UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May, 2019
Commission file number: 001-38783
Village Farms International, Inc.
(Translation of Registrants name into English)
4700-80 th Street
Delta, British Columbia Canada
V4K 3N3
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
☐ Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F
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INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the registration statement on Form S-8 (Registration Number 333-230298) of Village Farms International, Inc. and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.
Exhibit 99.3 to this Report on Form 6-K shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Village Farms International, Inc. | ||||
(Registrant) | ||||
By: |
/s/ Stephen C. Ruffini |
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Stephen C. Ruffini | ||||
Date: May 9, 2019 | Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit 99.1 | Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements | |
Exhibit 99.2 | Managements Discussion and Analysis | |
Exhibit 99.3 | Press Release dated May 9, 2019 |
Exhibit 99.1
Village Farms International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
(Unaudited)
Village Farms International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position
(In thousands of United States dollars)
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 6,188 | $ | 11,920 | ||||
Trade receivables |
9,789 | 11,292 | ||||||
Amounts due from joint ventures (note 7) |
11,223 | 10,873 | ||||||
Other receivables |
267 | 332 | ||||||
Inventories (note 4) |
22,888 | 22,485 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and deposits |
1,030 | 889 | ||||||
Biological asset (note 5) |
5,170 | 4,230 | ||||||
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Total current assets |
56,555 | 62,021 | ||||||
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Non-current assets |
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Property, plant and equipment (note 6) |
69,583 | 77,479 | ||||||
Right-of-use assets (note 3) |
4,276 | | ||||||
Investment in joint ventures (note 7) |
41,319 | 18,108 | ||||||
Other assets |
3,968 | 2,207 | ||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 175,701 | $ | 159,815 | ||||
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LIABILITIES |
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Current liabilities |
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Line of credit |
$ | 5,000 | $ | 2,000 | ||||
Trade payables |
11,208 | 14,601 | ||||||
Current maturities of long-term debt (note 8) |
3,449 | 3,414 | ||||||
Accrued liabilities |
4,299 | 3,509 | ||||||
Lease liabilties - current (note 3) |
801 | 78 | ||||||
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Total current liabilities |
24,757 | 23,602 | ||||||
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Non-current liabilities |
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Long-term debt (note 8) |
31,611 | 32,445 | ||||||
Deferred tax liability |
5,814 | 1,920 | ||||||
Lease liabilities (note 3) |
3,524 | 102 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
1,134 | 1,050 | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
66,840 | 59,119 | ||||||
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SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Share capital |
61,832 | 60,872 | ||||||
Contributed surplus |
2,681 | 2,198 | ||||||
Revaluation surplus (note 6) |
3,351 | 4,321 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(518 | ) | (562 | ) | ||||
Retained earnings |
41,515 | 33,867 | ||||||
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Total shareholders equity |
108,861 | 100,696 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 175,701 | $ | 159,815 | ||||
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Subsequent event (note 17) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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Village Farms International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Shareholders Equity
(In thousands of United States dollars, except for shares outstanding)
(Unaudited)
Number of | Accumulated Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common | Share | Contributed | Revaluation | Comprehensive | Retained | Shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Capital | Surplus | Surplus | (Loss) Income | Earnings | Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2018 (restated - note 3) |
42,242,612 | $ | 36,115 | $ | 1,726 | $ | 4,321 | $ | (391 | ) | $ | 39,012 | $ | 80,783 | ||||||||||||||
Shares issued on exercise of stock options |
205,001 | 169 | | | | | 169 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation (note 16) |
| | 118 | | | | 118 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cumulative translation adjustment |
| | | | (55 | ) | | (55 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss |
| | | | | (1,143 | ) | (1,143 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Balance at March 31, 2018 |
42,447,613 | $ | 36,284 | $ | 1,844 | $ | 4,321 | $ | (446 | ) | $ | 37,869 | $ | 79,872 | ||||||||||||||
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Balance at January 1, 2019 |
47,642,672 | $ | 60,872 | $ | 2,198 | $ | 4,321 | $ | (562 | ) | $ | 33,867 | $ | 100,696 | ||||||||||||||
Shares issued on exercise of stock options |
15,999 | 54 | (18 | ) | | | | 36 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation (note 16) |
153,332 | 908 | 501 | | | | 1,409 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance costs |
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Cumulative translation adjustment |
| | | | 44 | | 44 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification of previously recorded revaluation gain of land (note 6) |
| | | (970 | ) | | | (970 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
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Balance at March 31, 2019 |
47,812,003 | $ | 61,832 | $ | 2,681 | $ | 3,351 | $ | (518 | ) | $ | 41,515 | $ | 108,861 | ||||||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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Village Farms International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Loss
(In thousands of United States dollars, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2019 | 2018 | |||||||
Sales (note 14) |
$ | 31,890 | $ | 29,490 | ||||
Cost of sales (note 11) |
(31,582 | ) | (25,902 | ) | ||||
Change in biological asset (note 5) |
(100 | ) | (659 | ) | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses (note 11) |
(5,432 | ) | (3,475 | ) | ||||
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Loss from operations |
(5,224 | ) | (546 | ) | ||||
Interest expense, net |
607 | 598 | ||||||
Foreign exchange gain |
(278 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||
Other expense, net |
132 | (18 | ) | |||||
Share of (income) loss from joint ventures (note 7) |
(4,268 | ) | 237 | |||||
Gain on disposal of assets (note 6) |
(13,566 | ) | | |||||
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Income before income taxes |
12,149 | (1,356 | ) | |||||
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes |
4,501 | (213 | ) | |||||
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Net income (loss) |
$ | 7,648 | $ | (1,143 | ) | |||
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Basic income (loss) per share (note 15) |
$ | 0.16 | $ | (0.03 | ) | |||
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Diluted income (loss) per share (note 15) |
$ | 0.15 | $ | (0.03 | ) | |||
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Foreign currency translation adjustment |
44 | (55 | ) | |||||
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Comprehensive income (loss) |
$ | 7,692 | $ | (1,198 | ) | |||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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Village Farms International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands of United States dollars)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2019 | 2018 | |||||||
Cash flows used in operating activities: |
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Net income (loss) |
$ | 7,648 | $ | (1,143 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
1,926 | 1,801 | ||||||
Share of (income) loss from joint ventures (note 7) |
(4,268 | ) | 237 | |||||
Interest expense |
743 | 598 | ||||||
Interest income |
(136 | ) | | |||||
Gain on disposal of assets (note 7) |
(13,566 | ) | | |||||
Share-based compensation (note 16) |
1,409 | 118 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
3,892 | (216 | ) | |||||
Change in biological asset (note 5) |
100 | 659 | ||||||
Changes in non-cash working capital items (note 13) |
(2,377 | ) | (7,390 | ) | ||||
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Net cash used in operating activities |
(4,629 | ) | (5,336 | ) | ||||
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Purchases of property, plant and equipment, net of rebate |
3 | (348 | ) | |||||
Note receivables to joint ventures (note 7) |
(2,311 | ) | | |||||
Proceeds from sale of asset |
60 | | ||||||
Investment in joint ventures (note 7) |
(281 | ) | | |||||
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Net cash used in investing activities |
(2,529 | ) | (348 | ) | ||||
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from borrowings |
3,000 | 3,000 | ||||||
Repayments on borrowings |
(838 | ) | (77 | ) | ||||
Interest paid on long-term debt, net |
(558 | ) | (598 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
34 | 169 | ||||||
Payments on capital lease obligations |
(212 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
1,426 | 2,477 | ||||||
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(5,732 | ) | (3,222 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
11,920 | 7,091 | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ | 6,188 | $ | 3,869 | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
(In thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts and unless otherwise noted)
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NATURE OF OPERATIONS |
Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF the parent company, together with its subsidiaries, the Company) is incorporated under the Canada Business Corporation Act . VFFs principal operating subsidiaries as at March 31, 2019 are Village Farms Canada Limited Partnership (VFCLP), Village Farms, L.P. (VFLP), and VF Clean Energy, Inc. (VFCE). The address of the registered office of VFF is 4700 80 th Street, Delta, British Columbia, Canada, V4K 3N3. VFF owns a 65% equity interest in Village Fields Hemp USA LLC (VF Hemp) and a 50% equity interest in Pure Sunfarms Corp. (Pure Sunfarms), both of which are recorded as Investments in Joint Ventures (note 7).
The Companys shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol VFF and are also listed in the United States on the Nasdaq Capital Market (Nasdaq) under the symbol VFF.
The Company owns and operates sophisticated, highly intensive agricultural greenhouse facilities in British Columbia and Texas, where it produces, markets and sells premium-quality tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers. The Company also markets and sells third party produce through its subsidiaries. The Company, through its subsidiary VFCE, owns and operates a 7.0 MW power plant that generates electricity. The Companys joint venture, Pure Sunfarms, is a licensed producer and supplier of cannabis products to be sold to other licensed providers and provincial governments across Canada and internationally. The Companys joint venture VF Hemp is in the start of stage of becoming an outdoor cultivator of high cannabidiol (CBD) hemp and CBD extraction in multiple states throughout the United States
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BASIS OF PRESENTATION |
Statement of Compliance
The Companys unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and its interpretations, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), as applicable to interim financial statements, including International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34, Interim Financial Reporting. They do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statement disclosures and should be read in conjunction with the Companys audited annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, which were prepared in accordance with IFRS.
Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis. The accounting policies have been applied consistently in all material respects. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared by applying the same accounting policies, assessments of estimates and judgments, and methods of computation as compared with the most recent annual consolidated financial statements with the exception of IFRS 16, Leases as described in Note 3.
Basis of Measurement
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements (interim financial statements) have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following material items in the interim statement of financial position (interim statement of financial position):
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biological assets are measured at fair value less costs to sell; |
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land is valued at fair market value; and |
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marketable equity securities are measured at fair value through profit and loss. |
Functional and Presentation Currency
The functional currency for each entity included in these interim financial statements is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. These interim financial statements are presented in United States dollars (U.S. dollars) which have been rounded to the nearest thousands, except per share amounts. Currency conversion to U.S. dollars is performed in accordance with IAS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates .
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VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
(In thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts and unless otherwise noted)
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CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
These changes were made in accordance with the applicable transitional provisions.
Amendments to IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements , and IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures establishes the criteria for accounting for joint ventures. Investments in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. The equity method involves recording the initial investment at cost and subsequently adjusting the carrying value of the investment for the proportionate share of the profit or loss, other comprehensive income or loss and any other changes in the joint ventures net assets such as dividends. At each statement of financial position date, the Company will consider whether there is objective evidence that its investment in the joint venture is impaired. If there is such evidence of impairment, the Company will determine the amount of the impairment and a loss will be recorded in the condensed consolidated interim statement of income (loss) (interim statement of income (loss)). The adoption of the amendments to IFRS 11 did not have and impact on the Companys interim financial statements.
IFRS 16, Leases , was issued in January 2016 to replace IAS 17, Leases , and related Interpretations. IFRS 16 establishes the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract, i.e. the customer (lessee) and the supplier (lessor) to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet.
On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted IFRS 16 using the updated modified retrospective transition approach and did not restate prior periods. The Companys classes of assets include land leases, building leases and equipment leases.
On adoption, the Company recognized lease liabilities in relation to leases which had previously been classified as operating leases under the principles of IAS 17, Leases . These lease liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the borrowing rate of the Company. The weighted average incremental borrowing rate applied to the lease liabilities on January 1, 2019 was 6.25%. These leases are included in right-of-use assets, short-term lease liabilities and long-term lease liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet. Right-of-use assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
For leases previously classified as finance leases the entity recognized the carrying amount of the lease asset and lease liability immediately before transition as the carrying amount of the right of use asset and the lease liability at the date of initial application.
Additionally, the Company has elected the short-term lease exception for all classes of assets, and does not apply the recognition requirements for leases of 12 months or less, and recognizes lease payments for short-term leases as expense either straight-line over the lease term or as incurred depending on whether the lease payments are fixed or variable. These elections are applied consistently for all leases.
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Operating lease commitments disclosed as at December 31, 2018 |
$ | 5,064 | ||
Less: short-term leases recognized on a straight-line basis as expense |
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Discounted using the lessees incremental borrowing rate of 6.25% at the date of initial application |
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Add: additional leases identified on adoption of IFRS 16 |
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Add: finance lease liabilities recognized as at December 31, 2018 |
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Lease liability recognized as at January 1, 2019 |
$ | 4,537 | ||
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Current lease liabilities |
1,022 | |||
Non-current lease liabilities |
3,515 | |||
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VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
(In thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts and unless otherwise noted)
The recognized right-of-use assets relate to the following types of assets:
December 31, 2018 | January 1, 2019 | |||||||
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$ | | $ | 140 | ||||
Building |
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176 | 380 | ||||||
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$ | 176 | $ | 4,537 | ||||
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INVENTORIES |
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Deferred crop costs |
$ | 26,193 | $ | 24,649 | ||||
Purchased produce inventory |
535 | 643 | ||||||
Biological asset adjustment (note 5) |
(3,911 | ) | (2,871 | ) | ||||
Spare parts inventory |
71 | 64 | ||||||
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BIOLOGICAL ASSET |
Information about the biological asset presented on the interim statements of financial position and in the interim statements of income (loss) is as follows:
March 31,
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Estimated sales value - biological asset |
$ | 11,646 | $ | 8,004 | $ | 12,793 | ||||||
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Estimated remaining costs to complete |
5,901 | 3,304 | 6,127 | |||||||||
Estimated selling costs |
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5,170 | 4,230 | 5,999 | |||||||||
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1,259 | 1,359 | 1,534 | |||||||||
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1,359 | 2,193 | 2,193 | |||||||||
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$ | (100 | ) | $ | (834 | ) | $ | (659 | ) | |||
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT |
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
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Cost |
$ | 9,047 | $ | 3,820 | $ | 77,003 | $ | 65,664 | $ | 552 | $ | 156,086 | ||||||||||||
Accumulated depreciation |
| (2,308 | ) | (36,289 | ) | (40,186 | ) | | (78,783 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 9,047 | $ | 1,512 | $ | 40,714 | $ | 25,478 | $ | 552 | $ | 77,303 | ||||||||||||
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VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
(In thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts and unless otherwise noted)
Three Months ended March 31, 2019 |
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Opening net book value |
$ | 9,047 | $ | 1,512 | $ | 40,714 | $ | 25,478 | $ | 552 | $ | 77,303 | ||||||||||||
Additions/transfers |
166 | 166 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Placed in service |
(12 | ) | (12 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Disposals |
(1,848 | ) | (4,489 | ) | (4,178 | ) | (10,515 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Accum deprec on disposal |
1,934 | 2,305 | 4,239 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation expense |
(21 | ) | (590 | ) | (1,056 | ) | (1,667 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
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$ | 7,199 | $ | 1,491 | $ | 37,575 | $ | 22,612 | $ | 706 | $ | 69,583 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 7,199 | $ | 3,819 | $ | 72,510 | $ | 60,862 | $ | 706 | $ | 145,096 | ||||||||||||
Accumulated depreciation |
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$ | 7,199 | $ | 1,491 | $ | 37,575 | $ | 22,612 | $ | 706 | $ | 69,583 | ||||||||||||
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Depreciation related to the greenhouse facilities and equipment is expensed in cost of sales. Land is the only item of property, plant and equipment that is stated at fair values. On March 31, 2019, Pure Sunfarms exercised its option to acquire the Delta 2 assets and operations. Delta 2 land was disposed of as part of that transaction (note 7). The revaluation surplus related to Delta 2 of $1.7 million, net of taxes, that was previously recorded as a component of equity, was reclassified and included as part of the gain on disposal of assets recorded in the interim statements of income (loss).
