William Sumner
It’s time for your Daily Hit of cannabis financial news for August 28, 2019.
On the Site
SLANG Worldwide
SLANG Worldwide Inc. (CNSX: SLNG) delivered its financial results in Canadian dollars for the second quarter ending June 30, 2019, with revenue increased sequentially by 44% to $7.2 million and a big jump over last year’s $440,000 for the same time period. More importantly, Slang reported a net income of $17.5 million in the quarter versus a net loss of $13 million for the same time period in 2018. An even bigger accomplishment sequentially with a net loss of $16.1 million in the first quarter.
Environmental Issues Decided For San Diego Cannabis Dispensaries
On August 19, 2019, the Supreme Court of California issued a unanimous opinion in Union of Medical Marijuana Patients, Inc. (“UMMP”) v. City of San Diego. Except for the parties and the limited number of individuals who follow litigation involving environmental law, this case has moved through the California court system with little notice.
Texas Cannabis Report Ceases Publishing
In June 2013 Texas Cannabis Report launched as a premier news agency dedicated to covering the issue of cannabis activism and policy. Texans did not have a reliable source of news in this area, prompting our formation. Six years later there has been much progress made in ensuring this under-served community has access to quality and reliable information.
Green Thumb Industries
Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE: GTII) (OTCQX: GTBIF) reported that its second-quarter revenue increased 228% to $44.7 million for the period ending June 30, 2019, over last year’s $13.6 million. Revenue grew 60% over the first quarter of 2019. The company said that the revenue growth was driven by organic growth across GTI’s consumer products and retail businesses, strategic acquisitions and increased store traffic.
In Other News
TILT Holdings
TILT Holdings Inc. (CSE: TILT) (OTCQB: SVVTF) has released its financial results for the quarter ending on June 30, 2019. Revenue was $39 million, up 13% from the previous quarter. EBITDA was a loss of $4 million, up from a loss of $7.9 million. The net loss was $48.9 million. “The second quarter was a highly productive period for TILT. We continue to optimize our organization, including the dismissal and re-alignment of senior leadership, accelerate integration efforts, dramatically reduce overhead and instill an enhanced focus on profitable growth. TILT is making progress on our key initiatives to drive operational stability and progress toward profitability…” commented TILT Holdings interim CEO Mark Scatterday.
Origin House
Origin House (CSE: OH) (OTCQX: ORHOF) released its financial results for the three and six month period ending on June 30, 2019. Revenue for the quarter was $21.4 million. The gross margin was $4.4 million and adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $21 million. The net loss was $34.9 million. “”I am very proud of the entire Origin House team for generating another quarter of record revenue growth, leveraging the California brand support and distribution platform we built over the past several years, to deliver results for shareholders,” said Origin House CEO Marc Lustic.
Curaleaf Holdings
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) announced the release of its financial results for the second quarter. Total revenue for the quarter rose from $35.25 million in the previous quarter to $48.48 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $3.35 million, up from a loss of $3.6 million. The net loss was $24.54 million. “With the industry’s largest operational footprint, we have the scale to rapidly accelerate growth across the country. I continue to believe Curaleaf is the best positioned operator in the cannabis space with the potential to create substantial shareholder value,” said Curaleaf CEO Joseph Lusardi.
TerrAscend
TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase ABI SF, LLC, which operates a Bay Area cannabis cultivation facility and owns the premium cannabis brand State Flower. Initially, TerrAscend agreed to purchase 49.9% of State Flower for $2.85 million, along with extending a line of credit up to $3.75 million for cultivation facility improvements. The company has since upped its stake to 50.1%.
Vibe Bioscience
Vibe Bioscience Ltd. (CSE: VIBE) released its financial results for the three and six months ending on June 30, 2019. Quarterly revenue rose from $1.31 million in the first quarter to $3.09 million. The gross margin was $1.2 million and adjusted EBITDA was $113,322.
