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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 9, 2020

 

Canopy Growth Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Canada

001-38496

N/A

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

 

1 Hershey Drive
Smiths Falls, Ontario

 

K7A 0A8

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(855) 558-9333

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

 

Trading

Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Shares, no par value

 

CGC

 

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 

 

 

 

 


 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On November 9, 2020, Canopy Growth Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2020. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information set forth in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K (“Current Report”), including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section. The information set forth in Item 2.02 of this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any incorporation by reference language in any such filing.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

99.1*

 

Press release dated November 9, 2020

 

 

 

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

*Filed herewith.

 

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

CANOPY GROWTH CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

Date: November 9, 2020

 

By:

/s/ Phil Shaer

 

 

 

Phil Shaer

 

 

 

Chief Legal Officer

 

2

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

CANOPY GROWTH REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2021 FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

Achieved record quarterly net revenue of $135 million  

Net Loss of $97 million; Adjusted EBITDA loss of $86 million, a 43% improvement versus Q2 FY20

Implementing initiatives to capture $150-$200 million of savings across our cost structure

Increased market share by 200 basis points in Canadian recreational market based on our proprietary market share tracker

Building momentum in the U.S. and establishing foundation for long-term leadership position

November 9, 2020

SMITHS FALLS, ON — Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) today announced its financial results for the second quarter fiscal 2021 ended September 30, 2020.  All financial information in this press release is reported in millions of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

“Our renewed strategy of winning consumer mindshare, along with increased agility and execution, has resulted in record net revenue for the second quarter and momentum across key areas of business,” said David Klein, CEO.  “Canopy Growth is positioned for continued growth as we establish a strong leadership position that is showcased through our vast portfolio of differentiated brands and products – including our industry leading cannabis-infused beverages.”

“We saw another quarter of improvement in our operating expense ratio while our marketing and R&D investments are being re-directed to drive sales,” added Mike Lee, CFO. “Importantly, our end-to-end review has identified cost savings opportunities in the range of $150-$200 million across cost of goods sold, general and administrative expenses, and inventory, and efforts are underway to quickly capture value.  Leveraging ongoing improvements across our business, we are accelerating our path to profitability, notably in our largest market, Canada.”

 

 

 

 


 

 

Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial Summary

 

 

Net revenue

Gross margin percentage

Net loss

Adjusted EBITDA1

Free cash flow2

Reported

$135.3

19%

$(96.6)

$(85.7)

$(190.4)

vs. Q2 2020

77%

1,400 bps

(140%)

43%

57%

1 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. See "Non-GAAP Measures".

2 Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure. See "Non-GAAP Measures".

 

Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Corporate Financial Highlights

 

Revenues: We achieved record quarterly net revenue of $135.3 million in Q2 2021 driven by increase in Canadian recreational revenue, continued strength in Storz & Bickel (“S&B”) vaporizer sales and ThisWorks, and contribution from BioSteel, which was acquired in October 2019. Growth versus the prior year period also benefited from favorable comparison, as Q2 2020 results included a $32.7 million charge for returns, return provisions and pricing allowances primarily related to restructuring the Company’s recreational softgel & oil portfolio. Adjusting for Q2 2020 charge, net sales increased 24% versus Q2 2020.

 

Gross margin: Gross margin of 19% was up 1,400bps versus Q2 2020. Gross margin during Q2 2021 compared to Q1 2021 was impacted by an unfavorable business mix driven by lower contribution from International Medical business and continued lower production output, partially offset by lower inventory adjustment.

 

Operating expenses: Total SG&A (“SG&A”) expenses declined by 19% versus Q2 2020, driven by year-over-year reductions in Sales & Marketing and General & Administrative (“G&A”) expenses, partially offset by higher Research & Development (“R&D”) expenses. Sales & Marketing expense decline of 30% reflects lower compensation expenses resulting from corporate restructuring actions taken earlier in the year, delayed or cancelled marketing activities and reduced travel-related expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. G&A expenses decreased by 26%, while R&D expenses rose by 19% mainly driven by ongoing research studies that commenced after Q2 2020. Excluding Acquisition-related costs of $3.5 million, SG&A expenses declined by 20% versus Q2 2020.  Share-based Compensation expenses decreased 76% over Q2 2020.