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INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURES |
Pure Sunfarms Corp.
On June 6, 2017, the Company entered into an agreement to form Pure Sunfarms, a B.C. corporation, with Emerald Health Therapeutics Inc. (Emerald). The purpose of Pure Sunfarms is to produce, market and distribute cannabis in Canada. Village Farms has a 50% ownership interest in Pure Sunfarms in the form of common shares. The Company has concluded that the agreement constitutes a joint arrangement where joint control is shared with Emerald and therefore has accounted for Pure Sunfarms in accordance with IFRS 11 and IAS 28, using the equity method.
On July 5, 2018, the Company and Emerald Health Therapeutics Canada Inc. (a subsidiary of Emerald) (together, the Shareholders) entered into a Shareholder Loan Agreement (the Loan Agreement) with Pure Sunfarms, whereby, as at March 31, 2019, the Shareholders had each contributed CA$13,000 (US$10,082) the form of a demand loan to Pure Sunfarms. Effective January 1, 2019, the loan amounts bear simple interest at the rate of 6.2% per annum, calculated semi-annually. Interest will accrue and be payable upon demand being made by both Shareholders (see note 10).
On March 30, 2019, Pure Sunfarms exercised its option to utilize the Delta 2 assets and operations. The contribution of the assets has been accounted for as a disposal of the land, greenhouse facility and other assets in exchange for 25,000,000 common shares of Pure Sunfarms. This was a non-cash transaction, and it was estimated that the fair value of the land, building and other assets was CA$25 million (US$18.7 million) at the date of contribution. The Company recognized a gain of $13.6 million on the contribution of the fixed assets. The Company had previously recorded a fair value increase on the Delta 2 land being contributed (2016 - $2.0 million), which was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes of $1.0 million. As a result of the contribution of the Delta 2 land, this amount has been recycled to the interim statements of income, and has been included in the gain noted above. As at March 31, 2019, the total investment in Pure Sunfarms of US$41.1 million is recorded in the interim statements of financial position. Final determination with respect to the transfer of the land, building and equipment will not be made until year end. As such, the investment and related gain on disposal of assets may be adjusted at year end.
The Companys share of the joint venture consists of the following:
Balance, January 1, 2019 |
$ | 18,108 | ||
Investments in joint venture |
18,661 | |||
Transaction costs |
55 | |||
Share of net income for the year |
4,298 | |||
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$ | 41,122 | ||
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VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
(In thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts and unless otherwise noted)
Summarized financial information of Pure Sunfarms (in $000s of CAD):
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 7,027 | $ | 2,362 | ||||
Trade receivables |
12,807 | 1,312 | ||||||
Inventory |
7,090 | 8,356 | ||||||
Biological asset |
18,192 | 7,388 | ||||||
Other current assets |
872 | 996 | ||||||
Non-current assets |
101,001 | 67,263 | ||||||
Current liabilities |
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Trade payables |
(4,290 | ) | (9,361 | ) | ||||
Borrowings due to joint venture partners |
(28,296 | ) | (26,523 | ) | ||||
Other current liabilities |
(6,224 | ) | (3,582 | ) | ||||
Non-current liabilities |
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Borrowings long term |
(18,500 | ) | | |||||
Deferred tax liability |
(5,228 | ) | (2,688 | ) | ||||
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$ | 84,451 | $ | 45,523 | ||||
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Reconciliation of net assets : |
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Accumulated retained earnings |
$ | 16,951 | $ | 5,523 | ||||
Contributions from joint venture partners |
67,500 | 40,000 | ||||||
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March 31, 2019 |
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March 31, 2018 |
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Revenue |
$ | 14,359 | $ | | ||||
Cost of sales* |
(5,076 | ) | | |||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
(1,328 | ) | (554 | ) | ||||
Change in fair value of bio-asset |
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16,069 | (554 | ) | |||||
Interest expense, net |
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Foreign exchange gain |
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Other income, net |
(13 | ) | (50 | ) | ||||
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16,133 | (604 | ) | |||||
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Village Fields Hemp USA LLC
On February 27, 2019, the Company entered into a joint venture with Nature Crisp, LLC (Nature Crisp) to form VF Hemp for the objective of outdoor cultivation of high percentage cannabidiol (CBD) hemp and CBD extraction in multiple states throughout the United States. VF Hemp is 65% owned by the Company and 35% owned by Nature Crisp. Under the terms of the VF Hemp Joint Venture Agreement, the Company will lend approximately US$15 million to VF Hemp for start-up costs and working capital. Capital investment for extraction capabilities is to be determined and dependent on future decisions with respect to the locations of hemp production and the extraction operations. The Company has concluded that the agreement constitutes a joint arrangement where joint control is shared with Nature Crisp and therefore has accounted for VF Hemp in accordance with IFRS 11 and IAS 28, using the equity method.
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VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
(In thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts and unless otherwise noted)
On March 25, 2019, the Company entered into a Grid Loan Agreement (the Grid Loan) with VF Hemp, whereby, as at March 31, 2019, the Company had advanced $2,250 in the form of a grid loan to VF Hemp. The Grid Loan has a maturity date of March 25, 2022, and will bear simple interest at the rate of 8% per annum, calculated monthly (note 10).
The Companys share of the joint venture consists of the following:
Balance, beginning of the period |
$ | | ||
Investments in joint venture |
7 | |||
Share of net loss |
(30 | ) | ||
Transaction costs |
220 | |||
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$ | 197 | ||
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 10 | ||
Prepaid growing supplies |
2,125 | |||
Other current assets |
333 | |||
Non-current assets |
15 | |||
Current liabilities |
(268 | ) | ||
Non-current liabilities |
(2,250 | ) | ||
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$ | (35 | ) | |
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Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2019 |
$ | (45 | ) | |
Contributions from joint venture partners |
10 | |||
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$ | (35 | ) | |
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DEBT |
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
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Opening balance |
$ | 35,859 | $ | 38,380 | ||||
IFRS adjustment for deferred financing fees |
| 260 | ||||||
Repayment of debt |
(838 | ) | (2,738 | ) | ||||
Foreign currency translation |
39 | (43 | ) | |||||
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The Company has a Term Loan financing agreement with a Canadian creditor (FCC Loan). The non-revolving variable rate term loan has a maturity date of May 1, 2021 and a balance of $33,615 as at March 31, 2019. The outstanding balance is repayable by way of monthly installments of principal and interest based on an amortization period of 15 years, with the balance and any accrued interest to be paid in full on May 1, 2021. As at March 31, 2019, borrowings under the FCC Loan agreement are subject to an interest rate of 7.233% (December 31, 2018 7.082%) which is determined based on the Companys Debt to EBITDA ratio and the applicable LIBOR rate.
The Companys subsidiary VFCE has a loan agreement with a Canadian Chartered Bank that includes a non-revolving fixed rate loan of CA$3.0 million with a maturity date of June 2023 and fixed interest rate of 4.98%. As at March 31, 2019, the balance was US$1,262 (December 31, 2018US$1,279). The loan agreement also includes an uncommitted, non-revolving credit facility for up to CA$300 to cover Letters of Guarantee issued by the bank on behalf of the Company, with a maximum term of
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VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
(In thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts and unless otherwise noted)
365 days, renewable annually. The loan agreement also includes an uncommitted credit facility for up to CA$700 to support financing of certain capital expenditures. The Company received an initial advance of CA$250 in October 2017. Each advance is to be repaid on a five-year, straight-line amortization of principal, repaid in monthly installments of principal plus interest at an interest rate of CA$prime rate plus 200 basis points. As at March 31, 2019, the balance was US$134 (December 31, 2018$138).
The Company has a line of credit agreement with a Canadian Chartered Bank (Operating Loan). The revolving Operating Loan has a line of credit up to CA$13,000 and variable interest rates with a maturity date on May 31, 2021 and is subject to margin requirements stipulated by the bank. As at March 31, 2019, US$5,000 was drawn on this facility (December 31, 2018$2,000), which is available to a maximum of CA$13,000, less outstanding letters of credit totaling US$261 and CA$38.
The Companys borrowings (Credit Facilities) are subject to certain positive and negative covenants. As at March 31, 2019 the Company was in compliance with all covenants on its Credit Facilities.
Accrued interest payable on the credit facilities and loans as at March 31, 2019 was $232 (December 31, 2018$184) and these amounts are included in accrued liabilities in the interim statement of financial position.
As security for the FCC Loan, the Company has provided promissory notes, a first mortgage on the VFF-owned greenhouse properties (excluding the Delta 3 and Delta 2 greenhouse facilities), and general security agreements over its assets. In addition, the Company has provided full recourse guarantees and has granted security therein. The carrying value of the assets and securities pledged as collateral as at March 31, 2019 was $137,463 (December 31, 2018 $114,544).
As security for the Operating Loan, the Company has provided promissory notes and a first priority security interest over its accounts receivable and inventory. In addition, the Company has granted full recourse guarantees and security therein. The carrying value of the assets pledged as collateral as at March 31, 2019 was $37,847 (December 31, 2018$38,007).
The aggregate annual principal maturities of long-term debt for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
Remainder of 2019 |
$ | 2,571 | ||
2020 |
3,420 | |||
2021 |
28,560 | |||
2022 |
337 | |||
2023 |
172 | |||
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
The following table summarizes the carrying and fair value of the Companys financial instruments:
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 6,188 | $ | 11,920 | ||||
Trade receivables |
$ | 9,789 | $ | 11,292 | ||||
Other financial assets |
$ | 14,017 | $ | 11,659 | ||||
Other financial liabilities |
$ | 60,109 | $ | 57,198 |
Financial assets and liabilities are recognized on the interim statements of financial position at fair value in a hierarchy that is based on the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The levels in the hierarchy are:
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Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e., as prices) or indirectly (i.e., derived from prices) |
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Level 3 - Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (i.e., unobservable inputs). |
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VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
(In thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts and unless otherwise noted)
As at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Companys financial instruments included cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, notes receivable, other receivables, patronage stock, accounts payable, other current liabilities and notes payable. Due to the short-term maturities of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other current liabilities, the carrying amounts approximate fair value at the respective statement of financial position sheet dates. The carrying value of the notes receivable and notes payable approximate their fair value based on a comparison with the prevailing market interest rates. The fair values of the Companys notes receivable and notes payable are level 2 measurements in the fair value hierarchy. All other financial assets and liabilities are level 1. None were classified as level 3.
There were no financial instruments categorized as Level 3 as at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between levels during the three and twelve months ended March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
Interest income, expense and gains and losses from loans, receivables and other financial liabilities are recognized in the interim statements of income (loss). The following table summarizes interest income and expense for the three months ended March 31:
2019 | 2018 | |||||||
Interest income earned on cash and cash equivalents |
$25 | $ | ||||||
Interest income earned on other financial assets | $111 | $ | ||||||
Interest expense from other financial liabilities |
$ | 743 | $ | 598 |
Management of financial risks
The Company, through its financial assets and liabilities, is exposed to various risks. The following provides a measurement of some of these risks as at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The Company uses financial instruments only for risk management purposes, not for generating trading profit.
i) |
Credit risk |
Credit risk is the risk that the Company will incur a loss due to the failure by its customers or other parties to meet their contractual obligations. Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and other receivables. The Company limits its exposure to credit risk by placing its cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality financial institutions.
The Companys trade receivables had three customers that represented more than 10% of the balance of trade receivables, representing 15.6%, 15.5% and 11.6% of the balance of trade receivables as at March 31, 2019 (December 31, 2018two customer represented 13.8% and 11.5%). The Company believes that its expected credit losses are limited due to the protection afforded to the Company by the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (the PACA) for its sales in the United States, which represent the majority of the Companys annual sales. The PACA protection gives a claim filed under the PACA first lien on all PACA assets (which include cash and trade receivables of the debtor).
As at March 31, 2019, the allowance for doubtful accounts balance was calculated based on the expected credit loss model and expected credit losses continues to be insignificant.
As at March 31, 2019, 91.1% (December 31, 2018 90.3%) of trade receivables were outstanding less than 30 days, 7.3% (December 31, 2018 8.3%) were outstanding for between 30 and 90 days and the remaining 1.6% (December 31, 2018 1.4%) were outstanding for more than 90 days. Trade receivables are considered past due based on the contract terms agreed to with a customer. Aged receivables that are past due are not considered impaired unless customer specific information indicates otherwise.
ii) |
Interest rate risk |
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company is exposed to interest rate risk on its long-term debt, for which the interest rates charged fluctuate based on the 90-day LIBOR rate. If interest rates had been 50 basis points higher, the net income during the three months ended March 31, 2019 would have been lower by $43. This represents $43 in increased interest expense (2018$54).
iii) |
Foreign exchange risk |
As at March 31, 2019, the Canadian/U.S. foreign exchange rate was CA$1.00 = US$0.7489 (December 31, 2018 US$0.7336). Assuming that all other variables remain constant, an increase of $0.10 in the Canadian dollar would have the following impact on the ending balances of certain interim statements of financial position items at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 with the net foreign exchange gain or loss directly impacting net income (loss).
