 
 

  Impairment of goodwill  

 
 
 

  5,007  

 
 
 
 
 

  

 
 
 
 

  45,802  

 
 

  Impairment of intangible assets  

 
 
 

  3,633  

 
 
 
 
 

  766  

 
 
 
 

  3,309  

 
 

  Impairment of property and equipment  

 
 
 

  470  

 
 
 
 
 

  823  

 
 
 
 

  1,746  

 
 

  Loss on lease termination  

 
 
 

  3,278  

 
 
 
 
 

  

 
 
 
 

  

 
 

  Unrealized foreign exchange loss  

 
 
 

  4,810  

 
 
 
 
 

  178  

 
 
 
 

  313  

 
 

  Unrealized and realized (gain) loss on investments and notes receivable  

 
 
 

  (6,192)  

 
 
 
 
 

  (186)  

 
 
 
 

  4,394  

 
 

   Income (loss) before provision for income taxes   

 
 
 

  34,449  

 
 
 
 
 

  (131,487)  

 
 
 
 

  (161,378)  

 
 

  Provision for income taxes  

 
 
 

  28,314  

 
 
 
 
 

  10,769  

 
 
 
 

  1,769  

 
 

   Net income (loss)   

 
 

   $   

 
 

   6,135   

 
 
 
 

   $   

 
 

   (142,256)   

 
 
 

   $   

 
 

   (163,147)   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Foreign currency translation  

 
 
 

  (6,485)  

 
 
 
 
 

  2,875  

 
 
 
 

  (2,088)  

 
 

   Comprehensive income (loss)   

 
 

   $   

 
 

   12,620   

 
 
 
 

   $   

 
 

   (145,131)   

 
 
 

   $   

 
 

   (161,059)   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Net income (loss) attributable to:   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Common and proportionate Shareholders of the Company  

 
 

  $  

 
 

  3,111  

 
 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  (139,204)  

 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  (160,668)  

 
 

  Non-controlling interests  

 
 

  $  

 
 

  3,024  

 
 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  (3,052)  

 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  (2,479)  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Common and proportionate Shareholders of the Company  

 
 

  $  

 
 

  9,596  

 
 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  (142,079)  

 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  (158,580)  

 
 

  Non-controlling interests  

 
 

  $  

 
 

  3,024  

 
 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  (3,052)  

 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  (2,479)  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   Net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Net income (loss) per share – basic  

 
 

  $  

 
 

  0.02  

 
 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  (0.93)  

 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  (1.61)  

 
 

  Weighted average number of outstanding common and proportionate voting shares  

 
 
 

  181,056,654  

 
 
 
 
 

  149,740,210  

 
 
 
 

  99,592,007  

 
 

  Net income (loss) per share - diluted  

 
 

  $  

 
 

  0.01  

 
 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  (0.93)  

 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  (1.61)  

 
 

  Weighted average number of outstanding common and proportionate voting shares, assuming dilution  

 
 
 

  208,708,664  

 
 
 
 
 

  149,740,210  

 
 
 
 

  99,592,007  

 
 
 

  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
  (Amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except for per share amounts)  

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
 
 

   For the years ended   

 
 
 

   December 31, 2021   

 
 
 

   December 31, 2020   

 
 
 

   December 31, 2019   

 
 

   Operating activities   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Net income (loss)  

 
 

  $  

 
 

  6,135  

 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  (142,256)  

 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  (163,147)  

 
 

  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Non-cash write downs of inventory  

 
 

  3,052  

 
 
 

  7,167  

 
 
 

  10,805  

 
 

  Accretion expense  

 
 

  4,363  

 
 
 

  5,500  

 
 
 

  973  

 
 

  Depreciation of property and equipment and amortization of intangible assets  

 
 

  15,390  

 
 
 

  10,433  

 
 
 

  4,444  

 
 

  Amortization of operating right-of-use assets  

 
 

  1,247  

 
 
 

  4,239  

 
 
 

  1,086  

 
 

  Share-based compensation  

 
 

  14,941  

 
 
 

  10,475  

 
 
 

  7,661  

 
 

  Deferred income tax expense  

 
 

  (1,808)  

 
 
 