 

Net Loss: Net loss of $96.6 million in Q2 2021, a $339.2 million wider loss versus Q2 2020, was driven by lower other income.

 

Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA loss was $85.7 million in Q2 2021, compared to a loss of $150.4 million in Q2 2020 driven by higher revenue and lower operating expenses.

 

Cash Position: Cash and Short-term Investments amounted to $1.722 billion at September 30, 2020, representing a decrease of $254 million from $1.976 billion at March 31, 2020 reflecting the EBITDA loss and capital investments.

 

Business & Operational Highlights

 

Strengthened competitive positioning in Canada recreational market:

 

o

Our Canada recreational market share (covering British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador) increased to 15.5% during Q2 2021, up 200 bps versus Q1 2021, based on our internal market share tracking tool. Notably, our market share grew by 190 bps in Ontario and 140bps in British Columbia, while it declined by 40 bps in Alberta in Q2 2021 vs Q1 2021.  

 

o

We grew our market share in the flower category by 320bps during Q2 2021 vs. Q1 2021. Twd. continued to drive market share gains in the growing value flower segment, as market share of value flower sold in Ontario more than doubled to 13.7%.

 

o

Established leadership position in cannabis-infused beverage segment during Q2 2021, commanding a 54% dollar share with five Ready-to- Drink (“RTD”) THC cannabis beverages under

 


 

 

Tweed, Houseplant and DeepSpace brands in the Canadian recreational market. We launched Quatreau RTD CBD beverages across Canada in the current quarter. To date, over 2.0 million beverage units have been shipped since late March 2020.

 

o

Opened 9 retail stores in Alberta during Q2 2021, bringing the total number of stores carrying the Company’s award-winning Tweed and Tokyo Smoke retail banners in Canada to 48 (32 Corporate-owned) at the end of Q2 2021. One additional retail store opened in Alberta in October 2020.  

 

Stepped up activities in the U.S. market to drive accelerated revenue growth:

 

o

Launched Martha Stewart branded health and wellness CBD gummies, oil and soft gels in September 2020. The launch generated significant earned media, which is already driving strong consumer demand. Martha Stewart CBD products are now expanding into brick-and-mortar stores, with a significant number of stores are expected to be added in the coming months.  

 

o

BioSteel signed distribution agreements with leading beverage distribution companies, Reyes Beer Division and Manhattan Beer, alongside several other partnerships through Constellation Brands’ distribution network. These distribution agreements will bring BioSteel’s ready-to-drink, electrolyte-packed sports hydration beverages to consumers, covering 100% of the US market through direct-store-delivery (DSD) network by early 2021. BioSteel is currently in discussion with a number of large national accounts and expects to have products on shelf across Food/Drug/Mass as well as Convenience & Gas channel over the course of calendar year 2021.

 

o

Storz & Bickel (S&B) vaporizer products continued to see strong growth driven by both distribution gains and reorders from new US distributors. We have added an additional shift to keep up with demand and plan to triple production capacity by next summer.  

 

o

This Works strengthened direct (TW.com, shopcanopy.com) and third-party ecommerce sales channels and launched StressCheck hand sanitizer in U.S. with additional product lines and expanded distribution expected in the coming months.

 

The Company and Acreage Holdings, Inc. (“Acreage”) implemented an amended arrangement between the two companies. The amended arrangement reduces the total purchase obligation for Canopy and provides flexibility to majority or total ownership of Acreage upon the occurrence (or waiver by the Company) of changes in federal laws in the United States to permit the general cultivation, distribution and possession of marijuana (as defined in the relevant legislation) or to remove the regulation of such activities from the federal laws of the United States. Companies announced initial plans for Acreage to launch THC-Infused beverages in the states of California and Illinois in the summer of 2021.

