As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 16, 2021

    Registration No. 333-
 


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549



FORM F-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933



FLORA GROWTH CORP.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Ontario, Canada
2833
Not Applicable
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)


Flora Growth Corp.
198 Davenport Road
Toronto, Ontario M4R 1J2
Tel: +1 (416) 861-2267
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrant’s principal executive offices)



CT Corporation System
28 Liberty Street
New York, New York 10005
Tel: +1 (302) 777-0200
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)



With copies to:

Rebecca G. DiStefano
Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
401 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 2000
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Tel: +1 (954) 768-8221
Fax: +1 (561) 338-7099
 
Michael Rennie
Wildeboer Dellelce LLP
365 Bay Street, Suite 800
Toronto, Ontario M5H 2V1
Tel: +1 (416) 361-4781
Fax: +1 (416) 361-1790
 
James T. Seery
Duane Morris LLP
1540 Broadway
New York, New York 10036
Tel: +1 (973) 424-2088
Fax: +1 (973) 556-1417

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after this registration statement becomes effective.


If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. □

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration.

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  □

If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  □

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933.  ☑

If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, 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 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act.  □

The term “new or revised financial accounting standard” refers to any update issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to its Accounting Standards Codification after April 5, 2012.



CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

Title of each class of
securities to be registered
Proposed maximum
aggregate offering price(1)(2)
Amount of
registration fee
 
Units, each consisting of one Common Share and one-half of one Unit Warrant
$ 34,500,000
$ 3,198.50
 
     Common Shares included as part of Unit(3)
     
      Unit Warrants included as part of Unit(3)
     
Common Shares underlying the Unit Warrants included in the Units
$ 17,250,000
$ 1,599.08
 
Underwriters’ Warrants(4)
-
-
 
Common Shares underlying Underwriters’ Warrants(4)
$ 1,380,000
$ 127.93
 
Total
$ 53,130,000
$ 4,925.51
 

(1)
Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the amount of the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(o) under the under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).  Includes the Common Shares and/or the Unit Warrants that the underwriters have the option to purchase to cover any over-allotments. See “Underwriting.”
 
(2)
Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act, there is also being registered hereby such indeterminate number of additional Common Shares of the Registrant as may be issued or issuable because of stock splits, stock dividends, stock distributions, and similar transactions.
 
(3)
No fee required pursuant to Rule 457(g) of the Securities Act.

(4)
Represents underwriters’ warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of Common Shares representing  four (4%) of the Units sold in the offering at an exercise price equal to one hundred and ten percent (110%) of the public offering price.




The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.



 
 
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS DATED NOVEMBER 16, 2021


$30,000,000
 

Flora Growth Corp.

  Units (each consisting of one Common Share and one-half Unit Warrant)
Common Shares Underlying the Unit Warrants




This is a follow-on public offering (the “offering”) of our Units, with each Unit consisting of (i) one of our common shares, no par value per share (which we refer to as our “Common Shares”) and (ii) one-half of one warrant to purchase a Common Share (which we refer to as the "Unit Warrants"). We are offering 6,250,000 Units, as well as up to an additional 937,500 Common Shares and/or up to an additional 468,750 Unit Warrants  if the underwriters exercise in full their over-allotment option, in this offering. The Units will not be issued or certificated. The Common Shares and Unit Warrants part of a Unit are immediately separable and will be issued separately, but will be purchased together in this offering. The Unit Warrants will have an exercise price of $_________ per Common Share, will be exercisable at any time after the date of issuance and will expire five years from the date of issuance. Each Unit will be sold at a negotiated price of $_________ per Unit. The Common Shares issuable from time to time upon exercise of the Unit Warrants are also being offered by this prospectus.

Our Common Shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “FLGC.” On November 11, 2021, the last reported per share sale price of our Common Shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market was $4.80.  We do not intend to apply for listing of the Unit Warrants on any securities exchange or other nationally recognized trading system. There is no established public trading market for the Unit Warrants, and we do not expect a market to develop. Without an active trading market, the liquidity of the Unit Warrants will be limited.

We have assumed a public offering price of $4.80 per Unit, the last reported sale price for our Common Shares as reported on NASDAQ on November 11, 2021. The public offering price per Unit will be determined through negotiation between us and the underwriters in the offering and may be at a discount to the current market price. Therefore, the recent market price used as the assumed public offering price throughout this prospectus may not be indicative of the offering price.

We are organized under the laws of the Province of Ontario and are an “emerging growth company”, as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, under applicable U.S. federal securities laws, and are eligible for reduced public company reporting requirements.  See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations —Emerging Growth Company Status.”

Investing in our securities is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk.  See “Risk Factors” for a discussion of information that should be considered in connection with an investment in our securities.

Neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state or provincial securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete.  Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
   
 

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Per Unit
   
Total
 
Public offering price
 
$
     
$
   
Underwriting discounts and commissions(1)
 
$
     
$
   
Proceeds to us (before expenses)(2)
 
$
     
$
   

     
(1)
 
We have agreed to reimburse the underwriters for certain expenses and the underwriters will receive compensation in addition to underwriting discounts and commissions.  See “Underwriting” for additional disclosure regarding underwriters’ compensation and offering expenses.
     
(2)
 
The total estimated expenses related to this offering are set forth in the section entitled "Expenses Related to The Offering". 
     


This offering is being conducted on a firm commitment basis.  The underwriters are obligated to take and purchase all of the Units offered under this prospectus if any such Units are taken.

We will issue to the underwriters, or their permitted designees warrants (the “Underwriters’ Warrants”) to purchase up to an aggregate amount of Common Shares representing four (4%) of the Units offered hereby if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full. The underwriters’ warrants will have an exercise price of 110% of the per Unit public offering price, will become exercisable on the first anniversary of the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, will have a cashless exercise provision and will terminate on the sixth anniversary of the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. The underwriters’ warrants are not exercisable or convertible for more than five years from a year subsequent to the commencement of sales of the public offering.

We have granted the underwriters an option for a period of 45 days from the date of this prospectus to purchase up to 15% of the total number of Common Shares and/or Warrants to be offered by us pursuant to this offering (excluding shares subject to this option), solely for the purpose of covering over-allotments, at the public offering price less the underwriting discount. If the underwriters exercise the option in full, the total underwriting discounts and commissions payable will be $2,415,000, and the total gross proceeds to us, before underwriting discounts and commission expenses, will be $34,500,000. If we complete this offering, net proceeds will be delivered to us on the closing date.

The underwriters expect to deliver the Common Shares to purchasers in the offering on or about           , 2021.

Sole Book-Running Manager

A.G.P.

Co-Managers

 BMO Capital Markets
 
 Roth Capital Partners
 
 
 
    


The date of this prospectus is ____________________________, 2021.

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You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus and any free writing prospectus prepared by us.  Neither we nor the underwriters have authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different, and neither we nor the underwriters take any responsibility for, and provide any assurance as to the reliability of, any information, other than the information in this prospectus and any free writing prospectus prepared by us.  We are offering to sell our securities, and seeking offers to buy our securities, only in jurisdictions where such offers and sales are permitted.

This prospectus is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, our securities in any jurisdictions where, or under any circumstances under which, the offer, sale, or solicitation is not permitted.  In particular, our securities have not been qualified for distribution by prospectus in Canada and may not be offered or sold in Canada during the course of their distribution hereunder except pursuant to a Canadian prospectus or prospectus exemption. The information in this prospectus and in any free writing prospectus prepared by us is accurate only as of the date on its respective cover, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or any free writing prospectus or the time of any sale of our securities.  Our business, results of operations, financial condition, or prospects may have changed since those dates.
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Before you invest in our securities, you should read the registration statement (including the exhibits thereto and the documents incorporated by reference therein) of which this prospectus forms a part.

For investors outside of the United States: Neither we nor the underwriters have done anything that would permit this offering, or the possession or distribution of this prospectus, in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required, other than in the United States.  You are required to inform yourselves about, and observe any restrictions relating to, this offering and the distribution of this prospectus.

ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS

As used in this prospectus, unless the context otherwise requires or otherwise states, references to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and similar references refer to Flora Growth Corp., a corporation formed under the laws of the Province of Ontario, and its subsidiaries
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Our functional currency and reporting currency is the U.S. dollar, the legal currency of the United States (which we refer to as “USD”, “US$” or “$”).

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).  Our fiscal year ends on December 31 of each year as does our reporting year.  Our most recent fiscal year ended on December 31, 2020.  See Notes 2 and 3 to our audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020, included elsewhere in this prospectus, for a discussion of the basis of presentation, functional currency, and translation of financial statements.
 
We have made rounding adjustments to some of the figures included in this prospectus.  Accordingly, numerical figures shown as totals in some tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures that precede them.
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
This summary highlights selected information presented in greater detail elsewhere in this prospectus.  This summary does not include all the information you should consider before investing in our securities.  You should read this summary together with the more detailed information appearing elsewhere in this prospectus, including our audited and unaudited financial statements and related notes and the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” elsewhere in this prospectus. Some of the statements in this summary and elsewhere in this prospectus constitute forward-looking statements.  See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements.”

Our Company

Flora cultivates and processes natural, medicinal-grade cannabis and high quality cannabis derivatives for medical and wellbeing products. Flora’s primary supply channels include premium products to large channel distributors, including pharmacies, medical clinics, grocery, convenience and cosmetic companies, direct to consumer delivery, and wholesale business to business (“B2B”) cannabis flower and derivatives. With over 300 products and several brands in market, Flora utilizes its array of assets including outdoor cultivation an INVIMA GMP processing facility and in-house branding and distribution partners around the world and strives to deploy a vertically integrated structure in product classes or geographies that allow it. With cultivation operations based in Colombia, Flora is committed to becoming a competitive producer of low-cost, natural, medicinal-grade cannabis oils and extracts including both high potency THC and CBD.

Designed from the onset for global growth and expansion, we began to generate revenues in August 2020 through Flora Beauty LLC and the Hemp Textiles subsidiaries. In December 2020, Flora significantly expanded revenue with the acquisition of Cronomed, Flora Lab, and Kasa subsidiaries allowing for expanded distribution. Flora has a fully licensed 247 acre farm near Bucaramanga, Colombia producing several government approved high CBD and THC cultivars for integration and sales with a state of the art extraction and processing facility in construction with full operations expected in the fourth quarter 2021 and expects European Union Good Manufacturing Practices (“EU-GMP”) licensing in 2022.

Our Brands and Products

Flora has developed a series of in-house brands and completed accretive acquisitions to capitalize on consumer and competitive trends with initial operations focused on Colombia and Latin America. These divisions primarily fit within the global health and wellness space, where we estimate revenue growth can be accelerated with new product offerings derived from cannabinoids including CBD.  See “Risks Related to our Business and Industry”.

Our core products are inclusive of the following:


Medicinal-Grade Cannabis. Material revenues are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2021, through our 90%-owned subsidiary, Cosechemos YA SAS;


Cannabis Oils and Extracts. Material revenues are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2021, through our 90%-owned subsidiary, Cosechemos YA SAS;


Skincare and Beauty Products. Our revenues commenced in August 2020, through our 87% owned subsidiary, Flora Beauty LLC;


Dermo-Cosmetic Products. Our revenues commenced in December 2020, following our acquisition of our 90%-owned subsidiary, Breeze Laboratory S.A.S. (now Flora Lab Laboratory S.A.S.) which entity has generated revenues since January 2013;


Pharmaceutical Products. Our revenues commenced in December 2020, following our acquisition of our 100%-owned subsidiary, Grupo Farmaceutico Cronomed SAS, which entity has generated revenues since March 2005;

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Loungewear and Textiles. Our revenues commenced in October 2020 through our 100%-owned subsidiaries, Hemp Textiles & Co LLC and Hemp Textiles & Co SAS; and


Food and Beverage Products. Our revenues commenced in December 2020, following our acquisition of our 90%-owned subsidiary Kasa Wholefoods Company SAS Colombia which entity has generated revenues since July 2013.

Our acquisitions have generated revenues as stand-alone entities prior to the December 2020 consolidation:  Flora Lab (formerly Cronomed) since March 2005; Breeze since January 2013; and Kasa since July 2013.

The Global Cannabis Industry

The global cannabis market is growing at a 28% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and projected to reach $120B by 2027 globally.  Flora’s initial focus is on selling products in Colombia, the United States (CBD only), the European Union (“EU”), Australia and Mexico in the short term, with expansion to other Latin American countries, and Canada, subject to regulatory conditions and import requirements in such countries. Consumer products, cosmetics and food and beverage products with a shifting focus away from dried flower and onto derivatives (extractions, oils, isolates and finished products) presents the biggest opportunity in the cannabis market globally. Flora believes that the cannabis market presents a natural and underutilized opportunity to diversify revenue streams across business and consumer segments including wholesale, wellness, beauty, apparel, technology, and food and beverages.

Our Competitive Strengths

The market for medicinal cannabis in Colombia is characterized by a structural shortage of supply, with few authorized producers of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, dominant cannabis. There are comparatively more producers of CBD dominant cannabis as production of Cannabidiol, or CBD, cannabis is not subject to the quota system in Colombia, which is a system established by the Colombian government to limit the production volume of cannabis plants and derivatives. Although competition in the Colombian market is growing, Flora believes that it is competitively positioned to capitalize as an early mover and to satisfy a significant portion of the market’s demand for medicinal cannabis. Flora also sees a lack of Colombian extractors striving for EU GMP certification to allow for global distribution of finished isolates and distillates.

We believe that the following competitive strengths have contributed to our success thus far and differentiated us from our competitors:

Experienced Management Team.  Our management is experienced and has a fundamental understanding of Colombia’s regulatory framework, the global cannabis market and the agricultural and scientific processes necessary to develop high quality and consistent medicinal cannabis products.

Change in the Global Cannabis Industry.  The global cannabis industry is experiencing significant change as governments embrace regulatory reform, liberalizing the production and consumption of cannabis. It is possible that foreign corporations may enter the Colombian market as a result of Colombia’s regulatory regime, creating the prospect of Colombia becoming a hub for future industry development.

Colombian Cultivation Advantage. Flora only grows cannabis outdoors in Colombia with favorable environmental conditions.  Further, the strength of the United States dollar is projected to provide us with a cost advantage over our competitors, and Colombia has a workforce highly-skilled in agriculture at a lower cost compared to the United States.

Healthy and Sustainable Products.  We produce cannabis and derivative products across food and beverage, cosmetics, and medicinal markets, which markets are projected to grow rapidly as consumers prioritize healthy and sustainable products that are good for themselves, their family, and their environment.


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Efficient Manufacturing Practices. We have adopted efficient manufacturing practices and logistics, synergizing our operations between our technical and commercial teams.

Growth Strategies

Flora’s goal is to become a market leader in the cultivation and processing of natural, medicinal-grade cannabis and high quality cannabis derived medical and wellbeing products for large channel distributors, including pharmacies, medical clinics, and cosmetic companies.  Our primary strategies to achieve our goals include:

Expanding distribution capacity.  In the near term, our primary strategy is to expand our distribution and channel access as quickly as possible to meet existing quotas and production.

Creating Sustainable and Natural Products.  Flora sees sustainable innovation as key to achieving production objectives, and the main driver to our product development approach.

Our Acquisitions

Cosechemos Acquisition

Cosechemos YA SAS (“Cosechemos”) became our 90%-owned subsidiary effective October 15, 2019 pursuant to a share purchase agreement (the “Cosechemos Purchase Agreement”) between the Company and Guillermo Andres Ramirez Martinez, Guillermo Ramirez Cabrales and Oscar Mauricio Franco Ulloa (collectively, the “Cosechemos Vendors”). Pursuant to the Cosechemos Purchase Agreement, we acquired 4,500 shares of Cosechemos.  As part consideration for the Cosechemos shares, we granted the Cosechemos Vendors a 10% non-dilutive, free carried interest in Cosechemos (the “Free Carry”). Pursuant to a shareholders agreement with the Cosechemos Vendors (the “Shareholders Agreement”), we are funding the operations of Cosechemos and the Cosechemos Vendors’ equity interest in Cosechemos cannot be diluted by such funding during the time that the Free Carry is in effect.

Kasa Acquisition

Kasa Wholefoods Company SAS Colombia (“Kasa”) became our 90%-owned subsidiary effective December 29, 2020 pursuant to a share purchase agreement (the “Kasa Purchase Agreement”) between the Company and Santiago Mora Bahamon, Laura Londono Tapia, Pablo Silva and Stefan Lauer.  Pursuant to the Kasa Purchase Agreement, we acquired an aggregate of 18,000 shares of Kasa. We agreed to provide aggregate consideration of $235,600, including cash in the amount of $148,300 and agreed to discharge debt owed by the sellers to the company in the amount of $87,300.

Breeze Acquisition

Breeze Laboratory S.A.S. (“Breeze”) became our 90%-owned subsidiary effective December 29, 2020 pursuant to a share purchase agreement (the “Breeze Purchase Agreement”) between the Company and Ángel Miguel Ramírez, Roberto Barreto, and Sandra Milena Barreto Garzón.  Pursuant to the Breeze Purchase Agreement, we acquired an aggregate of 46,800 shares of Breeze.  We agreed to provide aggregate consideration of $206,200, including cash in the amount of $147,300 and agreed to discharge debt owed by the sellers to the company in the amount of $58,900.

Cronomed Acquisition

Grupo Farmaceutico Cronomed SAS (“Cronomed”) became our 100%-owned subsidiary effective December 29, 2020 pursuant to a share purchase agreement (the “Cronomed Purchase Agreement”) between the Company and Luis Gerardo Tovar Osorio, Lucelida Castañeda de Corredor, Inversiones Multicentro S.A.S., Adriana Elizabeth Pérez Medina, Angie Zulanny Jiménez Castellanos, Diego Fernando Ramírez Pardo, Orladis Acero de Ospina, Mary Luz Gonzales Cortés, Olga Lucia Ruge León, Pharmades S.A.S., María Yolima Pedraza Moreno, Diana Patricia Elizalde

Arias, Jair Fernely Osuna López and Inversiones Montearroyo. Asociados S.A.S.  Pursuant to the Cronomed Purchase Agreement, we acquired 134 shares of Cronomed in exchange for an aggregate of COP$3,468,631,200 (approximately USD$992,000). Cronomed has subsequently changed its name to Flora Lab S.A.S.
 
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Corporate Structure
The following diagram illustrates our pro forma corporate structure.  For more detail on our corporate history please refer to “History and Corporate Structure.”


Corporate Information

Flora Growth Corp. was incorporated on March 13, 2019 in the Province of Ontario.  Our principal place of business and mailing address is Flora Growth Corp., 198 Davenport Road, Toronto, ON M5R 1J2, and our telephone number is +1 (416) 861-2267.  Our Colombian-based offices are located at Calle 93B # 13-50, Oficina 101, Edificio Hernandez, Bogotá, Colombia and Carrera 25 # 29 - 87 Local 17 A, Giron, Santander, Colombia.  Our website address is www.floragrowth.ca. The information contained on our website or accessible through our website is not incorporated into this prospectus.

Our Intellectual Property Portfolio

We rely on a combination of trademark, patent, copyright and trade secret protection laws in Colombia and other jurisdictions to protect our intellectual property and our brands. We have applied for, and we have received approvals from the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce and the Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos, for our beauty and skincare, pharmaceutical, loungewear, and food and beverage products.  See “Business—Our Intellectual Property Portfolio” for a summary of such approvals and certificates.

Recent Developments

Reverse Split and Consolidation

On March 8, 2021, our board of directors and stockholders approved a prospective reverse split and consolidation of our common shares in a range of 1 for 2 and 7, which consolidation was effected April 30, 2021 in a reverse split ratio of 1-for-3. The reverse split and consolidation combines each three outstanding common shares into one common share and adjusts the conversion prices of our convertible securities. No fractional shares are expected to be issued in connection with the reverse split and consolidation, and any fractional shares resulting from the reverse split and consolidation are rounded down to the nearest whole share. All references to common shares, options to purchase common shares, restricted stock, share data, per share data and related information will be retroactively adjusted, where applicable, in this prospectus to reflect the reverse split and consolidation of our common shares as if it had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented.  Reference to “post-split” below are references to the number of our common shares after giving effect to this split. 


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Completed Acquisitions

Effective December 29, 2020, we acquired (i) a 90% equity interest in Kasa pursuant to the Kasa Purchase Agreement; (ii) a 90% equity interest in Breeze pursuant to the Breeze Purchase Agreement; and effective December 18, 2020 we acquired a 100% equity interest in Cronomed pursuant to the Cronomed Purchase Agreement.

On January 12, 2021, the Company acquired certain assets from Laboratorios Quipropharma SAS (“Quipropharma”), The purchase price is COP$1,200,000,000 ($350,000) which has been fully paid.  The Company also entered into an agreement with Quipropharma to purchase certain real estate assets for at total of COP$3,940,000,000 ($1,143,000). Subsequent to year end the Company advanced COP$1,300,000,000 ($377,000) related to the real estate acquisition.

Assignment of Interests

On December 29, 2020, we were assigned (i) a 10% membership interest in Flora Beauty LLC (5% owned by Andrés Restrepo and 5% owned by Luis Merchan); (ii) a 10% membership interest in Hemp Textiles & Co LLC owned by Luis Merchan; and (iii) a 20% membership interest in Hemp Textiles SAS (5% owned by Santiago Mora Bahamón, 5% owned by Luis Merchan and 10% owned by Nicolás Vásquez). As consideration for the assignment of such membership interests, we granted 190,000 shares of our Common Shares to Mr. Restrepo; 190,000 shares of our Common Shares to Mr. Vazquez; 95,000 shares of our Common Shares to Mr. Bahamón; and paid $300 to Mr. Merchan, who was appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer by our Board on December 16, 2020.

Koch & Gsell Letter of Intent

On June 24, 2021, Flora signed a letter of intent to acquire 100% the outstanding equity interests of Koch & Gsell for consideration of CHF 20 million (Swiss Francs), or approximately US$22.2M, to be satisfied by the issuance of Flora common shares and repayment of certain Koch & Gsell outstanding debt. Koch & Gsell (K&G) is a Swiss brand and manufacturing company founded in 2015, that launched a new, innovative tobacco-and-hemp cigarette. In summer 2019, K&G further launched an industrially manufactured pre-roll cigarette containing pure hemp and has taken steps to protect the method they use to manufacture their hemp products.

Under the Heimat brand, Koch & Gsell has become one of the leading brands in the Swiss market for industrially manufactured hemp cigarettes and manufactures and distributes a range of hemp products that contain less than 1% THC, including pure hemp and blended hemp and tobacco cigarettes, as well as bulk flower and teas in over 2,500 stores across Switzerland.

As part of the potential  transaction, Flora anticipates acquiring all of Koch & Gsell’s hemp, blended hemp and tobacco cigarette manufacturing technology. The proprietary cigarette manufacturing technology can produce over 40,000 packs of 20 cigarettes per day. The technology is patented in over 80 jurisdictions throughout the world, where Flora anticipates bringing this technology into new markets to produce hemp, cannabis, or blended cigarette products, utilizing Flora’s high-quality, low-cost cannabis input.

The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including due diligence to the satisfaction of both parties and the entering into of definitive agreements.

Acquisition of Vessel Brand Inc.

On  November 12, 2021, we  acquired 100% of the capital stock of Vessel Brand Inc. (“Vessel”), a developer and retailer of high-end cannabis consumer technology, such as vape pens and associated accessories throughout the United States and internationally. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Vessel distributes its premium hardware and accessories throughout the United States and internationally and has numerous high-margin products in its development pipeline to drive incremental revenue and market share growth in new and existing categories.

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The  acquisition by Flora of Vessel is expected to be a substantive addition to the Flora brand portfolio as a rapidly growing company. Further,  we expect to leverage Vessel’s in-house design, sales, and marketing expertise to conduct an  evaluation of Flora’s existing global brand and product portfolio. As part of this process, the Vessel team will develop a strategic plan to maximize consumer experience and resonance, increase market share and positioning, and reengineer the Flora brand portfolio, while staying true to its values, to make every consumer experience more expressive and personal. 

Pursuant to a certain merger agreement between Flora, Vessel and certain related third parties, dated October 27, 2021 (the “Merger Agreement”),  at the closing of the transaction (the “Closing”), Vessel  was merged into a wholly owned subsidiary of Flora, and Flora  acquired 100% of the equity interests of Vessel for consideration consisting of $8.0 million in cash and 4,557,318 privately issued Flora common shares.   Certain shareholders of Vessel that  received in excess of a majority of the Flora common shares issued as part of the transaction consideration,  entered into lock-up agreements restricting the transfer of such common shares for a period of six (6) months from the Closing.

Following the Closing, and continuing for a period of three years thereafter, subject to review and approval by Flora’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, one nominee of Vessel shall be nominated to the board of directors of Flora for approval by Flora’s shareholders at its annual shareholder’s meeting.

Hoshi Investment

On August 24, 2021, we closed our previously announced €2 million investment in Hoshi International Inc. (“Hoshi”) while also increasing our fully-diluted investment in Hoshi through a securities swap with Hoshi.  Hoshi is a European focused, fully integrated medical cannabis company led by a team of renowned cannabis entrepreneurs. Hoshi is focused on developing and operationalizing assets across the global cannabis industry with an emphasis on cultivating, manufacturing, and distributing cannabis products throughout the EU. Hoshi is uniquely positioned to become a leading provider of cannabis and derivative products for the emerging European market. In connection with the securities swap, we received 2,000,000 warrants from Hoshi management to acquire 2,000,000 common shares of Hoshi in exchange for 225,000 Flora common shares. This exchange is expected to strengthen the long-term strategic alignment between Hoshi management and us as well as increase Flora’s stake in Hoshi. As a component of the securities swap, the common shares Hoshi management  received are subject to a lock-up period of the lesser of  nine months or the listing of Hoshi’s shares on a stock exchange.

In addition, we signed a binding memorandum of agreement with Hoshi underlying the investment pursuant to which Hoshi shall:


name Flora as its preferred supplier of genetic material and finished cannabis derivative products, provided all regulatory and quality standards are met and subject to entering into a definitive agreement by no later than December 1, 2021;


(a) grant Flora a right of first refusal to supply any cannabis oil or derivative products acquired by Hoshi or any of its affiliates at its Malta processing facility, provided regulatory and quality standards are met; and (b) consult with Flora on equipment for processing and production to be installed in its Malta processing facility, including review of equipment, GMP design schematics, and proposed products to be manufactured in Malta, subject to entering into a definitive agreement by no later than December 1, 2021;


use commercially reasonable efforts to grant Flora access to its EU GMP auditors for the purposes of assisting Flora to obtain the EU-GMP certification at its Cosechemos Ya S.A.S. subsidiary in Colombia; and


use commercially reasonable efforts to assist with the development of Flora’s operations in Malta and Portugal.


Luis Merchan being named to the board of directors of Hoshi.

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Kalaya Joint Venture

On July 26, 2021, we signed a non-binding letter of intent with Avaria Inc. (“Avaria”) to form a joint venture (the “Kalaya JV”) for the purposes of importing and distributing Avaria’s award winning “Kalaya” pain cream products across Flora’s network in Central and Latin America with the option to distribute to other countries around the world. Privately owned and operated since 1995 by experienced medical professionals, Avaria Inc, doing business as Avaria Health & Beauty Corp., has over 20 years of experience in the formulation, manufacturing and sale of topical creams, oils, emulsions, liquids, lotions, gels and salves. Avaria Health & Beauty Corp. brands enjoy distribution at all levels of retail and online, domestically, as well as in select international markets.

Upon entering into the Kalaya JV, we expect to manage the registration, sales, and distribution of Kalaya products in Colombia, Mexico, and other LATAM countries, while Avaria is expected to supply finished product to the Kalaya JV. The profits from the sale of KaLaya products under the Kalaya JV will be divided equally between Flora and Avaria.

Further, we will work to produce KaLaya’s CBD-infused products using cannabis from our cultivation and INVIMA GMP facility. These products are expected to be distributed across LATAM using our established distribution channels, with the aim of exporting to the U.S. market, where Avaria is currently launching the KaLaya brand. Avaria does not currently hold a license in Canada to produce cannabis derived versions of its products at a commercial scale.

The Kalaya JV is subject to customary conditions including each of Flora and Avaria being satisfied with their due diligence reviews and the parties entering into a definitive agreement.

Lamborghini License Agreement
On November 9, 2021, we entered into an exclusive license agreement with Tonino Lamborghini S.P.A. ("TL") for the manufacturing, promotion and distribution of Tonino Lamborghini branded beverages using Cannabidiol ("CBD") and Cannabigerol ("CBG") for North America and Colombia. The initial products for launch in 2022 will include cold coffee drinks, vitamin waters and fresh juices. Flora also retains the right of first refusal ("ROFR") on any or all additional Tonino Lamborghini products containing cannabinoids for the territory which may include, but are not limited to; beverages, edibles, wellness or other ingestibles and for the expansion or addition of new geographic regions or territories. The Flora/TL beverages will be all marketed with high-end positioning among competing fast-moving consumer goods of similar product quality. The agreement is based on an initial three year term with a projected five million units (individual beverages) sold within that period. Flora, may at its option, cancel the agreement after one year with no penalty or additional charges. The license agreement includes a minimum guaranteed royalty ("MGR") of $250,000 USD in year one of the agreement that increases with the scope and size of the projected sales in each subsequent year.

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

There is an ongoing outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19), which was first identified in China and has since spread rapidly throughout the world.  The pandemic has resulted in quarantines, travel restrictions, and the temporary closures of stores and business facilities globally for the past few months.  In March 2020, the World Health organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic.  Given the rapidly expanding nature of COVID-19 pandemic, we believe there is a risk that our business, results of operations, and financial condition could be significantly adversely affected. We cannot accurately predict the effects COVID-19 will have on our operations and the ability of others to meet their obligations with us, including uncertainties relating to the ultimate geographic spread of the virus, the severity of the disease, the duration of the outbreak, and the length of travel and quarantine restrictions imposed by governments of affected countries. In addition, a significant outbreak of contagious diseases in the human population could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of many countries, resulting in an economic downturn that could further affect our operations and ability to finance our operations.  The effects of COVID-19 on our business, financial condition and results of operations, include, but are not limited to, the following:

Agricultural activity has been declared as an essential activity in Colombia.  We are operating under a protocol authorized by the Colombian government.

At our farm in Santander, all employees receive a new mask and a new set of surgical gloves daily. Hand sanitizer is provided and hand washing protocols are in place. The employees are also provided a transparent face protection mask, which is replaced every 30 days.  All employees have their temperature taken three times daily and must report to the Health and Safety office if they are experiencing any symptoms, including diarrhea, cough, runny nose, or headache.  If an employee reports any of these symptoms, the employee is sent home to isolate for 14 days, if the symptoms persist for 72 hours, the employee is required to go to a hospital.  

Our farm is located in a rural area, and to date, there have been five positive cases of COVID-19 reported to date.



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Summary of Risks Related to Our Business and Industry

There are a number of risks that you should carefully consider before making an investment decision regarding this offering.  These risks are discussed more fully in the section entitled “Risk Factors.”   You should read and carefully consider these risks and all of the other information in this prospectus, including the financial statements and the related notes thereto included in this prospectus, before deciding whether to invest in our securities.  If any of these risks actually occur, our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows could be materially adversely affected.  In such case, the trading price of our securities would likely decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.  These risk factors include, but are not limited to:

• limited operating history and net losses;
• unpredictable events, such as the COVID-19 outbreak, and associated business disruptions;
• changes in cannabis laws, regulations and guidelines;
• decrease in demand for cannabis and derivative products due to certain research findings, proceedings, or negative media attention;
• damage to reputation as a result of negative publicity;
• exposure to product liability claims, actions and litigation;
• risks associated with product recalls;
• product viability;
• continuing research and development efforts to respond to technological and regulatory changes;
• shelf life of inventory;
• maintenance of effective quality control systems;
• changes to energy prices and supply;
• risks associated with expansion into new jurisdictions;
• regulatory compliance risks;
• opposition to the cannabinoid industry;
• risks related to our operations in Colombia; and
• potential delisting resulting in reduced liquidity of our Common Shares.
 
Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company and a Foreign Private Issuer

We are an “emerging growth company”, as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (which we refer to as the “Securities Act”), as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (which we refer to as the “JOBS Act”).  As such, we are eligible to take advantage of specified reduced reporting and other requirements that are otherwise applicable generally to reporting companies that make filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (which we refer to as the “SEC”).  For so long as we remain an emerging growth company, we will not be required to, among other things:

present more than two years of audited financial statements and two years of related selected financial data and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations disclosure in our registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part;
have an auditor report on our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (which we refer to as the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”);
disclose certain executive compensation related items; and
seek shareholder non-binding advisory votes on certain executive compensation matters and golden parachute arrangements, to the extent applicable to us as a foreign private issuer.
We will remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of (i) the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of our initial public offering, (ii) the last day of the fiscal year during which we have total annual gross revenue of at least $1.07 billion, (iii) the date on which we are deemed to be a “large accelerated filer” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (which we refer to as the “Exchange Act”), which means the market value of our Common Shares that are held by non-affiliates exceeds $700.0 million as of the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter, and (iv) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt during the prior three-year period.

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In addition, we report in accordance with the rules and regulations applicable to a “foreign private issuer.” As a foreign private issuer, we take advantage of certain provisions under the rules that allow us to follow the laws of the Province of Ontario for certain corporate governance matters.  Even when we no longer qualify as an emerging growth company, as long as we continue to qualify as a foreign private issuer under the Exchange Act, we will be exempt from certain provisions of the Exchange Act that are applicable to U.S. domestic public companies, including:

the sections of the Exchange Act regulating the solicitation of proxies, consents or authorizations with respect to a security registered under the Exchange Act;

the rules under the Exchange Act requiring the filing with the SEC of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q containing unaudited financial and other specified information, and current reports on Form 8-K upon the occurrence of specified significant events; and

Regulation Fair Disclosure (“Regulation FD”), which regulates selective disclosures of material information by issuers.

As a foreign private issuer, we have four months after the end of each fiscal year to file our annual report on Form 20-F with the SEC.  In addition, our executive officers, directors, and principal shareholders are exempt from the requirements to report transactions in our equity securities and from the short-swing profit liability provisions contained in Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

Foreign private issuers, like emerging growth companies, are exempt from certain more stringent executive compensation disclosure rules.  As such, even when we no longer qualify as an emerging growth company, as long as we continue to qualify as a foreign private issuer under the Exchange Act, we will continue to be exempt from the more stringent compensation disclosures required of public companies that are not a foreign private issuer.

We may take advantage of these exemptions until such time as we are no longer a foreign private issuer.  We are required to determine our status as a foreign private issuer on an annual basis at the end of our second fiscal quarter.  We would cease to be a foreign private issuer at such time as more than 50% of our outstanding voting securities are held by U.S. residents and any of the following three circumstances applies:

(i)
the majority of our executive officers or directors are U.S. citizens or residents;
 
(ii)
more than 50% of our assets are located in the United States; or
 
(iii)
our business is administered principally in the United States.
 
In this prospectus, we have taken advantage of certain of the reduced reporting requirements as a result of being an emerging growth company and a foreign private issuer.  Accordingly, the information that we provide in this prospectus may be different than the information you may receive from other public companies in which you hold equity interests.  If some investors find our securities less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our securities and the prices of our securities may be more volatile.
 

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THE OFFERING
Issuer
Flora Growth Corp.
Units Offered
6,250,000 Units, each consisting of (i) one Common Share and (ii) one-half Unit Warrant. Each Unit Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Common Share. We may also offer up to an additional 937,500 Common Shares and/or up to an additional 468,750 Unit Warrants if the full over-allotment option is exercised by the underwriters.

The Units will not be certificated, and the Common Share and one-half Unit Warrant comprising each Unit are immediately separable and will be issued separately in this offering.
 
This prospectus also relates to the offering of Common Shares issuable upon the exercise of the Unit Warrants included in the Units.
 
Unit Warrants
Each Unit Warrant will have an exercise price of $_________ per Common Share, will be exercisable at any time after the date of issuance and will expire on the fifth anniversary of the date of issuance. To better understand the terms of the Unit Warrants, you should carefully read the “Description of Securities” section of this prospectus.

Common Shares Outstanding Before this Offering
52,817,904 Common Shares.
Common Shares to be Outstanding Immediately After this Offering
59,067,904 Common Shares (or 60,005,404 if the underwriters exercise the over-allotment option in full).
 
Underwriting; Over-Allotment Option
This offering is being conducted on a firm commitment basis.  The underwriters are obligated to take and pay for all of the Units if any such Units are taken.  We have granted the underwriters an option for a period of 45 days from the date of this prospectus to purchase up to 937,500 additional Common Shares and/or up to 468,750 additional Unit Warrants, constituting 15% of the numbers of our Common Shares and Unit Warrants, respectively, underlying the Units to be offered by us pursuant to this offering (excluding shares subject to this option), solely for the purpose of covering over-allotments, at the follow-on public offering price less the underwriting discount.
 
Underwriters’ Warrants
We will issue to the underwriters, or their permitted designees warrants to purchase up to an aggregate amount of Common Shares representing four (4%) of the Units offered hereby if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full. The underwriters’ warrants will have an exercise price of 110% of the per Unit public offering price, will become exercisable on the first anniversary of the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, will have a cashless exercise provision and will terminate on the sixth anniversary of the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. The underwriters’ warrants are not exercisable or convertible for more than five years from a year subsequent to the commencement of sales of the public offering.
 
Use of Proceeds
We estimate that the net proceeds to us from this offering will be approximately $27,400,000 ($31,585,000 if the full over-allotment option is exercised by the underwriters), after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. We will use these net proceeds for capital expenditures, operating capacity, working capital and general corporate purposes, and such other purposes described in “Use of Proceeds.”
 
Lock-ups
Our company, directors and certain executive officers have agreed with the underwriters not to, subject to certain exceptions, offer, issue, sell, contract to sell, encumber, grant any option for the sale of, or otherwise dispose of, any of our securities for a ninety (90) day period from the date upon which this Registration Statement (of which this prospectus forms a part) is declared effective without the consent of the underwriters. See “Underwriting—Lock-up Agreements” for more information.
 
Listing
Our Common Shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “FLGC.” 
 
Transfer Agent
The transfer agent and registrar for our Common Shares is TSX Trust Company.
 
Risk Factors
Investing in our securities is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully read and consider the information set forth under the heading “Risk Factors”, and all other information contained in this prospectus, before deciding to invest in our securities.
 
The number of Common Shares to be outstanding immediately after this offering is based on
59,067,904 Common Shares outstanding (post-split) and does not include:

(a)
Up to 937,500 Common Shares issuable upon the exercise in full by the underwriters of their over-allotment option to purchase additional Common Shares from us,

(b)
4,458,881 Common Shares issuable upon exercise of stock options outstanding which are exercisable at an average exercise price of $1.65 per share and 2,788,964 Common Shares issuable upon exercise of Common Share purchase warrants outstanding which are exercisable at an average exercise price of $2.57 per share.

(c)
491,501 Common Shares to be issued to Boustead Securities, LLC (“Boustead”) upon Boustead’s exercise of certain purchase warrants in August 2021;

(d)
3,125,000 Common Shares issuable upon the exercise of Unit Warrants to be issued to investors in this offering at an exercise price of $_____ per share; and
 
(e)
287,500 Common Shares issuable upon the exercise of the Underwriters’ Warrants with an exercise price of $____ per  share.

Except as otherwise indicated, all information in this prospectus assumes:

  
a 1-for-3 reverse split and consolidation of our Common Shares that was prospectively approved by our board of directors and stockholders on March 8, 2021, which was effected April 30, 2021; and
 
  
no exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option to purchase additional Common Shares from us.

 
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SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND OPERATING DATA
The following tables set forth our summary consolidated financial information and operating data as of the year ended December 31, 2020 and for the period of incorporation on March 13, 2019 through December 31, 2019.  You should read the following summary consolidated financial information and operating data in conjunction with, and it is qualified in its entirety by reference to, our audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto and the sections entitled “Capitalization”, “Selected Consolidated Financial Information and Operating Data” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, each of which are included elsewhere in this prospectus.

Our summary consolidated statement of income information and operating data for the year ended December 31, 2020, and our related summary consolidated balance sheet information as of December 31, 2020 have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 and for the period from incorporation March 13, 2019 (inception) through December 31, 2019 prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), which are included elsewhere in this prospectus. The summary historical consolidated financial data as of June 30, 2021 and for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 has been derived from our unaudited interim consolidated financial statements, which are included elsewhere in this prospectus. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments of a normal, recurring nature that are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the unaudited interim periods.

Our historical results for the periods presented below are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future periods.
Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
 
Six Months Period Ended June 30, 2021
   
Six Months Period Ended June 30, 2020
   
Year Ended December 31, 2020
   
March 13, 2019 (inception) through December 31, 2019
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(audited)
   
(audited)
 
Revenues
 
$
2,118
   
$
-
   
$
106
   
$
-
 
                                 
Cost of sales
   
1,106
     
-
     
35
     
-
 
Gross profit
   
1,012
     
-
     
71
     
-
 
Expenses
                               
Consulting and management fees
 
$
2,262
   
$
819
   
$
4,752
     
2,001
 
Professional fees
   
766
     
218
     
794
     
183
 
General office expenses
   
2,661
     
715
     
1,400
     
175
 
Travel expenses
   
143
     
233
     
428
     
306
 
Share based compensation
   
95
     
344
     
4,901
     
107
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
119
     
57
     
113
     
26
 
Research and development
   
85
     
53
     
78
     
21
 
Foreign exchange (gain)
   
(78
)
   
171
     
20
     
6
 
Total Expenses
   
6,053
     
2,610
     
12,486
     
2,825
 
Loss before the undernoted items
   
(5,041
)
   
(2,610
)
   
(12,415
)
   
(2,825
)
Goodwill Impairment
   
-
     
-
     
1,816
     
-
 
Interest expense
   
64
     
72
     
30
     
19
 
Transaction costs
   
-
     
-
     
132
     
-
 
Other income
   
(67
)
   
(81
)
   
(59
)
   
-
 
Bad Debt Expense
   
100
     
-
                 
Net loss for the period
 
$
(5,138
)
 
$
(2,601
)
 
$
(14,334
)
 
$
(2,844
)
                                 
Other comprehensive loss
                               
Exchange differences on foreign operations
   
200
     
(19
)
   
(16
)
   
(23
)
Total comprehensive loss for the period
 
$
(5,338
)
 
$
(2,582
)
 
$
(14,350
)
 
$
(2,821
)
                                 
Net loss attributable to:
                               
Flora Growth Corp.
 
$
(5,097
)
 
$
(2,555
)
 
$
(14,170
)
 
$
(2,824
)
Non-controlling interests
 
$
(41
)
 
$
(46
)
 
$
(164
)
 
$
(20
)
                                 
Comprehensive loss attributable to:
                               
Flora Growth Corp.
 
$
(5,297
)
 
$
(2,536
)
 
$
(14,186
)
 
$
(2,801
)
Non-controlling interests
 
$
(41
)
 
$
(46
)
 
$
(164
)
 
$
(20
)
                                 
Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to Flora Growth Corp.
 
$
(0.13
)
 
$
(0.09
)
 
$
(0.16
)
 
$
(0.06
)
Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding – basic and diluted
   
39,604
     
29,257
     
89,704
     
44,676
 
                                 



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RISK FACTORS
An investment in our securities is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk.  We operate in a dynamic and rapidly changing industry that involves numerous risks and uncertainties.  You should carefully consider the factors described below, together with all of the other information contained in this prospectus, including the audited and unaudited financial statements and the related notes included in this prospectus, before deciding whether to invest in our securities.  These risk factors are not presented in the order of importance or probability of occurrence.  If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.  In that event, the market price of our securities could decline, and you could lose part or all of your investment.  Some statements in this prospectus, including statements in the following risk factors, constitute forward-looking statements.  Please refer to the section entitled “Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements.”

Risks Related to our Business and Industry

We are an early-stage company with limited operating history and may never become profitable.

We are an early-stage company focused on cultivating, processing and supplying natural, medicinal-grade cannabis oil and high quality cannabis derived medical and wellbeing products to large channel distributors, newly-formed in March 2019, and have limited operating history. Flora has only started to grow and harvest commercial cannabis crops and has not yet produced oil extracts, and we will require time to maximize production and refine operating procedures. Further, until our Research Technology and Processing Center has been constructed and becomes operational, we will not have sufficient infrastructure as a processor nor have the ability to extract CBD oil in any material amounts. We are currently in discussions with distributors with whom we intend to engage although no definitive agreements have been signed until the import requirements are met with local jurisdictions. We have limited financial resources and minimal operating cash flow. In addition, we do not currently have significant revenues and for the year ended December 31, 2020, had losses of $14.33 million and an accumulated deficit of $17.29 million and for the six months ended June 30, 2021, had losses of $5.14 million and an accumulated deficit of $22.38 million.

Additionally, there can be no assurance that additional funding will be available to us for the development of our business, which will require the commitment of substantial resources. Accordingly, you should consider our prospects in light of the costs, uncertainties, delays and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in the early stages of development. Potential investors should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties that a company with a limited operating history will face. In particular, potential investors should consider that we may be unable to:

successfully implement or execute our business plan, or that our business plan is sound;
adjust to changing conditions or keep pace with increased demand;
attract and retain an experienced management team; or
raise sufficient funds in the capital markets to effectuate our business plan, including product development, licensing and approvals.

The recent Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak or similar pandemics could adversely affect our operations.

The Company’s operations could be significantly adversely affected by the effects of a widespread global outbreak of a contagious disease and other unforeseen events, including the recent outbreak a of respiratory illness caused by COVID-19 and the related economic repercussions. We cannot accurately predict the effects COVID-19 will have on our operations and the ability of others to meet their obligations with the Company, including uncertainties relating to the ultimate geographic spread of the virus, the severity of the disease, the duration of the outbreak, and the length of travel and quarantine restrictions imposed by governments of affected countries. In addition, a significant outbreak of contagious diseases in the human population could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of many countries, resulting in an economic downturn that could further affect the Company’s operations and ability to finance its operations.

Agricultural activity has been declared as an essential activity in Colombia. Cosechemos is operating under a protocol authorized by the Colombian government. At the farm in Santander, all employees receive a new mask and a new set of surgical gloves daily. Hand sanitizer is provided and hand washing protocols are in place. The employees are also provided a transparent face protection mask, which is replaced every 30 days. All employees have their temperature taken three times daily and must report to the Health and Safety office if they are experiencing any symptoms, including diarrhea, cough, runny nose, or headache. If an employee reports any of these symptoms, the employee is sent home to isolate for 14 days and, if the symptoms persist for 72 hours, the employee is required to go to a hospital.
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The farm is located in a rural area, and to date, there have been less than a dozen positive cases of COVID-19 reported.

Recent and future acquisitions and strategic investments could be difficult to integrate, divert the attention of key management personnel, disrupt our business, dilute shareholder value, and harm our results of operations and financial condition.

We have recently acquired the businesses of Vessel, Kasa, Breeze, Cronomed, as well as the assets of the Quipropharma Lab, and we may in the future seek to acquire or invest in, businesses, products, or technologies that we believe could complement our operations or expand our breadth, enhance our capabilities, or otherwise offer growth opportunities.  Our diversity of product offerings may not be successful. While our growth strategy includes broadening our service and product offerings, implementing an aggressive marketing plan and employing product diversification, there can be no assurance that our systems, procedures and controls will be adequate to support our operations as they expand.  We cannot assure you that our existing personnel, systems, procedures or controls will be adequate to support our operations in the future or that we will be able to successfully implement appropriate measures consistent with our growth strategy. As part of our planned growth and diversified product offerings, we may have to implement new operational and financial systems, procedures and controls to expand, train and manage our employee base, and maintain close coordination among our staff. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so, or that if we are able to do so, we will be able to effectively integrate them into our existing staff and systems. Additionally, the integration of our acquisitions and pursuit of potential future acquisitions may divert the attention of management and cause us to incur various expenses in identifying, investigating, and pursuing suitable acquisitions, whether or not they are consummated. Any acquisition, investment or business relationship may result in unforeseen operating difficulties and expenditures. In addition, we have limited experience in acquiring other businesses. Specifically, we may not successfully evaluate or utilize the acquired products, assets or personnel, or accurately forecast the financial impact of an acquisition transaction, including accounting charges. Moreover, the anticipated benefits of any acquisition, investment, or business relationship may not be realized, or we may be exposed to unknown risks or liabilities of our acquisitions.

We may not be able to find and identify desirable acquisition targets or we may not be successful in entering into an agreement with any one target. Acquisitions could also result in dilutive issuances of equity securities or the incurrence of debt, which could harm our results of operations. In addition, if an acquired business fails to meet our expectations, our business, results of operations, and financial condition may suffer.  In some cases, minority shareholders may exist in certain of our non-wholly-owned acquisitions (for businesses we do not purchase as an 100% owned subsidiary) and  may retain minority shareholder rights which could make a future change of control or corporate approvals for actions more difficult to achieve and/or more costly.

We also make strategic investments in early-stage companies developing products or technologies that we believe could complement our business or expand our breadth, enhance our technical capabilities, or otherwise offer growth opportunities. These investments may be in early-stage private companies for restricted stock. Such investments are generally illiquid and may never generate value. Further, the companies in which we invest may not succeed, and our investments would lose their value.

Certain conditions or events could disrupt the Company’s supply chains, disrupt operations, and increase operating expenses.

Conditions or events including, but not limited to, the following could disrupt the Company’s supply chains and in particular its ability to deliver its products, interrupt operations at its facilities, increase operating expenses, resulting in loss of sales, delayed performance of contractual obligations or require additional expenditures to be incurred: (i) extraordinary weather conditions or natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, extreme heat, earthquakes, etc.; (ii) a local, regional, national or international outbreak of a contagious disease, including the COVID-19 coronavirus, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, H1N1 influenza virus, avian flu, or any other similar illness could result in a general or acute decline in economic activity; (iii) political instability, social and labour unrest, war or terrorism; or (iv) interruptions in the availability of basic commercial and social services and infrastructure including power and water shortages, and shipping and freight forwarding services including via air, sea, rail and road.

Cannabis laws, regulations, and guidelines are dynamic and subject to changes.

Cannabis laws and regulations are dynamic and subject to evolving interpretations which could require us to incur substantial costs associated with compliance or alter certain aspects of our business plan. It is also possible that regulations may be enacted in the future that will be directly applicable to certain aspects of our businesses. We cannot predict the nature of any future laws, regulations, interpretations or applications, nor can we determine what effect additional governmental regulations or administrative policies and procedures, when and if promulgated, could have on our business. Management expects that the legislative and regulatory environment in the cannabis industry in Colombia and internationally will continue to be dynamic and will require innovative solutions to try to comply with this changing legal landscape in this nascent industry for the foreseeable future. Compliance with any such legislation may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Public opinion can also exert a significant influence over the regulation of the cannabis industry. A negative shift in the public’s perception of the cannabis industry could affect future legislation or regulation in different jurisdictions.
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Demand for cannabis and derivative products could be adversely affected and significantly influenced by scientific research or findings, regulatory proceedings, litigation, media attention or other research findings.

The legal cannabis industry in Colombia is at an early stage of its development. Consumer perceptions regarding legality, morality, consumption, safety, efficacy and quality of medicinal cannabis are mixed and evolving and can be significantly influenced by scientific research or findings, regulatory investigations, litigation, media attention and other publicity regarding the consumption of medicinal cannabis products. There can be no assurance that future scientific research, findings, regulatory proceedings, litigation, media attention or other research findings or publicity will be favourable to the medicinal cannabis market or any particular product, or consistent with earlier publicity. Future research reports, findings, regulatory proceedings, litigation, media attention or other publicity that are perceived as less favourable than, or that question, earlier research reports, findings or publicity, could have a material adverse effect on the demand for medicinal cannabis and on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. Further, adverse publicity reports or other media attention regarding cannabis in general or associating the consumption of medicinal cannabis with illness or other negative effects or events, could have such a material adverse effect. Public opinion and support for medicinal cannabis use has traditionally been inconsistent and varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Our ability to gain and increase market acceptance of our business may require substantial expenditures on investor relations, strategic relationships and marketing initiatives. There can be no assurance that such initiatives will be successful and their failure to materialize into significant demand may have an adverse effect on our financial condition.

Damage to the Company’s reputation can be the result of the actual or perceived occurrence of any number of events, and could include any negative publicity, whether such publicity is accurate or not.

The increased usage of social media and other web-based tools used to generate, publish and discuss user-generated content and to connect with other users has made it increasingly easier for individuals and groups to communicate and share opinions and views regarding the Company and its activities, whether true or not. Although the Company believes that it operates in a manner that is respectful to all stakeholders and that it takes pride in protecting its image and reputation, it does not ultimately have direct control over how it is perceived by others. Reputational loss may result in decreased ability to enter into new customer, distributor or supplier relationships, retain existing customers, distributors or suppliers, reduced investor confidence and access to capital, increased challenges in developing and maintaining community relations and an impediment to our overall ability to advance our projects, thereby having a material adverse effect on our financial performance, financial condition, cash flows and growth prospects.

We are subject to the inherent risk of exposure to product liability claims, actions and litigation.

As a distributor of products designed to be ingested by humans, we face an inherent risk of exposure to product liability claims, regulatory action and litigation if our products are alleged to have caused bodily harm or injury. In addition, the sale of our products involves the risk of injury to consumers due to tampering by unauthorized third parties or product contamination. Adverse reactions resulting from human consumption of our products alone or in combination with other medications or substances could occur. We may be subject to various product liability claims, including, among others, that our products caused injury or illness, include inadequate instructions for use or include inadequate warnings concerning health risks, possible side effects or interactions with other substances. Product liability claims or regulatory actions against us could result in increased costs, could adversely affect our reputation with our clients and consumers generally, and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. There can be no assurances that we will be able to obtain or maintain product liability insurance on acceptable terms or with adequate coverage against potential liabilities. Such insurance is expensive and may not be available in the future on acceptable terms, or at all. The inability to obtain sufficient insurance coverage on reasonable terms or to otherwise protect against potential product liability claims could prevent or inhibit the commercialization of our potential products.

We are subject to the inherent risks involved with product recalls.

Manufacturers and distributors of products are sometimes subject to the recall or return of their products for a variety of reasons, including product defects, such as contamination, unintended harmful side effects or interactions with other substances, packaging safety and inadequate or inaccurate labelling disclosure. If any of our products are recalled due to an alleged product defect or for any other reason, we could be required to incur the unexpected expense of the recall and any legal proceedings that might arise in connection with the recall. We may lose a significant amount of sales and may not be able to replace those sales at an acceptable margin, or at all. In addition, a product recall may require significant management attention. There can be no assurance that any quality, potency or contamination problems will be detected in time to avoid unforeseen product recalls, regulatory action or lawsuits. Additionally, if our products are subject to recall, our reputation could be harmed. A recall for any of the foregoing reasons could lead to decreased demand for our products and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Additionally, product recalls may lead to increased scrutiny of our operations by regulatory agencies, requiring further management attention, potential loss of applicable licenses, and potential legal fees and other expenses.

The Company’s products could have unknown side effects.

If the products the Company sells are not perceived to have the effects intended by the end user, its business may suffer and the business may be subject to products liability or other legal actions. Many of the Company’s products contain innovative ingredients or combinations of ingredients. There is little long-term data available with respect to efficacy, unknown side effects and/or interaction with individual human biochemistry, or interaction with other drugs. Moreover, there is little long-term data available with respect to efficacy, unknown side effects and/or its interaction with individual animal biochemistry. As a result, the Company’s products could have certain side effects if not taken as directed or if taken by an end user that has certain known or unknown medical conditions.
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The Company may be unable to anticipate changes in its potential client requirements that could make the Company’s existing products and services obsolete. The Company’s success will depend, in part, on its ability to continue to enhance its product and service offerings so as to address the increasing sophistication and varied needs of the market and respond to technological and regulatory changes and emerging industry standards and practices on a timely and cost-effective basis.

Research regarding the medical benefits, viability, safety, efficacy, use and social acceptance of cannabis or isolated cannabinoids (such as CBD and THC) remains in early stages.

There have been relatively few clinical trials on the benefits of cannabis or isolated cannabinoids (such as CBD and THC). Although the Company believes that the articles, reports and studies support its beliefs regarding the medical benefits, viability, safety, efficacy, dosing and social acceptance of cannabis, future research and clinical trials may prove such statements to be incorrect, or could raise concerns regarding, and perceptions relating to, cannabis. Given these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, investors should not place undue reliance on such articles and reports. Future research studies and clinical trials may draw opposing conclusions to those stated herein or reach negative conclusions related to medical cannabis, which could have a material adverse effect on the demand for the Company’s products, which could result in a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations or prospects.

The Company’s inventory has a shelf life and may reach its expiration and not be sold.

The Company holds finished goods in inventory and its inventory has a shelf life. Finished goods in the Company’s inventory may include cannabis flower, cannabis oil products and cosmeceutical. The Company’s inventory may reach its expiration and not be sold. Although management regularly reviews the quantity and remaining shelf life of inventory on hand, and estimates manufacturing and sales lead times in order to manage its inventory, write-downs of inventory may still be required. Any such write-down of inventory could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations.

The seasonal trends in our business create variability in our financial and operating results.

Our financial and operating results are subject to seasonal and quarterly variations in our net revenue and operating income and, as a result, our quarterly results may fluctuate and could be below expectations.

Our business has realized a disproportionate amount of our net revenue and earnings for prior fiscal years in the third and fourth quarter as a result of the holiday season, and we expect this seasonal impact on our operations to continue in the future. If we experience lower than expected net revenue during any third or fourth quarter, it may have disproportionately large effects on our operating results and financial condition for that year. Any factors that harm our third or fourth quarter operating results, including disruptions in our brands or our supply chains or unfavorable economic conditions, could have a disproportionate effect on our results of operations and our financial condition for our entire fiscal year.

The Company may not be able to maintain effective quality control systems.

The Company may not be able to maintain an effective quality control system. The Company ascribes its early successes, in part, on its commitment to product quality and its effective quality control system. The effectiveness of the Company’s quality control system and its ability to obtain or maintain GMP certification with respect to its manufacturing, processing and testing facilities depend on a number of factors, including the design of its quality control procedures, training programs, and its ability to ensure that its employees adhere to the Company’s policies and procedures. The Company also depends on service providers such as toll manufacturers and contract laboratories to manufacture, process or test its products, that are subject to GMP certification requirements.

We expect that regulatory agencies will periodically inspect our and our service providers’ facilities to evaluate compliance with applicable GMP requirements. Failure to comply with these requirements may subject us or our service providers to possible regulatory enforcement actions. Any failure or deterioration of the Company’s or its service providers’ quality control systems, including loss of GMP certification, may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition.

Energy prices and supply may be subject to change or curtailment due to new laws or regulations, imposition of new taxes or tariffs, interruptions in production by suppliers, imposition of restrictions on energy supply by government, worldwide price levels and market conditions.

The Company requires diesel and electric energy and other resources for its cultivation and harvest activities and for transportation of cannabis. The Company relies upon third parties for its supply of energy resources used in its operations. The prices for and availability of energy resources may be subject to change or curtailment, respectively, due to, among other things, new laws or regulations, imposition of new taxes or tariffs, interruptions in production by suppliers, imposition of restrictions on energy supply by government, worldwide price levels and market conditions. Although the Company attempts to mitigate the effects of fuel shortages, electricity outages and cost increases, the Company’s operations will continue to depend on external suppliers of fuel and electricity. If energy supply is cut for an extended period and the Company is unable to find replacement sources at comparable prices, or at all, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
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The cannabinoid industry faces strong opposition and may face similar opposition in other jurisdictions in which we operate.

Many political and social organizations oppose hemp and cannabis and their legalization, and many people, even those who support legalization, oppose the sale of hemp and cannabis in their geographies. Our business will need support from local governments, industry participants, consumers and residents to be successful. Additionally, there are large, well-funded businesses that may have a strong opposition to the cannabis industry. For example, the pharmaceutical and alcohol industries have traditionally opposed cannabis legalization. Any efforts by these or other industries opposed to cannabis would make in halting or impeding the cannabis industry could have detrimental effects on our business.

We are subject to the risks inherent in an agricultural business.

Our business involves the growing of cannabis, which is an agricultural product. The occurrence of severe adverse weather conditions, especially droughts, fires, storms or floods is unpredictable and may have a potentially devastating impact on agricultural production and may otherwise adversely affect the supply of cannabis. Adverse weather conditions may be exacerbated by the effects of climate change and may result in the introduction and increased frequency of pests and diseases. The effects of severe adverse weather conditions may reduce our yields or require us to increase our level of investment to maintain yields. Additionally, higher than average temperatures and rainfall can contribute to an increased presence of insects and pests, which could negatively affect cannabis crops. Future droughts could reduce the yield and quality of our cannabis production, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The occurrence and effects of plant disease, insects and pests can be unpredictable and devastating to agricultural production, potentially rendering all or a substantial portion of the affected harvests unsuitable for sale. Even when only a portion of the production is damaged, our results of operations could be adversely affected because all or a substantial portion of the production costs may have been incurred. Although some plant diseases are treatable, the cost of treatment can be high and such events could adversely affect our operating results and financial condition. Furthermore, if we fail to control a given plant disease and the production is threatened, we may be unable to adequately supply our customers, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. There can be no assurance that natural elements will not have a material adverse effect on production.

Our operations could be materially and adversely affected if the supply of cannabis seeds is ceased or delayed and we do not find replacement suppliers and obtain all necessary authorizations.

If for any reason the supply of cannabis seeds is ceased or delayed, we would have to seek alternate suppliers and obtain all necessary authorization for the new seeds. If replacement seeds cannot be obtained at comparable prices, or at all, or if the necessary authorizations are not obtained, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially and adversely affected.

Many of our competitors have greater resources that may enable them to compete more effectively than us in the cannabis industry.

The industry in which we operate is subject to intense and increasing competition. Some of our competitors have a longer operating history and greater capital resources and facilities, which may enable them to compete more effectively in this market. We expect to face additional competition from existing licensees and new market entrants who are granted licenses in Colombia, who are not yet active in the industry. If a significant number of new licenses are granted in the near term, we may experience increased competition for market share and may experience downward pricing pressure on our products as new entrants increase production. Such competition may cause us to encounter difficulties in generating revenues and market share, and in positioning our products in the market. If we are unable to successfully compete with existing companies and new entrants to the market, our lack of competitive advantage will have a negative effect on our business and financial condition.

The Company could face competitive risks from the development and distribution of synthetic cannabis.

The pharmaceutical industry and others may attempt to enter the cannabis industry and, in particular, the medical cannabis industry through the development and distribution of synthetic products that emulate the effects of and treatment provided by naturally occurring cannabis. If synthetic cannabis products are widely adopted, the widespread popularity of such synthetic cannabis products could change the demand, volume and profitability of the botanical cannabinoid industry. This could adversely affect our ability to secure long-term profitability and success through the sustainable and profitable operation of our business.

The legalization of adult-use, recreational cannabis may reduce sales of medical cannabis.

Legalization of the sale to adults of recreational, non-medical cannabis in any country may increase competition in the medical cannabis market. We may not be able to achieve our business plan in a highly competitive market where recreational, adult-use cannabis is legal, or the market may experience a drop in the price of cannabis and cannabis products over time, decreasing our profit margins.
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The Company is reliant on third party transportation services and importation services to deliver its products to customers.

The Company relies on third party transportation services and importation services to deliver its products to its customers. The Company is exposed to the inherent risks associated with relying on third party transportation service-providers, including logistical problems, delays, loss or theft of product and increased shipping and insurance costs. Any delay in transporting the product, breach of security or loss of product, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial performance and results of operations. Further, any breach of security and loss of product during transport could affect the Company’s status as a licensed producer in Colombia.

The Company is dependent on suppliers to supply equipment, parts and components for the operation of its business.

The Company’s ability to compete and grow will be dependent upon having access, at a reasonable cost and in a timely manner, to equipment, parts and components. No assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in maintaining the required supply of equipment, parts and components. It is also possible that the final costs of the major equipment contemplated by capital expenditure programs may be significantly greater than anticipated or available, in which circumstance there could be a materially adverse effect on the Company’s financial results.

We may not be able to establish and maintain bank accounts in certain countries.

There is a risk that banking institutions in countries where we operate will not open accounts for us or will not accept payments or deposits from proceeds related to the cannabis industry. Such risks could increase our costs or prevent us from expanding into certain jurisdictions.

The Company may be subject to cyber-security and privacy risks that could disrupt its operations and expose the Company to financial losses, contractual losses, liability, reputational damage and additional expense.

The Company may be subject to risks related to our information technology systems, including cyber-attacks, malware, ransomware and phishing attacks that could target our intellectual property, trade secrets, financial information, personal information of our employees, customers and patients, including sensitive personal health information. The occurrence of such an attack could disrupt our operations and expose the Company to financial losses, contractual damages, liability under labour and privacy laws, reputational damage and additional expenses. We have implemented security measures to protect our data and information technology systems; however, such measures may not be effective in preventing cyber-attacks. We may be required to allocate additional resources to implement additional preventative measures including significant investments in information technology systems. A serious cyber-security breach could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Company may collect and store certain personal information about customers and is responsible for protecting such information from privacy breaches. A privacy breach may occur through procedural or process failure, information technology malfunction, or deliberate unauthorized intrusions. In addition, theft of data is an ongoing risk whether perpetrated via employee collusion or negligence or through deliberate cyber-attack. Any such privacy breach or theft could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. If the Company were found to be in violation of privacy or security rules or other laws protecting the confidentiality of information, the Company could be subject to sanctions and civil or criminal penalties, which could increase its liabilities, harm its reputation and have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
The Company may incur significant costs to defend its intellectual property and other proprietary rights.
The ownership and protection of trademarks, patents, trade secrets and intellectual property rights are significant aspects of the Company's future success. Unauthorized parties may attempt to replicate or otherwise obtain and use the Company's products and technology. Policing the unauthorized use of the Company's current or future trademarks, patents, trade secrets or intellectual property rights could be difficult, expensive, time-consuming and unpredictable, as may be enforcing these rights against unauthorized use by others.

In addition, other parties may claim that the Company's products infringe on their proprietary and perhaps patent protected rights. Such claims, regardless of their merit, may result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources, legal fees, injunctions, temporary restraining orders and/or require the payment of damages. As well, the Company may need to obtain licenses from third parties who allege that the Company has infringed on their lawful rights. Such licenses may not be available on terms acceptable to the Company or at all. In addition, the Company may not be able to obtain or utilize on terms that are favorable to it, or at all, licenses or other rights with respect to intellectual property that it does not own.
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Risks Related to Operations in Colombia

We are reliant on certain licenses and authorizations to operate in Colombia.

Our ability to grow, store and sell cannabis in Colombia is dependent on our ability to sustain and/or obtain the necessary licenses and authorizations by certain authorities in Colombia. To date, we have received the Non-Psychoactive Cannabis Cultivation License, the Cannabis Derivatives Manufacturing License and the Psychoactive Cannabis Cultivation License including a quota for export of 7,800 kilograms in 2021. The effects of the compliance regime, any delays in obtaining, or failure to obtain or keep the regulatory approvals may significantly delay or impair the development of markets, products and sales initiatives and could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

The licenses and authorizations are subject to ongoing compliance and reporting requirements and our ability to obtain, sustain or renew any such licenses and authorizations on acceptable terms is subject to changes in regulations and policies and to the discretion of the applicable authorities or other governmental agencies in Colombia and potentially in other foreign jurisdictions. Failure to comply with the requirements of the licenses or authorizations or any failure to maintain the licenses or authorizations would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results. Specifically, the validity of the licenses for the cultivation of psychoactive cannabis, non-psychoactive and the manufacture of cannabis derivatives is five years, pursuant to Article 2.8.11.2.1.3. of Decree 613 of 2017 and the Law 1787 of 2016 in relation to the medical and scientific use of cannabis. Such licenses may be renewed for an equal period as many times as requested by the licensee. The license will remain valid as long as it complies with the requirements established by law.

Although we believe that we will meet the requirements to obtain, sustain or renew the necessary licenses and authorizations, there can be no guarantee that the applicable authorities will issue these licenses or authorizations. Should the authorities fail to issue the necessary licenses or authorizations, we may be curtailed or prohibited from the production and/or distribution of cannabis or from proceeding with the development of our operations as currently proposed and our business, results of operations and financial condition may be materially adversely affected.

Restrictions or regulations concerning changes in corporate structure may discourage transactions that otherwise could involve payment of a premium over prevailing market process for our securities.

Colombian cannabis licenses are granted on a non-transferable, non-exchangeable and non-assignable basis. Any breach of this restriction may result in the revocation of the license. While there are no specific regulations or restrictions regarding the effects of a change in control, modification of the corporate structure, issuance of shares, or any changes in holders or final beneficiaries on the cannabis licenses, these restrictions may discourage transactions that otherwise could involve payment of a premium over prevailing market prices for our securities.

Our operations are located in Colombia, which may make it more difficult for investors to understand and predict how changing market and economic conditions will affect our financial results.

Our operations are located in Colombia and, consequently, are subject to the economic, political and tax conditions prevalent in that country. The economic conditions in Colombia are subject to different growth expectations, market weaknesses and business practices than economic conditions in other markets. We may not be able to predict how changing market conditions in Colombia will affect our financial results.

As of the date of this prospectus, Colombia’s long-term foreign currency sovereign credit ratings were affirmed “Baa2” by Moody’s, “BBB-” by S&P and “BBB” by Fitch, three of the main rating agencies worldwide. The stable outlook reflects their expectation that Colombia’s established political institutions and track record of consensus on key economic policies will contribute to economic stability and continuity over the coming two to three years.

Colombia’s economy, like most Latin-American countries, continues to suffer from the effects of lower commodity prices, mainly oil, reflected in its elevated level of external debt. Even though the country has taken measures to stabilize the economy, it is uncertain how these measures will be perceived and if the intended goal of increasing investor’s confidence will be achieved.

Colombia’s financial and securities markets are influenced by the economic and market conditions in other countries.

Financial and securities markets in Colombia are influenced by the economic and market conditions in other countries, including other South American emerging market countries. Although economic conditions in these countries may differ significantly from economic conditions in Colombia, international investors’ reactions to developments in these other countries, may substantially affect capital inflows into the Colombian economy, and the market value of securities of issuers with operations in Colombia.
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Economic downturn or volatility could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, weakening of economic conditions could lead to reductions in demand for our products.  Further, weakened economic conditions or a recession could reduce the amount of income customers are able to spend on our products. In addition, as a result of volatile or uncertain economic conditions, we may experience the negative effects of increased financial pressures on our clients. For instance, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be negatively affected by increased competitive pricing pressure, which could result in the incurrence of increased bad debt expense. If we are not able to timely and appropriately adapt to changes resulting from a weak economic environment, our business, results of operations and financial condition may be materially and adversely affected.

While we do not currently operate in protected areas established by the National System of Protected Areas, we cannot provide assurances that areas in which we operate will not be subject to risks associated therewith in the future.

Under Colombian laws, competent governmental authorities are not allowed to grant any type of cannabis licenses on properties that are located within areas registered as national parks or protected areas in the National System of Protected Areas (“SINAP”). Additionally, the Colombian government is entitled to create new protected areas based on their environmental relevance, which might result in the prohibition to conduct any type of activities on those areas or the need to obtain specific environmental authorizations or permits.

We do not operate in a protected area and we believe that we are not currently at risk of expropriation pursuant to the SINAP, but we cannot assure you that the areas in which we operate will not be subject to such risks in the future.

Economic and political conditions in Colombia may have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Our operations are located in Colombia. Consequently, our financial condition and results of operations depend significantly on macroeconomic and political conditions prevailing in Colombia. Decreases in the growth rate, periods of negative growth, increases in inflation, changes in law, regulation, policy, or future judicial rulings and interpretations of policies involving exchange controls and other matters such as (but not limited to) currency depreciation, inflation, interest rates, taxation, banking laws and regulations and other political or economic developments in or affecting Colombia may affect the overall business environment and may, in turn, adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations in the future. The Colombian government frequently intervenes in Colombia’s economy and from time to time makes significant changes in monetary, fiscal and regulatory policy. Our business and results of operations or financial condition may be adversely affected by changes in government or fiscal policies, and other political, diplomatic, social and economic developments that may affect Colombia. We cannot predict what policies the Colombian government will adopt and whether those policies would have a negative effect on the Colombian economy or on our business and financial performance in the future.

We cannot assure you whether current stability in the Colombian economy will be sustained. If the condition of the Colombian economy were to deteriorate, we would likely be adversely affected.

Colombia could experience substantial inflation in the future resulting in the Company’s costs in the Colombian peso increasing significantly.

Colombia has in the past experienced double-digit rates of inflation. If Colombia experiences substantial inflation in the future, the Company’s costs in Colombian peso terms will increase significantly, subject to movements in applicable exchange rates. Inflationary pressures may also curtail the Company’s ability to access global financial markets in the longer term and its ability to fund planned capital expenditures, and could materially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. The Colombian government’s response to inflation or other significant macro-economic pressures may include the introduction of policies or other measures that could increase the Company’s costs, reduce operating margins and materially adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations.

Certain of the Company’s key documents are in Spanish, and translations may not exist or be readily available.

As a result of the Company conducting its operations in Colombia, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries’ books and records, including key documents such as material contracts and financial documentation are principally negotiated and entered into in the Spanish language and English translations may not exist or be readily available. The Company relies on the use of professional translators for in person meetings with non-Spanish speakers where required, and for document translation. The Company does not foresee that significant additional accommodations will be required. The Company does not have a formal communication plan that sets out measures that will be taken to mitigate any potential communication-related issues as it does not consider one necessary. All material documents provided to the directors are in the English language. If any material documents are in an original language other than English, the documents are translated by certified translators. All members of the Company’s Board of Directors and its executive officers are fluent in English. Additionally, the following directors and officers of the Company are fluent in the Spanish language: Luis Merchan, President, CEO and Director; Damian Lopez, VP Strategy and Legal; and Javier Franco, VP Agriculture.

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The Colombian government and the Central Bank exercise significant influence on Colombia’s economy.

Although the Colombian government has not imposed foreign exchange restrictions since 1990, Colombia’s foreign currency markets have historically been extremely regulated. Colombian law permits the Central Bank of Colombia (the “Central Bank”) to impose foreign exchange controls to regulate the remittance of dividends and/or foreign investments in the event that the foreign currency reserves of the Central Bank fall below a level equal to the value of three months of imports of goods and services into Colombia. An intervention that precludes our Colombian subsidiary from possessing, utilizing or remitting U.S. Dollars would impair our financial condition and results of operations, and would impair the Colombian subsidiary’s ability to convert any dividend payments to U.S. dollars.

The Colombian government and the Central Bank may also seek to implement new policies aimed at controlling further fluctuation of the Colombian peso against the U.S. dollar and fostering domestic price stability. The Central Bank may impose certain mandatory deposit requirements in connection with foreign-currency denominated loans obtained by Colombian residents. We cannot predict or control future actions by the Central Bank in respect of such deposit requirements, which may involve the establishment of a different mandatory deposit percentage. The U.S. dollar/Colombian peso exchange rate has shown some instability in recent years.

Colombia has experienced and continues to experience internal security issues that have had or could have a negative effect on the Colombian economy and our financial condition.

Colombia is subject to sustained internal security issues, primarily due to the activities of guerrilla groups, such as dissidents from the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia), or “FARC,” the National Liberation Army (Ejército de Liberación Nacional), or “ELN,” paramilitary groups, drug cartels and criminal gangs (Bacrim). In remote regions of the country with minimal governmental presence, these groups have exerted influence over the local population and funded their activities by protecting and rendering services to drug traffickers and participating in drug trafficking activities. Even though the Colombian government’s policies have reduced guerilla presence and criminal activity, particularly in the form of terrorist attacks, homicides, kidnappings and extortion, such activity persists in Colombia, and possible escalation of such activity and the effects associated with them have had and may have in the future a negative effect on the Colombian economy and on us, including on our customers, employees, results of operations and financial condition. The Colombian government commenced peace talks with the FARC in August 2012, and peace negotiations with the ELN began in November 2016. The Colombian government and the FARC signed a peace deal on September 26, 2016, which was amended after voters rejected it in the referendum held on October 2, 2016. The new agreement was signed on November 24, 2016 and was ratified by the Colombian Congress on November 30, 2016 and is being implemented after four years of negotiations. Pursuant to the peace agreements negotiated between the FARC and the Colombian government in 2016, the FARC occupies five seats in the Colombian Senate and five seats in the Colombian House of Representatives. The new deal clarifies protection to private property, is expected to increase the government’s presence in rural areas and bans former rebels from running for office in certain newly created congressional districts in post-conflict zones. As a result, during the transition process, Colombia may experience an increase in internal security issues, drug-related crime and guerilla and paramilitary activities, which may have a negative effect on the Colombian economy. Our business or financial condition could be adversely affected by rapidly changing economic or social conditions, including the Colombian government’s response to implementation of the agreement with FARC and ongoing peace negotiations, if any, which may result in legislation that increases the tax burden of Colombian companies.

Despite efforts by the Colombian government, drug-related crime, guerrilla paramilitary activity and criminal bands continue to exist in Colombia, and allegations have surfaced regarding members of the Colombian congress and other government officials having ties to guerilla and paramilitary groups. Although the Colombian government and ELN have been in talks since February 2017 to end a five-decade war, the Colombian government has suspended the negotiations after a series of rebel attacks. On January 17, 2019, a car with explosives burst through the gates at a police academy in Bogotá resulting in 21 people dead and many injured. The Colombian Defense Minister confirmed that the terrorist attack was perpetrated by the ELN. Any possible escalation in the violence associated with this terrorist attack and/or these activities may have a negative effect on the Colombian economy. In addition, the current administration has not honored the peace protocols to be applied in the event of a suspension of peace negotiations entered into by the prior administration, on the grounds that these protocols are only binding to the administration that agreed to them. This situation could result in escalated violence by the ELN and may have a negative effect on the credibility of the Colombian government which could in turn have a negative effect on the Colombian economy. Any terrorist activity in Colombia generally may disrupt supply chains and discourage qualified individuals from being involved with our operations.

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Political and economic instability in the region may affect the Colombian economy and, consequently, our results of operations and financial condition.

Some of Colombia’s neighboring countries, particularly Venezuela, have experienced and continue to experience periods of political and economic instability. According to figures from the United Nations, more than two million Venezuelans have emigrated amid food and medicine shortages and profound political divisions in their country.  Approximately half of those migrants have opted to live in Colombia, and many have arrived with only what they could carry. Providing migrants with access to healthcare, utilities and education may have a negative effect on Colombia’s economy if the Colombian government is not able to respond adequately to legalize migrants, generate programs to help them find formal jobs, and increase tax revenue and consumption.

Moreover, diplomatic relations with Venezuela and Ecuador have from time to time been tense and affected by events surrounding the Colombian military forces’ confrontations with guerilla groups, particularly on Colombia’s borders with each of Venezuela and Ecuador. More recently, the Colombian government joined an international campaign against Nicolás Maduro asking him to relinquish power, which has further increased diplomatic tensions with Venezuela.

On November 19, 2012, the International Court of Justice placed a sizeable area of the Caribbean Sea within Nicaragua’s exclusive economic zone, which until then had been deemed by Colombia as part of its own exclusive economic zone. A worsening of diplomatic relations between Colombia and Nicaragua involving the disputed waters could result in the Nicaraguan government taking measures, or a reaction among the Nicaraguan public, which would be detrimental to Colombian-owned interests in that country.

Further economic and political instability in Colombia’s neighboring countries or any future deterioration in relations with Venezuela, Ecuador, Nicaragua and other countries in the region may result in the closing of borders, the imposition of trade barriers and a breakdown of diplomatic ties, or a negative effect on Colombia’s trade balance, economy and general security situation, which may adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Finally, political conditions such as changes in the United States policies related to immigration and remittances could affect the regions in which we operate. Economic conditions in the United States and the region generally may be affected by the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. This could have an indirect effect on the Colombian economy and other countries in which we may operate.

