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 September 2020

Commission File No. 001-38691

AURORA CANNABIS INC.

 


(Translation of registrant's name into English)

500 - 10355 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1Y6, Canada

 


(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  ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1)  ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7)  ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE 

 

This Form 6-K is hereby filed and incorporated by reference in the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form F-10 (File No. 333-230692).

 

 

 

 

SUBMITTED HEREWITH

 

Exhibits Description 
99.1   Material Change Report dated September 11, 2020
99.2   Credit Agreement dated September 9, 2020

 

 
 

 

SIGNATURE

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.

AURORA CANNABIS INC.

/s/ Glen Ibbott

 


Glen Ibbott
Chief Financial Officer

Date: September 11, 2020

Exhibit 99.1

 

Form 51–102F3

MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT

 

Item 1. Name and Address of Company

 

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (“Aurora” or the “Company”)

500 - 10355 Jasper Avenue

Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1Y6

 

Item 2. Date of Material Change

 

September 8, 2020

 

Item 3. News Release

 

News releases announcing the material changes referred to in this report were disseminated by Aurora on September 8, 2020 and filed on SEDAR under Aurora’s profile on the same date.

 

Item 4. Summary of Material Change

 

The Company announced that Miguel Martin had been appointed as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, replacing Michael Singer who served in that role from February 6, 2020.

 

In a separate release, the Company announced that it had reached an agreement with its syndicate of banks regarding amendments to its secured credit agreement to provide for better flexibility and had terminated its partnership with the UFC in consideration of a US$30 million termination fee.

 

Item 5. Full Description of Material Change

 

5.1 Full Description of Material Change

 

See attached news releases.

 

5.2 Disclosure for Restructuring Transactions

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Reliance on subsection 7.1(2) of National Instrument 51–102

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 7. Omitted Information

 

None.

 

Item 8. Executive Officers

 

The following senior officer of the Company is knowledgeable about the material change and this Material Change Report and may be contacted:

 

Michael Singer, Executive Chairman
Telephone: 1-855-279-4652

 

Item 9. Date of Report

 

September 11, 2020

 

 
 

 

 

 

Schedule “A”

 

News Releases

(see attached)

 

 

 

 

 

September  8, 2020 NYSE | TSX: ACB
 

Aurora Cannabis Appoints Miguel Martin as CEO

 

 

EDMONTON, AB - September 8, 2020 – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the “Company” or “Aurora”) (NYSE | TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabinoids worldwide, today announced that Miguel Martin has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. With deep, diverse experience in consumer packaged goods, highly regulated industries and the U.S. cannabinoid industry, Miguel is well-positioned to execute the next phase of Aurora’s business transformation, with a focus on commercial strategy. Michael Singer, who has served as Interim CEO since February 2020, has stepped down from his temporary role and will remain Executive Chairman.

 

Michael Singer stated, “In his short time at Aurora, Miguel has demonstrated decisive leadership. Miguel is a highly experienced executive with an exceptional track record of performance in a number of consumer products categories. After an extensive search which included evaluation of many highly-respected candidates, Miguel stood apart with both strong commercial and cannabinoid sector expertise, as well as his passion for Aurora’s success. The Aurora Board and I firmly believe that under Miguel’s leadership, Aurora’s strategic direction going forward will be characterized by leading market performance, sustainable growth, profitability and value creation for shareholders.”

 

“I am excited to step into the role of CEO at this inflection point in Aurora’s business,” said Miguel Martin. “In my early days, I have seen the tremendous potential of this organization firsthand- a combination of deep industry knowledge, commitment to quality, great brands and a passion for patients and consumers that is truly differentiated. I am confident that we have the infrastructure and capabilities for long term success in the global cannabinoid industry. Given my 25 years of executing against regulated product opportunities, including serving as President of one of the largest electronic cigarette companies, I believe we will be successful both with the current portfolio and emerging margin accretive formats.”

 

About Miguel Martin

 

Mr. Martin is a 25-year consumer packaged goods industry veteran who joined Aurora from Reliva where he served as Chief Executive Officer. He assumed the role of Chief Commercial Officer of Aurora in July 2020. Prior to Reliva, Mr. Martin was the President of Logic Technology, one of the largest manufacturers of electronic cigarettes. He also held the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of Altria Sales & Distribution. Mr. Martin has deep experience operating in highly regulated industries which will be very additive to Aurora's portfolio of high quality, rigorously tested and compliant cannabinoid product formats.