 

Continuing to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on the health and safety of our employees, business continuity and supporting our communities.  

 


 


 

Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial and Operational Review

Revenue by Channel

 

(in millions of Canadian dollars, unaudited)

Q2 2021

Q2 2020

vs. Q2 2020

 

 

 

 

Canadian recreational net revenue

 

 

 

      - Business to business1

$42.2

$8.8

380%

      - Business to consumer

$18.7

$13.1

43%

 

$60.9

$21.9

178%

Canadian medical net revenue2

$13.9

$13.0

7%

International medical revenue

$17.5

$18.1

(3%)

 

$31.4

$31.1

1%

Cannabis net revenue

$92.3

$53.0

74%

 

 

 

 

All other revenue

$43.0

$23.6

82%

Net revenue

$135.3

$76.6

77%

1 Reflects excise taxes of $14.2 million and other revenue adjustments of $3.8 million for Q2 2021 (Q2 2020 - $7.8 million and $32.7 million, respectively).

2 Reflects excise taxes of $1.4 million (Q2 2020 - $1.2 million).

 

Revenue by Form

 

(in millions of Canadian dollars, unaudited)

Q2 2021

Q2 2020

vs. Q2 2020

 

 

 

 

Canadian recreational net revenue

 

 

 

      - Dry bud1

$63.9

$59.0

8%

      - Oils and softgels1

$7.0

$3.4

106%

      - Cannabis 2.0 products2

$8.0

$-

NM

      - Other revenue adjustments3

$(3.8)

$(32.7)

88%

      - Excise taxes

$(14.2)

$(7.8)

(82%)

 

$60.9

$21.9

178%

Global medical net revenue

 

 

 

      - Dry bud

$9.0

$9.6

(6%)

      - Oils and softgels

$23.1

$22.7

2%

      - Cannabis 2.0 products2

$0.7

$-

NM

      - Excise taxes

$(1.4)

$(1.2)

(17%)

 

$31.4

$31.1

1%

Cannabis net revenue

$92.3

$53.0

74%

 

 

 

 

All other revenue

$43.0

$23.6

82%

Net revenue

$135.3

$76.6

77%

1 Excludes the impact of other revenue adjustments.

2 Cannabis 2.0 products include cannabis-infused chocolates, cannabis-infused beverages, and cannabis vape products (including power sources such as rechargeable and compact batteries, ready-to-go vape pens, and cartridges/vape pods)

3 Other revenue adjustments represent the Company's determination of returns and pricing adjustments, and relate to the Canadian recreational business-to-business channel.

 


 

Canadian Cannabis

 

Recreational B2B net sales increased by 2% from Q2 2020, adjusting for a $32.7 million charge in Q2 2020 for returns, return provisions and pricing allowances primarily related to restructuring the Company’s softgel & oil portfolio.  Recreational B2B net sales increased by 21% compared to Q1 2021 driven by store openings across Canada and improved market share performance.

 

Recreational B2C net sales increased 43% over the comparative period due primarily to an increase in number of corporate stores and cannabis 1.0 products (dried flower, oils and soft gels) and cannabis 2.0 products driving increased foot traffic. Recreational B2C net sales essentially doubled versus Q1 2021 as store operations returned to pre-COVID level and we opened up additional stores in Alberta.  

 

Canadian medical net revenue increased 7% from Q2 2020 driven primarily by higher average basket size we saw in Q2 2021.

 

International Cannabis

 

C3 revenue in Q2 2021 decreased 3% over Q2 2020 due to a packaging supply issue with one of the distributors, which has since been resolved.

 

Dried flower sales in Germany decreased 5% in Q2 2021 over Q2 2020 driven by slower market growth and intensifying competition in flower and extract segments.    