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VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
(In thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts and unless otherwise noted)
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
Financial assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 214 | $ | 839 | ||||
Trade receivables |
230 | 328 | ||||||
JV notes receivable |
1,346 | 1,335 | ||||||
Financial liabilities |
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(282 | ) | (373 | ) | ||||
Loan payable |
(186 | ) | (193 | ) | ||||
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Net foreign exchange gain (loss) |
$ | 1,322 | $ | 1,936 | ||||
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Liquidity risk |
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its obligations as they fall due. The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities as at March 31, 2019:
Financial liabilities |
Total | 1 year | 2-3 years | 4-5 years |
More than
5 years |
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Long-term debt |
$ | 38,896 | $ | 3,814 | $ | 34,483 | $ | 599 | $ | | ||||||||||
Line of credit |
5,000 | 5,000 | | | | |||||||||||||||
Trade payables |
11,208 | 11,208 | | | | |||||||||||||||
Accrued liabilities |
3,844 | 3,844 | | | | |||||||||||||||
Lease liabilities |
4,971 | 1,101 | 2,233 | 1,408 | 229 | |||||||||||||||
Other liabilities |
1,134 | | 1,134 | | | |||||||||||||||
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$ | 65,053 | $ | 24,967 | $ | 37,850 | $ | 2,007 | $ | 229 | ||||||||||
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It is the Companys intention to meet these obligations through the collection of current accounts receivable and cash from sales. If the current resources and cash generated from operations are insufficient to satisfy its obligations, the Company may seek to issue additional equity or to arrange debt or other financing. In addition, as at March 31, 2019, the Company has an operating credit facility of up to CA$13,000, of which US$5,000 was drawn as at March 31, 2019, less outstanding letters of credit totaling US$261 and CA$38.
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES |
On February 13, 2019, the Company announced that Pure Sunfarms had entered into a credit agreement with Bank of Montreal, as agent and lead lender, and Farm Credit Canada, as lender, in respect of a CA$20 million secured non-revolver term loan (the Credit Facility). The Credit Facility, which matures on February 7, 2022, is secured by the Delta 3 facility, and contains customary financial and restrictive covenants. The Company is not a party to the Credit Facility but has provided a limited guarantee in the amount of CA$10 million in connection with the Credit Facility.
As at March 31, 2019, the Company had amounts due from its joint venture, Pure Sunfarms, totaling $1,140 (December 31, 2018 - $1,079) primarily for consulting services and the reimbursement of expenses which occurred in the year. These amounts are non-interest bearing and due on demand. On July 5, 2018, the Shareholders entered into a Loan Agreement with Pure Sunfarms, whereby, as at March 31, 2019, the Shareholders had each contributed CA$13,000 (US$10,082) in the form of a demand loan to Pure Sunfarms. Effective January 1, 2019, the loan amounts bear simple interest at the rate of 6.2% per annum, calculated semi-annually. Interest is accrued and payable on demand being made by either Shareholder. Prior to January 1, 2019, the loan amount bore interest at the rate of 8.0%. These amounts are included in amounts due from joint venture in the interim statements of financial position.
On March 25, 2019, the Company entered into a Grid Loan Agreement (the Grid Loan) with VF Hemp, whereby, as at March 31, 2019, the Company had contributed $2,250 in the form a grid loan to VF Hemp. The Grid Loan has a maturity date of March 25, 2022, and will bear simple interest at the rate of 8% per annum, calculated monthly.
One of the Companys employees is related to a member of the Companys executive management team and received approximately $27 in salary and benefits during the three months ended March 31, 2019 (2018 - $27).
Included in other assets as at March 31, 2019 is a $62 (December 31, 2018 - $64) promissory note that represents the unpaid amount the Company advanced to an employee in connection with a relocation at the request of the Company.
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VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
(In thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts and unless otherwise noted)
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EXPENSES BY NATURE |
The following table outlines the Companys significant expenses by nature:
Cost of sales |
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019 |
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018 |
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Purchased produce |
$ | 11,675 | $ | 8,186 | ||||
Raw materials and consumables used |
5,634 | 3,435 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
1,898 | 1,771 | ||||||
Transportation and storage |
4,757 | 4,536 | ||||||
Employee compensation and benefits |
7,618 | 7,974 | ||||||
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$ | 31,582 | $ | 25,902 | |||||
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019 |
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018 |
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Employee benefits - salaries and short-term benefits |
$ | 2,096 | $ | 2,052 | ||||
Employee benefits - share-based payments |
1,409 | 118 | ||||||
Marketing |
1 | 86 | ||||||
Professional services |
1,060 | 411 | ||||||
Office expenses |
444 | 442 | ||||||
Other |
422 | 366 | ||||||
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$ | 5,432 | $ | 3,475 | |||||
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Employee compensation and benefits |
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019 |
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018 |
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Salaries and short-term employee benefits |
$ | 9,715 | $ | 9,728 | ||||
Share-based compensation |
1,409 | 118 | ||||||
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DEFERRED INCOME TAX |
Income tax expense is recognized based on managements best estimate of the weighted average annual income tax rate expected for the full financial year. The estimated average annual rate used for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was 16%, excluding the change in biological asset as reported on the interim statements of income (loss), and 25% for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
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CHANGES IN NON-CASH WORKING CAPITAL ITEMS |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2019 | 2018 | |||||||
Trade receivables |
$ | 1,506 | $ | 2,147 | ||||
Inventories |
2,468 | (2,173 | ) | |||||
Inventories reclassified to biological asset |
(3,911 | ) | (2,253 | ) | ||||
Other receivables |
(2 | ) | 58 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and deposits |
(73 | ) | (158 | ) | ||||
Trade payables |
(3,369 | ) | (4,756 | ) | ||||
Accrued liabilities and income taxes payable |
718 | 44 | ||||||
Other assets, net of other liabilities |
286 | (299 | ) | |||||
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$ | (2,377 | ) | $ | (7,390 | ) | |||
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VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
(In thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts and unless otherwise noted)
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SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION |
The Companys two reporting segments include the Produce business and the Energy business. The Produce business produces, markets, and sells the product group which consists of premium quality tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers. The Energy business produces power that it sells per a long-term contract to its one customer.
The Companys primary operations are in the United States and Canada. Net sales by the countries in which its customers are located are as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2019 | 2018 | |||||||
Sales |
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Produce - U.S. |
$ | 28,199 | $ | 27,426 | ||||
Produce - Canada |
3,379 | 1,539 | ||||||
Energy - Canada |
312 | 525 | ||||||
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$ | 31,890 | $ | 29,490 | |||||
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The Companys property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, and right-of-use assets are located as follows:
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
United States |
$ | 44,292 | $ | 43,651 | ||||
Canada |
26,354 | 30,459 | ||||||
Energy - Canada |
3,213 | 3,369 | ||||||
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$ | 73,859 | $ | 77,479 | |||||
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The depreciation and amortization charges for the three months ended March 31, 2019 in the Produce business were $1,703 (2018 - $1,578) and $228 (2018 - $223) in the Energy business.
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INCOME PER SHARE |
Basic income per share is calculated by dividing the net income attributable to owners of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares in issue during the year excluding common shares purchased by the Company and held as treasury shares.
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2019 | 2018 | |||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to owners of the Company |
$ | 7,648 | $ | (1,143 | ) | |||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (thousands) |
47,677 | 42,372 | ||||||
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Basic income (loss) per share |
$ | 0.16 | $ | (0.03 | ) | |||
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Diluted income per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of common shares outstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive potential common shares. The Companys share options are potentially dilutive to common shares. A calculation is done to determine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value (determined as the average market share price of the Companys shares for the year) based on the monetary value of the subscription rights attached to outstanding share options. The number of shares calculated above is compared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the exercise of the share options. If dilutive effect is less than zero, then issuance is anti-dilutive and is excluded from dilutive income per share calculation.
For the three months ended March 31, 2019, no options to purchase shares of the Companys common stock were excluded from the diluted income per share computation. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, there were 2,132 options to purchase shares of the Companys common stock that were excluded from the diluted income per share computation because the impact of the assumed exercise of such stock options would have been anti-dilutive.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
(In thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts and unless otherwise noted)
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Net income (loss) attributable to owners of the Company |
$ | 7,648 | $ | (1,143 | ) | |||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (thousands) |
47,677 | 42,372 | ||||||
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49,506 | 42,372 | ||||||
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$ | 0.15 | $ | ( 0.03 | ) | |||
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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN |
The Company has a share-based compensation plan. The maximum number of common shares that can be issued upon the exercise of options granted is equal to 10% of the aggregate number of common shares issued and outstanding from time to time. The term during which an option may be exercised is 10 years from the date of the grant. Options generally vest at a rate of 33% per year, beginning one year following the grant date of the options. Share-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 of $1,409 (2018 - $118) was recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses and the corresponding amount credited to contributed surplus.
During the three months ended March 31, 2019, 355,000 performance-based restricted share units were granted to Village Farms employees and directors involved with future developments of the Company. Once a performance target is met and the share units are deemed earned and vested, compensation expense based on the fair value of the share units on the grant date is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the interim statements of income. There were 1,253,333 performance-based restricted share units outstanding as at March 31, 2019, of which 1,034,000 were not vested as at March 31, 2019.
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SUBSEQUENT EVENT |
In June 2017, as part of the formation of Pure Sunfarms, the Company issued 300,000 common share purchase warrants, valued at $148 (CA$192), to an affiliate of a Canadian financial institution (warrants holder) as partial consideration for services related to the joint venture agreement. In April 2019, the warrants holder exercised its warrant rights and subscribed for 300,000 shares of the Companys common stock resulting in a contribution of CA$621,000.
In April 2019, the Company completed a bought deal offering of 1,000,000 common shares of the Company at an offering price of CA$20.00 per offered share for net aggregate proceeds to the Company of approximately CA$18,700,000.
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Exhibit 99.2
Village Farms International, Inc.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
May 9, 2019
Village Farms International, Inc.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
Information is presented in thousands of United States dollars (U.S. dollars) unless otherwise noted.
Introduction
This managements discussion and analysis (MD&A) should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and accompanying notes of Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF and, together with its subsidiaries, the Company), for the three months ended March 31, 2019 (the Interim Financial Statements). The information provided in this MD&A is current to May 9, 2019 unless otherwise noted.
VFF is a corporation existing under the Canada Business Corporations Act . The Companys principal operating subsidiaries as at March 31, 2019 were Village Farms Canada Limited Partnership (VFCLP), Village Farms, L.P. (VFLP) and VF Clean Energy, Inc. (VFCE). On June 6, 2017, VFF entered into a shareholders agreement in respect of the operation and governance of Pure Sunfarms Corp. (Pure Sunfarms) in which VFF owns a 50% interest. On February 27, 2019, VFF entered into a joint venture agreement in respect of the operation and governance of Village Fields Hemp USA LLC (VFH) in which VFF owns a 65% interest.
Basis of Presentation
The interim data included in the MD&A is based upon the Interim Financial Statements, which are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), as applicable to interim financial statements, including International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34, Interim Financial Reporting , unless otherwise noted.
The preparation of interim financial data requires the use of certain accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Companys accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the annual financial data, are disclosed in note 2 of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.
Segment Reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer of VFF (CEO). Based on the aggregation criteria in IFRS 8, Operating Segments , the operating segments of the Company are treated as two reporting segments.
Functional and Presentation Currency
The functional currency for each entity included in these consolidated financial statements is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. These consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars (U.S. dollars) which have been rounded to the nearest thousands, except per share amounts. Currency conversion to U.S. dollars is performed in accordance with IAS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates .
Business Overview
Management believes that the Company is one of the largest producers, marketers and distributors of premium-quality, greenhouse-grown tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers in North America. These premium products are grown in sophisticated, highly intensive agricultural greenhouse facilities located in British Columbia and Texas. The Company also markets and distributes premium tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers produced under exclusive arrangements with other greenhouse producers. The Company primarily markets and distributes under its Village Farms ® brand name to retail supermarkets and dedicated fresh food distribution companies throughout the United States and Canada. It currently operates two distribution centres, one in the United States and one in Canada. Since its inception, the Company has been guided by a sustainable agriculture policy which integrates four main goals environmental health, economic profitability, social equality and economic equality.
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The Company, through its subsidiary VFCE, owns and operates a 7.0 megawatt (MW) power plant from landfill gas that generates electricity and provides thermal heat, in colder months, to one of the Companys adjacent British Columbia greenhouse facilities and sells electricity to the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro).
In June 2017, the Company entered into a joint venture with Emerald Health Therapeutics, Inc. (together with its affiliates, Emerald). The joint venture was formed by way of a corporation named Pure Sunfarms Corp., a licensed producer and supplier of cannabis products to be sold to other licensed providers and provincial governments across Canada and internationally. On March 8, 2018, Pure Sunfarms was granted a cultivation license and on July 30, 2018 a sales license, both under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR) by Health Canada (repealed October 17, 2018 and replaced by the Cannabis Act , S.C. 2018, c. 16). During 2017, the Company granted rights to one of its greenhouses located in Delta, BS (the Delta 3 Greenhouse). On March 8, 2019 Pure Sunfarms received its seventh amendment from Health Canada, which approved all 16 grow rooms for cultivation. On March 31, 2019, Pure Sunfarms exercised its option on the existing 1.1 million square foot Delta 2 greenhouse facility currently owned by VFF in Delta, British Columbia. The Delta 2 greenhouse facility is a nearly identical sister facility immediately adjacent to the 1.1 million square foot Delta 3 greenhouse facility. The addition of the Delta 2 greenhouse facility will double Pure Sunfarms total production area to 2.2 million square feet and, with conservatively targeted annual production of approximately 75,000 kilograms of dried cannabis, will double its annual cannabis production potential to approximately 150,000 kilograms.
In February 2019, the Company entered into a joint venture with Nature Crisp LLC (Nature Crisp). The joint venture was formed by way of a limited liability corporation named Village Fields Hemp USA LLC (VF Hemp) for the cultivation of high-cannabidiol (CBD) hemp and CBD extraction in multiple states throughout the United States.