  (11,970)  

 
 
 

  (1,234)  

 
 

  (Gain) loss on fair value of warrants and purchase option derivative  

 
 

  (57,904)  

 
 
 

  110,518  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Revaluation of contingent consideration  

 
 

  3,584  

 
 
 

  18,709  

 
 
 

  46,857  

 
 

  Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets  

 
 

  8,640  

 
 
 

  766  

 
 
 

  49,111  

 
 

  Impairment of property and equipment  

 
 

  470  

 
 
 

  823  

 
 
 

  1,746  

 
 

  Loss on lease termination  

 
 

  3,278  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Release of indemnification asset  

 
 

  4,504  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Forgiveness of loan principal and interest  

 
 

  (1,414)  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Fees for services related to NJ licenses  

 
 

  

 
 
 

  7,500  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Unrealized foreign exchange loss  

 
 

  4,810  

 
 
 

  178  

 
 
 

  313  

 
 

  Unrealized and realized (gain) loss on investments and notes receivable  

 
 

  (6,192)  

 
 
 

  (186)  

 
 
 

  4,394  

 
 

  Changes in operating assets and liabilities  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Receivables  

 
 

  (2,967)  

 
 
 

  (4,472)  

 
 
 

  199  

 
 

  Inventory  

 
 

  (17,375)  

 
 
 

  (11,779)  

 
 
 

  (6,651)  

 
 

  Prepaid expense and deposits  

 
 

  (1,445)  

 
 
 

  (46)  

 
 
 

  (456)  

 
 

  Other assets  

 
 

  (423)  

 
 
 

  (442)  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and other payables  

 
 

  2,162  

 
 
 

  6,364  

 
 
 

  1,548  

 
 

  Operating lease liability  

 
 

  (705)  

 
 
 

  (3,055)  

 
 
 

  (1,042)  

 
 

  Other liability  

 
 

  3,750  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Contingent consideration payable  

 
 

  (11,394)  

 
 
 

  (56,527)  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Corporate income taxes payable  

 
 

  (6,938)  

 
 
 

  11,358  

 
 
 

  2,653  

 
 

  Deferred revenue  

 
 

  424  

 
 
 

  (268)  

 
 
 

  899  

 
 

   Net cash used in operating activities   

 
 

  (31,815)  

 
 
 

  (36,971)  

 
 
 

  (39,841)  

 
 

   Investing activities   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Investment in property and equipment  

 
 

  (38,483)  

 
 
 

  (44,621)  

 
 
 

  (32,834)  

 
 

  Investment in intangible assets  

 
 

  (387)  

 
 
 

  (896)  

 
 
 

  (1,306)  

 
 

  Investment in notes receivable  

 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  (10,456)  

 
 

  Principal payments received on notes receivable  

 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  6,111  

 
 

  Principal payments received on lease receivable  

 
 

  693  

 
 
 

  124  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Sale of investments  

 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  2,427  

 
 

  Distribution of earnings from associates  

 
 

  469  

 
 
 

  153  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Investment in NJ partnership  

 
 

  (50,000)  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Investment in joint venture  

 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  (620)  

 
 

  Deposits for property and equipment  

 
 

  (1,977)  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Deposits for business acquisition  

 
 

  

 
 
 

  (1,389)  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Cash portion of consideration paid in acquisitions, net of cash acquired  

 
 

  (42,736)  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  (67,540)  

 
 

  Cash received on acquisitions  

 
 

  

 
 
 

  739  

 
 
 

  

 
 

   Net cash used in investing activities   

 
 

  (132,421)  

 
 
 

  (45,890)  

 
 
 

  (104,218)  

 
 

   Financing activities   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Proceeds from options and warrants exercised  

 
 

  30,785  

 
 
 

  7,287  

 
 
 

  26,894  

 
 

  Proceeds from loans payable  

 
 

  766  

 
 
 

  201,496  

 
 
 

  42,843  

 
 

  Capital contributions (paid) received by non-controlling interests  

 
 

  (53)  

 
 
 

  393  

 
 
 

  1,906  

 
 

  Loan principal paid  

 
 

  (4,500)  

 
 
 

  (53,886)  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Loan origination fee paid  

