UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) November 10, 2020
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MEDMEN ENTERPRISES INC |
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) |
British Columbia
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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000-56199 |
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98-1431779 |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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10115 Jefferson Boulevard, Culver City, CA |
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90232 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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(424) 330-2082
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Director or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Resignation of Ben Rose as Chairman and Director; Appointment of Tom Lynch as Interim Chairman
On December 14, 2020, Benjamin Rose provided his resignation to the Board of Directors of MedMen Enterprises Inc. (the “Company”), effective immediately. The Board has appointed Tom Lynch, the Company’s interim Chief Executive Officer, as interim Chairman of the Board. As of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K, no new compensatory arrangements have been entered into with Mr. Lynch in connection with his appointment as Chairman. Biographical and other information about Mr. Lynch is included in the Company’s registration statement on Form 10, as amended, originally filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on August 24, 2020.
Appointment of Reece Fulgham as Interim Chief Financial Officer; Resignation of Zeeshan Hyder as Chief Financial Officer
On December 16, 2020, Zeeshan Hyder notified the Company of his decision to resign as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately prior to the start date of a new chief financial officer. Mr. Hyder’s resignation is not a result of any disagreement with the Company’s independent auditors or any member of management on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or internal controls.
On December 17, 2020, the Company appointed Reece Fulgham as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective December 21, 2020. In order to assist with the transition, Mr. Hyder will remain with the Company until January 1, 2021.
Reece Fulgham, 59, has been a Managing Director at SierraConstellation Partners (“SCP”), which provides interim management and advisory services to the Company, since January 2013. At SCP, Mr. Fulgham provides advisor, restructuring and interim management services to middle-market companies. Mr. Fulgham, a former CPA, has over 30 years of accounting, financial management and restructuring experience. He has worked as an auditor, board member, interim operating manager and advisor with companies such as Hollywood Video, Epic Resorts, American Golf, Imperial Sugar, West Coast Foods, National Dollar Stores, and Pronghorn Resorts. Currently, he serves as a board member of Trussway Holdings, Inc. and Cornerstone Healthcare Group Holdings, Inc. Mr. Fulgham received his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Texas State University.
Mr. Fulgham and the Company did not enter into, and do not anticipate entering into, any compensatory arrangements in connection with his appointment as interim Chief Financial Officer. See below for fees paid to SCP in connection with its services provided to the Company.
In March 2020, the Company retained SCP, an interim management and advisory firm, to support the Company in the development and execution of its turnaround and restructuring plan. As part of the engagement, Tom Lynch was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Restructuring Officer, and Tim Bossidy was appointed as Interim Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Lynch is a Partner and Senior Managing Director at SCP. Mr. Bossidy is a Director at SCP. Since the beginning of the fiscal year until November 30, 2020, the Company has paid approximately $1,111,767 in fees to SCP for interim management and restructuring support.
Other than as described above, there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Fulgham and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company and Mr. Fulgham does not have a direct or indirect material interest in any “related party” transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. There are no family relationships between Mr. Fulgham and any director or executive officer of the Company.
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The Company held its annual general meeting of shareholders on November 10, 2020. As of the record date of September 11, 2020, there were a total of 815,295 MedMen Class A Super Voting Shares (“Super Voting Shares”) and 436,611,075 Class B Subordinate Voting Shares (“Subordinate Voting Shares”) issued and outstanding and 1,251,906,116 outstanding votes. Each Super Voting Share entitles the holder thereof to 1,000 votes and each Subordinate Voting Share entitles the holder thereof to one vote. There were 822,825,905 votes present in person or by proxy at the meeting. The final voting results on each of the matters submitted to a vote of shareholders were as follows:
Set Number of Directors: To set the number of directors of the Company for the ensuing year at seven (7), subject to permitted increases under the articles of the Company or otherwise. Based on votes cast, the proposal was approved by a vote of shareholders as follows:
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7,222,320 |
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302,335 |
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Election of Directors: To elect a Board of Directors to serve for the ensuing year. There were seven (7) nominees for the Company’s Board of Directors. Each of the seven (7) nominees listed below were elected to serve on the Board of Directors until the Company’s next annual general meeting of stockholders or unless they resign prior thereto or are removed by the Company’s shareholders. Based on votes cast, the voting results were as follows:
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Benjamin Rose |
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6,811,893 |
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713,112 |
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Nicole Christoff |
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7,126,268 |
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398,387 |
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Melvin Elias |
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7,069,748 |
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454,907 |
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Albert Harrington |
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7,123,292 |
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401,363 |
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Tom Lynch |
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7,120,550 |
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404,105 |
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Errol Schweizer |
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7,058,102 |
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466,553 |
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Cameron Smith |
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6,898,568 |
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626,087 |
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Appointment of Auditors: To appoint MNP LLP as the auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and to authorize the board of directors of the Company to fix their remuneration. Based on votes cast, the proposal was approved by a vote of shareholders as follows:
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6,985,273 |
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539,382 |
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On December 3, December 16 and December 18, 2020, the Company issued press releases announcing the leadership changes discussed in this Current Report on Form 8-K. Copies of the press releases, which are attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3, are hereby furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01. The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3 hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
Appointment of Chief Revenue Officer
On December 3, 2020, the Company announced that Tracy McCourt was named to the new role of Chief Revenue Officer, effective December 7, 2020.