The Company embraces sustainable agriculture and environmentally-friendly growing practices by:
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utilizing integrated pest management techniques that incorporate beneficial bugs to control unwanted pests. The use of natural biological control technology keeps plants and their products virtually free of chemical agents. The process includes regular monitoring techniques for threat identification and the development and execution of appropriate, tailored responses; |
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capturing rainwater from various greenhouse roofs for irrigation purposes; |
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capturing landfill gas under a long term contract with the City of Vancouver, to generate and sell electricity to BC Hydro and provide thermal heat for one of the Companys adjacent greenhouses; |
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recycling water and nutrients during the production process; |
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growing plants in a natural medium, including coconut fibre and rock wool, as opposed to growing in the soil and depleting nutrients; and |
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using dedicated computer systems which monitor and control virtually all aspects of the growing environment, thereby maximizing the efficient use of energy. |
The Companys assets, as of the reporting date, include six operating produce greenhouses providing approximately 849,958 square metres (or approximately 210 acres) of growing space in Canada and the United States.
All of the Companys greenhouses are constructed of glass, aluminum and steel, and are located on land owned or leased by the Company. The Company also has marketing agreements with growers in Canada, the United States and Mexico that currently operate approximately 808,000 square metres (or approximately 200 acres) of growing area.
The following table outlines the Companys greenhouse facilities:
Growing Area | ||||||||||||||
Greenhouse Facility |
Square
Feet |
Square
Metres |
Total
Facility Acres |
Products Grown |
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Marfa, TX (2 greenhouses) |
2,527,312 | 234,795 | 60 |
Tomatoes
on-the-vine,
beefsteak
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Fort Davis, TX (1 greenhouse) |
1,684,874 | 156,530 | 40 | Specialty tomatoes |
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Greenhouse Facility |
Square
Feet |
Square
Metres |
Total
Facility Acres |
Products Grown |
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Monahans, TX (1 greenhouse) (Permian Basin facility) |
1,272,294 | 118,200 | 30 |
Tomatoes on-the-vine, long English cucumbers |
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Delta, BC (2 greenhouses) |
3,664,390 | 340,433 | 85 |
Tomatoes on-the-vine, beefsteak tomatoes, specialty tomatoes |
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9,148,870 | 849,958 | 215 |
Produce Marketing
The Company is a leading marketer of premium-quality, value-added, branded greenhouse-grown produce in North America, and is a significant producer of the following tomato types: tomatoes on-the-vine, beefsteak, cocktail, grape, cherry, roma, Mini San Marzano (a tomato variety for which the Company currently has an exclusive agreement with the seed provider to be the sole grower in North America), other speciality tomatoes under exclusive agreements and long English cucumbers at its facilities. The Company also distributes and markets premium tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers in the United States and Canada produced by other greenhouse growers located in Canada and Mexico. The Company maintains high standards of food safety and requires the same of its contract growers, while providing on-time, effective and efficient distribution.
The Company strives to continually exceed the expectations of its customers by consistently providing superior product, including adding new product varieties and packaging innovations.
The Company has distribution capabilities that it believes exceed those of most of its competitors in the North American greenhouse vegetable industry. With leased distribution centres in Texas and British Columbia, the Company provides its customers with flexibility in purchasing. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company had an on-time delivery record of approximately 98.2%, while maintaining competitive freight rates that management of the Company believes to be among the best in the industry.
The Companys marketing strategy is to strategically position the Company to be the supplier of choice for retailers offering greenhouse produce by focusing on the following:
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Year-Round Supplier. The Companys year-round production capability enhances customer relationships, resulting in more consistent pricing. |
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Quality and Food Safety. Sales are made directly to retailers which ensures control of the product from seed to customer and results in higher levels of food safety, shelf life and quality control. Food safety is an integral part of the Companys operations, and management believes that it has led, and currently leads, the industry in adopting Good Agricultural Practices. This program is modeled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations Good Manufacturing Practices using the Primus Labs® format and third party auditors. All of the Companys packing facilities undergo comprehensive food safety audits by Primus Labs®. |
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Quality Packaging and Presentation. Product is selected at a uniform size and picked at the same stage of vine ripeness. The packaging for the product is display ready, ensuring retail customers have a full view of the product on the supermarket shelf. |
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Exclusive Varieties. The Company expands its product profile, to create and drive exclusive varietal relationships in North America that enable the Company to present consumers with an enhanced eating experience with the Village Farms brand. |
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Direct Sale to Retailer Customers. Greenhouse produce (produce grown by the Company plus supply partner produce) is sold directly to supermarket chains, including, Associated Grocers, Associated Wholesale Grocers, BJs Wholesale Club Inc., Fred Meyer, Giant Eagle, HEB Grocery Company, The Kroger Co., Loblaw Companies Limited, Publix Super Markets, Inc., Roundys Supermarkets, Inc., Safeway Inc., Sobeys Inc., Sams Club, Trader Joes, United Supermarkets, Unified Western Grocers, Wakefern Food Corp., Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Whole Foods Market and Winco Foods LLC. |
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Excellence in Customer Service and Logistics. Logistics and distribution capability are key factors in ensuring fresh high quality product meets consumer demands. Management of the Company believes it has a competitive advantage through its logistics and distribution networks, which includes strategically located distribution centres. |
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Investment in Joint Venture
On June 6, 2017, the Company and Emerald formed a new corporation named Pure Sunfarms Corp. (Pure Sunfarms). The Company and Emerald each own 50% of the equity in Pure Sunfarms. VFF contributed one of its 25-acre greenhouse facilities in Delta, British Columbia as its equity contribution and Emerald contributed CA$20,000,000 to fund the conversion of the facility, which was fully funded as of April 2018. Pure Sunfarms has commenced the cultivation of cannabis in the licensed portion of the facility and received its sales license for the facility on July 30, 2018 from Health Canada. Pure Sunfarms has commenced the selling and distribution of cannabis.
On July 5, 2018, the Company and Emerald (together, the Shareholders) entered into a Shareholder Loan Agreement (the Loan Agreement) with Pure Sunfarms, whereby, as at March 31, 2019 the Shareholders had each contributed CA$13,000 (US$10,082) in the form of a demand loan to Pure Sunfarms. Effective January 1, 2019, the loan amounts bear simple interest at the rate of 6.2% per annum, calculated semi-annually. Interest will accrue and be payable upon demand being made by either Shareholder. From inception until January 1, 2019 the loan amounts bore interest at the rate of 8%.
On March 30, 2019, Pure Sunfarms exercised its option on the existing 1.1 million square foot Delta 2 greenhouse facility currently owned by VFF in Delta, British Columbia. The Delta 2 greenhouse facility is a nearly identical sister facility immediately adjacent to the 1.1 million square foot Delta 3 greenhouse facility. The addition of the Delta 2 greenhouse facility will double Pure Sunfarms total production area to 2.2 million square feet and, with conservatively targeted annual production of approximately 75,000 kilograms of dried cannabis, will double its annual cannabis production potential to approximately 150,000 kilograms. Pure Sunfarms also expects to benefit from further economies of scale resulting from the concentration of 2.2 million square feet of production area at a single location, which will further support the Companys goal to be the high-quality, low-cost cannabis producer in Canada. The existing automated propagation operation (nursery) in the Delta 3 greenhouse facility will serve the Delta 2 greenhouse facility, enabling more of the footprint of the Delta 2 greenhouse facility to be devoted to flower rooms than in the Delta 3 greenhouse facility, which is expected to generate further cost efficiencies.
Formation of VF Hemp USA, LLC.
On February 27, 2019, the Company entered into a joint venture with Nature Crisp to form VF Hemp, for the objective of outdoor cultivation of high percentage CBD hemp and CBD extraction in multiple states throughout the United States (the VF Hemp Joint Venture Agreement). VF Hemp is 65% owned by the Company and 35% owned by Nature Crisp. Under the terms of the VF Hemp Joint Venture Agreement, the Company is expecting to contribute approximately US$15 million to VF Hemp for start-up costs and working capital. Capital investment for extraction capabilities is to be determined and dependent on future decisions with respect to the locations of hemp production and the extraction operations.
Results of Operations
Consolidated Statutory Financial Performance
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
For the three months
ended March 31 , |
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2019 | 2018 | |||||||
Sales |
$ | 31,890 | $ | 29,490 | ||||
Cost of sales |
(31,582 | ) | (25,902 | ) | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
(4,023 | ) | (3,357 | ) | ||||
Stock compensation expense |
(1,409 | ) | (118 | ) | ||||
Change in biological asset (1) |
(100 | ) | (659 | ) | ||||
Loss from operations |
(5,225 | ) | (546 | ) | ||||
Interest expense, net |
(607 | ) | (598 | ) |
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Foreign exchange gain |
278 | | ||||||
Other (expense) income, net |
(132 | ) | 25 | |||||
Share of income (loss) from joint venture |
4,269 | (237 | ) | |||||
Gain on disposal of assets |
13,566 | | ||||||
(Provision for) recovery of income taxes |
(4,501 | ) | 213 | |||||
Net income (loss) |
7,648 | (1,143 | ) | |||||
Consolidated EBITDA (2) |
1,280 | 1,813 | ||||||
Earnings (loss) per share basic |
$ | 0.16 | ($ | 0.03 | ) | |||
Earnings (loss) per share diluted |
$ | 0.15 | ($ | 0.03 | ) |
(1) |
Biological asset consists of the Companys produce on the vines at the period end. Details of the changes are described in note 5 of the Companys interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2019. |
(2) |
EBITDA is not a recognized earnings measure and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. Therefore, EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. See Non-IFRS Measures. Management believes that EBITDA is a useful supplemental measure in evaluating the performance of the Company. Consolidated EBITDA includes the Companys 50% share interest in Pure Sunfarms and a 65% interest in VF Hemp. |
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
Sales
Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2019 increased by $2,400, or 8%, to $31,890 from $29,490 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase in sales is primarily due to an increase in supply partner revenue of 34% (or 26% in product volume) partially offset by a decrease in the average selling price of tomatoes.
The average selling price for tomatoes decreased (5%) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 versus the three months ended March 31, 2018. Cucumber pricing decreased by (3%) and pepper pricing increased by 22% in the first quarter of 2019 versus the comparable quarter in 2018.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2019 increased by ($5,680), or (22%), to $31,582 from $25,902 for the three months ended March 31, 2018; primarily due to an increase of ($3,489) in contract sales cost (due to the increased volume) and an increase in cost per pound from the Texas facilities, which is due to production issues that caused decreases in production as well increases in labor costs. The decrease in production causes an increase in cost per pound as most costs are fixed and, as production decreases, cost per pound increases.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2019 increased by $668, or 20%, to $4,025 from $3,357 for the three months ended March, 31, 2018. The increase is due to accounting costs, legal fees and consulting fees all related to the Companys growth initiatives involving its new crops in both Canada and United States, as well as its dual listing on the Nasdaq in February 2019.
Stock Compensation Expenses
Stock compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was $1,409 and $118, respectively. The incremental increase in stock compensation is directly related to first quarter 2019 developments in Pure Sunfarms.
Change in Biological Asset
The net change in fair value of the biological asset was ($100) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to ($659) for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase in the change in the biological asset was due to a lower starting value for the for the three months ended March 31, 2019 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2018. The fair value of the biological asset as at March 31, 2019 was $5,170 as compared to $5,999 as at March 31, 2018 due to lower production in early April 2019 versus early April 2018.
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(Loss) from Operations
Loss from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2019 increased ($4,679) to ($5,225) from ($546) for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The decrease is due to an increase in cost of sales greater than the increase in sales as well as an increase in selling, general and administrative expense for three months ended March 31, 2019 versus the three months ended March 31, 2018.
Interest Expense, net
Interest expense, net, for the three months ended March 31, 2019 increased by $9, to $607 from $598 for the three
months ended March 31, 2018. The increase is due to higher interest rates versus the prior year.
Share of Income (Loss) from Joint Ventures
The Companys share of income from its Pure Sunfarms joint venture for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $4,268 compared to a loss of ($237) for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase is due to operations for the three months ended March 31, 2019 as compared to not having any production operations for the same period in 2018.
The Companys share of loss from its VF Hemp joint venture for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was ($30) compared to $nil for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The loss primarily consists of salaries and other administrative costs in March 2019.
Provision for (Recovery of) Income Taxes
Provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $4,501 compared to ($213) for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The income tax provision increased due to deferred tax liabilities arising from the contribution of the Delta 2 assets to Pure Sunfarms.
Net Income (Loss)
Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 increased by $8,791 to $7,648 from ($1,143) for the three months ended March 31, 2018 primarily due to the gain on the disposal of assets, income from the Pure Sunfarms joint venture offset by an increase in the loss from operations and an increase in provision for income taxes.
EBITDA
EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2019 decreased by ($533) to $1,280 from $1,813 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The decrease is due to a larger loss from operation due to an increase in the cost per pound for the tomatoes from the Texas facilities and incremental overhead expenses related to changes in the Companys business operations including its recent listing on the Nasdaq. See the EBITDA calculation in Non-IFRS MeasuresReconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA.
Selected Statement of Financial Position Data
As at March 31,
2019 |
As at March 31,
2018 |
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Total assets |
$ | 175,701 | $ | 139,242 | ||||
Total liabilities |
$ | 66,840 | $ | 59,383 | ||||
Shareholders equity |
$ | 108,861 | $ | 79,859 |
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Non-IFRS Measures
References in this MD&A to EBITDA are to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, foreign currency exchange gains and losses on translation of long-term debt, unrealized gains on the changes in the value of derivative instruments, unrealized change in biological asset, stock compensation, and gains and losses on asset sales. EBITDA is a cash flow measure that is not recognized under IFRS and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. Therefore, EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Investors are cautioned that EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to net income or loss determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator of the Companys performance or to cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities as measures of liquidity and cash flows. Management believes that EBITDA is an important measure in evaluating the historical performance of the Company.
Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA
The following table reflects a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA, as presented by the Company:
(in thousands of U.S. dollars) |
For the three months
ended March 31, |
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2019 | 2018 | |||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 7,648 | ($ | 1,143 | ) | |||
Add: |
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Amortization |
1,926 | 1,801 | ||||||
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain) |
(278 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||
Interest expense, net |
607 | 598 | ||||||
Income taxes (recovery) |
4,501 | (213 | ) | |||||
Stock based compensation |
1,409 | 118 | ||||||
Change in biological asset |
(3,052 | ) | 659 | |||||
Change in biological asset from JVs |
100 | | ||||||
Interest expense from JVs |
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Amortization from JVs |
228 | | ||||||
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain) from JV s |
(19 | ) | | |||||
Income taxes (recovery) from JVs |
1,775 | |||||||
Gain on disposal of assets |
(13,566 | ) | | |||||
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EBITDA |
$ | 1,279 | $ | 1,813 | ||||
EBITDA for JV (50% share) (See table below) |
$ | 3,201 | ($ | 217 | ) | |||
EBITDA excluding JVs |
($ | 1,922 | ) | $ | 2,030 |
The following table reflects a reconciliation of Share of income (loss) from joint ventures to EBITDA, as presented by the Company:
(in thousands of U.S. dollars) |
For the three months
ended March 31, |
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2019 | 2018 | |||||||
Share of income (loss) from joint ventures 1 |
$ | 4,268 | ($ | 237 | ) | |||
Add: |
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Amortization |
228 | | ||||||
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain) |
(19 | ) | | |||||
Interest expense |
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Income taxes (recovery) |
1,776 | 20 | ||||||
Change in biological asset |
(3,052 | ) | | |||||
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EBITDA for JVs |
3,201 | ($ | 217 | ) | ||||
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Breakout of JVs EBITDA
(in thousands of U.S. dollars) |
For the three months
ended March 31, |
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2019 | 2018 | |||||||
Pure Sunfarms EBITDA |
$ | 3,225 | ($ | 217 | ) | |||
VFH EBITDA |
(24 | ) | | |||||
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Total JVs EBITDA |
$ | 3,201 | ($ | 217 | ) | |||
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Reconciliation of IFRS to Proportionate Results
The following tables are a reconciliation of the IFRS results to the proportionate results (which include the Companys proportionate share of the Pure Sunfarms operations):
For the three months ended March 31,
2019 |
For the three months ended March 31,
2018 |
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Produce | JV 1 | Total | Produce | JV 1 | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Sales |
$ | 31,890 | $ | 5,400 | $ | 37,290 | $ | 29,490 | | $ | 29,490 | |||||||||||||
Cost of sales |
(31,582 | ) | (1,909 | ) | (33,491 | ) | (25,902 | ) | | (25,902 | ) | |||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
(5,432 | ) | (530 | ) | (5,933 | ) | (3,475 | ) | (217 | ) | (3,692 | ) | ||||||||||||
Change in biological asset (1) |
(100 | ) | 3,052 | 2,952 | (659 | ) | | (659 | ) | |||||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on sale of assets |
(13,566 | ) | | (13,566 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) net |
(461 | ) | 25 | (466 | ) | (573 | ) | (20 | ) | (593 | ) | |||||||||||||
Provision for (recovery of) for income taxes |
4,501 | 1,776 | 3,777 | (213 | ) | | (213 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
3,380 | 4,268 | 10,169 | (906 | ) | (237 | ) | (1,143 | ) | |||||||||||||||
EBITDA (2) |
(1,922 | ) | 3,201 | 1,279 | 2,030 | (217 | ) | 1,813 | ||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share basic |
$ | 0.07 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.16 | ($ | 0.02 | ) | ($ | 0.01 | ) | ($ | 0.03 | ) | |||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share diluted |
$ | 0.07 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.15 | ($ | 0.02 | ) | ($ | 0.01 | ) | ($ | 0.03 | ) |
Notes:
(1) |
The adjusted consolidated financial results have been adjusted to include the Companys share of revenues and expenses from its Pure Sunfarms and VF Hemp joint ventures on a proportionate accounting basis, on which management bases its operating decisions and performance evaluation. IFRS does not allow for the inclusion of the Joint Venture on a proportionate basis. These results include additional non-IFRS measures such as EBITDA. |
The adjusted results are not generally accepted measures of financial performance under IFRS. The Companys method of calculating these financial performance measures may differ from other companies and accordingly, they may not be comparable to measures used by other companies. Refer to the MD&A for a reconciliation of these non-IFRS measures and adjusted results.
(2) |
Biological asset consists of the Companys produce on the vines and Pure Sunfarms crop at the period end. Details of the changes are described in note 5 of the Companys interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2019. |
(3) |
EBITDA is not a recognized earnings measure and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. Therefore, EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. See Non-IFRS Measures. Management believes that EBITDA is a useful supplemental measure in evaluating the performance of the Company. Consolidated EBITDA includes the Companys 50% interest in Pure Sunfarms and the Companys 65% interest in VF Hemp. |
Liquidity
Cash flows
The Company expects to provide adequate financing to maintain and improve its property, plant and equipment, to fund working capital needs and invest in Pure Sunfarms and VF Hemp for the foreseeable future from cash flows from operations, and, if needed, from additional borrowings under the Credit Facilities (as defined below) or additional equity financing.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2019, cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities before changes in non-cash working capital and changes in the biological asset, totalled ($1,621) (2018 $1,395).
Cash flows used in investing activities totalled $2,529, representing $2,311 in notes to joint ventures, $281 invested in VF Hemp, offset by proceeds from disposal of assets of $60 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 (2018 - $348 in capital expenditures).
The cash provided by financing activities totalled $1,426, representing proceeds from borrowings and the exercise of stock options of $3,000 and $34, respectively, offset by debt payments of $838, interest payments of $558, and payments on lease obligations of $212 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 (2018 proceeds from borrowings and the exercise of stock options of $3,000 and $169, respectively, offset by debt payments of $77, interest payments of $598, and payments on lease obligations of $17 for the three months ended March 31, 2019).
Capital Resources
(in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted) | Maximum |
Outstanding
March 31, 2019 |
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Operating Loan |
CA$ | 13,000 | $ | 5,000 | ||||
Term Loan |
$ | 33,615 | $ | 33,615 | ||||
VFCE Loan |
CA$ | 1,864 | CA$ | 1,864 |
The Company is party to a term loan financing agreement with a Canadian creditor (FCC Loan). This non-revolving variable rate term loan has a maturity date of May 1, 2021 and a balance of $33,615 as at March 31, 2019. The outstanding balance is repayable by way of monthly installments of principal and interest based on an amortization period of 15 years, with the balance and any accrued interest to be paid in full on maturity. The Company was not required to make monthly principal payments of $253 from January to March 2018. As at March 31, 2019, borrowings under the FCC Loan were subject to an interest rate of 7.233% per annum (March 31, 2018 6.2869% per annum). The Companys interest rate on the FCC Loan is determined based on the Companys Debt to EBITDA ratio on December 31 of the prior year and the current monthly applicable LIBOR rate.
The Companys subsidiary, VFCE, has a loan agreement with a Canadian chartered bank that includes a non-revolving fixed rate loan of CA$3.0 million with a maturity date of June 30, 2023 and a fixed interest rate of 4.98%. As at March 31, 2019, the balance was US$1,262 (December 31, 2018 - US$279). The loan agreement also includes an uncommitted, non-revolving credit facility for up to CA$300 to cover letters of guarantee issued by the bank on behalf of the Company, with a maximum term of 365 days, renewable annually. The loan agreement also includes an uncommitted credit facility for up to CA$700 to support financing of certain capital expenditures. The Company received an initial advance of CA$250 in October 2017. Each advance is to be repaid on a five-year, straight-line amortization of principal, repaid in monthly installments of principal plus interest at an interest rate of CA$ prime rate plus 200 basis points. As at March 31, 2019, the balance was US$134 (December 31, 2018 - $138).
The Company is also party to a variable rate line of credit agreement with a Canadian chartered bank that has a maturity date of May 31, 2021 (the Operating Loan and together with the FCC Loan, the Credit Facilities). The Operating Loan is subject to margin requirements stipulated by the bank. As at March 31, 2019, $5,000 was drawn on the Operating Loan (March 31, 2018 - $3,000), which is available to a maximum of CA$13,000, less outstanding letters of credit of US$261 and CA$38 (or US$28).
As security for the FCC Loan, the Company has provided promissory notes, a first mortgage on the VFF-owned greenhouse properties (excluding the Delta 3 and Delta 2 greenhouse facilities), and general security agreements over its assets. In addition, the Company has provided full recourse guarantees and has granted security therein. The carrying value of the assets and securities pledged as collateral as at March 31, 2019 was $137,463 (March 31, 2018 $112,016).
As security for the Operating Loan, the Company has provided promissory notes and a first priority security interest over its accounts receivable and inventory. In addition, the Company has granted full recourse guarantees and security therein. The carrying value of the assets pledged as collateral as at March 31, 2019 was $37,847 (March 31, 2018 - $34,634).
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The borrowings are subject to certain positive and negative covenants, which include debt coverage ratios. As at March 31, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all of its covenants.
Accrued interest payable on the credit facilities and loans as at December 31, 2018 was $232 (December 31, 2018$184) and these amounts are included in accrued liabilities in the interim statements of financial position.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
Information regarding the Companys contractual obligations as at March 31, 2019 is set forth in the table below:
(in thousands of U.S. dollars) | Total | 1 year | 2-3 years | 4-5 years |
More than
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Long-term debt |
$ | 38,896 | $ | 3,814 | $ | 34,483 | $ | 599 | $ | | ||||||||||
Line of credit |
5,000 | 5,000 | | | | |||||||||||||||
Lease liabilities |
5,014 | 993 | 2,235 | 1,662 | 124 | |||||||||||||||
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$ | 48,910 | $ | 9,807 | $ | 36,718 | $ | 2,261 | $ | 124 | ||||||||||
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Capital Expenditures
During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company purchased approximately $246 of capital assets used for replacements and improvements to existing facilities.
Management continues to review new capital expenditures to support its strategic plan of achieving cost efficiencies through increased productivity. Management may elect, where appropriate, to sell inefficient or non-strategic assets to produce cash to wholly or partially finance new capital expenditures. The Company will also borrow to maintain, improve and replace capital assets when the return on such investments exceed targeted thresholds for internal rates of return. There can be no assurance, however, that sources of financing will be available, or will be available on terms favourable to the Company, or that these strategic initiatives will achieve adequate cost reduction in actual implementation or in light of the competitive pressures on the cost of raw materials and other factors of production. Management believes that its recurring capital expenditures will be funded and supported from its ongoing operations.
During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company incurred $761 in costs to maintain its capital assets. These expenses are classified as repair and maintenance and are included in cost of sales. Management forecasts approximately $2,500 of annual costs to maintain the Companys capital assets.
Summary of Quarterly Results
For the three months ended:
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts) |
Mar 31,
2019 |
Dec 31,
2018 |
Sept 30,
2018 |
Jun 30,
2018 |
Mar 31,
2018 |
Dec 31,
2017 |
Sept 30,
2017 |
Jun 30,
2017 |
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Sales |
$ | 31,890 | $ | 38,787 | $ | 39,684 | $ | 42,039 | $ | 29,490 | $ | 36,864 | $ | 44,735 | $ | 45,530 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 7,648 | $ | 270 | ($ | 1,989 | ) | ($ | 2,282 | ) | ($ | 1,143 | ) | ($ | 607 | ) | $ | 294 | $ | 4,325 | ||||||||||||
Basic income (loss) per share |
$ | 0.16 | $ | 0.01 | ($ | 0.04 | ) | ($ | 0.05 | ) | ($ | 0.03 | ) | ($ | 0.02 | ) | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.11 | ||||||||||||
Diluted income (loss) per share |
$ | 0.15 | $ | 0.01 | ($ | 0.04 | ) | ($ | 0.05 | ) | ($ | 0.03 | ) | ($ | 0.02 | ) | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.11 |
The Companys Canadian peak vegetable growing production is in the summer months, with no production during the winter season. As a result, the Company historically reports higher sales in the second and third quarters than in the first and fourth quarters.
Financial Instruments and Risk Management
Risk Management
The Company is exposed to the following risks as a result of holding financial instruments: market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk and liquidity risk. The following is a description of these risks and how they are managed by the Company.
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Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in the market place.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that the Company will incur a loss due to the failure by its customers or other parties to meet their contractual obligations. Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and trade receivables.
The Company limits its exposure to credit risk by placing its cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality financial institutions.
The Companys trade receivables had three customers that represented more than 10% of the balance of trade receivables, representing 15.6%, 15.5% and 11.6% of the balance of trade receivables as at March 31, 2019 (2018 one customer represented 14.0%). The Company believes that its trade receivables risk is limited due to the high credit quality of its customers and the protection afforded to the Company by the United States Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (the PACA) for its vegetable sales in the United States, which represent approximately 85% of the Companys annual sales. PACA protection gives a claim filed under PACA a first lien on all PACA assets (which include cash and trade receivables). PACA fosters trading practices in the marketing of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables in interstate and foreign commerce. It prohibits unfair and fraudulent practices and provides a means of enforcing contracts. Historical write-offs have represented less than one-half of 1% of sales.
Trade receivables for each customer were evaluated for collectability and an allowance for doubtful accounts has been estimated. As at March 31, 2019, the allowance for doubtful accounts balance was $50 (2018 $50). The Company has not recorded bad debt expense during the three months ended March 31, 2019 (2018 $nil).
As at March 31, 2019, 91.1% (2018 96.7%) of trade receivables were outstanding less than 30 days, 7.3% (2018 1.6%) were outstanding for between 30 and 90 days and the remaining 1.6% (2018 1.7%) were outstanding for more than 90 days. Trade receivables are considered past due based on the contract terms agreed to with a customer. Aged receivables that are past due are not considered impaired unless customer specific information indicates otherwise.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates.
The Company has used derivative instruments to reduce market exposure to changes in interest rates. The Company has used derivative instruments only for risk management purposes and not for generating trading profits.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its obligations as they become due. The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities as at March 31, 2019:
(in thousands of U.S. dollars) Financial liabilities |
Contractual
cash flows |
0 to 12
months |
12 to 24
months |
After 24
months |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
$ | 15,052 | $ | 15,052 | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
Bank debt |
35,060 | 3,449 | 3,670 | 27,941 | ||||||||||||
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It is the Companys intention to meet these obligations through the collection of current accounts receivable and cash. The Company has available lines of credit of up to CA$13,000 (as at March 31, 2019, $5,000 was outstanding and US$261 and CA$38 was utilized in the form of outstanding letters of credit). If the current resources and cash generated from operations are insufficient to satisfy its obligations, the Company may seek to issue additional equity or to arrange debt or other financing.