 

About Aurora 

 

Aurora is a global leader in the cannabis industry serving both the medical and consumer markets. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Aurora is a pioneer in global cannabis dedicated to helping people improve their lives. The Company’s brand portfolio includes Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ‘71, Daily Special, AltaVie, MedReleaf, CanniMed, Whistler, and Reliva CBD. Providing customers with innovative, high-quality cannabis products, Aurora’s brands continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical, performance, wellness and recreational markets wherever they are launched. For more information, please visit our website at www.auroramj.com.

 

 
 

 

 

Aurora’s Common Shares trade on the TSX and NYSE under the symbol “ACB”, and is a constituent of the S&P/TSX Composite Index.

 

Further Information

 

For Media: For Investors:
   
Michelle Lefler ICR, Inc.
VP, Communications & PR Investor Relations
media@auroramj.com aurora@icrinc.com

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These forward-looking statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this news release. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions, estimates and assumptions of management in light of management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected developments at the date the statements are made, such as current and future market conditions, the current and future regulatory environment and future approvals and permits. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances could cause actual events, results, level of activity, performance, prospects, opportunities or achievements to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks associated with: entering the U.S. market, the ability to realize the anticipated benefits associated with the acquisition of Reliva, achievement of Aurora’s business transformation plan, general business and economic conditions, changes in laws and regulations, product demand, changes in prices of required commodities, competition, the effects of and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and other risks, uncertainties and factors set out under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual information form dated September 10, 2019 (the “AIF”) and filed with Canadian securities regulators available on the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and filed with and available on the SEC’s website at www.edgar.gov. The Company cautions that the list of risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the AIF is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect its results. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.

 

 

 

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September 8, 2020 NYSE | TSX: ACB
 

 

Aurora Cannabis Provides Business Updates and Announces New CEO

 

· Appoints Miguel Martin as Chief Executive Officer
· Expects Fiscal Q4 2020 Net Revenue Between $70 and $72 Million, Including $66 to $68 Million Cannabis Net Revenue
· To Record Up to $1.8 Billion in Goodwill Impairment Charges in Q4 2020
· Secures Greater Financial Flexibility with Credit Facility Amendments
· Now Anticipates Positive Adjusted EBITDA in Fiscal Q2 2021
· To Host Q4 and Fiscal Year 2020 Conference Call on September 22, 2020

 

EDMONTON, AB - September 8, 2020 – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the “Company” or “Aurora”) (NYSE | TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabinoids worldwide, today announced an update on its business operations along with certain unaudited preliminary fiscal fourth quarter 2020 results. The Company also announced the appointment of Miguel Martin as its new CEO which is detailed in a separate announcement released this morning.

 

“Over the last six months, Aurora has focused on building the infrastructure and capabilities necessary for a successful and diversified business,” stated Michael Singer, Executive Chairman and former Interim CEO of Aurora. “The first phase of our business transformation, which is now substantially complete, included the rationalization of our cost structure, reduced capital spending, and a more prudent and targeted approach to capital deployment. As a result, we now have a far more efficient asset base and infrastructure to supply our key global markets. I am delighted to now be transitioning the CEO responsibilities to Miguel and I am confident that Aurora is in a strong position to succeed under Miguel’s leadership.”

 

“Material progress has been made to optimize our Canadian operations and put Aurora on a much stronger footing,” stated Miguel Martin, newly appointed CEO of Aurora. “With market leading brands and a culture rooted in innovation and science, I now feel even more confident in the opportunity to create a global leader in a rapidly growing industry.”

 

Today, the Company is providing the following updates:

 

Preliminary Unaudited Net Revenue, Adjusted Gross Margin and SG&A Results for Q4 2020

 

Net revenue in Q4 2020 is expected to be between $70 million and $72 million, compared to $75.5 million in Q3 2020. Cannabis net revenue is expected to be between $66 million and $68 million, compared to $69.6 million in Q3 2020. We expect adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments on cannabis net revenue to be within a range of 46%-50%, with lower gross margins expected from non-cannabis business segments.