 

Strategic Businesses

 

S&B vaporizer revenue in Q2 2021 increased 100% over Q2 2020, benefiting from expanded distribution in the U.S., a broader product portfolio and increased customer demand. S&B is achieving record monthly sales as the business continues to benefit from new US distributors added earlier this year as well as reorders.

 

This Works sales in Q2 2021 increased 34% over Q2 2020 due to strengthened ecommerce sales channel, sell-ins to the UK brick-and-mortar stores ahead of the holiday season and launch of new Stress Check hand sanitizer in the U.S.

 

BioSteel sales benefited from reopening of big box retailers after the pandemic, expanded retail distribution in Canada and the launch of ready-to-drink sports drinks in the U.S. Over half of BioSteel’s sales during the period came from the U.S. market.

The second quarter fiscal 2021 and second quarter fiscal 2020 financial results presented in this press release have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. 

Webcast and Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call and audio webcast with David Klein, CEO and Mike Lee, CFO at 10:00 AM Eastern Time on November 9, 2020.

Webcast Information

A live audio webcast will be available at:

https://produceredition.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1384068&tp_key=9317fbfde9

Replay Information

A replay will be accessible by webcast until 11:59 PM ET on February 7, 2021 at:

https://produceredition.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1384068&tp_key=9317fbfde9

Non-GAAP Measures

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure used by management that is not defined by U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as the reported net (loss) income, adjusted to exclude income tax recovery (expense); other income (expense), net; loss on equity

 


 

method investments; share-based compensation expense; depreciation and amortization expense; asset impairment and restructuring costs; expected credit losses on financial assets and related charges; and charges related to the flow-through of inventory step-up on business combinations, and further adjusted to remove acquisition-related costs. The Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation is presented within this news release and explained in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be filed with the SEC.  

Free Cash Flow is a non- GAAP measure used by management that is not defined by U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.  This measure is calculated as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less purchases of and deposits on property, plant and equipment. The Free Cash Flow reconciliation is presented within this news release and explained in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be filed with the SEC.  

 

Contact:

Laura Nadeau

Media Relations

media@canopygrowth.com

Judy Hong

Vice President, Investor Relations & Competitive Intelligence

Judy.hong@canopygrowth.com

Tyler Burns

Director, Investor Relations

Tyler.burns@canopygrowth.com

 

 

About Canopy Growth Corporation

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) is a world-leading diversified cannabis, hemp and cannabis device company, offering distinct brands and curated cannabis varieties in dried, oil and Softgel capsule forms, as well as medical devices through the Company’s subsidiary, Storz & Bickel GMbH & Co. KG. From product and process innovation to market execution, Canopy Growth is driven by a passion for leadership and a commitment to building a world-class cannabis company one product, site and country at a time. The Company has operations in over a dozen countries across five continents.

The Company’s medical division, Spectrum Therapeutics is proudly dedicated to educating healthcare practitioners, conducting robust clinical research, and furthering the public’s understanding of cannabis, and has devoted millions of dollars toward cutting edge, commercializable research and IP development. Spectrum Therapeutics sells a range of full-spectrum products using its colour-coded classification Spectrum system as well as single cannabinoid Dronabinol under the brand Bionorica Ethics.

The Company operates retail stores across Canada under its award-winning Tweed and Tokyo Smoke banners. Tweed is a globally recognized cannabis brand which has built a large and loyal following by focusing on quality products and meaningful customer relationships.

From our public listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange to our continued international expansion, pride in advancing shareholder value through leadership is engrained in all we do at Canopy Growth. Canopy Growth has established partnerships with leading sector names including cannabis icons Snoop Dogg and

 


 

Seth Rogen, breeding legends DNA Genetics and Green House Seeds, and Fortune 500 alcohol leader Constellation Brands, to name but a few. For more information visit www.canopygrowth.com.