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Under the terms of the Credit Facilities, the Company is subject to a number of covenants, including debt service covenants. These covenants could reduce the Companys flexibility in conducting the Companys operations by limiting the Companys ability to borrow money and may create a risk of default on the Companys debt (including by a cross-default to other credit agreements) if the Company cannot satisfy or continue to satisfy these covenants. In the event that the Company cannot comply with a debt covenant, or anticipates that it will be unable to comply with a debt covenant in the future, management may seek a waiver and/or amendment from the applicable lenders in respect of any such covenant in order to avoid any breach or default that might otherwise result therefrom. If the Company defaults under any of the Credit Facilities and the default is not waived by the applicable lenders, the debt extended pursuant to all of its debt instruments could become due and payable prior to its stated due date. The Company cannot give any assurance that (i) its lenders will continue to agree to any covenant amendments or waive any covenant breaches or defaults that may occur under the applicable debt instruments, and (ii) it could pay this debt if it became due prior to its stated due date. Accordingly, any default by the Company under its existing debt that is not waived by the applicable lenders could materially adversely impact the Companys results of operations and financial results and may have a material adverse effect on the trading price of its common shares. See also Risk FactorsDependence Upon Credit Facilities in the Companys current Annual Information Form.
Environmental, Health and Safety Risk
The Companys operations are subject to national, regional and local environmental, health and safety laws and regulations governing, among other things, discharge to air, land and water, the handling and storage of fresh produce, waste disposal, the protection of employee health, safety and the environment. The Companys greenhouse facilities could experience incidents, malfunctions or other unplanned events that could result in discharges in excess of permitted levels resulting in personal injury, fines, penalties or other sanctions and property damage. The Company must maintain a number of environmental and other permits from various governmental authorities in order to operate. Failure to maintain compliance with these requirements could result in operational interruptions, fines or penalties, or the need to install potentially costly pollution control technology. Compliance with current and future environmental laws and regulations, which are likely to become more stringent over time, including those governing greenhouse gas emissions, may impose additional capital costs and financial expenditures, which could adversely affect the Companys operational results and profitability.
The Company is committed to protecting the health and safety of employees and the general public, and to sound environmental stewardship. The Company believes that prevention of incidents and injuries, and protection of the environment, benefits everyone and delivers increased value to its shareholders, customers and employees. The Company has health and safety and environmental management and systems and has established policies, programs and practices for conducting safe and environmentally sound operations. Regular reviews and audits are conducted to assess compliance with legislation and Company policy.
Overview
The forward-looking statements contained in this section and elsewhere in this MD&A are not historical facts, but rather, reflect the Companys current expectations regarding future results or events and are based on information currently available to Management. Certain material factors and assumptions were applied in providing these forward-looking statements. See the Forward-Looking Statements section of this MD&A.
Cannabis
On June 6, 2017, the Company announced an initiative into growing cannabis through a joint venture with an existing licensed producer, pursuant to which the Company would contribute one of its Delta greenhouses and growing knowledge in exchange for a 50% equity position. Emerald has contributed CA$20 million for its 50% equity interest. The joint venture is named Pure Sunfarms Corp. Pure Sunfarms received its cultivation license from Health Canada for the Delta 3 Greenhouse on March 2, 2018. Pure Sunfarms received its sales license from Health Canada on July 30, 2018. Pure Sunfarms has been harvesting cannabis since the middle of May 2018 and with its sales license has commenced the sales of dried cannabis to other Licensed Producers. The entire facility was licensed for cultivation in March 2019 and it is now one of the largest commercial cannabis production facilities in Canada.
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On April 1, 2019, Pure Sunfarms exercised its option on the existing 1.1 million square foot Delta 2 greenhouse facility currently owned by Village Farms in Delta, British Columbia. The Delta 2 greenhouse facility is a nearly identical sister facility immediately adjacent to the 1.1 million square foot Delta 3 greenhouse facility, which is already one of the largest cannabis production operations in the world. The addition of the Delta 2 greenhouse facility will double Pure Sunfarms total production area to 2.2 million square feet and, with conservatively targeted annual production of approximately 75,000 kilograms of dried cannabis, will double its annual cannabis production potential to approximately 150,000 kilograms in 2021. Pure Sunfarms also expects to benefit from further economies of scale resulting from the concentration of 2.2 million square feet of production area at a single location, which will further support the Companys goal to be one of the leading high-quality, low-cost cannabis producers in Canada. The existing automated propagation operation (nursery) in the Delta 3 greenhouse facility will serve the Delta 2 greenhouse facility, enabling more of the footprint of the Delta 2 greenhouse facility to be devoted to flower rooms than in the Delta 3 greenhouse facility, which is expected to generate further cost efficiencies.
Management believes it will produce cannabis for CA$1 per gram with margins of 50% in late 2019. As such, the Companys 50% equity interest in Pure Sunfarms is capable of generating substantially higher revenue and profits than prior revenues and profits from the tomato crop previously grown in the facility.
Since July 2018, each of the Shareholders of Pure Sunfarms has provided CAD $13.0 million of capital in the form of demand shareholder loans.
Currently, management has no intention of growing cannabis at its U.S. greenhouse facilities or holding any equity investments in U.S. cannabis cultivation businesses, in each case until it is federally legal to do so.
Hemp
On February 27, 2019, the Company entered into a joint venture with Nature Crisp to form VF Hemp, for the objective of outdoor cultivation of high percentage CBD hemp and CBD extraction in multiple states throughout the United States (the VF Hemp Joint Venture Agreement). VF Hemp is 65% owned by the Company and 35% owned by Nature Crisp. Under the terms of the VF Hemp Joint Venture Agreement, the Company will contribute approximately US$15 million to VF Hemp for start-up costs and working capital. Capital investment for extraction capabilities is to be determined and dependent on future decisions with respect to the locations of hemp production and the extraction operations.
Under the terms of the VF Hemp Joint Venture Agreement, the Company will contribute approximately US$15 million to VF Hemp for start-up costs and working capital.
On March 25, 2019, the Company entered into a grid loan Agreement (the Grid Loan) with VF Hemp whereby, as at March 31, 2019, the Company had contributed $2,250 in the form a grid loan to VF Hemp. The Grid Loan has a maturity date of March 25, 2022, and will bear simple interest at the rate of 8% per annum, calculated monthly.
VF Hemp is finalizing its locations for its hemp cultivation and CBD-extraction operations, with a target to commence field cultivation of hemp in late spring 2019 and to have 500 to 850 acres in production during 2019. VF Hemp plans to have extraction capabilities in place by the end of 2019 to enable it to begin supplying CBD oil on a wholesale basis while it commences production of branded CBD products for big box retailers in 2020. VF Hemp intends to conduct its operations in locations where it is fully legal to do so on a federal and state level.
Produce
The Company continues to focus on increasing its produce revenues and returning to profitability on its core crops tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. The Company also continues to actively explore whether to produce certain higher margin alternative crops at the Companys continuing produce facilities, such as hemp, as well as evaluate other cannabis related business opportunities.
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Growth expenditures
The Company expects to spend between $1.0 to $1.5 million on capital expenditures in 2019 on its produce facilities. These expenditures are to repair and enhance existing growing and pack house systems either due to obsolescence of the system or to improve operational efficiencies.
Under the terms of the VF Hemp Joint Venture Agreement, the Company will contribute approximately US$15 million to VF Hemp for start-up costs and working capital. Capital investment for extraction capabilities is to be determined and dependent on future decisions with respect to the locations of hemp production and the extraction operations.
The Company has additional growth initiatives that are pending legislative approval of hemp in Texas, which would require additional capital to convert one of its Texas facilities to hemp cultivation, as well as U.S extraction capabilities.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures have been designed to ensure that information to be disclosed by the Company is accumulated and communicated to management, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, as of the end of the period covered by the interim and year end filings, that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are appropriately designed and operating effectively to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to VFF is made known to them by others within VFF.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers Annual and Interim Filings also requires the CEO and Chief Financial Officer of VFF (CFOs) to certify, among other things, that they are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting for VFF, that those internal controls have been designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS, and that VFF has disclosed any changes to its internal controls during its most recent period that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.
For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Companys management evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. This evaluation was performed under the supervision of, and with the participation of, the CEO and CFO.
The Companys internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Internal control over financial reporting, no matter how well designed, has inherent limitations. Therefore, internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and may not prevent or detect all misstatements.
Based on this evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that, subject to the inherent limitations noted above, the Companys internal control over financial reporting is effective in providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS.
There were no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2019 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
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Risks and Uncertainties
The Company is subject to various risks and uncertainties which are summarized below, as well as those discussed in this MD&A. Additional details are contained in the Companys current Annual Information Form dated March 20, 2019 filed on SEDAR, which can be accessed electronically at www.sedar.com .
Risks Relating to the Company
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Product Pricing |
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Maintain Profitability |
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Risks Inherent in the Agricultural Business |
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Natural Catastrophes |
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Covenant Risk |
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Dependence Upon Credit Facilities |
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Labour Availability |
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Mexican Trade Agreement |
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Competition |
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Transportation Disruptions |
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Key Executives |
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Uninsured and Underinsured Losses |
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Governmental Regulations |
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Product Liability |
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Cyber Security |
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Vulnerability to Rising Energy Cost |
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Risks of Regulatory Change |
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Environmental, Health and Safety Risk |
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Risks Associated with Cross-Border Trade |
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Retail Consolidation |
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Foreign Exchange Exposure |
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Technological Advances |
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Accounting Estimates |
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Growth |
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Intellectual Property |
Risks Related to VF Hemp
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State Legalization |
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FDA and USDA regulation |
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Risks Inherent in the Agricultural Business |
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Key Executives of VF Hemp |
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Risk Related to VF Hemp |
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Failure to Realize Growth Strategy |
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Research and Development and Product Obsolescence |
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Intellectual Property Protection May Be Suboptimal |
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Product Liability |
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Product Recalls |
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Fluctuating Prices of Raw Materials |
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Environmental Regulations and Risks |
Risks Related to the Joint Venture
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Reliance on Licenses |
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Risks Associated with Changes in Laws, Regulations and Guidelines |
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Regulatory Compliance Risks |
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Failure of Regulatory Compliance |
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Failure of Supplier Standards Compliance |
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Marketing Restrictions |
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Unfavourable Publicity or Consumer Perception |
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Third Party Reputational Risks |
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Rapid Growth and Consolidation in the Cannabis Industry |
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Competition |
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Risks Inherent in an Agricultural Business |
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Risks Related to the Joint Venture |
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Reliance on a Single Facility |
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Limited Operating History in the Cannabis Industry |
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Failure to Realize Growth Strategy |
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Ongoing Costs and Obligations Related to Infrastructure, Growth, Regulatory Compliance and Operations |
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No Assurance of Profitability or Immediate Revenues |
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Attracting and Retaining Key Personnel |
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Research and Development and Product Obsolescence |
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Understanding of CBD and THC May Change |
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Consumer Preferences May Change |
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Products May Not Have Intended Effects |
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Product Liability |
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Product Recalls |
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Fluctuating Prices of Raw Materials |
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Supply and demand Fluctuations |
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Reduced Market Due to Personal Cultivation |
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Quantification of Size of Target Market |
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Segment of Cannabis Market |
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Reliance of Third Party Transportation |
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Reliance on Third Party Distributors |
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Reliance on Key Inputs |
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Reliance on Effective Quality Control |
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Possible Restricted Trade by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement |
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Environmental regulations and Risks |
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Insurance Coverage in the Cannabis Industry |
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Liability of Illegal Activities by Employees, Contractors or Consultants |
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Use of Customer Information and Other Personal and Confidential Information |
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Breach of Security |
Risks Related to Tax
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Potential U.S. Permanent Establishment of VF Canada GP, VFCLP and VFF |
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Advances by VF Operations Canada Inc. to U.S. Holdings |
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Transfer Pricing |
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U.S. Real Property Holding Corporation |
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Trade Receivables
Trade receivables are measured at amortized cost, net of allowance for expected credit losses. Credit is extended based on an evaluation of a customers financial condition. Accounts outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms are considered past due. The Company determines its allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time accounts are past due, the Companys previous loss history and the customers current ability to pay its obligation to the Company. Trade receivables are recorded net of lifetime expected credit losses.
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Inventories
Inventories of Company-grown produce consist of raw materials, labour and overhead costs incurred less costs charged to cost of sales throughout the various crop cycles, which end at various times throughout the year and exclude the biological asset (see below). Cost of sales is based upon incurred and estimated costs to be incurred from each crop allocated to both actual and estimated future yields over each crop cycle. The cost of produce inventory purchased from third parties is valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
Biological Asset
The biological asset consists of the Companys produce on the vines at the period end. The produce on the vine is measured at fair value less costs to sell and complete, with any change therein recognized in profit or loss. Costs to sell include all costs that would be necessary to sell and complete the assets, including finishing and transportation costs.
Income Taxes
The Company utilizes the assets and liability method of accounting for income taxes under which future income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future income tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying value amount and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Management uses judgment and estimates in determining the appropriate rates and amounts in recording future taxes, giving consideration to timing and probability. Actual taxes could significantly vary from these estimates as a result of future events, including changes in income tax law or the outcome of reviews by tax authorities and related appeals. The resolution of these uncertainties and the associated final taxes may result in adjustment to the Companys tax assets and tax liabilities.
Future income tax assets are recognized to the extent that realization is considered more likely than not. The Company considers past results, current trends and outlooks for future years in assessing realization of income tax assets.
Impairment of Financial and Non-Financial Assets
At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its long lived assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss, if any. The Company estimates the recoverable amounts of the cash-generating unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.
Where a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation can be identified, corporate assets are also allocated to individual CGUs, or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of CGUs for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can be identified. Identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. This was determined to be the Canadian and U.S. operations.
Recoverable amount is the higher of the fair value less costs to sell and the value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. If the recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset or CGU is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in the statement of income.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses for assets with a finite useful life, the carrying amount of the asset or CGU is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset or CGU in prior periods. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in the statement of income.