The Company is subject to risks from its construction projects, including the anticipated construction of its Research Technology and Processing Center.

The Company is subject to a number of risks in connection with the construction of facilities in Colombia, including the availability and performance of engineers and contractors, suppliers and consultants and the receipt of required governmental approvals, licenses and permits. Any delay in the performance of any one or more of the contractors, suppliers, consultants or other persons on which the Company is dependent in connection with its construction activities, a delay in or failure to receive the required governmental approvals, licenses and permits in a timely manner or on reasonable terms, or a delay in or failure in connection with the completion and successful operation of the operational elements in connection with construction could delay or prevent the construction of the Research Technology and Processing Center as planned. Until the Company’s Research Technology and Processing Center has been constructed and becomes operational, the Company will not have the ability to extract CBD oil in any material amount. There can be no assurance that current or future construction plans implemented by the Company will be successfully completed on time, within budget and without design defect, that the necessary personnel and equipment will be available in a timely manner or on reasonable terms to successfully complete construction projects, that the Company will be able to obtain all necessary governmental approvals, licenses and permits, or that the completion of the construction, the start-up costs and the ongoing operating costs will not be significantly higher than anticipated by the Company. Any of the foregoing factors could adversely affect our operations and financial condition.

Any additional taxes resulting from changes to tax regulations or the interpretation thereof in Colombia or other countries where we operate, could adversely affect our consolidated results.

Uncertainty relating to tax legislation poses a constant risk to us.  Colombian national authorities have levied new taxes in recent years.  Changes in legislation, regulation and jurisprudence can affect tax burdens by increasing tax rates and fees, creating new taxes, limiting stated expenses and deductions, and eliminating incentives and non-taxed income.

Additional tax regulations could be implemented that could require us to make additional tax payments, negatively affecting our financial condition, results of operation, and cash flow. In addition, either national or local taxing authorities may not interpret tax regulations in the same way that we do. Differing interpretations could result in future tax litigation and associated costs.

Risks Related to Our Regulatory Framework

Marijuana remains illegal under U.S. federal law, and the enforcement of U.S. cannabis laws could change.

There are significant legal restrictions and regulations that govern the cannabis industry in the United States. Marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal under federal law in the United States to, among other things, cultivate, distribute or possess cannabis in the United States. In those states in which the use of marijuana has been legalized, its use remains a violation of federal law pursuant to the Controlled Substances Act. The Controlled Substances Act classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance, and as such, medical and adult cannabis use is illegal under U.S. federal law. Unless and until the U.S. Congress amends the Controlled Substances Act with respect to marijuana (and the President approves such amendment), there is a risk that federal authorities may enforce current federal law. Financial transactions involving proceeds generated by, or intended to promote, cannabis-related business activities in the United States may form the basis for prosecution under applicable U.S. federal money laundering legislation. While the approach to enforcement of such laws by the federal government in the United States has trended toward non-enforcement against individuals and businesses that comply with medical or adult-use cannabis regulatory programs in states where such programs are legal, strict compliance with state laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve us of liability under U.S. federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against us. Since U.S. federal law criminalizing the use of marijuana pre-empts state laws that legalize its use, enforcement of federal law regarding marijuana is a significant risk and would greatly harm our business, prospects, revenue, results of operation and financial condition. The enforcement of federal laws in the United States is a risk to our business and any proceedings brought against us thereunder may materially, adversely affect our operations and financial performance.
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Our activities are, and will continue to be, subject to evolving regulation by governmental authorities. The legality of the production, cultivation, extraction, distribution, retail sales, transportation and use of cannabis differs among states in the United States. Due to the current regulatory environment in the United States, new risks may emerge; management may not be able to predict all such risks.

Due to the conflicting views between state legislatures and the federal government regarding cannabis, cannabis businesses are subject to inconsistent laws and regulations. There can be no assurance that the federal government will not enforce federal laws relating to marijuana and seek to prosecute cases involving marijuana businesses that are otherwise compliant with state laws in the future. The prior U.S. administration attempted to address the inconsistent treatment of cannabis under state and federal law in the Cole Memorandum that Deputy Attorney General James Cole sent to all U.S. Attorneys in August 2013, which outlined certain priorities for the U.S. Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) relating to the prosecution of cannabis offenses. The Cole Memorandum noted that, in jurisdictions that have enacted laws legalizing cannabis in some form and that have also implemented strong and effective regulatory and enforcement systems to control the cultivation, production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis, conduct in compliance with such laws and regulations was not a priority for the DOJ. However, the DOJ did not provide (and has not provided since) specific guidelines for what regulatory and enforcement systems would be deemed sufficient under the Cole Memorandum.

On January 4, 2018, former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions formally issued the Sessions Memorandum, which rescinded the Cole Memorandum effective upon its issuance. The Sessions Memorandum stated, in part, that current law reflects “Congress’ determination that cannabis is a dangerous drug and cannabis activity is a serious crime,” and Mr. Sessions directed all U.S. Attorneys to enforce the laws enacted by Congress and to follow well-established principles when pursuing prosecutions related to cannabis activities.

As a result of the Sessions Memorandum, federal prosecutors are now free to utilize their prosecutorial discretion to decide whether to prosecute cannabis activities, despite the existence of state-level laws that may be inconsistent with federal prohibitions. No direction was given to federal prosecutors in the Sessions Memorandum as to the priority they should ascribe to such cannabis activities, and thus it is uncertain how active U.S. federal prosecutors will be in the future in relation to such activities.

There can be no assurance that the federal government will not enforce federal laws relating to cannabis and seek to prosecute cases involving cannabis businesses that are otherwise compliant with state laws in the future. Jeff Sessions resigned as U.S. Attorney General on November 7, 2018. On February 14, 2019, William Barr was confirmed as U.S. Attorney General. Mr. Barr has stated that he does not support cannabis legalization but has also stated that he does not intend to prosecute cannabis businesses that are in compliance with state laws. Most states that have legalized cannabis continue to craft their regulations pursuant to the Cole Memorandum. Federal enforcement agencies have taken little or no action against state-compliant cannabis businesses. However, the DOJ may change its enforcement policies at any time, with or without advance notice.

The uncertainty of U.S. federal enforcement practices going forward and the inconsistency between U.S. federal and state laws and regulations present major risks for the Company.

Any failure on our part to comply with applicable regulations could prevent us from being able to carry on our business, and there may be additional costs associated with any such failure.

Our business activities are heavily regulated in all jurisdictions where we do business. Our operations are subject to various laws, regulations and guidelines by governmental authorities relating to the cultivation, processing, manufacture, marketing, management, distribution, transportation, storage, sale, packaging, labelling, pricing and disposal of cannabis and cannabis products. In addition, we are subject to laws and regulations relating to employee health and safety, insurance coverage and the environment. Laws and regulations, applied generally, grant government agencies and self-regulatory bodies broad administrative discretion over our activities, including the power to limit or restrict business activities as well as impose additional disclosure requirements on our products and services.

Any failure by us to comply with the applicable regulatory requirements could

require extensive changes to our operations;
 
result in regulatory or agency proceedings or investigations;
 
result in the revocation of our licenses and permits, increased compliance costs;
 
result in damage awards, civil or criminal fines or penalties;
 
result in restrictions on our operations;
 
harm our reputation; or
 
give rise to material liabilities.
 
There can be no assurance that any future regulatory or agency proceedings, investigations or audits will not result in substantial costs, a diversion of management’s attention and resources or other adverse consequences to our business.
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Achievement of our business objectives is contingent, in part, upon compliance with regulatory requirements enacted by governmental authorities and obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals for the cultivation, processing, production, storage, distribution, transportation, sale, import and export, as applicable, of our products. Any failure to comply with the regulatory requirements applicable to our operations may lead to possible sanctions, including:

the revocation or imposition of additional conditions on licenses to operate our business;
 
the suspension or expulsion from a particular market or jurisdiction or of our key personnel;
 
the imposition of additional or more stringent inspection, testing and reporting requirements;
 
product recalls or seizures; and
 
the imposition of fines and censures.
 
In addition, changes in regulations, government or judicial interpretation of regulations, or more vigorous enforcement thereof or other unanticipated events could require extensive changes to our operations, increase compliance costs or give rise to material liabilities or a revocation of our licenses and other permits. Furthermore, governmental authorities may change their administration, application or enforcement procedures at any time, which may adversely affect our ongoing regulatory compliance costs. There is no assurance that we will be able to comply or continue to comply with applicable regulations.

The FDA Limits the Ability to Discuss the Medical Benefits of CBD.

Under FDA rules it is illegal for companies to make “health claims” or claim that a product has a specific medical benefit. The FDA has not recognized any medical benefits derived from CBD, which means that Company is not legally permitted to advertise any potential health claims related to its CBD products. Because of the perception among many consumers that CBD is a health/medicinal product, Company’s inability to make such health claims about its CBD products, may limit Company’s ability to market and sell its product to consumers, which would negatively affect Company’s revenues and profits.

The legal cannabis market is a relatively new industry. As a result, the size of our target market is difficult to quantify, and investors will be reliant on their own estimates on the accuracy of market data.

Because the cannabis industry is in a nascent stage, there is a lack of information about comparable companies available for potential investors to review in deciding about whether to invest in us and, few, if any, established companies whose business model we can follow or upon whose success we can build. Accordingly, investors should rely on their own estimates regarding the potential size, economics and risks of the cannabis market in deciding whether to invest in our Units or Common Shares. We are an early-stage company that has not generated net income. There can be no assurance that our growth estimates are accurate or that the cannabis market will be large enough for our business to grow as projected.

Although we are committed to researching and developing new markets and products and improving existing products, there can be no assurances that such research and market development activities will prove profitable or that the resulting markets or products, if any, will be commercially viable or successfully produced and marketed. We must rely largely on our own market research to forecast sales and design products as detailed forecasts and consumer research are not generally obtainable from reliable third-party sources in Canada and in other international jurisdictions.

In addition, there is no assurance that the industry and market will continue to exist and grow as currently estimated or anticipated or function and evolve in the manner consistent with management’s expectations and assumptions. We could also be subject to other events or circumstances that that adversely affect the cannabis industry, such as the imposition of further restrictions on sales and marketing or further restrictions on sales in certain areas and markets.


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Risks Related to Financials and Accounting

We may increase our foreign sales in the future, and such sales may be subject to unexpected regulatory requirements and other barriers.

Our functional currency is denominated in U.S. dollars. We currently expect that sales will be denominated in Colombian pesos and may, in the future, have sales denominated in the currencies of additional countries in which we establish operations or distribution. In addition, we incur the majority of our operating expenses in Colombia pesos. In the future, the proportion of our sales that are international may increase. Such sales may be subject to unexpected regulatory requirements and other barriers. Any fluctuation in the exchange rates of foreign currencies may negatively affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. We have not previously engaged in foreign currency hedging. If we decide to hedge our foreign currency exposure, we may not be able to hedge effectively due to lack of experience, unreasonable costs or illiquid markets. In addition, those activities may be limited in the protection they provide from foreign currency fluctuations and can themselves result in losses.

Assumptions, estimates and judgments related to critical accounting matters could significantly affect our reported financial results or financial condition.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, as provided in the notes to our financial statements, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets, liabilities, equity, revenue and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Our operating results may be adversely affected if the assumptions change or if actual circumstances differ from those in the assumptions, which could cause our operating results to fall below the expectations of securities analysts and investors, resulting in a decline in the price of our Common Shares. Significant assumptions and estimates used in preparing the financial statements include those related to the credit quality of accounts receivable, income tax credits receivable, share based payments, impairment of non-financial assets, fair value of biological assets, as well as revenue and cost recognition.

There are tax risks the Company may be subject to in carrying on business in multiple jurisdictions.

We and our subsidiaries will operate and, accordingly, will be subject to income tax and other forms of taxation in multiple jurisdictions. We may be subject to income taxes and non-income taxes in a variety of jurisdictions and our tax structure may be subject to review by both domestic and foreign taxation authorities.  Those tax authorities may disagree with our interpretation and/or application of relevant tax rules. A challenge by a tax authority in these circumstances might require us to incur costs in connection with litigation against the relevant tax authority or reaching a settlement with the tax authority and, if the tax authority’s challenge is successful, could result in additional taxes (perhaps together with interest and penalties) being assessed on us, and as a result an increase in the amount of tax payable by us. In addition, we may be subject to different taxes imposed by the Colombian government, and changes within such tax, legal and regulatory framework may have an adverse effect on our financial results.

Taxation laws and rates which determine taxation expenses may vary significantly in different jurisdictions, and legislation governing taxation laws and rates are also subject to change. Therefore, our earnings may be affected by changes in the proportion of earnings taxed in different jurisdictions, changes in taxation rates, changes in estimates of liabilities and changes in the amount of other forms of taxation. The determination of our provision for income taxes and other tax liabilities will require significant judgment (including based on external advice) as to the interpretation and application of these rules. We may have exposure to greater than anticipated tax liabilities or expenses.

Additionally, dividends and other intra-group payments made by our subsidiaries or international branches may expose the recipients of such payments to taxes in their jurisdictions of organization and operation and such dividends and other intra-group payments may also be subject to withholding taxes imposed by the jurisdiction in which the entity making the payment is organized or tax resident.  Unless such withholding taxes are fully creditable or refundable, dividends and other intra-group payments may increase the amount of tax paid by us.  Although the Company and its subsidiaries arrange themselves and their affairs with a view to minimizing the incurrence of such taxes, there can be no assurance that we will succeed.

Restrictions on Deduction of Certain Expenses for U.S. Federal Income Tax Purposes

Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), prohibits businesses from deducting certain expenses associated with trafficking controlled substances for United States federal income tax purposes. The IRS has invoked Code Section 280E in tax audits against various cannabis businesses in the U.S. that are permitted under applicable state laws. Section 280E of the Code prohibits cannabis businesses that are deemed to be trafficking in controlled substances from deducting certain ordinary and necessary business expenses, forcing them to pay higher effective federal tax rates than similar companies in other industries. The effective tax rate on a cannabis business depends on how large its ratio of non-deductible expenses is to its total revenues. Therefore, businesses in the legal cannabis industry may be less profitable than they would otherwise be.
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Although the IRS issued a clarification allowing the deduction of certain expenses, the scope of such items is interpreted very narrowly and the bulk of operating costs and general administrative costs are not permitted to be deducted. While there are currently several pending cases before various administrative bodies and federal courts challenging these restrictions, there is no guarantee that these authorities will issue an interpretation of Code Section 280E favorable to cannabis businesses.

There is a risk that we will be a passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes for the current or any future taxable year, which could result in material adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences if you are a U.S. Holder.

If our Company (or any of our non-U.S. subsidiaries) is a PFIC for any taxable year during which a U.S. Holder (as defined below under “Certain Material Tax Considerations—Certain Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations”) owns Common Shares or Unit Warrants, certain adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences could apply to such U.S. Holder. See “Certain Material Tax Considerations—Certain Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations” for further information. The determination of whether a corporation is a PFIC for a taxable year depends, in part, on the application of complex U.S. federal income tax rules that are subject to differing interpretations. In addition, the determination of whether a corporation will be a PFIC for any taxable year generally can only be made after the close of such taxable year. Therefore, it is possible that we could be classified as a PFIC for our initial taxable year or in future years due to changes in the nature of our business, composition of our assets or income, as well as changes in our market capitalization. In particular, our PFIC status will depend, in part, on the amount of cash that we raise in this offering and how quickly we utilize the cash in our business. Based upon the foregoing, it is uncertain whether we will be a PFIC for our current taxable year or any future taxable year. We have not determined, if we (or any of our non-U.S. subsidiaries) were to be classified as a PFIC for a taxable year, whether we will provide information necessary for a U.S. Holder to make a “qualified electing fund” election which, if available, would result in tax treatment different from (and generally less adverse than) the general tax treatment for PFICs. Accordingly, U.S. Holders should assume that they will not be able to make a qualified electing fund election with respect to the Common Shares or Unit Warrants. The PFIC rules are complex, and each U.S. Holder should consult its tax advisor regarding the PFIC rules, the elections which may be available to it, and how the PFIC rules may affect the U.S. federal income tax consequences relating to the ownership and disposition of our Common Shares or Unit Warrants.

Failure to develop our internal controls over financial reporting as we grow could have an adverse effect on our operations.

As our Company matures we will need to continue to develop and improve our current internal control systems and procedures to manage our growth. We are required to establish and maintain appropriate internal controls over financial reporting. Failure to establish appropriate controls, or any failure of those controls once established, could adversely affect our public disclosures regarding our business, financial condition or results of operations. In addition, management’s assessment of internal controls over financial reporting may identify weaknesses and conditions that need to be addressed in our internal controls over financial reporting or other matters that may raise concerns for investors. For example, the re-audit of our financial statements for the period March 13, 2019 (inception) to December 31, 2019, under PCAOB auditing standards, identified changes in expenditures that were not appropriately recorded and founders' warrants that were revalued. Additionally, during the 2020 audit, the Company’s auditors noted material weaknesses and made certain recommendations to management regarding these material weaknesses related to goodwill impairment testing, financial reporting processes related to the newly acquired subsidiaries in Colombia and intercompany and related party transactions.  Our management has taken steps towards remediating such weaknesses through our hiring of additional accounting personnel in Canada and Colombia. Any actual or perceived weaknesses and conditions that need to be addressed in our internal control over financial reporting, disclosure of management’s assessment of our internal controls over financial reporting or disclosure of our public accounting firm’s attestation to or report on management’s assessment of our internal controls over financial reporting may have an adverse effect on the price of our Common Shares.
Risks Related to Our Common Shares and this Offering

Investing in an emerging market poses a greater degree of risk than investing in more mature market economies.

Emerging market investment generally poses a greater degree of risk than investment in more mature market economies because the economies in the developing world are more susceptible to destabilization resulting from domestic and international developments. All of our operations are in Colombia. See “Risks Related to Operations in Colombia.”

We will need, but may be unable to, obtain additional funding on satisfactory terms, which could dilute our shareholders or impose burdensome financial restrictions on our business.

In the future, we hope to rely on revenues generated from operations to fund all of the cash requirements of our activities. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to generate any significant cash from our operating activities in the future. Future financings may not be available on a timely basis, in sufficient amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Any debt financing or other financing of securities senior to the Common Shares will likely include financial and other covenants that will restrict our flexibility. Any failure to comply with these covenants would have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations because we could lose our existing sources of funding and impair our ability to secure new sources of funding. There can be no assurance that we will be able to generate any investor interest in our securities. If we do not obtain additional financing, our business may never commence, in which case you would likely lose the entirety of your investment in the Company.

Even if this offering is successful, we will need to raise additional funding, which may not be available on acceptable terms, or at all. Failure to obtain this necessary capital when needed may force us to delay, limit or terminate our product development efforts or other operations.

We expect the net proceeds from this offering to be $27,400,000 (or $31,585,000 if the underwriters exercise in full their option to purchase up to 937,500 additional Common Shares and/or up to an additional 468,750 Unit Warrants from us) before deducting offering expenses payable by us. We expect that the net proceeds from this offering will be sufficient to fund our current operations for at least through the end of 2023. However, our operating plan may change as a result of many factors currently unknown to us, and we may need to seek additional funds sooner than planned, through public or private equity or debt financings, government or other third-party funding, marketing and distribution arrangements and other collaborations, strategic alliances or a combination of these approaches. Raising funds in the current economic environment may present additional challenges. It is not certain that we have accounted for all costs and expenses of future development and regulatory compliance. Even if we believe we have sufficient funds for our current or future operating plans, we may seek additional capital if market conditions are favorable or if we have specific strategic considerations.
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Any additional fundraising efforts may divert our management from their day-to-day activities, which may adversely affect our ability to develop and commercialize our products. In addition, we cannot guarantee that future financing will be available in sufficient amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Moreover, the terms of any financing may adversely affect the holdings or the rights of our shareholders and the issuance of additional securities, whether equity or debt, by us, or the possibility of such issuance, may cause the market price of our shares to decline. The sale of additional equity or convertible securities may dilute our existing shareholders. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased fixed payment obligations and we may be required to agree to certain restrictive covenants, such as limitations on our ability to incur additional debt, limitations on our ability to acquire, sell or license intellectual property rights and other operating restrictions that could adversely affect our ability to conduct our business. We could also be required to seek funds through arrangements with collaborative partners or otherwise at an earlier stage than otherwise would be desirable and we may be required to relinquish rights to some of our technologies or product candidates or otherwise agree to terms unfavorable to us, any of which may have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and prospects.

If we are unable to obtain funding on a timely basis, we may be required to significantly curtail, delay or discontinue one or more of our research or development programs or the commercialization of any product, or be unable to expand our operations or otherwise capitalize on our business opportunities, as desired, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

You may experience immediate and substantial dilution in the net tangible book value of the Common Shares you purchase in this offering.
 
The assumed offering price of the Common Shares underlying the Units offered pursuant to this prospectus is substantially higher than the net tangible book value per Common Share. Therefore, if you purchase Units in this offering, you will incur immediate and substantial dilution in the pro forma net tangible book value per Common Share from the price per unit that you pay for the underlying Common Share. If the holders of outstanding options or warrants exercise those options or warrants at prices below the assumed offering price, you will incur further dilution. See the section entitled “Dilution” below for a more detailed discussion of the dilution you will incur if you purchase securities in this offering.

Holders of our Common Shares are subject to dilution resulting from the issuance of equity-based compensation by us.

We have awarded warrants to management to incentivize their performance and retention.  Any additional equity grants and any exercise of existing warrants will cause our shareholders to be diluted and may negatively affect the price of the Common Shares.
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There is no public market for the warrants being offered in this offering.
 
There is no established public trading market for the warrants being offered in this offering, and we do not expect a market to develop. In addition, we do not intend to apply to list any of the warrants on any securities exchange or nationally recognized trading system, including NASDAQ. Without an active market, the liquidity of the warrants will be limited.

Holders of the warrants purchased in this offering will have no rights as Common Share holders until such holders exercise such warrants and acquire our Common Shares.
 
Until holders of warrants purchased in this offering acquire our Common Shares upon exercise thereof, holders of such warrants will have no rights with respect to the Common Shares underlying such warrants. Upon exercise of any of the warrants purchased in this offering, such holders will be entitled to exercise the rights of a Common Share holder only as to matters for which the record date occurs after the exercise date.

The Unit Warrants and Underwriters’ Warrants are speculative in nature.
 
The Unit Warrants being sold in this offering have an exercise price of $________ per Common Share and the Underwriters’ Warrants have an exercise price of $______ per Common Share. The Unit Warrants will expire on the fifth anniversary from the issuance date, and the Underwriters’ Warrants will expire on the sixth anniversary from the effective date of this offering. In the event our Common Share price does not exceed the per share exercise price of the Unit Warrants or Underwriters’ Warrants during the period when such warrants are exercisable, such warrants will not have any value.

The resale by the selling shareholders may cause the market price of our Common Shares to decline.

The resale of the Common Shares by the selling shareholders, as well as the issuance of Common Shares in this offering could result in resales of our Common Shares by our current shareholders concerned about the potential dilution of their holdings. In addition, the resale by the selling shareholders could have the effect of depressing the market price for our Common Shares.

We continue to incur increased costs as a result of operating as a public company and our management is required to devote substantial time to new compliance initiatives.

As a public company, particularly after we are no longer an emerging growth company, we will continue to incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company. In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and rules implemented by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, and NASDAQ, impose various requirements on public companies, including requirements to file annual, quarterly and event-driven reports with respect to our business and financial condition and operations and establish and maintain effective disclosure and financial controls and corporate governance practices. Our existing management team will continue to devote a substantial amount of time to these compliance initiatives, and we may need to hire additional personnel to assist us with complying with these requirements. Moreover, these rules and regulations will continue to increase our legal and financial compliance costs and will make some activities more time consuming and costly.

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, or Section 404, we will be required to furnish a report by our management on our ICFR, which, after we are no longer an emerging growth company, must be accompanied by an attestation report on ICFR issued by our independent registered public accounting firm. To achieve compliance with Section 404 within the prescribed period, we will document and evaluate our ICFR, which is both costly and challenging. In this regard, we will need to continue to dedicate internal resources, potentially engage outside consultants and adopt a detailed work plan to assess and document the adequacy of our ICFR, continue steps to improve control processes as appropriate, validate through testing that controls are functioning as documented and implement a continuous reporting and improvement process for ICFR. As an example, the re-audit of our financial statements for the period March 13, 2019 (inception) to December 31, 2019, under PCAOB auditing standards, identified changes in expenditures that were not appropriately recorded and founders' warrants that were revalued. Our management believes that such weakness in our recording has since been remedied; however, despite our efforts, there is a risk that neither we nor our independent registered public accounting firm will be able to conclude within the prescribed timeframe that our ICFR is effective as required by Section 404. This could result in a determination that there are one or more material weaknesses in our ICFR, which could cause an adverse reaction in the financial markets due to a loss of confidence in the reliability of our consolidated financial statements.

In addition, changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure are creating uncertainty for public companies, increasing legal and financial compliance costs and making some public company required activities more time consuming. These laws, regulations and standards are subject to varying interpretations, in many cases due to their lack of specificity and, as a result, their application in practice may evolve over time as new guidance is provided by regulatory and governing bodies. This could result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and higher costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to disclosure and governance practices. We continue to invest resources to comply with evolving laws, regulations and standards, and this investment may result in increased general and administrative expenses and divert management’s time and attention from revenue generating activities to compliance activities. If our efforts to comply with new laws, regulations and standards differ from the activities intended by regulatory or governing bodies, regulatory authorities may initiate legal proceedings against us and our business may be harmed.

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If we fail to meet applicable listing requirements, NASDAQ may delist our Common Shares from trading, in which case the liquidity and market price of our Common Shares could decline.

We cannot assure you that we will be able to meet the continued listing standards of NASDAQ in the future. If we fail to comply with the applicable listing standards and NASDAQ delists our Common Shares, we and our shareholders could face significant material adverse consequences, including:

a limited availability of market quotations for our Common Shares;
 
reduced liquidity for our Common Shares;
 
a determination that our Common Shares are “penny stock”, which would require brokers trading in our Common Shares to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly result in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for our Common Shares;
 
a limited amount of news about us and analysist coverage of us; and
 
a decreased ability for us to issue additional equity securities or obtain additional equity or debt financing in the future.

Ownership of our Units and/or Common Shares may be considered unlawful in some jurisdictions and holders of our Units and/or Common Shares may consequently be subject to liability in such jurisdictions.

Cannabis-related financial transactions, including investment in the securities of cannabis companies and receipt of any associated benefits, such as dividends, are currently subject to anti-money laundering and a variety of other laws that vary by jurisdiction, many of which are unsettled and still developing. While the interpretation of these laws is unclear, in some jurisdictions, financial benefit directly or indirectly arising from conduct that would be considered unlawful in such jurisdiction may be viewed to be within the purview of these laws, and persons receiving any such benefit, including investors in an applicable jurisdiction, may be subject to liability under such laws. Each prospective investor should therefore contact his, her or its own legal advisor regarding the ownership of our Units and/or Common Shares and any related potential liability.

Our executive officers and directors and their respective affiliates may continue to exercise significant control over our Company after this offering, which will limit your ability to influence corporate matters and could delay or prevent a change in corporate control.

Our executive officers and directors currently represent beneficial ownership, in the aggregate, of approximately 14.8% of our outstanding Common Shares. Immediately following the completion of this offering, and disregarding any Common Shares that they purchase in this offering, if any, the existing holdings of our executive officers and directors and their affiliates will represent beneficial ownership, in the aggregate, of approximately 13.2% of our outstanding Common Shares.  As a result, these shareholders may be able to influence our management and affairs and control the outcome of matters submitted to our shareholders for approval, including the election of directors and any sale, merger, consolidation, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets. These shareholders may have interests, with respect to their Common Shares, that are different from those of investors in this offering, and the concentration of voting power among one or more of these shareholders may have an adverse effect on the price of our Common Shares. In addition, this concentration of ownership might adversely affect the market price of our Common Shares by:

• delaying, deferring or preventing a change of control of the Company;
• impeding a merger, consolidation, takeover or other business combination involving the Company; or
• discouraging a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of the Company.

The Company’s directors and officers may have a conflicts of interest in conducting their duties.

We may be subject to various potential conflicts of interest because of the fact that some of our officers and directors may be engaged in a range of business activities. In addition, our executive officers and directors may devote time to their outside business interests, so long as such activities do not materially or adversely interfere with their duties to the Company. In some cases, our executive officers and directors may have fiduciary obligations associated with these business interests that interfere with their ability to devote time to our business and affairs and that could adversely affect our operations. These business interests could require significant time and attention of our executive officers and directors.

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We have broad discretion in how we use the proceeds of this offering and may not use these proceeds effectively, which could affect our results of operations and cause the price of our Common Shares to decline.

We will have considerable discretion in the application of the net proceeds of this offering. We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering for operating capacity, working capital and general corporate purposes. As a result, investors will be relying upon management’s judgment with only limited information about our specific intentions for the use of the balance of the net proceeds of this offering. We may use the net proceeds for purposes that do not yield a significant return or any return at all for our shareholders. In addition, pending their use, we may invest the net proceeds from this offering in a manner that does not produce income or that loses value.

We are a foreign private issuer and intend to take advantage of less frequent and detailed reporting obligations.

We are a “foreign private issuer”, as such term is defined in Rule 405 under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and are not subject to the same requirements that are imposed upon U.S. domestic issuers by the SEC. Under the Exchange Act, we will be subject to reporting obligations that, in certain respects, are less detailed and less frequent than those of U.S. domestic reporting companies. As a result, we will not file the same reports that a U.S. domestic issuer would file with the SEC, although we will be required to file or furnish to the SEC the continuous disclosure documents that we are required to file in Canada under Canadian securities laws. In addition, our officers, directors, and principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and “short swing” profit recovery provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act. Therefore, our shareholders may not know on as timely a basis when our officers, directors and principal shareholders purchase or sell shares, as the reporting deadlines under the corresponding Canadian insider reporting requirements are longer.

As a foreign private issuer, we will be exempt from the rules and regulations under the Exchange Act related to the furnishing and content of proxy statements. We will also be exempt from Regulation FD, which prohibits issuers from making selective disclosures of material non-public information. While we will comply with the corresponding requirements relating to proxy statements and disclosure of material non-public information under Canadian securities laws, these requirements differ from those under the Exchange Act and Regulation FD and shareholders should not expect to receive the same information at the same time as such information is provided by U.S. domestic companies. In addition, we will have more time than U.S. domestic companies after the end of each fiscal year to file our annual report with the SEC and will not be required under the Exchange Act to file quarterly reports with the SEC.

In addition, as a foreign private issuer, we have the option to follow certain Canadian corporate governance practices, except to the extent that such laws would be contrary to U.S. securities laws, and provided that we disclose the requirements we are not following and describe the Canadian practices we follow instead. We may in the future elect to follow home country practices in Canada with regard to certain corporate governance matters.

As a result, our shareholders may not have the same protections afforded to shareholders of U.S. domestic companies that are subject to all corporate governance requirements.

We may lose our status as a foreign private issuer in the United States, which would result in increased costs related to regulatory compliance under United States securities laws.

The Company will cease to qualify as a “foreign private issuer,” as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act and Rule 3b-4 under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), if, as of the last business day of our second fiscal quarter, more than 50 percent of our outstanding Common Shares are directly or indirectly owned by residents of the United States and any of the following three circumstances applies: (i) the majority of our executive officers or directors are U.S. citizens or residents; (ii)more than 50% of our assets are located in the United States; or (iii) our business is administered principally in the United States. If we determine that we fail to qualify as a foreign private issuer, the Company will cease to be eligible to avail itself of the forms and rules designated for foreign private issuers beginning on the first day of the fiscal year following such determination. Among other things, this will result in loss of the exemption from registration under the Exchange Act provided by Rule 12g3-2(b) thereunder, and, if the Company is required to register our Common Shares under section 12(g) of the Exchange Act, we will have to do so as a domestic issuer.  Further, any securities that we issue in unregistered or unqualified offerings both within and outside the United States will be “restricted securities” (as defined in Rule 144(a)(3) under the Securities Act) and will continue to be subject to United States resale restrictions notwithstanding their resale in “offshore transactions” pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.  As a practical matter, this will likely require us to register more offerings of our securities under the Securities Act on either a primary offering or resale basis, even if they take place entirely outside the United States.  The resulting legal and administrative costs of complying with the resulting regulatory requirements are anticipated to be substantial, and to subject the Company to additional exposure to liability for which we may not be able to obtain insurance coverage on favorable terms or at all. 
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If our share price fluctuates after the offering, you could lose a significant part of your investment.

The market price of our Common Shares could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to, among other things, the risk factors described in this section of this prospectus, and other factors beyond our control, such as fluctuations in the valuation of companies perceived by investors to be comparable to us. Furthermore, the stock markets have experienced price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many companies. These fluctuations often have been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. These broad market and industry fluctuations, as well as general economic, political, and market conditions, such as recessions, interest rate changes or international currency fluctuations, may negatively affect the market price of our Common Shares. In the past, many companies that have experienced volatility in the market price of their stock have been subject to securities class action litigation. We may be the target of this type of litigation in the future. Securities litigation against us could result in substantial costs and divert our management’s attention from other business concerns, which could seriously harm our business.

Volatility in the market price of our Common Shares may prevent investors from being able to sell their shares at or above the public offering price. As a result, you may suffer a loss on your investment.

The regulated nature of our business may impede or discourage a takeover, which could reduce the market price of our Common Shares.

We require and hold various government licenses to operate our business. These licensing requirements could impede a merger, amalgamation, takeover or other business combination involving us or discourage a potential acquiror from making a tender offer for our Common Shares, which, under certain circumstances, could reduce the market price of our Common Shares.

We do not intend to pay dividends on our Common Shares in the near future, and, consequently, your ability to achieve a return on your investment will depend on appreciation in the price of our Common Shares.

We have never declared or paid any cash dividend on our Common Shares and do not currently intend to do so in the foreseeable future. We currently anticipate that we will retain future earnings for the development, operation and expansion of our business and do not anticipate declaring or paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Therefore, the success of an investment in the Common Shares will depend upon any future appreciation in their value. There is no guarantee that the Common Shares will appreciate in value or even maintain the price at which you purchased them.

Future issuances of debt securities, which would rank senior to our Common Shares upon our bankruptcy or liquidation, and future issuances of preferred stock, which could rank senior to our Common Shares for the purposes of dividends and liquidating distributions, may adversely affect the level of return you may be able to achieve from an investment in our Common Shares.

In the future, we may attempt to increase our capital resources by offering debt securities. Upon bankruptcy or liquidation, holders of our debt securities, and lenders with respect to other borrowings we may make, would receive distributions of our available assets prior to any distributions being made to holders of our Common Shares. Moreover, if we issue preferred stock, the holders of such preferred stock could be entitled to preferences over holders of Common Shares in respect of the payment of dividends and the payment of liquidating distributions. Because our decision to issue debt or preferred stock in any future offering, or borrow money from lenders, will depend in part on market conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing or nature of any such future offerings or borrowings. Holders of our Common Shares must bear the risk that any future offerings we conduct or borrowings we make may adversely affect the level of return, if any, they may be able to achieve from an investment in our Common Shares.

General Risk Factors

The Company may become involved in legal proceedings from time to time, which could adversely affect the Company.

From time to time, we may be a party to legal and regulatory proceedings, including matters involving governmental agencies, entities with whom it does business and other proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We will evaluate our exposure to these legal and regulatory proceedings and establish reserves for the estimated liabilities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Assessing and predicting the outcome of these matters involves substantial uncertainties. Unexpected outcomes in these legal proceedings, or changes in management’s evaluations or predictions and accompanying changes in established reserves, could have an adverse impact on our financial results.
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Our participation in the cannabis industry may lead to litigation, formal or informal complaints, enforcement actions, and inquiries by third parties, other companies and/or various governmental authorities against us. Litigation, complaints, and enforcement actions involving us could consume considerable amounts of financial and other corporate resources, which could have an adverse effect on our future cash flows, earnings, results of operations and financial condition.

We recently unilaterally terminated our IPO underwriting agreement with Boustead Securities, LLC which may subject us to future litigation or arbitration costs, and potential damages or settlement payments.
 
On November 2, 2021, we provided formal written notice to Boustead Securities, LLC (“Boustead”) that we were terminating our underwriting agreement with them dated May 10, 2021 (the “IPO Underwriting Agreement”), due to material breaches by Boustead of its obligations thereunder.  Pursuant to the IPO Underwriting Agreement, the Company agreed to certain restrictions on its ability to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of the Company’s common shares without the prior written consent of Boustead. The IPO Underwriting Agreement expressly stated that such consent “may not unreasonably be withheld”.  On more than one occasion, we believe that Boustead unreasonably withheld its consent to certain transactions that our management and Board of Directors deemed to be in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. Accordingly, we unilaterally terminated the IPO Underwriting Agreement effective as of the date of Boustead’s breach. In addition, while we consider the IPO Underwriting Agreement terminated, in consultation with the underwriters of this offering,  we nonetheless offered Boustead the opportunity to participate as an underwriter in this offering as would have been  consistent with the IPO Underwriting Agreement if still in effect. As of the date of this prospectus, the Company’s engagement letter with Boustead, dated September 8, 2020, as amended, remains in effect. While no action has been threatened against the Company, it is possible that Boustead may initiate future legal proceedings against us.  In the event that we do not settle our disagreements with Boustead or, if we are unsuccessful in defending against any such legal proceeding, we may be required to make a substantial settlement payment or damages award to Boustead, which may include costs and attorneys’ fees. In addition, we have indemnified the underwriters of this offering  against any liability or expenses they may be subject to or incur in connection with any potential Boustead dispute.

The Company’s success will depend, in part, on its ability to continue to enhance its product and service offerings to respond to technological and regulatory changes and emerging industry standards and practices.

Rapidly changing markets, technology, emerging industry and regulatory standards and frequent introduction of new products characterize the Company’s business. The introduction of new products embodying new technologies and regulatory developments may render the Company’s equipment obsolete and its products and services less competitive or less marketable. The process of developing the Company’s products and services is complex and requires significant continuing costs, development efforts, third-party commitments and regulatory approvals. The Company may not be successful in developing or effectively commercializing such new products and services, or obtaining any required regulatory approvals, which, together with any capital expenditures made in the course of developing such products and services, may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and operating results.

We are dependent upon our management and key employees, and the loss of any member of our management team or key employees could have a material adverse effect on our operations.

The Company’s success is dependent upon the ability, expertise, judgment, discretion and good faith of its senior management and key employees. The loss of any member of our management team or key employees could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. While employment agreements and incentive programs are customarily used as primary methods of retaining the services of key employees, these agreements and incentive programs cannot assure the continued services of such employees. Any loss of the services of such individuals, or an inability to attract other suitably qualified persons when needed, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results or financial condition. We do not currently maintain key-person insurance on the lives of any of our key employees. Competition for qualified technical, sales and marketing staff, as well as officers and directors can be intense, and no assurance can be provided that the Company will be able to attract or retain key employees in the future, which may adversely affect the Company’s operations.

Our inability to retain and acquire skilled personnel could impair our business and operations.

The loss of any member of our management team could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. In addition, the inability to hire or the increased costs of hiring new personnel, including members of executive management, could have a material adverse effect on our business and operating results. The expansion of marketing and sales of our products will require us to find, hire and retain additional capable employees who can understand, explain, market and sell our products. There is intense competition for capable personnel in all of these areas and we may not be successful in attracting, training, integrating, motivating, or retaining new personnel, vendors, or subcontractors for these required functions. New employees often require significant training and, in many cases, take a significant amount of time before they achieve full productivity. As a result, we may incur significant costs to attract and retain employees, including significant expenditures related to salaries and benefits and compensation expenses issued in connection to equity awards, and we may lose new employees to our competitors or other companies before we realize the benefit of our investment in recruiting and training them. In addition, as we move into new jurisdictions, we will need to attract and recruit skilled employees in those new areas.
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We will need to grow the size of our organization, and we may experience difficulties in managing any growth we may achieve.

As our development and commercialization plans and strategies develop, we expect to need additional research, development, managerial, operational, sales, marketing, financial, accounting, legal and other resources. Future growth would impose significant added responsibilities on members of management. In order to manage growth and changes in strategy effectively, the Company must: (a) maintain adequate systems to meet customer demand; (b) expand sales and marketing, distribution capabilities, and administrative functions; (c) expand the skills and capabilities of its current management team; and (d) attract and retain qualified employees. Our management may not be able to accommodate those added responsibilities, and our failure to do so could prevent us from effectively managing future growth and successfully growing our Company.

If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about us, our share price and trading volume could decline.

The trading market for our Common Shares will depend, in part, on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about us or our operations. We do not have any control over these analysts and their research and reports. If one or more of the analysts who cover us downgrade our shares or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our share price would likely decline.  In addition, if our operating results fail to meet the forecast of analysts, our share price would likely decline.  If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of us or fail to publish reports on us regularly, demand for our shares could decrease, which might cause our share price and trading volume to decline.

After the completion of this offering, we may be at an increased risk of securities class action litigation.

Historically, securities class action litigation has often been brought against a company following a decline in the market price of its securities. If we are listed on an exchange or quoted over-the-counter and our share price decreases and we were to be sued, it could result in substantial costs and a diversion of management’s attention and resources, which could harm our business.

We expect to incur significant ongoing costs and obligations related to our investment in infrastructure, growth, regulatory compliance and operations.

We expect to incur significant ongoing costs and obligations related to our investment in infrastructure and growth and regulatory compliance, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. In addition, future changes in regulations, more vigorous enforcement thereof or other unanticipated events could require extensive changes to our operations, increased compliance costs or give rise to material liabilities, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Our efforts to grow our business may be costlier than we expect, and we may not be able to generate sufficient revenue to offset such higher operating expenses. We may incur significant losses in the future for a number of reasons, including unforeseen expenses, difficulties, complications and delays, and other unknown events.

There is no assurance that the Company’s insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover all claims to which the Company may become subject.

Our production is, in general, subject to different risks and hazards, including adverse weather conditions, fires, plant diseases and pest infestations, other natural phenomena, industrial accidents, labor disputes, changes in the legal and regulatory framework applicable to us and environmental contingencies.

We are in the process of obtaining insurance coverage over our production and facilities. We may not be able to maintain or obtain insurance of the type and amount desired at a reasonable cost. If we were to incur significant liability for which we were not fully insured, it could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We do not currently maintain key-person insurance on the lives of any of our key employees.

We may be unable to implement our business strategy, which could have negative financial and reputational effects on our business.

The growth and expansion of our business is heavily dependent upon the successful implementation of our business strategy as described under the heading “Our Business.” There can be no assurance that we will be successful in the implementation of our business strategy. A failure to do so could have negative financial and reputational effects on us. Future clinical research studies may lead to conclusions that dispute or conflict with our understanding and belief regarding the medical benefits, viability, safety, efficacy, dosing and social acceptance of cannabis.

The Company could be subject to a security breach that could result in significant damage or theft of products and equipment.

Breaches of security at our facilities may occur and could result in damage to or theft of products and equipment. A security breach at our facilities could result in a significant loss of inventory or work in process, expose us to liability under applicable regulations and increase expenses relating to the investigation of the breach and implementation of additional preventative security measures, any of which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Various statements contained in this prospectus, including those that express a belief, expectation or intention, as well as those that are not statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements may include projections and estimates concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, financial condition, business strategies and plans, market opportunity, competitive position, industry environment, and potential growth opportunities.  In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “believe”, “expect”, “could”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “continue”, “predict”, “project”, “potential”, “target,” “goal” or other words that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes.  You can also identify forward-looking statements by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions.  We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and assumptions about future events.  While our management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, because forward-looking statements relate to matters that have not yet occurred, they are inherently subject to significant business, competitive, economic, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control.  These and other important factors, including, among others, those discussed in this prospectus under the headings “Risk Factors”, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Our Business”, may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this prospectus.  Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this prospectus include:

• Our limited operating history and net losses;
• unpredictable events, such as the COVID-19 outbreak, and associated business disruptions;
• changes in cannabis laws, regulations and guidelines;
• decrease in demand for cannabis and derivative products due to certain research findings,
proceedings, or negative media attention;
• damage to our reputation as a result of negative publicity;
• exposure to product liability claims, actions and litigation;
• risks associated with product recalls;
• product viability;
• continuing research and development efforts to respond to technological and regulatory changes;
• shelf life of inventory;
• maintenance of effective quality control systems;
• changes to energy prices and supply;
• risks associated with expansion into new jurisdictions;
• regulatory compliance risks;
• opposition to the cannabinoid industry;
• risks related to our operations in Colombia; and
• potential delisting resulting in reduced liquidity of our Common Shares.

Given the foregoing risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this prospectus.  The forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results of operations and financial condition may differ materially from such forward-looking statements.  In addition, even if our results of operations and financial condition are consistent with the forward-looking statements in this prospectus, they may not be predictive of results or developments in future periods.

Any forward-looking statement that we make in this prospectus speaks only as of the date of this prospectus.  Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise, or to publicly announce any update or revision to, any of the forward-looking statements in this prospectus, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this prospectus.

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USE OF PROCEEDS

We estimate that we will receive approximately $27,400,000 in net proceeds from the sale of 6,250,000 Units offered by us in this offering (or approximately $31,585,000 if the underwriters exercise in full their option to purchase up to 937,500 additional Common Shares and/or up to  468,750 additional Unit Warrants from us),  after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses of approximately $500,000 payable by us. Our estimated net proceeds are based on the sale of 6,250,000 Units in this offering at an assumed public offering price of $4.80 per Unit (the last reported sale price of our Common Shares on NASDAQ on November 11, 2021).

If a holder of Unit Warrants elects to exercise the Unit Warrants issued in this offering, we may also receive proceeds from the exercise of the Unit Warrants. We cannot predict when or if the Unit Warrants will be exercised. It is possible that the Unit Warrants may expire and may never be exercised.

Each $0.25 increase or decrease in the assumed public offering price of $4.80 per Unit would increase or decrease, respectively, our net proceeds by $1.8 million, assuming the maximum number of Units offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same and after deducting underwriters’ fees and estimated offering expenses payable by us. We may also increase or decrease the number of Units we are offering. An increase or decrease of 1,000,000 in the number of Units we are offering would increase or decrease, respectively, the net proceeds from this offering, after deducting placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses payable by us, by $5.5 million, assuming the assumed public offering price stays the same.

We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering for capital expenditures operating capacity, working capital and general corporate purposes. Our net proceeds will be utilized for certain capital expenditures and operating expenditures across all of our divisions. Our management believes our current capital resources coupled with the net proceeds from the offering will be adequate to continue to expand and update the modules of the Research Technology and Processing Center (advanced drying, extraction and isolation) required to operate our business over the next twenty-four months and to complete the Quipropharma laboratory customization for our short term needs over the next twenty-four months.

Our management will have discretion in allocating the net proceeds in accordance with the above priorities and purposes.  The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including the progress of our expansion and development efforts, whether or not we enter into strategic transactions, our general operating costs and expenditures, and the changing needs of our businesses.

We believe that our funds and the net proceeds from this offering will be sufficient to continue our businesses and operations as currently conducted through the end of 2023; however, changing circumstances may cause us to consume capital significantly faster than we currently anticipate.
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DIVIDEND POLICY

We have never paid dividends on our Common Shares. We currently intend to retain all available funds and any future earnings to support operations and to finance the growth and development of our business. As such, we do not intend to declare or pay cash dividends on our Common Shares in the foreseeable future. Any future determination to pay dividends will be made at the discretion of our Board of Directors subject to applicable laws and will depend upon, among other factors, our earnings, operating results, financial condition and current and anticipated cash needs. Our future ability to pay cash dividends on our Common Shares may be limited by the terms of any then-outstanding debt or preferred securities.






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CAPITALIZATION

The following table sets forth our cash and cash equivalents, debt and capitalization as of June 30, 2021:

on an actual basis, except to the extent it has been adjusted to give effect to a 1-for-3 reverse split and consolidation of our Common Shares that was prospectively approved by our board of directors and stockholders on March 8, 2021 and effected on April 30, 2021.
 
on a pro forma basis to give effect to proforma adjustments and the issuances of Common Shares after June 30, 2021 and
 
on a pro forma as adjusted basis, to give effect to the sale by us of the maximum amount of 6,250,000 Units in this offering at an assumed public offering price of $4.80 per Unit, which is the last reported sale price of our Common Shares on NASDAQ on November 11, 2021, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

Our capitalization following the closing of this offering will be adjusted based on the actual public offering price and other terms of this offering determined at pricing. You should read the following table in conjunction with the sections entitled “Use of Proceeds”, “Selected Consolidated Financial Information and Operating Data” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, and our financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this prospectus.

   
As of June 30, 2021
 
   
Actual
   
Pro Forma
   
Pro Forma as adjusted
 
In thousands
 
US$ (1)
   
US$ (1)
   
US$ (1)
 
                   
Cash and cash equivalents
   
18,806
     
27,400
     
46,206
 
Shareholders’ equity:
                       
Common Shares, without par value; 42,024 shares issued and outstanding, 6,250 pro forma, 48,274 pro forma as adjusted
   
38,943
     
30,000
     
68,943
 
Warrants;  9,295 issued and outstanding, 938 pro forma and 10,233 pro forma as adjusted
   
5,305
     
4,500
     
9,805
 
Options 4,202 issued and outstanding
   
2,491
             
2,491
 
Non-controlling interest
   
(154
)
           
(154
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(162
)
           
(162
)
Retained Earnings Deficit
   
(22,384
)
   
(7,100
)
   
(29,484
)
Total shareholders’ equity (deficiency)
   
24,039
     
27,400
     
51,439
 
Total capitalization
     24,039       27,400
      51,439
 
                         
(1) Note all share, warrants and options are adjusted post-split to reflect the 3- for-1 consolidation of our common shares
 

Based on the average exchange rate of $3,571.43, which was the foreign exchange rate on June 30, 2021, as reported by the Bank of Canada, and as used in our unaudited consolidated financial statements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and included elsewhere in this prospectus.

A $0.25 increase or decrease in the assumed public offering price of $4.80 per Unit, which is the last reported sale price of our Common Shares on NASDAQ on November 11, 2021, would increase or decrease, as appropriate, our as adjusted cash and cash equivalents, total shareholders’ equity and total capitalization by approximately $1.6 million, assuming the number of Units offered by us as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus remains the same, and after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us, and excluding the proceeds, if any, from the exercise of Unit Warrants issued in this offering.

Similarly, a 1,000,000 Unit increase or decrease in the number of Units offered by us, based on the assumed public offering price of $4.80 per Unit, would increase or decrease our as adjusted cash and cash equivalents and total shareholders’ equity by approximately $4.8 million, after deducting underwriters discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us, and excluding the proceeds, if any, from the exercise of Unit Warrants issued in this offering.


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DILUTION

Purchasers of the Units in this offering will experience immediate and substantial dilution to the extent of the difference between the public offering price per Common Share paid by the purchasers of the Units in this offering and the pro forma, as adjusted net tangible book value per Common Share immediately after, and giving effect to, this offering.  Dilution results from the fact that the public offering price per Common Share in this offering is substantially in excess of the net tangible book value per Common Share attributable to our existing shareholders for our presently outstanding Common Shares.

Our historical net tangible book value per Common Share is determined by dividing our net tangible book value, which is the book value of our total tangible assets less the book value of our total liabilities, by the number of outstanding Common Shares.  As of June 30, 2021, the historical net tangible book value of our Common Shares was $22,977,000 or $0.55 per Common Share (post-split).

After giving effect to the (i)  sale by us of 6,250,000 Units in this offering at the assumed public offering price of $4.80 per Unit, which is the last reported sale price of our Common Shares on NASDAQ on November 11, 2021, and (ii) receipt by us of the net proceeds of this offering, after deduction of the underwriting discounts and commissions and the estimated offering expenses payable by us, our pro forma, as adjusted net tangible book value as of June 30, 2021 would have been $50,377,000, or $1.04 per Common Share.   The difference between the public offering price per Common Share and the pro forma, net tangible book value per Common Share represents an immediate increase in net tangible book value of $0.49 per Common Share to our existing shareholders, and an immediate dilution in net tangible book value of $3.76 per Common Share to purchasers of Common Shares in this offering.

The following table illustrates, on a post-split basis, this dilution to purchasers in this offering on a per Common Share basis:

Assumed follow-on public offering price per Unit
 
$
4.80
 
Net tangible book value per Common Share before this offering (as of June 30, 2021)
 
$
0.55
 
Increase in net tangible book value per Common Share attributable to purchasers in this offering
 
$
0.49
 
Pro forma, as adjusted net tangible book value per Common Share immediately after this offering
 
$
1.04
 
Dilution in pro forma, as adjusted net tangible book value per Common Share to purchasers in this offering
 
$
3.76
 

The table and information above assume no exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional Common Shares and/or Unit Warrants in this offering.  If the underwriters exercise in full their option to purchase up to 937,500 additional Common Shares and/or up to 468,750  additional Unit Warrants from us, the pro forma, as adjusted net tangible book value per Common Share immediately after this offering would be $1.12 per Common Share, and the dilution in pro forma, as adjusted net tangible book value per Common Share to purchasers in this offering would be $3.68 per Common Share, in each case at a  public offering price of $4.80 per Common Share, and after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.
Each $0.25 increase or decrease in the assumed public offering price of $4.80 per Unit, based on the last reported sale price for our Common Shares on NASDAQ on November 11, 2021, would increase or decrease the as adjusted net tangible book value per Common Share after this offering by $0.03 per Common Share and the dilution per share to investors participating in this offering by $0.25 per Common Share, assuming that the maximum number of Units offered by us, as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, remains the same and after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us and excluding the proceeds, if any, from exercise of the Unit Warrants issued in this offering.

We may also increase or decrease the number of Units we are offering. An increase of 1,000,000 in the number of Units offered by us would increase or decrease our as adjusted net tangible book value per Common Share by approximately $0.10, and the dilution per Common Share to investors participating in this offering by $0.77 after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us and excluding the proceeds, if any, from exercise of the Unit Warrants issued in this offering.

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND OPERATING DATA

The following tables set forth our selected consolidated financial information and operating data as of the year ended December 31, 2020 and for the period of incorporation March 13, 2019 through December 31, 2019.  You should read the following selected consolidated financial information and operating data in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements, and it is qualified in its entirety by reference to, our audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto and the sections entitled “Capitalization” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” each of which are included elsewhere in this prospectus.

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Our selected consolidated statement of income information and operating data for the year ended December 31, 2020, and our related selected consolidated balance sheet information as of December 31, 2020 have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 and for the period from incorporation March 13, 2019 through December 31, 2019 prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), which are included elsewhere in this prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial data as of June 30, 2021 and for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 has been derived from our unaudited interim consolidated financial statements, which are included elsewhere in this prospectus. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments of a normal, recurring nature that are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the unaudited interim periods.

Our historical results for the periods presented below are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future periods.

Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
 
Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2021
   
Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2020
   
Year Ended December 31, 2020
   
March 13, 2019 (inception) through December 31, 2019
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(audited)
   
(audited)
 
Revenues
 
$
2,118
   
$
-
   
$
106
   
$
-
 
                                 
Cost of sales
   
1,106
     
-
     
35
     
-
 
Gross profit
   
1,012
     
-
     
71
     
-
 
Expenses
                               
Consulting and management fees
 
$
2,262
   
$
819
   
$
4,752
     
2,001
 
Professional fees
   
766
     
218
     
794
     
183
 
General office expenses
   
2,661
     
715
     
1,400
     
175
 
Travel expenses
   
143
     
233
     
428
     
306
 
Share based compensation
   
95
     
344
     
4,901
     
107
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
119
     
57
     
113
     
26
 
Research and development
   
85
     
53
     
78
     
21
 
Foreign exchange (gain)
   
(78
)
   
171
     
20
     
6
 
Total Expenses
   
6,053
     
2,610
     
12,486
     
2,825
 
Loss before the undernoted items
   
(5,041
)
   
(2,610
)
   
(12,415
)
   
(2,825
)
Goodwill Impairment
   
-
     
-
     
1,816
     
-
 
Interest expense
   
64
     
72
     
30
     
19
 
Transaction costs
   
-
     
-
     
132
     
-
 
Other income
   
(67
)
   
(81
)
   
(59
)
   
-
 
Bad Debt Expense
   
100
     
-
                 
Net loss for the period
 
$
(5,138
)
 
$
(2,601
)
 
$
(14,334
)
 
$
(2,844
)
                                 
Other comprehensive loss
                               
Exchange differences on foreign operations
   
200
     
(19
)
   
(16
)
   
(23
)
Total comprehensive loss for the period
 
$
(5,338
)
 
$
(2,582
)
 
$
(14,350
)
 
$
(2,821
)
                                 
Net loss attributable to:
                               
Flora Growth Corp.
 
$
(5,097
)
 
$
(2,555
)
 
$
(14,170
)
 
$
(2,824
)
Non-controlling interests
 
$
(41
)
 
$
(46
)
 
$
(164
)
 
$
(20
)
                                 
Comprehensive loss attributable to:
                               
Flora Growth Corp.
 
$
(5,297
)
 
$
(2,536
)
 
$
(14,186
)
 
$
(2,801
)
Non-controlling interests
 
$
(41
)
 
$
(46
)
 
$
(164
)
 
$
(20
)
                                 
Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to Flora Growth Corp.
 
$
(0.13
)
 
$
(0.09
)
 
$
(0.16
)
 
$
(0.06
)
Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding – basic and diluted
   
39,604
     
29,257
     
89,704
     
44,676
 
                                 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the sections of this prospectus entitled “Selected Consolidated Financial Information and Operating Data” and “Business”, and our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto, included elsewhere in this prospectus. In addition to historical financial information, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our current plans, expectations, estimates and beliefs.  Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those discussed below and elsewhere in this prospectus, particularly in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

Overview

We cultivate and process natural, medicinal-grade cannabis oil and high-quality cannabis derived medical and wellbeing products and supply these premium products to large channel distributors, including pharmacies, medical clinics, and cosmetic companies.   We are an early-stage private company headquartered in Canada.  Our agricultural and processing operations are in Colombia.  We just began to generate revenues in August 2020 through our Flora Beauty LLC subsidiary, in October 2020 through our Hemp Textiles subsidiaries, and in December 2020 following acquisitions of our Cronomed, Breeze, and Kasa subsidiaries.  Our acquisitions have generated revenues as stand-alone entities:  Cronomed since March 2005; Breeze since January 2013; and Kasa since July 2013.

Flora has begun commercial cannabis harvesting in Q3 of 2021 with high CBD strains being the first crop. High THC strains were licensed through the required agricultural study with the Colombian regulators  and should be available in October 2021.  Flora has constructed sufficient processing infrastructure  to complete the harvesting and drying of the commercial material.  We will not have the ability to extract and test Cannabinoid oil (THC and CBD) in material amounts   until our Research Technology and Processing Center has been completed, which we expect will become operational in late 2021. The production facility is intended to dry, trim and store our products on a large commercial scale, to produce oil extracts, to access needed facilities and labor and to achieve large channel distribution of our products.

Effective October 15, 2019, we acquired 90% of our Colombian subsidiary, Cosechemos, which is licensed in Colombia to cultivate, produce and distribute CBD medical cannabis for use in Colombia and for  international export.  We have one property under lease, the Cosechemos Farm, in Giron, Santander, Colombia, which is a 361-hectare property.  We also have the option to lease the Palagu Farms, in Puerto Boyaca, Colombia. Our main Colombian operations are currently in Giron, Colombia.  Our Palagua Farms comprise two contiguous farms for a total of 2,132 hectares.

We are currently in discussions with distributors for the distribution of our products from Cosechemos.  Such discussions are preliminary in nature as we focus on building a commercial cultivation at the Cosehemos farm.  We will require adequate funding from this offering to fulfill these business objectives and enter into definitive agreements with distributors.

On July 16, 2019, we signed a share purchase agreement with Guillermo Andres Ramirez Martinez, Guillermo Ramirez Cabrales and Oscar Mauricio Franco Ulloa, who we refer to as the Cosechemos Vendors, to purchase 90% of Cosechemos. Pursuant to the share purchase agreement, we acquired 4,500 shares of Cosechemos. As consideration for the Cosechemos shares, we paid $80,000 to the Cosechemos Vendors, and granted the Cosechemos Vendors a 10% non-dilutive, free carried interest in Cosechemos, which we refer to as the Free Carry. The Free Carry will terminate upon our investing an aggregate of $25,000,000 in Cosechemos. 

On October 2, 2019, we signed a shareholders’ agreement with the Cosechemos Vendors and Cosechemos, the legal and beneficial owner of 100% interest of non-psychoactive cannabis license in Colombia.  Pursuant to our shareholders agreement with the Cosechemos Vendors and Cosechemos, we are required to fund the operations of Cosechemos and the Cosechemos Vendors’ equity interest in Cosechemos cannot be diluted by such funding during the time that the Free Carry is in effect. Upon the termination of the Free Carry, the Cosechemos Vendors will be required, if needed by Cosechemos, to fund the operations of Cosechemos on a pro rata basis or risk having their equity interest in Cosechemos be diluted. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, we are required to pay the Cosechemos Vendors, as a one-time payment, $750,000 within 60 days of Cosechemos earning a net income of $10,000,000.

Pursuant to a lease agreement, dated May 2, 2018, between C.I. Gramaluz S.C.A. and Cosechemos, Cosechemos has leased the Cosechemos farm, which is a 361 hectare property in Giron, Santander, Colombia. Effective September 1, 2019, Cosechemos shall pay a monthly fee of approximately $2,900 (COP10,000,000). On March 1, 2020, the monthly fee was increased to approximately $5,800 (COP20,000,000). Cosechemos has a right to purchase the Cosechemos Farm at a price to be determined by an arm’s length third party appraiser from the real estate association of Bogota, Colombia.

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Pursuant to an option to lease agreement, dated December 27, 2018, between Waldshut C.V. and Cosechemos, Cosechemos has the option to lease the Palagua Farm I.  Pursuant to an option to lease agreement dated, December 27, 2018, between Vicalvaro C.V. and Cosechemos, Cosechemos has the option to lease the Palagua Farm II. The Palagua Farm I is a 700 hectare property in Palagua, Boyaca, Colombia. The Palagua Farm II is a 1,432 hectare property in Palagua, Boyaca, Colombia. The Palagua Farm I and Palagua Farm II, which, together, we refer to as the Palagua Farms, are contiguous to each other. The Palagua Farms are approximately 300 kilometers from the Cosechemos Farm.  Pursuant to the option to lease agreements for the Palagua Farms, Cosechemos will pay approximately $28.13 (COP$95,879) per month for each hectare of the Palagua Farms being used to cultivate cannabis by Cosechemos.

On December 29, 2020, we acquired 90% of Kasa Wholefoods Company SAS Colombia (“Kasa”), pursuant to a share purchase agreement (the “Kasa Purchase Agreement”) with Santiago Mora Bahamon, Laura Londono Tapia, Pablo Silva and Stefan Lauer, who we refer to as the Kasa Vendors.  Pursuant to Kasa Purchase Agreement, we acquired 18,000 shares of Kasa (the “Kasa Shares”).  As consideration for the Kasa Shares, we agreed to pay $148,300 in cash to the Kasa Vendors in the percentages set forth in the Kasa Purchase Agreement and to discharge the liabilities of the Kasa Vendors in the amount of $87,300, for aggregate consideration of $235,600.

On December 29, 2020, we acquired 90% of Breeze Laboratory SAS (“Breeze”), pursuant to, pursuant to a share purchase agreement (the “Breeze Purchase Agreement”) with Ángel Miguel Ramírez, Roberto Barreto and Sandra Milena Barreto Garzón, who we refer to as the Breeze Vendors.  Pursuant to the Breeze Purchase Agreement, we acquired 46,800 shares of Breeze (the “Breeze Shares”).  As consideration for the Breeze Shares, we agreed to pay $147,300 in cash to the Breeze Vendors in the percentages set forth in the Breeze Purchase Agreement and to discharge the liabilities of the Breeze Vendors in the amount of $58,900 for aggregate consideration of $206,200. Pursuant to the Breeze Purchase Agreement, in the event that we elect to merge Breeze and Cronomed, we are required to issue that number of shares of the combined entity to the Breeze Vendors such that collectively the Breeze Vendors would own a 5% equity interest in the combined entity.  In the event that we elect not to merge Breeze and Cronomed and instead sell such shares to an arm’s length third party, at the Breeze Vendors’ sole option, we have agreed to (a) pay to the Breeze Vendors COP$700 million (approximately USD$199,829); (b) pay to the Breeze Vendors 5% of the proceeds from the sale of such shares to the third party; or (c) transfer 10% of such shares to the Breeze Vendors with 8 business days’ notice of any such decision.

On December 18, 2020, we acquired 100% of Grupo Farmaceutico Cronomed SAS (“Cronomed”), pursuant to a share purchase agreement (the “Cronomed Purchase Agreement”) with Luis Gerardo Tovar Osorio, Lucelida Castañeda de Corredor, Inversiones Multicentro S.A.S., Adriana Elizabeth Pérez Medina, Angie Zulanny Jiménez Castellanos, Diego Fernando Ramírez Pardo, Orladis Acero de Ospina, Mary Luz Gonzales Cortés, Olga Lucia Ruge León, Pharmades S.A.S., María Yolima Pedraza Moreno, Diana Patricia Elizalde Arias, Jair Fernely Osuna López and Inversiones Montearroyo Asociados S.A.S., who we refer to as the Cronomed Vendors.  Pursuant to the Cronomed Purchase Agreement, we acquired 134 shares of Cronomed. As consideration for the Cronomed Shares, we agreed to pay COP$3,468,631,200 (approximately USD$992,000) to the Cronomed Vendors in the percentages set forth in the Cronomed Purchase Agreement. Cronomed has subsequently changed its name to Flora Labs S.A.S.

On December 29, 2020, we were assigned (i) a 10% membership interest in Flora Beauty LLC (5% owned by Andrés Restrepo and 5% owned by Luis Merchan); (ii) a 10% membership interest in Hemp Textiles & Co LLC owned by Luis Merchan; and (iii) a 20% membership interest in Hemp Textiles SAS (5% owned by Santiago Mora Bahamón, 5% owned by Luis Merchan and 10% owned by Nicolás Vásquez). As consideration for the assignment of such membership interests, we granted 190,000 shares of our Common Shares (on pre-split basis), and 63,333 shares of our Common Shares (on a post-split basis) to Mr. Restrepo; 190,000 shares of our Common Shares (on pre-split basis), and 63,333 shares of our Common Shares (on a post-split basis) to Mr. Vazquez; 95,000 shares of our Common Shares (on a pre-split basis), and 31,667 shares of our Common Shares (on a post-split basis) to Mr. Bahamón; and paid $300 to Mr. Merchan, who was appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer by our Board on December 16, 2020.

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Recent Developments

Reverse Split and Consolidation

On March 8, 2021, our board of directors and stockholders approved a prospective reverse split and consolidation of our common shares in a range of 1 for 2 and 7, which consolidation was effected April 30, 2021 in a reverse split ratio of 1-for-3.  The reverse split and consolidation combines each three outstanding common shares into one common share and adjusts the conversion prices of our convertible securities. No fractional shares are expected to be issued in connection with the reverse split and consolidation, and any fractional shares resulting from the reverse split and consolidation are rounded down to the nearest whole share. All references to common shares, options to purchase common shares, restricted stock, share data, per share data and related information will be retroactively adjusted, where applicable, in this prospectus to reflect the reverse split and consolidation of our common shares as if it had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented.  Reference to “post-split” below are references to the number of our common shares after giving effect to this split.

Completed Acquisitions

Effective December 29, 2020, we acquired (i) a 90% equity interest in Kasa pursuant to the Kasa Purchase Agreement; (ii) a 90% equity interest in Breeze pursuant to the Breeze Purchase Agreement; and effective December 18, 2020 we acquired a 100% equity interest in Cronomed pursuant to the Cronomed Purchase Agreement.

On January 12, 2021, the Company acquired certain assets from Laboratorios Quipropharma SAS (“Quipropharma”), The purchase price is COP$1,200,000,000 ($350,000) which has been fully paid  The Company also entered into an agreement with Quipropharma to purchase certain real estate assets for at total of COP$3,940,000,000 ($1,143,000). Subsequent to year end the Company advanced COP$1,300,000,000 ($377,000) related to the real estate acquisition.

Assignment of Interests

On December 29, 2020, we were assigned (i) a 10% membership interest in Flora Beauty LLC (5% owned by Andrés Restrepo and 5% owned by Luis Merchan); (ii) a 10% membership interest in Hemp Textiles & Co LLC owned by Luis Merchan; and (iii) a 20% membership interest in Hemp Textiles SAS (5% owned by Santiago Mora Bahamón, 5% owned by Luis Merchan and 10% owned by Nicolás Vásquez). As consideration for the assignment of such membership interests, we granted 190,000 shares of our Common Shares (on pre-split basis), and 63,333 shares of our Common Shares (on a post-split basis) to Mr. Restrepo; 190,000 shares of our Common Shares (on pre-split basis), and 63,333 shares of our Common Shares (on a post-split basis) to Mr. Vazquez; 95,000 shares of our Common Shares (on a pre-split basis), and 31,667 shares of our Common Shares (on a post-split basis) to Mr. Bahamón; and paid $300 to Mr. Merchan, who was appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer by our Board on December 16, 2020.

Koch & Gsell Letter of intent

On June 24, 2021, Flora signed a letter of intent to acquire 100% the outstanding equity interests of Koch & Gsell for consideration of CHF 20 million (Swiss Francs), or approximately US$22.2M, to be satisfied by the issuance of Flora common shares and repayment of Koch & Gsell outstanding debt. Koch & Gsell (K&G) is a Swiss brand and manufacturing company founded in 2015, that launched a new, innovative tobacco-and-hemp cigarette. In summer 2019, K&G further launched an industrially manufactured pre-roll cigarette containing pure hemp and has taken steps to protect the method they use to manufacture their hemp products.

Under the Heimat brand, Koch & Gsell has become one of the leading brands in the Swiss market for industrially manufactured hemp cigarettes and manufactures and distributes a range of hemp products that contain less than 1% THC, including pure hemp and blended hemp and tobacco cigarettes, as well as bulk flower and teas in over 2,500 stores across Switzerland.

As part of the potential  transaction, Flora anticipates acquiring all of Koch & Gsell’s hemp, blended hemp and tobacco cigarette manufacturing technology. The proprietary cigarette manufacturing technology can produce over 40,000 packs of 20 cigarettes per day. The technology is patented in over 80 jurisdictions throughout the world, where Flora anticipates bringing this technology into new markets to produce hemp, cannabis, or blended cigarette products, utilizing Flora’s high-quality, low-cost cannabis input.  As of June 30, 2021, we had provided Koch and Gsell with a $275,000 loan to provide them with additional working capital.  The loan is secured and bears interest at LIBOR plus 1%.

The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including due diligence to the satisfaction of both parties and the entering into of definitive agreements.
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Acquisition of Vessel Brand Inc.

On  November 12, 2021, we   acquired 100% of the capital stock of Vessel Brand Inc. (“Vessel”), a developer and retailer of high-end cannabis consumer technology, such as vape pens and associated accessories throughout the United States and internationally. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Vessel distributes its premium hardware and accessories throughout the United States and internationally and has numerous high-margin products in its development pipeline to drive incremental revenue and market share growth in new and existing categories.

The  acquisition by Flora of Vessel is expected to be a substantive addition to the Flora brand portfolio as a rapidly growing company. Further,  we expect to leverage Vessel’s in-house design, sales, and marketing expertise to conduct an  evaluation of Flora’s existing global brand and product portfolio. As part of this process, the Vessel team will develop a strategic plan to maximize consumer experience and resonance, increase market share and positioning, and reengineer the Flora brand portfolio, while staying true to its values, to make every consumer experience more expressive and personal. 

Pursuant to a certain merger agreement between Flora, Vessel and certain related third parties, dated October 27, 2021 (the “Merger Agreement”),  at the closing of the transaction (the “Closing”), Vessel  was merged into a wholly owned subsidiary of Flora, and Flora  acquired 100% of the equity interests of Vessel for consideration consisting of $8.0 million in cash and 4,557,318 privately issued Flora common shares.   Certain shareholders of Vessel that  received in excess of a majority of the Flora common shares issued as part of the transaction consideration,  entered into lock-up agreements restricting the transfer of such common shares for a period of six (6) months from the Closing.

Hoshi Investment

On August 24, 2021, we closed our previously announced €2 million investment in Hoshi International Inc. (“Hoshi”) while also increasing our fully-diluted investment in Hoshi through a securities swap with Hoshi.  Hoshi is a European focused, fully integrated medical cannabis company led by a team of renowned cannabis entrepreneurs. Hoshi is focused on developing and operationalizing assets across the global cannabis industry with an emphasis on cultivating, manufacturing, and distributing cannabis products throughout the EU. Hoshi is uniquely positioned to become a leading provider of cannabis and derivative products for the emerging European market. In connection with the securities swap, we received 2,000,000 warrants from Hoshi management to acquire 2,000,000 common shares of Hoshi in exchange for 225,000 Flora common shares. This exchange is expected to strengthen the long-term strategic alignment between Hoshi management and us as well as increase Flora’s stake in Hoshi. As a component of the securities swap, the common shares Hoshi management  received  are subject to a lock-up period of the lesser of  nine months or the listing of Hoshi’s shares on a stock exchange.
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In addition, we signed a binding memorandum of agreement with Hoshi underlying the investment pursuant to which Hoshi shall:
name Flora as its preferred supplier of genetic material and finished cannabis derivative products, provided all regulatory and quality standards are met and subject to entering into a definitive agreement by no later than December 1, 2021;
(a) grant Flora a right of first refusal to supply any cannabis oil or derivative products acquired by Hoshi or any of its affiliates at its Malta processing facility, provided regulatory and quality standards are met; and (b) consult with Flora on equipment for processing and production to be installed in its Malta processing facility, including review of equipment, GMP design schematics, and proposed products to be manufactured in Malta, subject to entering into a definitive agreement by no later than December 1, 2021;
use commercially reasonable efforts to grant Flora access to its European Union Good Manufacturing Practices (“EU-GMP”) auditors for the purposes of assisting Flora to obtain the EU-GMP certification at its Cosechemos Ya S.A.S. subsidiary in Colombia;
use commercially reasonable efforts to assist with the development of Flora’s operations in Malta and Portugal; and
Luis Merchan being named to the board of directors of Hoshi
Kalaya Joint Venture

On July 26, 2021, we signed a non-binding letter of intent with Avaria Inc. (“Avaria”) to form a joint venture (the “Kalaya JV”) for the purposes of importing and distributing Avaria’s award winning “Kalaya” pain cream products across Flora’s network in Central and Latin America with the option to distribute to other countries around the world. Privately owned and operated since 1995 by experienced medical professionals, Avaria Inc, doing business as Avaria Health & Beauty Corp., has over 20 years of experience in the formulation, manufacturing and sale of topical creams, oils, emulsions, liquids, lotions, gels and salves. Avaria Health & Beauty Corp. brands enjoy distribution at all levels of retail and online, domestically, as well as in select international markets.
Upon entering into the Kalaya JV, we expect to manage the registration, sales, and distribution of KaLaya products in Colombia, Mexico, and other LATAM countries, while Avaria is expected to supply finished product to the Kalaya JV. The profits from the sale of KaLaya products under the Kalaya JV will be divided equally between Flora and Avaria.Further, we will work to produce KaLaya’s CBD-infused products using cannabis from our cultivation facility. These products are expected to be distributed across LATAM using our established distribution channels, with the aim of exporting to the U.S. market, where Avaria is currently launching the KaLaya brand. Avaria does not currently hold a license in Canada to produce cannabis derived versions of its products at a commercial scale.

The Kalaya JV is subject to customary conditions including each of Flora and Avaria being satisfied with their due diligence reviews and the parties entering into a definitive agreement.
Lamborghini License Agreement
On November 9, 2021, we entered into an exclusive license agreement with Tonino Lamborghini S.P.A. ("TL") for the manufacturing, promotion and distribution of Tonino Lamborghini branded beverages using Cannabidiol ("CBD") and Cannabigerol ("CBG") for North America and Colombia. The initial products for launch in 2022 will include cold coffee drinks, vitamin waters and fresh juices. Flora also retains the right of first refusal ("ROFR") on any or all additional Tonino Lamborghini products containing cannabinoids for the territory which may include, but are not limited to; beverages, edibles, wellness or other ingestibles and for the expansion or addition of new geographic regions or territories. The Flora/TL beverages will be all marketed with high-end positioning among competing fast-moving consumer goods of similar product quality. The agreement is based on an initial three year term with a projected five million units (individual beverages) sold within that period. Flora, may at its option, cancel the agreement after one year with no penalty or additional charges. The license agreement includes a minimum guaranteed royalty ("MGR") of $250,000 USD in year one of the agreement that increases with the scope and size of the projected sales in each subsequent year.
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Results of Operations

Six month period ended June 30, 2021 for the Company as compared with the six month period ended June 30, 2020.

The following table sets forth key components of our results of operations for the six month period ended June 30, 2021 for the Company as compared with the six month period ended June 30, 2020.

Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
 
Six Months Period Ended June 30, 2021
   
Six Months Period Ended June 30, 2020
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Revenues
 
$
2,118
   
$
-
 
                 
Cost of sales
   
1,106
     
-
 
Gross profit
   
1,012
     
-
 
Expenses
               
Consulting and management fees
 
$
2,262
   
$
819
 
Professional fees
   
766
     
218
 
General office expenses
   
2,661
     
715
 
Travel expenses
   
143
     
233
 
Share based compensation
   
95
     
344
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
119
     
57
 
Research and development
   
85
     
53
 
Foreign exchange (gain)
   
(78
)
   
171
 
Total Expenses
   
6,053
     
2,610
 
Loss before the undernoted items
   
(5,041
)
   
(2,610
)
Goodwill Impairment
   
-
     
-
 
Interest expense
   
64
     
72
 
Transaction costs
   
-
     
-
 
Other income
   
(67
)
   
(81
)
Bad Debt Expense
   
100
     
-
 
Net loss for the period
 
$
(5,138
)
 
$
(2,601
)
                 
Other comprehensive loss
               
Exchange differences on foreign operations
   
200
     
(19
)
Total comprehensive loss for the period
 
$
(5,338
)
 
$
(2,582
)
                 

Revenue

To date, we have generated minimal revenues from our planned operations. We generated $2.1 million in revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to no in revenues for the same period in the prior year. We have a very limited operating history upon which to base an evaluation of our business and prospects. Our short operating history may hinder our ability to successfully meet our objectives and makes it difficult for potential investors to evaluate our business or prospective operations.
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Net Loss

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, we reported a net loss of $5.14 million, or $0.13 per share, compared to $2.60 million, or $0.09 per share, in net losses for the same period in the prior year. We had a working capital of $18.24 million as at June 30, 2021 compared to $14.89 million as of June 30, 2020.

Research and Development Expenses

Our research and development expenses were approximately $85,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to approximately $53,000 for the same period in the prior year.  Research and development expenses to date consist primarily of contract research fees, manufacturing, consultant fees, and study related costs related to cultivation of cannabis in Colombia. We provided funding to Cosechemos for the research and development of producing medicinal CBD oil.

Consulting and Management Fees

We recorded consulting and management fees of $2.26 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $0.82 million for the same period in the prior year.

Professional Fees

We recorded professional fees of $0.77 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $0.22 million for the same period in the prior year. Most of the fees relate to legal and audit fees to prepare the materials related to our initial public offering on Form F-1.

General and Administrative and Travel Expenses

General and administrative expenses were $2.66 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $0.72 million for the same period in the prior year. These expenses were mostly attributable to expenses incurred in connection with the Company’s initial public offering and our support of the Company’s operations in Columbia             .

