William Sumner
It’s time for your Daily Hit of cannabis financial news for May 1, 2019.
On The Site
Curaleaf
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) is going to acquire Cura Partners, Inc. the owners of the Oregon-based Select brand, in an all-stock deal valued at C$1.27 billion or $948.8 million. The company said that the acquisition includes Select’s manufacturing, processing, distribution, marketing, and retailing operations and all adult-use cannabis products marketed under the Select brand name, including all intellectual property. The deal is expected to close in 2019.
Emerald Health
Emerald Health Therapeutics, Inc. (TSXV: EMH) (OTCQX: EMHTF) delivered fourth quarter and 2018 results along with an update of its first-quarter sales. The revenue in the fourth quarter was $1.1 million versus last year’s $279 thousand for the same time period. The net loss in the fourth quarter was $13.9 million, higher than the third quarter’s losses of $6.4 million.
WeedMD
The licensed cannabis producer and distributor WeedMD Inc. (TSX-V: WMD) (OTCQX: WDDMF) announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2018. WeedMD’s revenue for the full year grew from $1.4 million to $8.2 million, representing an increase of 456%. The company’s net and comprehensive loss declined dramatically, falling from $8.8 million to just $895,128.
In Other News
Golden Leaf
Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. (CSE: GLH) (OTCQB: GLDFF) has reported its financial results for the 2018 fiscal year. Full-year revenue was $16.5 million, up 43% from $11.5 million in 2017. Gross profit declined slightly from 15% of total revenue ($1.7 million) to 13.3% of revenue ($2.2 million). The company’s comprehensive loss declined significantly, falling from $55.9 million in 2017 to $4.4 million, and its net loss was $4.6 million. “Looking forward, we remain focused on growing revenue by expanding our retail footprint, product array and cultivation presence throughout the U.S. and Canada. At the same time, we are committed to growing responsibly while improving our margin growth and EBITDA. Towards that end, we have taken several measures this year to increase efficiencies throughout our organization to lower costs, increase cash flow and improve our overall financial performance,” said Golden Leaf CEO William Kulczycki.
Dixie Brands
Today, Dixie Brands Inc. (CSE: DIXI.U) (OTC: DXBRF) (Frankfurt: 0QV) announced their financial results for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2018. Revenue for the year was $5.7 million, up 73% from $3.3 million in the previous year. Fourth quarter revenue was $1.5 million. The gross profit margin was 52% ($3.01 million), up from 47% ($1.5 million) in 2017. Net losses rose significantly, climbing from $4.3 million in the previous year to $21.23 million. Company management attributes the steep climb to “significant increase in operating and other expenses,” such as its reverse takeover of Academy Explorations Limited and public listing activities. “The financing and public listing we completed in the final weeks of 2018 set the stage for a breakout year in 2019,” said Chuck Smith, President and CEO, Dixie Brands. “Dixie accomplished a lot as a private company, building up an industry-leading portfolio of more than 100 commercialized products. We are very excited by our opportunities to invest our capital into strengthening our distribution network and market presence to accelerate our growth.”
Weekend Unlimited
Weekend Unlimited Inc. (CSE: POT) (FSE: 0OS1) (OTCQB: WKULF) today announced the appointment of Chris Backus as Interim President and CEO, effective immediately. Backus was appointed to the company’s Board in March of this year and previously served as a former Senior Officer and Manager with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Backus will focus on the launch of the company’s wknd! brand product line, generating revenues with CHAMP and Verve beverages in the USA, and the ramp-up of the Northern Lights Organics hemp farm in Canada. “’I am energized to accept this leadership role with Weekend Unlimited. Working with the Board and the team, my focus is entirely toward harnessing the Company’s assets to deliver results for shareholders,”’ said. Backus. “This means an immediate mandate to execute on ready-to-go initiatives that will drive revenues while building strong consumer awareness of the Company’s brands. Simultaneously, we will responsibly advance our initiatives supporting growth in the longer term.”