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Due to the above-noted considerations, which are based on the Companys best available information, the Company has not recorded any impairment charge on its non-financial assets during the three months ended March 31, 2019.
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives
Management estimates the useful lives of property, plant and equipment based on the period during which the assets are expected to be available for use. The amounts and timing of recorded expenses for depreciation of property, plant and equipment for any period are affected by these estimated useful lives. The estimates are reviewed at least annually and are updated if expectations change as a result of physical wear and tear, technical or commercial obsolescence and legal or other limits to use. It is possible that changes in these factors may cause significant changes in the estimated useful lives of the Companys property, plant and equipment in the future.
Land Revaluation
Management concluded that given significant changes in the fair market value of the Companys land assets, the revaluation method of accounting for land used in production is a more appropriate accounting policy than historical cost. IAS 8, Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors , allows for prospective application of this policy change and therefore the policy change has been applied to year ended December 31, 2016.
Changes in Accounting Policies
The Company has adopted the following new and revised standards and changes in accounting policies, along with any consequential amendments as at January 1, 2018. These changes were made in accordance with the applicable transitional provisions.
Amendments to IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements , and IAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures establishes the criteria for accounting for joint ventures. Investments in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. The equity method involves recording the initial investment at cost and subsequently adjusting the carrying value of the investment for the proportionate share of the profit or loss, other comprehensive income or loss and any other changes in the joint ventures net assets such as dividends. At each statement of financial position date, the Company will consider whether there is objective evidence that its investment in the joint venture is impaired. If there is such evidence of impairment, the Company will determine the amount of the impairment and a loss will be recorded in the condensed consolidated interim statement of income (loss) (statement of income (loss). The adoption of the amendments to IFRS 11 did not have and impact on the Companys interim financial statements.
IFRS 16, Leases, was issued in January 2016 to replace IAS 17, Leases, and related Interpretations. IFRS 16 establishes the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract, i.e. the customer (lessee) and the supplier (lessor) to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet.
On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted IFRS 16 using the updated modified retrospective transition approach and did not restate prior periods. The Companys classes of assets include land leases, building leases and equipment leases.
On adoption, the Company recognized lease liabilities in relation to leases which had previously been classified as operating leases under the principles of IAS 17, Leases. These lease liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the borrowing rate of the Company. The weighted average incremental borrowing rate applied to the lease liabilities on January 1, 2019 was 6.25%. These leases are included in right-of-use assets, short-term lease liabilities and long-term lease liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet. Right-of-use assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
For leases previously classified as finance leases the entity recognized the carrying amount of the lease asset and lease liability immediately before transition as the carrying amount of the right of use asset and the lease liability at the date of initial application. The premeasurements to the lease liabilities were recognized as adjustments to the related right-of-use assets immediately after the date of initial application.
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Additionally, the Company has elected the short-term lease exception for all classes of assets, and does not apply the recognition requirements for leases of 12 months or less, and recognizes lease payments for short-term leases as expense either straight-line over the lease term or as incurred depending on whether the lease payments are fixed or variable. These elections are applied consistently for all leases.
Lease liability recognized as at January 1, 2019 |
$ | 4,537 | ||
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Of which are: |
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Current lease liabilities |
1,002 | |||
Non-current lease liabilities |
3,515 | |||
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$ | 4,537 | |||
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The recognized right-of-use assets relate to the following types of assets:
December 31, 2018 | January 1, 2019 | |||||||
Land |
$ | | $ | 140 | ||||
Building |
| 3,983 | ||||||
Equipment |
176 | 380 | ||||||
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Total right-of-use assets |
$ | 176 | $ | 4,503 | ||||
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IFRS 16, Leases , was issued in January 2016 to replace IAS 17, Leases , and related Interpretations. IFRS 16 establishes the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract, i.e. the customer (lessee) and the supplier (lessor) to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet.
On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted IFRS 16 using the updated modified retrospective transition approach and did not restate prior periods. The Companys classes of assets include land leases, building leases and equipment leases.
On adoption, the Company recognized lease liabilities in relation to leases which had previously been classified as operating leases under the principles of IAS 17, Leases . These liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments. These lease liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease. The weighted average incremental borrowing rate applied to the lease liabilities on January 1, 2019 was 6.25%. These leases are included in right-of-use assets, short-term lease liabilities and long-term lease liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet. Right-of-use assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
For leases previously classified as finance leases the entity recognized the carrying amount of the lease asset and lease liability immediately before transition as the carrying amount of the right of use asset and the lease liability at the date of initial application.
Additionally, the Company has elected the short-term lease exception for all classes of assets, and does not apply the recognition requirements for leases of 12 months or less, and recognizes lease payments for short-term leases as expense either straight-line over the lease term or as incurred depending on whether the lease payments are fixed or variable. These elections are applied consistently for all leases.
2019 | ||||
Operating lease commitments disclosed as at December 31, 2018 |
$ | 5,064 | ||
Less: short-term leases recognized on a straight-line basis as expense |
(210 | ) | ||
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4,854 | ||||
Discounted using the lessees incremental borrowing rate of 6.25% at the date of initial application |
4,269 | |||
Add: additional leases identified on adoption of IFRS 16 |
88 | |||
Add: finance lease liabilities recognized as at December 31, 2018 |
180 | |||
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Lease liability recognized as at January 1, 2019 |
$ | 4,537 | ||
Of which are: |
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Current lease liabilities |
1,022 | |||
Non-current lease liabilities |
3,515 | |||
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$ | 4,537 | |||
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The recognized right-of-use assets relate to the following types of assets:
December 31, 2018 | January 1, 2019 | |||||||
Land |
$ | | $ | 140 | ||||
Building |
| 4,017 | ||||||
Equipment |
176 | 380 | ||||||
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$ | 176 | $ | 4,537 | ||||
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Related Party Transactions
On February 13, 2019, the Company announced that Pure Sunfarms had entered into a credit agreement with Bank of Montreal, as agent and lead lender, and Farm Credit Canada, as lender, in respect of a CA$20 million secured non-revolver term loan (the Credit Facility). The Credit Facility, which matures on February 7, 2022, is secured by the Delta 3 facility, and contains customary financial and restrictive covenants. The Company is not a party to the Credit Facility but has provided a limited guarantee in the amount of CA$10 million in connection with the Credit Facility.
As at March 31, 2019, the Company had amounts due from its joint venture, Pure Sunfarms, totaling $1,140 (December 31, 2018$1,079) primarily for consulting services and the reimbursement of expenses which occurred in the year. These amounts are non-interest bearing and due on demand. On July 5, 2018, the Shareholders entered into a Loan Agreement with Pure Sunfarms, whereby, as at March 31, 2019, the Shareholders had each contributed CA$13,000 (US$10,082) in the form of a demand loan to Pure Sunfarms. Effective January 1, 2019, the loan amounts bear simple interest at the rate of 6.2% per annum, calculated semi-annually. Interest is accrued and payable on demand being made by either Shareholder. Prior to January 1, 2019, the loan amount bore interest at the rate of 8.0%. These amounts are included in amounts due from joint venture in the interim statements of financial position.
On March 25, 2019, the Company entered into a Grid Loan Agreement (the Grid Loan) with VF Hemp, whereby, as at March 31, 2019, the Company had contributed $2,250 in the form a grid loan to VF Hemp. The Grid Loan has a maturity date of March 25, 2022, and will bear simple interest at the rate of 8% per annum, calculated monthly.
One of the Companys employees is related to a member of the Companys executive management team and received approximately $27 in salary and benefits during the three months ended March 31, 2019 (2018$27).
Included in other assets as at March 31, 2019 is a $62 (December 31, 2018$64) promissory note that represents the unpaid amount the Company advanced to an employee in connection with a relocation at the request of the Company.
Outstanding Share Data
The beneficial interests in the Company are currently divided into interests of three classes, described and designated as Common Shares, Special Shares and Preferred Shares, respectively. An unlimited number of Common Shares, Special Shares and Preferred Shares are issuable pursuant to VFFs constating documents.
On December 21, 2017, VFF issued 2,500,000 Common Shares pursuant to a bought deal short form prospectus offering at an issue price of CA$5.40 per Common Share for gross proceeds of CA$13,500,000. The offering was conducted by a syndicate of underwriters led by Beacon Securities Limited.
On May 24, 2018, VFF issued 1,886,793 Common Shares pursuant to a private placement offering at an issue price of CA$5.30 per Common Share for gross proceeds of CA$10,000,000.
On October 12, 2018, VFF issued 3,097,200 Common Shares pursuant to a bought deal short form prospectus offering at an issue price of CA$7.13 per Common Share for gross proceeds of CA$22,083,036. The offering was conducted by a syndicate of underwriters led by Beacon Securities Limited.
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In April 2019, the Company completed a bought deal offering of 1,000,000 common shares of the Company at an offering price of CA$20.00 per offered share for aggregate proceeds to the Company of CA$20,000,000. The Company intends to use the net proceeds for working capital purposes, including the growth capital needs of the Companys U.S. hemp business. Upon closing, there were 49,112,003 issued and outstanding common shares of the Company.
As of the date hereof, VFF has outstanding: (i) 49,112,003 Common Shares carrying the right to one vote at a meeting of voting shareholders of VFF; (ii) nil (0) Special Shares; and (iii) nil (0) Preferred Shares. In conjunction with the formation of Pure Sunfarms Corp., the Company issued 300,000 common share purchase warrants to an affiliate of a Canadian financial institution as partial consideration for services provided in respect thereof. Each such warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price of CA$2.07. Each such warrant was exercisable up to June 6, 2020. In April 2019, the warrants holder exercised its warrant rights and subscribed for 300,000 shares of the Companys common stock. Those shares are included in the total outstanding shares as of the date hereof.
For further details on the structure of the Company or the rights attached to each of the above-mentioned securities, please refer to the Companys current Annual Information Form which is available electronically at www.sedar.com.
Certain statements contained in this MD&A constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ( forward-looking statements ). Forward-looking statements may relate to the Companys future outlook or financial position and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the financial position, business strategy, budgets, litigation, projected production, projected costs, capital expenditures, financial results, taxes, plans and objectives of or involving the Company. Particularly, statements regarding future results, performance, achievements, prospects or opportunities for the Company, the greenhouse vegetable industry or the cannabis industry are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by such terms as outlook, may, might, will, could, should, would, occur, expect, plan, anticipate, believe, intend, estimate, predict, potential, continue, likely, schedule, objectives, or the negative or grammatical variation thereof or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Some of the specific forward-looking statements in this MD&A include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: product pricing; maintaining profitability; risks inherent in the agricultural business; natural catastrophes; retail consolidation; covenant risk; dependence upon credit facilities; competition; transportation disruptions; labour; governmental regulations; product liability; key executives; uninsured and underinsured losses; vulnerability to rising energy costs; risks of regulatory change; environmental, health and safety risk, foreign exchange exposure, risks associated with cross-border trade; technological advances; accounting estimates; growth; tax risks; and risks related to the Joint Venture, including the Joint Ventures ability to obtain licenses under the ACMPR, risks relating to conversion of the Companys greenhouses to cannabis production, and the ability to cultivate and distribute cannabis.
The Company has based these forward-looking statements on factors and assumptions about future events and financial trends that it believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs, including that the Canadian economy will remain stable over the next 12 months, that inflation will remain relatively low, that interest rates will remain stable, that tax laws remain unchanged, that conditions within the greenhouse vegetable and cannabis industries generally will be consistent with the current climate, and that the Canadian capital markets will provide the Company with access to equity and/or debt at reasonable rates when required.
Although the forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A are based upon assumptions that management believes are reasonable based on information currently available to management, there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Companys control, that may cause the Companys or the industrys actual results, performance, achievements, prospects and opportunities in future periods to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the factors contained in the Companys filings with securities regulators, including this MD&A and the Companys annual information form.
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When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, the Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements, as forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and should not be read as guarantees of future results, performance, achievements, prospects and opportunities. The forward-looking statements made in this MD&A relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this MD&A. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Public Securities Filings
You may access other information about the Company, including its current Annual Information Form and other disclosure documents, reports, statements or other information that it files with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities, through SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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Exhibit 99.3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Village Farms International Reports First Quarter 2019 Results Canadian
Cannabis Joint Venture, Pure Sunfarms, Achieves Second Consecutive Quarter
of Profitability
Pure Sunfarms Triples Sales on a Sequential Quarter Basis to US$10.8 Million (CAD$14.4
Million) and Generates Net Income of US$8.6 Million (CAD$11.4 Million)
Vancouver, BC, May 9, 2019 Village Farms International, Inc. (Village Farms or the Company) (TSX: VFF) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. All figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
Financial and Corporate Highlights for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2019
(All comparable figures are for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018)
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Net income before tax improved to positive US$12.1 million and included the contribution of positive net income from Pure Sunfarms Corp. (Pure Sunfarms) of US$4.3 million (CAD$5.7 million) (Village Farms share based on its 50% ownership). This compares with a net loss before tax of (US$1.4 million); |
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Sales including Pure Sunfarms contribution of US$5.4 million (CAD$7.2 million) (Village Farms 50% share) increased to US$37.3 million. This compares with US$29.5 million; |
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Earnings per share of US$0.16 per share compared to a loss per share of (US$0.03) per share. |
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EBITDA was US$1.3 million, and included the contribution from Pure Sunfarms of US$3.2 million (CAD$4.3 million) (Village Farms 50% share). This compares with US$1.8 million. |
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The Companys common shares commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol VFF; and, |
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Subsequent to quarter end, completed a bought deal offering of 1,000,000 common shares at a price of CAD$20.00 per share for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of CAD$20,000,000. |
Recent Highlights for Village Farms Canadian Cannabis Joint Venture, Pure Sunfarms
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Reported positive net income (before Village Farms 50% share) for the first quarter of 2019 of US$8.6 million (CAD$11.4 million) on sales (before Village Farms 50% share) of US$10.8 million (CAD$14.4 million); |
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Completed on schedule at the beginning of the second quarter (April) planting of Quadrants 1 and 4 of its 1.1 million square foot Delta 3 greenhouse operation in Delta, BC. As a result, the entire 1.03 million square feet of growing area at the Delta 3 facility is in production. Pure Sunfarms remains on track to achieve full run rate annual production of 75,000 kilograms at the Delta 3 greenhouse operation by mid-2019. Pure Sunfarms expects to have in-house extraction operations in place at the Delta 3 facility (scalable for the Delta 2 facility) before the end of 2019; and, |
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Exercised its option on the existing 1.1 million square foot Delta 2 greenhouse facility (the newer, nearly identical sister facility immediately adjacent to Delta 3), doubling projected annual production in 2021 to 150,000 kilograms. |
Recent Highlights for Village Farms U.S. Hemp/CBD Program
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Village Farms 65%-owned joint venture for outdoor cultivation of high-cannabidiol (CBD) hemp and CBD extraction, Village Fields Hemp, commenced germination in preparation for planting more than 800 acres in three states (Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina), which it anticipates beginning May 2019, with all acreage expected to be planted by mid-June 2019. Village Fields Hemp expects to commence harvesting in July 2019; and, |
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Village Farms continues to monitor developments related to House Bill 1325 in Texas, and if passed into law, will establish a Texas Hemp Program, providing a regulatory and licensing framework for the cultivation and processing of hemp, as well as for products made from hemp, including cannabidiol (CBD). |
We are thrilled to report that our Canadian cannabis joint venture, Pure Sunfarms, delivered its second consecutive quarter of profitability, with net income of US$8.6 million on sales of US$10.8 million as production at the 1.1 million square foot Delta 3 facility continued to ramp up on plan, said Michael DeGiglio, Chief Executive Officer, Village Farms. The success of the Delta 3 facility, with quality, yield and cost continuing to meet expectations, and the resulting ability to rapidly achieve profitability, is further evidence of the considerable advantage of building a premier, large scale, vertically integrated grower on the foundation of the people, capabilities and know-how of Village Farms a foundation that can only be achieved through decades of operational experience.