Notice Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, which involve certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements predict or describe our future operations, business plans, business and investment strategies and the performance of our investments. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by their use of such terms and phrases as “intend,” “goal,” “strategy,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “projections,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “seeks,” “anticipates,” “potential,” “proposed,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “likely,” “designed to,” “foreseeable future,” “believe,” “scheduled” and other similar expressions. Our actual results or outcomes may differ materially from those anticipated. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made.

Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to:

 

the uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, including our ability to continue operations, the ability of our suppliers and distribution channels to continue to operate, and the use of our products by consumers, and disruptions to the global and local economies due to related stay-at-home orders, quarantine policies and restrictions on travel, trade and business operations and a reduction in discretionary consumer spending;

 

laws and regulations and any amendments thereto applicable to our business and the impact thereof, including uncertainty regarding the application of U.S. state and federal law to U.S. hemp (including CBD) products and the scope of any regulations by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (the “USDA”) and any state equivalent regulatory agencies over U.S. hemp (including CBD) products;

 

expectations regarding the regulation of the U.S. hemp industry in the U.S., including the promulgation of regulations for the U.S. hemp industry by the USDA;

 

expectations regarding the potential success of, and the costs and benefits associated with, our acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and equity investments;

 

the amended plan of arrangement with Acreage Holdings, Inc, including the consummation of such acquisition;

 

the grant, renewal and impact of any license or supplemental license to conduct activities with cannabis or any amendments thereof;

 

our international activities and joint venture interests, including required regulatory approvals and licensing, anticipated costs and timing, and expected impact;

 

the ability to successfully create and launch brands and further create, launch and scale cannabis-based products and U.S. hemp-derived consumer products in jurisdictions where such products are legal and that we currently operate in;

 

the benefits, viability, safety, efficacy, dosing and social acceptance of cannabis, including CBD and other cannabinoids;

 

the anticipated benefits and impact of the investments in us (the “CBI Group Investments”) by Constellation Brands, Inc. and its affiliates (together, the “CBI Group”);

 

the potential exercise of the warrants held by the CBI Group, pre-emptive rights and/or top-up rights in connection with the CBI Group Investments, including proceeds to us that may result therefrom or the potential conversion of notes held by the CBI Group in connection with the CBI Group Investments;

 

expectations regarding the use of proceeds of equity financings, including the proceeds from the CBI Group Investments;

 

the legalization of the use of cannabis for medical or recreational in jurisdictions outside of Canada, the related timing and impact thereof and our intentions to participate in such markets, if and when such use is legalized;

 

our ability to execute on our strategy and the anticipated benefits of such strategy;

 


 

 

the ongoing impact of the legalization of additional cannabis product types and forms for recreational use in Canada, including federal, provincial, territorial and municipal regulations pertaining thereto, the related timing and impact thereof and our intentions to participate in such markets;

 

the ongoing impact of developing provincial, territorial and municipal regulations pertaining to the sale and distribution of cannabis, the related timing and impact thereof, as well as the restrictions on federally regulated cannabis producers participating in certain retail markets and our intentions to participate in such markets to the extent permissible;

 

the future performance of our business and operations;

 

our competitive advantages and business strategies;

 

the competitive conditions of the industry;

 

the expected growth in the number of customers using our products;

 

our ability or plans to identify, develop, commercialize or expand our technology and research and development initiatives in cannabinoids, or the success thereof;

 

expectations regarding revenues, expenses and anticipated cash needs;

 

expectations regarding cash flow, liquidity and sources of funding;

 

expectations regarding capital expenditures;

 

the expansion of our production and manufacturing, the costs and timing associated therewith and the receipt of applicable production and sale licenses;

 

the expected growth in our growing, production and supply chain capacities;

 

expectations regarding the resolution of litigation and other legal proceedings;

 

expectations with respect to future production costs;

 

expectations with respect to future sales and distribution channels;

 

the expected methods to be used to distribute and sell our products;

 

our future product offerings;

 

the anticipated future gross margins of our operations;

 

accounting standards and estimates;

 

expectations regarding our distribution network; and

 

expectations regarding the costs and benefits associated with our contracts and agreements with third parties, including under our third-party supply and manufacturing agreements.