Submission of Stockholder Proposals for the Annual General Meeting
Proposals of shareholders intended to be presented at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders during 2021 pursuant to SEC Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act must be received at our principal office not later than June 3, 2021 to be included in the proxy statement for that meeting.
Advance Notice Provisions
The Company’s articles contain advance notice provisions setting out advance notice requirements for the nomination of directors of the Company by a shareholder (who must also meet certain qualifications outlined in such provisions) (the “Nominating Shareholder”) at any annual meeting of shareholders, or for any special meeting of shareholders if one of the purposes for which the special meeting was called was the election of directors (the “Advance Notice Provisions”). The following description is a summary only and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the applicable provisions of the articles of the Company, which has been filed as exhibit 3.1 with the Company’s Form 10 originally filed on August 24, 2020, as amended.
In addition to any other applicable requirements, for a nomination to be made by a Nominating Shareholder, the Nominating Shareholder must give timely notice of such nomination in proper written form to the secretary of the Company at the principal executive offices of the Company. To be timely, a Nominating Shareholder’s notice to the secretary must be made: (i) the case of an annual meeting of shareholders, not less than 30 nor more than 65 days prior to the date of the annual meeting of shareholders; provided, however, that in the event that the annual meeting of shareholders is to be held on a date that is less than 50 days after the date (the “Notice Date”) on which the first public announcement of the date of the annual meeting was made, notice by the Nominating Shareholder may be made not later than the close of business on the 10th day following the Notice Date; and (ii) in the case of a special meeting (which is not also an annual meeting) of shareholders called for the purpose of electing directors (whether or not called for other purposes as well), not later than the close of business on the 15th day following the day on which the first public announcement of the date of the special meeting was made. The Advance Notice Provisions also prescribe the proper written form for a Nominating Shareholder’s notice.
The chairperson of the applicable meeting of shareholders has the power and duty to determine whether a nomination was made in accordance with the notice procedures set forth in the Advance Notice Provisions and, if any proposed nomination is not in compliance with such provisions, to declare that such defective nomination be disregarded.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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MEDMEN ENTERPRISES INC |
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Date: December 18, 2020 |
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/s/ Tom Lynch |
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Tom Lynch |
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Interim Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT 99.1
MedMen Announces Tracy McCourt as New Chief Revenue Officer
12/3/2020
McCourt joins the cannabis retailer from Zappos
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen” or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF), a leading cannabis retailer with operations across the United States, today named Tracy McCourt to the new role of Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, McCourt will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and lead the omni-channel marketing strategy as well as the Company’s buying, merchandising and business intelligence efforts.
A leader and pioneer in customer experience management for over 20 years, McCourt has developed in-store and online sales, product and marketing strategies for leading brands including Skechers, Guess, Murad, Frederick’s of Hollywood, and most recently Zappos.com.
"Tracy is a tremendous addition to the MedMen leadership team and will be instrumental in working cross-functionally to boost revenue streams," said Tom Lynch, Interim Chief Executive Officer of MedMen. “Her track record of success at major retail brands speaks for itself, and we look forward to working with her to implement the latest tools in customer targeting and retention to improve our customers’ experience.”
“I am excited to join MedMen at such a pivotal point in the company’s history,” McCourt stated, “and look forward to being a part of a team that will position and solidify MedMen as the innovative leader in the cannabis industry.”
