Debra Borchardt
Cannabis real estate firm Zoned Properties, Inc. (OTCQB: ZDPY) announced its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2019, following the market close on Thursday. Revenues for Zoned Properties were $1.26 million for the year versus $1.24 million for 2018.
The company reported that operating expenses were $1.26 million for 2019 versus $3.20 million for 2018, which included a one-time non-cash write-off of $1.85 million related to deferred rent receivables in the second quarter of 2018.
“Zoned Properties closed 2019 with a tight capital structure, a clean balance sheet with no toxic debt, and a positive cash position, a rarity among companies operating in the regulated cannabis industry. We have a strong, unleveraged portfolio of triple-net leased properties producing passive rental revenue that are positioned for large-scale expansion and increased value potential. I am extremely excited about our opportunity to utilize the past year’s achievements to scale Zoned Properties in the coming years,” commented Bryan McLaren, Chief Executive Officer.
Cannabis Franchise Investment
Earlier this week, Zoned announced it had partnered with a start-up cannabis franchise organization. Zoned Properties made an initial investment of $100,000 into the start-up cannabis franchise organization, in the form of a 5-year Convertible Debenture that bears interest at the rate of 6.5% per year. Assuming full conversion of the Convertible Debenture, at the sole discretion of the company, Zoned Properties would own a 33% membership interest in the organization. McLaren will also serve on the franchise organization’s management committee to oversee the investment and provide advisory expertise.
“With this strategically placed investment, we are thrilled to formalize our partnership with an exciting and innovative new organization,” commented Bryan McLaren, Chief Executive Officer. “The founders of the start-up cannabis franchise organization have significant industry experience that we believe will be an important growth driver for Zoned Properties. We plan to release further details about the partnership and the start-up organization in the coming months.”
Looking Ahead
“I believe 2020 will be a transformative year for the cannabis industry. As we continue to execute on our strategic plan, Zoned Properties is positioned to play an important leadership role in shaping this emerging industry while capitalizing on this transformation for the benefit of all stakeholders,” continued Mr. McLaren. “Subsequent to the 2019 year-end, Zoned Properties was validated by the United Nations and One Carbon World as the first cannabis industry-focused business to achieve carbon neutrality, we completed a $100,000 investment in an exciting new franchise start-up organization, and we have continued to expand our advisory services across the cannabis industry. We very much look forward to sharing tangible updates as we work to grow Zoned Properties as an industry-wide leader.”
The stock was listed from its 52-week of 13 cents to lately trade at 17 cents.