Certain of the forward-looking statements contained herein concerning the industries in which we conduct our business are based on estimates prepared by us using data from publicly available governmental sources, market research, industry analysis and on assumptions based on data and knowledge of these industries, which we believe to be reasonable. However, although generally indicative of relative market positions, market shares and performance characteristics, such data is inherently imprecise. The industries in which we conduct our business involve risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors, which are described further below.

The forward-looking statements contained herein are based upon certain material assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection, including: (i) management’s perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments; (ii) our ability to generate cash flow from operations; (iii) general economic, financial market, regulatory and political conditions in which we operate; (iv) the production and manufacturing capabilities and output from our facilities and our joint ventures, strategic alliances and equity investments; (v) consumer interest in our products; (vi) competition; (vii) anticipated and unanticipated costs; (viii) government regulation of our activities and products including but not limited to the areas of taxation and environmental protection; (ix) the timely receipt of any required regulatory authorizations, approvals, consents, permits and/or licenses; (x) our ability to obtain qualified staff, equipment and services in a timely and cost-efficient manner; (xi) our ability to conduct operations in a safe, efficient and effective manner; (xii) our ability to realize anticipated benefits, synergies or generate revenue, profits or value from our recent acquisitions into our existing operations; (xiii) our ability to continue to operate in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the pandemic on demand for, and sales of, our products and our distribution channels; and (xiv) other considerations that management believes to be appropriate in the circumstances. While our management considers these

 


 

assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to management, there is no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.

By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release and other reports we file with, or furnish to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and other regulatory agencies and made by our directors, officers, other employees and other persons authorized to speak on our behalf. Such factors include, without limitation, the risk that the COVID-19 pandemic may disrupt our operations and those of our suppliers and distribution channels and negatively impact the use of our products; consumer demand for cannabis and U.S. hemp products; that cost savings and any other synergies from the CBI Group Investments may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; future levels of revenues; our ability to manage disruptions in credit markets or changes to our credit rating; future levels of capital, environmental or maintenance expenditures, general and administrative and other expenses; the success or timing of completion of ongoing or anticipated capital or maintenance projects; business strategies, growth opportunities and expected investment; the adequacy of our capital resources and liquidity, including but not limited to, availability of sufficient cash flow to execute our business plan (either within the expected timeframe or at all); the potential effects of judicial or other proceedings on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows; volatility in and/or degradation of general economic, market, industry or business conditions; compliance with applicable environmental, economic, health and safety, energy and other policies and regulations and in particular health concerns with respect to vaping and the use of cannabis and U.S. hemp products in vaping devices; the anticipated effects of actions of third parties such as competitors, activist investors or federal, state, provincial, territorial or local regulatory authorities, self-regulatory organizations, plaintiffs in litigation or persons threatening litigation; changes in regulatory requirements in relation to our business and products; and the factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2020 filed with the SEC on June 1, 2020. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are provided for the purposes of assisting the reader in understanding our financial performance, financial position and cash flows as of and for periods ended on certain dates and to present information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future, and the reader is cautioned that the forward-looking statements may not be appropriate for any other purpose. While we believe that the assumptions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable based on information currently available to management, there is no assurance that such assumptions and expectations will prove to have been correct. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date they are made and are based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on that date. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements, except as required by law. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release and other reports we file with, or furnish to, the SEC and other regulatory agencies and made by our directors, officers, other employees and other persons authorized to speak on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.