Year Ended December 31, 2020 for the Company as compared with the period from March 13, 2019 (inception) to December 31, 2019

The following table sets forth key components of our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020 for the Company as compared with the period from March 13, 2019 (inception) to December 31, 2019.
             
Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
 
Year Ended December 31, 2020
   
March 13, 2019 (inception) through December 31, 2019
 
   
(audited)
   
(audited)
 
Revenues
 
$
106
   
$
-
 
                 
Cost of sales
   
35
     
-
 
Gross profit
   
71
     
-
 
Expenses
               
Consulting and management fees
 
$
4,752
     
2,001
 
Professional fees
   
794
     
183
 
General office expenses
   
1,400
     
175
 
Travel expenses
   
428
     
306
 
Share based compensation
   
4,901
     
107
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
113
     
26
 
Research and development
   
78
     
21
 
Foreign exchange (gain)
   
20
     
6
 
Total Expenses
   
12,486
     
2,825
 
Loss before the undernoted items
   
(12,415
)
   
(2,825
)
Goodwill Impairment
   
1,816
     
-
 
Interest expense
   
30
     
19
 
Transaction costs
   
132
     
-
 
Other income
   
(59
)
   
-
 
Net loss for the period
 
$
(14,334
)
 
$
(2,844
)
                 
Other comprehensive loss
               
Exchange differences on foreign operations
   
(16
)
   
(23
)
Total comprehensive loss for the period
 
$
(14,350
)
 
$
(2,821
)

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Revenue

To date, we have generated minimal revenues from our planned operations. We generated $106,000 in revenues for the year ended December 31, 2020. We have a very limited operating history upon which to base an evaluation of our business and prospects. Our short operating history may hinder our ability to successfully meet our objectives and makes it difficult for potential investors to evaluate our business or prospective operations.

Net Loss

For the year ended December 31, 2020, we reported a net loss of $14,334,363 (for the period from March 13, 2019 (inception) to December 31, 2019 - $2,844,111) or $0.16 per share (for the period from March 13, 2019 (inception) to December 31, 2019 - $0.06 per share). We had a working capital of $14,888,184 as at December 31, 2020 (2019 – working capital deficit of $1,770,818).

On March 15, 2019, we granted 7,000,000 founder warrants (2,333,333 founder warrants on a post-split basis) to executive officers and directors with an exercise price of $0.05 per Common Share. The fair market value of the warrants was estimated to be $21,154 using the Black Scholes option pricing model. On June 28, 2019, we also granted 7,000,000 options (2,333,333 options on a post-split basis) to directors, officers and consultants of the Company with an exercise price of $0.05 per Common Share. The options vested immediately. The fair market value of the options was estimated to be $85,870 using the Black Scholes option pricing model.

We have and expect to continue to report negative earnings until our cannabis development program finds and develops producing assets. We will continue to utilize proceeds from financing and equity issuances to fund our cannabis program and general and administrative operating costs.

Goodwill Impairment

Goodwill impairment was $1,816,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020 (2019 – nil), which was related to the goodwill acquired on the Kasa, Breeze and Cronomed acquisitions.

Research and Development Expenses

Our research and development expenses were $78,480 for the year ended December 31, 2020 (for the period from March 13, 2019 (inception) to December 31, 2019 - $21,040).  Research and development expenses to date consist primarily of contract research fees, manufacturing, consultant fees, and study related costs related to cultivation of cannabis in Colombia.

We provided funding to Cosechemos for the research and development of producing medicinal CBD oil.

Consulting and Management Fees

We recorded consulting and management fees of $4,752,368 for the year ended December 31, 2020 (for the period from March 13, 2019 (inception) to December 31, 2019 - $2,000,508).  On December 22, 2020, the Company issued 4,000,000 (1,333,333 Common Shares on a post-split basis) common shares to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, valued at $2,560,000 based on the estimated current stock price of $0.64 per common share. On June 27, 2019, we granted bonuses of $1,400,000 to our consultants, directors and officers. The bonuses were settled by the issuance of 70,000,000 Common Shares (23,333,333 Common Shares on a post-split basis) at a price of $0.02 per share for a value of $1,400,000 based on the value of services agreed upon by us and our consultants, directors, officers. Of the 70,000,000 Common Shares (23,333,333 Common Shares on a post-split basis) issued, a total of 14,950,000 Common Shares (4,983,333 Common Shares on a post-split basis) with a value of $299,000 were granted to our directors and officers.

Professional Fees

We recorded professional fees of $794,240 for the year ended December 31, 2020 (for the period from March 13, 2019 (inception) to December 31, 2019 - $182,900). Most of the fees relate to legal and audit fees to prepare the Regulation A+ Tier 2 materials related to the Regulation A Offering (defined below).

General and Administrative and Travel Expenses

General and administrative expenses of $1,400,280 for the year ended December 31, 2020 (for the period from March 13, 2019 (inception) to December 31, 2019 - $175,296) were related to filing fees for the Regulation A+ Tier 2 materials for the Regulation A Offering, rent and promotion costs. We recorded $427,742 for the year ended December 31, 2020 (for the period from March 13, 2019 (inception) to December 31, 2019 - $305,874) in travel expenses for various trips related to the subsidiaries and the Company’s promotion.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following table sets forth the major components of our statements and consolidated statements of cash flows for the periods presented.

                         
 (in thousands of United States dollars)
 
Six Months ended June 30, 2021
   
Six Months ended June 30, 2020
   
Year ended December 31, 2020
   
For the period from March 13, 2019 (inception) to December 31, 2019
 
Cash from operating activities
 
$
(5,770
)
 
$
(2,137
)
 
$
(8,421
)
 
$
(454
)
Cash from financing activities
 
$
14,419
   
$
10,236
   
$
25,816
   
$
1,005
 
Cash from investing activities
 
$
(5,171
)
 
$
(1,624
)
 
$
(2,164
)
 
$
(431
)
Effect of exchange rate change
 
$
(195
)
 
$
76
   
$
152
   
$
20
 
Change in cash during the period
 
$
3,283
   
$
6,551
   
$
15,383
   
$
140
 
Cash, beginning of period
 
$
15,523
   
$
140
   
$
140
   
$
-
 
Cash, end of period
 
$
18,806
   
$
6,691
   
$
15,523
   
$
140
 

At June 30, 2021 and at December 31, 2020, we had working capital of $18.24 million and $14.89 million, respectively.  Our primary cash flow needs are for the development of our cannabis activities, administrative expenses and for general working capital.

At present, we have not had any production and consequently no revenue generating assets or operations. Our continued existence is dependent on our ability to obtain necessary financing to complete the development of our cannabis operations and/or other potential projects and attain future profitable production. At present, we have no established sources of income and the success of our growth and development programs will be contingent upon our ability to raise sufficient equity financing on favorable terms. We do not expect to generate any internal cash flows to finance the development costs in the foreseeable future.

Initial Public Offering

We raised $16,667,000 in our initial public offering in May 2021 by issuing 3,33,333 Common Shares at an initial public offering price of $5.00 per share.

Regulation A Offering

We raised $29,997,195 under an offering of units under Tier 2 of Regulation A under Section 3(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, that closed upon the sale of the maximum units in December 2020 (the “Regulation A Offering”).  Each Unit is comprised of one Common Share and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant to purchase one additional Common Share at an exercise price of $1.00 per whole warrant share ($3.00 on a post-split basis), subject to certain adjustments, over an 18-month exercise period following the date of issuance of the warrant. The Units were offered at a purchase price of $0.75 ($2.25 on a post-split basis) per Unit.

Quiprofarma Advance

As at June 30, 2021, the Company had provided an advance of $78,000 to Laboratorios Quiprofarma S.A.S. (“Quiprofarma”).  The purpose of making this advance was for a prepayment of the purchase price on the asset acquisition that was closed subsequent to December 31, 2020.  See Note 24.

QuestCap Loan

On August 6, 2019, we entered into a loan agreement with QuestCap Inc. (formerly Copper One Inc.), as amended on September 12, 2019, for a loan to us of up to $500,000 of which $497,514 of principal was drawn down by us in borrowings prior to repayment (December 31, 2019 - $497,514). The loan is a United States dollar loan which bears interest at 10% annually, is unsecured, and is payable on demand. As at December 31, 2019, the interest payable on the loan was $15,784. Stan Bharti, our former Chairman and Deborah Battiston, our former Chief Financial Officer also served in those roles at QuestCap Inc. These funds were sent to provide support to Cosechemos and to provide working capital for our Company. On January 31, 2020, the loan was repaid in the amount of $521,341; $497,514 to principal and $23,827 to interest.

Sulliden Mining Capital Loan

On November 6, 2019 we entered into a loan agreement with Sulliden Mining Capital Inc. for a loan to us of up to $525,000 of which $501,941 of principal was drawn down by us in borrowings prior to repayment (December 31, 2019 - $495,613). The loan is a United States dollar loan which bears interest at 12% annually, is unsecured, and was due on March 31, 2020. As at December 31, 2019, the interest payable on the loan was $3,681. Stan Bharti, our former Chairman and Deborah Battiston, our former Chief Financial Officer,  served as Interim Chief Executive Officer and former Chief Financial Officer, respectively of Sulliden Mining. These funds were sent to provide support to Cosechemos and to provide working capital for the Company. On January 31, 2020, the loan was repaid in the amount of $510,557; $501,941 to principal and $8,616 to interest.


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Q Gold Resources Loan

On June 18, 2019, we entered into a loan agreement in favor of Q Gold Resources Ltd. for an amount of $16,667. The loan bears interest at 10% annually, is unsecured, and is payable on demand. As at December 31, 2019, the interest payable on the loan was $895. Deborah Battiston is the former Chief Financial Officer and Fred Leigh is a former director of the Company. Deborah Battiston is the Chief Financial Officer and Fred Leigh is the former Chief Executive Officer and a former director of Q Gold. These funds were sent to provide support to Cosechemos and to provide working capital for the Company. On March 6, 2020, the loan was repaid in the amount of $17,637; $16,667 to principal and $970 to interest.

Kasa Loan

On January 1, 2020, a loan was oustanding to Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S, or Kasa.  The loan accrues interest with an annual interest rate of 5%, is unsecured, and is payable on demand.  As at June 30, 2020, we have a loan receivable of $218,324 (December 31, 2019 - $91,087) of which $216,000 (December 31, 2019 - $91,000) is principal and $2,324 (December 31, 2019 - $87) is interest.  The purpose for the loan was to provide working capital prior to the completion of the acquisition.

Newdene Loan

On February 12, 2020, we made a loan of $1,000,000 to Newdene Gold Inc., or Newdene.  The loan accrues interest with an annual interest rate of 6% and is payable six months following the closing date of February 12, 2020.  The loan is secured by a securities pledge agreement in favor of our Company creating a security interest of 2,000,000 Common Shares (666,667 Common Shares on a post-split basis).  On November 23, 2020, the loan of $1,000,000 plus interest of $47,000 was repaid in full.

Consultancies Loan

On April 17, 2020, we made a loan of CAD$100,000 ($70,811) to Consultancies and Consultancies of Latam by GM LLC, or Consultancies.  The loan accrues interest with an annual interest rate of 5% and is payable sixty days following the closing date of April 17, 2020.  The loan to Consultancies and Consultancies of Latam by GM LLC of CAD$100,000 ($70,811) plus interest of $2,000 has been repaid in full via services provided.

We do not pay dividends and, other than the debt discussed above, had no long-term debt or bank facilities, other than our lease liability.

Plan of Operations

As noted above, the continuation of our current plan of operations requires us to raise significant additional capital. If we are successful in raising capital through the sale of Common Shares offered for sale in this offering, we believe that we will have sufficient cash resources to fund our plan of operations through the end of 2023. If we are unable to do so, we may have to curtail and possibly cease some operations. We intend to use the net proceeds from the offering for operating capacity, working capital and general corporate purposes.

During 2019 and 2020, we operated a 2-hectare Pilot Program at the Cosechemos Farm.  Pursuant to the Pilot Program, we have constructed one nursery and propagation center (an aggregate of 1,000 square meters) at the Cosechemos Farm where we planted 7,800 seedlings of non-psychoactive cannabis.  We harvested and processed the non-psychoactive cannabis from the Pilot Program resulting in a defined budget for dry flower productivity per plant and stabilization of certain genetic strains for our planned commercial cannabis production.  The Pilot Program assisted management in establishing what management believes is a viable agronomic management plan for cultivation in the Colombian geographic, organic and outdoor conditions. 

We continually evaluate our plan of operations to determine the manner in which we can most effectively utilize our limited cash resources. The timing of completion of any aspect of our plan of operations is highly dependent upon the availability of cash to implement that aspect of the plan and other factors beyond our control. There is no assurance that we will successfully obtain the required capital or revenues, or, if obtained, that the amounts will be sufficient to fund our ongoing operations.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”).  The preparation of interim financial statements in accordance with International Accounting Standards (“IAS”) 34, Interim Financial Reporting, requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying our accounting policies.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting pronouncements not yet adopted

Certain new standards, interpretations, amendments and improvements to existing standards were issued by the IASB or IFRIC that are mandatory for accounting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019 or later periods. The following have not yet been adopted and are being evaluated to determine their impact on the Company.

IFRS 3 – Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”) was amended in October 2018 to clarify the definition of a business.  This amended definition states that a business must include inputs and a process and clarified that the process must be substantive and the inputs and process must together significantly contribute to operating outputs.  In addition it narrows the definitions of a business by focusing the definition of outputs on goods and services provided to customers and other income from ordinary activities, rather than on providing dividends or other economic benefits directly to investors or lowering costs and added a test that makes it easier to conclude that a company has acquired a group of assets, rather than a business, if the value of the assets acquired is substantially all concentrated in a single asset or group of similar assets.  The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020.  Earlier adoption is permitted.

For acquisitions that do not meet the definition of a business under IFRS 3, the Company follows International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 37 and IAS 38 guidelines for asset acquisition, where the consideration paid is allocated to assets acquired based on fair values on the acquisition date and transactions costs are capitalized and allocated to the assets acquired.

IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements (“IAS 1”) and IAS 8 – Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors (“IAS 8”) were amended in October 2018 to refine the definition of materiality and clarify its characteristics.  The revised definition focuses on the idea that information is material if omitting, misstating or obscuring it could reasonably be expected to influence decisions that the primary users of general purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements.  The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020.  Earlier adoption is permitted.

Trend Information

Because we are still in the start-up phase and have only recently commenced operations, we are unable to identify any recent trends in revenue or expenses. Thus, we are unable to identify any known trends, uncertainties, demands, commitments or events involving our business that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our revenues, income from operations, profitability, liquidity or capital resources, or that would cause the reported financial information in this offering to not be indicative of future operating results or financial condition.

Restatement Disclosure

In December 2020, we engaged Davidson & Company LLP, Chartered Accountants (“Davidson”) as our new PCAOB registered accounting firm to audit our financial statements. As part of a re-audit conducted by Davidson of our financial statements for the period March 13, 2019 (inception), to December 31, 2019, under PCAOB auditing standards, we have included disclosures in the audited financial statements related to changes in expenditures that were not appropriately recorded and founders' warrants that were revalued.  For our unaudited financial statements for the interim period ended June 30, 2020, we have revised the unaudited financial statements to include the above disclosures in addition to changes to foreign currency translation of intangible assets and net assets and net losses impacted by the consolidation of Flora Beauty LLC.

Our audit committee and Board have concluded that the restatements are quantitatively and qualitatively immaterial, that the weakness in our recording has been remedied through our hiring of additional accounting personnel in Canada and Colombia and that all previously issued financial statements may be relied upon.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

We did not have, during the periods presented, and we do not currently have, any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Capital Expenditures

We do not have any contractual obligations for ongoing capital expenditures at this time.

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Contractual Obligations, Commitments and Contingencies

The following table sets forth the amount of our contractual obligations as of June 30, 2021.

 In thousands of US dollars
 
Payments due by period:
 
   
Total
   
Less than 1 year
   
1 – 3 years
   
More than 3 years
 
Long-term debt obligations
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Capital (finance) lease obligations
   
395
     
107
     
288
     
-
 
Operating lease obligations
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Purchase obligations
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Other long-term liabilities reflected on our balance sheet
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Total
 
$
395
   
$
107
   
$
288
   
$
-
 

Certain conditions may exist as of the date the financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to us, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. Our management, in consultation with its legal counsel as appropriate, assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against us or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, we, in consultation with legal counsel, evaluate the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims, as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein. If the assessment of a contingency indicates it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in our financial statements. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable, but is reasonably possible, or is probable, but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss, if determinable and material, would be disclosed. Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed. We are not aware of any matters which result in a loss contingency.

Emerging Growth Company Status

We are an “emerging growth company”, as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the JOBS Act.  As such, we are eligible to take advantage of specified reduced reporting and other requirements that are otherwise applicable generally to SEC reporting companies that are not emerging growth companies.  For so long as we remain an emerging growth company, we will not be required to, among other things:

present more than two years of audited financial statements and two years of related selected financial data and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations disclosure in our registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part;
 
have an auditor report on our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; and
 
disclose certain executive compensation related items.
 
We will remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of (i) the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of our initial public offering, (ii) the last day of the fiscal year during which we have total annual gross revenue of at least $1.07 billion, (iii) the date on which we are deemed to be a “large accelerated filer” under the Exchange Act, which means the market value of our Common Shares that are held by non-affiliates exceeds $700.0 million as of the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter, and (iv) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt during the prior three-year period.

In this prospectus, we have taken advantage of certain of the reduced reporting requirements as a result of being an emerging growth company and a foreign private issuer.  Accordingly, the information that we provide in this prospectus may be different than the information you may receive from other public companies in which you hold equity interests.  If some investors find our securities less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our securities and the prices of our securities may be more volatile.

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HISTORY AND CORPORATE STRUCTURE
History

Our Company, Flora Growth Corp., was incorporated on March 13, 2019 in the Province of Ontario.  We are an early-stage private company headquartered in Canada focused on becoming a global leader in producing natural, medicinal-grade cannabis oil and high quality cannabis derived medical and wellbeing products for sale around the world.

Our agricultural and processing operations are in Colombia.  We are an emerging growth company just beginning to generate revenues and will require adequate funding from financing efforts to plant, grow and harvest our products on a commercial scale, to produce oil extracts and medical and wellbeing products, to access needed facilities and labor and to achieve large channel distribution of our products.

Our principal place of business and mailing address is Flora Growth Corp., 198 Davenport Road, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1J2, and our telephone number is +1 (416) 861-2267.  Our Colombian-based offices are located at Calle 93B # 13-50, Oficina 101, Edificio Hernandez, Bogotá, Colombia and Carrera 25 # 29 - 87 Local 17 A, Giron, Santander, Colombia.  Our website address is www.floragrowth.ca. The information contained therein or accessible thereby shall not be deemed to be incorporated into this prospectus.

As of the date of this prospectus, we have the following operating segments:


The cultivation, processing and supplying of natural, medicinal-grade cannabis oil and high-quality cannabis derived medical and wellbeing products to large channel distributors, including pharmacies, medical clinics, and cosmetic companies in Colombia and internationally;

Over-the-counter medical products and medical cannabis products, in which we produce and sell branded products to consumers as well as use our production facility to create white-label products for consumers;

Wellbeing products, focused on delivering the benefits of CBD and hemp across an array of various branded consumer packaged goods, such as its Mind Naturals and Ô cosmetics lines and Stardog loungewear line. We leverage our branded product market experience, scientific expertise, agricultural advantages and educational platforms to introduce our products and services across markets in Latin America and the United States; and

Food and beverage products, focused on delivering the benefits of exotic fruits from the Colombian amazon to consumers.

See “Our Business.”

Our Acquisitions

Cosechemos YA SAS (“Cosechemos”) became our 90%-owned subsidiary effective October 15, 2019 pursuant to a share purchase agreement (the “Cosechemos Share Purchase Agreement”) between the Company, Guillermo Andres Ramirez Martinez, Guillermo Ramirez Cabrales and Oscar Mauricio Franco Ulloa (collectively, the “Cosechemos Vendors”).  Pursuant to the Cosechemos Share Purchase Agreement, we acquired 4,500 shares of Cosechemos. As consideration for the Cosechemos shares, we (i) paid $80,000 to the Cosechemos Vendors, and (ii) granted the Cosechemos Vendors a 10% non-dilutive, free carried interest in Cosechemos (the “Free Carry”). Pursuant to the shareholders agreement between the Cosechemos Vendors and us (the “Shareholders Agreement”), we are funding the operations of Cosechemos and the Cosechemos Vendors’ equity interest in Cosechemos cannot be diluted by such funding during the time that the Free Carry is in effect. The Free Carry will automatically terminate upon such time as we invest an aggregate of $25 million into Cosechemos.  Upon the termination of the Free Carry, the Cosechemos Vendors will be required, if needed by Cosechemos, to fund the operations of Cosechemos on a pro rata basis or risk having their equity interest in Cosechemos be diluted.  Additionally, we are required to pay the Cosechemos Vendors, as a one-time payment, $750,000 within 60 days of Cosechemos earning a net income of $10 million.

We created Flora Beauty LLC (“Flora Beauty”) in partnership with Paulina Vega, a former Miss Universe (2014) and Miss Colombia (2013), as well as a television personality and model.  Flora Beauty is a private company headquartered in the United States and incorporated on January 14, 2020 under the laws of the State of Colorado.

On March 3, 2020, we incorporated Flora Growth Corp. Sucursal Colombia (“Flora Growth Sucursal”) under the laws of Colombia.

On August 17, 2020, we incorporated Hemp Textiles & Co LLC (“Hemp Textiles”) under the laws of the State of Florida.  On June 25, 2020, we incorporated Hemp Textiles & Co SAS (“Hemp Textiles SAS”) under the laws of Colombia.
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On December 29, 2020, we signed a share purchase agreement (the “Kasa Purchase Agreement”) with Santiago Mora Bahamon, Laura Londono Tapia, Pablo Silva and Stefan Lauer, who we refer to as the Kasa Vendors, to purchase 90% of Kasa Wholefoods Company SAS Colombia (“Kasa”).  Pursuant to Kasa Purchase Agreement, we acquired 18,000 shares of Kasa (the “Kasa Shares”).  As consideration for the Kasa Shares, we agreed to pay $148,300 to the Kasa Vendors in the percentages set forth in the Kasa Purchase Agreement and discharged the liabilities of the Kasa Vendors in the amount of $87,300, for aggregate consideration of $235,600.

On December 29, 2020, we signed a share purchase agreement (the “Breeze Purchase Agreement”) with Ángel Miguel Ramírez, Roberto Barreto and Sandra Milena Barreto Garzón, who we refer to as the Breeze Vendors, to purchase 90% of Breeze Laboratory SAS (“Breeze”).  Pursuant to the Breeze Purchase Agreement, we acquired 46,800 shares of Breeze (the “Breeze Shares”).  As consideration for the Breeze Shares, we agreed to pay $147,300 to the Breeze Vendors in the percentages set forth in the Breeze Purchase Agreement and discharged the liabilities of the Breeze Vendors in the amount of $58,900, for aggregate consideration of $206,200. Pursuant to the Breeze Purchase Agreement, in the event that we elect to merge Breeze and Cronomed, we are required to issue that number of shares of the combined entity to the Breeze Vendors such that collectively the Breeze Vendors would own a 5% equity interest in the combined entity.  In the event that we elect not to merge Breeze and Cronomed and instead sell such shares to an arm’s length third party, at the Breeze Vendors’ sole option, we have agreed to (a) pay to the Breeze Vendors COP$700 million (approximately USD$199,829); (b) pay to the Breeze Vendors 5% of the proceeds from the sale of such shares to the third party; or (c) transfer 10% of such shares to the Breeze Vendors with 8 business days’ notice of any such decision.

On December 18, 2020, we signed a share purchase agreement (the “Cronomed Purchase Agreement”) with Luis Gerardo Tovar Osorio, Lucelida Castañeda de Corredor, Inversiones Multicentro S.A.S., Adriana Elizabeth Pérez Medina, Angie Zulanny Jiménez Castellanos, Diego Fernando Ramírez Pardo, Orladis Acero de Ospina, Mary Luz Gonzales Cortés, Olga Lucia Ruge León, Pharmades S.A.S., María Yolima Pedraza Moreno, Diana Patricia Elizalde Arias, Jair Fernely Osuna López and Inversiones Montearroyo Asociados S.A.S., who we refer to as the Cronomed Vendors, to purchase 100% of Cronomed.  Pursuant to the Cronomed Purchase Agreement, we acquired 134 shares of Cronomed. As consideration for the Cronomed Shares, we agreed to pay COP$3,468,631,200 (approximately USD$992,000) to the Cronomed Vendors in the percentages set forth in the Cronomed Purchase Agreement.

On December 29, 2020, we were assigned (i) a 10% membership interest in Flora Beauty LLC (“Flora Beauty”) (5% owned by Andrés Restrepo and 5% owned by Luis Merchan); (ii) a 10% membership interest in Hemp Textiles & Co LLC (“Hemp Textiles”) owned by Luis Merchan; and (iii) a 20% membership interest in Hemp Textiles SAS (5% owned by Santiago Mora Bahamón, 5% owned by Luis Merchan and 10% owned by Nicolás Vásquez). As consideration for the assignment of such membership interests, we granted 190,000 shares of our Common Shares (63,333 Common Shares on a post-split basis) to Mr. Restrepo; 190,000 shares of our Common Shares (63,333 Common Shares on a post-split basis) to Mr. Vazquez; 95,000 shares of our Common Shares (31,667 Common Shares on a post-split basis) to Mr. Bahamón; and paid $300 to Mr. Merchan, who was appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer by our Board on December 16, 2020.

To date, we have financed our operations and growth though short-term loans and a Regulation A, Tier 2 offering of units qualified with the SEC in December 2019 and completed its Regulation A maximum sale of securities in December 2020 and our initial public offering in May 2021.

Effective January 12, 2021, we acquired Quipropharma Lab, an asset comprised of a modern Colombia-based manufacturing facility that holds GMP certifications and can produce CBD containing products, pursuant to the Quipropharma Asset Purchase Agreement.

Corporate Structure
The following diagram illustrates our pro forma corporate structure as of the date of this prospectus.

Each of our subsidiaries are discussed below.
Cosechemos

Cosechemos is our 90% owned subsidiary, was incorporated on May 3, 2016 under the laws of Colombia and has its registered office address located at Carrera 25 # 29 - 87 Local 17 A, Giron, Santander, Colombia. Cosechemos operates its business of cultivation and processing natural cannabis into standardized, medicinal-grade oil extracts and related products.

Flora Beauty

Flora Beauty is our 87% owned subsidiary and was incorporated on January 14, 2020 under the laws of the State of Colorado.  Business operations and branch office are located in Colombia. Flora Beauty’s registered office and head office are located at 26 W Dry Creek Circle Ste 600, Littleton, CO, 80601. Flora Beauty’s principal executive office is located at Calle 93B #13-50 Bogotá, Colombia.
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Ms. Vega, as the sole member of Ludic Investments LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Florida, is a founding partner of Flora Beauty. Ms. Vega has a 13% membership interest in Flora Beauty. Ms. Vega contributes her knowledge and professional experience in all aspects of the operations of Flora Beauty, including having decision making authority and participating in critical stages of different projects, positioning the Flora Beauty brands and products, approving internal and external communications, supporting the creation of advertising campaigns and content, and representing Flora Beauty in public events.

Flora Beauty has a 100% owned subsidiary, Flora Beauty LLC Sucursal Colombia (“Flora Beauty Sucursal”), incorporated on June 24, 2020, under the laws of Colombia and has its registered office address located at Call 93B #13-50 Bogotá, Colombia.  Flora Beauty Sucursal provides Flora Beauty with operational support in Colombia, allowing Flora Beauty to interact with Colombian regulatory authorities such as the Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos (“INVIMA”).

Breeze

Breeze, our 90% owned subsidiary, has its registered office address located at Calle 53 BIS Sur # 80 – 57, Bogotá, Colombia.  Breeze focuses on the design, development and manufacturing of dermo-cosmetic products to respond to the needs of consumers, health specialists, patients and therapists. Breeze also manufactures magistral formulations in Colombia, which are custom formulations prescribed by physicians according to the individual needs and symptoms of patients and prepared as prescribed by a certified pharmaceutical establishment using cannabis derivatives.

Flora Growth Sucursal

Flora Growth Sucursal is our wholly-owned subsidiary, was incorporated on March 3, 2020 under the laws of Colombia and has its registered office address located at Calle 93 B # 13-50, Oficina 101, Edificio Hernandez, Bogotá, Colombia.  Flora Growth Sucursal is an administrative company that services all of our subsidiaries in Colombia.  Flora Growth Sucursal has no operations other than providing administrative services to our subsidiaries.

Cronomed

Cronomed, our wholly-owned subsidiary, was incorporated on March 16, 2005 in Bogotá, Colombia. Cronomed’s business operations are in Colombia and its registered office address is located at Carrera 72 M Bis N# 37B-24 Sur Carvajal in Bogota, Colombia. Cronomed is focused on the commercialization and distribution of pharmaceutical and over-the-counter products, including dietary supplements, phytotherapeutic and nutraceutical products, supplements and related products to large channel distributors, including pharmacies, medical clinics, and cosmetic companies.

Cronomed’s 100% owned subsidiary, Labcofarm Laboratorios S.A.S. (“Labcofarm”) was incorporated on November 20, 2012 under the laws of Colombia. Labcofarm’s operations include importing raw materials and other products needed for the production of its products. Cronomed has subsequently changed its name to Flora Labs S.A.S.

Hemp Textiles

Hemp Textiles, our wholly-owned subsidiary, was incorporated on August 17, 2020 under the laws of the State of Florida and has its registered office address located at 2937 S.W. 27th Avenue # 104, Coconut Grove, FL 33133.  Hemp Textiles was formed to create and sell hemp-based clothing and textiles.

Hemp Textiles SAS

Hemp Textiles SAS, our wholly-owned subsidiary, was incorporated on June 25, 2020 under the laws of Colombia, and has its registered office address located at Calle 93 B # 13-50, Oficina 101, Edificio Hernandez, Bogotá, Colombia.  Hemp Textiles SAS provides wholesale distribution in Colombia and the United States for Hemp Fortex Industries Ltd., a fully vertically integrated global hemp textile producer. Prospect sectors to supply these textiles include: hospitality, medical, military and apparel sectors, among others with interest in the antibacterial and highly resistant properties of hemp.

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Kasa

Kasa, our 90% owned subsidiary, has its registered office address located at Calle 93 B # 13-50 Oficina 101, Bogotá, Colombia. Kasa’s business operations are primarily in Colombia. Kasa is a private company headquartered in Colombia with a focus on designing, producing and supplying natural, no additive-added, no sugar-added juices, chocolate and chocolate related products to large channel distributors, including wholesale distributors, pharmacies, supermarkets and online distributors.

Kasa’s 100% owned subsidiary, Kasa Wholefoods, was incorporated on April 1, 2020 under the laws of Florida.


BUSINESS

Our Mission

Our mission is to leverage natural, cost-effective cultivation practices to supply cannabis derivatives to a diverse global market of cosmetics, hemp textiles, food, beverages and other products where cannabis or hemp can be utilized. As the operator of a large outdoor cultivation facility, Flora strives to market higher-quality premium wholesale cannabis products at below market prices. By prioritizing natural ingredients and value-chain sustainability across its portfolio, Flora creates premium products that help consumers restore and thrive.

Help People Restore and Thrive.  We develop products to positively affect the health and wellness of people. From medicines to consumer products, we strive to help our customers restore and thrive.

Prioritize Value-chain Sustainability.  We care about our broader global impact, from production to consumption.  We make conscious decisions to prioritize sustainability across our value-chain.

Our Company

Flora cultivates and processes natural, medicinal-grade cannabis and high-quality cannabis derivatives for medical and wellbeing products. Flora’s primary supply channels include premium products to large channel distributors, including pharmacies, medical clinics, grocery, convenience and cosmetic companies, direct to consumer delivery, and wholesale business to business (“B2B”) cannabis flower and derivatives. With over 300 products and several brands in market, Flora utilizes its array of assets including outdoor cultivation, an INVIMA GMP processing facility and in-house branding and distribution partners around the world, and strives to deploy a vertically integrated structure in product classes or geographies that allow it. With cultivation operations based in Colombia, Flora is committed to becoming a competitive producer of low-cost, natural, medicinal-grade cannabis oils and extracts including both high potency THC and CBD.

Designed from the onset for global growth and expansion, we began to generate revenues in August 2020 through Flora Beauty LLC and the Hemp Textiles subsidiaries. In December 2020, Flora significantly expanded revenue with the acquisition of Cronomed, Flora Lab, and Kasa subsidiaries allowing for expanded distribution. Flora has a fully licensed 247 acre farm near Bucaramanga, Colombia producing several government approved high CBD and THC cultivars for integration and sales with a state of the art extraction and processing facility in construction with full operations expected in the fourth quarter 2021 and expects EU GMP licensing in 2022.

Our Brands and Products

Flora has developed a series of in-house brands and completed accretive acquisitions to capitalize on consumer and competitive trends with initial operations focused on Colombia and Latin America. These divisions primarily fit within the global health and wellness space, where we estimate revenue growth can be accelerated with new product offerings derived from cannabinoids including CBD .  See “Risks Related to our Business and Industry”.
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Our core products are inclusive of the following:

Medicinal-Grade Cannabis. Material revenues are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2021, through our 90%-owned subsidiary, Cosechemos YA SAS;

Cannabis Oils and Extracts. Material revenues are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2021, through our 90%-owned subsidiary, Cosechemos YA SAS;

Skincare and Beauty Products. Our revenues commenced in August 2020, through our 87% owned subsidiary, Flora Beauty LLC;

Dermo-Cosmetic Products. Our revenues commenced in December 2020, following our acquisition of our 90%-owned subsidiary, Breeze Laboratory S.A.S. (now Flora Lab Laboratory S.A.S.) which entity has generated revenues since January 2013;

Pharmaceutical Products. Our revenues commenced in December 2020, following our acquisition of our 100%-owned subsidiary, Grupo Farmaceutico Cronomed SAS, which entity has generated revenues since March 2005;

Loungewear and Textiles. Our revenues commenced in October 2020 through our 100%-owned subsidiaries, Hemp Textiles & Co LLC and Hemp Textiles & Co SAS; and

Food and Beverage Products. Our revenues commenced in December 2020, following our acquisition of our 90%-owned subsidiary Kasa Wholefoods Company SAS Colombia which entity has generated revenues since July 2013.

Our acquisitions have generated revenues as stand-alone entities prior to the December 2020 consolidation:  Cronomed since March 2005; Flora Lab since January 2013; and Kasa since July 2013.

Medicinal-Grade Cannabis, Cannabis Oil Extracts and Related Products

Through our 90% owned subsidiary, Cosechemos, we are focused on cultivating, processing and supplying natural, medicinal-grade cannabis flower, cannabis oil extracts and related products to large channel distributors, including pharmacies, medical clinics, and cosmetic companies, in legal markets around the world.

Our cultivation operations are currently in Colombia at the Cosechemos Farm, which includes a 361-hectare property, with the ability to expand if required.  See “Business—Property, Plant and Equipment.”

Flora currently has 12 cultivars under evaluation with the ICA and has eight strains currently approved by the commercial use. Flora intends to fully develop final products consistent with medicinal cannabis industry standards and pharmaceutical procedures (including construction of an EU-GMP compliant facility at Cosechemos). Our products will include a variety of THC and CBD compositions designed to treat specific medical conditions as well as identifying cultivars with high amounts of rare cannabinoids including CBN, CBG and others. Flora is  authorized to grow non-psychoactive cannabis (less than 1% THC) and psychoactive cannabis license (higher than 1% THC) as of March 2021 from Colombian regulators. See “Business—Regulatory Environment.”

Flora employs a hybrid business-to-business (“B2B”) and business-to-consumer (“B2C”) sales and distribution model for its products. Targeted B2B customers will primarily consist of finished goods manufacturers, research organizations and pharmaceutical companies.

B2C channel sales provide products either direct to consumers (only non-psychoactive) or through both channel distributors including medical clinics, pharmacies, and white label manufacturers of cosmetic products. Flora works with healthcare professionals (clinics and doctors’ offices) that formulate and believe in cannabis therapies to provide high quality formulations in jurisdictions where THC or CBD are allowed. New information technologies, blockchain and supply chain provenance will be a key part of Flora’s strategy in order to educate the market on formulation trends and the consumption of cannabis products. Along with technology, Flora will participate and work with researchers and scientists to provide data and to educate the medical industry in areas where Flora believes cannabis will have an impact (including neurologists, psychiatrists, rheumatologists, oncologists, etc.). Flora’s intent is to create the necessary confidence in cannabis medications for patients exploring the possibility of receiving cannabis therapies as a complement to traditional therapies.

Skincare and Beauty Products

Through our 87% owned subsidiary, Flora Beauty, Flora manufactures and sells skincare and beauty products made with innovative ingredients such as CBD oil extract, hemp seeds for exfoliators and other natural ingredients through Flora Beauty’s two brands, Mind Naturals and Ô.  Flora Beauty sources CBD, cosmetic ingredients and packaging components from a global supply chain for manufacturing and packaging its Mind Naturals and Ô products.  Upon Cosechemos obtaining regulatory approval to commercially extract cannabis, Flora Beauty will use CBD derivatives from Cosechemos to manufacture its products.

Flora Beauty entered the United States skincare market with sales commencing in September 2020 with its first brand, Mind Naturals, while developing its second brand, Ô, in November 2020.  The Mind Naturals and Ô inaugural lines exemplify a socially conscious approach to the industry by creating products that are paraben and phthalate free, vegan, and absent any ingredients that utilize animal-testing.  Marketing efforts for such brands will include a cohesive marketing strategy to attract and retain consumer loyalty for its brands, including websites for Mind Naturals (www.mindskincare.com) and Ô (www.lifeinô.com).
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Mind Naturals

The Mind Naturals skincare brand is formulated with CDB oil as its key ingredient, alongside other natural ingredients, some of which are endemic to Colombia. Currently, there are six products under the Mind Naturals brand:

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Cleanser: The product is designed to be a gentle gel cleanser is used to remove makeup. The cleanser is creamy and smooth in texture, designed to dig deep and cleanse the skin without peeling it.
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Eye Cream: The eye cream is designed to decompress and recharges the skin with hyaluronic acid-based, aimed to generate smoother skin and diminish expression lines.
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Moisturizer: The moisturizer is designed to feed the skin with antioxidants and is formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E from cacay oil, and CBD.  The moisturizer is designed to nourish and replenish, leaving a smooth and dewy complexion.
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Hydrating mask: The relaxing hydrating mask treatment can be used twice a week to enhance the effects of the other three products.
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Refreshing Mist: The refreshing mists is designed to hydrate and brighten complexion. Made from chamomile extract, calendula extract, rose water, coffee extract and camellia, the mist is intended for everyday use.
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Hand Cleanser: Effective cleaning and hydration for everyday use, the Mind Naturals cleanser is made from Aloe Vera and Tea-tree extract.

Ô
Ô (pronounced awe), is a brand inspired by the amazing moments of life, the beauty of the world, its biodiversity, and the beauty that everyone can find in themselves.  The difference in ingredients in the Mind Naturals products and Ô products is the concentration of the active ingredients, such as the CBD and the delivery methods. Ô’s initial portfolio of products is similar to Mind Naturals and includes a cleanser, eye cream, moisturizer and a nourishing mask:

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pH Balanced Cleanser: The cleanser is designed to remove impurities and prepare the skin for its daily routine.  Its special ingredients include CBD, cold-pressed coconut oil, and cacay oil.
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Anti-aging Repair Eye Cream: The eye cream is designed to provide a smooth finish and eliminate fine lines and under-eye bags.  Its special ingredients include CBD and sacha inchi oil.
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Anti-Aging Moisturizer: The moisturizer is designed to replenish your skin and deliver a healthy complexion. Its special ingredients include CBD, calendula extract, aloe vera, and cacay oil.
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Exfoliating Nourishing mask: The nourishing mask is designed to rejuvenate your skin and deliver an alluring glow.  Special ingredients include CBD and sacha inchi oil.

Dermo-Cosmetic Products

Flora Labs focuses on the design and development of dermo-cosmetic products to respond to the needs of consumers, health specialists, patients and therapists. Flora Lab also manufactures custom formulas and premium personal care products for B2C clients made at its Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos (“INVIMA”) and FDA registered laboratory and provides Flora Lab offers white label servies to clients providing access to its technical team of chemists, specialists and its INVIMA and FDA registered laboratory. This partnership ensures that clients are part of the product development process.

Custom formulas may range in complexity from a single ingredient product to a product featuring multiple ingredients. The custom formulation process includes the modification of an existing product or the development of an entire new product to target a specific concern. Flora Lab currently provides a variety of custom products for established customers and is involved in every phase of product development.

Flora Lab’s portfolio of products and services include the following business lines and brands:

140 Miles: Developed to support high performance athletes, particularly cyclists who require rapid recovery and sustained energy levels before, during and after training. Its CBD (cannabidiol) infused formula has been blended with natural ingredients to form the perfect sustenance.

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Anti-Friction Protector: Provides a protective layer to prevent friction caused during intense sport. This long-lasting CBD formulation does not stain and is water and sweat resistant.
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Pre-Heating Emulsion: Made with CBD and natural extracts this emulsion generates a soothing heat sensation to activate microcirculation and is ideal for athletes during warm-up.
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Calming Emulsion: Produced from CBD, natural extracts, glutamine and other amino acids this hydrating skin cream provides lasting relief and recovery to muscles post workout.

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Munzhi Naturals: Designed to complement an intrinsic wellbeing, Munzhi has been inspired by the forest to find provide balance for the body and mind.

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Wellness Roll On: Combination of natural ingredients with CBD to help soothe, calm and restore the body.
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Natural Harmony Cream: This CBD-infused cream helps restore homeostasis by soothing muscles and supporting relaxation.
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Night Relaxation and Massage Oil: Lavender, lemongrass, and CBD allow the body to unwind and rest more deeply.
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Perfect Balance Roll On: This CBD roll on helps to stabilize energy levels to improve feelings of calm and wellbeing.
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Pureness Moisturizing and Mattifying Gel: Moisturizes, tones, and mattifies skin daily with the benefits of green tea and CBD.
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Pureness Facial Serum: Formulated with CBD and other natural hydrators to keep skin smooth and glowing.
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Soft Spring Shower Gel: Gently cleanses skin and leaves it hydrated with CBD, aloe vera, and camu-camu.
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Natural Growth Hair Lotion: Prevents hair loss and hydrates from the scalp all the way down to the ends of your hair, thanks to CBD and other natural ingredients known to stimulate hair strength and growth.
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CBD Shampoo and Conditioner: Infused with CBD, coconut oil, and rosemary, these products help to nourish scalp, protect from damage, and add deep moisture and shine.
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Soft Cloud Body Ointment: CBD and natural ingredients complement your wellness routine by smoothing, calming, and relaxing your body.
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Soft Breeze Moisturizing Body Lotion: Calm, soften, and refresh your skin with this rapidly absorbing, hydrating CBD-infused formula.

95% of Flora Lab’s suppliers are local suppliers, which offer national and foreign origin raw materials and have 80% immediate availability (maximum time of  eight days). The other 20% of raw materials are managed with a delivery time between 30-90 days depending on the material. Flora Lab utilizes high quality materials that are certified internationally by ECOCERT and Cosmos, among others.

Flora Lab is also a strategic partner for the companies within the Flora group. Flora Lab manufactures all the products in the Flora Beauty brand portfolio as well as the entire Almost Virgin brand portfolio from Kasa. See “Business—Food and Beverage Products.” In the fourth quarter of 2021, Flora Lab will begin the manufacturing process for all of Cronomed’s beauty products.  Upon Cosechemos obtaining regulatory approval to commercially cultivate cannabis, Flora Lab will utilize CBD oil from its cultivation in Cosechemos to manufacture CBD infused products, which will lead to increased margins and a vertically integrated supply chain for many of Flora Lab’s products.

Pharmaceutical Products

The Flora Lab brand, Cronomed, employs a business-to-business (“B2B”) model, selling its products to wholesalers, pharmacies and retailers. Cronomed is focused on the commercialization and distribution of pharmaceutical and over-the-counter products, including dietary supplements, phytotherapeutic and nutraceutical products, supplements and related products to large channel distributors, including pharmacies, medical clinics, and cosmetic companies.

Currently, the Cronomed brand consists of 56 different products. Flora Lab through the Cronomed brand is developing 13 additional products focused on the over-the-counter medicinal market. These new products include five antibiotics (Amoxaciline-Dicloxaciline-Clindamicine-Cefalexine-Clotrimazol), three gastrointestinal (Simeticone-Aginato-Esomeprazol), one analgesic (Meloxicam), one antiparasitic (Nitazoxanide), one antihistamine (Desolaratadine), one mucolytic (Acetylcysteine) and one erectile dysfunction (Tadalafil).

Cronomed uses third-party white-label producers (including international suppliers Athena from France and Nyells from the United States, and domestic suppliers such as Coaspharma, Colompack, Syntofarma, Vital Hands, Nutripharma, among others) to manufacture its products under its various brands and has strong relationships with such producers and suppliers of raw materials.  Currently, Cronomed uses 16 different producers to produce its 56 products in Colombia. In addition, Cronomed acquires the majority of its raw materials in Colombia.  All the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) are supplied by international companies from various countries including the United States, China and Germany.

Loungewear and Textiles

Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Hemp Textiles, we have develop, manufacture and sell hemp-based products on a hybrid B2B and B2C model. Hemp Textiles products are currently manufactured in Colombia using hemp from Turkey and China with that expectation that it will utilize local fibers, when available.  Hemp Textiles will use hemp from the Cosechemos Farm for its future products. In June 2020, Hemp Textiles launched its inaugural loungewear brand, Stardog Loungewear (“Stardog”), and a new business line consisting of the commercialization of hemp textiles launched in the first quarter of 2021.

Under the Stardog brand, Hemp Textiles launched its inaugural set of products, including copper infused hemp facemasks, jogger pants, house shoes, crew neck sweaters, hoodies, t-shirts, henley shirts, robes and shorts. Such products are sold directly to consumers via the website www.stardogloungewear.com, with a select product set to become available on Macys.com in the fourth quarter of 2021. Although most of the Stardog Loungewear sales are expected to take place in the United States, Hemp Textiles is able to distribute its products worldwide and currently operates two retail stores located in Colombia. Hemp Textiles incorporates a pre-order business model in which it only produces what it has sold previously to limit inventory and associated costs.  Hemp Textile’s main marketing efforts are focused on digital strategies working with social media influencers, digital advertising, public relation firms, paid media and email marketing.  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and targeted advertisements will be the main source of traffic to the Stardog Loungewear website.
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s February 2020 Economic Viability of Industrial Hemp in the United States: A Review of State Pilot Programs, hemp fabrics are mostly found in China due to the lack of stringent cannabis restrictions. In addition, prices have remained stable among the biggest suppliers.  Hemp can grow every 4 months even with a shortage of water, so it can adapt to a variety of conditions. Gradually, the Hemp Textiles business will be vertically integrated, as Cosechemos is testing and developing a variety of hemp cultivars that fully adapt to the environmental conditions at the Cosechemos Farm. Producing our own fabrics in-house would increase operational margins significantly, as it is our biggest cost center.

We are also focused on the production of a line of textiles servicing the hospitality, medical and clothing industries on a B2B basis.  Hemp Textiles SAS has agreed to wholesale distribution in Colombia and the United States for Hemp with Fortex Industries Ltd., a fully vertically integrated global hemp textile producer.  Sectors that we expect to supply these textiles include: hospitality, medical, military and apparel sectors, among others with an interest in the anti-bacterial and highly resistant properties of hemp.

Food and Beverage Products

Our 90% owned subsidiary, Kasa Wholefoods (“Kasa”), designs, produces, and supplies natural, no additive-added, no sugar-added juices, chocolates and confectionary related products to large channel distributors, including wholesale distributors, pharmacies, supermarkets and online distributors. Kasa is also the innovation driver for product development in the food division including products currently being sold to Tropi as of July 2021. Throughout 2020, Kasa has focused its research and development efforts on a water soluble cannabinoid solution to infuse cannabinoids into its products.

Kasa wholly owns the Mambe brand of products, which includes juices, exotic fruits coated with chocolate, chocolate bars (with non-GMO and Kosher certifications) as well as dried fruits and pulp from Amazonian fruits. Mambe products are made using organic and sustainable methods.

Kasa’s juice co-packer operations are in Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia, where Kasa produces its inventory for its business, from fruits and pulps to the RTD 250ml Juices. Kasa’s chocolate and botanicals co-packers are based in Bogotá, Colombia, strategically in the center of the country to attend domestic and international distribution.

Kasa’s main chocolate co-packer is Casa Luker S.A, with over 110 years in the chocolate business, and Kasa’s juice co-packer is Hotfill S.A.S, who runs one of the biggest production (RTD) facilities in the region. Kasa’s two main clients in Colombia are Jeronimo Martins, with stores and discount supermarkets, and BBI Colombia S.A.S, with TOSTAO coffeeshops. Kasa currently has over 1,000 points of sale in Colombia, not including Tropi. The location of its facilities offers Kasa the opportunity to distribute high quality, healthy beverages to the entire country and both ports in the Caribbean and Pacific.

Raw materials comprise mainly glass, fruits and aluminum. The aluminum for lids and glass for the 250ml bottles comes directly from Peldar O-I (Owen Illinois) producing glass in Colombia and importing lids from Mexico.  Harvest seasons drops prices of fruit significantly, but Kasa’s current negotiations have a fixed price for the whole year supply.

In July 2021, Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S. (“Kasa”) signed an initial one-year sales agreement with Importaciones y Asesorias Tropi S.A.S. (“Tropi”). Flora expects this agreement has the potential to generate up to US$10 million based on today’s exchange and market rates to deliver premium and sustainable canned products, including products that target the health benefits of hemp seed oil.

Kasa intends on leveraging this initial sales agreement with Colombia’s largest CPG distributor to generate additional sales of its entire product portfolio. On August 10, 2021, Kasa fulfilled its first order of Tropi valued at US$1.1M. Tropi has a presence in more than 900 of the 1,122 municipalities across the nation, with more than 40,000 clients and retail distribution points, spanning 130,000 points of distribution across 38 cities in Colombia.

In addition, Kasa has developed a unique blend of organic botanical sexual wellness products designed to promote sexual arousal and help people enjoy the most of their sexual experience under the Almost Virgin brand for the Colombian and North American markets.  These product lines are developed and ready for international distribution.

To market its products, Kasa is focusing on digital strategies, such as working with influencers, digital advertising, public relations, social media, paid search and email marketing to widen reach of its products and brands through wholesale, retail and e-commerce.
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Potential Acquisitions and Strategic Partnerships

Please refer to “Summary—Recent Developments” for a summary of potential acquisitions and strategic partnerships that Flora is currently pursuing.

The Global Cannabis Industry

Expanding Cannabis Market

The global cannabis market is growing at approximately a 28% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) and projected to reach approximately $120B by 2027 globally.  Flora’s initial focus is on selling products in Colombia, the United States (CBD only), the European Union (“EU”), Australia and Mexico in the short term, with expansion to other Latin American countries and Canada , subject to regulatory conditions and import requirements in such countries. Consumer products, cosmetics and food and beverage products with a shifting focus away from dried flower and onto derivatives (extractions, oils, isolates and finished products) presents the biggest opportunity in the cannabis market globally. Flora believes that the cannabis market presents a natural and underutilized opportunity to diversify revenue streams across business and consumer segments including wholesale, wellness, beauty, apparel, technology, and food and beverages.

The rapid growth of the global cannabis market is attributed by many to be the result of the positive legislative developments around the globe and increasing recognition for its use in medicinal and wellness application.

Colombia

Cosechemos was strategically selected as Flora’s flagship cultivation site due to the exceptional growing conditions that are expected to yield low-cost, premium-quality cannabis.  The Colombian market offers a cultivation environment that we believe yields exceptional growing conditions including natural spring water, 12.5 hours of natural daylight, consistent weather and humidity ideal for cannabis. . Colombia is also one of the world’s top cut flower producing regions. The skills of its many experienced horticultural workers are quickly transferable from flowers to cannabis. Additionally, the cost of agricultural labor in Colombia is less than a quarter of U.S. labor even with fair labor standards now in place throughout the industry to ensure safe and respectful working environments and fair wages.

Serving Colombian local markets and certain countries in Latin America that have legalized medicinal cannabis and allow for the importation of CBD-based products, addresses the medicinal cannabis needs of prospective Colombian patients with conditions potentially suitable for treatment with medical cannabis.

Beyond Colombia-based cultivation yields and exceptional growing economics, the broader Colombian investment environment is equally favorable to Flora.  Colombia is the third largest economy and population (45.5 million) in Latin America; over the last 10 years, the Colombian economy grew more than the average growth for Latin America and the Caribbean.

In addition to serving as an attractive business environment, Colombia is a reliable partner.  Colombia is considered the closest political and commercial ally of the United States in Latin America.  Moreover, Colombia has one of the most productive and highest-skilled manual labor forces available in South America.  Colombia is also a member of the OECD, a sign of what we believe to be economic stability, transparency and government discipline.

Colombia has more than 18 trade agreements worldwide, including with the United States, Canada, and the European Union, and is a founding member of the Pacific Alliance Regional trade block.  This gives Colombian-based companies preferential access to more than 65 countries.  In addition, Colombia’s geographic access to global markets and well-developed infrastructure result in reduced costs and delivery times according to United Nations, JP Morgan, World Bank. Signed on November 21, 2008, the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was the third FTA signed by Canada in 2008 and was Canada’s sixth FTA with a country in the Americas.

Rest of the World

While Colombia represents the largest near-term opportunities with respect to the CBD market, many other countries around the world are also legalizing medicinal cannabis at a rapid pace.  Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand and South Africa are among countries that have legalized medical cannabis for certain accepted uses.
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Medicinal Cannabis Market

Flora Growth currently serves the domestic Colombian market and certain countries in Latin America that have legalized medicinal cannabis and allow for the importation of CBD-based products. The CBD dominant cannabis products will mainly be focused on addressing the medicinal cannabis needs of prospective Colombian patients with conditions potentially suitable for treatment with medical cannabis. Such conditions include anxiety, insomnia, anorexia, chronic pain, epilepsy, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Parkinson’s disease, Tourette syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) and spinal cord injury (SCI)1.

Prohibition Partners estimates a need for medical cannabis production in Colombia to treat pain and pain symptoms of 4.5 million patients domestically in addition to noting that 60 million patients in Latin America suffer from conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy. In Colombia alone, it is estimated that more than 2.2 million people suffer with chronic pain, some 475,000 suffer post-traumatic stress disorder and another 520,000 have insomnia.

The market for medicinal cannabis in Colombia is evolving with limited  supply and few authorized producers of THC dominant cannabis. There are comparatively more producers of CBD dominant cannabis as production of CBD cannabis is not subject to the quota system in Colombia. Although competition in the market is growing, management believes that we are competitively positioned to capitalize on its early mover status and satisfy a significant portion of the market’s demand for medicinal cannabis.

The global cannabis industry is experiencing significant change as governments embrace regulatory reform, liberalizing the production and consumption of cannabis. It is possible that foreign corporations may enter the Colombian market as a result of Colombia’s regulatory regime, creating the prospect of Colombia becoming a hub for future industry development. In addition, we may face new competition with other licensed cannabis producers offering similar products to our products.

The possibility that Colombia may legalize non-medicinal THC cannabis use following the example of countries such as Uruguay and Canada, which have both recently legalized adult-use recreational cannabis nationally, could be a  key factor for the Company’s future growth prospects. Flora will continue to proactively monitor Colombia’s legal cannabis environment and plan accordingly for any potential changes to the country’s legal cannabis framework.

Skincare and Beauty Market and the Cosmetics Sector

Part of Flora’s objectives are to conquer the CBD beauty and wellness markets in the Colombia, North America and Europe, provide visibility to the quality of the products that are grown and developed in Colombia, and create skincare and beauty products that promote well-being and are part of the beauty routine of the more conscious women. By leveraging expertise from industry and business leaders and preserve the traditions of Colombian culture to ensure we develop skincare and beauty products that match the needs of today’s consumers.

The focus is on selling the Flora Beauty skincare products in the United States and Colombia in the short term, with expansion to other Latin American countries, Canada and Europe, subject to regulatory conditions in such countries.  Presently, each of the United States and Canada allows for the commercial production and distribution of skincare products containing CBD.  Flora Beauty’s products are already being sold in Colombia at S.A.C. I. Falabella (“Falabella”) and online at www.mindskincare.com and www.lifeinô.comFalabella has retail stores in large South American countries such as Mexico, Chile, Peru, Argentina and Colombia and is considered the largest and most valuable retail company in Latin America.

According to Prohibition Partners, a leading market intelligence firm on the global cannabis industry, the beauty industry worldwide generated $524 billion in revenue in 2019 and is projected to grow to over $800 billion by 2023, making it one of the fastest growing segments in retail. At the center of it is the United States, which represents $20 billion in sales and leads the world in trends and brand adoption.  The global CBD skincare market was valued at $710 million in 2018 with projected sales of $959 million by 2024. The sector is likely to continue to gain credibility with more launches from major players in the coming years, and, as a result, CBD skincare could account for around 10% of global skincare sales by 2024.

The cosmetics sector is a growing market in Colombia and in the world. The director of the Chamber of the Pharmaceutical and Toiletries Industry of the National Association of Business of Colombia (ANDI) reported that in 2019 the cosmetics industry represented sales of more than $3.57 billion in Colombia. Flora Lab anticipates competing with other manufacturers of dermo-cosmetic products in Colombia as it moves forward with the execution of its international business plan.

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Pharmaceutical Market and Health Sector

According to the data reported to the Drug Price Information System, pharmaceutical sales have shown sustained growth in recent years, although in 2019 it grew at the lowest rate since 2015.  In turn, the units sold rose from 1.06 billion in 2018 to 1.08 billion in 2019, showing a 2% increase.  In 2020, drug makers raised prices on more than 860 drugs by around 5%, on average, according to 3 Axis. Drug price increases have slowed substantially since 2015, both in terms of the size of the hikes and the number of drugs affected. Drug increases come at a time where increased pharmaceutical engineering has moved to fight COVID-19, with many companies exploring CBD as a drug to combat COVID-19.

The health sector in Colombia offers various business opportunities in vaccine and biotechnological drug production centers, as well as in the medical cannabis market.  Within Flora Lab’s Cronomed product division’s research and development teams are exploring how Cronomed’s product line can incorporate CBD-oil to improve the effectiveness of its products and develop new products using CBD as an active ingredient. We believe that Colombia has become a benchmark in this industry as, to our knowledge, one of the first countries to structure a regulatory framework for the safe and informed access to the medical and scientific use of the plant and its derivatives. Furthermore, the chemical sector in Colombia has adopted several international regulations, such as the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).  In addition, Colombia has implemented its own control system for substances that could be used for illegal purposes, and it is currently implementing environmental protection systems such as the Pollutant Release and Transfer Registry (PRTR).

Despite Colombia’s struggle with counterfeit medicines and restrictive pharmaceutical pricing environment, the country’s large and burgeoning population and recent legislative commitments to improving healthcare access will continue to offer growth opportunities to drug-makers.  Flora anticipates competing with other manufacturers and distributers of over-the-counter pharmaceutical products in Colombia, the United States and Canada as it moves forward with the execution of its international business plan. Flora Lab’s operations and ability to compete internationally have benefited from joining due to vertical integration synergies and access to our management team, board of directors and advisors as well as capital to grow its business.

Loungewear and Textiles Market

According to Global Newswire, the global sleepwear and loungewear market are poised to grow by $19.5 billion during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 9%.  Moreover, according to Bloomberg, the loungewear market is expected to reach $47.8 billion by 2025, making it a very interesting market to focus on.  While apparel sells were down in 2020 by 52%, loungewear sales grew by 22.5%, representing a compound gap of 77.5% according to Forbes. This contrast has made many players turn their eyes to the loungewear subcategories, such as activewear, sleepwear and home comfort wear. Some companies in the sector, such as Alo Yoga, had 40 million in sales on cyber Monday alone. Lululemon is expected to hit a $50 billion market cap this year and was listed by the Financial Times as one of the companies that has had the biggest growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

While this indicates a strong interest for loungewear products by consumers, it also indicates the level of competition that there already is. The clothing and loungewear in Colombia and the United States is highly competitive with a few companies sharing a large share of the market, however, we believe that there is a need in the marketplace for hemp-based products specifically.

In addition, our loungewear and textiles business have a degree of seasonality due to the fact that the fabrics are warm and are designed to be loungewear.  To mitigate any seasonal risk, Hemp Textiles is designing a summer collection to be suitable for warmer seasons.  Nonetheless, in the retail sector, the e-commerce second semester is typically stronger than the first semester, in part, due to increased consumer buying during the holiday season.

Food and Beverages Market

Kasa’s principal market over the last three years for its Mambe juices has been in Colombia, primarily in supermarkets, discount retailers, coffee shops, restaurants and airports in Bogotá, Colombia, including well-known Colombian retailers Tostao, Jumbo, Ara, Xue and Sipote Burrito. Kasa’s products are not subject to strong seasonality concerns in Colombia.

Kasa intends to expand its operation and business over the entire Colombia domestic territory over the next three years and export its portfolio of products to the United States and Canada. The Almost Virgin brand and Mambe chocolates and juices became available, without any cannabinoids, in the United States and Canada during the first quarter of 2021.  Kasa intends to distribute its juices, chocolates and botanicals with CBD, CBN and CBG in the North American market in 2021, subject to approval from the U.S Federal Food and Drug Administration. Moreover, Kasa has already exported initial stock to Montreal and Miami to distribute with its e-commerce platform the Almost Virgin Sexual wellness product lines.

In addition, Kasa is aiming to penetrate the Canadian market with its chocolates, initially targeting Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, with its first buyer being Expod Services de Exportation (based in Montreal). According to Statista, Canada’s revenue in the confectionery segment amounts to $9.44 million in 2020. The market is expected to grow annually by 1.8% (CAGR 2020-2025).  In global comparison, most revenue is generated in the United States ($176.01 million in 2020).  The average per capita consumption stands at 24.9 kg in 2020.
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With respect to the juice market, Kasa aims to penetrate the Canadian market and later into the United States in 2021.  According to Statista, global soft drink revenue amounted to a volume of $667.38 million in 2020. In global comparison, most revenue is generated in the United States ($280.51 million in 2020).

Kasa’s erotic botanicals also have very interesting market opportunities in Canada and in the United States. According to Statista, revenue in the beauty and personal care market amounts to $77.99 million in 2020. The market is expected to grow annually by 4.3% (CAGR 2020-2025). The personal care market experienced a market volume of $36.67 million in 2020. In global comparison, most revenue is generated in the United States ($77.99 million in 2020).

Our Competitive Strengths

The market for medicinal cannabis in Colombia is characterized by a structural shortage of supply, with few authorized producers of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, dominant cannabis. There are comparatively more producers of CBD dominant cannabis as production of Cannabidiol, or CBD, cannabis is not subject to the quota system in Colombia, which is a system established by the Colombian government to limit the production volume of cannabis plants and derivatives. Although competition in the Colombian market is growing, Flora believes that it is competitively positioned to capitalize as an early mover and to satisfy a significant portion of the market’s demand for medicinal cannabis. Flora also sees a lack of Colombian extractors striving for EU GMP certification to allow for global distribution of finished isolates and distillates.

Due to the competitive and dynamic nature of the emerging cannabis products market and rapid changes in the regulatory environment, Flora does recognize the need to remain flexible, so it can react to opportunities and risks as they develop. Management will continue to re-evaluate and re-prioritize strategies to respond to these developments. We are actively fostering a culture of continued agility and exploration since the ability to pivot depending on market dynamics will deliver competitive advantage.

Flora’s experienced management team provides a competitive advantage in the emerging cannabis industry.

Management expects that its experience and fundamental understanding of Colombia’s regulatory framework, the agricultural and scientific processes necessary to develop high quality and consistent medicinal cannabis products provides the Company with a competitive advantage in the emerging cannabis industry.

The Colombian cultivation advantage for the operation of our business.

Outdoor cannabis cultivation in Colombia with environmental conditions that allow us to have 5 crop cycles (harvests) per year, compared to 1-2 in other outdoor growing countries.  This allows Flora to grow cannabis with a larger output per square foot. Further, according to Bloomberg, the strength of the US dollar is projected to provide us with a cost advantage over our competitors, due to each dollar going further in Colombia as compared to other countries (1 USD = 3,800 Colombian pesos). In addition, according to Digital Logistics Capacity Assessments, Colombia has a workforce highly-skilled in agriculture at only 1/10th of the cost compared to the United States.


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The competitive advantages that Flora holds in Colombia and the International markets that have contributed early success are:

Colombia

Acquisitions in Colombia of Kasa, Cronomed and Flora Lab which businesses have some years of operating history, sales and brand recognition;
Partnerships with Laura Londono and Paulina Vega, well known celebrities in Colombia and Latin America;
Integration of vertically owned inputs and using CBD in Flora products as opposed to purchasing which gives  access to high quality lower-priced CBD;
Synergies associated with producing integrated  products out of our recently acquired Quipropharma laboratory; and
Strong distribution relationships in Colombia for the product categories Flora offers.

United States

Emerging business producing products in Colombia at a low cost and exporting to US;
Strength of the dollar compared to Colombian peso;
Expanding product portfolio that allows for revenue diversification;
Paulina Vega, former Ms. Universe, has a strong profile with US Hispanic consumers;
Vertical integration that ensures quality of raw materials and cost efficiencies;
Sustainability focus that includes natural ingredients, ecological packaging and organic practices;
Our ability to utilize skilled labor in Colombia for efficient costs and production; and
Positive regulatory environment that supports exports into the United States.

Production of natural cannabis and derivative products to capitalize on rapidly growing consumer segments.

Natural and sustainable products across food and beverage, cosmetics, and medicinal markets are projected to grow rapidly as consumers prioritize healthy and sustainable products that are good for themselves, their family, and their environment.

Integrated structure of synergy within growing operations.

The acquisition of Breeze and subsequent formation of the Flora Lab division provides turn key solutions for skincare professionals and innovated by modifying a business model that already existed but has not been adapted to the needs of consumers. Flora Lab adopted efficient manufacturing practices and logistics to meet the doctor’s expectation in terms of image, product functionality, profitability, minimum quantities to manufacture and delivery times. 80% of clients are new companies that cannot find an option in the market to manufacture high quality cosmetic and dermo cosmetic products. Flora Lab supports the product design process through specialized technical assistance. Flora Lab’s commercial success has been founded in the synergy between its technical and commercial teams. Technical experts and chemists oversee the client development portfolio. This approach allows prospective clients access to product experts that help solve for specific needs. The team provides firsthand knowledge and support. This approach has been extremely successful, and the company has been able to build over a 300+ client portfolio.

Growth Strategies

Flora’s goal is to become a market leader in the in the cultivation and processing of natural, medicinal-grade cannabis  and high quality cannabis derived medical and wellbeing products for large channel distributors, including pharmacies, medical clinics, and cosmetic companies, by expanding our production capacity, creating sustainable and natural products, expanding our geographic footprint, continuing to explore strategic partnerships and pursuing accretive acquisitions to supplement our organic growth.  These key growth strategies are set forth below.

Expanding production capacity.

In the near term, our primary strategy is to expand our production capacity and related infrastructure to meet existing demand.

Following the successful cultivation of 100 hectares at the Cosechemos Farm, and subject to demand, Flora may intend to expand operations by cultivating non-psychoactive cannabis at the adjacent farmland or through acquisition of other licensed cannabis producing assets.

Creating Sustainable and Natural Products.

Flora sees sustainable innovation as key to achieving production objectives, and the main driver to our product development approach. All Flora Beauty packaging is designed to be sustainable (for example, utilizing sugar cane tubing) to help reduce the environmental impact and support sustainability goals. The Flora Beauty team are also in the process of achieving Environmental Working Group (“EWG”) certification for the two Flora Beauty lines. EWG is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment.
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Through this strategy of sustainable and natural product development and packaging, Flora is committed to manufacturing products that are respectful to the environment and based on the 4Rs of resources management: Recycle, Reduce, Replace and Reuse.  Flora believes that sustainable innovation is key to achieve our goal, and the main driver to our product development approach, which includes creative design, researching new materials, and increasing awareness about the lifecycle of our packaging solutions.

Flora Beauty is committed to the development of products that are natural and sustainable with ingredients all based in nature and investing in high-quality packaging with renewable, biodegradable, and recycled materials, that minimize carbon footprint.

Regulatory Environment

Flora’s Colombian operations require receipt of all governmental approvals, licenses and permits.  A summary of such governmental approvals, licenses and permits are set forth below.  Also see “Business—Our Intellectual Property Portfolio.”

Cosechemos Operations and Cultivation Licenses

Import and Export Licenses

Cosechemos will be required to comply with the importation laws, rules and regulations of each country in which it looks to export its products to.  Cosechemos will need to obtain the ICA (Colombian Institute of Agriculture) Permit, which is expected in the third quarter of 2021 and quota for export of psychoactive cannabis. Other than approval from the ICA to register CBD cultivars with the national cultivar registry, Cosechemos does not need any other licenses or permissions to commercially cultivate and export CBD-based products or derivatives from non-psychoactive cannabis outside of Colombia.
In July 2020, the Colombian legislative update now allows for the sale and export of raw cannabis materials, namely dried flower, to international markets including THC.
Presently, Argentina, Mexico Chile, Ecuador, Uruguay, and Peru allow for the importation of CBD-based products. Discussions with potential partners and customers are ongoing in these jurisdictions, and Flora will look to export to these countries during the 2022,

Fuente Semillera License

Up until December 31, 2018, under article 2.8.11.11.1 of Decree 631 of 2018, licensed cannabis producers had the right to register before the Colombian Agricultural Institute (“ICA”) the genetics of any cannabis strain found in Colombia without having to declare or specify its origin. This right, known as “Fuente semillera”, works a mechanism to legalize the sources of cannabis genetics already existing in Colombia, by allowing licensees to initiate the formal proceedings before the ICA, required to register such genetics in the Colombian National Plants Registry or “Registro Nacional de Cultivares.”  In this sense, each strain registered as Fuente semillera belongs to each licensee, giving it the right to grow its own strands of cannabis as opposed to having to purchase registered strands from other licensed producers. As of December 31, 2018, Cosechemos registered 12 varieties as its own Fuente semillera.  This registration enables Cosechemos to grow its own strands of cannabis as opposed to having to purchase registered strands from other licensed producers.

Psychoactive Cannabis Cultivation License

On August 22, 2019, Cosechemos applied to the Ministry of Justice for a psychoactive cannabis license (the “Psychoactive Cannabis License”), which authorizes the cultivation of psychoactive cannabis plants for (i) seeds and cuttings production; (ii) grain production; (iii) the manufacture of derivatives; and (iv) scientific research purposes. Besides cultivation, licensees also have an authorization to store, commercialize, distribute and transport psychoactive cannabis plants, as well as dried cannabis flower.  Cosechemos obtained this license on March 1, 2021.

Cannabis Manufacturing License

On August 14, 2019, Cosechemos applied to the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (the “Ministry of Health”) for its cannabis manufacturing license. Cosechemos has received the cannabis manufacturing license as of November 9, 2020.
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ICA Permit

Currently, Cosechemos has 12 varieties of medicinal cannabis registered with the ICA and has the registration as a producer of selected seeds granted by the ICA. Upon receiving the ICA Permit (eight currently approved), Cosechemos will commence with commercial cultivation

Commercial planting has commenced and completed the planting of 5 hectares of non-psychoactive cannabis at the Cosechemos Farm (the “Stage 1 Grow”).  Following the successful completion of the Stage 1 Grow in the second quarter of 2021, Cosechemos has expanded operations by propagating material for an additional 50 acres of non-psychoactive cannabis.

Non-Psychoactive Cannabis License

Cosechemos applied for a non-psychoactive cannabis license (the “Non-Psychoactive Cannabis License”) on September 6, 2019 and the Ministry of Justice granted it on May 15, 2019, through Resolution N° 484. The Non-Psychoactive Cultivation License grants Cosechemos the right to cultivate non-psychoactive cannabis plants for: (a) grain and seeds production; (b) manufacturing of derivatives; and (c) industrial production. The Cannabis Non-Psychoactive Cultivation License does not require a quota. The license is valid up to 5 years and can be renewed for additional 5-year terms. The Colombian government maintains the right to monitor the activities performed by the corresponding licensee.

Because the Non-Psychoactive Cannabis License allows Flora to produce and distribute CBD dominant cannabis oils and derivative products, this provides a strong base for our operations as the recently established medicinal cannabis market in Colombia develops and matures, and opportunities in Colombia’s low THC non-psychoactive cannabis over-the-counter markets arise. In Colombia, there are approximately 500 companies with a Non-Psychoactive Cannabis Cultivation License. 

It is important to note that, in compliance with its international obligations, Colombia establishes an annual limit for the production volume of cannabis plants and derivatives, which is monitored by the International Narcotics Control Board. Based on this limit, the Colombian government established a quota system, in order to control the amount of psychoactive cannabis production per license. This means that for the Psychoactive Cannabis License, licensees must first apply for a specific crop or manufacturing quota, before beginning production. Such restriction is not applicable to non-psychoactive cannabis production, and therefore not applicable to the Non-Psychoactive Cannabis License. The current operations of Cosechemos do not require a Cannabis Seeds Possession License, Psychoactive Cannabis License or a Cannabis Derivatives Manufacturing License.

Compliance and Registrations for our Skincare and Beauty Products

Flora Beauty manufactures products under strict international standards.  Pursuant to Colombian law, Flora Beauty is permitted to manufacture, sell and export beauty and cosmetics products made from CBD and other natural ingredients.  In addition, all of Flora Beauty’s products are compliant with FDA regulations and manufactured in an FDA registered lab.

All of Flora Beauty’s Mind Naturals products are registered with INVIMA, Colombia’s food and drug regulatory agency. Currently, Flora Beauty has four licenses from INVIMA for its products. We have also obtained all the approvals for the O brand products from INVIMA. Moreover, we are in the process of achieving certification for the two Flora Beauty lines from the EWG.

Operating License and Registrations for Dermo-Cosmetic Products

In 2012, Flora Lab focused its efforts on the construction of its production facility and received an operating license from INVIMA in November 2012. This operating license allowed Flora Lab to start the production of cosmetic products in November 2012. Such license is still valid to date.  In 2013, the manufacturing and commercialization of its own brand products and third-party products began. Additionally, each product requires an individual registration called NSO (obligatory sanitary notification). Flora Lab currently has 22 NSO and 55 NSO from third parties for which it provides bottling and packaging services.

Flora Lab is currently negotiating the acquisition of a GMP-C certified laboratory to increase its production capacity and to be able to service international markets in the future.
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In addition, Flora Lab intends to develop a new area at its current laboratory, or a new laboratory, if purchased, for drug compounding to obtain a BPE cannabis certification. This certification stands for sterile compounded drugs and non-sterile compounded drugs (topical, oral, among others). Flora Lab would be one of the first companies in Colombia with a BPE cannabis certification to prepare cannabis compounded drugs. This BPE cannabis certification would allow Flora Lab to develop and commercialize cannabis medicines in different pharmaceutical forms, such as drops, ointments, capsules, and suppositories. These products are already in development and will begin distribution as soon as the BPE cannabis certification is attained. Flora Lab intends to apply for the BPE cannabis certification second quarter of 2021.

Licenses for our Pharmaceutical Products

Cronomed’s portfolio of products includes thirty one registered brands that position the company and its brands with the Colombian consumer.   From August 2005 to December 2020, Cronomed has applied to the INVIMA for licenses for distribution and commercialization of Cronomed’s products. Currently, Cronomed has obtained 41 licenses for its 56 products.

Taking into account the regulatory entity’s current regulations, pharmaceutical companies may have one license for several associated brands; for instance, a food license may be associated with several brands and products. As a result, for example, the Cronosure brand has one license for two products (Cronosure Polvo Vainilla and Cronosure Polvo Fresa).

Sanitary Registers for our Food and Beverages Products

Kasa holds four sanitary registers of INVIMA for the production and export of its juices and botanicals, permitting eighteen recipes of juices and three natural erotic oils for distribution.

Property, Plants and Equipment

Cultivation Operations

Current cultivation operations are in Colombia at: (i) the Cosechemos Farm, a 361-hectare property.

Cosechemos Farm

The Cosechemos Farm is in Giron, Santander, Colombia. Giron has a tropical rainforest climate throughout the year with virtually no variation and consistently receives 12 hours of daylight, year-round, with very little variability, which is important for cannabis cultivation. In addition, rainfall is abundant in Giron, which is ideal for controlling humidity and moisture levels within open-air greenhouses. Giron’s location and infrastructure are further well-suited to supply international markets as it is 10 kilometers from Palonegro International Airport.

The Cosechemos Farm hosts Cosechemo’s Nursery and Propagation Center, storage warehouse, technical and administrative offices, employee quarters, fertilization booth, a water reservoir and the Research Technology and Processing Center.

Cosechemos leases the Cosechemos Farm pursuant to a lease agreement (the “Cosechemos Lease”), dated May 2, 2018, as amended, with C.I. Gramaluz S.C.A.  The term of the Cosechemos Lease is six years and automatically renews for successive six-year terms. Effective March 1, 2020, Cosechemos pays approximately $5,800 (COP20,000,000) a month to lease the Cosechemos Farm.  Pursuant to the Cosechemos Lease, Cosechemos has a right to purchase the Cosechemos Farm at a price to be determined by an arm’s length third party appraiser from the real estate association of Bogotá, Colombia.

Cosechemos Farm includes: (i) area for breeding; (ii) warehouse for hosing of equipment; (iii) a technical and administrative office; (iv) housing for the technical team; (v) a fertilization center; (vi) a deep well; (vii) a water reservoir; and (viii) a research and processing center. 

Flora constructed a helicopter pad that allows individuals or supplies to be moved to and from Cosechemos Farm. It takes approximately five minutes to fly by helicopter between Cosechemos Farm and Palonegro International Airport (IATA: BGA, ICAO: SKBG) located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of Bucaramanga.

Research Technology and Processing Center

Flora has initiated the design and construction, during the first quarter of 2021, of a Research Technology and Processing Center, which includes an ethanol biomass extraction filtration and recovery system, in an area of approximately 12,500 square feet. The Research Technology and Processing Center will have facilities to: (i) dry flowers naturally and use drying machines; (ii) a grinding or milling area; (iii) extraction areas; and (iv) a phytocannabinoid quality control laboratory, a soil laboratory, a phytopathology laboratory and a beneficial microorganism multiplication laboratory. Once completed, and to export to certain medical cannabis markets (European Union, Israel) it must be certified to ensure it meets EU-GMP standards. Upon completion (November 2021) of the construction of the Cosechemos Research Technology and Processing Center, cannabis will be produced in accordance with Good Agriculture and Collection Practice (GACP) Standards with EU-GMP expected in 2022.
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The 12,500 square foot Research Technology and Processing Center is designed to be able to process Cosechemos’ cultivation of 50 ha. The center is being designed to be able to scale up to process Cosechemos’ cultivation of up to 100ha.  To process 100 ha. of cultivation, the center must be expanded to be approximately 47,900 square feet. Flora intends to increase the size of our facility “module by module” over time as the size of the market for our products increases.

Breeding – Flora has built a two hectare area for the implementation of the genetic improvement program and the obtaining of propagation material (seed, cuttings, in vitro plants), including a greenhouse of 1,520 square meters, open field area (area of crosses and evaluation of genetic material), reproduction laboratories and tissue culture, which is estimated to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Propagation Center – Flora has completed a 1,512 square meter greenhouse which has the capacity to produce 23,000 root cuttings weekly. Flora intends to build another 1,512 square meters of greenhouses early to mid-2022 capable of supplying 23,000 rooted cuttings per week from 3,000 mother-plants. The estimated number required to support a planned 100-hectare cultivation and harvesting operation at the Cosechemos Farm is 46,000 plants per week (23,000 in each greenhouse).