 

As previously stated, Aurora has focused on prudently managing its sales, marketing and administrative (“SG&A”) costs in the second half of fiscal 2020. Aurora successfully reduced SG&A costs (which include R&D spending) from over $100 million in fiscal Q2 2020 down to an expected range of $60 to $65 million in fiscal Q4 2020, excluding approximately $3 million of non-recurring costs related to the business reset and $2 million of costs associated with divested businesses.

 

 
 

 

 

Cost Rationalization and Near-Term Revenue Plan

 

The Company is now operating at its quarterly SG&A run-rate in the low $40 million range, and expects operational cost reductions from facility closures up to $10 million per quarter starting in the second half of fiscal 2021. With a tailwind of growth in the Canadian recreational market, the Company is better positioned for its next  phase focused on profitability.

 

Under Aurora’s new CEO, the team expects to be focused on executing a tactical plan intended to (1) grow Aurora’s leading market share in key profitable Canadian consumer categories (2) protect and enhance Aurora’s leading market share in Canadian medical, (3) grow our international medical business and (4) build leading brands under Reliva in the US CBD market. Ultimately, Aurora believes that it is capable of supporting significantly higher levels of net revenue in the future without a corresponding level of growth in SG&A.

 

 

Impairment Charges

 

As previously announced, and as part of the business transformation and cost reset, Aurora expects to record a number of balance sheet adjustments in Q4 2020 to recognize market realities and to position the Company for future performance. These adjustments include previously announced fixed asset impairment charges, now expected to be up to $90 million, due to production facility rationalization, and a charge of approximately $140 million in the carrying value of certain inventory, predominantly trim, in order to align inventory on hand with near term expectations for demand. Approximately 40% of the expected inventory provision relates to the non-cash IFRS fair value adjustment within inventory. Although the business prospects for Aurora remain strong, under IFRS, management is required to recognize the impact of overall industry risk, and to consider the book value of the Company relative to current market capitalization. Accordingly, the Company expects to recognize a non-cash write-down of goodwill and intangible assets in the range of $1.6 to $1.8 billion.

 

In addition, and consistent with a focus on financial discipline and the drive to positive Adjusted EBITDA, Aurora announced today that the Company and the UFC have agreed to mutually terminate their partnership. For Aurora, this decision reflects the evolution of the realities of the cannabis market and a focus on near term profit pools. In connection with this decision, the Company expects to make a one-time payment of US$30 million to terminate the contract in Q1 2021, which is expected to avoid more than $150 million in fees, research costs, and marketing activation expenses over the next five years.

 

Amendments to Credit Facility Provide Increased Financial Flexibility

 

Aurora has reached an agreement with its syndicate of banks regarding amendments to its secured credit agreement. These amendments are expected to provide additional flexibility during the Company’s Business Transformation Plan and include:

 

·         Adjustment of the total funded debt-to-equity covenant to 0.28:1 for Q4 2020 and Q1 2021, and 0.25:1 thereafter, allowing for room to take the balance sheet adjustments noted above

·         Reduction in the Adjusted EBITDA milestones required for the trailing twelve-month period ending June 30, 2021 from $51 million to $20 million, including delaying the requirement to generate positive Adjusted EBITDA to Q2, in line with management’s revised tactical commercial plan

·         Reduction in the size of the revolving facility from $43 million to $15 million to better align with the Company’s average receivables balance and to reduce unnecessary standby fees

 

“With the difficult actions we have taken since February to right-size our team and our production footprint now behind us, these amendments to our credit facility provide us with greater flexibility over the next few quarters as we focus intensively on top line opportunities,” stated Glen Ibbott, Aurora’s Chief Financial Officer. “We thank our lending partners for their continued support to reach this agreement. At June 30, 2020, Aurora had approximately $160 million cash on hand. Today, we also have approximately $275 million (US$220 million) available under our existing at-the-market (“ATM”) program which provides us with additional balance sheet support if required as we drive toward achieving Adjusted EBITDA profitability in the near term. With Miguel having been part of Aurora’s executive team since May 2020 the next phase of our business transformation is already well underway. We have established what we believe to be a secure foundation from which to drive shareholder value in fiscal 2021, and to firmly establish Aurora as a profitable, growth-oriented leader in the global cannabinoid market.”