 

 

 


 


 

CANOPY GROWTH CORPORATION

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except number of shares and per share data, unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

2020

 

March 31,

2020

ASSETS

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$673,287

 

$1,303,176

Short-term investments

 

1,048,921

 

673,323

Restricted short-term investments

 

14,332

 

21,539

Amounts receivable, net

 

79,668

 

90,155

Inventory

 

398,454

 

391,086

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

77,227

 

85,094

Total current assets

 

2,291,889

 

2,564,373

Equity method investments

 

25,663

 

65,843

Other financial assets

 

381,878

 

249,253

Property, plant and equipment

 

1,495,143

 

1,524,803

Intangible assets

 

437,344

 

476,366

Goodwill

 

1,933,476

 

1,954,471

Other assets

 

8,337

 

22,636

Total assets

 

$6,573,730

 

$6,857,745

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$81,064

 

$123,393

Other accrued expenses and liabilities

 

83,064

 

64,994

Current portion of long-term debt

 

13,272

 

16,393

Other liabilities

 

147,060

 

215,809

Total current liabilities

 

324,460

 

420,589

Long-term debt

 

520,424

 

449,022

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

39,569

 

47,113

Liability arising from Acreage Arrangement

 

147,000

 

250,000

Warrant derivative liability

 

221,948

 

322,491

Other liabilities

 

167,267

 

190,660

Total liabilities

 

1,420,668

 

1,679,875

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

 

83,900

 

69,750

Canopy Growth Corporation shareholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

Common shares - $nil par value; Authorized - unlimited number of shares;

   Issued - 372,046,111 shares and 350,112,927 shares, respectively

 

6,745,255

 

6,373,544

Additional paid-in capital

 

2,533,112

 

2,615,155

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

103,306

 

220,899

Deficit

 

(4,463,798)

 

(4,323,236)

Total Canopy Growth Corporation shareholders' equity

 

4,917,875

 

4,886,362

Noncontrolling interests

 

151,287

 

221,758

Total shareholders' equity

 

5,069,162

 

5,108,120

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 

$6,573,730

 

$6,857,745

 

 


 

 

CANOPY GROWTH CORPORATION

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except number of shares and per share data, unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

Six months ended September 30,

 

 

2020

 

2019

 

2020

 

2019

Revenue

 

$150,828

 

$85,621

 

$269,916

 

$189,012

Excise taxes

 

15,562

 

9,008

 

24,234

 

21,917

Net revenue

 

135,266

 

76,613

 

245,682

 

167,095

Cost of goods sold

 

109,186

 

72,970

 

213,107

 

145,162

Gross margin

 

26,080

 

3,643

 

32,575

 

21,933

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

147,253

 

181,601

 

282,645

 

327,248

Share-based compensation

 

21,984

 

92,881

 

52,669

 

180,243

Expected credit losses on financial assets and

   related charges

 

94,745

 

-

 

94,745

 

-

Asset impairment and restructuring costs

 

46,363

 

-

 

59,157

 

-

Total operating expenses

 

310,345

 

274,482

 

489,216

 

507,491

Operating loss

 

(284,265)

 

(270,839)

 

(456,641)

 

(485,558)

Loss from equity method investments

 

(32,991)

 

(2,171)

 

(40,180)

 

(4,004)

Other income (expense), net

 

221,256

 

509,893

 

269,461

 

542,661

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

(96,000)

 

236,883

 

(227,360)

 

53,099

Income tax (expense) recovery

 

(552)

 

5,767

 

2,486

 

(4,500)

Net (loss) income

 

(96,552)

 

242,650

 

(224,874)

 

48,599

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

   and redeemable noncontrolling interest

 

(64,491)

 

(16,268)

 

(84,312)

 

(24,450)

Net (loss) income attributable to Canopy

   Growth Corporation

 

$(32,061)

 

$258,918

 

$(140,562)

 

$73,049

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic (loss) earnings per share

 

$(0.09)

 

$0.75

 

$(0.38)

 

$0.21

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

 

371,520,534

 

347,226,921

 

367,663,135

 

346,028,903

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted (loss) earnings per share

 

$(0.09)

 

$0.25

 