The primary function of the propagation center is to develop and propagate a steady stream of genetically identically cuttings (clones) that will supply our cultivation lots, where they will grow into flowering plants that eventually yield the harvested cannabis flower that is sent for processing into standardized, medicinal-grade oil extracts at our planned state-of-the-art oil processing center.

Warehouse – Flora constructed a 150 square meter warehouse for the housing and storage of all equipment required at the Cosechemos Farm during the third quarter of 2021.

Technical and administrative office – Flora intends to construct a 1,600 square meter office for our technical and administrative team during the first half of 2022.

Housing for Technical Team – Flora has constructed a 100 square meter residential quarters to host its technical team during the second quarter of 2021.  Four members of the technical team will reside at the Cosechemos Farm to ensure that its crops have constant surveillance.

Fertilization Center – Flora has constructed three fertilization centers, each approximately 100 square meters which contain all of the fertilization infrastructure and equipment needed for the Cosechemos Farm, including pumping system, filters and automation tanks.

Each station will be built for 25 hectares of cultivation, starting the first one in the second half of 2021, the second in the first half of 2022 and the third in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Deep well – Flora built a 100 meter deep well during the second quarter of 2021, as an additional source of water to be stored in the water reservoir (see below).

Water Reservoir – Flora intends to construct a 1-hectare water reservoir which shall have a capacity of approximately 30,000 mof water.  The water reservoir will be filled with water from the underground water aquifer and the deep well during the fourth quarter of 2021, once we have the deep well running.

Flora Lab Operations

Flora Lab’s operations are centralized in Bogotá, Colombia and houses all of its raw materials and finished products at its 300 square meters warehouse in Bogotá, Colombia.  Flora has an administrative office adjacent to its warehouse.  Other than the warehouse, Flora leases the warehouse and the administrative office from the Inversiones Montearroyo Asociados S.A.S. (“Inversiones”).

Cronomed (Flora Lab) entered into a lease agreement (the “Cronomed Lease”) with Inversiones on April 24, 2019.  Pursuant to the Cronomed Lease, Inversiones has agreed to lease Cronomed an industrial storage facility for a term of five years, beginning on October 1, 2019 and ending October 1, 2024, for a monthly rent of COP$10,500.  The storage facility consists of two parcels, totaling the surface of 700 square meters.  Cronomed is granted an option to purchase in the Cronomed Lease.

Flora Lab Laboratory

Flora Lab Laboratory does the manufacturing and packaging of Flora Beauty’s products for distribution in Colombia and the United States, pursuant to a Residential House Lease Agreement dated January 26, 2021 entered into with Luz Elvira Garzon (the “Flora Lab Lease”).  The term of the Flora Lab lease is one year, subject to renewals as set forth therein, for a monthly rent of COP$1,500,000. Due to the growth of the business, Flora Lab is currently negotiating the acquisition of a GMP-C certified laboratory to increase its production capacity and to be able to service international markets in the future.

Hemp Textiles Store
Hemp Textiles opened its first brick and mortar retail store to sell its Stardog Loungewear products in Bogotá, Colombia in December 2020, pursuant to a Commercial Lease Agreement (the “Hemp Textiles Lease”) with Piedad Franco Crespo.  The term of the Hemp Textiles Lease is two months, subject to renewals as set forth therein, for a monthly rent of COP$6,500,000.  “Parque la Colina”, the selected location, is one of the highest traffic and retail sales generator in Colombia, owned by “Parque Arauco”, a continental leader in the malls sector.
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Our Intellectual Property Portfolio

We rely on a combination of trademark, patent, copyright and trade secret protection laws in Colombia and other jurisdictions to protect our intellectual property and our brands. We have applied for, and we have received approvals from INVIMA, for our beauty and skincare, pharmaceutical, loungewear, and food and beverage products.  See “Regulation of our Industry.” The following tables summarize such approvals and certificates.

FLORA GROWTH CORP.

Brand
Approved By
Certificate Number
Country
Validity Period (with an Option to Renew)
140 MILES
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
687034 of 2021 on Nice Class 25 (clothing)
Colombia
July 27,2031
STARDOG LOUNGEWEAR and Design
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
671504 of 2020 on Nice Class 3 (CBD goods)
Colombia
December 16, 2030
FLORA GROWTH and Design
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
672089 of 2020 on Nice Classes 31, 32, 44 (agricultural goods light beverages medical services)
Colombia
November 27, 2030
COSECHEMOS and Design
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
670673 of 2020 on Nice Classes (pharmaceutical products, medical services)
Colombia
December 7, 2030


FLORA BEAUTY LLC

BRAND
 
Approved By
Certificate Number
Country
Validity Period (with an Option to Renew)
MIND NATURALS
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
Certificate 57796 of 2020 on Nice Class 11 (Cosmetic Products)
Colombia
Valid until September 18, 2030, with an option to renew for an addition 10-year period.
MIND NATURALS and Design
 
EUTM
Reg. No. 18225777 on Nice Class 3 (cosmetics)
EU
April 14, 2030,
MIND NATURALS and Design
 
UKIPO
Reg. No. UK00918225777 on Nice Class 3
(cosmetics)
UK
April 14, 2030
MIND NATURALS and Design
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
667681 of 2020 on Nice Class 3 (bleaching and cleaning preparations, cosmetics)
Colombia
November 6, 2030
Ô
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
674791 of 2021 on Nice Class 3 (bleacning and cleaning preparations, cosmetics)
Colombia
February 8, 2031
Anti-Aging Moisturizing Cream
 
INVIMA
NSOC04666-21CO
Colombia
March 2, 2028
Anti-Aging Repair Eye Cream
 
INVIMA
NSOC04292-21CO
Colombia
February 19, 2028
Control Moisturizer With CBD
 
INVIMA
NSOC07077-21CO
Colombia
July 7, 2028
Eye Cream
 
INVIMA
NSOC00666-20CO
Colombia
July 31, 2027
Facial Cleanser Gel With CBD
 
INVIMA
NSOC01574-20CO
Colombia
July 31, 2027
Facial Cleanser
 
INVIMA
NSOC05114-21CO
Colombia
March 25, 2028
Facial Toner With CBD
 
INVIMA
NSOC07014-21CO
Colombia
June 29, 2028
Hydrating Mask
 
INVIMA
NSOC00613-20CO
Colombia
July 28, 2027
Lip Balm With CBD
 
INVIMA
NSOC06144-21CO
Colombia
May 13, 2028
Moisturizing Body Cleanser With CBD
 
INVIMA
NSOC07343-21CO
Colombia
July 15, 2028
Oil Control Facial Cleanser With CBD
 
INVIMA
NSOC07125-21CO
Colombia
July 7, 2028
Purfying Mist With CBD
 
INVIMA
NSOC05083-21CO
Colombia
March 24, 2028
Refreshing Mist With CBD
 
INVIMA
NSOC04206-21CO
Colombia
February 15, 2028
Relaxing Mist With CBD
 
INVIMA
NSOC05715-21CO
Colombia
April 23, 2028
Rich Moisturizer With CBD
 
INVIMA
NSOC00648-20CO
Colombia
October 13, 2027


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BREEZE LABORATORY SAS

   
Approved By
Certificate Number
Country
Validity Period (with an Option to Renew)
BREEZE
LABORATORY and Design
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
541494 of 2016 on Nice Classes 3, 5 y 42
Colombia
October 24, 2026
Oil Massage
 
INVIMA
NSOC52156-13CO
Colombia
February 4, 2023
Agua Limpiadora Micelar
 
INVIMA
NSOC03754-21CO
Colombia
December 1, 2028
Anti-Age
 
INVIMA
NSOC87929-18CO
Colombia
September 14, 2025
Bio tonic
 
INVIMA
NSOC79856-17CO
Colombia
July 11, 2024
Bioexfoliating
 
INVIMA
NSOC67513-15CO
Colombia
September 3, 2022
Soothing and Refreshing tonic
 
INVIMA
NSOC38169-10CO
Colombia
August 28, 2028
Liposome Lightening and Antioxidant Cream
 
INVIMA
NSOC47521-12CO
Colombia
April 12, 2022
Protective And Regenerating Cream
 
INVIMA
NSOC71701-16CO
Colombia
April 22, 2023
Liposome Lightening Cream
 
INVIMA
NSOC06456-21CO
Colombia
June 1, 2028
Rehydrating And Nutritive Emulsion
 
INVIMA
NSOC52972-13CO
Colombia
April 5, 2023
Gel
 
INVIMA
NSOC86232-18-CO
Colombia
June 22, 2025
Serum
 
INVIMA
NSOC02984-20CO
Colombia
November 20, 2027
Antibacterial Gel
 
INVIMA
NSOC99512-20CO
Colombia
March 25, 2027
Hypothermal Gel For Firming And Toning Massage
 
INVIMA
NSOC52157-13CO
Colombia
February 7, 2023
Thermal Gel For Anti-Cellulite And Reducing Massage
 
INVIMA
NSOC52154-13CO
Colombia
February 7, 2023
Face Cleaner
 
INVIMA
NSOC73720-16CO
Colombia
August 19, 2023
Foam Cleaner
 
INVIMA
NSOC88500-18CO
Colombia
October 10, 2025
Mask
 
INVIMA
NSOC71907-16CO
Colombia
May 4, 2023
Sun Protector With Screen And Solar Filters Spf 60+
 
INVIMA
NSOC47416-12CO
Colombia
April 9, 2022
Silicone Dermal Recovery
 
INVIMA
NSOC79752-17CO
Colombia
July 7, 2024
Shampoo
 
INVIMA
NSOC86762-18CO
Colombia
July 25, 2025
Wet Towel
 
INVIMA
NSOC99378-20CO
Colombia
 March 18, 2027

FLORA LAB SAS
   
Approved By
Certificate Number
Country
Validity Period (with an Option to Renew)
           
AINEFLAM
 
Superintendency of Industsry and Commerce
 505957 of 2014 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
June 27, 2024
ALGICRON
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
493971 of 2014 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical products)
Colombia
May 29, 2014
BIOCURE
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
631482 of 2019 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
  October 26, 2029
CAPSIFLAM
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
479172 of 2013 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
September 12, 2023
CERIZ T
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
501830 of 2014 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
September 19, 2014
CRONOCICAR
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
405176 of 2010 on Nice Class 3 (Cosmetics Products)
Colombia
April 12, 2030

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CRONODOL MAX
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
398866 of 2010 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
March 07, 2024
CRONODOL MAX
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
681038 of 2021 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
May 10,2031
CRONODOL FORTE
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
488961 of 2014 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
March 24, 2030
CRONOGRYP ULTRA
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
681037 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
March 19, 2030
CRONOSURE
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
402780 of 2010 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
May 25, 2030
CRONOTREX
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
411173 of 2010 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
September 28, 2030
CRONOZIT
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
411174 of 2010 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
September 28, 2030
CROSIMPAR
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
411175 of 2010 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
September 28, 2030
DEXIFEM
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
599383 of 2018 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
July 31, 2028
DUOMELOC
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
592108 of 2018 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
April 23, 2028
DUOPLUS
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
592107 of 2018 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
April 23, 2028
ENDOVIT
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
595743 of 2014 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
March 31, 2024
ENERBIOVIT
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
490055 of 2014 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
June 22, 2027
FERROMINERAL
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
589837 of 2018 on Nice Class 5 (dietary supplements)
Colombia
April 3, 2028
FILOX36
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
594262 of 2018 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
June 22, 2027
FLAXERD
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
594262 of 2018 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
July 31, 2023

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Application Date
Approved By
Certificate Number
Country
Validity Period (with an Option to Renew)
FLUMIEL
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
411562 of 2010 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
September 29,
FYBERCRON
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
648911 of 2020 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
  May 22, 2030
GYNECOMB
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
592105 of 2018 on Nice Class 5 (antifungal cream)
Colombia
  April 23, 2028
GASTROBUTINO
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
569608 of 2017 on Nice Class 5 (digestives for pharmaceutical use)
Colombia
  June 8, 2027
HYPERXET
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
463683 of 2012 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical products)
Colombia
November 29, 2022
HYDRACRON
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
494089 of 2014 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
 May 28, 2024
IMPROTOP
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
477148 of 2013 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
August 14, 2023
INFEMOX
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
477148 of 2013 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
August 14, 2023
INFLAGEL
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
486607 of 2012 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
November 28, 2022
INFLEDOL
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
498918 of 2014 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
August 11, 2024
LESFLIS
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
546101 of 2018 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
December 14, 2026
MAXERIL
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
494916 of 2014 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
June 10, 2024
METROFUROX
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
598965 of 2018 on Nice Class 5 (medicine)
Colombia
  July 25, 2028
MUCOCISTEIN
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
54921 of 2018 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
August 01, 2028
MUCOTAPP
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
59595 of 2018 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
August 17, 2028
NASORYL
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
494091 of 2014 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
May 28, 2024
NATURE’S FOOD
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
467870 of 2013 on Nice Class 35 (business services)
   
OTOMYC
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
492450 of 2014 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
  April 30, 2014
SILDECRON
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
598583 of 2014 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
  June 27, 2024
SOLKREM ULTRA
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
464794 of 2012 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
November 21, 2022
URIFLOX
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
631481 of 2019 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
  October 26, 2029
TRICASP CHAMPU
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
592105 of 2018 on Nice Class 5 (medical shampoos)
Colombia
 April 23, 2028
TOXEDRA
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
407903 of 2010 on Nice Class 5 (Pharmaceutical Products)
Colombia
August 11, 2030
           

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FLORA LAB
Certificates
CROCEFAL
 
October 3, 2019
INVIMA
2019M-0019289
Colombia
October 3, 2024
CRONOGRYP® ULTRA
 
February 11, 2015
INVIMA
2020M-0010326-R1
Colombia
In the renewal process
CRONODOL ® MAX TABLETAS
 
April 19, 2016
INVIMA
2016M-0011478-R1
Colombia
In the renewal process
INFEMOX CAPSULAS
 
June 11, 2014
INVIMA
2014M-0015026
Colombia
September 26, 2024
INFLEDOL
 
July 30, 2015
INVIMA
2014M-0015026
Colombia
In the renewal process
LESFLIS ®
 
September 23, 2016
INVIMA
2016M-0017227
Colombia
September 23, 2021
CRONODOL FORTE
 
March 3, 2015
INVIMA
2014M-0015470
Colombia
In the renewal process
FLAXERD TABLETAS
 
March 06, 2015
INVIMA
2014M-0015575
Colombia
In the renewal process
CROSIMPAR TAB
 
August 30, 2017
INVIMA
2016M-0011643-R1
Colombia
August 30, 2022
CRONOZIT
 
April 29, 2016
INVIMA
M-0010994-R1
Colombia
In the renewal process
CRONOTREX CREAM
 
August 30, 2017
INVIMA
2016M-0011642-R1
Colombia
August 30, 2022
FLUMIEL SYRUP ADULTS
 
December 23, 2010
INVIMA
PFM2010-0001646
Colombia
In the renewal process
FLUMIEL SYRUP KIDS
 
December 23, 2010
INVIMA
PFM2010-0001645
Colombia
In the renewal process
TOXEDRA SYRUP
 
February 02, 2010
INVIMA
PFM2010-0001421
Colombia
In the renewal process
HEDERA HELIX + PROPOLEO
 
March 24, 2020
INVIMA
PFM2020-0002707
Colombia
March 24, 2030
ENERVIOBIT
 
June 1, 2015
INVIMA
SD2015-0003501
Colombia
June 1, 2025
XEROL E 400UI
 
June 1, 2015
INVIMA
SD2015-0003563
Colombia
June 1, 2025
XEROL E 1000UI
 
June 1, 2015
INVIMA
SD2015-0003551
Colombia
June 1, 2025
CRONOCAL D
 
August 18, 2010
INVIMA
SD2010-0001422
Colombia
In the renewal process
ENDOVIT C
 
April 21, 2014
INVIMA
SD2014-0003153
Colombia
April 21,2024
FIBRA
 
October 09, 2017
INVIMA
SD2018-0004298
Colombia
October 09, 2027
OSTEOGEN
 
April 02, 2019
INVIMA
SD2019-0004355
Colombia
April 02, 2029
INFEMOX PPS
 
October 16, 2020
INVIMA
2013M-0014385
Colombia
October 16,2025
INFLAGEL
 
April 3, 2013
INVIMA
2013M-0014090
Colombia
In the Renewal Process
JUVEX
 
March 19, 2019
INVIMA
SD2019-0004346
Colombia
March 19, 2029
MAXERIL
 
November 15, 2018
INVIMA
2013M-0014545
Colombia
November 15, 2023
MULTIVITAMINIC DIETARY SUPPLEMENT ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR SYRUP (ORANGE, LEMON, CHERRY, CANDY)
 
November 12, 2020
INVIMA
SD2020-0004540
Colombia
November 12, 2030
CRONOSURE / NUTREVICAL PLUS
 
December 12, 2012
INVIMA
RSAD01I99912
Colombia
December 12, 2022
FLUMIEL LYPTUS ORANGE
 
October 11, 2011
INVIMA
RSAD09I15511
Colombia
October 11, 2021
FRULYTE
 
December 12, 2012
INVIMA
RSA-004879-2017
Colombia
December 12, 2022
CAPSIFLAM CREAM
 
March 16, 2015
INVIMA
NSOC47156-12CO
Colombia
March 16, 2022
SOLKREM SOLAR PROTECTOR
 
June 18, 2015
INVIMA
NSOC48146-12CO
Colombia
June 18, 2022
CRONOCICAR CREAM
 
September 27, 2015
INVIMA
NSOC50311-12CO
Colombia
September 27, 2022
SOLKEM XTREME
 
June 21, 2017
INVIMA
NSOC79476-17CO
Colombia
June 21, 2024
TRICAPS SHAMPOO
 
June 18, 2018
INVIMA
NSOC86110-18CO
Colombia
June 18, 2025
BIOCURE MICELLAR WATER
 
December 10, 2018
INVIMA
NSOC89630-18CO
Colombia
December 10, 2025
BIOCURE CREAM MUDS AND SHINS
 
June 18, 2018
INVIMA
NSOC86109-18CO
Colombia
June 18, 2025
Dermoreparing Cream
 
May 20, 2021
INVIMA
NSOC58710-14CO
Colombia
May 20, 2028
Emulsion For Reducing, Molding And Firming Massage
 
February 7, 2016
INVIMA
NSOC52155-13CO
Colombia
February 7, 2023
Antibacterial Foam Cleaner
 
March 5, 2020
INVIMA
NSOC99498-20CO
Colombia
March 5, 2027
Wet Towel
 
March 18, 2020
INVIMA
NSOC99378-20CO
Colombia
March 18, 2027

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HEMP TEXTILES & CO SAS
   
Approved By
Certificate Number
Country
Validity Period (with an Option to Renew)
STARDOG LOUNGEWEAR
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
69482 of 2020 on Nice Class 25 (clothing)
Colombia
October 29, 2030,
STARDOG
LOUNGEWEAR
and Design
 
EUTM
18285147
EU
August 5, 2030

KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY SAS
   
Approved By
Certificate Number
Country
Validity Period (with an Option to Renew)
MAMBE
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
545034 of 2016 on Nice Class 32 (fruit-based drinks)
Colombia
March 28, 2026
ALMOST VIRGIN MAMBA WATER
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
532148 of 2015 on Nice Class r (fruit-based drinks)
Colombia
December 23, 2025
ALMOST VIRGIN SX
 
INVIMA
NSOC02063-20CO
Colombia
October 10, 2027
MAMBE SABIDURIA
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
674790 Nice Class 30 (Chocolate bar)
Colombia
 February 8, 2031
Tree design
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
 528428 of 2015 on Nice Class 32 (beverages)
Colombia
November 17, 2025
MBA and Design
 
Superintendency of Industry and Commerce
545003 of 2016 on Nice Class 32 (beverages)
Colombia
March 28, 2026,
ALMOST VIRGIN SX (CBD Oil)
 
INVIMA
NSOC00887-20CO
Colombia
August 18, 2027
ALMOST VIRGIN (Spray)
 
INVIMA
NSOC01116-20CO
Colombia
August 28, 2027
JUNGLE BOOST; COCONUT WATER; CUCUMBER SOUL; CAMU; PASSIFLORAS; MR. BERRY
 
INVIMA
RSA-003797-2017
Colombia
July 21, 2022
ALBA; FARO; SANTO; PURE DELIGHT; SUPER TONIC; JUST BLOSSUM; GUAPI DREAM; ORANGE BLISS; PASSIFLORA
 
INVIMA
RSA-003797-2017
Colombia
July 04, 2027
MAMBA, MAMBA RAW
July 4, 2017
INVIMA
 
Colombia
February 20, 2028

Employees

As of June 30, 2021, we had a total of 192 full time employees in Columbia and 20 consultants in North America.


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REGULATION OF OUR INDUSTRY

Regulatory Framework in the United States

Packaging, Labeling and Advertising

The processing, formulation, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, advertising and distribution of our products are subject to federal laws and regulation by one or more federal agencies, including the FDA, the FTC, HHS, the USDA and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”). These activities are also regulated by various state, local and international laws and agencies of the states and localities in which our products are sold. Regulations may prevent or delay the introduction, or require the reformulation, of our products, which could result in lost sales and increased costs to the Company. A regulatory agency may not accept the evidence of safety for any new ingredients that we may want to market, or may determine that a particular product or product ingredient presents an unacceptable health risk. Regulatory agencies may also determine that a particular statement of nutritional support on our products, or a statement that we want to use on our products, is an unacceptable drug claim or an unauthorized version of a food “health claim,” or that particular claims are not adequately supported by available scientific evidence. Any such regulatory determination could prevent us from marketing particular products or using certain statements on those products, which could adversely affect our sales and results of operations.

Developments in the laws and regulations governing our products may result in a more stringent regulatory landscape, which could require reformulation of certain products to meet new standards, recalls or discontinuance of certain products that we are unable to reformulate, additional record-keeping requirements, increased documentation of the properties of certain products, additional or different labeling requirements, additional scientific substantiation requirements, and other requirements or restrictions. Such developments could increase our costs significantly, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Cannabis for Medical Purposes

The United States healthcare industry is heavily regulated and closely scrutinized by federal, state and local governments. Comprehensive statutes and regulations govern the manner in which we will provide and bill for telehealth services, our contractual relationships with our providers, vendors and clients, our marketing activities, and other aspects of our planned operations. Of particular importance are:

The federal physician self-referral law, commonly known as the Stark Law, that generally prohibits physicians from referring Medicare or Medicaid patients to an entity for the provision of certain “designated health services” if the physician or a member of such physician’s immediate family has a direct or indirect financial relationship (including an ownership interest or a compensation arrangement) with the entity, and prohibit the entity from billing Medicare or Medicaid for such designated health services.

The federal Anti-Kickback Statute that prohibits the knowing and willful offer, payment, solicitation or receipt of any bribe, kickback, rebate or other remuneration for referring an individual, in return for ordering, leasing, purchasing or recommending or arranging for, or to induce the referral of an individual or the ordering, purchasing or leasing of items or services covered, in whole or in part, by any federal healthcare program, such as Medicare and Medicaid. A person or entity does not need to have actual knowledge of the statute or specific intent to violate it to have committed a violation. In addition, the government may assert that a claim including items or services resulting from a violation of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute constitutes a false or fraudulent claim for purposes of the False Claims Act.

The criminal healthcare fraud provisions of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (“HITECH”), and their implementing regulations (collectively, “HIPAA”), and related rules which prohibit knowingly and willfully executing a scheme or artifice to defraud any healthcare benefit program or falsifying, concealing or covering up a material fact or making any material false, fictitious or fraudulent statement in connection with the delivery of or payment for healthcare benefits, items or services. Similar to the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, a person or entity does not need to have actual knowledge of the statute or specific intent to violate it to have committed a violation.

The federal False Claims Act, which imposes civil and criminal liability on individuals or entities that knowingly submit false or fraudulent claims for payment to the government or knowingly make, or cause to be made, a false statement in order to have a false claim paid, including qui tam or whistleblower suits.

Reassignment of payment rules which prohibit certain types of billing and collection practices in connection with claims payable by the Medicare or Medicaid programs.

Similar state law provisions pertaining to anti-kickback, self-referral and false claims issues.

State laws that prohibit general business corporations, such as us, from practicing medicine, controlling physicians’ medical decisions, or engaging in certain practices such as splitting fees with physicians.

Laws that regulate debt collection practices as applied to our debt collection practices.

Certain provisions of the Social Security Act that impose criminal penalties on healthcare providers who fail to disclose, or refund known overpayments.

Federal and state laws that prohibit providers from billing and receiving payment from Medicare and Medicaid for services unless the services are medically necessary, adequately and accurately documented, and billed using codes that accurately reflect the type and level of services rendered.

Federal and state laws and policies that require healthcare providers to maintain licensure, certification or accreditation to enroll and participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and to report certain changes in their operations to the agencies that administer these programs.

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Failure to comply with these laws and other laws can result in civil and criminal penalties such as fines, damages, overpayment, recoupment, imprisonment, loss of enrollment status and exclusion from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The risk of our being found in violation of these laws and regulations is increased by the fact that many of them have not been fully interpreted by the regulatory authorities or the courts, and their provisions are sometimes open to a variety of interpretations. Our failure to accurately anticipate the application of these laws and regulations to our business or any other failure to comply with applicable regulatory requirements could impose liability on us and negatively affect our business. Any action against us for violation of these laws or regulations could cause us to incur significant legal expenses, divert our management’s attention from business operations, and result in adverse publicity.
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The laws, regulations and standards governing the provision of healthcare services may change significantly in the future. We cannot assure you that any new or changed healthcare laws, regulations or standards will not materially adversely affect our planned telehealth services business.
Regulatory Framework in Colombia

Our cultivation operations are in Colombia and are carried out through Cosechemos. As a cultivator of non-psychoactive, psychoactive cannabis and manufacturer of cannabis derivatives, the Company is substantially dependent on the licenses for cultivation, production and other regulatory activities granted to Cosechemos.

Over the past 50 years, Colombia has developed comprehensive regulation that took a hardline approach to narcotics and trafficking in response to the growing influence of international treaties and the efforts of governments to coordinate their drug policies. In the mid-1990s, Colombia decriminalized the personal possession and consumption of cannabis under Constitutional Court Ruling C-221 of 1994. While this represented a shift in approach by Colombian lawmakers, a constitutional amendment through Legislative Act 02 of 2009 reversed the effects of Ruling C-221 of 1994 and reinstated the prohibition on personal possession and consumption of narcotic or psychotropic substances, even on a personal dose basis, unless supported by a medical prescription.

Despite the constitutional amendment in 2009, Colombian cannabis legislation trended towards a preventative and rehabilitative approach. The Constitutional Court of Colombia, through rulings SU-642 of 1998 and C-336 of 2008, among others, established that the right to the free development of personality, also known as the right to autonomy and personal identity, grants individuals the right to self-determination, the freedom and independence to govern his/her own existence and determine a lifestyle according to his/her own interests; provided, that the rights of others and the constitutional order are respected.

In January 2013, the Advisory Commission on Drug Policy (the “Drug Policy Commission”) was established to provide recommendations on how legislation should treat criminal networks and citizen drug users, as well as the quantities to be considered as suitable personal amounts. In July 2014, the Drug Policy Commission issued an initial report submitted to the Ministry of Justice analyzing the conditions of drug use in Colombia and proposing guidelines to update the policy.

In May 2015, the Drug Policy Commission published its final report, which proposed a review of the drug policy in the country and made important recommendations, such as: (i) the creation of an agency for drug policy; (ii) measures to help reduce the risk to consumers; (iii) to rethink the fumigation involved with cultivation; (iv) regulation of medicinal cannabis; (v) alternative means of measuring the success of policies against drugs; (vi) modernize the National Statute on Drugs and Psychoactive Substances; and (vii) to lead the global drug policy debate.

As a result of the final report of the Drug Policy Commission, the Colombian President  approved and sanctioned Law 1787 of 2016 to regulate the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The law marked a new direction in the legislative approach to drugs. Law 1787 amended articles 375, 376 and 377 of the Colombian Penal Code (the "Penal Code") to eliminate penalties against the medical and scientific use of cannabis used under a license granted by the competent authorities. This amendment was necessary since the Penal Code expressly provided for a general prohibition on the cultivation, conservation or financing of marijuana plantations among other related activities.

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The following table summarizes the regulations applicable to the cultivation, manufacture, import, export and use of cannabis in Colombia.

Regulation:
 
Regulates:
Law 1787 of 2016
 
Legalizes the use of Cannabis for medical and scientific purposes
Decree 613 of 2017 modifies Decree 780 of 2016
 
Regulates law 1787 establishing a licensing system and process, defines psychoactive and non-psychoactive cannabis and the quota system for psychoactive cannabis in accordance with Single Convention of Narcotics of 1961 and amendments
Decree 811 of 2021
 
Regulates law 1787 and replaces Decree 613 of 2017, modifying the licensing process, adding additional requirements to license applications for psychoactive, non-psychoactive cannabis and use of seeds for sowing.
Resolution 577 of 2017 from the Ministry of Justice
 
Regulates the evaluation and control of the following licenses:
 
a. Seed Use
b. Cultivation of psychoactive plants (High-THC cultivation licence)
c. Cultivation of non-psychoactive plants (Low-THC cultivation licence)
 
Creates requirement for security protocol
Resolution 578 of 2017 from the Ministry of Justice
 
Regulates the cost of the following licences:
 
a. Seed Use
b. Cultivation of psychoactive plants (High-THC cultivation licence)
c. Cultivation of non-psychoactive plants (Low-THC cultivation licence)
Resolution 579 of 2017 from the Ministry of Justice
 
Establishes that growers that cultivate on a half a hectare area (5,000 square meters) or less are considered small and medium growers and, therefore, may access technical advice, priority allocation of quotas and purchase of their production by the processor and requires that 10 percent of the total production of the processor must come from a small and medium producers.
Resolution 2892 of 2017 from the Ministry of Health
 
Regulates the evaluation and control of the Fabrication of Cannabis derivatives (High-THC Production Licence) Provides guidelines for appropriate security protocols for manufacturing cannabis derivatives including physical security, monitoring, detection, and incident reporting to authorities.
Resolution 2891 of 2017 from the Ministry of Health
 
Regulates the cost of the High-THC production Licence
Resolution 1478 of 2006 from the Ministry of Health modified by Resolution 315 of 2020.
 
Regulation of the control, monitoring and surveillance of the import, export, processing, synthesis, manufacture, distribution, dispensing, purchase, sale, destruction and use of controlled substances, medicines or products containing them and on those which are State Monopoly
Decree 2200 of 2005 from the Ministry of Health
 
Regulates pharmaceutical services including the Magistral Preparations
Guidelines for the GEP certification for Magistral Preparations with Cannabis issued the 25 of October 2019 by INVIMA
 
Establishes the requirements for labs to obtain the GEP certification for the fabrication of Magistral Preparations with Cannabis derivatives

Licences

The Ministries of Health, Justice and Agriculture issued Decree 613 of 2017 to define the licenses that can be granted with respect to permitted activities related to medical cannabis that include:(i)the  production of cannabis derivatives; ii) use of seeds for sowing; (iii) the planting of psychoactive cannabis plants; and (iv) plant non-psychoactive cannabis plants.
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Apart from a psychoactive cannabis license, Cosechemos has obtained licenses in each of the above categories, necessary to carry out its operations. Licences are not transferable, interchangeable or assignable and are valid for five years and may be renewed for additional periods of five years upon request. Each of the licenses is up-to-date and has not expired. None of the Licenses is subject to current, pending or committed regulatory action.

Magistral Preparations

We intend to produce a category of products known as cannabis extemporaneous (magistral) preparation, , previously regulated by Decree 613 of 2017 and now by Decree 811 of 2021 and Decree 2200 of 2005. Extemporaneous (magistral) preparations are personalized prescription products that do not require a sanitary license for the product but rather for the establishment that produces the product. As they are not mass market products,  but exclusively for a patient, these must be prepared by a licensee in an establishment that complies with the standards of Good Manufacturing Practices (BPE). For the sale and distribution of these medicines in Colombia, it is necessary to comply with the Guidelines for GMP certification for Extemporaneous (Magistral) Preparations with Cannabis issued on October 25, 2019 by INVIMA. We are required to operate, or have an agreement with, a laboratory that is certified according to GMP for extemporaneous (magistral) preparations with cannabis.

Strains registration

Cosechemos has varieties of cannabis in various stages of the registration process. Each strain, whether high or low in THC, must undergo an agronomic evaluation by the agricultural health entity -  Colombian  Agricultural Institute  (ICA). In order for strains to be included in the National Cultivar Registry, the following steps must be completed:(i) Genetic Stabilization; (ii) Agronomic Test; (iii) Phase 1 strain registry (legal document that allows the license to enter a strain in the registry); and (iv) Strain registration phase 2 (registration that allows the licensee to market any cannabis product derived from the specific strain in the registry). The harvest is also in the process of agronomic evaluation of additional strains. Based on the yields of each strain, as determined by agronomic testing, "COSECHEMOS YA" may decide to register fewer strains than available. The decision to complete the registration process of a strain will depend on several factors, from biomass yields, cannabinoid profile, average cannabinoid content, resistance to pests among others as determined by agronomic tests, and the intended uses by the company.

Cosmetic Regulations

The Company's business also includes the manufacture and marketing of cosmetics, including some with Cannabidiol (CBD) in Colombia. Cosmetic products in Colombia are regulated by regulations issued by the Andean Community of Nations.

The relevant regulations in health regulatory matters for Cosmetic Products are the following:

Decision 516 of 2002 of the Andean Community of Nations establishes a sanitary regulation for the manufacture and commercialization of Cosmetic Products in the countries of the Andean Community (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru).
Decree 219 of 1998, which regulates the quality and control of Cosmetic Products.
Law 9 of 1979, which establishes the general framework for health surveillance and control

In Colombia, cosmetics must undergo a registration process called Mandatory Sanitary Notification (NSO), which is supervised by INVIMA, prior to marketing. Applicable regulations establish requirements related to labeling, manufacturing facilities, and product composition. The general Colombian regulatory framework on specific cannabis issues limits the manufacture of products with cannabis derivatives with a maximum of 1% THC (psychoactive component) but that the product must demonstrate and comply with the respective international regulations with contents below 03% or 0.2% THC.

Ingredients in the list of accepted ingredients of the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) in the United States of America, Cosmetic ingredient database CosIng in the European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and Cosmetic products marketed in the Andean Subregion must comply with the international lists of ingredients below that may or may not be incorporated into cosmetic products and their corresponding functions and restrictions or conditions of use.

The lists and provisions issued by the Food & Drug Administration of the United States of America (FDA);

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The Personal Care Products Council's cosmetic ingredient listings;

European Union Directives or Regulations governing cosmetic ingredients; and

Cosmetic Ingredient Listings Europe – The Personal Care Association. As long as the governmental entities that are in charge of the regulation, surveillance and sanitary control of cosmetic products, according to the national legislation of each member country of the Andean Subregion, namely Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru do not take a decision under Article 5 of Andean Decision 833 of 2018, member countries shall use the least restrictive list and the ingredients contained in the European cosmetic (cosing) are permitted in cosmetic products, including the following cannabis ingredients: Cannabis sativa flower extract, Cannabis sativa flower/leaf/stem extract, Sativa cannabis seed extract, Cannabis Sativa  glycer glycertic  seed oil-8, Sativa-8 cannabis seed esters, Cannabis Sativa Seedcake,  Cannabis Sativa seed powder,  Cannabis Sativa stem powder, Hydrolyzed Sativa cannabis seed extract, Hydrolyzed hemp seed,  Cannabidiol extract.

MANAGEMENT

Our Executive Officers and Directors

The following table sets forth the names, ages and positions of our executive officers and members of our Board of Directors as of the date of this prospectus.  The business address of all of persons identified below is 198 Davenport Road, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1J2 Canada.

Name
 
Position
 
Age
     
Executive Officers:
             
Luis Merchan
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
   
39
     
Lee Leiderman
 
Chief Financial Officer
   
63
     
Jason Warnock
 
Chief Revenue Officer
   
49
     
James Williams
 
 VP Corporate Development
   
32
     
Javier Franco
 
VP Agriculture
   
53
     
Damian Lopez
 
VP Strategy and Legal
   
38
     
Matthew Cohen
 
VP U.S. Legal and Business Affairs
   
55
     
Directors:
               
Dr. Bernard Wilson
 
Chairman
   
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Luis Merchan
 
Director
   
39
     
Dr. Beverley Richardson
 
Director
   
60
     
Juan Carlos Gomez Roa
 
Director
   
58
     
Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan
 
Director
   
37
     
Marc Mastronardi
 
Director
   
44
     

Biographical Information

The following is a summary of certain biographical information concerning our executive officers and directors.
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Luis Merchan, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director: Mr. Merchan is a proven executive with over 10 years of experience in enterprise sales management from industry-leading consumer package goods companies.  Mr. Merchan has a background in corporate strategy, merchandising, expense management, and customer experience.  Mr. Merchan has served as the President – Consumer Good (which was subsumed by the President and Chief Executive Officer roles) and Director of the Company since July 2020.  From January 2020 to July 2020, Mr. Merchan served as Vice President of Workforce Strategy and Operations for Macy’s Inc. (“Macy’s”), where he managed the enterprise’s profit and loss expense line for its 540-store portfolio.  Throughout Mr. Merchan’s 10-year tenure at Macy’s, Mr. Merchan led various sales and marketing initiatives, including the B2B corporate sales team that was responsible for $160 million in annual revenue and 15% year over year growth.  Prior to Mr. Merchan’s most recent role, Mr. Merchan held various executive-level roles at Macy’s. From January 2019 to December 2019, Mr. Merchan served as VP of Customer Experience and Selling Support Services. From January 2017 to January 2019, Mr. Merchan served as Group VP National Merchandising and Sales – Beauty. From June 2013 to December 2016, Mr. Merchan served as VP Regional Merchandise Execution. Mr. Merchan obtained his Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from Pontifical Xaverian University in Bogota, Colombia and his MBA from McNeese State University.  Mr. Merchan also holds a Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management from Harvard University.

Lee Leiderman, Chief Financial Officer: Mr. Leiderman started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and held several corporate positions within Philip Morris International, Caterpillar and RR Donnelley, gaining substantial financial management experience for U.S.-listed public companies.  From April 2016 to May 2019, Mr. Leiderman served as the Chief Accounting Officer at OSI Group, and from May 2020 to June 2021, he served as the CFO of Nurture Life Inc. He has an extensive background with over 25 years of experience, which includes public and private companies, mergers and acquisitions, transfer pricing, and investment analysis. Mr. Leiderman also has broad experience with fast-paced growth companies and infrastructure creation, having managed the financial teams for many successful international and domestic companies. Mr. Leiderman is a CPA with a BA in Accounting and International Business from Susquehanna University. 

Jason Warnock, Chief Revenue Officer: Mr. Warnock is an accomplished global sales leader and executive, bringing more than 20 years of experience driving revenue growth and go-to-market strategy for high-profile, Fortune 500 brands. Mr. Warnock has spent the last 15 years in the cannabis, competitive advertising, communications, and emerging technology fields where his work focused on building companies and brands from the ground up, working on strategic mergers and acquisitions, and creating sustainable, resonant financing and marketing campaigns. Prior to joining Flora, Mr. Warnock was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TheraCann Internatioal Benchmark Corporation a global logistics, technology and cannabis management software company from March 2017 to September 2019. Before TheraCann, he was the CEO of Post+Beam from June 2007 to December 2016, an international communications, innovation and marketing firm. Mr. Warnock has been a leader in sustainable practices and design from his earlier work as a Director with the architectural division of Hunter Douglas (January 2002 – June 2007) where he also chaired the Education and Events committee, Special Programs working group and Education Steering committee for the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). He is experienced in delivering consistent and sustainable business results for numerous consumer packaged goods (“CPG”) companies, developing high-performing teams and effective marketing communications.

James Williams, VP Corporate Development: Mr. Williams is a corporate finance and business development specialist who has spent the previous three years focused on driving corporate M&A and revenue opportunities within the regulated cannabis eco-system. Most recently, Mr. Williams was the Founder of Cannabis Manufacturers Guild in January 2020, a business solutions trade association for the cannabis space and has built an extensive network in the global cannabis industry. Prior to that, he worked with WeedMD Rx as Director of Capital Markets and Business Development focusing on capital raising and M&A analysis from April 2019 to January 2020. Before entering the corporate cannabis space, Mr. Williams specialized in cannabis securities at Laurentian Bank and has worked in investment banking for 10 years including time at Barclays Securities (July 2011 - August 2014) and UBS Investment Bank (September 2014 - November 2016). Mr. Williams graduated with a BBA from Wilfrid Laurier University, with a Minor in Economics in August 2011. In 2013, Mr. Williams completed his Certified Market Technician certification to become a CMT.

Javier Franco, VP Agriculture: Mr. Franco is a master horticulturist with over 25 years of experience in the design, implementation and management of cultivation and propagation facilities for flowering plants in Latin America, mainly Colombia and Ecuador. Mr. Franco speaks English and Spanish fluently and obtained his agricultural studies at Zamorano University in Honduras and later an International Exchange Program at Ohio State University. Mr. Franco has managed technical, commercial and research groups in flower, fruit and vegetable markets in Latin America, and has participated in the commercial development of new technologies applied in agro-industry.  From 2015 to present, Mr. Franco has been the director of agriculture for Tecnoviv SAS in Colombia.

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Damian Lopez, VP Strategy & Legal: Mr. Lopez has over 10 years of experience working in the Latin American market, including corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and go-public transactions.  In addition, Mr. Lopez is a corporate securities lawyer who has worked with various Canadian and US publicly listed companies in the technology, resources and cannabis industries. Mr. Lopez served as the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company from March 2019 to December 2020. From May 2016 to January 2019, Mr. Lopez served as the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Valencia Ventures Inc., a Canadian resource company.  Since August 2015 to the present, Mr. Lopez is legal counsel and corporate secretary of a number of Canadian public companies. From September 2011 to July 2015, Mr. Lopez was a Corporate Associate at Stikeman Elliott LLP, a law firm specializing in corporate and securities law. Mr. Lopez is fluent in English and Spanish and obtained a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Bachelor of Commerce & Finance from the University of Toronto.

Matthew Cohen, VP U.S. Legal and Business Affairs:  Mr. Cohen is a corporate and securities lawyer with over 25 years’ experience representing both public and private companies throughout all phases of their corporate life cycle.  From October 2018 to January 2020, Mr. Cohen served as General Counsel, and from March 2018 to October 2018 he served as Corporate Counsel to Playa Hotels & Resorts, NV (Nasdaq: PLYA), the owner and operator of all-inclusive hotels throughout Mexico and the Caribbean.  Between August 2014 and August 2017, he served as General Counsel for the following companies: Ominto Inc., engaged in the online, cash-back business; Harbor Village, Inc., a privately-owned substance abuse treatment provider; and Stratex Oil & Gas, Inc., an oil and natural gas exploration and production company. From 2012 through 2014, Mr. Cohen was a Shareholder in the law firm of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. From 2008 through 2012, he was a Partner in the law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP and from 2001 through March 2008, he served as a Partner of Eaton & Van Winkle, LLP. Mr. Cohen graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of Arts and earned his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School.

Dr. Bernard Wilson, Chairman: Dr. Wilson is a senior financial professional since July 1975. He is the former Vice-Chairman of PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP (June 2002 – June 31, 2005) and Chairman of the Founders Board of the Institute of Corporate Directors (January 2002 – December 2005). Mr. Wilson has served as Chairman of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (January 1991 – December 1991); Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce – Canada (January 1991 – December 1991); and Member of the Canada/US Trade Committee (January 1988 – December 1991). Mr. Wilson is currently a director of a number of other public Canadian companies. Drawing on his experience as Chairman of the Founders Board of Institute of Corporate Directors, as Lead Director, Mr. Wilson will work with the Company’s Board of Directors and its various standing committees to ensure effective corporate governance practices and to enhance and protect the independence of the Board.

Dr. Beverley Richardson, Director: Dr. Richardson is a renowned psychotherapeutic practitioner whose collaborative efforts and clinical influence are reflected in some of the most compelling and effective addiction and behavioral health programs in North America, which include: Sierra Tucson (Arizona), the Meadows (Arizona) and Betty Ford Center (California). She has a Doctorate Degree in Psychology and is a B.C. Registered Clinical Counsellor, Internationally Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, and EMDR Level II Trauma Therapist. Dr. Richardson has integrated her extensive experience in health and wellness with her entrepreneurial spirit to form her nutraceutical and bioscience research and development enterprises.

From each of September 2020, March 2013, and October 2009 to the date hereof, Dr. Richardson respectively served as: (i) the Vice President of International Business at Phytorigins Botanicals Ltd., a Canadian biotech company, (ii) the Vice President of Science (Research and Development) at Phytology Nutraceuticals Ltd., a Canadian company focused on the manufacturing and sales of plant based medicines and psychoactive therapeutics, (iii) the managing director of Peyto Enterprises Ltd., a British Columbia company that Dr. Richardson founded operating in the lifestyle industry, and (iv) the managing director of Legacies Advisory Group Inc., a British Columbia consultant agency that Dr. Richardson founded which provides expertise in the planning, development and execution of addiction, behavioural health and wellness programs. Dr. Richardson obtained her Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto, Master of Science from the University of Pennsylvania, and Doctor of Psychology from California Southern University, graduating magna cum laude.
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Juan Carlos Gomez Roa, Director: Mr. Gomez has more than 20 years of experience working in Latin America in the gaming and entertainment industry.  Mr. Gomez has been the Chief Executive Officer of Winner Group CIRSA since January 2000 and participated in the acquisition of Winner Group CIRSA by the Blackstone Group in April 2018.  He has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from St. Thomas University in Colombia. Mr. Gomez is a director of several private companies in Colombia.

Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan, Director: Dr. Annabelle is a scientist, educator, author, mother of five, and a respected key opinion leader. She is a cell and developmental biologist from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, with a background in neuroscience from Georgetown University. She earned her PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology with a focus in Cardio-Oncology and has since become a philanthropist and entrepreneur focused on pharmaceutical innovation and clinical trial research in medical cannabis. Currently, Dr. Manalo-Morgan has been the founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Masaya Medical, Inc. since 2019 and has served as the lead scientist at Medolife Rx since 2018.

Marc Mastronardi, Director: Mr. Mastronardi has been the Chief Stores Officer of Macy’s since February 2020.  Prior to his current role, Mastronardi has held multiple roles at Macy’s since March 2014, including Macy’s Senior Vice President of Store Operations and Customer Experience, where he was responsible for enterprise-wide store operations, sales and customer service. Mastronardi has also led multiple functions within the organization responsible for the creation and expansion of new business concepts, leased partnerships and diverse, owner-led businesses. Mastronardi currently serves on the board of Delivering Good, NYC, the executive committee of the Fashion Scholarship Fund, and is the executive sponsor of the Macy’s Working Families Employee Resource Group.

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

To our knowledge, none of our current directors or executive officers have, during the past ten years:

Been convicted in a criminal proceeding or been subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses);

had any bankruptcy petition filed by or against the business or property of the person, or of any partnership, corporation or business association of which he or she was a general partner or executive officer, either at the time of the bankruptcy filing or within two years prior to that time;

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been subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction or federal or state authority, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting, his involvement in any type of business, securities, futures, commodities, investment, banking, savings and loan, or insurance activities, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity;

been found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the SEC or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated;

been the subject of, or a party to, any federal or state judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated (not including any settlement of a civil proceeding among private litigants), relating to an alleged violation of any federal or state securities or commodities law or regulation, any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order, or any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or

been the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.

We are not currently a party to any legal proceedings, the adverse outcome of which, individually or in the aggregate, we believe will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results.

Composition of our Board of Directors

Our business and affairs are managed under the direction of our Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors is currently comprised of six directors. When considering whether directors have the experience, qualifications, attributes or skills, taken as a whole, to enable our Board of Directors to effectively satisfy its oversight responsibilities in light of our business and structure, the Board of Directors focuses primarily on each person’s background and experience as reflected in the information discussed in the directors’ respective biographies set forth above. We believe that our directors provide an appropriate mix of experience and skills relevant to the size and nature of our business.

Corporate Governance Practices

We are a “foreign private issuer” under the federal securities laws of the United States and the NASDAQ listing standards. Under the federal securities laws of the United States, foreign private issuers are subject to different disclosure requirements than U.S.-domiciled registrants. We intend to take all actions necessary for us to maintain compliance as a foreign private issuer under the applicable corporate governance requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the rules adopted by the SEC and the NASDAQ listing standards.

Under the SEC rules and the NASDAQ listing standards, a foreign private issuer is subject to less stringent corporate governance requirements. Subject to certain exceptions, the SEC and the NASDAQ permit a foreign private issuer to follow its home country practice in lieu of their respective rules and listing standards. Following our home country governance practices, as opposed to the requirements that would otherwise apply to a company listed on NASDAQ, may provide less protection than is accorded to investors under the NASDAQ Rules applicable to U.S. domestic issuers.

The Canadian securities regulatory authorities have issued corporate governance guidelines pursuant to National Policy 58-201—Corporate Governance Guidelines (the “Corporate Governance Guidelines”), together with certain related disclosure requirements pursuant to National Instrument 58-101—Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices. The Corporate Governance Guidelines are recommended as “best practices” for issuers to follow. We recognize that good corporate governance plays an important role in our overall success and in enhancing shareholder value and, accordingly, we have adopted, or in connection with the closing of this offering will adopt, certain corporate governance policies and practices which reflect our consideration of the recommended Corporate Governance Guidelines.

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In particular, as a foreign private issuer, in accordance with and pursuant to the authority contained in NASDAQ Listing Rule 5615(a)(3), we  follow certain Canadian law and corporate practice in lieu of certain corporate governance provisions set out under the NASDAQ Rule 5600 Series, the requirement in Listing Rule 5250(b)(3) to disclose third party director and nominee compensation, and the requirement in Listing Rule 5250(d) to distribute annual and interim reports. Of particular note, the following rules under the NASDAQ Listing Rule 5600 Series differ from Canadian law requirements:

NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(b)(1) requires that at least a majority of the Company’s Board of Directors shall be independent directors, and NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(b)(2) requires that independent directors regularly meet in executive session, where only independent directors are present. We currently have five (5) indepedent directors, constituting a majority of the Company’s Board of Directors as of the date hereof.  Our independent directors meet regularly with other members of the Board and meet in executive session at least two (2) times per year.

NASDAQ Listing Rule 5620(c) sets out a quorum requirement of at least 33-1/3% of the outstanding shares with respect to meetings of shareholders. In accordance with Canadian law and generally accepted business practices, our bylaws (the “Bylaws”) provide that, subject to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and any minimum quorum requirement for a shareholder meeting of any securities exchange upon which the Company’s shares are listed, a quorum is met when holders of not less than 10% of the shares entitled to vote at the meeting of shareholders are present in person or represented by proxy. The quorum requirement provided in our Bylaws is consistent with applicable Canadian laws and corporate practices.

NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)(A) requires that the Company shall have an audit committee composed entirely of not less than three directors, each of whom must be independent. We have an audit committee comprised of three (3) directors, and each member of the audit committee meets the independence requirements of NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(a)(2) and Rule 10A-3(b)(1) under the Exchange Act. See “—Audit Committee” below for further detail.

 NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(d)(2)(A) requires, among other things, that the Company’s compensation committee include at least two members, each of whom is an independent director as defined under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(a)(2). The Company established a compensation committee of the Board effective December 16, 2020. Our compensation committee is comprised of two (2) directors, each of whom meet the independence requirements of NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(a)(2).

NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(e) requires that the nomination and corporate governance committee include solely independent directors. The Company established a nomination and corporate governance committee of the Board effective December 16, 2020. Our nomination and corporate governance committee is comprised of three (3) directors, each of whom meet the independence requirements of NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(a)(2). The Company will utilize the phase-in provisions of NASDAQ Listing Rule 5615(b) for the nominations committee composition requirement.

Board Leadership Structure and Risk Oversight

The Board oversees our business and considers the risks associated with our business strategy and decisions. The Board currently implements its risk oversight function as a whole. Each of the Board committees will also provide risk oversight in respect of its respective areas of concentration and reports material risks to the Board for further consideration.

Term of Office

Each of our officers holds office until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Directors are appointed to serve for one year until the meeting of the Board following the annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors have been elected and qualified. 

Family Relationships

There are no familial relationships among any of our directors or officers.

Board Committees

Audit Committee

Our audit committee is responsible for, among other things:

appointing, compensating, retaining, evaluating, terminating and overseeing our independent registered public accounting firm;
discussing with our independent registered public accounting firm their independence from management;
reviewing, with our independent registered public accounting firm, the scope and results of their audit;
approving all audit and permissible non-audit services to be performed by our independent registered public accounting firm;
overseeing the financial reporting process and discussing with management and our independent registered public accounting firm any financial statements that we file with the SEC;
overseeing our financial and accounting controls and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
reviewing our policies on risk assessment and risk management;
reviewing related person transactions; and
establishing procedures for the confidential anonymous submission of concerns regarding questionable accounting, internal controls or auditing matters.

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The audit committee is comprised of Dr. Bernard Wilson, Dr. Beverley Richardson and Juan Carlos Gomez Roa, with Dr. Bernard Wilson serving as chair. Dr. Wilson qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as such term has been defined in Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K and as “financially literate” within the meaning of NI 52-110. Our Board of Directors has affirmatively determined that Dr. Wilson, Dr. Richardson and Mr. Gomez each meet the definition of “independent director” for purposes of serving on the audit committee under the NASDAQ rules, the independence standards under Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act and under NI 52-110.

Both our independent registered public accounting firm and management personnel periodically meet privately with our audit committee.

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

Our nominating and corporate governance committee is responsible for, among other things:

identifying individuals qualified to become members of our Board of Directors, consistent with criteria approved by our Board of Directors;
overseeing succession planning for our executive officers;
periodically reviewing our Board of Directors’ leadership structure and recommending any proposed changes to our Board of Directors;
overseeing an annual evaluation of the effectiveness of our Board of Directors and its committees; and
developing and recommending to our Board of Directors a set of corporate governance guidelines.

The nominating and corporate governance committee is composed of Marc Mastronardi, Juan Carlos Gomez Roa and Dr. Annabelle Manalo, with Marc Mastronardi serving as chair.  Our Board of Directors has affirmatively determined that  each member meets the definition of “independent director” for purposes of serving on the nominating and corporate governance committee under the NASDAQ rules, the independence standards under Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act and under NI 52-110.

Compensation Committee

Our compensation committee is responsible for, among other things:

reviewing and approving the corporate goals and objectives, evaluating the performance and reviewing and approving the compensation of our executive officers;
reviewing and approving or making recommendations to our Board of Directors regarding our incentive compensation and equity-based plans, policies and programs;
reviewing and approving all employment agreement and severance arrangements for our executive officers;
making recommendations to our Board of Directors regarding the compensation of our directors; and
retaining and overseeing any compensation consultants.

The compensation committee is composed of Dr. Bernard Wilson and Dr. Beverley Richardson, with Dr. Richardson serving as chair.  Our Board of Directors has affirmatively determined that Dr. Wilson and Dr. Richardson each meet the definition of “independent director” for purposes of serving on the compensation committee under the NASDAQ rules, the independence standards under Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act and under NI 52-110.

Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Our Board of Directors adopted a written Code of Business Conduct and Ethics on February 18, 2021, which is a “code of ethics” as defined in section 406(c) of Sarbanes-Oxley and which is a “code” under NI 58-101, that applies to our directors, officers, and employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, and other of our agents.  The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is publicly available on the Company's website at https://www.floragrowth.ca/.


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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The following discussion and analysis of compensation arrangements should be read together with the compensation tables and related disclosures that follow. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that are based on our current plans and expectations regarding future compensation programs. Actual compensation programs that we adopt may differ materially from the programs summarized in this discussion. The following discussion may also contain statements regarding corporate performance targets and goals. These targets and goals are disclosed in the limited context of our compensation programs and should not be understood to be statements of management's expectations or estimates of results or other guidance. We specifically caution investors not to apply these statements to other contexts.

Compensation of our Directors

The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation of our executive officers and non-employee directors for the 2020 fiscal year.

Name
 
Fees earned or paid in cash
($)
   
Stock awards
($)
 
Option awards(1)
($)
   
Non-equity incentive plan compensation
($)
   
Change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings
   
All other compensation
($)
   
Total
($)
 
Executive Officers:
                                       
Damian Lopez
   
435,745
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
435,745
 
Deborah Battiston
   
137,149
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
137,149
 
Orlando Bustos(2)
 
52,305
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
52,305
 
Javier Franco
 
59,432
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
59,432
 
Luis Merchan
 
200,500
   
$
2,560,000
     
917,805
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
3,678,305
 
Evan Veryard
 
24,799
     
-
     
45,921
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
70,720
 
Directors:
                                                       
Stan Bharti(3)
   
1,111,915
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,111,915
 
Damian Lopez(4)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Fred Leigh
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
         
William Steers(5)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Dr. Beverly Richardson
   
-
     
-
     
229,604
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
229,604
 
Dr. Bernard Wilson
   
-
     
-
     
229,604
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
229,604
 
Juan Carlos Gomez
   
-
             
229,604
     
-
             
-
     
229,604
 

(1) Option awards are based on the Black-Scholes option valuation model.
(2) Mr. Bustos served as the Company's VP Strategic Finance and FP&A for fiscal year 2020. He also served in that capacity in fiscal year 2021 until his employment ended in September 2021.
(3) Stan Bharti is a former director of the Company and resigned from the Board in August 2021.
(4) Damian Lopez is a former director of the Company and resigned from the Board in December 2020.
(5) William Steers is a former director of the Company and resigned from the Board in December 2020.

Director Compensation

As of December 31, 2020 we had five directors. During the year ended December 31, 2020, we did not pay our directors any cash compensation for their services as Board members. During 2021 each non-executive board member receives $5,000 per quarter for his or her services as board members.

On June 28, 2019, certain of our directors acting at that time were each granted 2,000,000 options (666,667 options on a post-split basis) to purchase Common Shares at $0.05 ($0.15 on a post-split basis) per share.

On December 16, 2020, certain of our directors were each granted 500,000 options (166,667 options on a post-split basis) to purchase Common Shares with an exercise price of $0.75 ($2.25 on a post-split basis) per option, with each option to expire five years from the date of the grant.

Employment Agreements, Arrangements or Plans

The following describes the respective consulting agreements entered into by the Company and its executive officers in place as of the date hereof.
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Luis Merchan

On June 15, 2020, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Luis Merchan to serve as our President – Consumer Goods. On December 16, 2020, this agreement was amended (as amended, the “Merchan Consulting Agreement”) and Mr. Merchan became our President and Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to the Merchan Consulting Agreement, Mr. Merchan receives base compensation in the amount of US$28,750 per month and is eligible to receive bonuses as the Company’s Board may determine from time to time.  Additionally, other than in the context of a change in control of the Company, the Company may terminate Mr. Merchan without cause by making a lump sum payment to him that is equivalent to 12 months’ base compensation.  Pursuant to the Merchan Consulting Agreement, Mr. Merchan has been (i) issued 1,666,667 Common Shares for achieving various milestones and (ii) granted options to purchase up to 666,667 Common Shares in the capital of the Company.  Such options were issued in accordance with the Company’s stock option plan, are fully vested, have an exercise price of US$2.25 per share and expire five years from the date of grant.  During the second quarter of 2021, our Board of Directors awarded Mr. Merchan a one-time cash bonus in the amount of $344,000 in recognition of his contributions to the Company’s successful initial public offering.  Such bonus is to be forfeited and repaid to the Company in the event that Mr. Merchan resigns from the Company or is terminated for cause within the twelve months following the award of this bonus.

Lee Leiderman

On June 10, 2021, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with E&J Consulting LLC (“E&J”), an affiliated entity of Mr. Leiderman, for Mr. Leiderman to serve as our Chief Financial Officer. E&J receives base fees in the amount of US$20,833 per month.  This agreement provides for a severance payment of 12 months’ base fees on termination by the Company without cause. The Company has issued stock options to Mr. Leiderman, exercisable for up to 166,667 Common Shares which vest one year from the grant date at an exercise price of $3.68 per share and which expire five years from the date of the grant.

Matthew Cohen

On August 16, 2021, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Dynamic Consulting of Florida LLC (“Dynamic”), an affiliated entity of Mr. Cohen, for Mr. Cohen to serve as our VP U.S. Legal and Business Strategy. Dynamic receives base fees in the amount of USD$18,750 per month.  This agreement provides for a severance payment of six months’ base fees on termination by the Company without cause.

Jason Warnock

On June 8, 2021, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Thinkmode Consulting Group Inc. (“Thinkmode”), an affiliated entity of Mr. Warnock, for Mr. Warnock to serves as our Chief Revenue Officer. Thinkmode receives base fees in the amount of USD$15,000 per month.  Either the Company or Thinkmode may terminate the services of Mr. Warnock without cause by delivering notice in writing to the other party (or payment in lieu of such notice in the case of the Company) no later than 30 days prior to the date of termination.

Damian Lopez

On March 13, 2019, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Damian Lopez Consulting Professional Corporation (“Lopez Procorp”), an affiliated entity of Mr. Lopez, for Mr. Lopez to serve as our Chief Executive Officer.   On December 16, 2020, this agreement was amended and Mr. Lopez resigned as our President and Chief Executive Officer to serve as our VP Legal and Strategy.  Pursuant to this amended agreement, Lopez Procorp receives base fees in the amount of CAD$10,00 per month.  Additionally, other than in the context of a change in control of the Company, the Company may terminate Mr. Lopez without cause by making a lump sum payment to him that is equivalent to 12 months’ base fees.  On December 16, 2020, Mr. Lopez was awarded a one-time bonus in the aggregate amount of CAD$300,000, plus applicable goods and services tax.

James Williams

On June 1, 2021, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Mr. Williams for consulting services to the Company in his capacity as VP Corporate Development. Mr. Williams receives base fees of US$100,000 per year. 

Either the Company or Mr. Williams may terminate the consulting agreement without cause by delivering notice in writing to the other party (or payment in lieu of such notice in the case of the Company) no later than 30 days prior to the date of termination.


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Stock Options

The Company has a stock option plan whereby it may grant options for the purchase of Common Shares to any director, consultant, employee or officer of the Company or its subsidiaries.  The aggregate number of shares that may be issuable pursuant to options granted under the Company’s stock option plan will not exceed 10% of the issued Common Shares of the Company.  The options are non-transferable and non-assignable and may be granted for a term not exceeding five-years.  The exercise price of the options will be determined by the Board at the time of grant, but in the event that such shares are traded on any stock exchange, may not be less than the closing price of such shares on such exchange on the trading date immediately precedent the date of grant, subject to all applicable regulatory requirements.

The following table summarizes the stock options we have issued during the 2020 fiscal year (post-split).

Name of Issuance
Issuance Date
Expiration Date
Exercise Price
(per share)
($)
Number of Common Shares
Granted(1)
         
David Miller
April 23, 2020
April 23, 2025
$2.25
83,333
Evan Veryard
April 23, 2020
April 23, 2025
$2.25
33,333
Santiago Mora
July 6, 2020
July 6, 2025
$2.25
66,667
Rafael Molano
July 6, 2020
July 6, 2025
$2.25
33,333
Andres Restrepo
July 6, 2020
July 6, 2025
$2.25
33,333
Carolina Mejia
July 6, 2020
July 6, 2025
$2.25
33,333
Ricardo Castellanos
July 6, 2020
July 6, 2025
$2.25
33,333
Jina Forero
July 6, 2020
July 6, 2025
$2.25
33,333
Sandra Barreto
July 6, 2020
July 6, 2025
$2.25
33,333
Nicolas Vasquez
July 6, 2020
July 6, 2025
$2.25
16,667
Andrea Velasco
July 6, 2020
July 6, 2025
$2.25
16,667
Miguel Ramirez
July 6, 2020
July 6, 2025
$2.25
16,667
Jair Osuna
July 6, 2020
July 6, 2025
$2.25
16,667
Veronica Welch
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2025
$2.25
16,667
Catalina Navas
September 8, 2020
September 8, 2025
$2.25
8,333
Maria Juliana Morales
September 8, 2020
September 8, 2025
$2.25
8,333
Paulina Vega
September 8, 2020
September 8, 2025
$2.25
50,000
Luis Merchan
November 4, 2020
November 4, 2025
$2.25
666,667
Bernie Wilson
December 16, 2020
December 16, 2025
$2.25
166,667
Juan Carlos Gomez
December 16, 2020
December 16, 2025
$2.25
166,667
Beverley Richardson
December 16, 2020
December 16, 2025
$2.25
166,667
(1) Each stock option is exercisable for one Common Share.

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The following table summarizes the outstanding stock options with respect to our Common Shares (on a post-split basis) that we have granted to our executive officers and directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. 

Name
Grant Date and Beginning of Exercise Period
End of Exercise Period
Exercise Price
Total Number of Stock Options Granted
Total Number of Common Shares Underlying Stock Options
(per share)
Evan Veryard
April 23, 2020
April 23, 2025
$
2.25
 
33,333
 
33,333
Luis Merchan
November 4, 2020
November 4, 2025
$
2.25
 
666,667
 
666,667
Bernie Wilson
December 16, 2020
December 16, 2025
$
2.25
 
166,667
 
166,667
Juan Carlos Gomez
December 16, 2020
December 16, 2025
$
2.25
 
166,667
 
166,667
Beverley Richardson
December 16, 2020
December 16, 2025
$
2.25
 
166,667
 
166,667
(1) Each stock option is exercisable for one Common Share.

PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

The following table and accompanying footnotes set forth certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our Common Shares as of November 15, 2021 (on a post-split basis):


of each of our executive officers and directors;

of all of our executive officers and directors as a group; and

of each person or entity (or group of affiliated persons or entities) known by us to be the beneficial owner of 5% or more of our Common Shares.

To our knowledge, each shareholder named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to all of our Common Shares shown as “beneficially owned” (as determined by the rules of the SEC) by such shareholder, except as otherwise set forth in the footnotes to the table.  The SEC has defined “beneficial” ownership of a security to mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of voting power and/or investment power.

The percentages reflect beneficial ownership (as determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) immediately prior to, and immediately after, the completion of this offering, and are based on 52,817,904 Common Shares outstanding (post-split) as of the date immediately prior to the completion of this offering, and 59,067,904 Common Shares outstanding as of the date immediately following the completion of this offering, except to the extent it has been adjusted to give effect to a 1-for-3 reverse split and consolidation of our Common Shares that was prospectively approved by our board of directors and stockholders on March 8, 2021, which was effected on April 30, 2021. The percentages assume no exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional Common Shares from us in this offering.

Common Shares which may be acquired upon conversion of preferred stock or exercise of stock options or warrants which are currently exercisable or convertible or which become exercisable or convertible within 60 days after the date indicated in the table are deemed beneficially owned by the optionees or warrant holders. Subject to any applicable community property laws, the persons or entities named in the table below have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares indicated as beneficially owned by them.

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Except as noted in the footnotes to the table below, the address for all of the shareholders in the table below is 198 Davenport Road, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1J2.

 
Common Shares
Beneficially Owned
Immediately Prior to this
Offering(1)
Common Shares
Beneficially Owned
Immediately After this
Offering(1)
Name of Beneficial Owner
     Shares
Percentage
Shares
Percentage
Executive Officers and Directors:
       
 
Executive Officers:
       
Luis Merchan, President and Chief Executive Officer (2)
              2,333,332
 4.4%
              2,333,332
 4.0%
Lee Leiderman, Chief Financial Officer
                           -
 -
                         -
 -
Jason Warnock, Chief Revenue Officer
                         -
 -
                          -
 -
James Williams, VP Corporate Development
                           -
 -
                           -
 -
Javier Franco, VP Agriculture (3)
                 333,333
 *
                 333,333
 *
Damian Lopez, VP Strategy & Legal (4)
              2,498,998
 4.7%
              2,498,998
 4.2%
Matthew Cohen, VP U.S. Legal and Business Affairs
                            -
 -
                            -
 -
         
Directors:
       
Dr. Bernard Wilson, Chairman of the Board (5)
                166,667
 *
                166,667
 *
Luis Merchan, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (2)
                2,333,332
 4.4%
                2,333,332
 4.0%
Dr. Beverley Richardson, Director (5)
                166,667
 *
                166,667
 *
Juan Carlos Gomez Roa, Director (5)
                2,310,533
 4.4%
                2,310,533
 3.9%
Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan, Director
                              -
 -
                              -
 -
Marc Mastronardi, Director
                              -
 -
                              -
 -
All named executive officers and directors as a group (12 persons)
7,809,530
 14.8%
7,809,530
 13.2%
         
5% or more Shareholders:
       
None.
       
         
(1)
 
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act.  A person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of any Common Shares if that person has or shares voting power or investment power with respect to those shares or has the right to acquire beneficial ownership at any time within 60 days.
 (2)
 
Includes 666,667 Common Shares underlying options that are exercisable until November 4, 2025, at an exercise price of $2.25 per share.
 (3)
 
Includes 333,333 Common Shares underlying options that are exercisable until June 28, 2024, at an exercise price of $0.15 per share.
 (4)
 
Includes (i) 333,333 Common Shares held by Mr. Lopez’ wife and (ii) 333,333 Common Shares underlying options that are exercisable until June 28, 2024, at an exercise price of $0.15 per share.
 (5)
 
Includes 166,667 Common Shares underlying options that are exercisable until December 23, 2025, at an exercise price of $2.25 per share.
 
* less than 1%

For additional information about our principal shareholders, please see “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions.”

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

In addition to the compensation arrangements discussed under “Executive Compensation,” the following is a description of the material terms of those transactions with related parties to which we are a party and which we are required to disclose pursuant to the disclosure rules of the SEC and the Canadian Securities Administrators. Specifically, the following includes summaries of transactions or agreements, during our last three fiscal years, to which we have been a party, in which the amount involved in the transaction exceeded $120,000, and in which any of our directors, executive officers or beneficial owners of more than 5% of our capital stock, affiliates of our directors, executive officers and holders of more than 5% of our voting securities or any member of the immediate family of any of the foregoing persons had or will have a direct or indirect material interest, other than equity and other compensation, termination, change in control and other similar arrangements, which are described under “Executive Compensation” and “Principal Shareholders.”

Transactions with Major Shareholders

The transactions with Mr. Stan Bharti set forth in “Transactions with Related Parties” below is incorporated into this section by reference.  Mr. Bharti served as Executive Chairman of the Company from March 14, 2019 until December 16, 2020 and as a Director of the Company from December 16, 2020 until his resignation on August 11, 2021.

Transactions with Related Parties

On December 16, 2020, the Company  entered into amended consulting agreements with each of  Forbes & Manhattan, Inc. (“F&M”) and 2051580 Ontario Corp. (“2051580 Corp.”), entities controlled by Mr. Bharti, our former Executive Chairman and Director. Pursuant to the terms of these agreements, each of F&M and 2051580 Corp provide consulting services to the Company on an as needed basis and each receives base compensation in the amount of  CAD$12,500 per month.   Each agreement provides for a lump sum severance payment of 12 months’ base fees on termination by the Company without cause. This agreement may be terminated at any time for just cause without notice or payment in lieu of notice and without payment of any fees.

On March 14, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with 2227929 Ontario Corp., an entity controlled by Mr. Bharti, pursuant to which the Company utilizes office space and shared services in exchange for consideration of CAD$15,000 per month.  Either party may terminate this agreement upon 90 days written notice.

The Company entered into a loan agreement with QuestCap Inc. (formerly Copper One Inc.) for an amount up to $500,000 of which $497,514 of principal was drawn down prior repayment (December 31, 2019 - $497,514). The loan was a United States dollar loan which bore interest at 10% annually, was unsecured, and was payable on demand. As at December 31, 2019, the interest payable on the loan was $15,784. Stan Bharti, our former Executive Chairman and Director, and Deborah Battiston, our former Chief Financial Officer, are the former Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, of the Company and of QuestCap. These funds were sent to provide support to Cosechemos and to provide working capital for the Company. On January 31, 2020, the loan was repaid in the amount of $521,341; $497,514 to principal and $23,827 to interest.

The Company entered into a loan agreement in favor of Sulliden Mining Capital Inc. for an amount up to $525,000 of which $501,941 of principal was drawn down by the Company in borrowings prior to repayment (December 31, 2019 - $495,613). The loan is a United States dollar loan which bears interest at 12% annually, is unsecured, and was due on March 31, 2020.

As at December 31, 2019, the interest payable on the loan was $3,681. Stan Bharti, our former Executive Chairman and Director, and Deborah Battiston, our former Chief Financial Officer, are the former Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, of the Company and Interim Chief Executive Officer and former Chief Financial Officer, respectively of Sulliden Mining. These funds were sent to provide support to Cosechemos and to provide working capital for the Company. On January 31, 2020, the loan was repaid in the amount of $510,557; $501,941 to principal and $8,616 to interest.

The Company entered into a loan agreement in favor of Q Gold Resources Ltd. for an amount of $16,667. The loan bears interest at 10% annually, is unsecured, and is payable on demand. As at December 31, 2019, the interest payable on the loan was $895. Deborah Battiston, our former Chief Financial Officer, is the Chief Financial Officer and Fred Leigh is a former director of the Company. Deborah Battiston is the Chief Financial Officer and Fred Leigh is the former Chief Executive Officer and a former director of Q Gold. These funds were sent to provide support to Cosechemos and to provide working capital for the Company. On March 6, 2020, the loan was repaid in the amount of $17,637; $16,667 to principal and $970 to interest.
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The Company has provided funding to Cosechemos for the research and development of producing medicinal CBD oil.

The Company has granted a loan to Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S (“Kasa”). The loan accrues interest with an annual interest rate of 5%, is unsecured, and is payable on demand.  As at June 30, 2020, the Company has a loan receivable of $218,324 (December 31, 2019 - $91,087) of which $216,000 (December 31, 2019 - $91,000) is principal and $2,324 (December 31, 2019 - $87) is interest.  On December 18, 2020, the Company acquired Kasa pursuant to the Kasa Purchase Agreement.

Except as set forth above, there has not been, nor is there currently proposed, any transaction in which the Company or its subsidiary are or were a participant and the amount involved exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or 1% of the total assets as of the date of this prospectus, and in which any of our directors, executive officers, holders of more than 5% of our Common Shares or any immediate family member of any of the foregoing had or will have a direct or indirect material interest, other than compensation arrangements, which include equity and other compensation, termination, change in control, consulting and other arrangements, which are described under “Management.”

Review, Approval and Ratification of Related Party Transactions

Given our small size and limited financial resources, we have not adopted formal policies and procedures for the review, approval or ratification of transactions, such as those described above, with our executive officer(s), director(s) and significant shareholders. We intend to establish formal policies and procedures in the future, once we have sufficient resources and have appointed additional directors, so that such transactions will be subject to the review, approval or ratification of our Board of Directors, or an appropriate committee thereof. On a moving forward basis, our directors will continue to approve any related party transaction.


DESCRIPTION OF SHARE CAPITAL

The following is a summary of the material terms of our share capital and certain provisions of our Articles. Because it is a summary, this discussion should be read together with our Articles and Bylaws.

General

The Company’s Articles of Incorporation provide that our authorized capital consists of an unlimited number of Common Shares, with no par value per share, which do not have any special rights or restrictions.

As of the date of this prospectus, the Company has 52,817,904 Common Shares issued and outstanding on a post-split basis.

Rights, Preferences and Restrictions Attaching to Our Common Shares

The Business Corporations Act (Ontario) provides the following rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to our Common Shares:

to vote at meetings of shareholders, except meetings at which only holders of a specified class of shares are entitled to vote;
 
subject to the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to any other class of shares of our Company, to share equally in the remaining property of our Company on liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of our Company; and
 
the Common Shares are entitled to receive dividends if, as, and when declared by the Board of Directors.

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Shareholder Meetings

The Business Corporations Act (Ontario) provides that: (i) a general meeting of shareholders shall be held at such place in or outside Ontario as the directors determine or, in the absence of such a determination, at the place where the registered office of our Company is located; (ii) directors must call an annual meeting of shareholders not later than 18 months after the date of incorporation and no later than 15 months after the last preceding annual meeting; (iii) for the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to receive notice of or vote at meetings of shareholders, the directors may fix in advance a date as the record date for that determination, provided that such date shall not precede by more than 50 days or by less than 21 days, if we are a public company, otherwise 10 days, the date on which the meeting is to be held; (iv) the holders of not less than 5% of the issued shares entitled to vote at a meeting may requisition the directors to call a meeting of shareholders for the purposes stated in the requisition; (v) only shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting, our directors and our auditor are entitled to be present at a meeting of shareholders; and (vi) upon the application of a director or shareholder entitled to vote at the meeting, the Superior Court of Justice may order a meeting to be called, held and conducted in a manner that the Court directs.

The Company’s Bylaws provide that a quorum is met when holders of not less than 10% of the shares entitled to vote at the meeting of shareholders are present in person or represented by proxy.

The holders of our Common Shares are entitled to attend and vote at all meetings of the shareholders of the Company.

Regulation A Units

Pursuant to an offering under Tier 2 of Regulation A under Section 3(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, we completed an offering of 40,000,000 Units of the Company. The Regulation A Offering was qualified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2019.  Each Unit is comprised of one Common Share and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant to purchase one additional Common Share at an exercise price of $1.00 per whole warrant share, (3.00 on a post-split basis), subject to certain adjustments, over an 18-month exercise period following the date of issuance of the warrant. The Units were offered at a purchase price of $0.75 ($2.25 on a post-split basis) per Unit.  The Regulation A Offering closed in December 2020 with 39,996,260 Units (13,332,087 Units on a post-split basis) sold and $29,997,195 in gross proceeds raised.

Warrants

As of the date of this prospectus, the Company has a total (i) 416,666 founder Common Share purchase warrants issued and outstanding, which are exercisable at a price of $0.15 per share, subject to customary adjustments, over a 36-month exercise period following the date of issuance and (ii) 2,372,298 Common Share purchase warrants issued and outstanding in connection with its Regulation A+ Offering, which are exercisable at a price of $3.00, subject to customary adjustments, over an 18-month exercise period following the date of issuance.

Fully Paid and Non-assessable

All outstanding Common Shares are, and the Common Shares to be outstanding upon completion of this offering will be, duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

Resale Restrictions

The Regulation A Offering shares are not restricted but subject to Rule 251 limitations.

The Common Shares and Warrants will be separately transferable following the termination of any transfer hold periods under applicable law.

Purchasers under this offering should consult with their own professional advisers with respect to restrictions on the transferability of the securities offered hereunder.

Penny Stock Regulation

The SEC has adopted regulations which generally define “penny stock” to be any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share. Such securities are subject to rules that impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell them. For transactions covered by these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser of such securities and have received the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction prior to the purchase. Additionally, for any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require the delivery, prior to the transaction, of a disclosure schedule prepared by the SEC relating to the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must disclose the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and, if the broker-dealer is the sole market-maker, the broker-dealer must disclose this fact and the broker-dealer’s presumed control over the market. Finally, among other requirements, monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks. As our Common Shares immediately following this offering may be subject to such penny stock rules, purchasers in this offering will in all likelihood find it more difficult to sell their Common Shares in the secondary market.

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Limitations on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors

In accordance with the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and pursuant to the Bylaws of the Company, subject to certain conditions, the Company shall, to the maximum extent permitted by law, indemnify a director or officer, a former director or officer, or another individual who acts or acted at the Company’s request as a director or officer, or an individual acting in a similar capacity, of another entity, against all costs, charges and expenses, including any amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment, reasonably incurred by the individual in respect of any civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or other proceeding in which the individual is involved because of that association with the Company or other entity. We shall advance monies to a director, officer or other individual for costs, charges and expenses reasonably incurred in connection with such a proceeding; provided that such individual shall repay the moneys if the individual does not fulfill the conditions described below or is not successful on the merits in their defense of the action or proceeding. Indemnification is prohibited unless the individual:

Acted honestly and in good faith with a view to our best interests;
In the case of a criminal or administration action or proceeding enforced by a monetary penalty, had reasonable grounds to believe the conduct was lawful; and
Was not judged by a court or other competent authority to have committed any fault or omitted to do anything that the individual ought to have done.