 

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Q4 and FY 2020 Investor Conference Call

 

Aurora has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Miguel Martin, Chief Executive Officer, and Glen Ibbott, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call and a question and answer period. The Company will report its financial results after the close of markets on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

 

Conference Call Details
DATE: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
TIME: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time | 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time
WEBCAST: http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=141462
REPLAY:

(844) 512-2921 or (412) 317-6671

Available until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time Tuesday, October 6, 2020

PIN NUMBER: 13710020

 

About Aurora 

 

Aurora is a global leader in the cannabis industry serving both the medical and consumer markets. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Aurora is a pioneer in global cannabis dedicated to helping people improve their lives. The Company’s brand portfolio includes Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ‘71, Daily Special, AltaVie, MedReleaf, CanniMed, Whistler, and Reliva CBD. Providing customers with innovative, high-quality cannabis products, Aurora’s brands continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical, performance, wellness and recreational markets wherever they are launched. For more information, please visit our website at www.auroramj.com.

 

Aurora’s Common Shares trade on the TSX and NYSE under the symbol “ACB”, and is a constituent of the S&P/TSX Composite Index.

 

Further Information

 

For Media: For Investors:
   
Michelle Lefler ICR, Inc.
VP, Communications & PR Investor Relations
media@auroramj.com aurora@icrinc.com

 

 

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Forward Looking Statements

 

This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These forward-looking statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this news release. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions, estimates and assumptions of management in light of management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected developments at the date the statements are made, such as current and future market conditions, the current and future regulatory environment and future approvals and permits. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances could cause actual events, results, level of activity, performance, prospects, opportunities or achievements to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks associated with: entering the U.S. market, the ability to realize the anticipated benefits associated with the acquisition of Reliva, achievement of Aurora’s business transformation plan, general business and economic conditions, changes in laws and regulations, product demand, changes in prices of required commodities, competition, the effects of and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and other risks, uncertainties and factors set out under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual information form dated September 10, 2019 (the “AIF”) and filed with Canadian securities regulators available on the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and filed with and available on the SEC’s website at www.edgar.gov. The Company cautions that the list of risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the AIF is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect its results. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.

 

The Company uses financial measures regarding itself, such as Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted gross margin before fair value adjustments on cannabis net revenue and cannabis net revenue, that do not have standardized meaning under the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities (“non-IFRS measures”). Further information relating to non-IFRS measures, is set out in the Company’s management discussion and analysis for the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 under the heading “Cautionary Statement Regarding Non-GAAP Performance Measures” and the “Revenue” section for reconciliation to the IFRS equivalent.

 

 

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Exhibit 99.2

 

 

 

[Execution Copy]

 

THIRD AMENDMENT AND CONSENT TO FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made as of September 9, 2020 among:

 

 

AURORA CANNABIS INC.

as Borrower

- and -

 

THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO

as Lenders

 

- and -

 

BANK OF MONTREAL

as Administrative Agent

 

WHEREAS the undersigned are parties to the first amended and restated credit agreement dated September 4, 2019, as amended by a first amendment dated March 25, 2020 and a second amendment dated May 28, 2020 (as amended, the "Credit Agreement");

AND WHEREAS the Borrower has advised the Agent that it intends to dispose of the Owned Properties and the Material Leased Properties described in Schedule “A” attached hereto (collectively, the “Properties”);

AND WHEREAS the disposition of each Property requires the prior written consent of the Required Lenders pursuant to Section 7.02(d) of the Credit Agreement;

NOW THEREFORE for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each party, the parties agree as follows:

1. Terms used herein as defined terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed thereto in the Credit Agreement, unless otherwise defined herein.
2. The following defined terms in Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement are hereby amended to read as follows:

"Applicable Margin" means, in respect of any Availment Option and in respect of any Fiscal Quarter, the percentage in the column relating to such Availment Option in the following table:

 

 

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Prime Rate Loan Bankers’ Acceptance / BA Equivalent Loan / Letter of Credit Standby Fee
2.75% 4.00% 0.80%

Facility A Maximum Amount” means Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000.00).

Facility B Maximum Amount” means One Hundred Seven Million Five Hundred Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars Forty-Four Cents ($107,514,598.44).