 
 

  

 
 
 

  (2,250)  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Payments of contingent consideration  

 
 

  (18,274)  

 
 
 

  (90,657)  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Proceeds from convertible debentures, net of issuance costs  

 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  15,336  

 
 

  Proceeds from private placement, net of share issuance costs  

 
 

  173,477  

 
 
 

  71,023  

 
 
 

  49,955  

 
 

   Net cash provided by financing activities   

 
 

  182,201  

 
 
 

  133,406  

 
 
 

  136,934  

 
 

   Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period   

 
 

  17,965  

 
 
 

  50,544  

 
 
 

  (7,125)  

 
 

  Net effects of foreign exchange  

 
 

  2,451  

 
 
 

  (480)  

 
 
 

  327  

 
 

   Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   

 
 

  59,226  

 
 
 

  9,162  

 
 
 

  15,960  

 
 

   Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   

 
 

   $   

 
 

   79,642   

 
 
 

   $   

 
 

   59,226   

 
 
 

   $   

 
 

   9,162   

 
 

   Supplemental disclosure with respect to cash flows   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Income taxes paid  

 
 

  $  

 
 

  37,060  

 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  11,204  

 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  -  

 
 

  Interest paid  

 
 

  $  

 
 

  21,694  

 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  2,192  

 
 
 

  $  

 
 

  2,760  

 
 

   Non-cash transactions   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  Shares issued as consideration for acquisitions  

 
 

  34,427  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  56,663  

 
 

  Shares issued for compensation of services  

 
 

  

 
 
 

  3,750  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Accrued capital purchases  

 
 

  450  

 
 
 

  4,544  

 
 
 

  7,042  

 
 

  Notes receivable settled for business acquisition  

 
 

  

 
 
 

  3,032  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Promissory note issued as consideration for acquisitions  

 
 

  8,839  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 

  Conversion of shares into note receivable  

 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  3,163  

 
 

  Conversion of note receivable into shares  

 
 

  

 
 
 

  

 
 
 

  (2,687)  

 
 
 

 

 

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TerrAscend to Participate in the 7th Annual Canaccord Genuity Global Cannabis Conference on May 18th in NYC

TerrAscend to Participate in the 7th Annual Canaccord Genuity Global Cannabis Conference on May 18th in NYC

 
 

TerrAscend Corp. ("TerrAscend" or the "Company") (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator, today announced that its executive management team will participate in the Canaccord Genuity 7th Annual Global Cannabis Conference being held on May 18, 2023 in New York City .

 
 

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  Jason Wild , Chairman of the Board, will participate in a fireside chat with Matt Bottomley , Managing Director, Equity Research at Canaccord Genuity, on Thursday, May 18, 2023 , at 2:00 PM ET . Management, including Ziad Ghanem , Chief Executive Officer and Keith Stauffer , Chief Financial Officer, will host one-on-one meetings throughout the conference.

 

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  About TerrAscend  
 

 TerrAscend is a leading North American cannabis operator with vertically integrated operations in Pennsylvania , New Jersey , Maryland , Michigan and California and retail operations in Canada . TerrAscend operates The Apothecarium and Gage dispensary retail locations as well as scaled cultivation, processing, and manufacturing facilities in its core markets. TerrAscend's cultivation and manufacturing practices yield consistent, high-quality cannabis, providing industry-leading product selection to both the medical and legal adult-use markets. The Company owns several synergistic businesses and brands including Gage Cannabis, The Apothecarium, Ilera Healthcare, Kind Tree, Legend, State Flower, and Valhalla Confections. For more information visit    www.terrascend.com .

 
 
 

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TerrAscend Celebrates the Opening of its Fifth Cookies Dispensary in Michigan

TerrAscend Celebrates the Opening of its Fifth Cookies Dispensary in Michigan

 
 

TerrAscend Corp. ("TerrAscend" or the "Company") (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator, today announced that its subsidiary, Gage Cannabis Co. ("Gage") recently launched sales at its new flagship cannabis provisioning center in Oxford, Michigan . Located at 450 South Glaspie St., Cookies Oxford is operated by Gage through a partnership with Cookies, the leading lifestyle and cannabis brand in North America . This is TerrAscend's fifth licensed Cookies dispensary in Michigan joining locations in Detroit Ann Arbor Kalamazoo and Jackson .