Registration Rights

All transfers of securities of the Company shall be made in accordance with the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and the Securities Transfer Act.  Subject to the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and the Securities Transfer Act, no transfer of shares represented by a security certificate (as defined in the Business Corporations Act (Ontario)) shall be registered in a securities register except upon presentation of the certificate representing such shares with an endorsement which complies with the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and the Securities Transfer Act made thereon or delivered therewith duly executed by an appropriate person as provided by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and the Securities Transfer Act, together with such reasonable assurance that the endorsement is genuine and effective as the Board may from time to time prescribe, upon payment of all applicable taxes and any fees prescribed by the Board, upon compliance with such restrictions on transfer as are authorized by the articles and upon satisfaction of certain liens enumerated in the Bylaws.

Transfer Agent and Registrar

The transfer agent and registrar for our Common Shares is Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.

Listing

Our Common Shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “FLGC.” 
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES WE ARE OFFERING

We are offering up to 6,250,000 Units, with each unit consisting of one Common Share and one-half of a unit warrant to purchase one Common Share. The Common Shares and accompanying Unit Warrants part of the Units will be issued separately. We are also registering the Common Shares issuable from time to time upon exercise of the Unit Warrants  part of the Units offered hereby.
 
 The material terms and provisions of our Common Shares and each other class of our securities that qualifies or limits our Common Shares are described in the section entitled “Description of Share Capital” beginning on page 91 of this prospectus.
 
UNIT WARRANTS
 
The following summary of certain terms and provisions of the Unit Warrants that are being offered hereby is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the provisions of the Unit Warrants, the form of which is or shall be filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. Prospective investors should carefully review the terms and provisions of the form of Unit Warrant for a complete description of the terms and conditions of the Unit Warrants.
  
Duration and Exercise Price
 
Each Unit Warrant offered hereby will have an initial exercise price per share equal to $      per Common Share. The Unit Warrants will be immediately exercisable and will expire on the fifth anniversary of the original issuance date. The exercise price and number of Common Shares issuable upon exercise is subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of stock dividends, stock splits, reorganizations or similar events affecting our Common Shares and the exercise price. In addition, we may, with the consent of the Unit Warrant holders, reduce the then current exercise price with respect to the Unit Warrants to any amount and for any period of time deemed appropriate by our board of directors. The Unit Warrants will be issued separately from the Common Shares, and may be transferred separately immediately thereafter.
 
Exercisability
 
    The Unit Warrants will be exercisable, at the option of each holder, in whole or in part, by delivering to us a duly executed exercise notice accompanied by payment in full for the number of Common Shares purchased upon such exercise (except in the case of a cashless exercise as discussed below). A holder (together with its affiliates) may not exercise any portion of the Unit Warrant to the extent that the holder would own more than 4.99% of the outstanding Common Shares immediately after exercise, except that upon at least 61 days’ prior notice from the holder to us, the holder may increase the amount of ownership of outstanding stock after exercising the holder’s Unit Warrants up to 9.99% of the number of Common Shares outstanding immediately after giving effect to the exercise, as such percentage ownership is determined in accordance with the terms of the Unit Warrants. Purchasers of Unit Warrants in this offering may also elect prior to the issuance of the Unit Warrants to have the initial exercise limitation set at 9.99% of our Common Shares.
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Cashless Exercise

    If, at the time a holder exercises its Unit Warrants, a registration statement registering the issuance of the Common Shares underlying the Unit Warrants under the Securities Act is not then effective or available for the issuance of such shares, then in lieu of making the cash payment otherwise contemplated to be made to us upon such exercise in payment of the aggregate exercise price, the holder may elect instead to receive upon such exercise (either in whole or in part) the net number of Common Shares determined according to a formula set forth in the Unit Warrants.

Fractional Shares

No fractional Common Shares will be issued upon the exercise of the Units Warrants. Rather, the number of Common Shares to be issued will be rounded to the nearest whole number, or the Company shall pay a cash adjustment in respect of the fractional share.

Fundamental Transaction

In the event of a fundamental transaction, as described in the Unit Warrants and generally including any reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification of our Common Shares, the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of our properties or assets, our consolidation or merger with or into another person, the acquisition of more than 50% of our outstanding Common Shares, or any person or group becoming the beneficial owner of 50% of the voting power represented by our outstanding Common Shares, the holders of the Unit Warrants will be entitled to receive upon exercise of the Unit Warrants the kind and amount of securities, cash or other property that the holders would have received had they exercised the Unit Warrants immediately prior to such fundamental transaction.
Transferability 
Subject to applicable laws, the Unit Warrants may be offered for sale, sold, transferred or assigned without our consent. There is currently no trading market for the Unit Warrants.
Exchange Listing 
There is no trading market available for the Unit Warrants on any securities exchange or nationally recognized trading system. We do not intend to list the Unit Warrants on any securities exchange or nationally recognized trading system, nor do we have any obligation to do so.
Rights as a Shareholder  
Except as otherwise provided in the Unit Warrants or by virtue of such holder’s ownership of Common Shares, a holder of Unit Warrants does not have rights or privileges of a holder of Common Shares, including any voting rights or dividends, until the holder exercises the Unit Warrants.  



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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE

Future sales of substantial amounts of our Common  Shares in the public market or the perception that such sales might occur could adversely affect market prices prevailing from time to time. Furthermore, because only a limited number of shares will be available for sale shortly after this offering due to existing contractual and legal restrictions on resale as described below, there may be sales of substantial amounts of our Common Shares in the public market after the restrictions lapse. This may adversely affect the prevailing market price of our Common Shares and our ability to raise equity capital in the future.

After completion of this offering, we will have 59,067,904 shares of Common Shares outstanding post-split (or 60,005,404 shares if the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares is exercised in full post-split).


All of the shares of Common Shares sold in this offering will be freely tradable without restrictions or further registration under the Securities Act, unless the shares are purchased by our “affiliates” as that term is defined in Rule 144 and except certain shares that will be subject to the lock-up period described below after completion of this offering. Any shares   owned by our affiliates may not be resold except in compliance with Rule 144 volume limitations, manner of sale and notice requirements, pursuant to another applicable exemption from registration or pursuant to an effective registration statement.
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All of the shares held by our directors and officers totaling 7,809,530 Common Shares are anticipated to be subject to a 90-day lock-up restriction described under “Underwriting.” Accordingly, there will be a corresponding increase in the number of shares that become eligible for sale after the lock-up period expires. As a result of these agreements, subject to the provisions of Rule 144 or Rule 701, shares will be available for sale in the public market as follows:

beginning on the date of this prospectus, all of the shares sold in this offering will be immediately available for sale in the public market (except as described above); and
beginning 90 days following the date of this prospectus, at the expiration of the lock-up period for our officers, and directors, 7,809,530 Common  Shares will become eligible for sale in the public market, all of which shares will be held by affiliates and subject to the volume and other restrictions of Rule 144 and Rule 701 as described below.

Lock-Up Agreements

Pursuant to certain “lock-up” agreements, we, certain executive officers and directors are anticipated to agree, subject to certain exceptions, not to offer, sell, assign, transfer, pledge, contract to sell, or otherwise dispose of or announce the intention to otherwise dispose of, or enter into any swap, hedge or similar agreement or arrangement that transfers, in whole or    in part, the economic risk of ownership of, directly or indirectly, engage in any short selling of any Common Shares or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for any Common Shares, whether currently owned or subsequently acquired, without the prior written consent of the underwriters, for a period of 90 days from the date of effectiveness of the offering.

Rule 144

In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, once we have been subject to public company reporting requirements for at least 90 days, a person who is not deemed to have been one of our affiliates for purposes of the Securities Act at any time during the 90 days preceding a sale and who has beneficially owned the shares proposed to be sold for at least six months, including the holding period of any prior owner other than our affiliates, is entitled to sell those shares without complying with the manner of sale, volume limitation or notice provisions of Rule 144, subject to compliance with the public information requirements of Rule 144. If such a person has beneficially owned the shares proposed to be sold for at least one year, including the holding period of any prior owner other than our affiliates, then that person would be entitled to sell those shares without complying with any of the requirements of Rule 144.

In general, under Rule 144, as currently in effect, our affiliates or persons selling shares on behalf of our affiliates are entitled to sell upon expiration of the lock-up agreements described above, within any three-month period, a number of shares that does not exceed the greater of:

 
1% of the number of shares of our Common Shares then outstanding, which will equal approximately shares immediately after this offering; or
     
 
the average weekly trading volume of our Common Shares during the four calendar weeks preceding the filing of a notice on Form 144 with respect to that sale.

Sales under Rule 144 by our affiliates or persons selling shares on behalf of our affiliates are also subject to certain manner of sale provisions and notice requirements and to the availability of current public information about us.
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Rule 701

Rule 701 generally allows a stockholder who purchased shares of our Common Shares pursuant to a written compensatory plan or contract and who is not deemed to have been our affiliate during the immediately preceding 90 days to sell these shares in reliance upon Rule 144, but without being required to comply with the public information, holding period, volume limitation or notice provisions of Rule 144. Rule 701 also permits our affiliates to sell their Rule 701 shares under Rule 144 without complying with the holding period requirements of Rule 144. All holders of Rule 701 shares, however, are required by that rule to wait until 90 days after the date of this prospectus before selling those shares pursuant to Rule 701 and are subject to the lock-up agreements described above.

THE DISCUSSION ABOVE IS A GENERAL SUMMARY.  IT DOES NOT COVER ALL MATTERS RELATING TO SHARE TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS THAT MAY BE OF IMPORTANCE TO A PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR.  EACH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR SHOULD CONSULT ITS OWN LEGAL ADVISOR REGARDING THE PARTICULAR SECURITIES LAWS AND TRANSFER RESTRICTION CONSEQUENCES OF PURCHASING, HOLDING, AND DISPOSING OF OUR COMMON SHARES OR THE COMMON SHARES, INCLUDING THE CONSEQUENCES OF ANY PROPOSED CHANGE IN APPLICABLE LAWS.

CERTAIN MATERIAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS

The following description is not intended to constitute a complete analysis of all tax consequences relating to the ownership or disposition of our Units, including the Common Shares and Unit Warrants.  You should consult your own tax advisor concerning the tax consequences of your particular situation, as well as any tax consequences that may arise under the laws of any local, state, foreign, including Canada and Colombia, or other taxing jurisdiction.

Taxation in Canada

The following summary describes the principal Canadian federal income tax considerations pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada) and the regulations thereunder (the “Tax Act”) generally applicable to a purchaser who acquires Units pursuant to this Offering. For purposes of this summary, references to Common Shares, include the common shares comprising the Units (“Unit Shares”) and the common shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of Warrants (“Warrant Shares”) unless otherwise indicated. This summary applies only to a purchaser who is a beneficial owner of Common Shares and Unit Warrants acquired pursuant to the offering and who, for purposes of the Tax Act and at all relevant times, holds the Common Shares and Unit Warrants  as capital property, deals at arm’s length with the Company and each underwriter and is not affiliated with the Company or any underwriter (a “Holder”). Generally, the Common Shares and Unit Warrants will be considered to be capital property to a Holder provided the Holder does not acquire or hold the securities in the course of carrying on a business of trading or dealing in securities and has not acquired them in one or more transactions considered to be an adventure or concern in the nature of trade.

This summary does not apply to a Holder (i) that is a “financial institution” for the purposes of the mark-to-market rules contained in the Tax Act; (ii) that is a “specified financial institution” as defined in the Tax Act; (iii), an interest in which would be a “tax shelter investment” as defined in the Tax Act; (iv) that has made a functional currency reporting election under the Tax Act to report in a currency other than the Canadian currency;  (v) that has or will enter into a “derivative forward agreement” or a “synthetic disposition arrangement” (each as defined in the Tax Act) with respect to the Common Shares or Unit Warrants; or (vi) that receives dividends on the Common Shares under or as part of a “dividend rental arrangement”,  as defined under the Tax Act. Such Holders should consult their own tax advisors with respect to an investment in the Units.

Additional considerations, not discussed herein, may be applicable to a Holder that is a corporation resident in Canada, and that is or becomes, or does not deal at arm’s length for purposes of the Tax Act with a corporation resident in Canada that is or becomes, as part of a transaction or event or series of transactions or events that includes the acquisition of the Common Shares and Unit Warrants comprising the Units, controlled by a non-resident person or group of non-resident persons not dealing with each other at arm’s length for purposes of the “foreign affiliate dumping” rules in section 212.3 of the Tax Act.  Such Holders should consult their own tax advisors with respect to the possible application of these rules.
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In addition, this summary does not address the deductibility of interest by a Holder who has borrowed money or otherwise incurred debt in connection with the acquisition of the Units.

This summary is based upon the provisions of the Tax Act in force as of the date hereof, all specific proposals to amend the Tax Act that have been publicly announced by or on behalf of the Minister of Finance (Canada) prior to the date hereof (the “Proposed Amendments”) and counsel’s understanding of the current published administrative policies and assessing practices of the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) made publicly available prior to the date hereof. This summary assumes the Proposed Amendments will be enacted in the form proposed, however, no assurance can be given that the Proposed Amendments will be enacted in the form proposed, if at all. This summary is not exhaustive of all possible Canadian federal income tax considerations and, except for the Proposed Amendments, does not take into account or anticipate any changes in law or the administrative policies or assessing practices of the CRA, whether by legislative, governmental or judicial action or decision, nor does it take into account provincial, territorial or foreign tax considerations, which may differ significantly from those discussed herein.

Subject to certain exceptions that are not discussed in this summary, for the purposes of the Tax Act, all amounts relating to the acquisition, holding or disposition of Common Shares and Unit Warrants comprising the Units, including dividends, must be determined in Canadian dollars using the relevant exchange rate determined in accordance with the Tax Act.

This summary is of a general nature only and is not intended to be, nor should it be construed to be, legal or tax advice to any particular holder or prospective holder of Units, and no representations with respect to the income tax consequences to any holder or prospective holder are made. Consequently, holders and prospective holders of Units  should consult their own tax advisors for advice with respect to the tax consequences to them of acquiring the Units, having regard to their particular circumstances.

Allocation of Cost

Holders will be required to allocate on a reasonable basis their cost of each Unit between the Unit Share and the Unit Warrant in order to determine their respective costs for purposes of the Tax Act.

For its purposes, the Company intends to allocate $[●] to each Unit Share and $[●] to each Unit Warrant. Although the Company believes that its allocation is reasonable, it is not binding on the CRA or the Holder.

The adjusted cost base to a Holder of each Unit Share comprising a part of a Unit acquired pursuant to this Offering will be determined by averaging the cost of such Unit Share with the adjusted cost base to such Holder of all other Common Shares (if any) held by the Holder as capital property immediately prior to the acquisition.
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Exercise of Unit Warrants

No gain or loss will be realized by a Holder upon the exercise of a Unit Warrant to acquire a Warrant Share. When a Unit Warrant is exercised, the Holder’s cost of the Warrant Share acquired thereby will be the aggregate of the Holder’s adjusted cost base of such Unit Warrant and the exercise price paid for the Warrant Share. The Holder’s adjusted cost base of the Warrant Share so acquired will be determined by averaging such cost with the adjusted cost base (determined immediately before the acquisition of the Warrant Share) to the Holder of all Common Shares (if any) owned by the Holder as capital property immediately prior to such acquisition.

Holders Resident in Canada

This portion of the summary applies to a Holder who, at all relevant times, for purposes of the Tax Act and any applicable income tax treaty or convention, is or is deemed to be resident in Canada (a “Resident Holder”).

Certain Resident Holders who might not otherwise be considered to hold their Common Shares as capital property may, in certain circumstances, be entitled to have the Common Shares, and all other “Canadian securities” (as defined in the Tax Act) owned by such Resident Holders in the taxation year of the election and any subsequent taxation year, treated as capital property by making the irrevocable election permitted by subsection 39(4) of the Tax Act. Such election is not available in respect of the Unit Warrants. Resident Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the availability or advisability of this election.

Expiry of Unit Warrants

In the event of the expiry of an unexercised Unit Warrant, a Resident Holder generally will realize a capital loss equal to the Resident Holder’s adjusted cost base of such Unit Warrant. The tax treatment of capital gains and capital losses is discussed in greater detail below under “Holders Resident in Canada - Taxation of Capital Gains and Capital Losses”.
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Dividends on the Common Shares

Dividends received or deemed to be received on the Common Shares by a Resident Holder who is an individual (other than certain trusts) will generally be included in the individual’s income and will be subject to the gross-up and dividend tax credit rules applicable to taxable dividends received from taxable Canadian corporations, including the enhanced dividend tax credit rules applicable to any dividends designated by the Company as “eligible dividends” in accordance with the Tax Act. There may be limitations on the ability of the Company to designate dividends as “eligible dividends.”

In the case of a Resident Holder that is a corporation, the amount of any such taxable dividend that is included in its income for a taxation year will generally also be deductible in computing its taxable income for that taxation year. In certain circumstances, a dividend received or deemed to be received by a Resident Holder that is a corporation may be deemed to be proceeds of disposition or a capital gain pursuant to subsection 55(2) of the Tax Act. Resident Holders that are corporations should consult their own tax advisors having regard to their own particular circumstances.

A Resident Holder that is a “private corporation” or a “subject corporation”, each as defined in the Tax Act will generally be liable to pay a refundable tax under Part IV of the Tax Act on dividends received or deemed to be received on the Common Shares to the extent such dividends are deductible in computing its taxable income for the taxation year. Such additional tax may be refundable in certain circumstances.

Dispositions of Common Shares and Unit Warrants

Upon a disposition (or a deemed disposition) of a Common Share (other than a disposition to the Company) or a Unit Warrant (other than a disposition arising on the exercise of a Unit Warrant), a Resident Holder generally will realize a capital gain (or a capital loss) equal to the amount, if any, by which the proceeds of disposition of the Common Share or Unit Warrant, net of any reasonable costs of disposition, are greater (or are less) than the adjusted cost base of such Common Share or Unit Warrant to the Resident Holder.

Taxation of Capital Gains and Capital Losses

Generally, one-half of any capital gain (a “taxable capital gain”) realized by a Resident Holder in a taxation year must be included in the Resident Holder’s income for the year and one-half of any capital loss (an “allowable capital loss”) realized by a Resident Holder in a taxation year must be deducted from taxable capital gains realized by the Resident Holder in that year. Allowable capital losses in excess of taxable capital gains realized in a taxation year generally may be carried back and deducted in any of the three preceding taxation years or carried forward and deducted in any subsequent taxation year against net taxable capital gains realized in such years, to the extent and under the circumstances described in the Tax Act.

The amount of any capital loss realized by a Resident Holder that is a corporation on the disposition of a Common Share may be reduced by the amount of dividends received or deemed to be received by it on such Common Share, to the extent and under the circumstances described in the Tax Act. Similar rules may apply where a Common Share is owned by a partnership or trust of which a corporation, trust or partnership is a member or beneficiary. Resident Holders to whom these rules may be relevant should consult their own tax advisors.

Aggregate Investment Income

A Resident Holder that is, throughout the relevant taxation year, a “Canadian-controlled private corporation”, as defined in the Tax Act, may be liable to pay a refundable tax on its “aggregate investment income”, which is defined in the Tax Act to include an amount in respect of taxable capital gains and dividends or deemed dividends that are not deductible in computing such corporation’s income.

Alternative Minimum Tax

Capital gains realized and dividends received or deemed to be received by an individual (including certain trusts) may give rise to liability for alternative minimum tax as calculated under the detailed rules set out in the Tax Act. Resident Holders who are individuals should consult their own tax advisors in this regard.
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Holders Not Resident in Canada

This portion of the summary applies to a Holder who, at all relevant times, for purposes of the Tax Act and any applicable income tax treaty or convention (i) is neither resident nor deemed to be resident in Canada, and (ii) does not, and is not deemed to, use or hold the Common Shares or Unit Warrants in a business carried on in Canada (a “Non-Resident Holder”). In addition, this portion of the summary does not apply to an insurer who carries on an insurance business in Canada and elsewhere or an “authorized foreign bank” (as defined in the Tax Act) and such Non-Resident Holders should consult their own tax advisors.

Expiry of Unit Warrants

The tax consequences of the expiry of a Unit Warrant held by a Non-Resident Holder are generally that such Non-Resident Holder will realize a capital loss equal to the Non-Resident Holder’s adjusted cost base of such Unit Warrant. The tax treatment of capital losses is discussed in greater detail below under “Certain Tax Considerations – Taxation in Canada - Holders not Resident in Canada – Dispositions of Common Shares and Unit Warrants”.

Dividends on the Common Shares

Any dividends paid or credited, or deemed to be paid or credited, on the Common Shares, as the case may be, to a Non-Resident Holder will generally be subject to Canadian withholding tax at the rate of 25% of the gross amount of the dividend, subject to any reduction in the rate of withholding to which that Non-Resident Holder may be entitled under an applicable income tax treaty or convention. For instance, where the Non-Resident Holder is a resident of the United States that is entitled to applicable benefits under the Canada-United States Income Tax Convention (1980), as amended, and is the beneficial owner of the dividends, the rate of Canadian withholding tax applicable to dividends is generally reduced to 15%. The rate of withholding tax is generally further reduced to 5% if the beneficial owner of such dividend is a company that owns, directly or indirectly, at least 10% of the voting stock of the Company. Non-Resident Holders should consult their own tax advisors to determine their entitlement to relief under an applicable income tax treaty or convention.

Disposition of the Common Shares and Unit Warrants

A Non-Resident Holder will not be subject to tax under the Tax Act in respect of any capital gain realized by such Non-Resident Holder on a disposition of a Common Share or Unit Warrant unless  the Common Share or Unit Warrant (as applicable) constitutes “taxable Canadian property” (as defined in the Tax Act) of the Non-Resident Holder at the time of disposition and the Non-Resident Holder is not entitled to relief under an applicable income tax treaty or convention.

Generally, the Common Shares or Unit Warrants (as applicable) will not constitute “taxable Canadian property” of a Non-Resident Holder at any particular time provided that the Common Shares are then listed on a “designated stock exchange” for the purposes of the Tax Act (which currently includes the NASDAQ), unless at any time during the 60-month period immediately preceding such time: (i) at least 25% or more of the issued shares of any class or series of the capital stock of the Company were owned by or belonged to any combination of (x) the Non-Resident Holder, (y) persons with whom the Non-Resident Holder did not deal at arm’s length (for the purposes of the Tax Act), and (z) partnerships in which the Non-Resident Holder or a person described in (y) holds a membership interest directly or indirectly through one or more partnerships; and (ii) more than 50% of the fair market value of such shares was derived directly or indirectly from one, or any combination of, real or immovable property situated in Canada, Canadian resource property (as defined in the Tax Act), timber resource property (as defined in the Tax Act) or options in respect of, interests in or for civil law rights in, any such property (whether or not such property exists). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Common Shares or Unit Warrants may also be deemed to be “taxable Canadian property” in certain circumstances.

In cases where a Non-Resident Holder disposes (or is deemed to have disposed) of a Common Share or Unit Warrant that is “taxable Canadian property” to that Non-Resident Holder, and the Non-Resident Holder is not entitled to an exemption under an applicable income tax treaty or convention, the consequences described above under the headings “Holders Resident in Canada – Dispositions of Common Shares and Unit Warrants” and “Taxation of Capital Gains and Capital Losses” will generally be applicable to such disposition. Non-Resident Holders for whom a Common Share or Unit Warrant is, or may be, “taxable Canadian property” should consult their own tax advisors.

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Certain Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations

The following discussion is a general summary of certain material U.S. federal income tax considerations with respect to the ownership and disposition of our Common Shares (including after the acquisition of Common Shares upon exercise of a Unit Warrant). This summary is based on current U.S. federal income tax laws (including provisions of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), U.S. Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder and administrative rulings and court decisions, all in effect as of the date hereof), all of which are subject to change at any time, possibly with retroactive effect.

For purposes of this discussion, the term “U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of one or more of our Common Shares or Unit Warrants:


(a)
that is for U.S. federal income tax purposes one of the following:

(i)
an individual citizen or resident of the United States, including individuals treated as residents of the United States solely for tax purposes,

(ii)
a corporation created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or any political subdivision thereof,

(iii)
an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source, or

(iv)
a trust if (1) a court within the United States can exercise primary supervision over it, and one or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust, or (2) the trust has a valid election in effect under applicable U.S. Treasury regulations to be treated as a United States person;

This discussion applies only to a U.S. Holder that holds Common Shares or Unit Warrants as “capital assets” within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (generally, property held for investment). Unless otherwise provided, this summary does not discuss reporting requirements. In addition, this discussion does not address any tax consequences other than U.S. federal income tax consequences, such as U.S. state and local tax consequences, U.S. estate and gift tax consequences, and non-U.S. tax consequences, and does not describe all of the U.S. federal income tax consequences that may be relevant in light of a U.S. Holder’s particular circumstances, including alternative minimum tax consequences, the net investment income tax, and tax consequences to holders that are subject to special provisions under the Code, including, but not limited to, holders that:

are tax exempt organizations, qualified retirement plans, individual retirement accounts, or other tax deferred accounts;
 
are financial institutions, underwriters, insurance companies, real estate investment trusts, or regulated investment companies;
 
are brokers or dealers in securities or currencies or holders that are traders in securities that elect to apply a mark-to-market accounting method;
 
have a “functional currency” for U.S. federal income tax purposes that is not the U.S. dollar;
 
own Common Shares or Unit Warrants as part of a straddle, hedging transaction, conversion transaction, constructive sale, or other arrangement involving more than one position;
 
acquire Common Shares or Unit Warrants in connection with the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation for services;
 
are partnerships or other pass-through entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes (or investors in such partnerships and entities);
 
are required to accelerate the recognition of any item of gross income with respect to the Common Shares or Unit Warrants as a result of such income being recognized on an applicable financial statement;

own or will own (directly, indirectly, or constructively) 10% or more of our total combined voting power or value;

are controlled foreign corporations;
 
are passive foreign investment companies;
 
hold the Common Shares or Unit Warrants in connection with trade or business conducted outside of the United States or in connection with a permanent establishment or other fixed place of business outside of the United States; or
 
are former U.S. citizens or former long-term residents of the United States.

If an entity or arrangement treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds shares of our securities, the tax treatment of a person treated as a partner for U.S. federal income tax purposes generally will depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Persons that for U.S. federal income tax purposes are treated as a partner in a partnership holding shares of our securities should consult their tax advisors.
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We have not sought, and do not expect to seek, a ruling from the United States Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”), as to any United States federal income tax consequence described herein. The IRS may disagree with the discussion herein, and its determination may be upheld by a court. Moreover, there can be no assurance that future legislation, regulations, administrative rulings or court decisions will not adversely affect the accuracy of the statements in this discussion.

Except as otherwise noted, this summary assumes that neither the Company (nor any of its subsidiaries) is a passive foreign investment company (a “PFIC”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes. A non-U.S. entity’s possible status as a PFIC must be determined annually and therefore may be subject to change. If the Company (or any of its subsidiaries) were to be a PFIC in any year, materially adverse consequences could result for U.S. Holders.

All prospective investors should consult with their own tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal, state, local, non-U.S. income and other tax considerations of acquiring, holding and disposing of the Common Shares or Unit Warrants.

THIS SUMMARY IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF ALL TAX CONSEQUENCES RELATING TO THE OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF OUR COMMON SHARES OR UNIT WARRANTS. WE RECOMMEND THAT PROSPECTIVE HOLDERS OF OUR COMMON SHARES OR UNIT WARRANTS CONSULT WITH THEIR TAX ADVISORS REGARDING THE TAX CONSEQUENCES TO THEM (INCLUDING THE APPLICATION AND EFFECT OF ANY FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, NON-U.S. INCOME AND OTHER TAX LAWS) OF THE OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF OUR COMMON SHARES OR UNIT WARRANTS.

U.S. Holders

Taxation of Distributions to U.S. Holders

Subject to the PFIC rules discussed below, a U.S. Holder generally will be required to include in gross income, in accordance with such U.S. Holder’s method of accounting for United States federal income tax purposes, as dividends the amount of any distribution of cash or other property (other than certain distributions of the Company’s shares or rights to acquire the Company’s shares) paid on the Company’s Common Shares to the extent the distribution is paid out of the Company’s current or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined under United States federal income tax principles). Distributions in excess of such earnings and profits generally will be applied against and reduce the U.S. Holder’s basis in its Common Shares (but not below zero) and, to the extent in excess of such basis, will be treated as gain from the sale or exchange of such Common Shares (the treatment of which is described under “—Gain or Loss on Sale, Taxable Exchange or Other Taxable Disposition of Common Shares to U.S. Holders” below). Because we do not intend to determine our earnings and profits on the basis of U.S. federal income tax principles, we expect that distributions, if issued, will generally be reported to U.S. Holders as dividends.

Dividends paid by us will be taxable to a corporate U.S. Holder at regular rates and will not be eligible for the dividends-received deduction generally allowed to domestic corporations in respect of dividends received from other domestic corporations. With respect to individuals and other non-corporate U.S. Holders, dividends generally will be taxed at the lower applicable long-term capital gains rate (see “—Gain or Loss on Sale, Taxable Exchange or Other Taxable Disposition of Common Shares to U.S. Holders” below) applicable to “qualified dividend income,” provided that certain conditions are satisfied, including that (1) our Common Shares on which the dividends are paid are readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States or the Company is eligible for the benefits of the U.S.-Canada income tax treaty (the “Treaty”), (2) we are not a PFIC (nor treated as such with respect to a U.S. Holder) at the time the dividend was paid or in the previous year, and (3) certain other requirements are met. U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the availability of such lower rate for any dividends paid with respect to our Common Shares.

For U.S. foreign tax credit purposes, dividends paid on our Common Shares generally will be treated as foreign source income and generally will constitute passive category income. The amount of a dividend will include any amounts withheld by us in respect of Canadian income taxes. Subject to applicable limitations, some of which vary depending upon the U.S. Holder’s particular circumstances, Canadian income taxes withheld from dividends on the Common Shares, at a rate not exceeding any reduced rate pursuant to the Treaty, will be creditable against the U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability. In lieu of claiming a foreign tax credit, U.S. Holders may, at their election, deduct foreign taxes, including any Canadian income taxes, in computing their taxable income, subject to generally applicable limitations under U.S. law. An election to deduct foreign taxes instead of claiming foreign tax credits applies to all foreign taxes paid or accrued in the taxable year. The rules governing foreign tax credits are complex and U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisers regarding the creditability or deductibility of foreign taxes in their particular circumstances.

The amount of any dividend paid in Canadian dollars will equal the U.S. dollar value of the Canadian dollars received, calculated by reference to the exchange rate in effect on the date the dividend is received by you, in the case of Common Shares, regardless of whether the Canadian dollars are converted into U.S. dollars. If the Canadian dollars received as a dividend are converted into U.S. dollars on the date of receipt, a U.S. Holder generally will not be required to recognize foreign currency gain or loss in respect of the dividend income. If the Canadian dollars received as a dividend are not converted into U.S. dollars on the date of receipt, a U.S. Holder will have a basis in the Canadian dollars equal to their U.S. dollar value on the date of receipt. Any gain or loss realized on a subsequent conversion or other disposition of the Canadian dollar will be treated as U.S. source ordinary income or loss.

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Gain or Loss on Sale, Taxable Exchange or Other Taxable Disposition of Common Shares or Unit Warrants  to U.S. Holders

Subject to the PFIC rules discussed below, a U.S. Holder generally will recognize capital gain or loss on the sale or other taxable disposition of our Common Shares (or Unit Warrants). The amount of gain or loss recognized by a U.S. Holder on a sale or other taxable disposition generally will be equal to the difference between (i) the sum of the amount of cash and the fair market value of any property received in such disposition and (ii) the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in its Common Shares (or Unit Warrants, as the case may be) so disposed of. A U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in its Common Shares (or Unit Warrants, as the case may be) generally will equal the U.S. Holder’s acquisition cost (as allocated between the Common Shares and Unit Warrants (see “—Tax Consequences of the Exercise of Unit Warrants” below) reduced by any prior distributions treated as a return of capital.

Any capital gain or loss recognized generally will be long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder’s holding period for such Common Shares (or Unit Warrants as the case may be) exceeds one year. Long-term capital gain realized by a non-corporate U.S. Holder may be taxed at rates of taxation lower than the rates applicable to ordinary income and short-term capital gains, while short-term capital gains are subject to U.S. federal income tax at the rates applicable to ordinary income. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to various limitations.

Any gain or loss recognized by a U.S. Holder will generally be U.S. source gain or loss for foreign tax credit purposes. Consequently, a U.S. Holder may not be able to use the foreign tax credit arising from any non-U.S. tax imposed on the disposition of the Common Shares (or Unit Warrants) unless such credit can be applied (subject to applicable limitations) against tax due on other income treated as derived from non-U.S. sources.

Passive Foreign Investment Company (“PFIC”) Rules

We have not made a determination as whether we were a PFIC in prior taxable years and we may have been classified as a PFIC for prior taxable years.

A non-U.S. corporation will be classified as a PFIC for United States federal income tax purposes if either (i) at least 75% of its gross income in a taxable year, including its pro rata share of the gross income of any corporation in which it is considered to own at least 25% of the shares by value, is passive income or (ii) at least 50% of its assets in a taxable year (ordinarily determined based on fair market value and averaged quarterly over the year), including its pro rata share of the assets of any corporation in which it is considered to own at least 25% of the shares by value, are held for the production of, or produce, passive income. Passive income generally includes, among other things, dividends, interest, rents and royalties (other than rents or royalties derived from the active conduct of a trade or business) and gains from the disposition of assets giving rise to passive income.

Although PFIC status is determined annually, an initial determination that a non-U.S. corporation is a PFIC generally will apply for subsequent years to a U.S. Holder who held its stock while it was a PFIC, whether or not it meets the test for PFIC status in those subsequent years. Based upon the foregoing, it is uncertain whether we will be a PFIC for our current taxable year or any future taxable year. If we are determined to be a PFIC for any taxable year (or portion thereof) that is included in the holding period of a U.S. Holder of our Common Shares and the U.S. Holder did not make either a timely mark-to-market election or a qualified electing fund (“QEF”) election for our first taxable year as a PFIC in which the U.S. Holder held (or was deemed to hold) Common Shares, as described below, such U.S. Holder generally will be subject to special rules with respect to (i) any gain recognized by the U.S. Holder on the sale or other disposition of its Common Shares (which may include gain realized by reason of transfers of Common Shares that would otherwise qualify as nonrecognition transactions for United States federal income tax purposes) and (ii) any “excess distribution” made to the U.S. Holder (generally, any distributions to such U.S. Holder during a taxable year of the U.S. Holder that are greater than 125% of the average annual distributions received by such U.S. Holder in respect of the Common Shares during the three preceding taxable years of such U.S. Holder or, if shorter, such U.S. Holder’s holding period for the Common Shares). Under these special tax rules:

the U.S. Holder’s gain or excess distribution will be allocated ratably over the U.S. Holder’s holding period for the Common Shares;
the amount allocated to the U.S. Holder’s taxable year in which the U.S. Holder recognized the gain or received the excess distribution, or to the period in the U.S. Holder’s holding period before the first day of our first taxable year in which we are a PFIC, will be taxed as ordinary income;
the amount allocated to other taxable years (or portions thereof) of the U.S. Holder and included in its holding period will be taxed at the highest tax rate in effect for that year and applicable to the U.S. Holder without regard to the U.S. Holder’s other items of income and loss for such year; and
an additional amount equal to the interest charge generally applicable to underpayments of tax will be imposed on the U.S. Holder with respect to the tax attributable to each such other taxable year of the U.S. Holder.

A U.S. Holder of Unit Warrants is taxed in a manner similar to a U.S. Holder of Common Shares if the U.S. Holder realizes gain on the sale of the Unit Warrants. If the U.S. Holder of the Unit Warrants exercises the Unit Warrants to purchase Common Shares, the holding period over which any income realized is allocated includes the holding period of the Unit Warrants. The U.S. Holder of Unit Warrants is treated as a holder of PFIC stock taxable under the ordinary income allocation and interest charge regime described above.

In general, if we are determined to be a PFIC, a U.S. Holder may be able to avoid application of the PFIC tax consequences described above in respect to our Common Shares (but not the Unit Warrants) by making a timely and valid QEF election (if eligible to do so) to include in income its pro rata share of our net capital gains (as long-term capital gain) and other earnings and profits (as ordinary income), on a current basis, in each case whether or not distributed, in the taxable year of the U.S. Holder in which or with which our taxable year ends. A U.S. Holder generally may make a separate election to defer the payment of taxes on undistributed income inclusions under the QEF rules, but if deferred, any such taxes will be subject to an interest charge. There is no assurance that we will have timely knowledge of our status as a PFIC in the future or of the required information to be provided. We, therefore, have not determined whether, if we were to be classified as a PFIC for a taxable year, we will provide information necessary for a U.S. Holder to make a QEF election which, if available, would result in tax treatment different from (and generally less adverse than) the general tax treatment for PFICs. Accordingly, U.S. Holders should assume that they will not be able to make a QEF election with respect to the Common Shares.
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If a U.S. Holder that exercises Unit Warrants properly makes a QEF Election with respect to the newly acquired Common Shares, the adverse tax consequences relating to PFIC shares will continue to apply with respect to the pre-QEF Election period, unless the U.S. Holder makes a purging election. The purging election creates a deemed sale of the shares acquired on exercising the Unit Warrants. The gain recognized as a result of the purging election would be subject to the special tax and interest charge rules, treating the gain as an excess distribution, as described above. As a result of the purging election, the U.S. Holder would have a new tax basis and holding period in the shares acquired on the exercise of the Unit Warrants for purposes of the PFIC rules. The application of the PFIC and QEF Election rules to Unit Warrants and to Common Shares acquired upon exercise of Unit Warrants is subject to significant uncertainties. Accordingly, each U.S. Holder should consult such U.S. Holder’s tax adviser concerning the potential PFIC consequences of holding Warrants or of holding Ordinary Shares acquired through the exercise of such Warrants.

Alternatively, if a U.S. Holder, at the close of its taxable year, owns shares in a PFIC that are treated as marketable stock, the U.S. Holder may make a mark-to-market election with respect to such shares for such taxable year. If the U.S. Holder makes a valid mark-to-market election for the first taxable year of the U.S. Holder in which the U.S. Holder holds (or is deemed to hold) Common Shares in us and for which we are determined to be a PFIC, such U.S. Holder generally will not be subject to the PFIC rules described above in respect to its Common Shares. Instead, in general, the U.S. Holder will include as ordinary income in each taxable year the excess, if any, of the fair market value of Common Shares at the end of its taxable year over its adjusted basis in its Common Shares. These amounts of ordinary income would not be eligible for the favorable tax rates applicable to qualified dividend income or long-term capital gains. The U.S. Holder also generally will recognize an ordinary loss in respect of the excess, if any, of its adjusted basis in its Common Shares over the fair market value of its Common Shares at the end of its taxable year (but only to the extent of the net amount of previously included income as a result of the mark-to-market election). The U.S. Holder’s basis in its Common Shares will be adjusted to reflect any such income or loss amounts, and any further gain recognized on a sale or other taxable disposition of its Common Shares will be treated as ordinary income.

The mark-to-market election is available only for stock that is regularly traded on a national securities exchange that is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or on a foreign exchange or market that the IRS determines has rules sufficient to ensure that the market price represents a legitimate and sound fair market value. If made, a mark-to-market election would be effective for the taxable year for which the election was made and for all subsequent taxable years unless the Common Shares ceased to qualify as “marketable stock” for purposes of the PFIC rules or the IRS consented to the revocation of the election. U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the availability and tax consequences of a mark-to-market election in respect to our Common Shares under their particular circumstances.

If we are or become a PFIC and, at any time, have a non-U.S. subsidiary that is classified as a PFIC, U.S. Holders generally would be deemed to own a portion of the shares of such lower-tier PFIC, and generally could incur liability for the deferred tax and interest charge described above if we receive a distribution from, or dispose of all or part of our interest in, the lower-tier PFIC or the U.S. Holders otherwise were deemed to have disposed of an interest in the lower-tier PFIC. There can be no assurance that we will have timely knowledge of the status of any such lower-tier PFIC. In addition, we may not hold a controlling interest in any such lower-tier PFIC and thus there can be no assurance we will be able to cause the lower-tier PFIC to provide such required information. A mark-to-market election generally would not be available with respect to such lower-tier PFIC. U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the tax issues raised by lower-tier PFICs.

A U.S. Holder that owns (or is deemed to own) shares in a PFIC during any taxable year of the U.S. Holder, may have to file an IRS Form 8621, or any successor form, (whether or not a QEF or mark-to-market election is made) and such other information as may be required by the U.S. Treasury Department. Failure to do so, if required, will extend the statute of limitations until such required information is furnished to the IRS (potentially including with respect to items that do not relate to a U.S. Holder’s investment in Common Shares).

The rules dealing with PFICs and with the QEF and mark-to-market elections are very complex and are affected by various factors in addition to those described above. Accordingly, U.S. Holders of our Common Shares and Unit Warrants should consult their tax advisors concerning the application of the PFIC rules to our Common Shares and Unit Warrants under their particular circumstances.
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Tax Consequence of the Expiration of a Warrant

If a Unit Warrant expires unexercised, a U.S. Holder of the Unit Warrant for whom a sale of Common Shares would be capital gain, will generally recognize capital loss on the date of expiration in an amount equal to the U.S. Holders tax basis in the Unit Warrant.  However, under the so-called "wash sales" rules, a U.S. Holder claiming a loss sustained on expiration of the Unit Warrant, may be precluded from deducting such loss if within a period beginning 30 days before the date of the expiration and 30 days after such date, the U.S. Holder acquires identical stock or securities.  As a result, if a U.S. Holder whose Unit Warrants expired acquires Common Shares during such period, such U.S. Holder may not be able to deduct the loss to the extent of the number of Common Shares acquired if the Unit Warrants and the Common Shares are deemed to be "substantially identical property." In such case the adjusted tax basis of the Common Shares acquired should equal the adjusted tax basis of the Unit Warrants that expired plus the price at which the Common Shares were acquired.
Tax Consequences of the Exercise of Unit Warrants
For the purposes of determining tax basis, a U.S. Holder generally is required to allocate the price paid for the Units between the Common Shares and Unit Warrants purchased in the Placing based on the relative fair market value of each.  The allocation to a Unit Warrant shall be deemed the tax basis of the Unit Warrant.
Subject to the discussion of the PFIC rules above, a U.S. Holder generally will not recognize gain or loss upon the exercise of a Unit Warrant. Common Shares acquired following the exercise of a Unit Warrant will have a tax basis equal to the U.S. Holder’s tax basis in the Unit Warrant (that is, an amount equal to the portion of the purchase price of the Unit allocated to the Warrant as described above) increased by the price paid to exercise the Unit Warrants. The holding period of such Common Shares would begin on the date following the date of exercise (or possibly on the date of exercise) of the Unit Warrant. If the terms of a Unit Warrant provide for any adjustment to the number of Common Shares for which the Warrant may be exercised or to the exercise price of the Common Warrants, such adjustment may, under certain circumstances, result in constructive distributions that could be taxable as a dividend to the U.S. Holder of the Unit Warrants. Conversely, the absence of an appropriate adjustment may result in a constructive distribution that could be taxable as a dividend to the U.S. Holders of the Common Shares.
U.S. Holders of Unit Warrants are urged to consult with their tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal and other tax consequences of holding and exercising Warrants.
Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

Payments of dividends or sales proceeds that are made within the United States or through certain U.S.-related financial intermediaries may be subject to information reporting and backup withholding, unless (i) the U.S. Holder is a corporation or other exempt recipient, or (ii) in the case of backup withholding, the U.S. Holder provides a correct U.S. taxpayer identification number and certifies that it is not subject to backup withholding.

Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the U.S. backup withholding rules will be allowed as a credit against a U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, if any, or will be refunded, if such U.S. Holder furnishes required information to the IRS in a timely manner. Each U.S. Holder should consult its tax advisor regarding the information reporting and backup withholding rules in their particular circumstances and the availability of and procedures for obtaining an exemption from backup withholding.

Reporting Obligations for Certain Owners of Foreign Financial Assets

Certain U.S. Holders may be required to file an IRS Form 926 (Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation) to report a transfer of property (including cash) to us. Substantial penalties may be imposed on a U.S. Holder that fails to comply with this reporting requirement, and the period of limitations on assessment and collection of United States federal income taxes will be extended in the event of a failure to comply. Furthermore, certain U.S. Holders who are individuals and certain entities will be required to report information with respect to such U.S. Holder’s investment in “specified foreign financial assets” on IRS Form 8938 (Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets), subject to certain exceptions. Specified foreign financial assets generally include any financial account maintained with a non-U.S. financial institution and should also include the Common Shares and Unit Warrants if they are not held in an account maintained with a U.S. financial institution. Persons who are required to report specified foreign financial assets and fail to do so may be subject to substantial penalties, and the period of limitations on assessment and collection of United States federal income taxes may be extended in the event of a failure to comply. Potential investors are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the foreign financial asset and other reporting obligations and their application to an investment in our Common Shares and Unit Warrants.
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The discussion of reporting obligations set forth above is not intended to constitute an exhaustive description of all reporting obligations that may apply to a U.S. Holder. A failure to satisfy certain reporting obligations may result in an extension of the period during which the IRS can assess a tax, and under certain circumstances, such an extension may apply to assessments of amounts unrelated to any unsatisfied reporting obligation. Penalties for failure to comply with these reporting obligations are substantial. U.S. Holders should consult with their tax advisors regarding their reporting obligations under these rules, including the requirement to file an IRS Form 8938.

Non-U.S. Holders

This section applies to you if you are a “Non-U.S. Holder.” As used herein, the term “Non-U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of our Common Shares or Unit Warrants that is for United States federal income tax purposes that is not a U.S. Holder, as defined above.

Taxation of Distributions to Non-U.S. Holders

A Non-U.S. Holder of our Common Shares or Unit Warrants will generally not be subject to U.S. federal income or withholding tax on dividends received on our Common Shares or Unit Warrants, unless such income is effectively connected with the conduct by such Non-U.S. Holder of a U.S. trade or business.

Any distribution not constituting a dividend will be treated as first reducing the adjusted basis in the Non-U.S. Holder’s shares of our Common Shares and, to the extent it exceeds the adjusted basis in the Non-U.S. Holder’s shares of our Common Shares, as gain from the sale or exchange of such shares. Any such gain will be subject to the treatment described below under “Gain or Loss on Sale, Taxable Exchange or Other Taxable Disposition of Common Shares or Unit Warrants or Exercise of Unit Warrants to Non-U.S. Holders”.

Gain or Loss on Sale, Taxable Exchange or Other Taxable Disposition of Common Shares or Unit Warrants or Exercise of Unit Warrants to Non-U.S. Holders

A Non-U.S. Holder of our Common Shares or Unit Warrants will not be subject to U.S. federal income or withholding tax on gain realized on the sale or other taxable disposition of our Common Shares or Unit Warrants or exercise of Unit Warrants, unless: such gain is effectively connected with the conduct by the Non-U.S. Holder of a U.S. trade or business; or in the case of gain realized by an individual Non-U.S. Holder, the Non-U.S. Holder is present in the United States for 183 days or more in the taxable year of the sale and certain other conditions are met. Non-U.S. Holders engaged in a trade or business in the United States or with a substantial U.S. presence should consult their tax advisers with respect to U.S. tax consequences of their ownership and disposition of our Common Shares or Unit Warrants.

ELIGIBILITY FOR INVESTMENT

Provided the Common Shares acquired by investors pursuant to this offering are listed on a “designated stock exchange” for purposes of the Tax Act (which currently includes the NASDAQ) on the closing date, the Common Shares would, if issued on such date, be a “qualified investment” under the Tax Act for a trust governed by a registered retirement savings plan, a registered retirement income fund, a registered education savings plan, a registered disability savings plan, a tax-free savings account (collectively, “Registered Plans”) or a deferred profit sharing plan (“DPSP”). 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the annuitant, holder or subscriber of or under a Registered Plan, as the case may be, that holds Common Shares will be subject to a penalty tax if such securities are a "prohibited investment" for the purposes of the Tax Act. Common Shares will not be a "prohibited investment" for a Registered Plan provided the annuitant, holder, or subscriber of or under such Registered Plan, as the case may be, deals at arm's length with Company for purposes of the Tax Act and does not have a "significant interest" (as defined in the Tax Act) in the Company. In addition, the Common Shares will generally not be a "prohibited investment" if such Common Shares are "excluded property" for purposes of the prohibited investment rules. 

Prospective investors who intend to hold the Common Shares in Registered Plans or a DPSP should consult their own tax advisors having regard to their particular circumstances.
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UNDERWRITING

We have entered into an underwriting agreement, dated       , 2021, with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners acting as the representative of the several underwriters named below, with respect to the Common Shares and Unit Warrants. Subject to certain conditions, we have agreed to sell to the underwriters, and the underwriters have severally agreed to purchase, the Common Shares and Unit Warrants provided below opposite their respective names.

Underwriters
 
Number of
Common Shares
 
Number of Unit
Warrants
 
A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners
         
BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.
         
Roth Capital Partners, LLC
         
MKM Partners LLC
         
Total
         

The underwriters are committed to purchase all the Common Shares and Unit Warrants offered by us, not including the option to purchase additional Common Shares and/or Unit Warrants described below. The obligations of the underwriters may be terminated upon the occurrence of certain events specified in the underwriting agreement. Furthermore, pursuant to the underwriting agreement, the underwriters’ obligations are subject to customary conditions, representations and warranties contained in the underwriting agreement, such as receipt by the underwriters of officers’ certificates and legal opinions.

Discount, Commissions and Expenses

The underwriters have advised us that they propose to offer the Common Shares and Unit Warrants at the public offering price set forth on the cover page of this prospectus and to certain dealers at that price less a concession not in excess of  $     per Common Share and Unit Warrant. The underwriters may allow, and certain dealers may reallow, a discount from the concession not in excess of $   per Common Share and Unit Warrant to certain brokers and dealers. After this offering, the public offering price, concession and reallowance to dealers may be changed by the representatives. No such change shall change the amount of proceeds to be received by us as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. The Common Shares and Unit Warrants are offered by the underwriters as stated herein, subject to receipt and acceptance by them and subject to their right to reject any order in whole or in part.

The following table shows the underwriting discount payable to the underwriters by us in connection with this offering.

   
Per Share and Accompanying Warrant(1)
     
Total(1)
 
   
Without Option to Purchase Additional Common Shares and/or Unit Warrants
 

With Option to Purchase Additional Common Shares and/or Unit Warrants
     
Without Option to Purchase Additional Common Shares and/or Unit Warrants
   
With Option to Purchase Additional Common Shares and/or Unit Warrants
 
Public offering price
                             
Underwriting discounts and commissions (7%)
                             
Proceeds, before expenses, to us
                             
(1) Does not include the Underwriters’ Warrants or the rights granted to the representatives, each as described below.

We have agreed to reimburse the underwriters up to $200,000 for their actual and accountable out-of-pocket expenses and up to $50,000 for their non-accountable expenses. We estimate that expenses payable by us in connection with this offering, including reimbursement of the underwriters’ out-of-pocket expenses, but excluding the underwriting discount referred to above, will be approximately $500,000. We will also seperately pay a $150,000 advisory fee to Roth Capital Partners, LLC in connection with certain advisory services provided to the Company.

The Unit Warrants will be created and issued pursuant to the terms of a warrant (the “Warrant”), dated the Closing Date. Each whole Unit Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one Common Share at a price of $    at any time prior to 5:30 p.m. (New York City time), on [●] , 2026, after which time the Unit Warrants will expire and be void and of no value. No fractional Common Shares will be issued upon the exercise of any Unit Warrants. There is no established trading market for the Unit Warrants and we do not expect a market to develop. In addition, we do not intend to list the Unit Warrants on any national securities exchange or any other nationally recognized trading system. Accordingly, purchasers may not be able to resell the Unit Warrants purchased under this prospectus. This may affect the price of the Unit Warrants in the secondary market, the transparency and availability of trading prices, the liquidity of the securities and the extent of issuer regulation. See “Risk Factors” on page 12 of this prospectus.
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Option to Purchase Additional Securities
We have granted to the underwriters an option exercisable not later than 45 days after the date of this prospectus to purchase up to an additional 937,500 Common Shares and/or up to an additional 468,750 Unit Warrants at the public offering price set forth on the cover page hereto less the underwriting discounts and commissions. If any additional Common Shares and/or Unit Warrants are purchased pursuant to the option, the underwriters will offer these Common Shares and/or Unit Warrants on the same terms as those on which the other securities are being offered.

Underwriters’ Warrants

We have also agreed to issue to the Underwriters’ Warrants to purchase a number of our Units equal to an aggregate of 4% of the Units sold in this offering. The Underwriters’ Warrants will have an exercise price equal to 110% of the initial public offering price of the Units sold in this offering and may be exercised on a cashless basis. The Underwriters’ Warrants  are not redeemable by us, will become exercisable one year from the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part (the "Commencement Date") and will expire on the fifth anniversary of the Commencement Date. The Underwriters’ Warrants  will provide for adjustment in the number and price of the Underwriters’ Warrants  (and the Common Shares underlying the Underwriters’ Warrants) in the event of recapitalization, merger or other fundamental transaction. The Underwriters’ Warrants and the underlying  Common Shares have been deemed compensation by FINRA and are therefore subject to FINRA Rule 5110(g)(1). In accordance with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(1), neither the Underwriters’ Warrants nor any  Common Shares issued upon exercise of the Underwriters’ Warrants may be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, or hypothecated, or be the subject of any hedging, short sale, derivative, put, or call transaction that would result in the effective economic disposition of the securities by any person for a period of 180 days immediately following the date of effectiveness or commencement of sales of the offering pursuant to which the Underwriters’ Warrants are being issued, except the transfer of any security:

 by operation of law or by reason of reorganization of the Company;
 to any FINRA member firm participating in this offering and the officers or partners thereof, if all securities so transferred remain subject to the lock-up restriction described above for the remainder of the time period;
 if the aggregate amount of securities of FLGC held by either an underwriter or a related person do not exceed 1% of the securities being offered;
 that is beneficially owned on a pro-rata basis by all equity owners of an investment fund, provided that no participating member manages or otherwise directs investments by the fund, and participating members in the aggregate do not own more than 10% of the equity in the fund; or
 the exercise or conversion of any security, if all securities received remain subject to the lock-up restriction set forth above for the remainder of the time period.

The Underwriters' Warrants will contain provisions for registration rights for a period of five years from the Commencement Date at the Company's expense. The registration rights relating to Underwriters' Warrants shall comply with the requirements of FINRA Rule 5110(g)(8).

Indemnification

We have agreed to indemnify the underwriters against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act and liabilities arising from breaches of representations and warranties contained in the underwriting agreement, or to contribute to payments that the underwriters may be required to make in respect of those liabilities.

Lock-up Agreements

Our securityholders, directors and certain officers have entered into lock-up agreements. Under these agreements, these individuals have agreed, subject to specified exceptions, not to sell or transfer any  Common Shares or securities convertible into, or exchangeable or exercisable for, our  Common Shares during a period ending ninety (90) days after the date of this prospectus, without the consent of the underwriters. Specifically, these individuals have agreed, in part, not to:

 
offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, grant, lend, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any Common Shares or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Common Shares, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by such individuals or with respect to which such individuals have or hereafter acquire the power of disposition (collectively, the “Lock-Up Securities”);
     
 
enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of the Lock-Up Securities, whether any such transaction described in the clause above is to be settled by delivery of Lock-Up Securities, in cash or otherwise;
     
 
make any demand for or exercise any right with respect to the registration of any Lock-Up Securities;
     
 
publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement relating to any Lock-Up Securities.
 
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Notwithstanding these limitations, these Common Shares may be transferred pursuant to clauses (i) through (iv) below without prior written consent of the underwriters, provided that, in the case of any transfer pursuant to clause (ii), (iii) or (iv) below (1) the Representative receives a signed lock-up agreement, substantially in the same form, (2) any such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value, and (3) no filing under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act shall be voluntarily made:

(i)    transactions relating to Lock-Up Securities acquired in open market transactions after the completion of the offering; provided that no filing under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act shall be voluntarily made in connection with subsequent sales of Lock-Up Securities acquired in such open market transactions ; or


     (ii)  transfers of Lock-Up Securities as a bona fide gift, by will or intestacy or to a family member or trust for the benefit of a family member; or

 (iii)     transfers of Lock-Up Securities to a charity or educational institution; or

 (iv)     if the individual entering into the lock-up agreement, directly or indirectly, controls a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity, any transfers of Lock-Up Securities to any shareholder, partner or member of, or owner of similar equity interests in, the undersigned, as the case may be.

In addition to the restrictions on our securityholders, directors and certain officers, we have also agreed to certain restrictions on our company’s sale of Common Shares (and related activities) during the ninety (90) day period from the date of this prospectus without the consent of the underwriters.

Stabilization

In connection with this offering, the underwriters may engage in over-allotment transactions, syndicate-covering transactions, stabilizing transactions, penalty bids and purchases to cover positions created by short sales.

 
Stabilizing transactions permit bids to purchase shares, so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum and are engaged in for the purpose of preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of the shares while the offering is in progress.

 
Over-allotment transactions involve sales by the underwriters of Common Shares in excess of the number of shares the underwriters are obligated to purchase. This creates a syndicate short position, which may be either a covered short position or a naked short position. In a covered short position, the number of Common Shares over-allotted by the underwriters is not greater than the number of Common Shares that they may purchase in the over-allotment option. In a naked short position, the number of securities involved is greater than the number of shares in the over-allotment option. The underwriters may close out any short position by exercising their over-allotment option and/or purchasing common shares in the open market.
     
 
Syndicate covering transactions involve purchases of Common Shares in the open market after the distribution has been completed in order to cover syndicate short positions. In determining the source of Common Shares to close out the short position, the underwriters will consider, among other things, the price of Common Shares available for purchase in the open market as compared to the price at which they may purchase Common Shares through exercise of the over-allotment option. If the underwriters sell more Common Shares than could be covered by exercise of the over-allotment option, and, therefore, have a naked short position, the position can be closed out only by buying Common Shares in the open market. A naked short position is more likely to be created if the underwriters are concerned that after pricing there could be downward pressure on the price of the shares in the open market that could adversely affect investors who purchase in the offering.
     
 
Penalty bids permit the underwriters to reclaim a selling concession from a syndicate member when the Common Shares originally sold by that syndicate member are purchased in stabilizing or syndicate covering transactions to cover syndicate short positions.

These stabilizing transactions, syndicate covering transactions and penalty bids may have the effect of raising or maintaining the market price of our Common Shares or preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of our Common Shares. As a result, the price of our Common Shares in the open market may be higher than it would otherwise be in the absence of these transactions.

Neither we nor the underwriters make any representation or prediction as to the effect that the transactions described above may have on the prices of our securities. These transactions may occur on the Nasdaq Capital Market or on any other trading market. If any of these transactions are commenced, they may be discontinued without notice at any time.
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Passive Market Making

In connection with this offering, the underwriters and any selling group members may engage in passive market making transactions in our Common Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market in accordance with Rule 103 of Regulation M under the Exchange Act during a period before the commencement of offers or sales of Common Shares and extending through the completion of the distribution. A passive market maker must display its bid at a price not in excess of the highest independent bid of that security. However, if all independent bids are lowered below the passive market maker’s bid that bid must then be lowered when specified purchase limits are exceeded.

Electronic Distribution

This prospectus in electronic format may be made available on websites or through other online services maintained by one or more of the underwriters, or by their affiliates. Other than this prospectus in electronic format, the information on any underwriter’s website and any information contained in any other website maintained by an underwriter is not part of this prospectus or the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, has not been approved and/or endorsed by us or any underwriter in its capacity as underwriter, and should not be relied upon by investors.

Other

From time to time, certain of the underwriters and/or their affiliates have provided, and may in the future provide, various investment banking and other financial services for us for which services they have received and, may in the future receive, customary fees. In the course of their businesses, the underwriters and their affiliates may actively trade our securities or loans for their own account or for the accounts of customers, and, accordingly, the underwriters and their affiliates may at any time hold long or short positions in such securities or loans.

Stamp Taxes

If you purchase Common Shares offered in this prospectus, you may be required to pay stamp taxes and other charges under the laws and practices of the country of purchase, in addition to the offering price listed on the cover page of this prospectus.
 
Notice to Non-US Investors
Canada
The securities offered under this prospectus are not qualified for sale to the public in any Province or Territory of Canada and may not be offered or sold in a Province or Territory of Canada, directly or indirectly, except in accordance with available exemptions from the prospectus requirements under applicable Canadian securities laws and this prospectus does not constitute an offer of the securities, directly or indirectly, to the public in Canada. The Company has not filed and does not intend to file a Canadian prospectus in connection with the securities offered by this prospectus. The securities offered under this prospectus may not be offered, sold, resold, distributed or delivered, directly or indirectly, in Canada or to any resident of Canada during the course of their distribution hereunder, except pursuant to a Canadian prospectus or an exemption from the prospectus requirements under applicable Canadian securities laws.
European Economic Area – Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands
The information in this document has been prepared on the basis that all offers of securities will be made pursuant to an exemption under the Directive 2003/71/EC (“Prospectus Directive”), as implemented in Member States of the European Economic Area (each, a “Relevant Member State”), from the requirement to produce a prospectus for offers of securities.
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An offer to the public of securities has not been made, and may not be made, in a Relevant Member State except pursuant to one of the following exemptions under the Prospectus Directive as implemented in that Relevant Member State:
(a) to legal entities that are authorized or regulated to operate in the financial markets or, if not so authorized or regulated, whose corporate purpose is solely to invest in securities;
(b) to any legal entity that has two or more of (i) an average of at least 250 employees during its last fiscal year; (ii) a total balance sheet of more than €€43,000,000 (as shown on its last annual unconsolidated or consolidated financial statements) and (iii) an annual net turnover of more than €€50,000,000 (as shown on its last annual unconsolidated or consolidated financial statements);
(c) to fewer than 100 natural or legal persons (other than qualified investors within the meaning of Article 2(1)(e) of the Prospectus Directive) subject to obtaining the prior consent of the Company or any underwriter for any such offer; or
(d) in any other circumstances falling within Article 3(2) of the Prospectus Directive, provided that no such offer of securities shall result in a requirement for the publication by the Company of a prospectus pursuant to Article 3 of the Prospectus Directive.
Israel
The securities offered by this prospectus have not been approved or disapproved by the Israeli Securities Authority (the ISA), or ISA, nor have such securities been registered for sale in Israel. The securities may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, to the public in Israel, absent the publication of a prospectus. This document does not constitute a prospectus under the Israeli Securities Law, 5728-1968, and has not been filed with or approved by the Israel Securities Authority. In the State of Israel, this document is being distributed only to, and is directed only at, and any offer of the ordinary shares is directed only at, investors listed in the first addendum to the Israeli Securities Law (the “Addendum”), consisting primarily of joint investment in trust funds, provident funds, insurance companies, banks, portfolio managers, investment advisors, members of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, underwriters, venture capital funds, entities with equity in excess of NIS 50 million and “qualified individuals”, each as defined in the Addendum (as it may be amended from time to time), collectively referred to as qualified investors (in each case purchasing for their own account or, where permitted under the Addendum, for the accounts of their clients who are investors listed in the Addendum). Qualified investors will be required to submit written confirmation that they fall within the scope of the Addendum, are aware of the meaning of same and agree to it. The ISA has not issued permits, approvals or licenses in connection with the offering or publishing the prospectus; nor has it authenticated the details included herein, confirmed their reliability or completeness, or rendered an opinion as to the quality of the securities being offered. Any resale in Israel, directly or indirectly, to the public of the securities offered by this prospectus is subject to restrictions on transferability and must be effected only in compliance with the Israeli securities laws and regulations.
United Kingdom
Neither the information in this document nor any other document relating to the offer has been delivered for approval to the Financial Services Authority in the United Kingdom and no prospectus (within the meaning of section 85 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended (“FSMA”)) has been published or is intended to be published in respect of the securities. This document is issued on a confidential basis to “qualified investors” (within the meaning of section 86(7) of FSMA) in the United Kingdom, and the securities may not be offered or sold in the United Kingdom by means of this document, any accompanying letter or any other document, except in circumstances which do not require the publication of a prospectus pursuant to section 86(1) FSMA.
This document should not be distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part, nor may its contents be disclosed by recipients to any other person in the United Kingdom.
Any invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of section 21 of FSMA) received in connection with the issue or sale of the securities has only been communicated or caused to be communicated and will only be communicated or caused to be communicated in the United Kingdom in circumstances in which section 21(1) of FSMA does not apply to us.
In the United Kingdom, this document is being distributed only to, and is directed at, persons (i) who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) (investment professionals) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotions) Order 2005 (“FPO”), (ii) who fall within the categories of persons referred to in Article 49 (2)(a) to (d) (high net worth companies, unincorporated associations, etc.) of the FPO or (iii) to whom it may otherwise be lawfully communicated (together “relevant persons”). The investments to which this document relates are available only to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to purchase will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents.


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EXPENSES RELATED TO THE OFFERING

The following table sets forth the costs and expenses, other than the underwriting discounts and commissions and expenses, payable in connection with this offering.  All amounts shown are estimates and subject to future contingencies, except the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority filing fee.

Description
 
Amount
 
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee
 
$
4,925.51
 
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority filing fee
   
6,500
 
Accounting and Audit fees and expenses
   
35,000
 
Reimbursement of Underwriters’ expenses
   
250,000
 
Legal fees and expenses
   
160,000
 
Printing expenses
   
15,000
 
Miscellaneous
   
28,574.49
 
         
Total
 
$
500,000
 


LEGAL MATTERS

We are being represented by Greenberg Traurig, P.A., with respect to certain legal matters as to United States federal securities and state securities law. The underwriters are being represented by Duane Morris LLP, with respect to certain legal matters as to United States federal securities and state securities law.  The validity of the Common Shares offered in this offering and certain legal matters as to Canadian law will be passed upon for us by Wildeboer Dellelce LLP and Colombian law will be passed upon for us by our Colombian in-house counsel.

EXPERTS

The Company’s consolidated financial statements from its incorporation on March 13, 2019 through December 31, 2019 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 included in this prospectus, have been audited by Davidson & Company LLP (“Davidson”), an independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon.  Such financial statements have been so included in reliance upon the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing. Davidson is independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and the PCAOB on auditor independence. Davidson’s headquarters are located at Suite 1200-609 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G6 Canada.

ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITIES

We are a corporation organized under the laws of the Province of Ontario.  Most of our directors and executive officers reside in Canada, and significantly all of our assets and the assets of such persons are located outside of the United States.  As a result, it may not be possible for investors to effect service of process within the United States upon these persons or us, or to enforce against them or us judgments obtained in U.S. courts, whether or not predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the federal securities laws of the United States or of the securities laws of any state of the United States.  There is doubt as to the enforceability in Canada, either in original actions or in actions for enforcement of judgments of U.S. courts, of civil liabilities predicated solely on the federal securities laws of the United States or the securities laws of any state of the United States.

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WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We have filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (which we refer to as the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form F-1 under the Securities Act relating to the securities we are offering to sell.  This prospectus, which constitutes part of the registration statement, does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement or the exhibits and schedules which are part of the registration statement.  Some items included in the registration statement have been omitted from this prospectus in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC.  For further with respect to us and our securities, we refer you to the registration statement, including all amendments, supplements, exhibits, and schedules thereto.  Statements contained in this prospectus regarding the contents of any contract or any other document are not necessarily complete.  If a contract or document has been filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, please see a copy of such contract or document that has been filed.  Each statement in this prospectus relating to a contract or document that is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement is qualified in all respects by reference to the full text of such contract or document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement.

You may access and read the registration statement and this prospectus, including the related exhibits and schedules, and any document we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Internet website that contains reports and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.  Our filings with the SEC are available to the public without charge through the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

We are subject to the information reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, that are applicable to “foreign private issuers,” and under those requirements will file reports with the SEC. Those other reports or other information may be inspected without charge at the locations described above. As a “foreign private issuer,” we are exempt from the rules under the Exchange Act related to the furnishing and content of proxy statements, and our officers, directors, and principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and “short-swing” profit recovery provisions contained in Section 16 of the Exchange Act with respect to their purchases and sales of Common Shares. Furthermore, as a “foreign private issuer,” we are also not subject to the requirements of Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) promulgated under the Exchange Act. In addition, we are not required under the Exchange Act to file annual or other reports and financial statements with the SEC as frequently or as promptly as U.S. companies that have securities registered under the Exchange Act. As such, we will file with the SEC, within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year, or such other applicable time as required by the SEC, an annual report on Form 20-F containing financial statements audited by an independent registered public accounting firm. We also intend to furnish to the SEC under cover of Form 6-K certain other material information. Our corporate website is https://www.floragrowth.ca//.  You may go to our website to access our periodic reports and other information that we file with the SEC as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.  The information contained in, or that can be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this prospectus.  We have included our website address in this prospectus solely for informational purposes.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FLORA GROWTH CORP.


All Flora financial statements, with the exception of, the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at December 31, 2020, are presented on a pre-consolidation basis.
 
Page
Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of Flora Growth Corp. for Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2021 (expressed in thousands united states dollars)
 
   
 F-3
   
 F-4
   
 F-5
   
 F-6
   
 F-7
   
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Flora Growth Corp. for the Year Ended December 31, 2020 and for the Period from Incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019 (expressed in thousands united states dollars)
 
   
 F-22
   
 F-23
   
 F-24
   
 F-25
   
 F-26
   
 F-27
   

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   Page
Financial Statements of Breeze Laboratory S.A.S. for the Year Ended December 31, 2019 (Audited) Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2018 (Unaudited) (Expressed in United States Dollars)
 
   
 F-56
   
 F-57
   
 F-58
   
 F-59
   
 F-60

 
 Page
   
Audited Financial Statements of Grupo Farmacéutico Cronomed S.A.S. for the Year Ended December 31, 2019 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2018 (Expressed in United States Dollars)
 
   
 F-76
   
 F-77
   
 F-78
   
 F-79
   
 F-80

 
 Page
Financial Statements of Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S. for the Year Ended December 31, 2019 (Audited) Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2018 (Unaudited) (Expressed in United States Dollars)
 
   
 F-97
   
 F-98
   
 F-99
   
 F-100
   
 F-101
   

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Flora Growth Corp., Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at December 31, 2020 (expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
 
   
 F-120
   
 F-121
   
 F-122

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Flora Growth Corp.




INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020

(Unaudited)

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)




F-1

NOTICE OF NO AUDITOR REVIEW OF INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Corporation have been prepared by management and are the responsibility of the Corporation's management. The company’s independent auditor has not performed a review or an audit of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.


 














F-2

Flora Growth Corp.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Unaudited - Prepared by Management)
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts which are in thousands of shares)
 
             
As at
  June 30, 2021      December 31, 2020  
             
ASSETS
           
Current
           
Cash
 
$
18,806
   
$
15,523
 
Restricted cash (Note 7)
   
709
     
-
 
Trade and other amounts receivable (Note 3)
   
1,594
     
922
 
Loans receivable and advances (Note 4)
   
275
     
302
 
Prepaid expenses
   
1,759
     
347
 
Inventory (Note 5)
   
961
     
540
 
Total current assets
   
24,104
     
17,634
 
Non-current
               
Property, plant and equipment (Note 6)
   
2,409
     
411
 
Right of use assets (Note 6)
   
247
     
318
 
Investment (Note 7)
   
2,430
     
-
 
Intangible asset (Note 8)
   
631
     
658
 
Goodwill (Note 8)
   
431
     
431
 
Total assets
 
$
30,252
   
$
19,452
 
                 
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Current
               
Trade payables and accrued liabilities
 
$
5,728
   
$
1,809
 
Amounts payable to vendors on business combinations
   
-
     
605
 
Current portion of long term debt
   
54
     
251
 
Current portion of lease liability (Note 9)
   
80
     
78
 
Total current liabilities
   
5,862
     
2,743
 
Non-current
               
Non-current debt
   
46
     
69
 
Non-current lease liability (Note 9)
   
166
     
251
 
Deferred tax
   
139
     
139
 
Total liabilities
   
6,213
     
3,202
 
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Share capital (Note 10)
   
38,943
     
27,254
 
Options (Note 11)
   
2,491
     
2,396
 
Warrants (Note 12)
   
5,305
     
3,961
 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
   
(162
)
   
39
 
Deficit
   
(22,384
)
   
(17,287
)
Non-controlling interest
   
(154
)
   
(113
)
Total Shareholders' equity
   
24,039
     
16,250
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
30,252
   
$
19,452
 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Subsequent events (Note 19)

APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Signed “Luis Merchan”, DIRECTOR

Signed “Bernard Wilson”, DIRECTOR

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements. 
F-3

Flora Growth Corp.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
(Unaudited - Prepared by Management)
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts which are in thousands of shares)
 
                         
   
For the three months ended
   
For the three months ended
   
For the six months ended
   
For the six months ended
 
   
June 30, 2021
   
June 30, 2020
   
June 30, 2021
   
June 30, 2020
 
                         
Revenue (Note 18)
 
$
1,159
   
$
-
   
$
2,118
   
$
-
 
                                 
Cost of sales
   
714
     
-
     
1,106
     
-
 
Gross Profit
 
$
445
   
$
-
   
$
1,012
   
$
-
 
                                 
Expenses
                               
Consulting and management fees (Note 13)
 
$
1,033
   
$
585
   
$
2,262
   
$
819
 
Professional fees
   
414
     
89
     
766
     
218
 
General and administrative
   
1,628
     
529
      2,661      
715
 
Travel expenses
   
106
     
206
     
143
     
233
 
Share based compensation (Note 11)
   
95
     
344
     
95
     
344
 
Depreciation and amortization (Notes 6 and 8)
   
44
     
27
     
119
     
57
 
Research and development
   
61
     
25
     
85
     
53
 
Foreign exchange loss
   
(73
)
   
(75
)
   
(78
)
   
171
 
Total expenses
   
3,308
     
1,730
     
6,053
     
2,610
 
                                 
Loss before the undernoted items
   
(2,863
)
   
(1,730
)
   
(5,041
)
   
(2,610
)
Interest expense
   
21
     
39
     
64
     
72
 
Bad Debt expense (Note 4)
   
100
     
-
     
100
     
-
 
Other income
   
(23
)
   
(52
)
   
(67
)
   
(81
)
Net loss for the period
 
$
(2,961
)
 
$
(1,717
)
 
$
(5,138
)
 
$
(2,601
)
                                 
Other comprehensive loss
                               
Exchange differences on foreign operations
   
434
     
(68
)
   
200
     
(19
)
Total comprehensive loss for the period
 
$
(3,395
)
 
$
(1,649
)
 
$
(5,338
)
 
$
(2,582
)
                                 
Net loss attributable to:
                               
Flora Growth Corp.
 
$
(2,958
)
 
$
(1,701
)
 
$
(5,097
)
 
$
(2,555
)
Non-controlling interests
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(16
)
 
$
(41
)
 
$
(46
)
                                 
Comprehensive loss attributable to:
                               
Flora Growth Corp.
 
$
(3,392
)
 
$
(1,633
)
 
$
(5,297
)
 
$
(2,536
)
Non-controlling interests
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(16
)
 
$
(41
)
 
$
(46
)
                                 
Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to Flora Growth Corp.
 
$
(0.07
)
 
$
(0.06
)
 
$
(0.13
)
 
$
(0.09
)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (thousands)- basic and diluted (Note 15)
   
40,561
     
29,257
     
39,604
     
29,257
 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
F-4

 
Flora Growth Corp.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity
(Unaudited - Prepared by Management)
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts which are in thousands of shares)
       
                 
                 
 
 Common Shares (thousands)
 Options
 Warrants
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 Accumulated Deficit
 Non-Controlling interest (Deficiency)
 Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)
 
 #
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 $
 Balance, December 31, 2019
          23,333
            1,400
                 86
                    21
                         23
                (2,824)
                (11)
              (1,305)
                 
 Regulation A Offering
            5,723
          10,984
                  -
               1,893
                          -
                       -
                 -
              12,877
 Share issuance costs
                  -
          (1,365)
                  -
                (236)
                          -
                       -
                 -
               (1,601)
 Options exercised
               200
                37
                 (7)
                    -
                          -
                       -
                 -
                    30
 Options issued (Note 11)
                  -
                 -
               344
                    -
                          -
                       -
                 -
                  344
 Other comprehensive loss - exchange differences on foreign operations
                  -
                 -
                  -
                    -
                          19
                       -
                 -
                     19
 Loss for the period
 -
                 -
                  -
 -
                          -
                (2,555)
               (46)
              (2,601)
                 
 Balance, June 30, 2020
          29,256
           11,056
               423
               1,678
                         42
                (5,379)
               (57)
               7,763
                 
 Balance, December 31, 2020
          38,355
         27,254
            2,396
               3,961
                         39
              (17,287)
              (113)
              16,250
                 
  Regulation A Offering and Initial Public Offering (Note 10)
            3,332
          16,664
                  -
                    -
                          -
                       -
                 -
              16,664
  Options issued (Note 11)
                  -
                 -
                 95
                    -
                          -
                       -
                 -
                    95
  Warrants exercised (Note 12)
               337
                65
                  -
                    (5)
                          -
                       -
                 -
                    60
  Warrants issued (Note 12)
                  -
                 -
                  -
               1,349
                          -
                       -
                 -
                1,349
  Share issuance costs - cash (Note 10)
                  -
          (2,024)
                  -
                    -
                          -
                       -
                 -
             (2,024)
  Share issuance costs - share based (Note 10)
 -
          (3,016)
                  -
                    -
                          -
                       -
                 -
              (3,016)
  Other comprehensive loss - exchange differences on foreign operations
 -
 -
                  -
                    -
                      (201)
                       -
                 -
                 (201)
 Loss for the period
 -
                 -
                  -
 -
 
                (5,097)
                (41)
             (5,138)
 Balance, June 30, 2021
     42,024
     38,943
        2,491
         5,305
               (162)
         (22,384)
         (154)
        24,039

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statement
F-5

Flora Growth Corp.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited - Prepared by Management)
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts which are in thousands of shares)
 
             
   
For the six months ended
   
For the six months ended
 
   
June 30, 2021
   
June 30, 2020
 
             
CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net loss for the period
 
$
(5,138
)
 
$
(2,601
)
Items not involving cash:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
119
     
57
 
Stock-based compensation
   
95
     
344
 
Bad debt expense
   
100
     
-
 
Accrued interest on loans receivable
   
-
     
(25
)
Accrued interest on loans payable and lease liability
   
15
     
13
 
     
(4,809
)
   
(2,212
)
                 
Net change in non‑cash working capital
               
 Trade and other receivables
   
(772
)
   
(220
)
  Inventory
   
(421
)
   
-
 
  Prepaid expenses
   
(1,415
)
   
153
 
  Trade payables and accrued liabilities
   
1,647
     
142
 
     
(961
)
   
75
 
Net cash flows from operating activities
   
(5,770
)
   
(2,137
)
                 
CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
  Initial Public Offering and  Regulation A Offering (Note 10)
   
16,664
     
12,878
 
  Share issuance costs (Note 10)
   
(2,024
)
   
(1,601
)
  Exercise of options
   
-
     
30
 
  Exercise of warrants
   
60
     
-
 
  Repayments of lease liaility (Note 9)
   
(61
)
   
(27
)
  Loans received
   
-
     
6
 
  Interest paid
   
-
     
(34
)
  Long term debt repayments
   
(220
)
   
-
 
  Loan repayments
   
-
     
(1,016
)
Net cash flows from financing activities
   
14,419
     
10,236
 
                 
CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
  Loans provided (Note 4)
   
(275
)
   
(1,196
)
  Repayment of loan
    224
         
  Advances
   
-
     
(345
)
  Purchase of investment
   
(2,430
)
   
-
 
  Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
   
(1,384
)
   
(83
)
  Asset Acquisitions (Note 7)
   
(1,306
)
   
-
 
Net cash flow from investing activities
   
(5,171
)
   
(1,624
)
                 
Effect of exchange rate change
   
(195
)
   
76
 
                 
CHANGE IN CASH DURING THE PERIOD
   
3,283
     
6,551
 
                 
CASH, beginning of the period
   
15,523
     
140
 
                 
CASH, end of the period
 
$
18,806
   
$
6,691
 
                 
Supplementary information
               
Interest paid
 
$
-
   
$
33
 
Income taxes paid
 
$
-
   
$
-
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
F-6


Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

Flora Growth Corp. (the “Company” or “Flora”) was incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada by Articles of Incorporation, on March 13, 2019. The Company is focused on developing business for the purpose of cultivating, processing and supplying all natural, medicinal-grade cannabis oil, cannabis oil extracts and related products to large channel distributors, including pharmacies, medical clinics, and cosmetic companies. The Company’s head office is located at 198 Davenport Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1J2, Canada.