$(0.38)

 

$0.19

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

 

371,520,534

 

380,323,118

 

367,663,135

 

382,765,533

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


 

 

CANOPY GROWTH CORPORATION

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended September 30,

 

 

2020

 

2019

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$(224,874)

 

$48,599

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

 

36,373

 

29,813

Amortization of intangible assets

 

29,432

 

15,955

Share of loss on equity method investments

 

40,180

 

4,004

Share-based compensation

 

52,669

 

180,243

Asset impairment and restructuring costs

 

59,157

 

-

Expected credit losses on financial assets and related charges

 

94,745

 

-

Income tax (recovery) expense

 

(2,486)

 

4,500

Non-cash foreign currency

 

(17,756)

 

(1,463)

Interest paid

 

(12,837)

 

(12,750)

Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchases

   of businesses:

 

 

 

 

Amounts receivable

 

1,498

 

11,390

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(6,604)

 

(50,224)

Inventory

 

(23,500)

 

(143,229)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

(11,408)

 

10,584

Other, including non-cash fair value adjustments

 

(294,884)

 

(469,507)

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(280,295)

 

(372,085)

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

Purchases of and deposits on property, plant and equipment

 

(90,195)

 

(440,150)

Purchases of intangible assets

 

(7,604)

 

(9,538)

Proceeds on sale of intangible assets

 

18,337

 

-

(Purchases) redemption of short-term investments

 

(367,779)

 

388,027

Investments in equity method investments

 

-

 

(4,719)

Investments in other financial assets

 

(7,526)

 

(36,423)

Investment in Acreage Arrangement

 

(49,849)

 

(395,190)

Loan advanced to Acreage Hempco

 

(66,995)

 

-

Recovery of amounts related to construction financing

 

10,000

 

-

Payment of acquisition related liabilities

 

(6,394)

 

(21,447)

Net cash outflow on acquisition of noncontrolling interests

 

(125)

 

-

Net cash outflow on acquisition of subsidiaries

 

-

 

(416,028)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(568,130)

 

(935,468)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

Payment of share issue costs

 

(677)

 

(129)

Proceeds from issuance of shares by Canopy Rivers

 

92

 

156

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

10,756

 

36,023

Proceeds from exercise of warrants

 

244,990

 

446

Issuance of long-term debt

 

1,564

 

5,278

Repayment of long-term debt

 

(5,920)

 

(104,282)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

250,805

 

(62,508)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

(32,269)

 

(8,305)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(629,889)

 

(1,378,366)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

1,303,176

 

2,480,830

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$673,287

 

$1,102,464

 

 


 

Adjusted EBITDA1 Reconciliation (Non-GAAP Measure)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, unaudited)

 

2020

 

2019

Net (loss) income

 

$(96,552)

 

$242,650

Income tax expense (recovery)

 

552

 

(5,767)

Other (income) expense, net

 

(221,256)

 

(509,893)

Loss on equity method investments

 

32,991

 

2,171

Share-based compensation2

 

21,984

 

92,881

Acquisition-related costs

 

3,472

 

2,562

Depreciation and amortization2

 

31,758

 

25,016

Asset impairment and restructuring costs

 

46,363

 

-

Expected credit losses on financial assets

   and related charges

 

94,745

 

-

Charges related to the flow-through of inventory

   step-up on business combinations

 

281

 

-

Adjusted EBITDA1

 

$(85,662)

 

$(150,380)

 

 

 

 

 

1Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. See "Non-GAAP Measures".

2 From Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

 

 

 

 

 


 


 

Free Cash Flow Reconciliation1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, unaudited)

 

2020

 

2019

Net cash used in operating activities

 

$(161,749)

 

$(213,795)

Purchases of and deposits on property, plant and equipment

 

(28,648)

 

(228,326)

Free cash flow1

 

$(190,397)

 

$(442,121)

 

 

 

 

 

1Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure. See "Non-GAAP Measures".