 
 

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Cookies, a globally recognized cannabis company, offers a collection of over 70 proprietary cannabis cultivars and more than 2,000 products. Based in the Bay Area , Cookies' Co-Founder and CEO Berner is a prolific rapper and entrepreneur along with his partner, Jai, a highly respected cannabis cultivator and breeder. Cookies values the power of the plant and focuses on creating game-changing genetics.

 

Cookies Oxford carries the entire family of Cookies products, including but not limited to Cookies and Lemonnade. The store also sells a full suite of Gage products, including Gage pre-packaged and bulk flower, GAGE distillate carts and concentrates.

 

"We're very excited by the following and the demand that's growing for our brand in one of the biggest and most renowned cannabis markets," said Berner, Co-Founder and CEO of Cookies. "Cookies is proud to expand our partnership with TerrAscend and Gage in bringing our celebrated menu of California flavors to the devoted customers in Michigan ."

 

"TerrAscend is excited to expand our partnership with Cookies in Michigan and open an additional store in the Metro Detroit region," said TerrAscend's Executive Chairman Jason Wild . "Consumers across the Midwest have demanded Cookies' highly sought menu of exclusive products. We're looking forward to future expansions with top-quality brands in Michigan and elsewhere."

 

Iconic Detroit rapper Trick Trick commenced the ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration at Cookies Oxford on Saturday, May 13   th . To celebrate its grand opening, Cookies Oxford hosted on-site activations, including a live DJ, food trucks, vendors and special giveaways. Cookies Oxford is open Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm and 10:00 am - 7:00 pm on Sunday .

 

In addition to the new Cookies provisioning center, the Company has dedicated significant shelf space to the display and sale of Cookies and GAGE products at Gage locations in Adrian , Burton , Battle Creek , Center Line , Detroit , Ferndale , Grand Rapids , Jackson , Kalamazoo , Lansing , and Traverse City .

 

More information can be found at www.cookiesmichigan.com or on Instagram @cookies.michigan.

 
  About TerrAscend  
 

 TerrAscend is a leading North American cannabis operator with vertically integrated operations in Pennsylvania , New Jersey , Maryland , Michigan and California and retail operations in Canada . TerrAscend operates The Apothecarium and Gage dispensary retail locations as well as scaled cultivation, processing, and manufacturing facilities in its core markets. TerrAscend yields consistent, high-quality cannabis, providing industry-leading product selection to both the medical and legal adult-use markets. The Company owns several synergistic businesses including Gage Cannabis, The Apothecarium, Ilera Healthcare, Kind Tree, Legend, State Flower, and Valhalla Confections. For more information visit   www.terrascend.com   .

 
  ABOUT COOKIES  
 

Cookies is the most globally recognized cannabis company; founded in 2010 by Billboard-charting rapper and entrepreneur Berner and Bay Area breeder and cultivator Jai. The company creates game-changing genetics and offers a collection of over 70 proprietary cannabis cultivars and more than 2,000 products. Headquartered in San Francisco , the company is actively involved in advocacy and social impact initiatives to enrich communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. Cookies opened its first retail store in 2018 in Los Angeles , has since expanded to 59 retail locations in 23 markets across 6 countries, and was recently named one of America's Hottest Brands of 2021 by AdAge; the first cannabis brand to ever receive this accolade. To learn more about Cookies, visit cookies.co , and to learn more about Cookies CBD, visit shop.cookies.co .

 

Instagram: @cookiesenterprises
Twitter: @cookiesglobal
Facebook: @cookiesenterprises

 
  ABOUT GAGE  
 

Gage is a premier provider of the high-quality cannabis experience that consumers crave. We bring internationally renowned brands and high end products to the cannabis space. Throughout our journey to becoming the market's choice cannabis provider, we have leaned into creativity and innovation to successfully build our various licensed cultivation, processing and retail operations. We strive to continue our passion of providing the cannabis consumer with the world-class premium cannabis products they want and deserve. To learn more about Gage's mission for the everyday canna-connoisseur, visit www.gagecannabis.com .