On July 16, 2019, the Company signed a share purchase agreement to purchase 90% of Cosechemos YA S.A.S (“Cosechemos”). Coshemos is a business domiciled in Colombia whose business purpose is to cultivate and process cannabis into standardized, medicinal-grade oil extracts and related products.  Cosechemos is licensed by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Justice in Colombia to cultivate, produce derivatives, distribute and commercialize domestically and internationally, derived non-psychoactive cannabis (less than 1% tetrahydrocannabinol “THC”) and by the Ministry of Health to manufacture psychoactive derivatives (more than 1% THC ) of cannabis.  As of June 30, 2021, Cosechemos has only grown cannabis for test purposes, and has made no commercial sales.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company incorporated several new operating businesses.  Flora Beauty LLC was incorporated in Colorado and its subsidiary, Sucursal Colombia was incorporated in Colombia. Their operations include the manufacture and sale of make-up and beauty products.  Hemp Textiles & Co. LLC was incorporated in Florida, and Hemp Textiles & Co S.A.S. was incorporated in Colombia. Their operations include the manufacture and sale of hemp-based clothing and textiles.  See Note 2 for additional details on the incorporation of these companies and their subsidiaries.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company also acquired three operating companies in Colombia engaged in the distribution of food and beverages, and the manufacture and sale of medical and pharmaceutical products.

The Company has recognized the sale of products both with and without cannabis related products

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, meaning that the Company will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the ordinary course of operations.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Statement of compliance

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). These interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all notes of the type normally included within the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2020, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations issued by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”).

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared following the same accounting policies used in the preparation of the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2020, with the exception of the adoption of amendments to accounting standards as described below.

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements were approved and authorized for issuance by the Company's Audit Committee on September 16, 2021 and by the Board of Directors of the Company on September 17, 2021.

Basis of consolidation

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions were eliminated on consolidation. Subsidiaries are entities the Company controls when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement in the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the relevant activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are included in the interim condensed consolidated financial results of the Company from the date of acquisition up to the date of disposition or loss of control. As of June 30, 2021, the Company had the following subsidiaries:
F-7


Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
Subsidiaries
Country of incorporation
Ownership
Functional currency
       
Cosechemos YA S.A.S.
Colombia
90%
Colombian Peso (COP)
Flora Growth Corp. Sucursal Colombia
Colombia
100%
Colombian Peso (COP)
Hemp Textiles & Co. LLC
United States
100%
United States Dollar (USD)
Hemp Textiles & Co. S.A.S.
Colombia
100%
Colombian Peso (COP)
Flora Beauty LLC
United States
87%
United States Dollar (USD)
Flora Beauty LLC Sucursal Colombia
Colombia
100%
Colombian Peso (COP)
Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S.
Colombia
90%
Colombian Peso (COP)
Kasa Wholefoods Company LLC
United States
90%
United States Dollar (USD)
Flora Lab S.A.S. (formerly Grupo Farmaceutico Cronomed S.A.S.)
Colombia
100%
Colombian Peso (COP)
Labcofarm Laboratorios S.A.S.
Colombia
100%
Colombian Peso (COP)
Breeze Laboratory S.A.S.
Colombia
90%
Colombian Peso (COP)

Basis of measurement

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared on an accrual basis except for cash flow information and are based on historical cost except for financial instruments measured at fair value. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands of United States dollars unless otherwise noted.

3. TRADE AND AMOUNTS RECEIVABLE
The trade and other receivables balance as at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 consists of trade accounts receivable, amounts recoverable from the Government of Canada for Harmonized Sales Taxes (“HST”) and amounts receivables.

   
June 30, 2021
   
December 31, 2020
 
             
Trade accounts receivable
 
$
773
   
$
254
 
HST receivable
   
570
     
459
 
Other amounts receivable
   
252
     
209
 
Total
 
$
1,594
   
$
922
 

Trade accounts receivable is presented net of allowance of $100.

4. LOANS RECEIVABLE AND ADVANCES

Loans Receivable and advances- 2021

As  of June 30, 2021, the Company had provided a loan of CHF250 ($275) to Koch and Gsell.  The purpose of making this loan was to provide Koch and Gsell with additional workingcapital .  The loan is secured by a general security agreement, an interest rate at LIBOR plus 1.00% per annum and payable on the maturity date.  The Maturity date of the loan is August 28th, 20201

Loans Receivable and advances- 2020

As of December 31, 2020, the Company had provided a loan of $224 to Sanaty IPS S.A.S. (“Sanaty”).  The purpose of making this loan was to provide working capital to Sanaty as a potential acquisition target.  The loan was repaid in 2021. Sanaty is 28% owned indirectly by Medivolve Inc.  Deborah Battiston is the former Chief Financial Officer of the Company and is also the Chief Financial Officer of Medivolve Inc.
F-8


Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

As of December 31, 2020, the Company had provided an advance of $78 to Laboratorios Quiprofarma S.A.S. (“Quiprofarma”).  The purpose of making this advance was for a prepayment of the purchase price on the asset acquisition that was closed subsequent to December 31, 2020.

5. INVENTORY

Inventory, as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, is comprised of the following:

 
June 30,
December 31,
 
2021
2020
 
$
$
Raw materials and supplies - Pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
                                     481
                               174
Raw materials and supplies - Agricultural
                                       15
                                  -
Raw materials and supplies - Foods and Beverages
                                         5
                                  -
Raw materials and supplies - Textile produts
                                       80
                                   8
Total raw materials and supplies
                                     581
                               182
     
Work in progress - Pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
                                       57
                               174
Work in progress - Textile produts
                                         7
                                   8
Total work in progress
                                       64
                               182
     
Finished goods - Beauty products
                                       54
                                 18
Finished goods - Textiles products
                                       42
                                 37
Finished goods - Pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
                                     149
                               274
Finished goods - Beverages and food products
                                     149
                                 29
Total finished goods
                                     394
                               358
Reserves
                                      (78)
                                  -
     
Total
                                     961
                               540

As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company does not have any biological assets.

During the six months period ended June 30, 2021, $1,106 of inventory was expensed to cost of sales (2020 - $nil).

F-9


Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
6. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
                                           
    Construction in progress
$
   
Machinery and Office equipment
$
   
Vehicle
$
   
Land
$
   
Subtotal
$
    Right of use assets
$
    Total
$
 
 Cost as at December 31, 2020
   
136
     
130
     
39
     
131
     
436
     
379
     
815
 
Additions
   
19
     
1,113
     
-
     
1,064
     
2,196
     
-
     
2,196
 
Foreign exchange translation
   
(10
)
   
(19
)
   
(3
)
   
(10
)
   
(41
)
   
(31
)
   
(72
)
 Cost as at June 30, 2021
   
145
     
1,112
     
36
     
1,185
     
2,478
     
348
     
2,827
 
 
                                                       
 Accumulated depreciation
                                                       
 Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, 2020
   
-
     
(21
)
   
(4
)
   
-
     
(25
)
   
(61
)
   
(86
)
Depreciation
   
-
     
(40
)
   
(4
)
   
-
     
(44
)
   
(45
)
   
(89
)
Foreign exchange translation
   
-
     
3
     
-
     
(3
)
   
-
     
5
     
4
 
 Accumulated depreciation as at June 30, 2021
   
-
     
(58
)
   
(8
)
   
(3
)
   
(69
)
   
(101
)
   
(171
)
                                                         
  Net book value
                                                       
      As at June 30, 2021
   
145
     
1,054
     
28
     
1,182
     
2,409
     
247
     
2,656
 
      As at December 31, 2020
   
136
     
109
     
35
     
131
     
411
     
318
     
729
 
                                                         
The Company is constructing greenhouses in Colombia, the expenditures for which are recorded as construction in progress which is not currently being depreciated.  Depreciation will commence when construction is complete, and the facility is available for its intended use. All of the Company’s property, plant and equipment is domiciled in Colombia.

7. ASSET ACQUISITION AND INVESTMENT

Asset acquisition
On January 12, 2021, the Company acquired certain laboratory assets from Laboratorios Quipropharma S.A.S. (“Quipropharma”). The purchase price was COP1,200,000 ($350) which has been fully paid.  Additionally, the Company also entered into an agreement with Quipropharma to purchase certain real estate assets for COP3,940,000 ($1,143). The Company advanced COP1,300,000 ($377) related to the real estate acquisition which has been fully paid.  The remaining balance of COP2,640,000 ($709) has been deposited to an account in trust and is recorded as restricted cash on the condensed interim consolidated statement of financial position, pending the transfer of title of the real estate assets.

This acquisition did not meet the definition of a business combination under IFRS 3 and was therefore recorded as an asset acquisition. The asset acquisition was recorded at 100% of the fair value of the net assets acquired.

The allocation of the consideration to the fair value of 100% of the net assets acquired at the date of acquisition is as follows:

Property and equipment
$     1,493
Total consideration paid
  $     1,493

F-10


Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

A continuity of the intangible assets for the six months period ended June 30, 2021 is as follows:

   
Licenses
   
Customer relationships
   
Trademarks and brands
   
Goodwill
   
Total
 
Cost
                             
At January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021
 
$
410
   
$
189
   
$
121
   
$
431
   
$
1,151
 
                                         
Accumulated Amortization
                                       
At January 1, 2021
 
$
64
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
64
 
Additions
   
26
     
-
     
-
     
-
   
$
26
 
At June 30, 2021
 
$
90
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
90
 
                                         
Foreign Currency translation
   
1
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
1
 
                                         
Net book value at June 30, 2021
 
$
321
   
$
189
   
$
121
   
$
431
   
$
1,062
 

The Company’s intangible asset acquired in 2019 consist of a license is for the production of non-psychoactive cannabis products on its property located in Colombia. The Company’s intangible asset acquired in 2020 consist of customer relationships, tradenames/brands and licenses and certifications for formulations as a result of the acquisitions of Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S., Breeze Laboratory S.A.S and Flora Lab S.A.S. (formerly Grupo Farmaceutico Cronomed S.A.S.).

None of the Company’s intangible assets are individually material.  The amortization policy for each class of intangible asset is disclosed in Note 3 to the December 31, 2020 consolidated financial statements.

9. LEASE LIABILITY

The Company’s subsidiary entered into a land lease for 361 hectares of property in the municipality of Giron, in Santander, Colombia. The land is subject to a 6-year lease and is recorded as a right of use asset in property, plant and equipment.  The discount rate used to calculate the lease liability is 5.2%.
The Company’s subsidiary has a lease for an administrative office, which began on March 1, 2020, and expires on September 30, 2024 and is recorded as a right of use asset in property, plant and equipment. The incremental borrowing rate used to calculate the lease liability is 21.6%.
A continuity of lease liability for the six months period ended June 30, 2021 is as follows:

As at December 31, 2020
 
$
329
 
Lease payments
   
(61
)
Interest expense on lease liability
   
14
 
Foreign currency translation
   
(25
)
Cancellation of lease
   
(83
)
Acquisition of lease
   
72
 
As of June 30, 2021
 
$
246
 
Current portion
   
80
 
Long term portion
 
$
166
 


F-11


Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

The maturity analysis of the undiscounted contractual balances of the lease liability is as follows:

Less than one year
 
$
99
 
One to five years
   
217
 
     
316
 
Effect of discounting
   
(70
)
     
246
 
Potential exposure on extension option (over 5 years) (i)
 
$
325
 

(i) There is an option to extend the lease in the event that neither the lessee nor the lessor terminates the lease, for an additional five years.

10.     CAPITAL STOCK 

a.
Authorized

Unlimited number of common shares, without par value

b.
Common shares issued

On April 30, 2021, the Company consolidated its issued and outstanding common shares on the basis of one new common share of the Company for every three existing common shares of the Company. All common shares and per share amounts have been restated to give retroactive effect to the share consolidation.

 
 
Number of shares
(thousands)
   
Stated value $
 
Balance, December 31, 2020
   
38,355
   
$
27,254
 
Initial Public Offering and Regulation A Offering
   
3,332
     
16,664
 
Share issuance costs – cash
   
-
     
(2,024
)
Share issuance costs – share based
   
-
     
(3,016
)
Stock warrant exercises
   
337
     
65
 
Balance, June 30, 2021
   
42,024
   
$
38,943
 

The Company had the following common share transactions:

Six months ended June 30, 2021

INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING
On May 13, 2021, the Company closed its Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) upon which it issued 3,333 common shares of the Company at a price of $5 per common share for gross proceeds of $16,667.  On May 11, 2021, the Company was listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. In connection with the closing, the Company has paid unit issuance costs of $1,796 in cash, issued 632 warrants to the underwriters of the IPO, valued at $1,349 and committed to issue 333 common shares to Luis Merchan, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, which has been valued at $1,667 based on the IPO price per share of $5.  As the shares have not been issued as of June 30, 2021, they have been recorded to accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

REGULATION A OFFERING
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company issued 26 units of the Company at a price of $2.25 per unit for gross proceeds of $58. Each Unit is comprised of one common share in the capital of the Company, with no par value per share, and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant to purchase one additional Common Share at an exercise price of $3.00 per Warrant Share, subject to certain adjustments, over an 18-month exercise period following the date of issuance of the Warrant.  Flora sold the Units through a Tier 2 offering pursuant to Regulation A (Regulation A+) under the Securities Act of 1933.  Additionally, the Company cancelled 28 units of the Company at a price of $2.25 per unit and valued at $61.  The units were cancelled due to non-payment of the subscription price.
F-12


Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

On January 14, 2021, 333 warrants were exercised by an executive officer of the Company at $0.15 for total proceeds of $50.  The warrant valuation of $3 was reallocated from warrants to capital stock.  Additionally, during the six months ended June 30, 2021, 3 warrants were exercised at $3.00 per warrant for gross proceeds of $10, an amount of $2 was reallocated from warrants to capital stock upon the exercise.

11. OPTIONS

The Company has a stock option plan whereby it may grant options for the purchase of common shares to any director, consultant, employee or officer of the Company or its subsidiaries. The aggregate number of shares that may be issuable pursuant to options granted under the Company’s stock option plan will not exceed 10% of the issued common shares of the Company (the “Shares”) at the date of grant. The options are non-transferable and non-assignable and may be granted for a term not exceeding five years. The exercise price of the options will be determined by the board at the time of grant, but in the event that the Shares are traded on any stock exchange (the “Exchange”), may not be less than the closing price of the Shares on the Exchange on the trading date immediately preceding the date of grant, subject to all applicable regulatory requirements. Stock option vesting terms are subject to the discretion of the board of directors.

Information relating to share options outstanding and exercisable as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 is as follows:

 
           
Balance, December 31, 2020
   
3,794
   
$
1.08
 
Granted
   
408
     
3.79
 
Balance, June 30, 2021
   
4,202
   
$
1.34
 

Date
 
Options
   
Options
   
Exercise
   
Grant date
   
Remaining life
 
of expiry
 
outstanding
   
exercisable
   
price
   
fair value
   
in years
 
                               
June 28, 2024
   
2,111
     
2,111
   
$
0.15
   
$
78
     
2.99
 
April 23,2025
   
250
     
250
   
$
2.25
     
344
     
3.81
 
July 6, 2025
   
183
     
183
   
$
2.25
     
252
     
4.02
 
July 31, 2025
   
17
     
17
   
$
2.25
     
23
     
4.08
 
September 8, 2025
   
67
     
67
   
$
2.25
     
92
     
4.19
 
November 4, 2025
   
667
     
667
   
$
2.25
     
918
     
4.35
 
December 16, 2025
   
500
     
500
   
$
2.25
     
689
     
4.46
 
June 3, 2023
   
8
     
-
   
$
3.87
     
1
     
4.93
 
June 3, 2026
   
233
     
-
   
$
3.87
     
56
     
4.93
 
June 10, 2026
   
167
     
-
   
$
3.68
     
38
     
4.95
 
     
4,202
     
3,794
   
$
1.34
   
$
2,491
     
3.69
 

The fair value of stock options issued during the six months ended June 30, 2021 was determined at the time of issuance using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average inputs, assumptions and results:

Risk-free annual interest rate
  0.92%
Current stock price
 
 $      3.77
Expected annualized volatility
100%
Expected life (years)
 
4.91
Expected annual dividend yield
0%
Exercise price
 
 $      3.77
 

The total expense related to the fair value of options granted which was recognized in the period ended June 30, 2021 was $95 (2020 - $344).  The options issued in 2021 vest one year following the date of grant.

The expected volatility is based on comparable companies.

F-13

Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
12. WARRANTS
During the period ended June 30, 2021, there were 632 warrants issued as a share issuance costs pursuant to the Initial Public Offering (Note 10(b)).The issue date fair value of the warrants was estimated at $1,349 using the Black Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 100% based comparable companies; risk-free interest rate of 0.91% and an expected life of 5 years.

 
Number of warrants
(thousands)
Weighted average
exercise price
Balance, January 1, 2021
   9,000
 $     2.26
Granted
     632
        4.20
Exercised
    (337)
        0.18
Balance, June 30, 2021
  9,295
 $     2.47

The following table shows all warrants outstanding as at June 30, 2021:





Date of expiry
 Warrants
outstanding
 Exercise price  Grant date fair value
 Remaining life
in years
         
March 15, 2022
                      2,000
 $          0.15
 $             18
                     0.71
July 23, 2021- July 20, 2022
                      6,663
 $          3.00
 $        4,392
                     0.49
May 10, 2026
                         233
 $          6.25
 $           831
              4.86
May 10, 2026
                         399
 $          3.00
 $           518
              4.86
 
                      9,295
 $          2.47
 $        5,760
                     0.86

See subsequent events Note 19 – Warrant extension and Warrant exercise.

13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Key management personnel compensation

In addition to their contracted fees, directors and officers also participate in the Company’s stock option program. Certain executive officers are subject to termination notices of twenty-four months to thirty-six months and change of control contingent provisions (Note 14). Key management personnel compensation is comprised of the following:

   
Three months ended June 30, 2021
   
Three months ended June 30, 2020
   
Six months ended June 30, 2021
   
Six months ended June 30, 2020
 
Directors & officers compensation
 
$
563,062
   
$
81,347
   
$
736,033
   
$
157,638
 
Share-based payments
   
1,748,347
     
-
     
1,748,347
     
-
 
   
$
2,311,409
   
$
81,347
   
$
2,484,380
   
$
157,638
 

In accordance with IAS 24, key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company directly or indirectly, and was determined to be executive officers and directors (executive and non-executive) of the Company. The remuneration of directors and key executives is determined by the board of directors of the Company having regard to the performance of individuals and market trends.
F-14

Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

As of June 30, 2021, nil of the above directors’ and officers’ compensation was included in the trade payables and accrued liabilities (December 31, 2020 – nil). These amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.

During the six months period ended June 30, 2021, the Company incurred expenses for consulting, rent and promotion services in the amount of $72 (2020 - $66) from 2227929 Ontario Inc. and expenses for consulting in the amount of $60 (2020 -60) from Forbes and Manhattan Inc.

As of June 30, 2021, $2 (December 31, 2020 - $11) was owed to 2227929 Ontario Inc. and $11 (December 31, 2020  - $11) was owed to Forbes and Manhattan and was included in trade payables and accrued liabilities, and are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.  Fred Leigh is a former director of the Company and is also a director and officer of 2227929 Ontario Inc. Stan Bharti is a former director and former Chairman of the Company and is also a director of Forbes and Manhattan Inc.

As of June 30, 2021, $198 (December 31, 2020 - $198) was owed to Medivolve Inc.and was included in trade payables and accrued liabilities, and is unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.  Deborah Battiston is the former Chief Financial Officer of the Company and is also the Chief Financial Officer of Medivolve Inc.  During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company purchased inventory of $190 from Medivolve Inc.

During the six months period ended June 30, 2021, the Company was to issue 333 shares valued at $1,667 upon the successful closing of the Company’s Initial Public Offering to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.  This amount has been recorded to share issuance cost – share based on the interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position.

See Note 4 for loans receivable and advances to related parties.

14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Management contracts
The Company is party to certain management contracts. Currently, these contracts require payments of CAD$2,532 and $1,185 (approximately $3,231) to be made upon the occurrence of a change in control to the officers of the Company. The Company is also committed to payments to certain individuals upon termination of approximately CAD$1,359 (approximately $1,098) pursuant to the terms of these contracts. As a triggering event has not taken place, these amounts have not been recorded in these consolidated financial statements.

Shared services and space commitment
The Company has an agreement to share general and administrative, promotion, corporate development, consulting services, and office space with other companies at a cost of CAD$15 per month, with a minimum commitment of CAD$45. This agreement may be terminated by either party giving at least 90 days’ prior written notice (or such shorter period as the parties may mutually agree upon) to the other party of termination. These services are provided by 2227929 Ontario Inc. (Note 13).

15. LOSS PER SHARE

The following securities were not included in the computation of diluted shares outstanding because the effect would be anti-dilutive:

June 30, 2021
 
  Stock options (Note 11)
4,202
  Warrants (Note 12)
9,295
 
13,497

16. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Environmental
The Company’s growth and development activities are subject to laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. These laws and regulations are continually changing and generally becoming more restrictive. The Company believes its operations are materially in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Company has made, and expects to make in the future, expenditures to comply with such laws and regulations.
F-15

Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
Fair value
The Company’s financial instruments measured at amortized cost as at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, consist of cash, restricted cash, trade and amounts receivable, loans receivable, trade payables and accrued liabilities, amounts payable to vendors on business combinations, long term debt and loans payable. The amounts reflected in the interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. The carrying amount of non-current liabilities approximates fair value due to discounting.

Financial instruments recorded at the reporting date at fair value are classified into one of three levels based upon the fair value hierarchy. Items are categorized based on inputs used to derive fair value based on:

Level 1 - quoted prices that are unadjusted in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 - inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset/liability either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3 - inputs for the instruments are not based on any observable market data.

The Company’s investment in Hoshi is measured as a level 3 fair value financial instrument within the fair value hierarchy as at June 30, 2021.

Level 3 Hierarchy

Within Level 3, the Company includes private company investments that are not quoted on an exchange.  The key assumptions used in the valuation of these investments include (but are not limited to) the value at which a recent financing was done by the investee, company-specific information, trends in general market conditions and the share performance of comparable publicly traded companies.

As valuations of investments for which market quotations are not readily available are inherently uncertain, may fluctuate within short periods of time and are based on estimates, determination of fair value may differ materially from the values that would have resulted if a ready market existed for the investments.  Such changes may have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition or operating results.

The fair value of the Hoshi investment was categorized as a recent transaction as the valuation technique and marketability of shares was the significant unobservable input used with Level 3 as at June 30, 2021.

Fair value estimates are made at the relevant transaction date, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties in significant matters of judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect these estimates.

Risk management overview
The Company has exposure to credit, liquidity and market risks from its use of financial instruments. This note provides information about the Company’s exposure to each of these risks, the Company’s objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk. Further quantitative disclosures are included throughout these condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations and arises principally from the Company’s trade and other receivables, loans receivable and cash held with banks and other financial intermediaries.

The carrying amount of the cash, restricted cash, trade and amounts receivables and loan receivable represents the maximum credit exposure which amounted to $22,052 as at June 30, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $16,747).

The Company has assessed that there has been no significant increase in credit risk of the loans receivable from initial recognition based on the financial position of the borrowers, and the regulatory and economic environment of the borrowers. As a result, the loss allowance recognized during the period was limited to 12 months expected credit losses. Based on historical information, and adjusted for forward-looking expectations, the Company has assessed an insignificant loss allowance on the loans’ receivable and advances as at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
F-16

Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
The Company provides credit to certain customers in the normal course of business and has established credit evaluation and monitoring processes to mitigate credit risk. Credit risk for customers is assessed on a case-by-case basis and a provision is recorded where required. As of June 30, 2021, the Company identified certain accounts that may result in a credit loss on its accounts receivable, for which expected credit losses are recognized.

The Company held cash and restricted cash of $18,806 and $709, respectively at June 30, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $15,523 and nil), of which, $18,805 (December 31, 2020 - $15,393) is held with central banks and financial institution counterparties that are highly rated. The remaining amount of $1 (December 31, 2020 - $130) is held with a financial intermediary in Colombia. The Company has assessed no significant increase in credit risk from initial recognition based on the availability of funds, and the regulatory and economic environment of the financial intermediary. As a result, the loss allowance recognized during the period was limited to 12 months expected credit losses. Based on historical information, and adjusted for forward-looking expectations, the Company has assessed an insignificant loss allowance on this cash balance as at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

Market risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market conditions, such as commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, and interest rates, will affect the Company’s net income or the value of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable limits, while maximizing the Company’s returns.

   Foreign exchange risk
Foreign currency exchange rate risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company does not currently use foreign exchange contracts to hedge its exposure to currency rate risk as management has determined that this risk is not significant at this point in time. As such, the Company's financial position and financial results may be adversely affected by the unfavorable fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

As at June 30, 2021, the Company had the following monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies:

June 30, 2021
 
CAD
   
COP
   
 
EUR
   
 
CHF
 
Cash
 
$
1,206
     
3,061,465
   
$
114
   
$
-
 
Restricted cash
   
-
     
2,627,146
     
-
     
-
 
Trade and other amounts receivable
   
570
     
3,164,525
     
-
     
-
 
Loans receivable
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
250
 
Prepaid expenses
   
-
     
2,818,958
     
-
     
-
 
Inventory
   
-
     
3,558,624
     
-
     
-
 
Trade payables and accrued liabilities
   
(201
)
   
(9,213,840
)
   
-
     
-
 
Lease liability
   
-
     
(909,638
)
   
-
     
-
 
Long term debt
   
-
     
(369,888
)
   
-
     
-
 
   
$
1,575
     
4,737,351
     
114
     
250
 


F-17

Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
As of December 31, 2020, the Company had the following monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies:

December 31, 2020
 
CAD
   
COP
   
 
EUR
 
Cash
 
$
1,839
     
889,204
   
$
118
 
Amounts receivable
   
594
     
1,478,432
     
-
 
Prepaid expenses
   
-
     
1,171,419
     
-
 
Trade payables
   
(581
)
   
(4,032,077
)
   
-
 
Accrued liabilities
   
(120
)
   
-
     
-
 
Lease liability
   
-
     
(1,126,542
)
   
-
 
Long term debt
   
-
     
(1,098,081
)
   
-
 
   
$
1,732
     
(2,717,645
)
   
118
 

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in Canadian dollars, Colombian pesos, Euros and Swiss Francs are subject to foreign currency risk. As at June 30, 2021, had the United States dollar weakened/strengthened by 5% against the Canadian dollar with all other variables held constant, there would have been a change of approximately $64 (December 31, 2020 - $68) in the Company’s net loss. As at June 30, 2021, had the United States dollar weakened/strengthened by 5% against the Colombian peso with all other variables held constant, there would have been a change of approximately $64 (December 31, 2020 - $40) in the Company’s other comprehensive income. As at June 30, 2021, had the United States dollar weakened/strengthened by 5% against the Euro with all other variables held constant, there would have been a change of approximately $6 (December 31, 2020 – $7) in the Company’s other comprehensive income.  As at June 30, 2021, had the United States dollar weakened/strengthened by 5% against the Swiss Franc with all other variables held constant, there would have been a change of approximately $13 (December 31, 2020 – nil) in the Company’s other comprehensive income.

It is management’s opinion that the Company is not subject to significant commodity or interest rate risk.

Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with the financial liabilities. The Company’s financial liabilities consist of trade payables and accrued liabilities of $5,728, amounts payable to vendors on business combination of nil, long term debt of $100 and lease liability of $246 as of June 30, 2021. The Company had cash of $18,806 and restricted cash of $709 as at June 30, 2021. The Company’s policy is to review liquidity resources and ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet financial obligations as they become due. Further, the Company's management is responsible for ensuring funds exist and are readily accessible to support business opportunities as they arise.

Trade payables and accrued liabilities consist of invoices payable to trade suppliers for administration and professional expenditures. The Company processes invoices within a normal payment period. Trade payables have contractual maturities of less than 90 days.

Novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”)
The Company’s operations could be significantly adversely affected by the effects of a widespread global outbreak of a contagious disease, including the recent outbreak of respiratory illness caused by COVID-19. The Company cannot accurately predict the impact COVID-19 will have on its operations and the ability of others to meet their obligations with the Company, including uncertainties relating to the ultimate geographic spread of the virus, the severity of the disease, the duration of the outbreak, and the length of travel and quarantine restrictions imposed by governments of affected countries. In addition, a significant outbreak of contagious diseases in the human population could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of many countries, resulting in an economic downturn that could further affect the Company’s operations and ability to finance its operations.

17. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

The Company considers the aggregate of its common shares, options, warrants and deficit as capital. The Company’s objective, when managing capital, is to ensure sufficient resources are available to meet day to day operating requirements and to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders.
F-18

Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

At June 30, 2021, the Company has minimal cash-generating operations; therefore, the main source of cash flow is generated from financing activities. The Company’s officers and senior management are in the process of searching for additional business opportunities. Potential business activities are appropriately evaluated by senior management and a formal review and approval process has been established at the Board of Directors’ level. The Company may enter into new financing arrangements to meet its objectives for managing capital, until such time as a viable business activity is operational and the Company can thereby internally generate sufficient capital to cover its operational requirements.

The Company’s officers and senior management take full responsibility for managing the Company’s capital and do so through quarterly meetings and regular review of financial information. The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing this process.

The Company is not subject to any external capital requirements. During the six months ended June 30, 2021 there were no changes in the Company’s approach to capital management.

18.             SEGMENTED INFORMATION

The Company is engaged in the growth, cultivation, and development of medicinal cannabis and medicinal cannabis derivative products through its Colombian subsidiary. The Company is also engaged in the beauty products, hemp industries, beverage and food and pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals through its other Colombian and American subsidiaries. Management has defined the operating segments of the Company based on operational areas, identifying operations in cannabis growth and derivative production, beauty products, hemp industries, beverage and food and pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals separate reporting segments. The Corporate segment reflects balances and expenses related to all Company operations outside of Colombia and the United States which collectively represent the corporate operations of the Company and operating segments below quantitative thresholds for individual reporting (beverage and food, and pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals). The following tables show information regarding the Company’s segments for the six months period ended June 30, 2021.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021
 
Cannabis growth and derivative production
   
Beauty products
   
Hemp industries
   
Beverage and food
   
Pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
   
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
   
                                                         
Revenue
   
-
     
213
     
73
     
310
     
1,522
     
-
     
2,118
 
                                                         
Cost of Sales
   
-
     
97
     
16
     
223
     
770
     
-
     
1,106
 
Gross profit
   
-
     
116
     
57
     
87
     
752
     
-
     
1,012
 
                                                         
Expenses
                                                       
Consulting and management fees (Note 13)
   
129
     
467
     
41
     
57
     
248
     
980
     
1,922
 
Professional fees
   
54
     
20
     
1
     
1
     
99
     
590
     
765
 
General and administrative
   
88
     
317
     
139
     
92
     
267
     
1,430
     
2,333
 
Travel expenses
   
6
     
18
     
-
     
1
     
-
     
119
     
144
 
Share based compensation (Note 11)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
95
     
95
 
Depreciation and amortization (Notes 6 and 8)
   
66
     
19
     
-
     
-
     
34
     
-
     
119
 
Research and development
   
85
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
85
 
Foreign exchange loss
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(38
)
   
(40
)
   
(78
)
Total expenses
   
428
     
841
     
181
     
151
     
610
     
3,174
     
5,385
 
                                                         
Loss before the undernoted items
   
(428
)
   
(725
)
   
(124
)
   
(64
)
   
142
     
(3,174
)
   
(4,373
)
Interest expense
   
-
     
6
     
2
     
-
     
56
     
-
     
64
 
Bad debt expense
   
-
     
-
     
-
             
100
     
-
     
100
 
Other income
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(64
)
   
(3
)
   
(67
)
Net loss for the period
 
$
(428
)
 
$
(731
)
 
$
(126
)
 
$
(64
)
 
$
50
   
$
(3,171
)
 
$
(4,470
)


F-19

Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

Geographical Segments
                       
   
Colombia
   
United States
   
Canada
   
Total
 
   
$
     
$
     
$
     
$
   
Non-current assets at June 30, 2021
   
3,718
     
-
     
2,430
     
6,148
 
Liabilities at June 30, 2021
   
3,135
     
-
     
3,078
     
6,213
 
                                 
Non-current assets at December 31, 2020
   
1,818
     
-
     
-
     
1,818
 
Liabilities at December 31, 2020
   
1,922
     
12
     
1,268
     
3,202
 
                                 
Period ended June 30, 2021
                               
  Net revenue
   
2,069
     
49
     
-
     
2,118
 
  Gross profit
   
1,009
     
3
     
-
     
1,012
 

19.             SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

VESSEL BRAND INC. ACQUISITION
On August 17, 2021, Flora signed a Letter of Intent (the “LOI”) to acquire 100% of Vessel Brand Inc. (“Vessel”) for consideration of an aggregate amount of $30 million to be satisfied by a combination of a cash payment and/or the issuance of Flora common shares. The completion of the transaction to acquire Vessel is subject to customary closing conditions, including due diligence to the satisfaction of both parties and the entering into of definitive agreements.

WARRANT EXERCISE
Subsequent to June 30, 2021, 2,807 warrants were exercised at $3 for gross proceeds of $8,417.

WARRANT EXTENSION
Subsequent to June 30, 2021, the Company extended the expiry date of the warrants granted under the Regulation A Offering by three months.

HOSHI EQUITY INVESTMENT CLOSED
Subsequent to June 30, 2021, the Company closed its 2 million Euro investment in Hoshi. The company will receive 2,000,000 share purchase warrants from Hoshi to acquire 2,000,000 common shares of Hoshi in exchange for 225,000 common shares of the Company. This exchange will strengthen the long-term strategic alignment between Hoshi management and the Company as well as increasing the Company’s investment in Hoshi.


F-20





Flora Growth Corp.




CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on
March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019


(Expressed in United States Dollars)








F-21



To the Shareholders and Directors of
Flora Growth Corp.


Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of Flora Growth Corp. (the “Company”), as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the related consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders’ equity (deficiency), and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation (March 13, 2019) to December 31, 2019, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”).  In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation (March 13, 2019) to December 31, 2019 in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.  The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatements of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2020.

/s/ DAVIDSON & COMPANY LLP
Chartered Professional Accountants



Vancouver, Canada        


April 20, 2021




F-22

 
Flora Growth Corp.
           
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
           
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts which are in thousands of shares)
       
             
As at December 31,
 
2020
   
2019
 
             
ASSETS
           
Current
           
Cash
 
$
15,523
   
$
140
 
Trade and amounts receivable (Note 5)
   
922
     
20
 
Loans receivable and advances (Note 6)
   
302
     
91
 
Prepaid expenses
   
347
     
210
 
Inventory (Note 7)
   
540
     
-
 
Total current assets
   
17,634
     
461
 
Non-current
               
Property, plant and equipment (Note 8)
   
411
     
144
 
Right of use assets (Note 8)
   
318
     
291
 
Intangible asset (Note 10)
   
658
     
277
 
Goodwill (Note 10)
   
431
     
-
 
Total assets
 
$
19,452
   
$
1,173
 
                 
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Current
               
Trade payables and accrued liabilities (Note 17)
 
$
1,809
   
$
1,149
 
Amounts payable to vendors on business combinaitons (Note 9)
   
605
     
-
 
Loans payable (Note 11)
   
-
     
1,030
 
Current portion of long term debt (Note 13)
   
251
     
-
 
Current portion of lease liability (Note 12)
   
78
     
53
 
Total current liabilities
   
2,743
     
2,232
 
Non-current
               
        Non-current debt (Note 13)
   
69
     
-
 
Non-current lease liability (Note 12)
   
251
     
246
 
Deferred tax (Note 20)
   
139
     
-
 
Total liabilities
   
3,202
     
2,478
 
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
               
Share capital (Note 14(b))
   
27,254
     
1,400
 
Options (Note 15)
   
2,396
     
86
 
Warrants (Note 16)
   
3,961
     
21
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
39
     
23
 
Deficit
   
(17,287
)
   
(2,824
)
Non-controlling interest
   
(113
)
   
(11
)
Total Shareholders' equity (deficiency)
   
16,250
     
(1,305
)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity (deficiency)
 
$
19,452
   
$
1,173
 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Subsequent events (Note 24)

APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Signed  “Damian Lopez”, DIRECTOR

Signed  “Bernard Wilson”, DIRECTOR

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-23

Flora Growth Corp.
           
Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
           
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts which are in thousands of shares)
 
             
   
For the year ended
December 31, 2020
   
For the period from incorporation (March 13, 2019)
to December 31, 2019
 
 
             
Revenue (Note 23)
 
$
106
   
$
-
 
                 
Cost of sales
   
35
     
-
 
Gross Profit
 
$
71
   
$
-
 
                 
Expenses
               
Consulting and management fees (Note 14(b) and 17)
 
$
4,752
   
$
2,001
 
Professional fees
   
794
     
183
 
General and administrative
   
1,400
     
175
 
Travel expenses
   
428
     
306
 
Share based compensation (Note 15)
   
4,901
     
107
 
Depreciation and amortization (Notes 8 and 10)
   
113
     
26
 
Research and development
   
78
     
21
 
Foreign exchange loss
   
20
     
6
 
Total expenses
   
12,486
     
2,825
 
                 
Loss before the undernoted items
   
(12,415
)
   
(2,825
)
Goodwill impairment (Note 10)
   
1,816
     
-
 
Interest expense
   
30
     
19
 
Transaction costs (Note 9)
   
132
     
-
 
Other income
   
(59
)
   
-
 
Net loss for the period
 
$
(14,334
)
 
$
(2,844
)
                 
Other comprehensive loss
               
Exchange differences on foreign operations
   
(16
)
   
(23
)
Total comprehensive loss for the period
 
$
(14,350
)
 
$
(2,821
)
                 
Net loss attributable to:
               
Flora Growth Corp.
 
$
(14,170
)
 
$
(2,824
)
Non-controlling interests
 
$
(164
)
 
$
(20
)
                 
Comprehensive loss attributable to:
               
Flora Growth Corp.
 
$
(14,186
)
 
$
(2,801
)
Non-controlling interests
 
$
(164
)
 
$
(20
)
                 
Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to Flora Growth Corp.
 
$
(0.16
)
 
$
(0.06
)
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding (thousands)- basic and diluted (Note 19)
   
89,704
     
44,676
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-24

Flora Growth Corp.
               
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)
           
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts which are in thousands of shares)
   
                 
                 
 
 Common Shares
(thousands)
 Options
 Warrants
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 Accumulated Deficit
 Non-Controlling interest (Deficiency)
 Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)
 
 #
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
 $
 Balance, March 13, 2019
                       -
                      -
                       -
                         -
                                -
                             -
                      -
                           -
 Incorporation share
                       -
                      -
                       -
                         -
                                -
                             -
                      -
                           -
 Common shares issued (Note 14(b))
               70,000
                1,400
                       -
                         -
                                -
                             -
                      -
                     1,400
 Options issued (Note 15)
                       -
                      -
                      86
                         -
                                -
                             -
                      -
                          86
 Warrants issued (Note 16)
                       -
                      -
                       -
                         21
 
                             -
                      -
                          21
 Acquisition of Cosechemos (Note 9)
                       -
                      -
                       -
                         -
                                -
                             -
                        9
                            9
 Other comprehensive loss - exchange differences on foreign operations
                       -
                      -
                       -
                         -
                                23
                             -
                      -
                          23
 Loss for the period
 -
                      -
                       -
 -
                                -
                      (2,824)
                    (20)
                    (2,844)
                 
 Balance, December 31, 2019
               70,000
                1,400
                      86
                         21
                                23
                      (2,824)
                    (11)
                    (1,305)
                 
 Balance, December 31, 2019
               70,000
                1,400
                      86
                         21
                                23
                      (2,824)
                    (11)
                    (1,305)
                 
 Regulation A Offering (Note 14(b))
               40,000
              25,605
                       -
                    4,395
                                -
                             -
                      -
                   30,000
 Share issuance costs (Note 14(b))
                       -
               (2,652)
                       -
                     (455)
                                -
                             -
                      -
                    (3,107)
 Common shares issued for services (Note 14(b))
                 4,000
                2,560
                       -
                         -
                                -
                             -
                      -
                     2,560
 Common shares issued for acquisitions (Note 14(b))
                    475
                   304
                       -
                         -
                                -
                         (317)
                      62
                          49
 Options exercised
                    600
                     37
                       (7)
                         -
                                -
                             -
                      -
                          30
 Options issued (Note 15)
 -
 -
                 2,341
                         -
                                -
                             -
                      -
                     2,341
 Options expired
 -
 -
                     (24)
                         -
                                -
                             24
                      -
                           -
 Other comprehensive loss - exchange differences on foreign operations
                       -
                      -
                       -
                         -
                                16
                             -
                      -
                          16
 Loss for the year
 -
                      -
                       -
 -
 
                    (14,170)
                  (164)
                  (14,334)
 Balance, December 31, 2020
             115,075
              27,254
                 2,396
                    3,961
                                39
                    (17,287)
                  (113)
                   16,250
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-25

 
Flora Growth Corp.
           
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
           
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts which are in thousands of shares)
 
             
   
Year ended Decemer 31, 2020
   
For the period from incorportion (March 13, 2019) to December 31, 2019
 
             
CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net loss for the period
 
$
(14,334
)
 
$
(2,844
)
Items not involving cash:
               
  Share-based compensation (Notes 14(b) & 15)
   
4,901
     
107
 
  Goodwill impairment (Note 10)
   
1,816
     
-
 
  Bonus paid in shares (Note 14(b))
   
-
     
1,400
 
  Loans settled with services (Note 6)
   
71
         
  Depreciation and amortization (Notes 8 and 10)
   
113
     
26
 
  Accrued interest on loans receivable (Note 6)
   
(54
)
   
-
 
  Accrued interest on loans payable (Note 11)
   
13
     
20
 
     
(7,474
)
   
(1,291
)
                 
Net change in non‑cash working capital
               
 Trade and other receivables
   
(543
)
   
(19
)
  Inventory
   
(55
)
   
-
 
  Prepaid expenses
   
(26
)
   
(170
)
  Trade payables and accrued liabilities
   
(323
)
   
1,026
 
     
(947
)
   
837
 
Net cash flows from operating activities
   
(8,421
)
   
(454
)
                 
CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
  Regulation A Offering (Note 14(b))
   
30,000
     
-
 
  Unit issue costs (Note 14(b))
   
(3,107
)
   
-
 
  Exercise of options (Note 14(b))
   
30
     
-
 
  Repayments of lease liaility (Note 12)
   
(64
)
   
(5
)
  Loans received (Note 11)
   
6
     
1,010
 
  Interest paid (Note 11)
   
(33
)
   
-
 
  Loan repayments (Note 11)
   
(1,016
)
   
-
 
Net cash flows from financing activities
   
25,816
     
1,005
 
                 
CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
  Loans provided (Notes 6 and 9)
   
(2,200
)
   
(390
)
  Repayment of loans provided (Note 6)
   
1,000
     
-
 
  Acquisition of equipment (Note 8)
   
(234
)
   
(140
)
  Business and asset Acquisitions (Note 9)
   
(730
)
   
99
 
Net cash flow from investing activities
   
(2,164
)
   
(431
)
                 
Effect of exchange rate change
   
152
     
20
 
                 
CHANGE IN CASH DURING THE PERIOD
   
15,383
     
140
 
                 
CASH, beginning of the period
   
140
     
-
 
                 
CASH, end of the period
 
$
15,523
   
$
140
 
                 
Supplementary information
               
Interest paid
 
$
33
   
$
-
 
Income taxes paid
 
$
-
   
$
-
 
Non-cash consideration on acquisition of minority interests
 
$
304
   
$
-
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-26

Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Flora Growth Corp. (the “Company” or “Flora”) was incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada by Articles of Incorporation, on March 13, 2019. The Company is focused on developing business for the purpose of cultivating, processing and supplying all natural, medicinal-grade cannabis oil, cannabis oil extracts and related products to large channel distributors, including pharmacies, medical clinics, and cosmetic companies. The Company’s head office is located at 65 Queen Street West, Suite 900, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2M5, Canada.

On July 16, 2019, the Company signed a share purchase agreement to purchase 90% of Cosechemos YA S.A.S (“Cosechemos”). Coshemos is a business domiciled in Colombia whose business purpose is to cultivate and process cannabis into standardized, medicinal-grade oil extracts and related products.  Cosechemos is licensed by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Justice in Colombia to cultivate, produce derivatives, distribute and commercialize domestically and internationally, derived non-psychoactive cannabis (less than 1% of THC) and by the Ministry of Health to manufacture psychoactive derivatives (more than 1% of THC [tetrahydrocannabinol]) of cannabis.  As at December 31, 2020, Cosechemos has only grown cannabis for test purposes, and has made no commercial sales.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company incorporated several new operating businesses.  Flora Beauty LLC was incorporated in Colorado and a subsidiary Flora Beauty LLC Sucursal Colombia was incorporated in Colombia, operations include the manufacture and sale of make-up and beauty products.  Hemp Textiles & Co. LLC was incorporated in Florida, United States and Hemp Textiles & Co S.A.S. was incorporated in Colombia, and these operations include the manufacture and sale of hemp-based clothing and textiles.  See Note 2 for additional details on the incorporation of these companies and their subsidiaries.  These companies were incorporated with the strategic goal of integrating them into the cannabis operations of the consolidated business.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company also made three strategic acquisitions of operating companies in Colombia, with the intention of ultimately integrating these operations into the cannabis operations of the Company.  These companies’ operations are related to distribution of food and beverages, and manufacture and sale of medical and pharmaceutical products.  These acquisitions are further described in Note 9.

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, meaning that the Company will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the ordinary course of operations.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements.
Statement of compliance
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretation of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”). The policies set out below have been consistently applied to all periods presented unless otherwise noted.

These consolidated financial statements were approved and authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors of the Company on April 19, 2021.

Basis of consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions were eliminated on consolidation. Subsidiaries are entities the Company controls when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement in the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the relevant activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial results of the Company from the date of acquisition up to the date of disposition or loss of control. As at December 31, 2020, the Company had the following subsidiaries:
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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

Subsidiaries
Country of incorporation
Ownership
Functional currency
       
Cosechemos YA S.A.S.
Colombia
90%
Colombian Peso (COP)
Flora Growth Corp. Sucursal Colombia
Colombia
100%
Colombian Peso (COP)
Hemp Textiles & Co. LLC
United States
100%
United States Dollar (USD)
Hemp Textiles & Co. S.A.S.
Colombia
100%
Colombian Peso (COP)
Flora Beauty LLC
United States
87%
United States Dollar (USD)
Flora Beauty LLC Sucursal Colombia
Colombia
100%
Colombian Peso (COP)
Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S.
Colombia
90%
Colombian Peso (COP)
Kasa Wholefoods Company LLC
United States
90%
United States Dollar (USD)
Grupo Farmaceutico Cronomed S.A.S.
Colombia
100%
Colombian Peso (COP)
Labcofarm Laboratorios S.A.S.
Colombia
100%
Colombian Peso (COP)
Breeze Laboratory S.A.S.
Colombia
90%
Colombian Peso (COP)

Flora Beauty LLC was incorporated on January 14, 2020, and it’s 100% owned subsidiary Flora Beauty LLC Surcursal Colombia was incorporated on June 24, 2020.

Hemp Textiles & Co. LLC was incorporated on August 17, 2020, and it’s 100% owned subsidiary Hemp Textiles S.A.S. was incorporated on June 25, 2020.

Kasa Wholefoods Company LLC, a 100% owned subsidiary of Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S. was incorporated on April 1, 2020.

Refer to Note 9 for acquisition of minority interests completed during the year ended December 31, 2020.

Basis of measurement
The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared on an accrual basis except for cash flow information and are based on historical cost except for financial instruments measured at fair value. The consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars unless otherwise noted.

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Business combination
Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition date fair values of the assets transferred by the Company, liabilities incurred by the Company to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests issued by the Company in exchange for control of the acquiree. Acquisition related costs are generally recognized in profit or loss as incurred. At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired, and the liabilities assumed are recognized at their fair value.

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree, and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of the acquisition date amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If, after assessment, the net of the acquisition date amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed exceeds the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held interest in the acquiree (if any), the excess is recognized immediately in profit or loss as a bargain purchase gain.

Non-controlling interests that are present ownership interests and entitle their holders to a proportionate share of the entity’s net assets in the event of liquidation may be initially measured either at fair value or at the non-controlling interests’ proportionate share of the recognized amounts of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. The choice of measurement basis is made on a transaction-by-transaction basis. Other types of noncontrolling interests are measured at fair value or, when applicable, on the basis specified in another IFRS.
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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

When the consideration transferred by the Company in a business combination includes assets or liabilities resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement, the contingent consideration is measured at its acquisition date fair value and included as part of the consideration transferred in a business combination. Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration that qualify as measurement period adjustments are adjusted retrospectively, with corresponding adjustments against goodwill. Measurement period adjustments are adjustments that arise from additional information obtained during the ‘measurement period’ (which cannot exceed one year from the acquisition date) about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date.

The subsequent accounting for changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration that do not qualify as measurement period adjustments depends on how the contingent consideration is classified. Contingent consideration that is classified as equity is not remeasured at subsequent reporting dates and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. Other contingent consideration is remeasured to fair value at subsequent reporting dates with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss.

When a business combination is achieved in stages, the Company’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree is remeasured to its acquisition date fair value and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is recognized in profit or loss. Amounts arising from interests in the acquiree prior to the acquisition date that have previously been recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss where such treatment would be appropriate if that interest were disposed of.

If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the combination occurs, the Company reports provisional amounts for those items for which the accounting is incomplete. The provisional amounts are adjusted during the measurement period, or additional assets or liabilities may be recognized to reflect additional information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the amounts recognized at that date.

Foreign currency translation
The presentation currency and functional currency of the Company is the United States dollar.

Translation into functional currency
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded in the functional currency at exchange rates prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the period end exchange rates. Non-monetary items are translated at the exchange rates in effect on the date of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses arising on translation are presented in the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss.

Translation into presentation currency
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into United States dollars at year-end exchange rates. Revenue and expenses, and cash flows of foreign operations are translated into United States dollars using average exchange rates. Exchange differences resulting from translating foreign operations are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in shareholders’ equity. The cumulative exchange differences are reclassified to profit or loss upon the disposal of the foreign operation.

Share based compensation
Share based payments to employees are measured at the fair value of the instruments issued and amortized over the vesting periods. Share based payments to non-employees are measured at the fair value of goods or services received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, if it is determined the fair value of the goods or services cannot be reliably measured and are recorded at the date the goods or services are received. The Company operates an employee stock option plan. The corresponding amount is recorded to the stock option reserve. The fair value of options is determined using the Black–Scholes pricing model which incorporates all market vesting conditions. The number of shares and options expected to vest is reviewed and adjusted at the end of each reporting period such that the amount recognized for services received as consideration for the equity instruments granted shall be based on the number of equity instruments that eventually vest. On exercise of a stock option, any amount related to the initial value of the stock option, along with the proceeds from exercise are recorded to share capital. On expiry of a stock option, any amount related to the initial value of the stock option is recorded to accumulated deficit.

Provisions
General
Provisions are recognized when (a) the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, and (b) it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Where the Company expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognized as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain.
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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

The expense relating to any provision is presented in the consolidated statement of loss, net of any reimbursement. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as a finance cost in the statement of loss.

Cash
Cash in the consolidated statement of financial position includes cash on hand and deposits held with banks and other financial intermediaries that have a maturity of less than three months at the date they are acquired.

Financial assets

Initial recognition and measurement
The Company aggregates its financial assets in accordance with IFRS 9, Financial Instruments, into classes at the time of initial recognition based on the Company’s business model and the contractual terms of the cash flows. Non-derivative financial assets are classified and measured as “financial assets at fair value”, as either fair value through profit or loss “FVPL” or fair value through other comprehensive income “FVOCI”, and “financial assets at amortized cost”, as appropriate.

All financial assets are recognized initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not at FVPL, directly attributable transaction costs on the trade date at which the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets with embedded derivatives are considered in their entirety when determining their classification.

Subsequent measurement – Financial assets at amortized cost
After initial recognition, financial assets measured at amortized cost are subsequently measured at the end of each reporting period at amortized cost using the Effective Interest Rate (“EIR”) method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and any fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. In these consolidated financial statements, cash, trade and other receivables, and loans receivable are classified in this category.

Subsequent measurement – Financial assets at FVPL
Financial assets measured at FVPL include financial assets management intends to sell in the short term and any derivative financial instrument that is not designated as a hedging instrument in a hedge relationship. Financial assets measured at FVPL are carried at fair value in the consolidated statement of financial position with changes in fair value recognized in other income or expense in the statement of loss. The Company does not measure any financial assets at FVPL.

Subsequent measurement – Financial assets at FVOCI
Financial assets measured at FVOCI are non-derivative financial assets that are not held for trading and the Company has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to measure the assets at FVOCI. The Company does not measure any financial assets at FVOCI.

After initial measurement, investments measured at FVOCI are subsequently measured at fair value with unrealized gains or losses recognized in other comprehensive income or loss in the statement of comprehensive loss. When the investment is sold, the cumulative gain or loss remains in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss and is not reclassified to profit or loss.

Dividends from such investments are recognized in other income in the consolidated statement of loss when the right to receive payments is established.

Derecognition
A financial asset is derecognized when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or the Company no longer retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.

Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets classified subsequently as amortized cost are subject to impairment based on the expected credit losses “ECL’s”. The Company’s only financial assets subject to impairment are cash, trade and other receivables, and loans receivable, which are measured at amortized cost.
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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

Critical to the determination of ECL’s is the definition of default and the definition of a significant increase in credit risk. The definition of default is used in measuring the amount of ECL’s and in the determination of whether the loss allowance is based on a 12-month or lifetime ECL’s. The Company considers the following as constituting an event of default: the borrower is past due more than 90 days on any material credit obligation, or the borrower is unlikely to pay its credit obligations to the Company in full. The Company monitors all financial assets that are subject to the impairment requirements to assess whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition. If there has been a significant increase in credit risk, the Company will measure the loss allowance based on 12-month ECL’s. In assessing whether the credit risk on a financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition, the Company compares the risk of a default occurring on the financial asset at the reporting date based on the remaining maturity of the instrument with risk of a default occurring that was anticipated for the remaining maturity at the current reporting date when the financial asset was first recognized.

Financial liabilities

Initial recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost, unless they are required to be measured at FVPL as is the case for held for trading or derivative instruments, or the Company has opted to measure the financial liability at FVPL. The Company’s financial liabilities include trade payables and accrued liabilities, loans payable and long-term debt which are measured at amortized cost.  All financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value.

Subsequent measurement – Financial liabilities at amortized cost
After initial recognition, financial liabilities measured at amortized cost are subsequently measured at the end of each reporting period at amortized cost using the EIR method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and any fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR.

Subsequent measurement – Financial liabilities at FVPL
Financial liabilities measured at FVPL include any derivative financial instrument that is not designated as a hedging instrument in a hedge relationship. Financial liabilities measured at FVPL are carried at fair value in the consolidated statement of financial position with changes in fair value recognized in other income or expense in the consolidated statement of loss. In these consolidated financial statements, trade payables and accrued liabilities, lease liability and loans payable are measured at amortized cost.

Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expires with any associated gain or loss recognized in other income or expense in the consolidated statement of loss.

Inventories
Inventories are comprised of raw materials and finished goods. Finished products include beauty products, textiles products, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, and beverages and food products.  Inventories are initially valued at cost and subsequently at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Inventory cost is determined on an average cost basis and any trade discounts and rebates are deducted from the purchase price. Raw material costs include the purchase cost of the materials, freight-in and duty. Finished goods include the cost of direct materials and labor and a proportion of manufacturing overhead allocated based on normal production capacity.

To date the Company has only grown cannabis for test purposes and all plants grown have been subsequently destroyed.  As such, there are no amounts included in inventory related to cannabis products or biological assets at December 31, 2020 or 2019.

Net realizable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories in the ordinary course of business, less all estimated costs of completion and costs necessary to make the sale. The determination of net realizable value requires significant judgment, including consideration of factors such as shrinkage, the aging of and future demand for inventory and contractual arrangements with customers. Reserves for excess and obsolete inventory are based upon quantities on hand, projected volumes from demand forecasts and net realizable value. The impact of changes in inventory reserves is reflected in cost of sales. To the extent that circumstances have changed subsequently such that the net realizable value has increased, previous write-downs are reversed and recognized in net income (loss) in the year during which the reversal occurs.

Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation is provided for on a straight-line basis over the assets’ estimated useful lives, which management has determined to be as follows:
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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

Machinery and office equipment        5-10 years
Vehicle                                               10 years
Right-of-use assets     Lesser of useful life and remaining term of the lease

The Company assesses an asset’s residual value, useful life and depreciation method at each financial year end and makes adjustments if appropriate. During their construction, property, plant and equipment are not subject to depreciation. When the asset is available for use, depreciation commences.

Gains and losses on disposal of property, plant and equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of the property, plant and equipment and are recognized in the consolidated statement of loss of the related year.

Intangible assets
Intangible assets are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses, if any. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are measured at fair value at the acquisition date. Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which do not exceed the contractual period, if any. The Company’s finite-lived intangible assets are amortized as follows:

Customer relationships     5-10 years
Trademarks and brands    10 years
Licenses                            5-10 years

The estimated useful lives, residual values, and amortization methods are reviewed at each year end, and any changes in estimates are accounted for prospectively.

Intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives are not subject to amortization and are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. The Company does not have any intangible assets with indefinite useful lives as at December 31, 2020 or 2019.

Impairment of non-financial assets
The carrying amounts of the Company’s non-financial assets are reviewed for impairment as at the consolidated statement of financial position date or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. For the purpose of impairment testing, assets that cannot be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets (the cash generating unit, or “CGU”). The recoverable amount of an asset or a CGU is the higher of its fair value, less costs to sell, and its value in use. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, an impairment charge is recognized immediately in profit or loss by the amount in which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the recoverable amount. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the lesser of the revised estimate of the recoverable amount and the carrying amount that would have been recorded had no impairment loss been recognized previously.

Share capital
Proceeds from the issuance of common shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of common shares, stock options and warrants are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.  The fair value of options and warrants is determined using the Black Scholes model.  Warrants attached to units along with common shares are measured with the relative fair value method.

Income taxes
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax are recognized in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to a business combination, or items recognized directly in equity or in other comprehensive loss.

Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year, using tax rates enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.

Deferred tax is recognized in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognized for the following temporary differences: the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities to the extent that it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
 

In addition, deferred tax is not recognized for taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realized simultaneously.

A deferred tax asset is recognized for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary differences, to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.

Revenue Recognition
The Company generates revenues from the sale of consumer products, including food and beverage products, pharmaceuticals, make-up and beauty products, and hemp and textile products.
Revenue is recognized at the transaction price, which is the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods to a customer. Gross revenue excludes duties and taxes collected on behalf of third parties. Net revenue from sale of goods, as presented in the statement of operations and comprehensive income, represents revenue from the sale of goods less expected price discounts, returns on sales of defective products and customer rebates.
The Company's contracts with customers for the sales of products, and in some cases, including delivery of the products, consist of one performance obligation. The Company has concluded that revenue from the sale of these products should be recognized at the point in time when control is transferred to the customer, which is on shipment or delivery, depending on the contract. The Company's payment terms range from 0 to 30 days from the transfer of control.
Revenue from services are recognized at the transaction price, which is the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for rendering promised services to a customer. The Company has concluded that revenue from the services provided should be recognized as services are rendered. The Company's payment terms range from 0 to 30 days from the invoice date.

Leases
At the inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the commencement date of the lease. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset, less any lease incentives received. The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term. In addition, the right-of-use assets are adjusted for impairment losses, if any. The estimated useful lives and recoverable amounts of right-of-use assets are determined on the same basis as those of property, plant and equipment. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company's incremental borrowing rate. The lease liability is subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases (lease term of 12 months or less) and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value. The Company recognizes the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Loss per share
Basic loss per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. Diluted loss per share reflects the potential dilution of common share equivalents, such as outstanding options and warrants, in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, if dilutive. The diluted loss per share calculation excludes any potential conversion of options and warrants that would be anti-dilutive.

Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interests (“NCI”) are recognized either at fair value or at the NCI’s proportionate share of the net assets, determined on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis at the date of acquisition. Subsequently, the NCI’s share of net loss and comprehensive loss is attributed to the NCI.

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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

Presentation of comparative financial statements
The presentation of right-of-use assets was changed in the year ended December 31, 2020, to be presented separately from property, plant and equipment on the statement of financial position.  The same change was made as at December 31, 2019 in these consolidated financial statements for consistent presentation, with no impact on net assets or profit and loss.

Adoption of amendments to accounting standards
IFRS 3 – Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”) was amended in October 2018 to clarify the definition of a business.  This amended definition states that a business must include inputs and a process and clarified that the process must be substantive and the inputs and process must together significantly contribute to operating outputs.  In addition it narrows the definitions of a business by focusing the definition of outputs on goods and services provided to customers and other income from ordinary activities, rather than on providing dividends or other economic benefits directly to investors or lowering costs and added a test that makes it easier to conclude that a company has acquired a group of assets, rather than a business, if the value of the assets acquired is substantially all concentrated in a single asset or group of similar assets.  The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020.  For acquisitions that do not meet the definition of a business under IFRS 3, the Company follows International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 37 and IAS 38 guidelines for asset acquisition, where the consideration paid is allocated to assets acquired based on fair values on the acquisition date and transactions costs are capitalized and allocated to the assets acquired. The Company has adopted these amendments during the current period and these amendments have not resulted in a material impact on these consolidated financial statements.

Accounting pronouncements not yet adopted
The Company is not aware of any upcoming accounting pronouncements which are expected to have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

4. CRITICAL JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTIES
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and related notes to the consolidated financial statements. Although these estimates are based on management’s best estimates of the amount, event or actions, actual results could differ from those estimates and these estimates could be material.

The areas which require management to make significant judgments, estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to:

Determination of functional currency
The Company determines the functional currency through an analysis of several indicators such as financing activities, cash flows from operating activities and frequency of transactions within the reporting entity.

Expected credit losses on financial assets
Determining an allowance for expected credit losses for all debt financial assets not held at fair value through profit or loss requires management to make assumptions about the historical patterns for the probability of default, the timing of collection and the amount of incurred credit losses, which are adjusted based on management’s judgment about whether economic conditions and credit terms are such that actual losses may be higher or lower than what the historical patterns suggest.

Income taxes and recoverability of potential deferred tax assets 
In assessing the probability of realizing income tax assets recognized, management makes estimates related to expectations of future taxable income, applicable tax planning opportunities, expected timing of reversals of existing temporary differences and the likelihood that tax positions taken will be sustained upon examination by applicable tax authorities. In making its assessments, management gives additional weight to positive and negative evidence that can be objectively verified. Estimates of future taxable income are based on forecasted cash flows from operations and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction. The Company considers relevant tax planning opportunities that are within the Company’s control, are feasible and within management’s ability to implement. Examination by applicable tax authorities is supported based on individual facts and circumstances of the relevant tax position examined in light of all available evidence. Where applicable tax laws and regulations are either unclear or subject to ongoing varying interpretations, it is reasonably possible that changes in these estimates can occur that materially affect the amounts of income tax assets recognized. Also, future changes in tax laws could limit the Company from realizing the tax benefits from the deferred tax assets. The Company reassesses unrecognized income tax assets at each reporting period.

Share based payment transactions
The Company measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees and applicable non-employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are vested. Estimating fair value for share based payment transactions requires determining the most appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires determining the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the expected life of the stock price, stock option, risk-free interest rates, volatility and dividend yield.
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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

Contingencies and provisions
Contingencies can be either possible assets or possible liabilities arising from past events which, by their nature, will only be resolved when one or more future events not wholly within our control occur or fail to occur. The assessment of such contingencies inherently involves the exercise of significant judgment and estimates of the outcome of future events. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against us, un-asserted claims that may result in such proceedings or regulatory or government actions that may negatively impact our business or operations, the Company and its legal counsel evaluate the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or un-asserted claims or actions as well as the perceived merits of the nature and amount of relief sought or expected to be sought, when determining the amount, if any, to recognize as a provision or assessing the impact on the carrying value of assets. Contingent assets are not recognized in the consolidated financial statements.

Inventory
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Determining net realizable value requires the Company to make assumptions about estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, the estimated costs of completion and the estimated variable costs to sell.

Business combinations
In a business combination, the Company may acquire assets and assume certain liabilities of an acquired entity. Judgement is used in determining whether an acquisition is a business combination or an asset acquisition. Estimates are made as to the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed on the acquisition date, as well as the fair value of consideration paid and contingent consideration payable. In certain circumstances, such as the valuation of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill acquired, the Company may rely on independent third-party valuators. The determination of these fair values involves a variety of assumptions, include revenue growth rates, expected operating income, discount rates, and earnings multiples.

Estimated useful lives and depreciation of property, plant and equipment, right-of-use asset and intangible assets with finite lives
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment, right-of-use asset and intangible assets with finite lives are dependent upon estimates of useful lives and when the asset is available for use, which are determined through the exercise of judgment and are dependent upon estimates that take into account factors such as economic and market conditions, frequency of use, anticipated changes in laws and technological improvements.

Impairment of property, plant and equipment, right-of-use asset and intangible assets other than goodwill
The assessment of any impairment on property, plant and equipment, right-of-use asset and intangible assets other than goodwill is dependent upon estimates of recoverable amounts. As the recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use, management must consider factors such as economic and market conditions, estimated future cash flows, discount rates and asset specific risks.

Impairment of goodwill
The impairment test for cash generating units ("CGUs") to which goodwill is allocated is based on the value in use of the CGU, determined in accordance with the expected cash flow approach. The calculation is based on assumptions including, but not limited to, the cash flow growth rate and the discount rate.

Determination of CGUs
Management is required to use judgement in determining which assets or group of assets make up appropriate CGUs for the level at which goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested for impairment. A CGU is defined as the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets.

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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

5. TRADE AND AMOUNTS RECEIVABLE
The trade and other receivables balance as at December 31, 2020 and 2019 consists of trade accounts receivable, amounts recoverable from the Government of Canada for Harmonized Sales Taxes (“HST”) and amounts receivables.

   
December 31, 2020
   
December 31, 2019
 
             
Trade accounts receivable
 
$
254
   
$
-
 
HST receivable
   
459
     
19
 
Amounts receivables
   
209
     
1
 
Total
 
$
922
   
$
20
 

Trade accounts receivable is presented net of allowance of $116.
6. LOANS RECEIVABLE AND ADVANCES
Loans Receivable and advances- 2020
As at December 31, 2020, the Company had provided a loan of $224 to Sanaty IPS S.A.S. (“Sanaty”).  The purpose of making this loan was to provide working capital to Sanaty as a potential acquisition target.  The loan is unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.  Imputed interest of $6 was not considered significant.  Sanaty is 28% owned indirectly by Medivolve Inc.  Deborah Battiston is the Chief Financial Officer of the Company and is also the Chief Financial Officer of Medivolve Inc.

As at December 31, 2020, the Company had provided an advance of $78 to Laboratorios Quiprofarma S.A.S. (“Quiprofarma”).  The purpose of making this advance was for a prepayment of the purchase price on the asset acquisition that was closed subsequent to December 31, 2020.  See Note 24.

Loans Receivable and advances- 2019
As at December 31, 2019, the Company had granted a loan to Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S (“Kasa”).  The purpose of making this loan was to provide working capital to Kasa as a potential acquisition target, and on December 29, 2020 the Company signed a share purchase agreement with Kasa.  See Note 9.  The loan accrued interest with an annual interest rate of 5%, was unsecured, and was payable on demand.  As at December 31, 2019, the Company had a loan receivable of $91.087 of which $91 was principal and $0.087 was interest.
The Company had granted a loan of $1,000 to Newdene Gold Inc. (“Newdene”).  The loan accrued interest with an annual interest rate of 6% and was payable six months following the closing date of February 12, 2020.  The loan was secured by a securities pledge agreement in favor of the Company creating a security interest of 2,000 common shares in the capital of Flora.  On November 23, 2020, the Newdene loan of $1,000 plus interest of $47 was repaid in full.
The Company had granted a loan of CAD$100 ($71) to Consultancies and Consultancies of Latam by GM LLC (“Consultancies”).  The loan accrued interest with an annual interest rate of 5% and was payable sixty days following the closing date of April 17, 2020.  The loan to Consultancies and Consultancies of Latam by GM LLC (“Consultancies”) of CAD$100 ($71) plus interest of $2 has been repaid in full via services provided.


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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

7. INVENTORY

Inventory, as at December 31, 2020 and 2019, is comprised of the following:

   
2020
   
2019
 
   

 $    

$
 
Raw materials and supplies - Pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
   
174
         
Raw materials and supplies - Textile produts
   
8
     
-
 
Total raw materials and supplies
   
182
     
-
 
                 
Finished goods - Beauty products
   
18
         
Finished goods - Textiles products
   
37
         
Finished goods - Pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
   
274
         
Finished goods - Beverages and food products
   
29
         
Total finished goods
   
358
         
                 
Total
   
540
     
-
 
 
As at December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company does not have any biological assets.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, $35 of inventory was expensed to cost of sales (2019 - $Nil).
8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
 Cost
 
Construction in progress
$
   
Machinery and Office equipment
$
   
Vehicle
$
   
 
Land
$
   
 
Subtotal
$
   
Right of use assets
$
 
 Total
$
 
 As at March 13, 2019
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Additions
   
99
     
1
     
40
     
-
     
140
     
-
     
140
 
Asset acquisition (Note 9)
   
-
     
1
     
-
     
-
     
1
     
288
     
289
 
Foreign exchange translation
   
4
     
-
     
1
     
-
     
5
     
18
     
23
 
 Cost as at December 31, 2019
   
103
     
2
     
41
     
-
     
146
     
306
     
452
 
Additions
   
35
     
77
     
-
     
122
     
234
     
-
     
234
 
Business combinations (Note 9)
   
-
     
41
     
-
     
-
     
41
     
85
     
126
 
Foreign exchange translation
   
(2
)
   
10
     
(2
)
   
9
     
15
     
(12
)
   
3
 
 Cost as at December 31, 2020
   
136
     
130
     
39
     
131
     
436
     
379
     
815
 
 
                                                       
 Accumulated depreciation
                                                       
 As at March 13, 2019
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Depreciation
   
-
     
(2
)
   
-
     
-
     
(2
)
   
(13
)
   
(15
)
Foreign exchange translation
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(2
)
   
(2
)
 Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, 2019
   
-
     
(2
)
   
-
     
-
     
(2
)
   
(15
)
   
(17
)
Depreciation
   
-
     
(14
)
   
(4
)
   
-
     
(18
)
   
(42
)
   
(60
)
Foreign exchange translation
   
-
     
(5
)
   
-
     
-
     
(5
)
   
(4
)
   
(9
)
 Accumulated depreciation as at December 31, 2020
   
-
     
(21
)
   
(4
)
   
-
     
(25
)
   
(61
)
   
(86
)
                                                         
  Net book value
                                                       
 As at December 31, 2019
   
103
     
-
     
41
     
-
     
144
     
291
     
435
 
       As at December 31, 2020
   
136
     
109
     
35
     
131
     
411
     
318
     
729
 
                                                         

F-37

Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

The Company is constructing greenhouses in Colombia, the expenditures for which are recorded as construction in progress which is not currently being depreciated.  Depreciation will commence when construction is complete, and the facility is available for its intended use. All of the Company’s property, plant and equipment is domiciled in Colombia.
9. ASSET ACQUISITION AND BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
Acquisition of Cosechemos YA S.A.S (the “Acquisition”)
On July 16, 2019, the Company signed a share purchase agreement with the certain third party individuals, the “Vendors”, to purchase 90% of Cosechemos. As consideration for the Cosechemos shares, Flora agreed to (i) pay $80 to the Vendors, and (ii) grant the Vendors a 10% non-dilutive, free carried interest in Cosechemos, the (“Free Carry”). Pursuant to the agreement, Flora is required to pay the Vendors, as a one-time payment, $750 within 60 days of Cosechemos earning a net income of $10,000. On October 15, 2019, $80 was paid to the Vendors for the purchase of 90% of Cosechemos. Cosechemos was acquired to gain access to certain cannabis licenses held by Cosechemos in Colombia.  Cosechemos is focused on cultivating, processing and supplying all natural, medicinal-grade cannabis oil extracts and related products to large channel distributors, including pharmacies, medical clinics and cosmetic companies.  Cosechemos’ operations are in Giron, Santander, Colombia where it has leased a 361 hectare property.

The Free Carry will terminate upon Flora investing an aggregate of $25,000 in Cosechemos.

This acquisition did not meet the definition of a business combination under IFRS 3 and was therefore recorded as an asset acquisition. The asset acquisition was recorded at 100% of the fair value of the net assets acquired with 10% attributable to the non-controlling interest.

The allocation of the consideration to the fair value of 100% of the net assets acquired at the date of acquisition is as follows:

   

$
 
Current assets
   
221
 
Property and equipment
   
1
 
Right of use asset
   
288
 
Intangible asset
   
272
 
Trade and other payables
   
(104
)
Loans payable to Flora Growth Corp.
   
(299
)
Lease liability
   
(290
)
Non-controlling interest
   
(9
)
Total consideration paid
   
80
 

Acquisition of Grupo Farmaceutico Cronomed S.A.S. (“Cronomed”)
On December 18, 2020, the Company acquired 100% of Cronomed, pursuant to a share purchase agreement (the “Cronomed Purchase Agreement”) with certain third party individuals, the “Cronomed Vendors”.  As consideration the Company was to pay COP$3,468,631 (approximately $992) in cash.  As at December 31, 2020, $163 remained payable to the Cronomed Vendors and was included in Trade payables and accrued liabilities on the consolidated statement of financial position. In addition, Flora previously paid fees related to the acquisition of $131.

Cronomed is focused on the commercialization and distribution of pharmaceutical and over-the-counter products, including dietary supplements, phytotherapeutic and nutraceutical products, supplements and related products to large channel distributors, including pharmacies, medical clinics, and cosmetic companies. Cronomed’s 100% owned subsidiary, Labcofarm Laboratorios S.A.S. (“Labcofarm”) was incorporated on November 20, 2012 under the laws of Colombia. Labcofarm’s operations include importing raw materials and other products needed for the production of its products.

This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination under IFRS 3, with the Company as the acquirer, and Cronomed as the acquiree. The business combination was recorded at 100% of the fair value of the net assets acquired. The purpose of the acquisition was to create future synergies in the Company’s cannabis business.

F-38

Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

The allocation of the consideration to the fair value of 100% of the net assets acquired at the date of acquisition is as follows:

   

$
 
Current assets
   
563
 
Property and equipment
   
9
 
Right of use asset
   
85
 
Intangible asset
   
311
 
Goodwill
   
728
 
Trade and other payables
   
(300
)
Long term debt
   
(186
)
Amounts payable to Flora Growth Corp. consolidated group
   
(30
)
Lease liability
   
(92
)
Deferred income tax
   
(96
)
Total consideration paid
   
992
 
Goodwill represents expected synergies, future income and growth potential, and other intangibles that do not qualify for separate recognition.  None of the goodwill arising on this acquisition is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, prior to being acquired, Cronomed generated COP3,839,212 ($1,118) in revenues, incurred COP20,335 ($6) in net income.  If the acquisition had been completed on January 1, 2020, the Company estimates it would have had revenues of $1,224 and incurred a comprehensive loss of $14,344.
Acquisition of Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S. (“Kasa”)
On December 29, 2020, the Company acquired 90% of Kasa Wholefoods Company SAS Colombia (“Kasa”), pursuant to a share purchase agreement (the “Kasa Purchase Agreement”) with the “Kasa Vendors”.  As consideration the Company was to pay $148.3 in cash and discharged certain liabilities of the Kasa Vendors in the amount of $87.3, for aggregate consideration of $236.  As at December 31, 2020, $236 remained payable to the Kasa Vendors and was included in Trade payables and accrued liabilities on the consolidated statement of financial position.

Kasa is a company headquartered in Colombia with a focus on designing, producing and supplying natural, no additive-added, no sugar-added juices, chocolate and chocolate related products to large channel distributors, including wholesale distributors, pharmacies, supermarkets and online distributors. Kasa’s business operations are primarily in Colombia. Kasa’s 100% owned subsidiary, Kasa Wholefoods Company LLC, was incorporated on April 1, 2020 under the laws of Florida, United States. Kasa was acquired to gain access to research and development efforts on a water-soluble cannabinoid solution to infuse cannabinoids into its products.

This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination under IFRS 3, with the Company as the acquirer, and Kasa as the acquiree. The business combination was recorded at 100% of the fair value of the net assets acquired with 10% attributable to the non-controlling interest.

The allocation of the consideration to the fair value of 100% of the net assets acquired at the date of acquisition is as follows:

   

$
 
Current assets
   
331
 
Property and equipment
   
9
 
Intangible asset
   
48
 
Goodwill
   
834
 
Trade and other payables
   
(246
)
Long term debt
   
(107
)
Amounts payable to Flora Growth Corp. consolidated group
   
(591
)
Deferred income tax
   
(15
)
Non-controlling interest
   
(27
)
Total consideration paid
   
236
 
Goodwill represents expected synergies, future income and growth potential, and other intangibles that do not qualify for separate recognition.  None of the goodwill arising on this acquisition is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, prior to being acquired, Kasa generated COP562,696 ($161) in revenues, incurred COP1,344,916 ($384) in net loss.  If the acquisition had been completed on January 1, 2020, the Company estimates it would have had revenues of $267 and incurred a comprehensive loss of $14,734.
F-39

Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

Acquisition of Breeze Laboratory S.A.S. (“Breeze”)

On December 29, 2020, the Company acquired 90% of Breeze, pursuant to a share purchase agreement (the “Breeze Purchase Agreement”) with certain third party individuals, the “Breeze Vendors”.   As consideration, the Company was to pay $147.3 in cash and discharged certain liabilities of the Breeze Vendors in the amount of $58.9 for aggregate consideration of $206. As at December 31, 2020, $206 remained payable to the Breeze Vendors and was included in Trade payables and accrued liabilities on the consolidated statement of financial position

Pursuant to the Breeze Purchase Agreement, in the event that the Company elects to merge Breeze and Cronomed, we are required to issue that number of shares of the combined entity to the Breeze Vendors such that collectively the Breeze Vendors would own a 5% equity interest in the combined entity.  In the event that the Company elect not to merge Breeze and Cronomed and instead sell such shares to an arm’s length third party, at the Breeze Vendors’ sole option, the Company has agreed to (a) pay to the Breeze Vendors COP$700,000 (approximately USD$200); (b) pay to the Breeze Vendors 5% of the proceeds from the sale of such shares to the third party; or (c) transfer 10% of such shares to the Breeze Vendors with 8 business days’ notice of any such decision. These provisions were assessed as being contingent consideration, with $Nil value as the Company does not intend to merge Breeze and Cronomed or sell Breeze to an arm’s length third party.