"Swingline Limit" means One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000).

3. The following defined terms are hereby added to Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement in alphabetical order:

Senior Funded Debt” means, at any time, the Funded Debt of the Borrower on a consolidated basis at such time excluding Subordinated Debt and excluding the Borrower’s indebtedness under the 2019 Convertible Notes.

Senior Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio” means, at any time, the ratio of (i) Senior Funded Debt at such time to (ii) EBITDA in the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period.

4. The Lenders acknowledge that the Borrower has repaid Facility C in full. Facility C is hereby cancelled and all references to Facility C in the Credit Agreement are hereby deemed to be deleted.
5. The following paragraph (e) is hereby added at the end of Section 2.09 of the Credit Agreement:

Notwithstanding paragraph (d) above, if at any time (i) the Advances under Facility A comprise solely of one or more Letters of Credit (which cannot be repaid prior to the maturity thereof); and (ii) the aggregate amount of the Outstanding Principal Amount under Facility A is in excess of the Facility A Margin Limit (specifically including as a result of a fluctuation in currency exchange rates), the Borrower agrees that immediately after a written request from the Agent, it shall deposit funds with the Agent in an amount equal to the difference between the Facility A Margin Limit and the aggregate amount of all Letters of Credit then outstanding under Facility A, and the Borrower acknowledges and agrees that such funds shall be subject to (i) a First-Ranking Security Interest in favour of the Agent; and (ii) a right of set-off pursuant to Section 10.04(b) of the Credit Agreement.

6. Paragraph (b) of Section 3.06 of the Credit Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced with the following paragraph (b):

In addition to the Repayments required pursuant to paragraph (a) above, the Borrower shall make a Repayment in respect of the Outstanding Advances under Facility B in the amount of One Million Six Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars $(1,610,000) on each of the following dates:

 

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(i) September 30, 2020;
(ii) December 31, 2020;
(iii) March 31, 2021; and
(iv) June 30, 2021.
7. Section 7.03 of the Credit Agreement is hereby deleted and replaced with the following Section 7.03:
(a) The ratio of Total Funded Debt to shareholders’ equity shall not exceed the following ratios at the following times:
(i) for the Fiscal Quarters ending June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2020: 0.28:1; and
(ii) for the Fiscal Quarter ending December 31, 2020 at all times thereafter: 0.25:1.
(b) The EBITDA of the Borrower shall not be less than the following amounts at the following times:

(i)                  for the Fiscal Quarter ending September 30, 2020: ($11,000,000);

(ii)                for the Fiscal Quarter ending December 31, 2020: $4,000,000;

(iii)               for the Fiscal Quarter ending March 31, 2021: $10,000,000;

(iv)               for the Fiscal Quarter ending June 30, 2021: $17,000,000; and

(v)                for the twelve (12) month fiscal period ending June 30, 2021, the EBITDA of the Borrower shall not be less than: $20,000,000.

(c) The Borrower shall maintain not less than Thirty-Five Million ($35,000,000) of Unrestricted Cash at all times.
(d) On and after June 30, 2021, the Senior Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio shall not exceed 3.00:1.
8. The Borrower has advised that it has taken a one time non-cash charge in the amount of One Hundred Seventy-Two Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($172,300,000) in respect of the repayment of the 2018 Convertible Debentures (the “Charge”). The Lenders hereby agree that the Borrower may add back such Charge in its determination of shareholders’ equity for the purpose of calculating the ratio of Total Funded Debt to shareholders’ equity for the Fiscal Quarters ending June 30, 2020, September 30, 2020, December 31, 2020, March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021.