 

Instagram: @gagecannabis
Twitter: @gagecannabisco

 
  Caution Regarding Cannabis Operations in the United States   
 

Investors should note that there are significant legal restrictions and regulations that govern the cannabis industry in the United States . Cannabis remains a Schedule I drug under the US Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal under federal law in the United States to, among other things, cultivate, distribute or possess cannabis in the United States . Financial transactions involving proceeds generated by, or intended to promote, cannabis-related business activities in the United States may form the basis for prosecution under applicable US federal money laundering legislation.

 

While the approach to enforcement of such laws by the federal government in the United States has trended toward non-enforcement against individuals and businesses that comply with medical or adult-use cannabis programs in states where such programs are legal, strict compliance with state laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve TerrAscend of liability under U.S. federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against TerrAscend. The enforcement of federal laws in the United States is a significant risk to the business of TerrAscend and any proceedings brought against TerrAscend thereunder may adversely affect TerrAscend's operations and financial performance.

 
  Forward Looking Information  
 

This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as, "may", "would", "could", "will", "likely", "expect", "anticipate", "believe, "intend", "plan", "forecast", "project", "estimate", "outlook" and other similar expressions. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management's experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors relevant in the circumstances, including assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions, the current and future regulatory environment, and the availability of licenses, approvals and permits.

 

Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, current and future market conditions; risks related to federal, state, provincial, territorial, local and foreign government laws, rules and regulations, including federal and state laws in the United States relating to cannabis operations in the United States ; and the risk factors set out in the Company's most recently filed MD&A, filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and in the section titled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2022 and as amended on March 24, 2022 .

 

The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. TerrAscend disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

 
 
 

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TerrAscend Reports Record First Quarter 2023 Revenue

TerrAscend Reports Record First Quarter 2023 Revenue

 
 

  First quarter 2023 record Net Revenue of $69.4 million , an increase of 42.8% year-over-year  

 

  6 th consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth and 3 rd consecutive quarter of positive and increasing cash flow from operations  

 

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The decision has sent shockwaves through an industry once projected to be worth over US$1 billion.

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Consumption habits are changing as edibles, vaping and THC beverages gain traction, especially among younger users, and cannabis companies are adapting their offerings to meet shifting demand.

Meanwhile, regulatory uncertainty, particularly surrounding the future of the US Farm Bill and state-level restrictions on hemp-derived cannabinoids, continues to challenge the market.

Despite these headwinds, production data and long-term growth forecasts suggest the cannabis industry remains on a promising — albeit turbulent — path. Read on for more on key trends to watch in 2025.

Consumption methods evolving post-legalization

Shifts in consumer behavior are reshaping markets across the board, and the cannabis industry is no exception.

While smoking remains the dominant method of cannabis consumption, a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the growing popularity of edibles, vaping and dabbing.

The report notes that vaping and dabbing are particularly pronounced among younger adults.

A separate study published by the American Medical Association and funded in part by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research also points to how product preferences have changed among Canadian users since legalization in 2018.


The study indicates that while the use of flower, cannabis concentrates, oil, tinctures and topicals has decreased during that time, the use of vape cartridges, edibles and beverages has increased.

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In early 2020, Tilray launched a lineup of confectionery, wellness products and beverages through its subsidiary, High Park; Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED,NASDAQ:CGC) made a similar move. These companies gradually brought their products to the US as more states legalized cannabis for medical and/or recreational use.

Today, established cannabis brands typically offer edibles and beverages alongside their other products. Organigram Global (TSX:OGI,NASDAQ:OGI) is one of the newest US entrants, with its April acquisition of Collective Project providing immediate access to the US hemp-derived THC beverage market.

Growing awareness of health and wellness, potentially amplified by the pandemic-led adoption of health trackers, appears to be making an impact on the alcoholic beverage market.

A 2023 Gallup poll reveals a two decade decline in alcohol consumption, particularly among younger adults, suggesting a shift towards more health-conscious lifestyles within this demographic.