Breeze focuses on the design, development and manufacturing of dermo-cosmetic products to respond to the needs of consumers, health specialists, patients and therapists. Breeze also manufactures magistral formulations in Colombia, which are custom formulations prescribed by physicians according to the individual needs and symptoms of patients and prepared as prescribed by a certified pharmaceutical establishment using cannabis derivatives.

This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination under IFRS 3, with the Company as the acquirer, and Breeze as the acquiree. The business combination was recorded at 100% of the fair value of the net assets acquired with 10% attributable to the non-controlling interest. The purpose of the acquisition was to create future synergies in the Company’s cannabis business.

The allocation of the consideration to the fair value of 100% of the net assets acquired at the date of acquisition is as follows:

   
$
 
Current assets
   
214
 
Property and equipment
   
23
 
Intangible asset
   
89
 
Goodwill
   
685
 
Trade and other payables
   
(430
)
Long term debt
   
(27
)
Amounts payable to Flora Growth Corp. consolidated group
   
(297
)
Deferred income tax
   
(28
)
Non-controlling interest
   
(23
)
Total consideration paid
   
206
 
Goodwill represents expected synergies, future income and growth potential, and other intangibles that do not qualify for separate recognition.  None of the goodwill arising on this acquisition is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, prior to being acquired, Breeze generated COP1,853,376 ($540) in revenues, incurred COP359,261 ($105) in net income.  If the acquisition had been completed on January 1, 2020, the Company estimates it would have had revenues of $646 and incurred a comprehensive loss of $14,245.

Acquisition of Minority interests
On December 29, 2020, we were assigned (i) a 10% membership interest in Flora Beauty LLC (5% owned by Andrés Restrepo and 5% owned by Luis Merchan); (ii) a 10% membership interest in Hemp Textiles & Co LLC owned by Luis Merchan; and (iii) a 20% membership interest in Hemp Textiles SAS (5% owned by Santiago Mora Bahamón, 5% owned by Luis Merchan and 10% owned by Nicolás Vásquez). As consideration for the assignment of such membership interests, we granted 190 shares of our Common Shares to Mr. Restrepo; 190 shares of our Common Shares to Mr. Vazquez; 95 shares of our Common Shares to Mr. Bahamón; and paid $0.3 to Mr. Merchan, who was appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer by our Board on December 16, 2020.
F-40


Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

10. INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

A continuity of the intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2020 is as follows:

   
Licenses
   
Customer relationships
   
Trademarks and brands
   
Goodwill
   
Total
 
Cost
                             
At March 13, 2019
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Acquired through asset acquistion (Note 9)
   
272
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
272
 
At December 31, 2019
 
$
272
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
272
 
                                         
Accumulated Amortization
                                       
At March 13, 2019
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Additions
   
11
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
11
 
At December 31, 2019
 
$
11
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
11
 
                                         
Foreign Currency translation
   
16
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
16
 
                                         
Net book value at December 31, 2019
 
$
277
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
277
 
                                         
                                         
                                         
   
Licenses
   
Customer relationships
   
Trademarks and brands
   
Goodwill
   
Total
 
Cost
                                       
At January 1, 2020
 
$
272
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
272
 
Acquired through business combinations (Note 9)
   
138
     
189
     
121
     
2,247
     
2,695
 
Impairment
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(1,816
)
   
(1,816
)
At December 31, 2020
 
$
410
   
$
189
   
$
121
   
$
431
   
$
1,151
 
                                         
Accumulated Amortization
                                       
At January 1, 2020
 
$
11
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
11
 
Additions
   
53
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
53
 
At December 31, 2020
 
$
64
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
64
 
                                         
Foreign Currency translation
   
2
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
2
 
                                         
Net book value at December 31, 2020
 
$
348
   
$
189
   
$
121
   
$
431
   
$
1,089
 
 
The Company’s intangible asset acquired in 2019 consist of a license is for the production of non-psychoactive cannabis products on its property located in Colombia. The Company’s intangible asset acquired in 2020 consist of customer relationships, tradenames/brands and licenses and certifications for formulations as a result of the acquisitions of Kasa, Breeze and Cronomed. See Note 9.

None of the Company’s intangible assets are individually material.  The amortization policy for each class of intangible asset is disclosed in Note 3.

Below is a reconciliation of changes in the goodwill balance for the year ended December 31, 2020:
             
                         
   
Cronomed
   
Breeze
   
Kasa
   
Total
 
                         
As at January 1, 2020
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Acquired through business combinations (Note 9)
   
728
     
685
     
834
     
2,247
 
Impairment
   
(348
)
   
(685
)
   
(783
)
   
(1,816
)
As at December 31, 2020
 
$
380
   
$
-
   
$
51
   
$
431
 
 
F-41


Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
 
As at December 31, 2020, the goodwill balances were allocated to a cash generating unit (“CGU”) for each of the acquisitions of Cronomed, Breeze and Kasa. The Company assesses whether there are events or changes in circumstances that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of each of its CGUs to below carrying value and, therefore, require goodwill to be tested for impairment at the end of each reporting period.

As at December 31, 2020, the Company performed its annual impairment test on each of the CGUs with associated goodwill using the fair value less cost to dispose method as the basis to determine recoverable amount of the CGUs. The key assumptions used in the calculation of the recoverable amounts of the CGUs relate to six-year forecast cash flows, terminal year cash flows, weighted average cost of capital, and compound annual growth rate in forecast gross revenue. These key assumptions are considered Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy, and were based on historical data from internal sources as well as industry and market trends. The discount rates used were between 15.8% - 20.0%, representing the weighted average cost of capital (after-tax) determined based on the following primary factors: (i) the risk-free rate; (ii) an equity risk premium; (iii) beta adjustment to the equity risk premium based on a review of betas of comparable peer companies; (iv) size premium; (v) country risk premium; and (vi) company specific risk premium.  The compound annual growth rates in forecast gross revenue were estimated for the CGUs ranged between -1.3% - 26.4%. The total impairment expense indicated by the impairment test was $1,816 (2019 - $Nil), and is attributed to the working capital requirements of the acquired entities being higher than anticipated when the purchase prices were originally negotiated.  The goodwill is included within the corporate segment for segmented reporting, because none of the operating segments to which the goodwill related exceeded quantitative thresholds for individual reporting (See Note 23).

11. LOANS PAYABLE
The Company entered into a loan agreement with Medivolve Inc. (formerly QuestCap Inc.) during the year ended December 31, 2019 for an amount up to $500 of which $498 of principal was drawn down prior repayment (December 31, 2019 - $498). The loan was a United States dollar loan which bore interest at 10% annually, was unsecured, and was payable on demand. As at December 31, 2019, the interest payable on the loan was $16. Stan Bharti and Deborah Battiston are the former Chairman and director and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, of the Company and the Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Medivolve. These funds were sent to provide support to Cosechemos and to provide working capital for the Company. On January 31, 2020, the loan was repaid in the amount of $521; $498 to principal and $24 to interest.
The Company entered into a loan agreement with Sulliden Mining Capital Inc. during the year ended December 31, 2019 for an amount up to $525 of which $502 of principal was drawn down prior to repayment (December 31, 2019 - $496). The loan was a United States dollar loan which bore interest at 12% annually, was unsecured, and was due on March 31, 2020. As at December 31, 2019, the interest payable on the loan was $4. Stan Bharti and Deborah Battiston are the former Chairman and director and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, of the Company and Interim Chief Executive Officer and former Chief Financial Officer, respectively of Sulliden Mining. These funds were sent to provide support to Cosechemos and to provide working capital for the Company. On January 31, 2020, the loan was repaid in the amount of $511; $502 to principal and $9 to interest.
The Company entered into a loan agreement with Q Gold Resources Ltd. during the year ended December 31, 2019 for an amount of $17 (December 31, 2019 - $17). The loan bore interest at 10% annually, was unsecured, and was payable on demand. As at December 31, 2019, the interest payable on the loan was $1. Deborah Battiston is the Chief Financial Officer and Fred Leigh is a former director of the Company. Deborah Battiston is the Chief Financial Officer and Fred Leigh is Chief Executive Officer and a director of Q Gold. These funds were sent to provide support to Cosechemos and to provide working capital for the Company. On March 6, 2020, the loan was repaid in the amount of $18; $17 to principal and $1 to interest.
12. LEASE LIABILITY
The Company’s subsidiary entered into a land lease for 361 hectares of property in the municipality of Giron, in Santander, Colombia. The land is subject to a 6-year lease and is recorded as a right of use asset in property, plant and equipment.  The discount rate used to calculate the lease liability is 5.2%.
The Company’s subsidiary has a lease for an administrative office, which began on March 1, 2020, and will be ending on September 30, 2024 and is recorded as a right of use asset in property, plant and equipment. The incremental borrowing rate used to calculate the lease liability is 21.6%.
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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
 
A continuity of lease liability for the period ended December 31, 2020 is as follows:
As at March 13, 2019
 
$
-
 
Acquisition of lease
   
290
 
Lease payments
   
(9
)
Interest expense on lease liability
   
4
 
Foreign currency translation
   
14
 
As at December 31, 2019
 
$
299
 
Lease payments
   
(64
)
Interest expense on lease liability
   
13
 
Foreign currency translation
   
(13
)
Acquisition of lease
   
94
 
As at December 31, 2020
 
$
329
 
Current portion
   
78
 
Long term portion
 
$
251
 
The maturity analysis of the undiscounted contractual balances of the lease liability is as follows:

Less than one year
 
$
107
 
One to five years
   
288
 
     
395
 
Effect of discounting
   
(66
)
     
329
 
Potential exposure on extension option (over 5 years) (i)
 
$
350
 
(i) There is an option to extend the lease in the event that neither the lessee nor the lessor terminates the lease, for an additional five years.
The total expense for the year related to low value or short-term leases was $Nil (2019 - $Nil).
13. LONG TERM DEBT
The following is the continuity of the credit facility for the year ended December 31, 2020:
 
       
   

$
 
Balance, January 1, 2020
   
-
 
         
Acquired upon business combinations (Note 9)
   
320
 
Balance, December 31, 2020
   
320
 
         
Current
   
251
 
         
Long term
   
69
 

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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

The maturity analysis of the undiscounted contractual balances of the long term debt is as follows:
 
       
Less than one year
   
269
 
One to five years
   
51
 
     
320
 

The long-term debt carries an average interest rate of 13%, has an average maturity of 1.11 years, and is unsecured.

14.    CAPITAL STOCK
a.
Authorized

Unlimited number of common shares, without par value

b.
Common shares issued
 
 
Number of shares (thousands)
   
Stated value
$
 
Balance, March 13, 2019
   
-
   
$
-
 
Incorporation share
   
-
     
-
 
Bonus shares
   
70,000
     
1,400
 
Balance, December 31, 2019
   
70,000
   
$
1,400
 
Regulation A Offering
   
40,000
     
25,605
 
Share issuance costs
   
-
     
(2,652
)
Stock options exercised
   
600
     
37
 
Shares issued services
   
4,000
     
2,560
 
Shares issued acquisitions (Note 9)
   
475
     
304
 
Balance, December 31, 2020
   
115,075
   
$
27,254
 

The Company had the following common share transactions:
Year ended December 31, 2020
REGULATION A OFFERING

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company announced an offering up to 40,000 (the “Maximum Offering”) units (the “Units”) of the Company to be sold in a Regulation A offering circular under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Offering”). Each Unit is comprised of one common share in the capital of the Company, with no par value per share (a “Common Share”), and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”) to purchase one additional Common Share (a “Warrant Share”) at an exercise price of $1.00 per Warrant Share, subject to certain adjustments, over an 18-month exercise period following the date of issuance of the Warrant. The Units are being offered at a purchase price of $0.75 per Unit. Flora is selling the Units through a Tier 2 offering pursuant to Regulation A (Regulation A+) under the Securities Act of 1933. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company has issued 40,000 units of the Company at a price of $0.75 per unit.  In connection with the closing, the Company has paid unit issuance costs of $3,107 in cash, which has been allocated $2,652 to capital stock and $455 to warrants.
On March 9, 2020, 600 stock options were exercised for gross proceeds of $30.
On December 22, 2020, the Company issued 4,000 common shares to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, valued at $2,560, based on the estimated current stock price of $0.64 per common share.
On December 31, 2020, the Company issued 475 common shares to the shareholders of Flora Beauty LLC, Hemp Textiles & Co LLC and Hemp Textiles SAS, valued at $304, based on the estimated current stock price of $0.64 per common share.  See Note 9.
Year ended December 31, 2019
On June 27, 2019, the Company granted bonuses of $1,400 to consultants, directors and officers of the Company. The bonuses were settled by the issuance of 70,000 common shares at a price of $0.02 per share for a value of $1,400 based on the value of services agreed upon and invoiced by the consultants, directors, officers and the Company. Of the 70,000 common shares issued, a total of 14,950 common shares with a value of $299 were granted to the directors and officers of the Company (See Note 17).
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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
15. OPTIONS
The Company has a stock option plan whereby it may grant options for the purchase of common shares to any director, consultant, employee or officer of the Company or its subsidiaries. The aggregate number of shares that may be issuable pursuant to options granted under the Company’s stock option plan will not exceed 10% of the issued common shares of the Company (the “Shares”) at the date of grant. The options are non-transferable and non-assignable and may be granted for a term not exceeding five years. The exercise price of the options will be determined by the board at the time of grant, but in the event that the Shares are traded on any stock exchange (the “Exchange”), may not be less than the closing price of the Shares on the Exchange on the trading date immediately preceding the date of grant, subject to all applicable regulatory requirements. Stock option vesting terms are subject to the discretion of the board of directors.

Information relating to share options outstanding and exercisable as at December 31, 2020 and 2019 is as follows:

 
Number of
options
Weighted average
exercise price
Balance, March 13, 2019
           -
$             -
Granted
     7,000
           0.05
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2019
   7,000
 $       0.05
Granted
5,100
0.75
Exercised
(600)
0.05
Expired
(117)
0.35
Balance, December 31, 2020
11,383
$       0.36

Date
 
Options
   
Options
   
Exercise
   
Grant date
   
Remaining life
 
of expiry
 
outstanding
   
exercisable
   
price
   
fair value
   
in years
 
                               
June 28, 2024
   
6,333
     
6,333
   
$
0.05
   
$
78
     
3.49
 
April 23,2025
   
750
     
750
   
$
0.75
     
344
     
4.31
 
July 6, 2025
   
550
     
550
   
$
0.75
     
252
     
4.52
 
July 31, 2025
   
50
     
50
   
$
0.75
     
23
     
4.58
 
September 8, 2025
   
200
     
200
   
$
0.75
     
92
     
4.69
 
November 4, 2025
   
2,000
     
2,000
   
$
0.75
     
918
     
4.85
 
December 16, 2025
   
1,500
     
1,500
   
$
0.75
     
689
     
4.96
 
     
11,383
     
11,383
   
$
0.36
   
$
2,396
     
4.05
 

The fair value of stock options issued during the year ended December 31, 2020 was determined at the time of issuance using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average inputs, assumptions and results:
       
Risk-free annual interest rate
 
0.40%

Current stock price
 
$0.64

Expected annualized volatility
 
100%

Expected life (years)
 
5

Expected annual dividend yield
 
0%

Exercise price
 
$0.75
 

The fair value of stock options issued during the period from incorporation on March 13, 20219 to December 31, 2019 was determined at the time of issuance using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average inputs, assumptions and results
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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
     
Risk-free annual interest rate
 
1.39%

Current stock price
 
$0.02

Expected annualized volatility
 
100%

Expected life (years)
 
5

Expected annual dividend yield
 
0%

Exercise price
 
$0.05
 
The total expense related to the fair value of options granted which was recognized in the year ended December 31, 2020 was $2,341 (2019 - $86).  The options issued in 2020 and 2019 vested immediately.
 
The expected volatility is based on comparable companies.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, 117 stock options expired unexercised following the termination of certain employees and were charged to deficit.

16. WARRANTS
On March 15, 2019, the Company granted 7,000 founder warrants of the Company with an exercise price of $0.05 per common share. The fair market value of the warrants was estimated to be $21 using the Black Scholes option pricing model based on the following assumptions: risk‑free rate of 1.63%, estimated current stock price of $0.01, expected volatility of 100%, based on comparable companies, an estimated life of 3 years and an expected dividend yield of 0%. A total of 7,000 warrants with a value of $21 were granted to the directors and officers of the Company (See Note 17).
During the year ended December 31, 2020, there were 20,000 warrants issued under the Regulation A offering (Note 14(b)).The issue date fair value of the warrants was estimated at $4,395 using the Black Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: expected dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility of 100% based comparable companies; risk-free interest rate of 0.54% and an expected life of 1.5 years.
 
 
Number of warrants
(thousands)
   
Weighted average exercise price
 
Balance, March 13, 2019
   
-
   
$
-
 
Granted
   
7,000
     
0.05
 
Balance, December 31, 2019
   
7,000
   
$
0.05
 
Granted (Note 15(b))
   
20,000
     
1.00
 
Balance, December 31, 2020
   
27,000
   
$
0.75
 

The following table shows all warrants outstanding as at December 31, 2020:
Date of expiry
 
Warrants
outstanding
   
Exercise
price
   
Grant date
fair value
   
Remaining life
in years
 
                         
March 15, 2022
   
7,000
   
$
0.05
   
$
21
     
1.20
 
July 23, 2021- June 29, 2022
   
20,000
   
$
1.00
   
$
4,395
     
0.98
 
     
27,000
   
$
0.75
   
$
4,416
     
1.07
 

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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Key management personnel compensation

In addition to their contracted fees, directors and officers also participate in the Company’s stock option program. Certain executive officers are subject to termination notices of twenty-four months to thirty-six months and change of control contingent provisions (Note 18). Key management personnel compensation is comprised of the following, see Notes 14(b), 15, 16.
 
 
Year ended December 31, 2020
   
Period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
 
Directors & officers’ compensation
 
$
1,938
   
$
557
 
Share-based payments
   
4,167
     
68
 
 
 
$
6,105
   
$
625
 

In accordance with IAS 24, key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company directly or indirectly, and was determined to be executive officers and directors (executive and non-executive) of the Company. The remuneration of directors and key executives is determined by the board of directors of the Company having regard to the performance of individuals and market trends.

As at December 31, 2020, nil of the above directors’ and officers’ compensation was included in the trade payables and accrued liabilities (2019 - $557). These amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company incurred expenses for consulting, rent and promotion services in the amount of $133 (period from March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019 - $144) from 2227929 Ontario Inc. and expenses for consulting in the amount of $118 (period from March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019 - $120) from Forbes and Manhattan Inc.

As at December 31, 2020, $11 (2019 - $144) was owing to 2227929 Ontario Inc. and $11 (2019 - $120) was owing to Forbes and Manhattan and was included in trade payables and accrued liabilities, and are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.  Fred Leigh is a former director of the Company and is also a director and officer of 2227929 Ontario Inc. Stan Bharti is a director and former Chairman of the Company and is also a director of Forbes and Manhattan Inc.

As at December 31, 2020, $198 (2019 - nil) was owing to Medivolve Inc.and was included in trade payables and accrued liabilities, and is unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.  Deborah Battiston is the Chief Financial Officer of the Company and is also the Chief Financial Officer of Medivolve Inc.  During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company purchased inventory of $190 from Medivolve Inc.

During the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019, the Company issued 6 million shares valued at $120 for consulting services to an individual personally related to one of the directors of the Company.

See Note 6 for loans receivable and advances to related parties.

See Note 11 for loans payable to related parties.

18. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Management contracts
The Company is party to certain management contracts. Currently, these contracts require payments of CAD$2,442 and $1,185 (approximately $3,103) to be made upon the occurrence of a change in control to the officers of the Company. The Company is also committed to payments to certain individuals upon termination of approximately CAD$1,029 (approximately $808) pursuant to the terms of these contracts. As a triggering event has not taken place, these amounts have not been recorded in these consolidated financial statements.
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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
Shared services and space commitment
The Company has an agreement to share general and administrative, promotion, corporate development, consulting services, and office space with other companies at a cost of CAD$15 per month, with a minimum commitment of CAD$45. This agreement may be terminated by either party giving at least 90 days’ prior written notice (or such shorter period as the parties may mutually agree upon) to the other party of termination. These services are provided by 2227929 Ontario Inc. (Note 17).

19. LOSS PER SHARE

The following securities were not included in the computation of diluted shares outstanding because the effect would be anti-dilutive:

December 31, 2020
 
  Stock options (Note 15)
11,383
  Warrants (Note 16)
27,000
 
38,383

20. INCOME TAXES
The reconciliation of the combined Canadian federal and provincial statutory income tax rate of 26.5% to the effective tax rate is as follows:
             
   
2020
$
   
2019
$
 
                 
(Loss) before income taxes
   
(14,334
)
   
(2,844
)
                 
Expected income tax recovery based on statutory rate
   
(3,798
)
   
(754
)
Adjustment to expected income tax recovery:
               
Share based compensation
   
1,299
     
23
 
Impairment
   
481
         
Change in statutory, foreign tax, foreign exchange rates and other
   
(795
)
   
(90
)
Change in benefit of tax assets not recognized and others
   
2,813
     
821
 
                 
Deferred income tax provision (recovery)
   
-
     
-
 
                 
Deferred taxes are a result of temporary differences that arise due to the differences between the income tax values and the carrying amount of assets and liabilities.
 
                 
     
2020
$
     
2019
$
 
                 
Intangible assets
   
139
     
-
 
                 
Deferred income tax liability
   
139
     
-
 
                 
Deferred income tax assets have not been recognized in respect of the following deductible temporary differences:
 
                 
Non-capital loss carry-forwards - Canada
   
9,079
     
2,577
 
Share issue costs - Canada
   
2,486
     
-
 
Non-capital loss carry-forwards – USA
   
293
     
-
 
Non-capital loss carry-forwards - Colombia
   
2,709
     
343
 
                 
Total
   
14,567
     
2,920
 

Tax losses in Canada expire from 2038 to 2040, in Colombia expire from 2031 to 2032, USA in 2040.

Deferred tax assets have not been recognized as it is not probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the Company can use the benefits.

Tax attributes are subject to review, and potential adjustment, by tax authorities.
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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
21. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Environmental
The Company’s growth and development activities are subject to laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. These laws and regulations are continually changing and generally becoming more restrictive. The Company believes its operations are materially in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Company has made, and expects to make in the future, expenditures to comply with such laws and regulations.

Fair value
The Company’s financial instruments measured at amortized cost as at December 31, 2020 and 2019, consist of cash, trade and amounts receivable, loans receivable, trade payables and accrued liabilities, amounts payable to vendors on business combinations, long term debt and loans payable. The amounts reflected in the consolidated statements of financial position approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. The carrying amount of non-current liabilities approximates fair value due to discounting.

Financial instruments recorded at the reporting date at fair value are classified into one of three levels based upon the fair value hierarchy. Items are categorized based on inputs used to derive fair value based on:

Level 1 - quoted prices that are unadjusted in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 - inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset/liability either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3 - inputs for the instruments are not based on any observable market data.

The Company had no financial instruments recorded at fair value in the consolidated statements of financial position at December 31, 2020 or 2019.

Fair value estimates are made at the relevant transaction date, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties in significant matters of judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect these estimates.

Risk management overview
The Company has exposure to credit, liquidity and market risks from its use of financial instruments. This note provides information about the Company’s exposure to each of these risks, the Company’s objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk. Further quantitative disclosures are included throughout these consolidated financial statements.

Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations and arises principally from the Company’s trade and other receivables, loans receivable and cash held with banks and other financial intermediaries.

The carrying amount of the cash, trade and amounts receivables and loan receivable represents the maximum credit exposure which amounted to $16,747 as at December 31, 2020 (2019 - $251).

The Company has assessed that there has been no significant increase in credit risk of the loans receivable from initial recognition based on the financial position of the borrowers, and the regulatory and economic environment of the borrowers. As a result, the loss allowance recognized during the period was limited to 12 months expected credit losses. Based on historical information, and adjusted for forward-looking expectations, the Company has assessed an insignificant loss allowance on the loans receivable and advances as at December 31, 2020 and 2019.

The Company provides credit to certain customers in the normal course of business and has established credit evaluation and monitoring processes to mitigate credit risk. Credit risk for customers is assessed on a case-by-case basis and a provision is recorded where required. As at December 31, 2020, the Company identified certain accounts that may result in a credit loss on its accounts receivable, for which expected credit losses are recognized.

The Company held cash of $15,523 at December 31, 2020 (2019 - $140), of which, $15,393 (2019 – nil) is held with central banks and financial institution counterparties that are highly rated. The remaining amount of $130 (2019 - $140) is held with a financial intermediary in Colombia. The Company has assessed no significant increase in credit risk from initial recognition based on the availability of funds, and the regulatory and economic environment of the financial intermediary. As a result, the loss allowance recognized during the period was limited to 12 months expected credit losses. Based on historical information, and adjusted for forward-looking expectations, the Company has assessed an insignificant loss allowance on this cash balance as at December 31, 2020 and 2019.
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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

Market risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market conditions, such as commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, and interest rates, will affect the Company’s net income or the value of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable limits, while maximizing the Company’s returns.

   Foreign exchange risk
Foreign currency exchange rate risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company does not currently use foreign exchange contracts to hedge its exposure to currency rate risk as management has determined that this risk is not significant at this point in time. As such, the Company's financial position and financial results may be adversely affected by the unfavorable fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

As at December 31, 2020, the Company had the following monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies:

December 31, 2020
 
CAD
   
COP
   
 
EUR
 
Cash
 
$
1,839
     
889,204
   
$
118
 
Amounts receivable
   
594
     
1,478,432
     
-
 
Prepaid expenses
   
-
     
1,171,419
     
-
 
Trade payables
   
(581
)
   
(4,032,077
)
   
-
 
Accrued liabilities
   
(120
)
   
-
     
-
 
Lease liability
   
-
     
(1,126,542
)
   
-
 
Long term debt
   
-
     
(1,098,081
)
   
-
 
   
$
1,732
     
(2,717,645
)
   
118
 

As at December 31, 2019, the Company had the following monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies:

December 31, 2019
 
CAD
   
COP
 
Cash
 
$
-
     
523,677
 
Amounts receivable
   
19
     
5,115
 
Trade payables
   
(385
)
   
(247,758
)
Accrued liabilities
   
(791
)
   
-
 
Lease liability
   
-
     
(978,465
)
   
$
(1,157
)
   
(697,431
)

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in Canadian dollars and Colombian pesos are subject to foreign currency risk. As at December 31, 2020, had the United States dollar weakened/strengthened by 5% against the Canadian dollar with all other variables held constant, there would have been a change of approximately $68 (2019 - $45) in the Company’s net loss. As at December 31, 2020, had the United States dollar weakened/strengthened by 5% against the Colombian peso with all other variables held constant, there would have been a change of approximately $40 (2019 - $8) in the Company’s other comprehensive income. As at December 31, 2020, had the United States dollar weakened/strengthened by 5% against the Euro with all other variables held constant, there would have been a change of approximately $7 (2019 – nil) in the Company’s other comprehensive income.

It is management’s opinion that the Company is not subject to significant commodity or interest rate risk.

Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with the financial liabilities. The Company’s financial liabilities consist of trade payables and accrued liabilities of $1,809, amounts payable to vendors on business combination of $605, long term debt of $320 and lease liability of $329 as at December 31, 2020. The Company had cash of $15,523 as at December 31, 2020. The Company’s policy is to review liquidity resources and ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet financial obligations as they become due. Further, the Company's management is responsible for ensuring funds exist and are readily accessible to support business opportunities as they arise.

Trade payables and accrued liabilities consist of invoices payable to trade suppliers for administration and professional expenditures. The Company processes invoices within a normal payment period. Trade payables have contractual maturities of less than 90 days.
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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
Novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”)
The Company’s operations could be significantly adversely affected by the effects of a widespread global outbreak of a contagious disease, including the recent outbreak of respiratory illness caused by COVID-19. The Company cannot accurately predict the impact COVID-19 will have on its operations and the ability of others to meet their obligations with the Company, including uncertainties relating to the ultimate geographic spread of the virus, the severity of the disease, the duration of the outbreak, and the length of travel and quarantine restrictions imposed by governments of affected countries. In addition, a significant outbreak of contagious diseases in the human population could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of many countries, resulting in an economic downturn that could further affect the Company’s operations and ability to finance its operations.
22. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The Company considers the aggregate of its common shares, options, warrants and deficit as capital. The Company’s objective, when managing capital, is to ensure sufficient resources are available to meet day to day operating requirements and to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders.

At December 31, 2020, the Company has minimal cash-generating operations; therefore, the main source of cash flow is generated from financing activities. The Company’s officers and senior management are in the process of searching for additional business opportunities. Potential business activities are appropriately evaluated by senior management and a formal review and approval process has been established at the Board of Directors’ level. The Company may enter into new financing arrangements to meet its objectives for managing capital, until such time as a viable business activity is operational and the Company can thereby internally generate sufficient capital to cover its operational requirements.

The Company’s officers and senior management take full responsibility for managing the Company’s capital and do so through quarterly meetings and regular review of financial information. The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing this process.

The Company is not subject to any external capital requirements. During the year ended December 31, 2020 there were no changes in the Company’s approach to capital management.

23.    SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Company is engaged in the growth, cultivation, and development of medicinal cannabis and medicinal cannabis derivative products through its Colombian subsidiary. The Company is also engaged in the beauty products, hemp industries, beverage and food and pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals through its other Colombian and American subsidiaries. Management has defined the operating segments of the Company based on operational areas, identifying operations in cannabis growth and derivative production, beauty products, hemp industries, beverage and food and pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals separate reporting segments. The Corporate segment reflects balances and expenses related to all Company operations outside of Colombia and the United States which collectively represent the corporate operations of the Company and operating segments below quantitative thresholds for individual reporting (beverage and food, and pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals). The following tables show information regarding the Company’s segments for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)

For the year ended December 31, 2020
 
Cannabis growth and derivative production
$
   
Beauty product
$
   
Hemp industries
$
   
Corporate
$
   
Total
$
 
                                         
Revenue
   
-
     
78
     
28
     
-
     
106
 
                                         
Cost of Sales
   
-
     
31
     
4
     
-
     
35
 
Gross profit
   
-
     
47
     
24
     
-
     
71
 
                                         
Expenses
                                       
Consulting and management fees (Note 14(b) and 17)
   
262
     
437
     
69
     
3,984
     
4,752
 
Professional fees
   
77
     
3
     
2
     
712
     
794
 
General and administrative
   
102
     
414
     
78
     
806
     
1,400
 
Travel expenses
   
14
     
60
     
-
     
354
     
428
 
Share based compensation (Note 15)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
4,901
     
4,901
 
Depreciation and amortization (Notes 8 and 10)
   
120
     
1
     
-
     
-
     
121
 
Research and development
   
78
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
78
 
Foreign exchange loss
   
(57
)
   
-
     
-
     
69
     
12
 
Total expenses
   
596
     
915
     
149
     
10,826
     
12,486
 
                                         
Loss before the undernoted items
   
(596
)
   
(868
)
   
(125
)
   
(10,826
)
   
(12,415
)
Goodwill impairment (Note 10)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,816
     
1,816
 
Interest expense
   
16
     
4
             
10
     
30
 
Transaction costs (Note 9)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
132
     
132
 
Other income
   
-
     
(3
)
   
-
     
(56
)
   
(59
)
Net loss for the year
 
$
(612
)
 
$
(869
)
 
$
(125
)
 
$
(12,728
)
 
$
(14,334
)

For the period ended December 31, 2019, the Company operated a single segment.

   
Colombia
$
   
United States
$
   
Canada
$
   
Total
$
 
Non-current assets at December 31, 2020
   
1,818
     
-
     
-
     
1,818
 
Liabilities at December 31, 2020
   
1,922
     
12
     
1,268
     
3,202
 
                                 
Non-current assets at December 31, 2019
   
712
     
-
     
-
     
712
 
Liabilities at December 31, 2019
   
418
     
-
     
2,060
     
2,478
 
                                 
Year ended December 31, 2020
                               
  Net revenue
   
75
     
31
     
-
     
106
 
  Gross profit
   
40
     
31
     
-
     
71
 
24. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

REGULATION A OFFERING
Subsequent to December 31, 2020, the Company issued 78 units of the Company at a price of $0.75 per unit for gross proceeds of $58. Each Unit is comprised of one common share in the capital of the Company, with no par value per share, and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant to purchase one additional Common Share at an exercise price of $1.00 per Warrant Share, subject to certain adjustments, over an 18-month exercise period following the date of issuance of the Warrant.  Flora is selling the Units through a Tier 2 offering pursuant to Regulation A (Regulation A+) under the Securities Act of 1933.  As at April 16, 2021, the balance of funds held in the escrow account is $180.
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Flora Growth Corp.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019
(in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
LABORATORIOS QUIPROPHARMA SAS
On January 12, 2021, the Company acquired certain assets from Laboratorios Quipropharma SAS (“Quipropharma”), The purchase price is COP1,200,000 ($350) which has been fully paid  The Company also entered into an agreement with Quipropharma to purchase certain real estate assets for at total of COP $3,940,000 ($1,143). Subsequent to year end the Company advanced COP1,300,000 ($377) related to the real estate acquisition.
 
WARRANT EXERCISE
Subsequent to December 31, 2020, 1,000 warrants were exercised at $0.05 for total proceeds of $50.

REGISTRATION STATEMENT
The Company has filed a Form F-1 registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933.  The registration statement contains two prospectuses as outlined below:

A prospectus to be used for an initial public offering of 3,333 common shares of the Company as well as up to an additional 500 common shares if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option; and a prospectus to be used for the resale of selling shareholders of 1,315 common shares of the Company and up to 658 common shares of the underlying warrants of the Company.

In connection with the registration statement, the Company made a resolution approving the consolidation of its common shares on the basis of between two and seven for 1, to be determined at a later date.

Unaudited pro-forma information relating to the anticipated share consolidation

In connection with the registration statement, the Company has contemplated executing the share consolidation at a ratio of 3:1, and the midpoint of the price range for the initial public offering has been set forth in the prospectus at $4.50 per share on a post-consolidated basis.

If the share consolidation were completed at 3:1, the Company’s weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands) and loss per share (basic and diluted) would be 29,901 common shares, and $0.48 per share respectively. (2019 – 14,892 common shares, and $0.19 per share respectively).

F-53



BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)
 


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Calle 93 No. 15 – 40 Piso 4
Bogotá, Colombia
Tel: +57 (1) 256 30 04
www.mazars.com.co
 
 
 

Independent Auditors’ Report

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of financial position of Breeze Laboratory S.A.S. (the ‘Company’) as of December 31, 2019, and the related statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2019 and the related notes (collectively referred to as the ‘Financial Statements’).

In our opinion, the Financial Statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2019, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Basis for Opinion

These Financial Statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s Financial Statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the Financial Statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the Financial Statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the Financial Statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.



/s/Carlos Andres Molano
Carlos Andres Molano
Partner


We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2020.
Mazars Colombia SAS
December 15, 2020

Mazars Colombia SAS
NIT: 830.055.030 – 9

F-55

BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Statements of Financial Position
As at December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)


                   
   
Notes
   
December 31, 2019
   
December 31, 2018
 
                   
Assets
                 
Current
                 
      Cash
       
$
29,457,979
   
$
142,035,004
 
      Trade and other receivables
   
13
     
176,699,802
     
170,275,065
 
      Inventories
   
3
     
210,135,959
     
30,157,357
 
      Other assets
           
4,574,270
     
-
 
             
420,868,010
     
342,467,426
 
Property, plant and equipment
   
4
     
1,182,301,677
     
617,109,648
 
Total Assets
         
$
1,603,169,687
   
$
959,577,074
 
                         
Liabilities
                       
Current
                       
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
   
$
48,716,122
   
$
33,551,839
 
      Current portion of long-term debt
   
5
     
62,923,381
     
15,429,256
 
      Deferred revenue
           
17,176,479
     
-
 
      Income taxes payable
           
24,252,508
     
38,722,042
 
      Due to related parties
   
11
     
827,770,119
     
477,707,381
 
             
980,838,609
     
565,410,518
 
Long-term debt
   
5
     
249,076,601
     
194,987,411
 
Total Liabilities
           
1,229,915,210
     
760,397,929
 
                         
Shareholders' Equity
                       
Share capital
   
6
     
52,000,000
     
52,000,000
 
Retained earnings
           
304,490,477
     
133,472,825
 
Restricted retained earnings
   
7
     
16,764,000
     
13,706,320
 
Total Equity
           
373,254,477
     
199,179,145
 
Total Liabilities and Equity
         
$
1,603,169,687
   
$
959,577,074
 
                         
Subsequent Events
   
15
                 
                         

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

F-56

 
BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)
 

                   
         
Years Ended December 31,
 
    Notes    
2019
   
2018
 
                   
                   
Revenue
   
8
   
$
1,325,631,530
   
$
1,057,618,584
 
Cost of Sales
   
3
     
488,391,447
     
573,502,832
 
Gross Profit
           
837,240,083
     
484,115,752
 
                         
General and Administrative Expenses
                       
Salaries, wages and benefits
   
11
     
238,544,466
     
174,684,353
 
Advertising and promotions
           
-
     
97,045,488
 
Professional fees
           
49,469,006
     
46,002,289
 
Occupancy, office expense and others
           
150,797,611
     
80,207,048
 
Amortization
           
71,703,000
     
69,214,460
 
             
510,514,083
     
467,153,638
 
                         
Other Income (Expense)
                       
Other income
   
9
     
35,576,976
     
65,123,795
 
Finance costs
   
10
     
(145,350,187
)
   
(30,454,414
)
Other expenses
           
(2,966,949
)
   
(1,371,713
)
             
(112,740,160
)
   
33,297,668
 
Income Before Taxes
           
213,985,840
     
50,259,782
 
                         
Income tax expense
   
12
     
39,910,508
     
19,683,000
 
Net Income and Comprehensive Income
         
$
174,075,332
   
$
30,576,782
 
                         
Weighted average number of outstanding shares, basic and diluted
           
52,000
     
52,000
 
Basic and diluted earnings per share
         
$
3,347.60
   
$
588.02
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

F-57

BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Statements of Changes in Equity
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)

             
 
Notes
Number of Shares
Share Capital
Retained Earnings
Restricted Retained Earnings
Total
             
Balance at December 31, 2017
 
             52,000
 $    52,000,000
 $      105,189,836
 $         11,412,527
 $     168,602,363
Transfer to reserve
7
                    -
                    -
           (2,293,793)
             2,293,793
                      -
Net income for the year
 
                    -
                    -
           30,576,782
                         -
         30,576,782
Balance at December 31, 2018
 
             52,000
 $    52,000,000
 $      133,472,825
 $         13,706,320
 $     199,179,145
             
Balance at December 31, 2018
 
             52,000
 $    52,000,000
 $      133,472,825
 $         13,706,320
 $     199,179,145
Transfer to reserve
7
                    -
                    -
           (3,057,680)
             3,057,680
                      -
Net income for the year
 
                    -
                    -
         174,075,332
                         -
       174,075,332
Balance at December 31, 2019
 
             52,000
 $    52,000,000
 $      304,490,477
 $         16,764,000
 $     373,254,477


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-58

BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S
Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)
 

             

 
Years Ended December 31,
 
   
2019
   
2018
 
             
Operating Activities
           
Net loss for the year
 
$
174,075,332
   
$
30,576,782
 
Items not affecting cash:
               
Amortization
   
71,409,000
     
76,000,000
 
     
245,484,332
     
106,576,782
 
Net changes in non-cash working capital:
               
      Trade and other receivables
   
(6,424,737
)
   
149,364,249
 
      Inventories
   
(179,978,602
)
   
41,193,068
 
      Other assets
   
(4,574,270
)
   
13,463,206
 
      Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
   
15,164,283
     
(1,125,283
)
      Deferred revenue
   
17,176,479
     
-
 
      Income taxes payable
   
(14,469,534
)
   
(6,808,958
)
      Due to related parties
   
350,062,738
     
(195,122,899
)
Cash Flows Provided By Operating Activities
   
422,440,689
     
107,540,165
 
Investing Activities
               
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
   
(636,601,029
)
   
(22,426,931
)
Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities
   
(636,601,029
)
   
(22,426,931
)
Financing Activities
               
Proceeds from long-term debt
   
101,583,315
      -
 
Repayment of long-term debt
    -
     
(48,333,336
)
Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities
   
101,583,315
     
(48,333,336
)
                 
Net Increase in Cash During the Year
   
(112,577,025
)
   
36,779,898
 
Cash, Beginning of Year
   
142,035,004
     
105,255,106
 
Cash, End of Year
 
$
29,457,979
   
$
142,035,004
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)


Nature of Business

Breeze Laboratory S.A.S. (“the Company’) is a Simplified Stock Company incorporated under Colombian laws on January 23, 2012.
The corporate purpose of the Company is the research, design, development, direct or third-party manufacturing, acquisition, distribution and marketing of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, dermatological, beauty, aesthetic and wellness products and services, hygiene, cleaning and dressing products, design and elaboration of topical master formulations, homeopathic, natural and over-the-counter (OTC) products.
The Company’s activities include the manufacturing of soaps and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toiletries, as well as the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, medical chemicals and botanical products. Its registered office is Calle 53 Bis Sur #80-57, Bogotá, Colombia.

1.  Basis of Presentation

 (a)  Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared using accounting policies in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”) applicable to the preparation of these financial statements.

The financial statements at December 31, 2019 and 2018 were authorized for their disclosure by the Legal Representative on November 28, 2020.

 (b)  Basis of measurement
These financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. In addition, these financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting except for cash flow information.
(c)  Functional and presentation currency
These financial statements are presented in Colombian Pesos ("COP") unless otherwise noted. The functional currency of the Company is the Colombian Peso.
(d)  Estimates and critical judgements by management
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The financial statements include estimates which, by their nature, are uncertain. The impacts of such estimates are pervasive throughout the financial statements, and may require accounting adjustments based on future occurrences.
Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised and may affect both the period of revision and future periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items that require estimates as the basis for determining the stated amounts are identified below. While management believes that the estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those estimates and may impact the future results of operations.
F-60

BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)


1.  Basis of Presentation (continued)

 (d)  Estimates and critical judgements by management (continued)

 (i) Estimated useful lives and depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment are dependent upon estimates of useful lives and when the asset is available for use, which are determined through the exercise of judgment.
 (ii) Impairment of long-lived assets
Long-lived assets consist of property, plant and equipment. The assessment of any impairment on property, plant and equipment is dependent upon estimates of recoverable amounts. Management must consider factors such as economic and market conditions, estimated future cash flows, discount rates and asset-specific risks.
 (iii) Income, value added, withholding and other taxes
The Company is subject to income, value added, withholding and other taxes. Significant judgment is required in determining the Company’s provisions for taxes. There are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. The Company recognizes liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. The determination of the Company’s income, value added, withholding and other tax liabilities requires interpretation of complex laws and regulations. The Company’s interpretation of taxation law as applied to transactions and activities may not coincide with the interpretation of the tax authorities. All tax related filings are subject to government audit and potential reassessment subsequent to the reporting date. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the tax related accruals and deferred income tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made.
 (iv) Inventory
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Determining net realizable value requires the Company to make assumptions about estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, the estimated costs of completion and the estimated variable costs to sell.
 (v) Expected credit losses on financial assets
Determining an allowance for expected credit losses ("ECLs") for all debt financial assets not held at fair value requires management to make assumptions about the historical patterns for the probability of default, the timing of collection and the amount of incurred credit losses. These assumptions are adjusted based on management’s judgment about whether economic conditions and credit terms are such that actual losses may be higher or lower than what the historical patterns suggest.
F-61

BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)


Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all years presented in these financial statements.
(a)  Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided for on a straight-line basis, over the following terms:
 Buildings
10 years
 
 Leasehold improvements \
Lesser of useful life and term of the lease
 
 Computing and communications equipment
5 years
 
 Machinery and equipment
10 years
 
 Furniture and appliances
10 years
 
 
An asset’s residual value, useful life and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and adjusted if appropriate. When parts of an item of plant, property and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components).
During their construction, property, plant and equipment are not subject to depreciation. When the asset is available for use, depreciation commences.
(b)  Impairment of Non-financial Assets
The Company reviews the carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment at the end of each reporting period to determine whether there is any indication that the carrying amount is not recoverable. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where the carrying value of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is written down accordingly.
The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. Fair value is determined as the price that would be received to sell an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows resulting from the asset’s use and eventual disposition are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
When an individual asset does not generate independent cash flows, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Assets are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets. When a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation can be identified, corporate assets are also allocated to individual cash generating units, or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of cash-generating units for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can be identified.
An impairment loss is recognized in the statement of operations.

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BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)


2.  Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

(c)  Income Taxes
Income tax expense is comprised of current and deferred tax. Current and deferred income tax are recognized in the statement of operations except to the extent that they relate to a business combination or items recognized directly in equity or other comprehensive income, in which case the income tax is also recognized directly in equity or other comprehensive income. Current income taxes are the expected taxes payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted, or substantively enacted, at the end of the reporting period, and any adjustments to taxes payable in respect of previous years.
To determine the provision of income and complementary taxes, the highest value between taxable income or the presumptive income (minimum return on liquid assets of the previous year that the law presumes to establish income tax) is calculated.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized in respect of all qualifying temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred income tax is determined on a non-discounted basis using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the financial position date and are expected to apply when the deferred tax asset or liability is settled. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the asset can be utilized.
At the end of each reporting period, the Company reassesses unrecognized deferred tax assets. The Company recognizes a previously unrecognized deferred tax asset to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset tax assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are presented as non-current.
(d)  Provisions
Provisions are recognized for liabilities of uncertain timing or amount that have arisen as a result of past transactions, including legal or constructive obligations.  The provision is measured at the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the reporting date. The Company had no material provision at the end of the reporting periods.
(e)  Inventories
Inventories are comprised of raw materials and finished goods. Inventories are initially values at cost and subsequently at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Inventory cost is determined on an average cost basis and any trade discounts and rebates are deducted from the purchase price. Raw material costs include the purchase cost of the materials, freight-in and duty. Finished goods include the cost of direct materials and labor and a proportion of manufacturing overhead allocated based on normal production capacity.
Net realizable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories in the ordinary course of business, less all estimated costs of completion and costs necessary to make the sale. The determination of net realizable value requires significant judgment, including consideration of factors such as shrinkage, the aging of and future demand for inventory and contractual arrangements with customers. Reserves for excess and obsolete inventory are based upon quantities on hand, projected volumes from demand forecasts and net realizable value. The impact of changes in inventory reserves is reflected in cost of revenue. To the extent that circumstances have changed subsequently such that the net realizable value has increased, previous write-downs are reversed and recognized in net income (loss) in the year during which the reversal occurs.
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BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)


2.  Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

(f)  Share Capital
Financial instruments issued by the Company are classified as equity only to the extent that they do not meet the definition of a financial liability. The Company’s common shares are classified as equity instruments. Equity instruments issued by the Company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
(g)  Revenue Recognition
The Company generates revenues from the sale of consumer products, specifically focusing on the manufacturing and distribution of soaps and detergents and pharmaceutical products.
Revenue is recognized at the transaction price, which is the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods to a customer. Gross revenue excludes duties and taxes collected on behalf of third parties. Net revenue from sale of goods, as presented in the statement of operations and comprehensive income, represents revenue from the sale of goods less expected price discounts, returns on sales of defective products and customer rebates.
The Company's contracts with customers for the sales of products, and in some cases, including delivery of the products, consist of one performance obligation. The Company has concluded that revenue from the sale of these products should be recognized at the point in time when control is transferred to the customer, which is on shipment or delivery, depending on the contract. The Company's payment terms range from 0 to 30 days from the transfer of control.
The Company also generates revenues through providing advisory services related to the INVIMA (Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos), the National Institute for Medicine and Food Surveillance in Colombia.
Revenue is recognized at the transaction price, which is the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for rendering promised services to a customer. The Company has concluded that revenue from the services provided should be recognized as services are rendered. The Company's payment terms range from 0 to 30 days from the invoice date.
(h)  Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income for the year by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the relevant year. Diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing the net income applicable to common shares by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding and all additional common shares that would have been outstanding, if potentially dilutive instruments were converted.
(i)  Financial Instruments
All financial instruments are initially recorded at fair value at the time of acquisition. The Company aggregates its financial instruments in accordance with IFRS 9, Financial Instruments, into classes based on their nature and characteristics. Management determines the classification when the instruments are initially recognized, which is normally the date of the transaction. The Company's accounting policy for each class of financial instruments is as follows:
F-64

BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)

                       
2.  Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

(j)  Financial Instruments (continued)
Amortized cost
This category includes financial assets that are held within a business model with the objective to hold the financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows that meet the solely principal and interest ("SPPI") criterion, and financial liabilities which are not required, and for which the Company has not elected to subsequently record at fair value through profit or loss.
Financial instruments in this category are initially recognized at fair value plus directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequently, these instruments are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial instrument and of allocating interest over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument, or, where appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition. Financial assets are adjusted for any expected credit losses (“ECLs”).
Financial instruments in this category include cash, trade and other receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to related parties and long-term debt.

Impairment of Financial Assets at Amortized Cost
The Company recognizes a loss allowance for expected credit losses on cash and trade and other receivables. The amount of expected credit losses is updated at each reporting date to reflect changes in credit risk since initial recognition of the respective financial instrument. The Company recognizes lifetime ECLs for trade receivables. The expected credit losses on these financial assets are estimated using a provision matrix based on the Company’s historical credit loss experience, adjusted for factors that are specific to the debtors, general economic conditions and an assessment of both the current as well as the forecast direction of conditions at the reporting date, including time value of money where appropriate. For all other financial instruments, the Company recognizes lifetime ECLs when there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition. However, if the credit risk on the financial instrument has not increased significantly since initial recognition, the Company measures the loss allowance for that financial instrument at an amount equal to 12-month ECLs. Lifetime ECLs represent the expected credit losses that will result from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument. In contrast, 12-month ECLs represents the portion of lifetime ECL that is expected to result from default events on a financial instrument that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date.

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BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)


2.  Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

(k)  Leases in accordance with IFRS 16, adopted January 1, 2019
Lessee
At the inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the commencement date of the lease. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset, less any lease incentives received. The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term. In addition, the right-of-use assets are adjusted for impairment losses, if any. The estimated useful lives and recoverable amounts of right-of-use assets are determined on the same basis as those of property, plant and equipment. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company's incremental borrowing rate. The lease liability is subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases (lease term of 12 months or less) and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value. The Company recognizes the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Lessor
At commencement date, the Company recognizes assets held under finance leases in its statement of financial position as a receivable at the amount equal to the net investment in the lease. The net investment in the lease is calculated as the present value of lease payments, using the interest rate implicit in the lease. For subleases, if the interest rate implicit in the sublease cannot be readily determined, the Company uses the discount rate under the primary lease. The Company recognizes finance income over the lease term using the effective interest rate method.
F-66

BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)


2.1.  Newly Adopted Standards and Interpretations
IFRS 16 Leases
In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16, Leases ("IFRS 16"), which set out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract. Under IFRS 16, the majority of off balance sheet leases became on balance sheet liabilities. The Company has applied IFRS 16 with an initial application date of January 1, 2019, in accordance with the transitional provisions specified in IFRS 16.
The Company has applied the following practical expedients:
(i) The Company applied the simplified transition approach and did not restate comparative information. As a result, the Company recognized the cumulative effect of initially applying IFRS 16 as an adjustment to the retained earnings as at January 1, 2019.
(ii) The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases (lease term of 12 months or less) and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value.
The Company has performed an evaluation of the impact of IFRS 16 on its financial statements and based on the analysis performed, has identified a number of leases which have a remaining term of 12 months or less at January 1, 2019. The Company has accounted for these as short-term leases with no adjustments upon adoption of IFRS 16. The Company did not have any significant adjustments upon adoption of IFRS 16.
IFRIC 23 Uncertainty Over Income Tax Treatments
In June 2017, the IASB issued IFRIC 23, Uncertainty Over Income Tax Treatments (“IFRIC 23”) to clarify the accounting for uncertainties in income taxes. The interpretation committee concluded that an entity shall consider whether it is probable that a taxation authority will accept an uncertain tax treatment. If an entity concludes it is probable that the taxation authority will accept an uncertain tax treatment, then the entity shall determine taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses and credits or tax rates consistently with the tax treatment used or planned to be used in its income tax filings. If an entity concludes it is not probable that the taxation authority will accept an uncertain tax treatment, the entity shall reflect the effect of uncertainty in determining the related taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses and credits or tax rates. Effective January 1, 2019, the Company has adopted this interpretation and there was no material impact to the financial statements upon the adoption.

2.1  Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncement Not Yet Adopted
IAS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements ("IAS 1 ") and IAS 8 - Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors ("IAS 8") were amended in October 2018 to refine the definition of materiality and clarify its characteristics. The revised definition focuses on the idea that information is material if omitting, misstating or obscuring it could reasonably be expected to influence decisions that the primary users of general purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020. Earlier adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt these amendments as of their effective date, and is currently assessing the impacts on adoption.
F-67

BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)


3.   Inventories

   
As at
December 31, 2019
   
As at
December 31, 2018
 
Raw materials
 
$
206,545,995
   
$
30,157,357
 
Finished goods
   
3,589,964
     
-
 
   
$
210,135,959
   
$
30,157,357
 

During the year ended December 31, 2019, inventories expensed to cost of sales was $488,391,447 (December 31, 2018 - $573,502,832).

4.  Property, Plant and Equipment

   
Buildings and leasehold improvements
   
Machinery and equipment
   
Furniture and appliances
   
Computing and communications equipment
   
Total
 
Cost
                             
At January 1, 2018
 
$
-
   
$
13,231,933
   
$
15,956,684
   
$
8,127,482
   
$
48,395,099
 
Additions
   
650,000,000
     
21,815,727
     
611,204
     
-
     
672,426,931
 
At December 31, 2018
 
$
650,000,000
   
$
35,047,660
   
$
16,567,888
   
$
8,127,482
   
$
720,822,030
 
                                         
Accumulated Amortization
                                       
At January 1, 2018
 
$
-
   
$
2,992,439
   
$
9,467,504
   
$
4,173,439
   
$
27,712,382
 
Additions
   
65,000,000
     
6,359,528
     
3,014,964
     
1,625,508
     
76,000,000
 
At December 31, 2018
 
$
65,000,000
   
$
9,351,967
   
$
12,482,468
   
$
5,798,947
   
$
103,712,382
 
                                         
Net book value at
                                       
December 31, 2018
 
$
585,000,000
   
$
25,695,693
   
$
4,085,420
   
$
2,328,535
   
$
617,109,648
 

   
Buildings and leasehold improvements
   
Machinery and equipment
   
Furniture and appliances
   
Computing and communications equipment
   
Total
 
Cost
                             
At January 1, 2019
 
$
650,000,000
   
$
35,047,660
   
$
16,567,888
   
$
8,127,482
   
$
720,822,030
 
Additions
   
628,928,259
     
7,558,370
     
114,400
     
-
     
636,601,029
 
At December 31, 2019
 
$
1,278,928,259
   
$
42,606,030
   
$
16,682,288
   
$
8,127,482
   
$
1,357,423,059
 
                                         
Accumulated Amortization
                                       
At January 1, 2019
 
$
65,000,000
   
$
9,351,967
   
$
12,482,468
   
$
5,798,947
   
$
103,712,382
 
Additions
   
65,000,000
     
4,155,000
     
629,000
     
1,625,000
     
71,409,000
 
At December 31, 2019
 
$
130,000,000
   
$
13,506,967
   
$
13,111,468
   
$
7,423,947
   
$
175,121,382
 
                                         
Net book value at
                                       
December 31, 2019
 
$
1,148,928,259
   
$
29,099,063
   
$
3,570,820
   
$
703,535
   
$
1,182,301,677
 

As at December 31, 2019, assets included in leasehold improvements that were not available for use and therefore not amortized, amounted to $628,928,259 (December 31, 2018 - $nil).
F-68

BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)


5.  Long-term Debt

 
 
As at
December 31, 2019
   
As at
December 31, 2018
 
(a) Term loan - bearing interest at 10.91% per annum, monthly payments of $4,572,590, 120-month term, maturing in June of 2027
 
$
185,416,646
   
$
210,416,667
 
(b) Term loan - bearing interest at 11.91% per annum, monthly payments of $5,101,214, 36-month term, maturing in June of 2022
   
126,583,336
     
-
 
     
311,999,982
     
210,416,667
 
Less: current portion
   
(62,923,381
)
   
(15,429,256
)
Long-term portion
 
$
249,076,601
   
$
194,987,411
 


(a)
On June 12, 2017, the Company entered into a 120-month loan agreement with Banco Caja Social for an amount of $250,000,000. The loan has an effective interest rate of 10.91% and monthly payments of $4,572,590 is required.


(b)
On June 10, 2019, the Company entered into a 36-month loan agreement with Bancolombia for an amount of $151,900,000. The loan has an effective interest rate of 11.91% and monthly payments of $5,101,214 is required.

6.  Share Capital

(a) Authorized, issued and outstanding
The Company is authorized to issue 52,000 common shares with a par value of $1,000.

 
   Number of common shares       Share capital  
Balance – December 31, 2018 and 2019
   
52,000
   
$
52,000,000
 

7.  Restricted Retained Earnings

According to Colombian trade law, 10% of net income for each year must be transferred to restricted retained earnings, until the balance is equivalent to at least 50% of share capital. Mandatory restricted retained earnings cannot be distributed before the Company's liquidation, but can be used to absorb or reduce losses.
As at December 31, 2019, the restricted retained earnings amounted to $16,764,000 (December 31, 2018 - $13,706,320). The Company was not in any causes of dissolution.
F-69

BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)


8.  Revenue

The Company’s trade revenue for each respective year are comprised of the following:

   
Year ended
December 31, 2019
   
Year ended December 31, 2018
 
Revenue from sale of goods
 
$
1,262,446,466
   
$
1,055,876,182
 
Revenue from provision of services
   
63,185,064
     
1,742,402
 
Total
 
$
1,325,631,530
   
$
1,057,618,584
 
In each respective year, all revenues were generated from domestic customers and no customers accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s revenues. The majority of the revenues were generated from individual customers.

9.  Other Income

   
Year ended
December 31, 2019
   
Year ended
December 31, 2018
 
Rental income
 
$
34,664,443
   
$
54,599,582
 
Miscellaneous
   
912,533
     
10,524,213
 
Total
 
$
35,576,976
   
$
65,123,795
 

10.  Finance costs

   
Year ended
December 31, 2019
   
Year ended
December 31, 2018
 
Bank fees
 
$
6,031,711
   
$
2,208,612
 
Interest on loans
   
139,325,558
     
49,501,178
 
Other interest income
   
(7,082
)
   
(21,255,376
)
Total
 
$
145,350,187
   
$
30,454,414
 

11.  Related Party Transactions and Balances

All amounts either due to or from related parties, unless disclosed otherwise, are non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand. Transactions undertaken with related parties during the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

(a)  Transactions with shareholders, officers and companies controlled by shareholders, officers and/or their families

 
Year ended
December 31, 2019
Year ended
December 31, 2018
Occupancy
 $      37,682,917
     $        16,692,000
Interest expense
         94,883,408
               14,731,243
Total
 $     132,566,325
$         31,423,243

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BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)


11.  Related Party Transactions and Balances (continued)

(a)  Key management compensation

 
Year ended
December 31, 2019
Year ended
December 31, 2018
Salary and short-term benefits
 $          40,617,000
$            37,405,243

As at December 31, 2019, shareholders advanced a total of $827,770,119 (December 31, 2018: $477,707,381) for certain expenses of the Company. The advance bears a monthly interest rate of 1.5% and monthly payments of $7,906,951 (December 31, 2018: $7,906,951) were made. The advance is unsecured.

12.  Income Tax

The Company's Colombian corporate income tax rate is 33% for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.

 
2019
2018
Net income before income taxes
$              213,985,840
$              50,259,782
Non-deductible expenses (income)
(93,044,907)
9,385,561
Income subjected to income taxes
120,940,933
59,645,343
Income tax expense
$              39,910,508
$              19,683,000

13.  Financial Instruments

The Company is exposed to risks that arise from its use of financial instruments. This note describes the Company’s objectives, policies and processes for managing those risks and the methods used to measure them. Further quantitative information pertaining to these risks is presented throughout the financial statements.
There have been no substantive changes in the Company’s exposure to financial instrument risks, its objectives, policies and processes for managing those risks, or the methods used to measure them since December 31, 2018, unless otherwise stated.
(a)  Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of a potential loss to the Company if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company has exposure to credit risk from its cash and trade and other receivables. The risk exposure is limited to their carrying amounts at the statement of financial position date. The risk for cash is mitigated by holding these balances with highly-rated financial institutions. The Company therefore does not expect any credit losses on its cash.
The Company uses an allowance matrix to measure the ECLs of trade receivables from customers. Rates are calculated separately for exposures based on the following common credit risk characteristic – the age of the customer relationship.
F-71

BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)


13. Financial Instruments (continued)
The following table provides information about the exposure to credit risk and ECLs for trade receivables due from customers as at December 31, 2019.

   
Weighted average loss rate
   
Gross carrying amount
   
Loss allowance
 
Current (30 days or less)
   
0
%
 
$
82,892,753
   
$
-
 
31-60 days
   
0
%
   
46,230,719
     
-
 
61-90 days
   
0
%
   
14,394,470
     
-
 
Greater than 90 days
   
0
%
   
29,481,860
     
-
 
           
$
172,999,802
   
$
-
 

The following table provides information about the exposure to credit risk and ECLs for trade receivables due from customers as at December 31, 2018.

   
Weighted average loss rate
   
Gross carrying amount
   
Loss allowance
 
Current (30 days or less)
   
0
%
 
$
110,564,992
   
$
-
 
31-60 days
   
0
%
   
29,851,416
     
-
 
61-90 days
   
0
%
   
9,790,649
     
-
 
Greater than 90 days
   
0
%
   
-
     
-
 
           
$
150,207,057
   
$
-
 
The Company has assessed that there is no concentration of credit risk, see also Note 8.

(b)  Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet the financial obligations associated with its financial liabilities as they come due. The Company manages liquidity risk through the management of its capital structure. As at December 31, 2019, the Company had negative working capital of $701,901,091. (December 31, 2018 – $222,943,092).
         
Payments due by period
 
   
Total
   
<1 year
   
1-3 years
   
> 3 years
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
 
$
48,716,122
   
$
48,716,122
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Due to related parties
   
827,770,119
     
827,770,119
     
-
     
-
 
Long-term debt
   
311,999,982
     
62,923,381
     
249,076,601
     
-
 
Total
 
$
1,188,486,223
   
$
939,409,622
   
$
249,076,601
   
$
-
 
                                 
F-72

BREEZE LABORATORY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)


13. Financial Instruments (continued)
(c)  Market risk
(i)  Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that a variation in exchange rates between the Colombian Pesos and other foreign currencies will affect the Company’s operations and financial results. The Company does not have significant exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations.
(ii)  Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company’s long-term debt bears interest as detailed in Note 5. As at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had no hedging agreements in place.

14.  Capital Management

When managing capital, the Company’s objective is to ensure the entity continues as a going concern as well as to achieve optimal returns to its shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders. Management adjusts the capital structure as necessary in order to support the operation. Management does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management, but rather relies on the expertise of the Company’s management to sustain the future development of the business. The Company considers its capital structure to consist of share capital and retained earnings.
Management considers its approach to capital management to be appropriate given the relative size of the Company. There were no changes in the Company’s approach to capital management during the period. The Company is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements.

15.  Subsequent Events

(a)  Novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19’)
The Company’s operations could be significantly adversely affected by the effects of a widespread global outbreak of a contagious disease, including the recent outbreak of respiratory illness caused by COVID-19. The Company cannot accurately predict the impact COVID-19 will have on its operations and the ability of others to meet their obligations with the Company, including uncertainties relating to the ultimate geographic spread of the virus, the severity of the disease, the duration of the outbreak, and the length of travel and quarantine restrictions imposed by governments of affected countries. In addition, a significant outbreak of contagious diseases in the human population could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of many countries, resulting in an economic downturn that could further affect the Company’s operations and ability to finance its operations.

(b)  Sale of Building
On October 20, 2020, the Company completed the sale of a building located at CL 35 SUR 69C 36 to a third party for consideration of $660,000,000.

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GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)





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Calle 93 No. 15 – 40 Piso 4
Bogotá, Colombia
Tel: +57 (1) 256 30 04
www.mazars.com.co
 
 
 

Independent Auditors’ Report

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position of Grupo Farmacéutico Cronomed S.A.S. (the ‘Company’), as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2019, and the related consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2019 and the related notes (collectively referred to as the ‘Financial Statements’).
In our opinion, the Financial Statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2019, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Basis for Opinion

These Financial Statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s Financial Statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the Financial Statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the Financial Statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the Financial Statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.



/s/Carlos Andres Molano
Carlos Andres Molano
Partner


We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2020.
Mazars Colombia SAS
December 16, 2020


Mazars Colombia SAS
NIT: 830.055.030 – 9
F-75

GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
As at December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)
                   
   
Notes
   
2019
   
2018
 
                   
Assets
                 
Current
                 
Cash
   
4
   
$
143,081
   
$
54,459
 
Trade and other accounts receivable
   
17
     
562,886
     
694,950
 
Inventories
   
5
     
1,189,748
     
1,293,710
 
Prepaids and other assets
           
30,969
     
80,529
 
Income taxes recoverable
   
9
     
14,805
     
39,397
 
             
1,941,489
     
2,163,045
 
Property, plant and equipment
           
4,001
     
996
 
Right of use assets
   
6
     
13,679
     
-
 
Total Assets
         
$
1,959,169
   
$
2,164,041
 
                         
Liabilities
                       
Current
                       
Trade and other accounts payable
   
17
   
$
967,730
   
$
994,576
 
Current portion of long-term debt
   
7
     
37,971
     
90,259
 
Current portion of lease liability
   
6
     
14,617
     
-
 
Current portion of due to related party
   
8
     
9,280
     
4,640
 
Sales taxes payable
           
34,225
     
20,359
 
             
1,063,823
     
1,109,834
 
Long-term debt
   
7
     
27,445
     
-
 
Due to related party
   
8
     
500,000
     
500,000
 
Payments received in advance
           
9,510
     
25,379
 
Deferred income tax liabilities
   
9
     
3,184
     
2,609
 
Total Liabilities
         
$
1,603,962
   
$
1,637,822
 
                         
Shareholders' Equity
                       
Share capital
   
10
   
$
670,000
   
$
670,000
 
Retained earnings
           
(333,312)

   
(162,300)

Restricted retained earnings
   
11
     
18,519
     
18,519
 
Total Equity
           
355,207
     
526,219
 
Total Liabilities and Equity
         
$
1,959,169
   
$
2,164,041
 
                         
Subsequent Events
   
19
                 
                         

         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F-76

GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
As at December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)
                   
   
Notes
   
2019
   
2018
 
                   
Operating revenue
                 
Sale of pharmaceutical products
   
12
   
$
4,377,912

 
$
4,022,889

Conditional discounts
           
(352,237)

   
(607,033)

Loyalty discounts
           
(15,019)

   
-

Sales returns
           
(147,071)

   
(88,525)

             
3,863,585
     
3,327,331
 
Cost of sales
   
5
     
2,391,317
     
2,257,847
 
Gross profit
         
$
1,472,268
   
$
1,069,484
 
                         
Operating expenses
                       
Administrative expenses
   
13
   
$
472,063
   
$
456,993
 
Sales expenses
   
14
     
884,244
     
919,825
 
             
1,356,307
     
1,376,818
 
Operating profit (loss)
         
$
115,961
   
$
(307,334)

                         
Other income (expense)
                       
Other income
   
15
   
$
27,414


$
91,796

Other expenses
   
16
     
(96,683)


 
(72,500)

Interest expenses
           
(98,305)


 
(91,503)

             
(167,574)


 
(72,207)

Income (loss) before taxes
         
$
(51,613)


$
(379,541)

               
       
Current income tax
   
9
     
99,401

   
30,582

Deferred income tax
   
9
     
(575)

   
(2,609)

Local tax
           
20,573

   
16,926

Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss)
         
$
(171,012)

 
$
(424,440)

               
     
Weighted average number of outstanding shares, basic and diluted
     
134

   
134

Basic and diluted earnings per share
         
$
(1,276.21)

 
$
(3,167.46)

                         

         
                         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-77


GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of Shares
 
 
Share Capital
 
 
Retained Earnings
 
 
Restricted Retained Earnings
 
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2017
 
 
134
 
 
$
670,000
 
 
$
242,341
 
 
$
38,318
 
 
$
950,659
 
 
Net loss and comprehensive loss for the period
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
(424,440)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(424,440)
 
 
Transfer to restricted retained earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
19,799
 
 
 
(19,799)
 
 
 
-
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
 
 
134
 
 
$
670,000
 
 
$
(162,300)
 
 
$
18,519
 
 
$
526,219
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
 
 
134
 
 
$
670,000
 
 
$
(162,300)
 
 
$
18,519
 
 
$
526,219
 
 
Net loss and comprehensive loss for the period
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
(171,012)
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
(171,012)
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2019
 
 
134
 
 
$
670,000
 
 
$
(333,312)
 
 
$
18,519
 
 
$
355,207
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-78

GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
As at December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)
             

 
2019
   
2018
 
Operating Activities
   
   
Net loss for the period
 
$
(171,012)

 
$
(424,440)

Items not affecting cash:
     
     
Depreciation on property, plant and equipment
   
9,454

   
28,326

Depreciation on right-of-use assets
   
86,431

   
-

Lease interest expense differential
   
8,328

   
-

     
(66,799)

   
(396,114)

Net changes in non-cash working capital
     
     
Trade and other accounts receivables
   
132,064

   
(71,432)

Inventories
   
103,962

   
24,116

      Prepaids
   
49,560

   
60,036

      Income taxes recoverable
   
24,592

   
(64,844)

Trade and other accounts payable
   
(26,846)

   
135,887

Payments received in advance
   
(15,869)

   
25,379

Sales taxes payable
   
13,866

   
24,601

Deferred income tax liabilities
   
575

   
(100,695)

Cash Flows Used in Operating Activities
 
$
215,105

 
$
(363,066

Investing Activities
     
     
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
   
(12,459)

   
(12,385)

Cash Flows Provided by (Used In) Investing Activities
 
$
(12,459)

 
$
(12,385)

Financing Activities
     
     
Proceeds from long-term debt
   
52,000

   
500,000

Payment of long-term debt
   
(72,203)

   
(454,932)

Principal paid on lease liabilities
   
(85,492)

   
-

Interest paid on lease liabilities
   
(8,329)

   
-

Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities
 
$
(114,024)

 
$
45,068

       
     
Net Increase in Cash During the Period
   
88,622

   
(330,383)

Cash, Beginning of Period
   
54,459

   
384,842

Cash, End of Period
 
$
143,081

 
$
54,459

       
     
Supplementary information
             
Interest paid
 
$
75,124
     
67,190

                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-79


GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)


Nature of Business

Grupo Farmacéutico Cronomed S.A.S. (the “Company”) was incorporated on March 11, 2005, and registered on March 16, 2005 by means of public deed number 0000633 of Notary 25 of Bogotá D.C., Colombia, under number 00981754 of book IX. The head office, principal address and registered office of the Company is Carrera 72 M Bis # 37 B - 24 Sur Barrio Carvajal, Bogota, Colombia.
The following activities are included under the Company’s main corporate purpose: to manufacture, sell, export, and commercialize all types of products for pharmaceutical use, always supplied under the appropriate license or authorization provided in accordance with applicable law.

1.
Basis of presentation
(a)
Statement of compliance

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared using accounting policies in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”) applicable to the preparation of these consolidated financial statements.

The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2019 were authorized for issuance by the Legal Representative of the Company on December 16, 2020.
.
(b)
Basis of measurement
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except where noted otherwise.
(c)
Functional and presentation currency
The consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands of Colombian pesos, unless otherwise stated, which is the Company’s functional currency.

(d)
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Labcofarm Laboratorios S.A.S (“Labcofarm”), with intercompany balances and transactions eliminated on consolidation. Subsidiaries are those entities over which the Company has control, which exists when the Company has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity and is exposed to the variable returns from its activities.
Labcofarm was incorporated in accordance with Colombian law on November 20, 2013, domiciled in Bogotá (Colombia). The Company acquired 100% of the shares of Labocofarm in 2017. Its corporate purpose is: the production, wholesale and retail commercialization of various products for use in medicine, odontology, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, perfumes and toiletries, production and commercialization of various types of products for human consumption, household products, equipment, certain products and raw materials, the import and export of various products for national consumption, and commercialization of various legal products in Colombia through specialized retailers.
F-80


GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)

1.
Basis of presentation (continued)
(e)
Going concern
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes that the Company will be able to continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company has been able to secure long-term debt (Note 7) from banks and related parties (Note 8) to fund its ongoing operations and business activities.
These consolidated financial statements do not reflect the adjustments to the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the reported expenses and classifications in the consolidated statement of financial position that may be necessary were the Company unable to continue as a going concern and these adjustments could be material.
The business of selling pharmaceutical goods does not involve a high degree of risk. However, there can be no assurance that current business development programs will result in profitable operations. The Company’s continued existence is dependent upon the purchase of raw materials, conversion of raw materials to inventory, the sale of said inventory, the achievement of profitable operations, or the ability of the Company to raise alternative financing, if necessary, or alternatively upon the Company’s ability to dispose of its assets and operations on an advantageous basis.
As at December 31, 2019, the Company has a net loss of $171,012 (2019 – $424,440).
(f)
Estimates and critical judgements made by management
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and contingent liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The consolidated financial statements include estimates which, by their nature, are uncertain. The impacts of such estimates are pervasive throughout the consolidated financial statements, and may require accounting adjustments based on future occurrences.
Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised and may affect both the period of revision and future periods. While management believes that the estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those estimates and may impact the future results of operations. Items for which actual results may differ materially from these estimates are described in the following section.
(i)
Provisions
The Company estimates amounts to be settled in the future, including on contractual obligations, pending litigation and other liabilities.
Such estimates are subject to interpretations of the current facts and circumstances, forecast future events and estimates of the financial effects of such events.
(ii)
Expected credit losses on financial assets
The Company applies the IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on the days past due. The expected loss rates are estimated based on the payment profiles of sales over a period of 720 days before December 31, 2019 and the corresponding historical credit losses experienced within this period. The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and forward-looking information based on macroeconomic factors affecting the ability of the Company’s customers to settle the receivables.
F-81


GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)

1.
Basis of presentation (continued)
(f)
Estimates and critical judgements made by management (continued)
(iii)
Inventory recoverability
The future realization of the carrying amount of inventory is affected by future sales demand, inventory levels, and product quality. Inventory is inspected for loss of value due items such as to damages in packaging, expiry dates and decreases in selling value. Judgement and estimates are applied when performing such assessments based on historical experience and current facts and circumstances.
(iv)
Income taxes
Income taxes and tax exposures recognized in the financial statements reflect management's best estimate of the outcome based on the facts known at the reporting date. When the Company anticipates a future income tax payment based on its estimates, it recognizes a liability. The difference between the expected amount and the final tax outcome has an impact on current and deferred taxes.
In addition, when the Company incurs losses that cannot be associated with current or past profits, it assesses the probability of taxable profits being available in the future based on its budgeted forecasts. These forecasts are adjusted to take into account certain non-taxable income and expenses and specific rules on the use of unused credits and tax losses. When the forecasts indicate that sufficient future taxable income will be available to deduct the temporary differences, a deferred tax asset is recognized.
2.
Adoption of new accounting pronouncements

The Company has adopted the following new and amended accounting pronouncements for the period beginning January 1, 2019.

(a)
IFRS 16 Leases
In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16, Leases which replaced the previous guidance on leases, predominantly, IAS 17, Leases. This standard introduces a single lessee accounting model and requires a lessee to recognize all assets and liabilities arising from a lease. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with earlier application permitted for entities that apply IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers at or before the date of initial adoption of IFRS 16.
As at January 1, 2019, the Company adopted IFRS 16 in accordance with the transitional provisions stipulated in IFRS 16. The Company has applied the following practical expedients:
(i) The Company applied the modified retrospective approach and did not restate comparative information. As a result, any adjustment on initial application is recognized in opening retained earnings as at January 1, 2019.
(ii)  On transition to IFRS 16, the Company elected to apply the practical expedient to grandfather the assessment of which transactions are leases. The Company applied IFRS 16 only to contracts that were previously identified as leases. Contracts that were not identified as leases under IAS 17, and IFRIC 4, were not reassessed for whether there is a lease. The Company applied the definition of a lease under IFRS 16 to contracts entered into or changed on or after January 1, 2019.
F-82


GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)

2.
Adoption of new accounting pronouncements (continued)

(a) IFRS 16 Leases (continued)
In accordance with the practical expedients applied, the Company has recognized lease liabilities and right-of-use assets at the date of initial application for leases previously classified as operating leases in accordance with IAS 17. The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases (lease term of 12 months or less) and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value. The Company has also elected to account for leases for which the lease term ends within 12 months of the date of initial application as short-term leases. In addition, the Company has elected not to record depreciation of the right-of-use assets prior to the date of initial application. Upon transition to the new standard, lease liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments discounted at the Company's incremental borrowing rate as at January 1, 2019. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities were recognized on the consolidated statement of financial position.
As at January 1, 2019, the Company had one non-cancellable lease for a warehouse, resulting in the recognition of a lease liability and right-of-use asset in the amount of $85,583 with $nil cumulative difference recognized in retained earnings. The lease was previously assessed and reported as an operating lease in accordance with IAS 17. The incremental borrowing rate applied on the date of initial application is 13.92%. The right-of-use asset is amortized over 1.08 years, the lesser of lease term and useful life.
The following is the Company's policy for accounting for lease contracts in accordance with IFRS 16.
At the inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the commencement date of the lease. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset, less any lease incentives received. The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term. In addition, the right-of-use assets are adjusted for impairment losses, if any. The estimated useful lives and recoverable amounts of right-of-use assets are determined on the same basis as those of property and equipment.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company's incremental borrowing rate. The lease liability is subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value. The Company recognizes the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

(b) Adoption of IFRIC 23, Uncertainty Over Income Tax Treatments
IFRIC 23 clarifies the application of recognition and measurement requirements in IAS 12, Income taxes, when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. It specifically addresses whether an entity considers each tax treatment independently or collectively, the assumptions an entity makes about the examination of tax treatments by taxation authorities, how an entity determines taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and tax rates, and how an entity considers changes in facts and circumstances.
IFRIC 23 became effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with earlier application permitted. The Company has adopted this interpretation as of January 1, 2019 and has assessed no significant impact as a result of the adoption of this interpretation.
F-83


GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)

2.1
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncement Not Yet Adopted
IAS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements ("IAS 1 ") and IAS 8 - Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors ("IAS 8") were amended in October 2018 to refine the definition of materiality and clarify its characteristics. The revised definition focuses on the idea that information is material if omitting, misstating or obscuring it could reasonably be expected to influence decisions that the primary users of general purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020. Earlier adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt these amendments as of their effective date, and is currently assessing the impacts on adoption.