 

 

 

 

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9. The following Exhibits to the Credit Agreement are hereby deleted and shall be replaced with the Exhibits attached hereto:

Exhibit A- Lenders and Lenders’ Commitments

Exhibit H – Quarterly Compliance Certificate

10. The Borrower hereby represents and warrants to the Agent and the Lenders that all representations and warranties contained in Section 6.01 of the Credit Agreement are true, correct and complete in all material respects as at the date hereof; (unless expressly stated to apply only as at a specific earlier date), except that the Schedules to the Credit Agreement are hereby replaced with the Schedules attached hereto.
11. The Borrower hereby requests that the Lenders consent to (a) the disposition of each Property; (b) the release of all security held by the Agent in respect of each Property concurrently with each such disposition; and (c) that the net proceeds of the disposition of each Property shall not be applied to reduce the amount set out in Section 7.02(d)(v) of the Credit Agreement.
12. Notwithstanding Section 3.06(e)(iii) of the Credit Agreement, the Borrower hereby agrees with respect to the disposition of each Property as follows:
(a) within five (5) Business Days of such disposition, the Borrower shall use 100% of the net proceeds of such disposition as a Repayment on account of the Outstanding Advances under Facility B; and
(b) if (A) the Agent has attributed a lending value to a Property as set out in Schedule “B” and (B) the net proceeds received by the Borrrower for the disposition of such Property is less than the lending value of such Property as set out in Schedule “B”, the Borrower shall make an additional Repayment to the Lenders on account of the Outstanding Advances under Facility B equal to (i) the lending value of such Property as set out in Schedule “B”; less (ii) the net proceeds received from the disposition of such Property.
13. The undersigned Lenders hereby:
(a) consent to the requests set out in Section 11 herein;
(b) authorize and direct the Agent to release its said security interest in each Property concurrently with the sale of such Property to the respective purchaser;
(c) agree that if (i) one or more Repayments made by the Borrower in respect the disposition of a Property or Properties pursuant to Section 12(a) above are in excess of the lending values of such Property or Properties (if any) set out in Schedule “B” (in this paragraph collectively, the “Excess Amount”); and (ii) a Repayment made by the Borrower pursuant to Section 12(a) above in connection with the disposition of a subsequent Property is less than the lending value of such Property (if any) as set out in Schedule “B” herein, the Lenders shall apply any such Excess Amount towards the amount required to be paid by the Borrower pursuant to Section 12(b) above; and

 

 

 

 

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(d) agree that notwithstanding Section 3.06(e)(iii) of the Credit Agreement, if the net proceeds received by the Borrower from the disposition of the Properties is greater than Thirty Six Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($36,500,000) and the Borrower has made all Repayments required to be made to the Lenders pursuant to Section 12 above, the maximum Repayments required from the disposition of such Properties shall be Thirty Six Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($36,500,000).
14. This agreement shall become effective when all of the following conditions precedent shall have been satisfied:
(a) the Lenders shall have received and be satisfied with a Compliance Certificate in respect of the most recently ended calendar month and Fiscal Quarter;
(b) the Lenders shall have received and be satisfied with a Borrowing Base Certificate in respect of the most recently ended calendar month;
(c) the Borrower shall have provided an officer's certificate in respect of the Borrower, including certified copies of resolutions of its directors concerning the due authorization, execution and delivery of this agreement and such related matters as the Lenders may require;
(d) the Agent shall have received a certificate of status, certificate of compliance or similar certificate for the Borrower issued by its governing jurisdiction;
(e) the Borrower shall have caused to be delivered to the Agent the opinions of the solicitors for the Borrower regarding its corporate status, the due authorization, execution, delivery of and enforceability of this agreement;
(f) the Borrower shall have paid to the Agent, or made arrangements satisfactory to the Agent for the payment of, all fees in respect of the amendments to the Credit Agreement and the consents contemplated herein as agreed in writing between the Borrower and the Agent; and
(g) the Agent and the Lenders shall have received such additional evidence, documents or undertakings as they may require in connection with the amendments to the Credit Agreement contemplated herein.
15. The Borrower hereby confirms for itself and on behalf of each Secured Subsidiary that all Security previously provided each of them pursuant to the Credit Agreement continues in full force and effect and continues to secure all present and future, direct and indirect, indebtedness, liability and obligations of the Borrower to the Agent and the Lenders under or in connection with the Credit Agreement, as amended hereby.
16. This agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Without prejudice to the right of the parties to commence any proceedings with respect to this agreement in any other proper jurisdiction, the parties hereby attorn and submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario.

 

 

 

 

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17. This agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which, when so executed, shall be deemed to be an original and which counterparts together shall constitute one and the same agreement. This agreement may be executed by facsimile or pdf, and any signature contained hereon by facsimile or pdf shall be deemed to be equivalent to an original signature for all purposes.
18. This agreement shall be binding upon and shall enure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns; "successors" includes any corporation resulting from the amalgamation of any party with any other corporation.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement.