Most recently, McCourt led the strategy for the brand affinity team at Zappos, where she developed the brand marketing strategy to align business goals with merchandising strategy. Before joining Zappos, she was the Chief Marketing Officer for Frederick’s of Hollywood, where she increased net operating profit of the division by 84% in her first year and then drove subsequent fiscal year profit expectations by double-digit growth year-over-year by creating operational efficiencies and new revenue opportunities. McCourt holds a Bachelor's Degree from UC Irvine.
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ABOUT MEDMEN
MedMen is a cannabis retailer with flagship locations in California, Nevada, Illinois, Florida, and New York. MedMen offers a robust selection of high-quality products, including MedMen-owned brands [statemade], LuxLyte, and MedMen Red through its premium retail stores, proprietary delivery service, as well as curbside and in-store pick up. MedMen Buds, an industry-first loyalty program, provides exclusive access to promotions, product drops and content. MedMen believes that a world where cannabis is legal and regulated is safer, healthier and happier. Learn more about MedMen and The MedMen Foundation at www.medmen.com.
SOURCE: MedMen Enterprises
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Julian Labagh
Email: communications@medmen.com
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:
Zeeshan Hyder
Email: investors@medmen.com
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EXHIBIT 99.2
MedMen Announces Tom Lynch Elected as Chairman of the Board
12/16/2020
LOS ANGELES—(BUSINESS WIRE)— MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen” or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF), a leading cannabis retailer with operations across the United States, today announced that Tom Lynch has been elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Lynch currently serves as the interim Chief Executive Officer for MedMen and was elected to the Board of Directors in November.
Ben Rose has resigned as Chairman of the Board of Directors and as a Board member.
ABOUT MEDMEN
MedMen is a cannabis retailer with flagship locations in California, Nevada, Illinois, Florida, and New York. MedMen offers a robust selection of high-quality products, including MedMen-owned brands [statemade], LuxLyte, and MedMen Red through its premium retail stores, proprietary delivery service, as well as curbside and in-store pick up. MedMen Buds, an industry-first loyalty program, provides exclusive access to promotions, product drops and content. MedMen believes that a world where cannabis is legal and regulated is safer, healthier and happier. Learn more about MedMen and The MedMen Foundation at www.medmen.com.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201216005304/en/
MEDIA CONTACT:
Julian Labagh
Email: communications@medmen.com
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:
Zeeshan Hyder
Email: investors@medmen.com
Source: MedMen Enterprises Inc.
EXHIBIT 99.3
MedMen Appoints Reece Fulgham as Interim Chief Financial Officer
Fulgham brings over 30 years financial experience across broad range of industries
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MedMen Enterprises Inc. (“MedMen” or the “Company”) (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF), a leading cannabis retailer with operations across the United States, today named Reece Fulgham as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Fulgham will oversee MedMen’s finance and accounting operations beginning Monday, December 21, 2020.
Zeeshan Hyder is stepping down as Chief Financial Officer and will remain with the company through early January, ensuring a full and complete transition to Fulgham.
“MedMen has been fortunate Zeeshan has been at the helm of our financial department through this transformational period at the company,” said Tom Lynch, Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer of MedMen . “His steady hand and deep industry knowledge were vital during our turnaround. We are grateful for his service and dedication to MedMen’s success and wish him the best in his next endeavor.
“Reece joins MedMen as we continue to grow revenue, improve profitability across our retail footprint and strengthen our balance sheet. Reece’s deep turnaround expertise will complement our existing team, including our new Chief Revenue Officer Tracy McCourt, and will propel MedMen as we continue our momentum to company-wide profitability.”
A former CPA, Fulgham has over 30 years of accounting, turnaround management and restructuring experience. He has worked as an auditor, board member, interim operating manager and advisor with companies such as Hollywood Video, Epic Resorts, American Golf, Imperial Sugar, West Coast Foods, National Dollar Stores, and Pronghorn Resorts. He is currently a managing director at SierraConstellation Partners.
Reece received his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Texas State University. Currently, he serves as a board member of Trussway Holdings, Inc., and Cornerstone Healthcare Group Holdings, Inc.
ABOUT MEDMEN:
MedMen is a cannabis retailer with flagship locations in California, Nevada, Illinois, Florida, and New York. MedMen offers a robust selection of high-quality products, including MedMen-owned brands [statemade], LuxLyte, and MedMen Red through its premium retail stores, proprietary delivery service, as well as curbside and in-store pick up. MedMen Buds, the Company’s loyalty program, provides exclusive access to promotions, product drops and content. MedMen believes that a world where cannabis is legal and regulated is safer, healthier and happier. Learn more about MedMen and The MedMen Foundation at www.medmen.com.