Debra Borchardt
Aleafia Health Inc. (TSX: ALEF)(OTC: ALEAF) has terminated its deal to buy cannabis from Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA)(NYSE: APHA) saying Aphria failed to meet its supply obligations. The deal that was agreed to on September 11, 2018 said that Aphria would provide up to 175,000 kg equivalents of cannabis products over an initial five-year term, commencing May 1, 2019.
“Following Aphria’s failure to meet its supply obligations under the Supply Agreement, Emblem has exercised its contractual right to terminate the Supply Agreement in accordance with its terms. The termination of the Supply Agreement by Emblem was made without prejudice to its rights accrued to the date of termination (including its rights to be refunded the unused balance of its deposit) and its rights to seek damages as a result of Aphria’s default and termination thereunder.”
Aleafia said the termination should not affect the company. A few weeks ago, Aleafia told the market on Tuesday that it will achieve positive net income for the quarter ending September 30, 2019. The company also stated that it had $51 million in cash on hand.
With regards to production, the company also stated a few weeks ago that harvesting is expected to begin in two weeks at the Port Perry facility, whose expansion phase is expected to be finished this November. The Niagara Greenhouse Phase I remains in a grow-ready state pending receipt of a Health Canada Cultivation Licence. Remaining retrofitting is limited to two final growing rooms in the facility’s Phase II portion, which are expected to be completed in October 2019. All other non-cultivation infrastructures including trimming & drying room, shipping, and disposal areas are entirely complete.
Aphria Comments
Aphria released a statement saying, “We are disappointed that Aleafia has chosen to terminate its Agreement with Aphria Inc. The Company had every intention of fulfilling its obligations under the Agreement. As a large shareholder of Aleafia, Aphria made good faith efforts to ensure continuation of the Agreement understanding it was in the best interest of all parties involved. However, the termination of this legacy Agreement frees up significant supply allowing the Company to service its brands that are in high-demand across the country.”
Aphria stock is falling over 5% to $5.11, while Aleafia is down over 2% to 63 cents.