Craft beer production declined by 4 percent year-on-year in 2024, according to data collected by the Brewers Association. This marked the largest drop in the industry's history, excluding the pandemic. For small, independent craft breweries, 2024 marked the third consecutive year of declining production. A drop in the number of operating small breweries last year provides further evidence of this trend, with 501 closures in 2024 versus 434 openings.

Challenges in the alcohol market extend beyond the brewing industry, with the New York Times recently reporting the closure of a handful of nightclubs facing decreased alcohol sales alongside rising insurance and rent costs.

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Hemp market growth despite regulatory uncertainty

The burgeoning hemp industry is another segment of the expanding cannabis market.

The legalization of industrial hemp — defined as cannabis with a THC concentration of 0.3 percent or less — through the 2018 Farm Bill led to initial investment and optimistic projections for CBD wellness products and various industrial applications. The sector’s rapid evolution also brought the rise of hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids, creating a market that presented both opportunities and complexities for participants.

However, after an initial boom, a lack of infrastructure and clearly defined regulations for CBD, as well as state-level variations and market oversupply, ultimately contributed to a quick retraction.

2024 was a pivotal year for the US hemp industry, as the hemp-related provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill — originally set to expire in September 2023, but extended to December 31, 2024 — created an urgent need to address critical issues like THC limits and the regulation of novel hemp-derived cannabinoids. A major point of contention was the proposed shift from defining hemp based on Delta-9 THC concentration (0.3 percent or less) to “total THC,” which includes THCA.

This change had the potential to significantly impact farmers and processors, as many hemp varieties that are compliant under the Delta-9 THC rule could exceed the 0.3 percent limit when THCA is included.

Various bills and amendments were proposed in 2024 as part of the Farm Bill discussions, each with different approaches to regulating hemp. Separate regulatory frameworks for industrial hemp and hemp grown for cannabinoids were suggested, and many states took their own action, leading to a patchwork of regulations and even outright bans.

Despite challenges, data from the US Department of Agriculture suggests signs of recovery.

The department's annual National Hemp Report from 2024 points to an 18 percent increase in industrial hemp production value between 2022 and 2023, with output growth seen in specific sectors like floral (18 percent), fiber (133 percent) and seed hemp (414 percent). The 2025 report from the Department of Agriculture indicates further expansion, with notable increases observed in both acreage (up 64 percent from 2023) and value (46 percent).

The 2024 Farm Bill ultimately did not pass, and right now the hemp industry is operating under a temporary extension of the 2018 Farm Bill under the American Relief Act of 2025, signed into law on December 21, 2024.

The 2018 Farm Bill is now set to expire on September 30, 2025.

While analysts for Markets and Markets project that the North American hemp industry will grow at a CAGR of 22.4 percent and ultimately reach a valuation of US$30.24 billion by 2029, the future of the industry will be heavily influenced by the outcome of the ongoing Farm Bill discussions.

US cannabis legalization remains stalled

Although there is clear demand for cannabis products, the now-defunct rescheduling process in the US is likely to continue casting a shadow of uncertainty over the industry's long-term trajectory.

Legal and procedural delays, including allegations of improper conduct and bias within the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), led to hearing cancellations, and the new administration of US President Donald Trump has brought leadership changes to key agencies like the DEA and the Department of Justice.

Terry Cole, who Trump nominated to be DEA administrator on February 11, has a history of opposing cannabis legalization in the country. Similarly, Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick to lead the justice department, staunchly opposed a movement to legalize medical cannabis during her tenure as Florida’s attorney general.

While there have been bipartisan efforts in Congress to end federal cannabis prohibition and establish regulations for eventual legalization, the DEA’s actions and statements indicate a potential stall or reversal of progress.

In addition to that, new research is adding complexity to the debate.

A study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry this past March highlights an association between the use of high-potency cannabis strains and increased risks of psychosis, a factor that may not have been fully considered by the Department of Health and Human Services. As stronger cannabis strains become more widely available, a reassessment of their potential health risks may be required.

Investor takeaway

While the cannabis industry holds promise for growth and innovation, investors must remain acutely aware of the regulatory uncertainties and market volatility that will undoubtedly shape its trajectory in the years to come.

Don’t forget to follow us @INN_Cannabis for real-time news updates!

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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