 

AURORA CANNABIS INC.

 

By: (signed) “Glen Ibbott”                         

name: Glen Ibbott

title: Chief Financial Officer

 

By:                                                                 

name:

title:

 

BANK OF MONTREAL,
as Administrative Agent

 

By: (signed) “Francois Wentzel”                   

name: Francois Wentzel

title: Managing Director

 

By: (signed) “Hassan Baig”                            

name: Hassan Baig

title: Associate Director

 

 

BANK OF MONTREAL, as a Lender

 

By: (signed) “Hassan Baig”                       

name: Hassan Baig

title: Associate Director

 

By: (signed) “Francois Wentzel”              

name: Francois Wentzel

title: Managing Director

 

 

ATB FINANCIAL, as a Lender

 

By: (signed) “Max Herrera”                           

name: Max Herrera

title: Senior Director

 

By : (signed) “Christopher Hamel”               

name: Christopher Hamel

title: Portfolio Manager

 

 

CANADIAN WESTERN BANK, as a Lender

 

By: (signed) “Craig Preiksaitis”                

name: Craig Preiksaitis

title: Senior Manager, Corporate Lending

 

By: (signed) “John Cherian”                      

name: John Cherian

title: MD & Head, Corporate Lending

 

 

 

 

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FARM CREDIT CANADA, as a Lender

 

By: (signed) “Cheryl Gibson-Allegro”         

name: Cheryl Gibson-Allegro

title: Senior Loans Analyst

 

By:                                                                      

name:

title: 

  

 

 

 

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Signature Page – Aurora Amend 1 to First ARCA

 
 

 

 

CONCENTRA BANK, as a Lender

 

By: (signed) “Harold Chornoboy”           

name: Harold Chornoboy

title: Senior Vice-President, Commercial Markets

 

By: (signed) “Rene Benoit”                        

name: Rene Benoit

title: Commercial Banking Director

 

 

ALTERNA SAVINGS AND CREDIT UNION LIMITED, as a Lender

 

By: (signed) “Jingbo Fu”                                   

name: Jingbo Fu

title: Account Manager

 

By: (signed) “Brian Lawson”                          

name: Brian Lawson

title: SVP, SME

 

CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE, as a Lender

 

By: (signed) “James Day”                          

name: James Day

title: Authorized Signatory

 

By: (signed) Cameron Scott”                    

name: Cameron Scott

title: Authorized Signatory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Signature Page – Aurora Amend 3 to First ARCA

 
 

EXHIBIT A - LENDERS AND LENDERS’ COMMITMENTS

 

[REDACTED INFORMATION - CONFIDENTIAL LENDER COMMITMENT INFORMATION]

 

 

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EXHIBIT H – QUARTERLY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

 

[REDACTED INFORMATION - CONFIDENTIAL FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE]

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE 6.01(b) – Corporate Information

[REDACTED INFORMATION - CONFIDENTIAL LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES AND SECURITY]

 

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SCHEDULE 6.01(h) – Conduct of Business; Material Permits

[REDACTED INFORMATION - CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM AND LIST OF LICENSES]

 

 

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SCHEDULE 6.01(i) – Specific Permitted Liens

[REDACTED INFORMATION - CONFIDENTIAL LIST OF PERMITTED LIENS]

 

 

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SCHEDULE 6.01(j) – Owned Properties

[REDACTED INFORMATION - CONFIDENTIAL LIST OF REAL PROPERTY]

 

 

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SCHEDULE 6.01(k) – Material Leased Properties

[REDACTED INFORMATION - CONFIDENTIAL LIST OF LEASE PROPERTIES]

 

 

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SCHEDULE 6.01(l) – Intellectual Property

[REDACTED INFORMATION - CONFIDENTIAL LIST OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY]

 

 

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SCHEDULE 6.01(n) – Material Agreements

Nil.

 

 

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SCHEDULE 6.01(p) – Environmental Matters

Nil.

 

 

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SCHEDULE 6.01(q) – Litigation

[REDACTED INFORMATION - CONFIDENTIAL LIST OF CLAIMS]

 

 

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