Mr. DeGiglio added, With the entire 1.1 million square foot Delta 3 facility now in production and poised to reach full run rate annual production mid-year, we expect Pure Sunfarms to deliver strong sales and earnings growth throughout the remainder of 2019. Moreover, the recent addition of the adjacent 1.1 million square foot Delta 2 facility, will double Pure Sunfarms production output, provides significant additional sales and earnings potential beginning next year. Furthermore, with the option period on the additional 2.6 million square foot Delta 1 facility having commenced in March, Pure Sunfarms has even greater potential for future expansion.
In the United States, we are moving quickly to capitalize on the significant opportunity in hemp and hemp-derived CBD. Our joint venture for outdoor hemp cultivation and extraction, Village Fields Hemp, will very shortly begin cultivation on more than 800 acres in three states. With extraction operations targeted to be in place this year, we expect to be selling CBD oil on a wholesale basis early next year, followed by white-labeled and branded products, as we pursue a vertically integrated consumer packaged goods strategy targeting our existing national big box and grocery customers, as well as other major retailers throughout the country, With our U.S. hemp/CBD program well underway, we are continuing to explore additional hemp opportunities in Mexico and Latin America.
Our significant cannabis and hemp-derived CBD opportunities come at a time when our legacy vegetable business is under increasing pressure from more and cheaper imports from Mexico. The repurposing of assets and redeployment of resources and capabilities for these nascent, large market opportunities with superior economics provides new, outsized growth potential as we pursue strategies in our vegetable business to be cost competitive for the long term and remain a leading supplier of produce to North Americas top grocery and big box retailers.
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Summary Statutory Results
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars unless otherwise indicated)
For the three months
ended March 31, |
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2019 | 2018 | |||||||
Sales |
$ | 31,890 | $ | 29,490 | ||||
Cost of sales |
(31,582 | ) | (25,902 | ) | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
(4,023 | ) | (3,357 | ) | ||||
Stock compensation expense |
(1,409 | ) | (118 | ) | ||||
Change in biological asset (2) |
(100 | ) | (659 | ) | ||||
Loss from operations |
(5,224 | ) | (546 | ) | ||||
Interest expense, net |
(607 | ) | (598 | ) | ||||
Foreign exchange gain |
278 | | ||||||
Other (expense) income, net |
(132 | ) | 25 | |||||
Share of income (loss) from joint venture |
4,268 | (237 | ) | |||||
Gain on disposal of assets |
13,566 | | ||||||
(Provision for) recovery of income taxes |
(4,501 | ) | 213 | |||||
Net income (loss) |
7,648 | (1,143 | ) | |||||
Consolidated EBITDA (3) |
1,279 | 1,813 | ||||||
Earnings (loss) per share basic |
$ | 0.16 | ($ | 0.03 | ) | |||
Earnings (loss) per share diluted |
$ | 0.15 | ($ | 0.03 | ) |
Summary Results Including Pure Sunfarms on a Proportionate Basis
The following results reflect the Companys proportionate share of the Pure Sunfarms joint venture operations, as this is the basis on which management bases its operating decisions and performance. For a reconciliation to the results in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) refer to the Reconciliation of IFRS to Proportionate Results as presented below and in Managements Discussion & Analysis (MD&A).
(in thousands of U.S. Dollars unless otherwise indicated)
For the three months
ended March 31, |
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2019 1 | 2018 1 | |||||||
Sales |
$ | 37,290 | $ | 29,490 | ||||
Cost of sales |
(33,491 | ) | (25,902 | ) | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
(5,932 | ) | (3,692 | ) | ||||
Change in biological asset (2) |
2,952 | (659 | ) | |||||
Gain on disposal of assets |
13,566 | | ||||||
Net income (loss) |
7,648 | (1,143 | ) | |||||
EBITDA (3) |
$ | 1,279 | $ | 1,813 | ||||
Earning (loss) per share basic |
$ | 0.16 | ($ | 0.03 | ) | |||
Earning (loss) per share diluted |
$ | 0.15 | ($ | 0.03 | ) |
Notes:
(1) |
The consolidated financial results above reflect the proportionate share of the Companys share of revenues and expenses from its joint venture operations, as this is the basis which management bases its operating decisions and performance evaluation. IFRS does not allow for the inclusion of the joint venture on a proportionate basis. These results include additional non-IFRS measures such as EBITDA. |
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The results are not generally accepted measures of financial performance under IFRS. The Companys method of calculating these financial performance measures may differ from other companies and accordingly, they may not be comparable to measures used by other companies. Refer to the MD&A for a reconciliation of these non-IFRS measures and proportionate results.
(2) |
Biological assets consist of the Companys produce on the vines and Pure Sunfarms bud and trim on the plant at the period end. Details of the changes are described in note 6 of the Companys annual consolidated financial statements year ended December 31, 2018. |
(3) |
EBITDA is not a recognized earnings measure and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. Therefore, EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. See Non-IFRS Measures. Management believes that EBITDA is a useful supplemental measure in evaluating the performance of the Company. Consolidated EBITDA includes the Companys 50% share of its joint venture Pure Sunfarms. |
Financial Highlights
(All amounts in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise indicated.)
Cannabis
The Companys 50% share of sales of Pure Sunfarms for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $5,400. Pure Sunfarms was not in production in the period ended March 31, 2018.
The Companys share of net income for the three months March 31, 2019 was $4,298 versus a loss of ($237) for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Pure Sunfarms was not in production in the period ended March 31, 2018.
The Companys share of EBITDA for the three months March 31, 2019 was $3,225 versus ($217) for the same period in 2018.
Vegetable
Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2019 increased by $2,400, or 8%, to $31,890 from $29,490 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase in sales is primarily due an increase in supply partner revenue of 34% (or 26% in product volume) partially offset by a decrease in the average selling price of tomatoes. Net price for tomato pounds decreased (5%) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 versus the three months ended March 31, 2018 due to a depressed market caused by an oversupply. Pepper prices increased 22% over the comparable period in 2018, and cucumber prices decreased (3%) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 over the comparable period in 2018.
Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2019 increased by ($5,680), or (22%), to $31,582 from $25,902 for the three months ended March 31, 2018; primarily due to an increase of ($3,489) in contract sales cost (due to the increased volume) and an increase in cost per pound from the Texas facilities. The increase is due to production issues that caused a decrease in production as well an increase in labor costs. The decrease in production caused an increase in cost per pound as a majority of the production costs are fixed so as production decreases cost per pound increase.
EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2019 decreased (62%) from the three months ended March 31, 2018, primarily as a result of a decrease in income from operations that was caused by production shortfall and labor increases at the Texas facilities resulted in decreased sales and an increase in cost per pound for product produced as the fixed costs were spread over less pounds.
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Reconciliation of IFRS to Proportionate Results
The following tables are a reconciliation of the IFRS results to the proportionate results (which include the Companys proportionate share of the Pure Sunfarms operations). Refer to the MD&A for further discussion and analysis of these results:
For the three months ended
March 31, 2019 |
For the three months ended
March 31, 2018 |
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Produce | Cannabis 4 | Total | Produce | Cannabis 4 | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Sales |
$ | 31,890 | $ | 5,400 | $ | 37,290 | $ | 29,490 | $ | | $ | 29,490 | ||||||||||||
Cost of sales |
(31,582 | ) | (1,909 | ) | (33,491 | ) | (25,902 | ) | | (25,902 | ) | |||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
(5,432 | ) | (500 | ) | (5,932 | ) | (3,475 | ) | (217 | ) | (3,692 | ) | ||||||||||||
Change in biological asset (5) |
(100 | ) | 3,052 | 2,952 | (659 | ) | | (659 | ) | |||||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on sale of assets |
(13,566 | ) | | (13,566 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||||
(Recovery of) provision for income taxes |
2,731 | 1,770 | 4,501 | (213 | ) | | (213 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
3,350 | 4,298 | 7,648 | (906 | ) | (237 | ) | (1,143 | ) | |||||||||||||||
EBITDA (6) |
(1,922 | ) | 3,201 | 1,279 | 2,030 | (217 | ) | 1,813 | ||||||||||||||||
(Loss) earnings per share basic and diluted |
$ | 0.07 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.16 | ($ | 0.02 | ) | ($ | 0.01 | ) | ($ | 0.03 | ) | |||||||||
(Loss) earnings per share basic and diluted |
$ | 0.07 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.15 | ($ | 0.02 | ) | ($ | 0.01 | ) | ($ | 0.03 | ) |
Notes:
(4) |
The consolidated financial results above reflect the proportionate share of the Companys share of revenues and expenses from its joint venture operations, as this is the basis which management bases its operating decisions and performance evaluation. IFRS does not allow for the inclusion of the joint venture on a proportionate basis. These results include additional non-IFRS measures such as EBITDA. |
The results are not generally accepted measures of financial performance under IFRS. The Companys method of calculating these financial performance measures may differ from other companies and accordingly, they may not be comparable to measures used by other companies. Refer to the MD&A for a reconciliation of these non-IFRS measures and proportionate results.
(5) |
Biological assets consist of the Companys produce on the vines and Pure Sunfarms crop at the period end. Details of the changes are described in note 5 of the Companys condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2019. |
(6) |
EBITDA is not a recognized earnings measure and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. Therefore, EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. See Non-IFRS Measures. Management believes that EBITDA is a useful supplemental measure in evaluating the performance of the Company. Consolidated EBITDA includes the Companys 50% share of its joint venture Pure Sunfarms. |
Conference Call
Village Farms management team will host a conference call tomorrow, Friday, May 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT) to discuss its first quarter 2019 financial results. Participants can access the conference call by telephone by dialing (647) 427-7450 or (888) 231-8191, or via the Internet at: https://bit.ly/2Zq1TKa .
For those unable to participate in the conference call at the scheduled time, it will be archived for replay both by telephone and via the Internet beginning approximately one hour following completion of the call. To access the archived conference call by telephone, dial (416) 849-0833 or (855) 859-2056 and enter the passcode 4478985 followed by the pound key. The telephone replay will be available until, May 17, 2019 at midnight (ET). The conference call will also be archived on Village Farms website at http://villagefarms.com/investor-relations/investor-calls .
About Village Farms International, Inc.
Village Farms is one of the largest and longest-operating vertically integrated greenhouse growers in North America and the only publicly traded greenhouse produce company in Canada. Village Farms produces and distributes fresh, premium-quality produce with consistency 365 days a year to national grocers in the U.S. and Canada from more than nine million square feet of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
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greenhouses in British Columbia and Texas, as well as from its partner greenhouses in British Columbia, Ontario and Mexico. The Company is now leveraging its 30 years of experience as a vertically integrated grower for the rapidly emerging global cannabis opportunity through its 50% ownership of British Columbia-based Pure Sunfarms Corp., one of the single largest cannabis growing operations in the world. The Company also intends to pursue opportunities to become a vertically integrated leader in the U.S. hemp-derived CBD market, subject to compliance with all applicable U.S. federal and state laws, Village Farms has established a joint venture, Village Fields Hemp USA, LLC, for multi-state outdoor hemp cultivation and CBD extraction and plans to pursue controlled environment hemp production at its Texas greenhouse operations, which total 5.7 million square feet of production area, subject to legalization of hemp in Texas.
Cautionary Language
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (forward-looking statements). Forward-looking statements may relate to the Companys future outlook or financial position and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the financial position, business strategy, budgets, litigation, projected production, projected costs, capital expenditures, financial results, taxes, plans and objectives of or involving the Company. Particularly, statements regarding future results, performance, achievements, prospects or opportunities for the Company, Pure Sunfarms, the greenhouse vegetable industry or the cannabis and hemp industries are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by such terms as outlook, may, might, will, could, should, would, occur, expect, plan, anticipate, believe, intend, estimate, predict, potential, continue, likely, schedule, objectives, or the negative or grammatical variation thereof or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts.
Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon assumptions that management believes are reasonable based on information currently available to management, there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Companys control, that may cause the Companys or the industrys actual results, performance, achievements, prospects and opportunities in future periods to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the factors contained in the Companys filings with U.S. and Canadian securities regulators, including as detailed in the Companys annual information form and managements discussion and analysis for the year-ended December 31, 2018.
When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, the Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements, as forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and should not be read as guarantees of future results, performance, achievements, prospects and opportunities. The forward-looking statements made in this press release only relate to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this press release. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact Information
Lawrence Chamberlain
Investor Relations
(416) 519-4196
lawrence.chamberlain@loderockadvisors.com
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