William Sumner
It’s time for your Daily Hit of cannabis financial news for August 29, 2019.
On the Site
Tilray
Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) will be buying Alberta-based dispensary chain FOUR20 through its wholly-owned subsidiary of High Park Holdings Ltd. The recreational retail brand provides adult-use cannabis consumers with a premium retail experience focused on high-quality product selection, education, and community. FOUR20 currently operates six licensed retail locations and has 16 additional high-traffic locations secured in desirable locations in Alberta, including Canmore, Calgary, and Edmonton.
Food, Drug or Something Else: What is Hemp-Derived CBD?
It has been just over a month since the public comment period closed in the wake of the public hearing held by the FDA, “Scientific Data and Information about Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds”. Over 4,000 comments were docketed, ranging from controlled scientific data submissions to tales of miracle cures to horror stories. It will be interesting to see what the agency gleans from the docket.
Los Angeles Bringing Back The “War on Drugs” for Illegal Commercial Cannabis Activity
Bringing Back The War – A bit of background on illegal storefront dispensaries tells us And the enforcement in California will come from both state and local authorities. The City of Los Angeles recently launched a massive crackdown on unlicensed, illegal cannabis businesses, filing misdemeanor charges against more than 500 people and shutting down 105 illegal cannabis businesses, including cultivation operations, extraction labs, and delivery companies across the city
In Other News
Cansortium
Cansortium Inc. (CSE:TIUM.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF) reported its second quarter revenue today. Consolidated revenue increased to $6.1 million. The consolidated net loss was $5.3 million. Consolidated EBITDA was $1.8 million. “While we continued to execute our strategy to expand cultivation, processing, and dispensaries during the second quarter, a combination of unexpected delays in construction needed in order to secure final regulatory approvals at our Tampa cultivation Phase 2 expansion, as well as delays in opening certain previously planned Florida dispensaries, led to second quarter revenues that were lower than originally anticipated. As a result, we are experiencing an approximate six-month delay on our plans presented earlier in the year,” said Cansortium CEO Jose Hidalgo.
Vireo Health
Today, Vireo Health International, Inc. (CNSX: VREO) (OTCQX: VREOF) reported its financial results for the second quarter. Operating revenue totaled $7.2 million, and the net loss was approximately $1.9 million. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA were $0.8 million and $2.3 million, respectively. “Increasing patient enrollment in Minnesota and New York continued contributing to organic revenue growth during the second quarter, and wholesale demand trends in Maryland and Pennsylvania have also been encouraging signs that our products can compete effectively within a broader marketplace,” said Vireo Founder and CEO, Kyle Kingsley.
Gabriella’s Kitchen
Gabriella’s Kitchen Inc. (CSE: GABY) also released their financial results for the quarter. Revenue was $2.5 million, up from $319,737 in the same period in the previous year. The gross loss declined from $264,607 to $49,712. As of June 30, 2019, the company has $11.5 million in cash and $37.3 million in assets. “When we announced our target on May 7, 2019 of $35 million in pro-forma revenue for the fiscal year, we took into account that Q2 would be a slower quarter due to the delayed closing of our $20 million raise, the company’s short-term decision to allocate available capital to maintain relationships and shelf space with dispensaries, and the transitioning from a shared distribution model in Southern California to a sole distribution model, staffed with our internal salespeople,” said Margot Micallef, Founder and CEO of GABY.