3.
Significant accounting policies
The principal accounting policies applied to the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below:
(a)
Financial instruments
The Company applies IFRS 9, and aggregates its financial instruments into classes based on their nature and characteristics. Management determines the classification when the instruments are initially recognized.
The Company’s accounting policy is as follows:
(i)
Measurement basis
Financial instruments are measured either at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) or at amortized cost. The table below lists the valuation methods used to determine the fair value of each financial instrument. During the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, there were no financial instruments subsequently measured at fair value.

 
Item
Measurement Method
 
Financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss
 
None
 
None
 
Financial instruments measured at amortized cost
 
Cash; Trade and other accounts receivable; Trade and other accounts payable
 
Carrying amount (approximates fair value due to short-term nature)
 
Long-term debt; Due to related parties
Carrying value at the effective interest rate which approximates fair value
(ii)
Impairment of financial assets
The Company applies the IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected credit loss allowance for all trade receivables.
(iii)
Fair value hierarchy
All financial instruments measured at fair value after initial recognition are categorized into one of three hierarchy levels for disclosure purposes. Each level reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the fair value measurements.
Level 1 - valuation based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;
Level 2 - valuation techniques based on inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3 - valuation techniques using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
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GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)

3.
Significant accounting policies (continued)
(b)
Income taxes
Income tax expense is comprised of current and deferred tax. Current and deferred income tax are recognized in the statement of operations except to the extent that they relate to a business combination or items recognized directly in equity or other comprehensive income, in which case the income tax is also recognized directly in equity or other comprehensive income. Current income taxes are the expected taxes payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted, or substantively enacted, at the end of the reporting period, and any adjustments to taxes payable in respect of previous years.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized in respect of all qualifying temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred income tax is determined on a non-discounted basis using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the financial position date and are expected to apply when the deferred tax asset or liability is settled. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the asset can be utilized.
At the end of each reporting period, the Company reassesses unrecognized deferred tax assets. The Company recognizes a previously unrecognized deferred tax asset to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset tax assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are presented as non-current.
(c)
Share capital
Financial instruments issued by the Company are classified as equity only to the extent that they do not meet the definition of a financial liability. The Company’s common shares are classified as equity instruments.
(d)
Provisions
Provisions are recognized for liabilities of uncertain timing or amount that have arisen as a result of past transactions, including legal or constructive obligations.  The provision is measured at the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.
(e)
Basic and diluted earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net loss for the year by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the relevant year. Diluted earnings per common share is computed by dividing the net income or loss applicable to common shares by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding and all additional common shares that would have been outstanding, if potentially dilutive instruments were converted.
(f)
Inventories
Inventories are comprised of raw materials and finished goods. Inventories are initially valued at cost and subsequently at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Inventory cost is determined on an average cost basis and any trade discounts and rebates are deducted from the purchase price. Raw material costs include the purchase cost of the materials, freight-in and duty. Finished goods include the cost of direct materials and manufacturing costs billed by third-party manufacturers.
Net realizable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories in the ordinary course of business, less all estimated costs of completion and costs necessary to make the sale. The determination of net realizable value requires significant judgment, including consideration of factors such as shrinkage, the aging of and future demand for inventory and contractual arrangements with customers. To the extent that circumstances have changed subsequently such that the net realizable value has increased, previous write-downs are reversed and recognized in net income (loss) in the year during which the reversal occurs.
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GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)

3.
Significant accounting policies (continued)
(g)
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s ordinary revenue is from contracts with customers. Revenue is recognized at the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the performance obligation. The transaction price is the amount of consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer. The consideration includes the fair value of the asset received or receivable from the sale of goods or services, net of any discounts, provisions for returns, value added taxes and other taxes.
Sales of goods involve a single performance obligation. The Company recognizes the revenue once the obligation has been fulfilled, which is when control over the goods and/or underlying services of the performance obligation have been transferred to the client, at a certain point in time. Such performance obligation is fulfilled at the time the good is delivered to the client. The sale of goods does not involve a significant financing component. The Company provides a 10% discount for payments received within 10 days of delivery and 5% discount for payments received within 30 days. The Company’s payment terms range from 30 to 90 days depending on the type of client (i.e. from distributor to retail seller).

4.
Cash

      2019     2018  
 
Petty cash
 
$
14
   
$
800
 
 
Banco de Bogota
   
62,808
     
32,893
 
 
Banco Davivienda
   
27,998
     
9,625
 
 
Banco Bancolombia
   
52,261
     
11,141
 
     Total
 
$
143,081
   
$
54,459
 
There are no restrictions on the cash balances.

5.
Inventories

      2019     2018  
 
Raw materials
 
$
701,176
   
$
621,399
 
 
Finished goods - Food products
   
86,281
     
607,164
 
 
Finished goods - Medications
   
321,362
     
65,147
 
 
Finished goods - Cosmetics
   
80,929
     
-
 
     Total
 
$
1,189,748
   
$
1,293,710
 
During the year, inventories expensed to cost of sales was $1,722,509 (2018 - $2,220,256). The cost of reducing the inventories to net realizable value is $61,022 (2018 - $39,434), due to the loss recognized for expired raw materials and packaging. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company has no inventories committed as security for liabilities.
Production is outsourced to third parties, thus the Company’s inventory of raw materials are stored at the warehouses of these manufacturers. The raw materials are returned as finished goods, which are stored at Company’s warehouses or are transferred directly to the clients.
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GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)

6.
Leases
(a)
Right-of-Use Assets

The following presents a reconciliation of the right-of-use assets:

 
Balance at January 1, 2019
 
$
85,583
 
 
Additions
   
14,527
 
 
Depreciation Expense
   
(86,431
)
 
Balance at December 31, 2019
 
$
13,679
 

(b)
Lease Obligation

The following presents a reconciliation of the lease obligation:

 
Balance at January 1, 2019
 
$
85,583
 
 
Additions
   
14,527
 
 
Interest expense
   
8,329
 
 
Lease payments
   
(93,822
)
 
Balance at December 31, 2019
 
$
14,617
 

The Company has leases for a warehouse and an administrative office, which began on January 11, 2016 and April 15, 2019, and will be ending on February 18, 2020 and February 7, 2020, respectively. All remaining lease payments totaling $14,863 are expected to be incurred within the next year. The incremental borrowing rate used in calculating all lease obligations is 13.92%.

7.
Long-term debt

     
2019
   
2018
 
 
(a) Loan from Banco de Bogota - bearing interest at 1.14 % per month, 36-month term, maturing in August of 2020
 
$
20,638
   
$
90,259
 
 
(b) Loan from Bancolombia – bearing interest at 1.04% per month, 36-month term, maturing in July of 2022
   
44,778
     
-
 
       
65,416
     
90,259
 
 
Less: current portion
   
37,971
     
90,259
 
 
Long-term potion
 
$
27,445
   
$
-
 

(a)
On August 28, 2017, the Company entered into a 36-month loan agreement with Banco de Bogota for an amount of $600,000 to finance payments to suppliers.
(b)
On July 10, 2019, the Company entered into a 36-month loan agreement with Bancolombia for an amount of $52,000 to finance payments to suppliers.
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GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)

8.
Related party transactions

All amounts either due to or from related parties, unless disclosed otherwise, are unsecured. Total revenue from the sale of pharmaceutical products to related parties amounted to $883,909 (2018 – $1,017,324). Included in trade and other accounts receivable are $92,207 (2018 – $160,177) from related parties for the sale of pharmaceutical products, none of the amounts are past due. Included in trade and other accounts payable include $27,708 (2018 – $nil) of interest expense payable on the shareholder loan noted in (i) below.
Transactions undertaken with related parties during the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:
(a)
Transactions with directors, officers and companies controlled by directors, officers and/or their families

     
2019
   
2018
 
 
Loan from shareholder (i)
 
$
509,280
   
$
504,640
 
 
Interest expense on shareholder loan (i)
   
74,300
     
16,250
 
 
Office equipment lease expense from shareholder (ii)
   
4,000
     
2,000
 

(i)
On November 8, 2018, the Company took out a loan from Inversiones Montearroyo Asociados SAS, a shareholder, for an amount of $500,000 to finance payments to suppliers and to pay down loan with Banco de Bogota. The loan is 36-months with monthly interest rate of 1.16% and is interest-only payments with full principal due upon maturity.
(ii)
On October 31, 2018, the Company begin leasing office equipment from Inversiones Montearroyo Asociados SAS, a shareholder, for a monthly amount of $1,000. The lease is month-to-month and ended during April 2020. This amount is included under Administrative expenses.

(b)
Key management compensation

     
2019
   
2018
 
 
Salary and short-term benefits
 
$
84,386
   
$
100,827
 

9.
Income Taxes

(a)
Effective tax rate reconciliation

The Company's Colombian corporate income tax rate is 33% for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. The rate is expected to apply for the full year.

     
2019
   
2018
 
 
Net loss before income taxes
 
$
(51,613
)
 
$
(379,541
)
 
Local tax
   
20,573
     
16,926
 
 
Non-deductible expenses
   
330,513
     
447,382
 
 
Expenses subject to income taxes
   
299,473
     
84,767
 
 
Income tax expense
 
$
98,826
   
$
27,973
 

(b)
Components of income tax expense

     
2019
   
2018
 
 
Current tax expense
 
$
99,401
   
$
30,582
 
 
Deferred tax expense
               
 
Temporary differences
   
(575
)
   
(2,609
)
 
Income tax expense
 
$
98,826
   
$
27,973
 

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GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)

(c)
Deferred income tax asset and liability

Deferred tax assets and liabilities have been offset where they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Company has the legal right and intent to offset.

 
Balance at December 31, 2017
$            103,304
 
Deferred income tax recovery
         (100,695)
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
2,609
 
Deferred tax liabilities
         575
 
Balance at December 31, 2019
 $                3,184

The Company has no accumulated non-capital losses for Colombian tax purposes.

10.
Share Capital

(a)
Authorized share capital
The Company is authorized to issue 200 common shares at $5,000 par value per share.
(b)
Issued and outstanding

   
2019
2018
 
134 common shares
$             670,000
$         670,000

11.
Restricted retained earnings


   
2019
2018
 
Restricted retained earnings
$              18,519
$           18,519
The Company is required to set aside as legal reserve 10% of its annual net income, until the restricted retained earnings’ balance reaches the equivalent of 50% of subscribed capital. This amount is not distributable prior to the Company’s liquidation, but it may be used to reduce annual net losses. Any amounts above the 50% mentioned above are freely available to the General Assembly of Shareholders.
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GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)

12.
Revenues
The following is the disaggregation of the Company’s gross revenue from contracts by major product type and geographic location:

 
 
December 31, 2019
 
Domestic (Colombia)
   
 
International
   
 
Total
 
 
Food products
 
$
924,270
   
$
-
   
$
924,270
 
 
Medication
   
2,868,337
     
-
     
2,868,337
 
 
Cosmetics
   
585,305
     
-
     
585,305
 
  Total
 
$
4,377,912
   
$
-
   
$
4,377,912
 

 
 
December 31, 2018
 
Domestic (Colombia)
   
 
International
   
 
Total
 
 
Food products
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
 
Medication
   
4,022,889
     
-
     
4,022,889
 
 
Cosmetics
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
  Total
 
$
4,022,889
   
$
-
   
$
4,022,889
 
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company earned 11.4% of its gross revenue from one customer (2018 – 8.2%).

13.
Administrative expenses

     
2019
   
2018
 
 
Personnel
 
$
267,325
   
$
113,561
 
 
Professional fees
   
65,940
     
110,903
 
 
General office
   
106,884
     
189,626
 
 
Travel, meals and entertainment
   
9,386
     
14,577
 
 
Depreciation
   
22,528
     
28,326
 
     Total
 
$
472,063
   
$
456,993
 

14.
Sales expenses

     
2019
   
2018
 
 
Personnel
 
$
522,645
   
$
287,773
 
 
Professional fees
   
24,001
     
438
 
 
Advertising
   
38,033
     
34,938
 
 
General office (a)
   
172,664
     
544,330
 
 
Travel, meals and entertainment
   
53,544
     
52,346
 
 
Depreciation
   
73,357
     
-
 
     Total
 
$
884,244
   
$
919,825
 

(a)
General office expense consists of building maintenance, utilities, communication, office supplies, equipment, bad debt, and other ad-hoc office expenses.
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GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)

15.
Other income

     
2019
   
2018
 
 
Reversal of provisions
 
$
-
   
$
40,000
 
 
Gain on sale of investments
   
-
     
8,000
 
 
Recoveries from insurance
   
6,000
     
-
 
 
Other
   
21,414
     
43,796
 
     Total
 
$
27,414
   
$
91,796
 


16.
Other expenses

     
2019
   
2018
 
 
Bank charges
 
$
21,793
   
$
19,144
 
 
Donations
   
10,033
     
-
 
 
Other (a)
   
64,857
     
53,356
 
     Total
 
$
96,683
   
$
72,500
 

(a)
Other expenses consists of tax on financial transactions, prior year costs and expenses, penalties, non-deductible expenses, and other extraordinary expenses.

17.
Financial Instruments

The Company is exposed to risks that arise from its use of financial instruments. This note describes the Company’s objectives, policies and processes for managing those risks and the methods used to measure them. Further quantitative information pertaining to these risks is presented throughout these consolidated financial statements.
There have been no substantive changes in the Company’s exposure to financial instrument risks, its objectives, policies and processes for managing those risks, or the methods used to measure them since December 31, 2018, unless otherwise stated.
(a)
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of a potential loss to the Company if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company has exposure to credit risk from its cash and trade and other accounts receivable. The risk exposure is limited to their carrying amounts at the statement of financial position date. The risk for cash is mitigated by holding these balances with highly-rated financial institutions. The Company therefore does not expect any credit losses on its cash.
The Company's trade and other accounts receivable balance consists of the following:
   
2019
2018
 
Trade accounts receivable from customers
$           650,457
$            747,802
 
Expected credit losses
                 (88,928)
              (62,927)
 
Net trade receivables
           561,529
             684,875
 
Other accounts receivables
1,357
10,075
 
 
 $            562,886
$            694,950
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GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)

17.
Financial Instruments (continued)
(a)
Credit risk (continued)
The Company provides credit to certain customers in the normal course of business and has established credit evaluation and monitoring processes to mitigate credit risk. Credit risk for customers is assessed on a case-by-case basis and a provision is recorded where required. As of December 31, 2019, the Company identified certain accounts that may result in a credit loss on its accounts receivable, for which expected credit losses are recognized.
The lifetime expected loss provision for trade accounts receivables due from customers is as follows:

 
 
December 31, 2019
 
 
Expected loss rate
Gross carrying amount
 
Loss provision
 
Current
 
1%
$             389,633
 $                 3,886
 
0-90 days past-due
 
5%
 167,135
 8,422
 
91-180 days past-due
 
50%
 22,747
 11,375
 
181-360 days past-due
 
80%
 8,860
 7,086
 
361-720 days past-due
 
90%
 39,227
 35,304
 
Greater than 720 days past-due
 
100%
 22,855
 22,855
       
$             650,457
 $               88,928


 
 
December 31, 2018
 
 
Expected loss rate
Gross carrying amount
 
Loss provision
 
Current
 
1%
 $             533,571
 $                 5,507
 
0-90 days past-due
 
5%
 140,890
 7,598
 
91-180 days past-due
 
27%
 19,861
 5,305
 
181-360 days past-due
 
78%
 22,197
 17,340
 
361-720 days past-due
 
87%
 31,283
 27,177
 
Greater than 720 days past-due
 
100%
 -
 -
       
 $             747,802
$               62,927

Movements in the expected credit losses that has been recognized for trade receivables are as follows:

     
Loss allowance
 
Balance at January 1, 2018
 
$                        13,668
 
Change in loss allowance
 
53,148
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
 
62,927
 
Change in loss allowance
 
26,001
 
Balance at December 31, 2019
 
$               88,928

As at December 31, 2019, one customer had total accounts receivable of $115,128, which accounted for 17.7% of total trade receivables from customers (2018 – $145,568 or 19.5%).
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GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)

17.
Financial Instruments (continued)

(b)
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet the financial obligations associated with its financial liabilities as they come due. The Company manages liquidity risk through the management of its capital structure. The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate credit facilities with suppliers of between 30 days and 180 days, and with financial entities between 30 days to more than one year. As at December 31, 2019, the Company had working capital of $877,666 (2018 – $1,053,211). The Company has the following undiscounted contractual obligations subject to liquidity risk as at December 31, 2019:

   
<1 year
1-3 years
> 3 years
 
 
Trade and other accounts payables
$             967,730
   $                         -
$               -
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt
37,971
-
-
 
 
Long-term debt
-
27,445
   
 
Due to related party
         9,280
500,000
-
 
   
$          1,014,981
$             527,445
$               -
 

(c)
Market risk
(i)
Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that a variation in exchange rates between the Colombian Pesos and other foreign currencies will affect the Company’s operations and financial results. The Company’s foreign currency risk is limited as it operations are based in Colombia and all transactions carried out with clients and supplies are domestic.
(ii)
 Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company’s long-term debt bears interest as detailed in Note 7. As at December 31, 2029 and 2018, the Company had no hedging agreements in place.

18.
Capital Management

The Company manages its cash and common shares as capital. The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain a flexible capital structure which optimizes the cost of capital at an acceptable risk level.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. To maintain or adjust its capital structure, the Company may attempt to issue new shares, issue new debt, acquire or dispose of assets or adjust the amount of cash on hand. In order to maximize ongoing production efforts, the Company does not pay out dividends.
Management considers its approach to capital management to be appropriate given the relative size of the Company. There were no changes in the Company’s approach to capital management during the period. The company is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements other than the restricted retained earnings discussed in Note 11.

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GRUPO FARMACEUTICO CRONOMED S.A.S.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Thousands of Colombian Pesos)


19.
 Subsequent events
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”), a global pandemic. Government measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, including the closure of non-essential businesses, had an impact on the Company's operations from the second quarter of 2020. Due to the rapid developments and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, it is not possible to predict the impact that COVID-19 will have on the Company's business, financial position and operating results in the future. In addition, it is possible that estimates in the Company's consolidated financial statements will change in the near term as a result of COVID-19 and the effect of any such changes could be material, which could result in, among other things, impairment of long-lived assets including intangibles. The Company is closely monitoring the impact of the pandemic on all aspects of its business.





 
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Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)




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Calle 93 No. 15 – 40 Piso 4
Bogotá, Colombia
Tel: +57 (1) 256 30 04
www.mazars.com.co
 
 
 

Independent Auditors’ Report

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of financial position of Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S. (the ‘Company’), as of December 31, 2019, and the related statements of loss and comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2019 and the related notes (collectively referred to as the ‘Financial Statements’).
In our opinion, the Financial Statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2019, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern
The accompanying Financial Statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the Financial Statements, the Company has a negative net equity at the end of the 2019 of 780 million pesos and an accumulated net loss at the end of 2019 of 729 million pesos that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The Financial Statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Basis for Opinion

These Financial Statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s Financial Statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the Financial Statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the Financial Statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the Financial Statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.



/s/Carlos Andres Molano
Carlos Andres Molano
Partner
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2020.
Mazars Colombia SAS
December 16, 2020



Mazars Colombia SAS
NIT: 830.055.030 – 9
F-96

Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S.
Statements of Financial Position
As at December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Stated in Colombian pesos)
                   
   
Notes
   
2019
   
2018
 
                   
Assets
                 
Current
                 
Cash
   
12
   
$
274,674,966
   
$
20,107,005
 
Trade and other receivables
   
12
     
128,906,808
     
114,513,881
 
Inventories
   
4
     
126,711,015
     
224,377,127
 
Prepaid expenses
           
12,333,307
     
102,869,654
 
           
$
542,626,096
   
$
461,867,667
 
                         
Property plant and equipment
   
6
     
9,416,650
     
20,716,654
 
Intangible Assets
   
5
     
1,700,004
     
2,550,000
 
Total Assets
         
$
553,742,750
   
$
485,134,321
 
                         
Liabilities
                       
Current
                       
Current portion of long-term debt
   
7, 12
   
$
223,553,471
   
$
128,135,923
 
Trade and other payables
   
8, 11, 12
     
520,574,492
     
211,820,202
 
Income tax payable
   
10
     
56,246,880
     
88,515,984
 
           
$
800,374,843
   
$
428,472,109
 
                         
Long-term debt
   
7, 12
     
180,431,900
     
72,554,848
 
Due to partners and shareholders
   
11, 12
     
-
     
22,369,762
 
Other accounts payable
   
8, 12
     
353,434,938
     
13,167,262
 
Total Liabilities
         
$
1,334,241,681
   
$
536,563,981
 
                         
Shareholders' Deficiency
                       
Share capital
   
9
     
200,000,000
     
200,000,000
 
Deficit
           
(980,498,931
)
   
(251,429,660
)
Total Shareholder's Deficiency
         
$
(780,498,931
)
 
$
(51,429,660
)
                         
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficiency
         
$
553,742,750
   
$
485,134,321
 
                         
Subsequent Events
   
17
                 
                         
                         


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-97

Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S.
Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
As at December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Stated in Colombian pesos)
                   
   
Notes
   
2019
   
2018
 
                   
Operating revenue
                 
Income from ordinary activities
   
14
   
$
1,337,561,832
   
$
842,468,532
 
Cost of sales
           
(847,520,243
)
   
(343,132,138
)
Gross profit
           
490,041,589
     
499,336,394
 
                         
Administrative expenses
   
15
     
(383,791,502
)
   
(110,236,575
)
Sales operating expenses
   
15
     
(650,820,729
)
   
(213,333,038
)
Total operating expenses
           
(1,034,612,231
)
   
(323,569,613
)
                         
Operating profit (loss)
           
(544,570,642
)
   
175,766,781
 
                         
Other income
   
14
     
22,804,740
     
989,495
 
Other expenses
   
15
     
(56,386,032
)
   
(9,674,218
)
Interest expense
           
(68,413,111
)
   
(40,771,695
)
Provision for credit losses
   
12
     
(81,760,406
)
   
(2,428,863
)
Total other income (expenses)
           
(183,754,809
)
   
(51,885,281
)
Income (loss) before tax
           
(728,325,451
)
   
123,881,500
 
                         
Income tax provision
   
10
     
743,820
     
48,731,218
 
                         
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss)
   
$
(729,069,271
)
 
$
75,150,282
 
                         
Weighted average number of outstanding shares, basic and diluted
   
9
     
20,000
     
8,887
 
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
   
9
   
$
(36,453.46
)
 
$
8,456.20
 
                         

         

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-98

Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S.
Statements of Changes in Equity
As at December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Stated in Colombian pesos)
                         
   
Notes
   
Share capital
   
Retained earnings (deficit)
   
Total equity
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
       
$
200,000,000
   
$
(251,429,660
)
 
$
(51,429,660
)
Net loss
         
-
     
(729,069,271
)
   
(729,069,271
)
Shares issuances
   
9
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Balance at December 31, 2019
         
$
200,000,000
   
$
(980,498,931
)
 
$
(780,498,931
)
                                 
                                 
   
Notes
   
Share capital
   
Retained earnings (deficit)
   
Total equity
 
Balance at December 31, 2017
         
$
85,090,000
   
$
(326,579,942
)
 
$
(241,489,942
)
Net income
           
-
     
75,150,282
     
75,150,282
 
Shares issuances
   
9
     
114,910,000
     
-
     
114,910,000
 
Balance at December 31, 2018
         
$
200,000,000
   
$
(251,429,660
)
 
$
(51,429,660
)
                                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-99

Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S.
Statements of Cash Flows
As at December 31, 2019 and 2018
(Stated in Colombian pesos)
             
   
2019
   
2018
 
             
Operating Activities
           
Net income (loss)
 
$
(729,069,271
)
 
$
75,150,282
 
Items not affecting cash:
               
Amortization
   
849,996
     
-
 
Depreciation
   
11,300,004
     
11,300,004
 
                 
Net changes in non-cash working capital:
               
Trade and other receivables (net)
   
(14,392,927
)
   
(45,291,881
)
Inventories
   
97,666,112
     
(193,295,495
)
Prepaid Expenses
   
90,536,347
     
(102,869,654
)
Trade and other payables
   
295,587,028
     
13,494,184
 
Income tax payable
   
(32,269,104
)
   
42,233,340
 
Due to partner and shareholders
   
(22,369,762
)
   
22,369,762
 
Other accounts payable
   
353,434,938
     
13,167,262
 
Cash Flows Provided By (Used in) Operating Activities
 
$
51,273,361
   
$
(163,742,196
)
Investing Activities
               
Acquisition of intangible assets
   
-
     
(2,550,000
)
Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities
 
$
-
   
$
(2,550,000
)
Financing Activities
               
Proceeds from share issuances
           
114,910,000
 
Repayment of long-term debt
   
(196,705,401
)
   
(145,520,444
)
Proceeds from long-term debt
   
400,000,000
     
181,167,000
 
Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities
 
$
203,294,599
   
$
150,556,556
 
                 
Net Increase in Cash During the Period
   
254,567,960
     
(15,735,640
)
Cash, Beginning of Period
   
20,107,005
     
35,842,644
 
Cash, End of Period
 
$
274,674,966
   
$
20,107,005
 
                 
Supplemental cash flow information
               
Taxes paid
 
$
-
   
$
8,174,000
 
Interest paid
 
$
-
   
$
325,000
 
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

F-100

KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)


Nature of Business
Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S. (“the Company”) is a private company incorporated on June 27, 2013 in Bogotá, Colombia. On July 2, 2013, the Company is registered under the Mercantile Registry of the Chamber of Commerce. The head office and principal address of the Company is Calle 93B No. 13 - 50 Bogotá, Colombia.
The Company is a producer of exotic fruit juices which works with local farmers and indigenous Amazonian communities to cultivate its products. The Company operates under the Mambe brand and sells its product in large Colombian retailers such as Carulla, Tostao’ Café & Pan, and Deli Reposteria. Recently, it has invested in the research and development of CBD-infused juices and chocolates.

1. Basis of Presentation
(a)  Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared using accounting policies in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”) applicable to the preparation of these financial statements.

These financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 were authorized for issuance by the Legal Representative of the Company on December 16, 2020.
(b)  Basis of measurement
These financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, under the historical cost convention except certain assets and financial instruments measured at fair value.
(c)  Functional and presentation currency
These financial statements are presented in Colombian pesos ("COP") unless otherwise noted, which is the Company’s functional currency.
(d)  Estimates and critical judgements made by management
The preparation of these financial statements, in conformity with IFRS, requires management to make judgments and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The financial statements include estimates which, by their nature, are uncertain. The impacts of such estimates are pervasive throughout the financial statements, and may require accounting adjustments based on future occurrences.
Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised and may affect both the period of revision and future periods. While management believes that the estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those estimates and may impact the future results of operations.
Allowance for credit losses
The Company makes an assessment of whether accounts receivable are collectable, based on an expected credit loss model which factors in changes in credit quality since the initial recognition of trade accounts receivable. A significant increase in credit risk is determined based on the financial condition as well as current and past payment history. The Company is not able to predict changes in the financial condition of its customers, and if circumstances related to its customers’ financial condition deteriorate, the estimates of the recoverability of trade accounts receivable could be materially affected and the Company could be required to record additional allowances. Alternatively, if the Company provides more allowances than needed, a reversal of a portion of such allowances in future periods may be required based on actual collection experience.
F-101

KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)
Income Taxes
Provisions for income taxes are based on statutory income tax rates and the amount of income earned in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Significant judgement is required in determining income tax provisions and the recoverability of deferred tax assets. The calculation of current and deferred income tax requires management to make estimates regarding the carrying values of assets and liabilities that include estimates of future cash flows and earnings related to such assets and liabilities, the interpretation of income tax legislation in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates, and the timing of reversal of temporary differences. The Company may adjust the balances in future periods based on updated tax laws and other circumstances. To the extent that these adjustments differ from original estimates, deferred tax assets and liabilities, net earnings, and comprehensive income will be affected in future periods.

2. Going Concern
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes that the Company will be able to continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. It will need to raise additional capital in the near term to fund its ongoing operations and business activities. While the Company has long-term debt (Note 7), majority investors plan to increase the capital stock of the company. However, there is no assurance if this financing will proceed as planned.
These financial statements do not reflect the adjustments to the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the reported expenses and classifications in the statement of financial position that may be necessary were the Company unable to continue as a going concern and these adjustments could be material.
The business of consumer goods does not involve a high degree of risk. However, there can be no assurance that current business development programs will result in profitable operations. The Company’s continued existence is dependent upon the purchase of raw materials, conversion of raw materials to inventory, the sale of said inventory, the achievement of profitable operations, or the ability of the Company to raise alternative financing, if necessary, or alternatively upon the Company’s ability to dispose of its assets and operations on an advantageous basis.
As at December 31, 2019, the Company has a net loss of $729,069,271 and a working capital deficiency of $257,748,747.

F-102

KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)

3. Significant Accounting Policies and Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

Adoption of new or amended accounting pronouncements

 (a)
IFRS 16 Leases
In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16, Leases which replaced the previous guidance on leases, predominantly, IAS 17, Leases. This standard introduces a single lessee accounting model and requires a lessee to recognize all assets and liabilities arising from a lease. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with earlier application permitted for entities that apply IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers at or before the date of initial adoption of IFRS 16.
As at January 1, 2019, the Company adopted IFRS 16 in accordance with the transitional provisions stipulated in IFRS 16. The Company has applied the following practical expedients:

(i)
The Company applied the modified retrospective approach and did not restate comparative information. As a result, any adjustment on initial application is recognized in accumulated deficit as at January 1, 2019.

(ii)
On transition to IFRS 16, the Company elected to apply the practical expedient to grandfather the assessment of which transactions are leases. Contracts that were not identified as leases under IAS 17, and IFRIC 4, Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease, were not reassessed for whether there is a lease. The Company applied the definition of a lease under IFRS 16 to contracts entered into or changed on or after January 1, 2019.
The adoption of IFRS 16 as at January 1, 2019 did not have a material impact on these financial statements.
         (b)       Adoption of IFRIC 23, Uncertainty Over Income Tax Treatments
IFRIC 23 clarifies the application of recognition and measurement requirements in IAS 12, Income taxes, when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. It specifically addresses whether an entity considers each tax treatment independently or collectively, the assumptions an entity makes about the examination of tax treatments by taxation authorities, how an entity determines taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and tax rates, and how an entity considers changes in facts and circumstances.
IFRIC 23 became effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with earlier application permitted. The Company has adopted this interpretation as of January 1, 2019 and has assessed no significant impact as a result of the adoption of this interpretation.
         (c)        Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncement Not Yet Adopted
IAS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements ("IAS 1 ") and IAS 8 - Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors ("IAS 8") were amended in October 2018 to refine the definition of materiality and clarify its characteristics. The revised definition focuses on the idea that information is material if omitting, misstating or obscuring it could reasonably be expected to influence decisions that the primary users of general purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020. Earlier adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt these amendments as of their effective date, and is currently assessing the impacts on adoption.

F-103

KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)

Significant accounting policies
         (a)        Inventories
Inventories consist of raw materials and finished products. Finished products include beverage produced and ready for commercialization. Consistent with IAS 2, the Company initially recognizes the inventory at purchase price plus costs of acquisition. Inventories are subsequently measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is determined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
At the period ended, if the net realizable value is greater than the cost, the Company will write-down the inventories to net realizable value. In a subsequent period, if the circumstances that previously caused inventories to be written down below cost no longer exist or when there is clear evidence of an increase in net realizable value because of changed economic circumstances, the amount of the write-down is reversed at the lower of the cost and the revised net realizable value.
         (b)        Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the assets' estimated useful lives.
Vehicles – Straight-line over 5 years
Computers - Straight-line over 1 - 3 years
An asset’s residual value, useful life and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and adjusted if appropriate. When parts of an item of plant, property and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components).
During their construction, property, plant and equipment are not subject to depreciation. When the asset is available for use, depreciation commences.
         (c)        Intangible Assets
Intangible assets with finite useful lives that are acquired separately are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses. Amortization is recognized on a straight-line basis over the assets' estimated useful lives.
Software License            3 years
Estimated useful lives and amortization methods are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives that are acquired separately are carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
         (d)        Impairment of Non-financial Assets
Impairment tests on goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are undertaken annually at the financial year-end. For long-lived assets and intangible assets with a finite life, the Company reviews their carrying amounts at the end of each reporting period to determine whether there is any indication that the carrying amount is not recoverable. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where the carrying value of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is written down accordingly.
If impairment losses are subsequently reversed, the carrying amount of the asset or cash-generating unit are increased, but not in excess of the amount that would have been determined if no impairment losses had been recognized in previous periods. The reversal of impairment losses will be recognized in the period’s profit or loss. This is not applicable for goodwill.
F-104

KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)
The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. Fair value is determined as the price that would be received to sell an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows resulting from the asset’s use and eventual disposition are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
When an individual asset does not generate independent cash flows, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Assets are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets. When a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation can be identified, corporate assets are also allocated to individual cash generating units, or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of cash-generating units for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can be identified.
An impairment loss is recognized in the statement of operations.
         (e)        Financial Instruments
Financial Assets
The Company measures its financial assets at Fair Value through Profit and Loss (“FVTPL”), Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (“FVOCI”), or amortized cost based on the business model of the asset.
The Company initially records financial assets at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction cost unless it is FVTPL.
The Company’s financial assets include cash, trade and other receivables, due to shareholders and due to partners and shareholders, which are subsequently measured at amortized cost. The Company applies the following policy: for a debt instrument, the business model consists of collecting contractual cash flows and holding financial assets, and payments are solely comprised of principal and interest. These assets are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, net of impairment losses.
Financial Liabilities
The Company measures its financial liabilities as Fair Value through Profit and Loss (“FVTPL”) or amortized cost. The Company’s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, other liabilities, and long-term debt, which are measured at amortized cost. The Company applies the following policy. Financial liabilities are required to be measured at amortized cost, unless it meets an exception under IFRS 9 or is irrevocably designated as FVTPL to produce more relevant information. Subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method.
Impairment
The Company is required to recognize expected credit losses (“ECLs”) for financial assets measured at amortized cost. Application of the general method depends on the following credit stages of the financial assets:
 Stage 1: For new receivables and for receivables that have not experienced a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, a loss allowance is recognized equal to the 12-month expected credit losses;
 Stage 2: For receivables that have experienced a significant increase in credit risk relative to the initial recognition of the financial asset, a loss allowance is recognized equal to the credit losses expected over the remaining life of the asset; and
 Stage 3 – For receivables considered to be credit-impaired, a loss allowance is recognized equal to credit losses expected over the remaining lifetime of the asset. Interest income is calculated based on the carrying amount of the asset, net of the loss allowance, rather than on its gross carrying amount.
The evaluation of the allowance for expected credit losses for the Company is performed collectively for Stage 1 and Stage 2 as the portfolio is composed of a large number of similar trade receivables.
F-105

KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)
For the purpose of measuring ECLs, a significant increase in credit risk is defined as either when the credit is 30 days past due or where has increasing doubts about the collectability of the credit. Credits are considered impaired when the borrower has experienced financial difficulties or there is a breach of contract. According to the Company's policy, loans that have no reasonable expectation of recovery are written off.
The expected credit loss is based on historical loss rates of the Company and comparable Colombian companies with consideration of forward looking information. The losses are probability-weighted and consider the time value of money.
Expected credit losses are recognized in income and netted against trade and other receivables.
         (f)         Income Taxes
Income tax expense is comprised of current and deferred tax. Current and deferred income tax are recognized in the statement of operations except to the extent that they relate to a business combination or items recognized directly in equity or other comprehensive income, in which case the income tax is also recognized directly in equity or other comprehensive income. Current income taxes are the expected taxes payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted, or substantively enacted, at the end of the reporting period, and any adjustments to taxes payable in respect of previous years.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized in respect of all qualifying temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred income tax is determined on a non-discounted basis using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the financial position date and are expected to apply when the deferred tax asset or liability is settled. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the asset can be utilized.
At the end of each reporting period, the Company reassesses unrecognized deferred tax assets. The Company recognizes a previously unrecognized deferred tax asset to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset tax assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are presented as non-current.
         (g)       Employee Benefits

Short-term employee benefits are employee benefits that are expected to be settled within 12 months after the end of the annual reporting period in which the employees render the related service. When an employee has rendered service to an entity during an accounting period, the entity shall recognize the undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for that service as a liability (accrued expense) or an expense. The liability is recorded at an undiscounted amount.

Post-employment benefits are employee that are payable after the completion of employment, which include defined benefit and defined contribution plans.

Other long-term employee benefits are all employee benefits other than short-term employee benefits, post-employment benefits and termination benefits.

Termination benefits are employee benefits provided in exchange for the termination of an employee's employment.

The Company provides loans to its employees at below-market rates. When an employee loan is extended that is not at market rate, the difference between the price of the loan and the fair value of the loan at market rate represents and employee benefit and is accounted for under IAS 19. The fair value of the loan is accounted for as a financial instrument under IFRS 9; refer to the discussion on financial instruments above.
F-106

KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)
         (h)       Share Capital
Financial instruments issued by the Company are classified as equity only to the extent that they do not meet the definition of a financial liability. The Company’s common shares are classified as equity instruments.
         (i)         Provisions
Provisions are recognized for liabilities of uncertain timing or amount that have arisen as a result of past transactions, including legal or constructive obligations.  The provision is measured at the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.
         (j)         Basic and Diluted Loss per Share
Basic loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss for the year by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the relevant year. Diluted loss per common share is computed by dividing the net income or loss applicable to common shares by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding and all additional common shares that would have been outstanding, if potentially dilutive instruments were converted.
         (k)        Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized at the amount of the transaction price that is allocated to the performance obligation. The transaction price is the amount of consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer.
The Company has two revenue streams related to contracts: juice products and transportation services to deliver juices, which are assessed as one performance obligation. The Company primarily sells the juice products to large, local retailers and grocers; revenue is only earned in Colombia. Revenue from juices and transportation is recognized once the performance obligation has been satisfied, which would be upon delivery to the customer. Juices and transportation services are invoiced separately; the transaction price for each product and service is determined based on the respective invoice.
Initially, the Company will require cash and not extend credit with newer customers. Once a relationship is built, a credit of 30 days before payment is due. For larger, well-known customers, a credit of 90 days is extended before payment is due. The Company does not offer refunds on its products.
4.  Inventories

   
As at
December 31, 2019
   
As at
December 31, 2018
 
Raw materials
 
$
43,672,263
   
$
84,808,522
 
Finished goods
   
83,038,752
     
139,568,605
 
   
$
126,711,015
   
$
224,377,127
 

The inventories are composed of raw material and finished product juices in references ALBA, VELA and FARO. During the year ended December 31, 2019, inventories expensed to cost of sales was $847,520,243(December 31, 2018 - $343,132,138). No write-downs have been recorded during the year-ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.
F-107

KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)

5.  Intangible Assets
   
Software license
 
Cost
     
At January 1, 2019
 
$
2,550,000
 
    Additions
   
-
 
    Disposals
   
-
 
At December 31, 2019
 
$
2,550,000
 
         
Accumulated Amortization
       
At January 1, 2019
 
$
-
 
Amortization
   
850,000
 
At December 31, 2019
       
         
Net book value at
       
December 31, 2018
 
$
2,550,000
 
Net book value at
       
December 31, 2019
 
$
1,700,004
 

6. Property, Plant and Equipment

   
Vehicles
   
Computer Equipment
   
Total
 
Cost
                 
At January 1, 2019
 
$
56,500,000
   
$
1,400,000
   
$
57,900,000
 
Additions
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
Disposals
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
At December 31, 2019
 
$
56,500,000
   
$
1,400,000
   
$
57,900,000
 
                         
Accumulated Depreciation
                       
At January 1, 2019
 
$
35,783,346
   
$
1,400,000
   
$
37,183,346
 
Depreciation
   
11,300,004
     
-
     
11,300,004
 
At December 31, 2019
 
$
47,083,350
   
$
1,400,000
   
$
48,483,350
 
Net book value at
                       
December 31, 2019
 
$
9,416,650
   
$
-
   
$
9,416,650
 

   
Vehicles
   
Computer Equipment
   
Total
 
Cost
                 
At January 1, 2018
 
$
56,500,000
   
$
1,400,000
   
$
57,900,000
 
Additions
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
Disposals
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
At December 31, 2018
 
$
56,500,000
   
$
1,400,000
   
$
57,900,000
 
                         
Accumulated Depreciation
                       
At January 1, 2018
 
$
24,483,342
   
$
1,400,000
   
$
25,883,342
 
Depreciation
   
11,300,004
     
-
     
11,300,004
 
At December 31, 2018
 
$
35,783,346
   
$
1,400,000
   
$
37,183,346
 
                         
Net book value at
                       
December 31, 2018
 
$
20,716,654
   
$
-
   
$
20,716,654
 

F-108


KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)

7.  Long-term Debt

                       
As at
   
As at
 
                       
December 31, 2019
   
December 31, 2018
 
Credit cards
                     
$
6,430,576
   
$
7,934,086
 
Financing Arrangement
                 
10,817,724
     
18,874,171
 
Bank loans
                                   
Principal
   
Interest rate
   
Issued
   
Maturity
                 
 
121,000,000
     
14.29
%
   
2017-06-07
     
2019-06-07
     
-
     
28,590,590
 
 
20,000,000
     
27.33
%
   
2017-09-21
     
2019-09-21
     
-
     
3,393,203
 
 
34,700,000
     
18.22
%
   
2018-02-19
     
2020-02-19
     
2,891,674
     
20,441,032
 
 
26,467,000
     
23.48
%
   
2018-05-31
     
2020-05-31
     
5,016,744
     
20,313,235
 
 
30,000,000
     
20.70
%
   
2019-08-30
     
2020-08-30
     
10,000,000
     
26,795,662
 
 
20,000,000
     
22.38
%
   
2018-10-25
     
2020-10-25
     
8,333,338
     
18,488,877
 
 
20,000,000
     
20.34
%
   
2018-12-14
     
2020-12-14
     
10,000,004
     
20,269,927
 
 
50,000,000
     
18.16
%
   
2019-04-30
     
2021-04-30
     
33,333,336
     
-
 
 
197,833,000
     
13.03
%
   
2019-05-30
     
2022-05-30
     
159,365,414
     
-
 
 
102,167,000
     
13.03
%
   
2019-05-30
     
2022-05-30
     
82,301,196
     
-
 
 
50,000,000
     
14.56
%
   
2019-12-04
     
2021-12-04
     
50,000,000
     
-
 
 
50,000,000
     
22.80
%
   
2018-04-03
     
2021-04-03
     
25,495,365
     
35,589,988
 
                               
$
403,985,371
   
$
200,690,771
 
Less: current portion
                   
$
223,553,471
   
$
128,135,923
 
Long-term portion
                   
$
180,431,900
   
$
72,554,848
 

Bank loans and credit cards are with the Banco de Bogota and Bancolombia. The financing arrangement is held with Banco de Occidente. For the year-ended December 31, 2019, interest paid was $nil (2018 - $325,000).
F-109


KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)

8.  Trade Payables and Other Liabilities

(a)  Trade and other payables

The following amounts are included in trade and other payables:

 
 
At December 31, 2019
   
At December 31, 2018
 
Trade payables (1)
 
$
362,765,414
   
$
202,423,029
 
Salaries & Bonus Payable (2)
   
129,529,089
     
1,624,923
 
Other Payables
   
28,279,989
     
7,772,250
 
 
 
$
520,574,492
   
$
211,820,202
 

(1)  This balance is composed mainly of amounts payable to suppliers of $256,865,001 and other costs and expenses payable of $69,031,511. As at December 31, 2020, the amounts payable to suppliers are as follows:

   
As at
 
Suppliers
 
December 31, 2019
 
Union Commercial
 
$
77,823,189
 
Bon Vibrant
   
53,357,264
 
Frutas Colombianas de Exportacion
   
36,923,787
 
Hot Fill
   
31,394,781
 
Distribuidora Cordoba
   
28,304,578
 
Compañia Internacional Agrofrut
   
14,828,200
 
Litografia Berna
   
8,141,851
 
Central de Insumos
   
3,922,554
 
Organic Evolution
   
1,444,047
 
Estibas y Huacales de la Loma
   
624,750
 
Cartonera Nacional
   
100,000
 
Total suppliers payable
 
$
256,865,001
 

(2)  The change in the account corresponds to a salary increase for Santiago Mora in the amount of $17,385,000 and Andrea Velasco Manager in the amount of $12,500,000.
(b)  Other accounts payable
Other accounts payable primarily includes advances from third parties. These advances are non-interest bearing and unsecured with no fixed terms of repayment. The amounts payable to third parties are as follows:

   
As at
   
As at
 
Third Party
 
December 31, 2019
   
December 31, 2018
 
Mora Peñuela Jose Maria
 
$
6,918,476
   
$
13,167,262
 
Sulliden Mining Capital Inc.
   
296,409,062
     
-
 
Vallita Petroleum
   
50,000,000
     
-
 
Viajes Zeppelin
   
107,400
     
-
 
Total other payables
 
$
353,434,938
   
$
13,167,262
 

F-110

KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)

9.  Share Capital

(a)  Authorized share capital
The Company is authorized to issue 1 million common shares.
(b)  Issued share capital

 
Shares Outstanding (#)
Shares Outstanding ($)
At January 1, 2018
                     8,509
              85,090,000
Shares issuances
                   11,491
            114,910,000
At December 31, 2018
                 20,000
         200,000,000
At December 31, 2019
                 20,000
         200,000,000
     
The Law on Corporations in Colombia requires the establishment of a Legal Reserve for the value of 10% of undistributed profits until 20% of the capital stock has been issued.
(c)  Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net loss attributable to common shareholders for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods. The basic and diluted loss per share amounts are the same as there are no instruments that have a dilutive effect.

10.Income Taxes

(a)  Income tax expense reconciliation

The Company's Colombian corporate income tax rate is 33% for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. The rate is expected to apply for the full year.

   
2019
   
2018
 
Net income before income taxes
 
-728,325,451
   
$
123,881,500
 
Adjusting items
   
730,579,451
     
- 30,796,652
 
Taxable income
   
2,254,000
     
93,084,848
 
Income tax expense (33%)
 
$
743,820
   
$
30,718,000
 

 
 
2019
   
2018
 
Corporate tax
 
$
743,820
   
$
30,718,000
 
Local tax
   
-
     
18,013,218
 
Total tax
 
$
743,820
   
$
48,731,218
 

(b)  Deferred Income Tax Asset and Liability

There are no temporary differences that gave rise to deferred assets or liabilities during the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.

F-111

KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)

11.Related Party Transactions and Balances
On occasion, the Company borrows from shareholders on an interest-free basis. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the due to partners and shareholders amount related to loans from Laura Londoño and Santiago Mora, who are a partner and shareholder, respectively. A partner is personnel who has the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity.
Included in other payables is $6,918,476 (2018 - $13,167,262) of an interest-free loan between the Company and a family member of a shareholder.
As at December 31, 2019, $84,164,534 (2018 - $nil) of legal expenses relate to fees for Santiago Mora’s legal representative.
Management compensation in the form of salaries and benefits was $102,163,307 for the year-ended December 31, 2019 and $nil for the year-ended December 31 2018.

12.Financial Instruments

 
As at
As at
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
Financial Assets
   
Cash
 $           274,674,966
 $             20,107,005
Trade and other receivables
                 128,906,808
                 114,513,881
 
 $           403,581,774
 $           134,620,886
Financial Liabilities 
   
Trade and other payables
 $           520,574,492
 $           211,820,202
Current portion of long-term debt
223,553,471
128,135,923
Due to partners
                                  -
                   22,369,762
Long-term debt
                 180,431,900
                 72,554,848
Other accounts payable
                 353,434,938
       13,167,262
 
 $        1,277,994,801
 $           448,047,997

The Company subsequently measures all financial assets and liabilities at amortized cost.
The Company is exposed to risks that arise from its use of financial instruments. This note describes the Company’s objectives, policies and processes for managing those risks and the methods used to measure them. Further quantitative information pertaining to these risks is presented throughout these financial statements.
There have been no substantive changes in the Company’s exposure to financial instrument risks, its objectives, policies and processes for managing those risks, or the methods used to measure them since December 31, 2018, unless otherwise stated.
(a)  Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of a potential loss to the Company if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company has exposure to credit risk from its cash and trade and other receivables. The risk exposure is limited to their carrying amounts at the statement of financial position date. The risk for cash is mitigated by holding these balances with Colombian financial institutions. The Company therefore does not expect any credit losses on its cash. As at December 31, 2019, $46,289,104 (2018 - $1,655,163) of the trade and other receivables balance relates to other receivables, which mainly consists of reserves for credits factored to third parties. The Company does not expect any credit losses on its other receivables. Therefore, expected credit loss is estimated only on the remaining trade receivables balances with customers of $84,511,118.
F-112

KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)
The Company's trade receivable from customers balance consists of the following:

Trade receivables from customers
Opening balance
            115,287,581
Origination
              80,940,304
Derecognition
(29,420,913)
Write-offs
 (82,295,854)
Ending balance
              84,511,118

 
As at
December 31, 2019
As at
December 31, 2018
Trade receivables from customers
 $                  84,511,118
 $              115,287,581
Expected credit loss
                     (1,893,415)
                   (2,428,863)
Net trade receivables
 $                  82,617,703
 $              112,858,718
The Company's change in expected credit loss is as follows:

 
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Opening balance
 $     697,756
 $     1,731,107
 $                -
 $     2,428,863
Originations
164,927
                 1,747
          64,979,887
65,146,561
Derecognitions
(16,758)
(897,146)
                         -
(913,904)
Remeasurement
(37,620)
          1,124,449
          16,440,920
               17,527,750
Transfer to Stage 1
   53,878
(53,878)
                         -
                               -
Transfer to Stage 2
(63,302)
               63,302
                         -
                               -
Transfer to Stage 3
-
(1,697,575)
            1,697,575
                               -
Provision
101,125
(1,459,101)
          83,118,382
                81,760,407
Write-offs
        -
                       -
(82,295,854)
(82,295,854)
Recoveries
       -
                       -
                         -
                               -
Closing balance
 $     798,881
 $       272,006
 $     822,528
 $     1,893,415
The Company has assessed that there is no concentration of credit risk as at December 31, 2019 and 2018.
An analysis of the aging of trade receivables is as follows:

   
As at
December 31, 2019
As at
December 31, 2018
Current (30 days or less)
 
$              81,205,888
$             78,060,363
31-60 days
 
185,640
2,927,628
61-90 days
 
902,724
3,777,493
Greater than 90 days
 
2,216,866
30,522,097
 
 
$              84,511,118
$           115,287,581

F-113

KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)

(b)  Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet the financial obligations associated with its financial liabilities as they come due. The Company manages liquidity risk through the management of its capital structure. As at December 31, 2019, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $257,748,747 (December 31, 2018 – surplus of $33,395,558). The Company has the following undiscounted contractual obligations subject to liquidity risk:

 
<1 year
1-3  years
> 3 years
Total
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
 $  520,574,492
 $                     -
 $               -
$  520,574,492
Long-term debt
     223,553,471
     180,431,900
                  -
     403,985,371
Total
 $  744,127,963
 $  180,431,900
 $               -
 $  924,559,863

(c)  Market risk
(i)  Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that a variation in exchange rates between the Colombian peso and other foreign currencies will affect the Company’s operations and financial results. The Company’s foreign currency risk is limited as it operations are mainly based in Colombia.

13.  Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Assets recorded at fair value in the statement of financial position are classified using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy has the following levels:
Level 1 - valuation based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;
Level 2 - valuation techniques based on inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3 - valuation techniques using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

There are no financial instruments subsequently measured at fair value. All financial assets and liabilities are measured at amortized cost.
   
Financial instruments measured at amortized cost
 
Cash; trade & other receivables; trade and other payables; other payables; due to partner and shareholders
Carrying amount (approximates fair value due to short-term nature)
Long-term debt
Carrying value at the effective interest rate which approximates fair value

F-114

KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)

14.Revenues
(a)  Revenues
Revenues consist of contracts with various Colombian companies. A concentration of revenue by customer for 2019 and 2018, respectively, is as follows:
2019
Customer
Revenue
Concentration of Revenue
Tostato
 $      1,154,425,480
86.31%
Colombian Mountain Coffee
33,938,457
2.54%
Sipote Burrito
30,603,150
2.29%
Cencosud
29,052,152
2.17%
Other
89,542,593
6.69%
Total 
 $      1,337,561,832
100.00%

2018
Customer
Revenue
Concentration of Revenue
Tostato
 $         613,535,976
72.82%
Dyval
              39,347,497
4.67%
Sipote Burrito
              39,078,949
4.64%
Colombian Mountain Coffee
              36,583,403
4.34%
Cencosud
              13,840,262
1.64%
Other
            100,082,445
11.89%
Total 
 $         842,468,532
100.00%
(b)  Other income
Other income of $22,804,740 (2018 – $989,495) relates to revenue earned from byproducts as a result from production. Byproducts mainly relate to pulp during the juicing process.
F-115

KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)

15.Expenses

The following tables present a break-down of administrative expenses, sales expenses and other expenses:

(a)  Administrative expenses

 
As at
December 31, 2019
As at
December 31, 2018
Personnel expenses (1)
 $          243,982,673
 $          26,683,487
Professional fees
                 8,301,873
               40,397,776
Legal expenses (2)
                 105,959,722
               17,458,827
Services
7,679,369
823,372
Maintenance and repairs
                 652,113
                 2,866,871
Depreciation
               11,300,004
               11,300,004
Amortization
                    849,996
                              -
Other
                 5,065,752
               10,706,238
Total administrative expenses
 $         383,791,502
 $       110,236,575

(1)  Personnel expenses include the following amounts:
 
As at
 
December 31, 2019
Salaries
 $         208,040,831
Viaticos
323,961
Disabilities
195,557
Transportation
2,525,992
Layoffs
2,907,877
Interest on layoffs
280,596
Service bonus
2,758,415
Vacation
1,273,292
Training
240,000
Security
25,436,152
Total personnel expenses
 $        243,982,673

(2)  As at December 31, 2019, $84,164,534 (2018 - $nil) of legal expenses relate to fees for Santiago Mora’s legal representative.


F-116

KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)
(b)  Sales expenses

 
As at
December 31, 2019
As at
December 31, 2018
Personnel expenses
 $        48,822,011
 $        64,624,788
Professional fees
                              -
                 3,802,222
Marketing expense (1)
403,921,726
                              -
Insurance
                 3,115,560
                 4,323,946
Services
               91,448,332
               75,575,765
Maintenance and repairs
                 2,173,788
               11,006,365
Other (2)
             101,339,312
               53,999,952
Total sales expenses
 $       650,820,729
 $       213,333,038

(1)  Marketing expenses include costs to market the MAMBE brand and create the MAMBE product formulas.
(2)  Other includes sundry expenses such as parking, fuel and office supplies.

 
As at
 
December 31, 2019
Commissions
 $           36,918,319
Cleaning costs
                1,772,152
Tools and stationery
                1,324,240
Fuel
2,153,857
Transportation
                1,080,400
Entertainment
                     66,732
Parking fees
                   125,904
Others (i)
              57,897,708
Total other expenses
 $      101,339,312

(i)  Other mainly relates to the payment on electronic invoicing to Sufactura of $48,236,547.

(c)  Other expenses

 
As at
December 31, 2019
As at
December 31, 2018
Bank fees and expenses
 $         21,173,767
 $           8,859,763
Other
      35,212,265
              814,455
Total other expenses
 $         56,386,032
 $             9,674,218


F-117


KASA WHOLEFOODS COMPANY S.A.S.
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
(Stated in Colombian Pesos)


16.Capital Management

The Company manages its cash and common shares as capital. The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to pursue the development of its business and to maintain a flexible capital structure which optimizes the cost of capital at an acceptable risk level.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. To maintain or adjust its capital structure, the Company may attempt to issue new shares, issue new debt, acquire or dispose of assets or adjust the amount of cash and short-term investments on hand.
In order to maximize ongoing production efforts, the Company does not pay out dividends. The Company’s policy is to hold cash on hand to invest further in the operations of the business.
Management considers its approach to capital management to be appropriate given the relative size of the Company. There were no changes in the Company’s approach to capital management during the period.

17. Subsequent Events
(a)  COVID-19 Estimation Uncertainty
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”), a global pandemic. Government measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, including the closure of non-essential businesses, are expected to impact the business. As of the release date of these financial statements, management has identified no material impact to the business as a result of COVID-19 and will continue to monitor the situation as it progresses.
(b)  On January 3rd, 2020, Flora Growth Corp. announced that is entered into an agreement to acquire 90% equity interest in the Company.
In order to close the Transaction, Flora must pay to shareholders of Kasa USD$294,000 in cash and repay Kasa’s outstanding loan payables of USD$91,000.  The transaction is subject to the parties negotiating and entering into a definitive agreement and obtaining of the necessary regulatory approvals.


F-118




FLORA GROWTH CORP.
PRO-FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

December 31, 2020

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)


F-119


FLORA GROWTH CORP.
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
As at December 31, 2020
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in thousands of US dollars)

   
Flora Growth Corp.
At December 31, 2020
   
Pro Forma Adjustments
(Note 4)
 
Pro Forma
Consolidation
 
                     
ASSETS
                   
Current
                   
Cash
 
$
15,523
   
$
16,667
 
(a)
 
$
29,758
 
             
(1,322
)
(b)
       
             
(432
)
(d)
       
             
50
 
(e)
       
             
(728
)
(f)
       
Trade and amounts receivable
   
922
               
922
 
Loans receivable and advances
   
302
               
302
 
Prepaid expenses
   
347
     
378
 
(f)
   
725
 
Inventory
   
540
               
540
 
     
17,634
     
14,613
       
32,247
 
Non-current
                         
Property, plant and equipment
   
411
     
350
 
(f)
   
761
 
Right of use assets
   
318
               
318
 
Intangible assets
   
658
               
658
 
Goodwill
   
431
               
431
 
                           
Total assets
 
$
19,452
   
$
14,963
     
$
34,415
 
                           
LIABILITIES
                         
Current
                         
Trade payables and accrued liabilities
 
$
1,809
               
1,809
 
Amounts payable to vendors on business combinations
 
$
605
               
605
 
Current portion of long term debt
   
251
               
251
 
Current portion of lease liability
   
78
               
78
 
     
2,743
     
-
       
2,743
 
Non-current
                         
        Non-current debt
   
69
               
69
 
Non-current lease liability
   
251
               
251
 
Deferred tax
   
139
               
139
 
Total liabilities
 
$
3,202
   
$
-
     
$
3,202
 
                           
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                         
Share capital
 
$
27,254
   
$
16,667
 
 (a)
 
$
40,951
 
     
-
     
(2,148
)
(b)
       
     
-
     
(443
)
(c)
       
     
-
     
(432
)
(d)
       
     
-
     
53
 
(e)
       
                           
Options
   
2,396
               
2,396
 
     
-
                   
Warrants
   
3,961
     
826
 
(b)
   
5,227
 
     
-
     
(76
)
(c)
       
     
-
     
519
 
(c)
       
     
-
     
(3
)
(e)
       
     
-
                   
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
39
               
39
 
Deficit
   
(17,287
)
             
(17,287
)
     
-
                   
Non-controlling interest
   
(113
)
             
(113
)
     
16,250
     
14,963
       
31,213
 
   
$
19,452
   
$
14,963
     
$
34,415
 

See accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Pro-Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
F-120

FLORA GROWTH CORP.
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
For the year ended December 31, 2020
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in thousands of US dollars except for per share amounts which are in the thousands of shares)


   
For the year ended
December 31, 2020
   
Proforma Adjustments
(Note 4)
   
Pro Forma
Consolidation
 
             
                   
Revenue
 
$
106
   
   
$
106
 
           
         
Cost of sales
   
35
   
     
35
 
Gross Profit
 
$
71
   

   
$
71
 
           

         
Expenses
         

         
Consulting and management fees
 
$
4,752
   

     
4,752
 
Professional fees
   
794
   

     
794
 
General and administrative
   
1,400
   

     
1,400
 
Travel expenses
   
428
   

     
428
 
Share based compensation
   
4,901
   

     
4,901
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
113
   

     
113
 
Research and development
   
78
   

     
78
 
Foreign exchange loss
   
20
   

     
20
 
Total expenses
   
12,486
   

     
12,486
 
           

     
-
 
Loss before the undernoted items
   
(12,415
)
 

     
(12,415
)
Goodwill impairment
   
1,816
   

     
1,816
 
Interest expense
   
30
   

     
30
 
Transaction costs
   
132
   

     
132
 
Other income
   
(59
)
 

     
(59
)
Net loss for the period
 
$
(14,334
)
 

   
$
(14,334
)
           

         
Other comprehensive loss
         

         
Exchange differences on foreign operations
   
(16
)
 

     
(16
)
Total comprehensive loss for the period
 
$
(14,350
)
 

   
$
(14,350
)
           

         
Net loss attributable to:
         

         
Flora Growth Corp.
 
$
(14,170
)
 

   
$
(14,170
)
Non-controlling interests
 
$
(164
)
 

    $
(164
)
           

         
Comprehensive loss attributable to:
         

         
Flora Growth Corp.
 
$
(14,186
)
 

   
$
(14,186
)
Non-controlling interests
 
$
(164
)
 

    $
(164
)
                         
Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to Flora Growth Corp.
                 
$
(0.34
)
Number of common shares outstanding -
basic and diluted
                   
42,024
 


See accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Pro-Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
F-121


FLORA GROWTH CORP.
Notes to the Unaudited Pro-Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2020
(Expressed in thousands of US Dollars except for per share amounts)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements of Flora Growth Corp. (“Flora) which comprise the pro forma condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2020 and the pro forma condensed consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive year ended December 31, 2020, have been prepared by management of Flora for illustrative purposes only, to show the effect of the Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) as more fully described in Note 3.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements have been compiled from the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from incorporation on March 13, 2019 to December 31, 2019, the (‘Financial Statements”).

These pro-forma condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands of US Dollars. The US Dollar  is the functional currency of Flora.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2020 has been prepared as if the IPO described in Note 3 and pro forma adjustments described in Note 4 had occurred on December 31, 2020, and the unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2020 have been prepared as if the IPO described in Note 3 and pro forma adjustments described in Note 4 had occurred on January 1, 2020. It is management’s opinion that the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements, in all material respects including the IPO assumptions and adjustments described in Notes 3, and 4 are consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements are not intended to reflect the financial position of Flora which would have actually resulted had the IPO been affected on the dates indicated. Actual amounts recorded upon consummation of the agreements will likely differ from those recorded in the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements.

The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements of Flora including notes thereto.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting policies used in the preparation of the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements are as set out in Flora’s Financial Statements.

3. INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING

Flora intends to issue securities under a planned initial public offering (“IPO”), consisting of the Company’s common shares that have been approved for listing on Nasdaq. The IPO is subject to a regulatory process and may not be completed as proposed or at all.

4. PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of financial position reflects the following adjustments as if the IPO had occurred on December 31, 2020. Pursuant to the IPO, the Company intends to execute a 3:1 stock consolidation, which has been reflected in these unaudited pro-forma condensed consolidated financial statements as if the stock consolidation took place on January 1, 2020. The unaudited pro-forma condensed consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2020 reflect the following adjustments as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2020.

(a)
To record 3,333 common shares to be issued pursuant to the IPO at a price of $5.00 per share.

F-122


FLORA GROWTH CORP.
Notes to the Unaudited Pro-Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2020
(Expressed in thousands of US Dollars except for per share amounts)
 
(b)
To record broker share issuance costs on IPO, which are comprised of $1,322 in estimated cash costs, as well as broker warrants equal to 7% of the shares issued in the IPO. This is estimated to include 233 broker warrants with an exercise price of $6.25 per share and an expiry of five years. The warrants have an estimated fair value of $826 and are valued using the Black-Scholes model, applying the following assumptions:

Current stock price - $5.00
Exercise price - $6.25
Risk free rate – 0.36%
Volatility – 100%
Time to expiry – 5 years

(c)
To record broker fees related to the Regulation A Financing, which includes warrants equal to 7% of the units issued under the Regulation A Financing subsequent to September 8, 2020. This is estimated to include 399 broker warrants with an exercise price of $3.00 per share and an expiry of five years. These issuance costs are allocated between share capital and warrants, consistent with the allocation of the proceeds of the Regulation A Financing. The warrants with an estimated fair value of $519 are allocated $443 to share capital and $76 to warrants and are valued using the Black-Scholes model, applying the following assumptions:

Current stock price - $1.92
Exercise price - $3.00
Risk free rate – 0.36%
Volatility – 100%
Time to expiry – 5 years

(d)
To record estimated professional fees pursuant to the intended IPO.

(e)
To record warrants exercised subsequent to December 31, 2020.

(f)
To record the acquisition of certain assets of Laboratorios Quipropharma SAS, including the acquisition of certain equipment as well as a deposit on the purchase of real estate.

5. PRO FORMA SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY CONTINUITY

A pro-forma continuity of Flora’s issued capital stock and related recorded values after giving effect to the pro-forma adjustments described in Note 4 above is set out below:

   
Share capital
   
Options
   
Warrants
   
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
   
Accumulated Deficit
   
Non-controlling interest
   
Total
 
In thousands
   
#
   
$
   

$
   

$
   

 $    

$
   

$
   

$
 
                                                                 
                                                                 
Flora at December 31, 2020
   
38,358
   
$
27,254
   
$
2,396
   
$
3,961
   
$
39
   
$
(17,287
)
 
$
(113
)
 
$
16,250
 
                             
.
                             
-
 
Pro forma adjustments
                                                               
Issuance of common shares pursuant to IPO
   
3,333
     
16,667
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
16,667
 
Share issuance costs pursuant to IPO
   
-
     
(2,580
)
   
-
     
826
     
-
             
-
     
(1,754
)
warrant issuance cost pursuant to Regulation A
   
-
     
(443
)
   
-
     
443
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Exercise of warrants
   
332
     
53
     
-
     
(3
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
50
 
Net loss
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
                                                                 
     
42,024
   
$
40,951
   
$
2,396
   
$
5,227
   
$
39
   
$
(17,287
)
 
$
(113
)
 
$
31,213
 
 
F-123

FLORA GROWTH CORP.
Notes to the Unaudited Pro-Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2020
(Expressed in thousands of US Dollars except for per share amounts)
 
As at December 31, 2020 pro forma, Flora has the following stock options and warrants outstanding in thousands except for per share amounts.

 
Stock options:
     
       
# of stock options outstanding in thousands
# of stock options exercisable in thousands
 Exercise price
 Expiry date
       
                      2,111
                 2,111
$0.15
28-Jun-24
                        250
                    250
$2.25
23-Apr-25
                        183
                    183
$2.25
6-Jul-25
                          17
                      17
$2.25
31-Jul-25
                          67
                      67
$2.25
8-Sep-25
                        667
                    667
$2.25
4-Nov-25
                        500
                    500
$2.25
16-Dec-25
       
Warrants:
     
       
# of warrants outstanding in thousands
# of warrants exercisable in thousands
 Exercise price
 Expiry date
       
                      2,000
                 2,000
 $                   0.15
15-Mar-22
                      6,667
                 6,667
 $                   3.00
23-Jul-21 to 20-Jul 22
                  399
                    399
 $                   3.00
31-Dec-25
                  233
                    233
 $                   6.25
31-Dec-25



F-124





Flora Growth Corp.

  6,250,000 Units (each consisting of one Common Share and one-half Unit Warrant)
3,125,000 Common Shares Underlying the Unit Warrants

Sole Book-Running Manager

A.G.P.

Co-Managers

 BMO Capital Markets
 
 Roth Capital Partners
 
 
 
    



The date of this prospectus is ____________________________, 2021.








119


PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

Item 6. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.

In accordance with the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and pursuant to the bylaws of the Company (the “Bylaws”), subject to certain conditions, the Company shall, to the maximum extent permitted by law, indemnify a director or officer, a former director or officer, or another individual who acts or acted at the Company’s request as a director or officer, or an individual acting in a similar capacity, of another entity, against all costs, charges and expenses, including any amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment, reasonably incurred by the individual in respect of any civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or other proceeding in which the individual is involved because of that association with the Company or other entity. We shall advance monies to a director, officer or other individual for costs, charges and expenses reasonably incurred in connection with such a proceeding; provided that such individual shall repay the moneys if the individual does not fulfill the conditions described below or is not successful on the merits in their defense of the action or proceeding. Indemnification is prohibited unless the individual:

Acted honestly and in good faith with a view to our best interests;
In the case of a criminal or administration action or proceeding enforced by a monetary penalty, had reasonable grounds to believe the conduct was lawful; and
Was not judged by a court or other competent authority to have committed any fault or omitted to do anything that the individual ought to have done.

Item 7. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.

Pursuant to an offering under Tier 2 of Regulation A, Tier 2 under Section 3(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), the Company completed its offering of 40,000,000 Units of the Company.  The Regulation A Offering was qualified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2019.  Each Unit is comprised of one Common Share, with no par value per share and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant to purchase one additional Common Share at an exercise price of $1.00 per whole warrant share, subject to certain adjustments, over an 18-month exercise period following the date of issuance of the warrant. The Units were offered at a purchase price of $0.75 per Unit.

The Company engaged Dalmore Group, LLC, a New York limited liability company and FINRA/SIPC registered broker-dealer (“Dalmore”), to provide broker-dealer services in seven specified states, including Washington, Arizona, Texas, Alabama, North Dakota, Florida and New Jersey, in connection with the Regulation A Offering.  The Company agreed to pay Dalmore a one-time setup fee of $25,000, as described in the Broker-Dealer Agreement between the Company and Dalmore, as well as a 3% commission on the aggregate amount raised by the Company from investors in the specified states from the sale of Units. Commissions are not payable upon exercise of the warrants.

As of the date of this prospectus, the Company has received subscriptions totaling approximately $29,997,195 pursuant to the Regulation A Offering. The Regulation A Offering closed in December 2020 with 40,000,000 Units sold and $30,000,000 in gross proceeds raised.  We used the proceeds from the Regulation A Offering to fund our cannabis program and general and administrative operating costs.

On May 15, 2021, the Company issued warrants (the “warrants”) to Boustead Securities, LLC, a FINRA/SIPC registered broker-dealer (“Boustead”), entitling Boustead to purchase from the Company 398,720 Common Shares (the “shares”) at an exercise price of $3.00 per share. The warrants had an expiration date of May 15, 2026. On August 23, 2021, Boustead exercised the warrants and were issued the shares. The warrants and shares are exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) or Regulation D under the Securities Act.

In July 2020, the Company granted to its U.S. directors, officers, employees and other service providers certain options to purchase 16,666 Common Shares at a per share exercise price of $2.25 under our Stock Option Plan. In November 2020, the Company granted to its U.S. directors, officers, employees and other service providers certain options to purchase 666,666 Common Shares at a per share exercise price of $2.25 under our Stock Option Plan. In June 2021, the Company granted to its U.S. directors, officers, employees and other service providers certain options to purchase 357,783 Common Shares at per share exercise prices ranging from $3.68 to $3.87 under our Stock Option Plan. In September 2021, the Company granted to its U.S. directors, officers, employees and other service providers certain options to purchase 100,000 Common Shares at a per share exercise price of $6.90 under our Stock Option Plan. All of the stock option grants were deemed to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act or Rule 701 promulgated under the Securities Act. 

120

Item 8. Exhibits and Financial Statements Schedule

(a)
The following exhibits are filed as part of this Registration Statement and are numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K:
(b)


Exhibit
Number
Description
   
1.1+
   
3.1†
   
3.2†
   
3.3†
   
4.1†
   
4.2†
   
4.3†
   
4.4†
   
4.5+
Form of Unit Warrant
   
4.6+
   
4.7†
 
   
5.1+
   
5.2+
   
10.1†
   
   
10.2†
   
10.3†
   
10.4†

121

   
10.5†
   
10.6†
   
10.7+
   
10.8+
   
10.9+
   
10.10† 
   
10.11†
   
10.12†
   
10.13†
   
10.14†
   
10.15†
   
10.16†
   
10.17†
   
10.18†
   
10.19†
   
10.20†

122

   
10.21†
   
10.22†

10.23†
   
10.24†
   
10.25†
   
10.26†
   
10.27†
   
10.28†
   
10.29†
   
10.30†
   
10.31†
   
10.32†
   
10.33†
   
10.34†
   
10.35†
   
10.36†
   
10.37†
   
10.38†
   
10.39†
   
10.40†
   
10.41†
   
10.42†

123

   
10.43†
   
10.44†
   
10.45†
   
10.46†
   
10.47+ Flora Growth Warrant
   
10.48+
Merger Agreement, dated October 27, 2021, by and among Vessel Brand, Inc., Flora Growth Corp., Vessel Acquisition Sub, Inc. and the Sellers' Representative
   
21.1+
   
23.1+
   
23.2
Consent of Wildeboer Dellelce LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).
   
23.3+
   
23.4+
   
23.5+
   
23.6
Consent of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. (included in Exhibit 5.2)
   
24.1+ 
Power of Attorney (included on the signature page to this Registration Statement).

*To be filed by Amendment
† Filed previously
+ Filed herewith

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(c)
Financial Statements Schedules

See our Financial Statements starting on page F-1.  All other schedules have been omitted because they are not required, are not applicable or the information is otherwise set forth in the financial statements and related notes thereto.

Item 9. Undertakings
(a)
The undersigned registrant (which we refer to as the “Registrant”) hereby undertakes:

(1)
To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

(i) To include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;

(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and

(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement.

(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

(4) To file a post-effective amendment to the registration statement to include any financial statements required by Item 8.A of Form 20-F at the start of any delayed offering or throughout a continuous offering.  Financial statements and information otherwise required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act need not be furnished, provided that the Registrant includes in the prospectus, by means of a post-effective amendment, financial statements required pursuant to this paragraph and other information necessary to ensure that all other information in the prospectus is at least as current as the date of those financial statements.

(5) That, for the purpose of determining liability of the Registrant under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities:

The Registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the Registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the Registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

(i) Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the Registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 under the Securities Act;

(ii) Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the Registrant or used or referred to by the Registrant;
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(iii) The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the Registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the Registrant; and

(iv) Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the Registrant to the purchaser.


(b)
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.  In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

(c)     The Registrant hereby undertakes:


(1)
That, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A under the Securities Act and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective.


(2)
That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form F-1 and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Toronto, Province of Ontario, Canada on November 16, 2021.

 
 
 
FLORA GROWTH CORP.
 
       
 
By:
/s/Luis Merchan  
   
Name: Luis Merchan
 
   
Title: Chief Executive Officer
 
       
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Luis Merchan and Lee Leiderman his or her true and lawful attorney‑in‑fact and agent, with full power of substitution, for her or him and in her or his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Form F-1/A registration statement, and to file the same with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent or her or his substitute or substitutes may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

/s/Luis Merchan  
Date:  November 16, 2021
Name: Luis Merchan
Title:   Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
   
     
/s/Lee Leiderman  
Date: November 16, 2021
Name: Lee Leiderman
Title:   Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)
 
   
     
/s/Dr. Bernard Wilson  
Date: November 16, 2021
Name: Dr. Bernard Wilson
Title:   Executive Chairman
 
   
     
/s/Dr. Beverley Richardson  
Date: November 16, 2021
Name: Dr. Beverley Richardson
Title:   Director
   
     
/s/Juan Carlos Gomez Roa
 
Date: November 16, 2021
Name: Juan Carlos Gomez Roa
Title:   Director
   
     
/s/Annabelle Manalo-Morgan  
Date: November 16, 2021
Name: Annabelle Manalo-Morgan
Title:   Director
 
   
/s/Marc Mastronardi  
Date: November 16, 2021
Name: Marc Mastronardi
Title:   Director
 
   

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Signature of Authorized U.S. Representative of Registrant

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned, the duly authorized representative in the United States of Flora Growth Corp., has signed this registration statement on November 16, 2021.
       
 
By:
/s/Luis Merchan  
 
Name:
Luis Merchan
 
 
Title:
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
       

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Exhibit 1.1
UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

between

FLORA GROWTH CORP.
and

A.G.P./ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS,
as Representative of the Several Underwriters


 
 
New York, New York
November [__], 2021
A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners
As Representative of the several Underwriters named on Schedule 1 attached hereto
590 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor
New York, New York 10022

Ladies and Gentlemen:
The undersigned, Flora Growth Corp., a company incorporated in the Province of Ontario (collectively with its subsidiaries and affiliates, including, without limitation, all entities disclosed or described in the Registration Statement (as hereinafter defined) as being subsidiaries or affiliates of Flora Growth Corp., the “Company”), hereby confirms its agreement (this “Agreement”) with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (hereinafter referred to as “you” (including its correlatives) or the “Representative”) and with the other underwriters named on Schedule 1 hereto for which the Representative is acting as representative (the Representative and such other underwriters being collectively called the “Underwriters” or, individually, an “Underwriter”) as follows:

1.
Purchase and Sale of Securities.
 
1.1 Firm Securities.

1.1.1 Nature and Purchase of Firm Securities.
(i) On the basis of the representations and warranties herein contained, but subject to the terms and conditions herein set forth, the Company agrees to issue and sell to the several Underwriters, (a) an aggregate of [__] shares (“Firm Shares”) of the Company’s common shares, without par value (the “Common Shares”), (b) Common Share purchase warrants (the “Firm Warrants”) in the form filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement to purchase up to an aggregate of [__] Common Shares (the “Warrant Shares”), which shall have an exercise price of $[__] (subject to adjustment as provided in the Firm Warrants). The Firm Shares and the Warrants are referred to herein as the “Firm Securities.” The Firm Shares and the Firm Warrants shall be sold together as a fixed combination, each consisting of (i) one Firm Share and (ii) one-half of one Firm Warrant to purchase one Common Share, with each combination consisting of one Firm Share and one-half of one Firm Warrant to purchase one Common Share being referred to herein as a “Unit.”
(ii) The Underwriters, severally and not jointly, agree to purchase from the Company the number of Firm Securities set forth opposite their respective names on Schedule 1 attached hereto and made a part hereof at a purchase price of $[__] per Unit (93% of the per Unit offering price). The Units are to be offered initially to the public at the offering price set forth on the cover page of the Prospectus (as defined in Section 2.1 hereof). The price per Unit shall reflect the sum of the prices of each applicable component Firm Security set forth herein, with each Firm Warrant having a value of $0.01.

1.1.2 Securities Payment and Delivery.
(i) Delivery and payment for the Firm Securities shall be made at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, on the second (2nd) Business Day following the effective date (the “Effective Date”) of the Registration Statement (as defined in Section 2.1 below) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) (or the third (3rd) Business Day following the Effective Date if the pricing for the Offering (as defined in Section 1.2  below) occurs after 4:01 p.m., Eastern time on the Effective Date) or at such earlier time as shall be agreed upon by the Representative and the Company, at the offices of Duane Morris LLP, 1540 Broadway, New York, New York 10036 (“Representative Counsel”), or at such other place (or remotely by facsimile or other electronic transmission) as shall be agreed upon by the Representative and the Company. The hour and date of delivery and payment for the Firm Securities is called the “Closing Date.”
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(ii) Payment for the Firm Securities shall be made on the Closing Date by wire transfer in Federal (same day) funds, payable to the order of the Company upon delivery of the Firm Securities, of which the Firm Shares shall be delivered via the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) and the Firm Warrants shall be delivered in certificated form, for the account of the Underwriters. The Firm Securities shall be registered in such name or names and in such authorized denominations as the Representative may request in writing at least two (2) full Business Days prior to the Closing Date. The Company shall not be obligated to sell or deliver the Firm Securities except upon tender of payment by the Representative for all of the Firm Securities. The term “Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions are authorized or obligated by law to close in New York, New York.

1.2 Over-allotment Option.

1.2.1 Option Securities. For the purposes of covering any over-allotments in connection with the distribution and sale of the Firm Securities, the Company hereby grants to the Underwriters an option (the “Over-allotment Option”) to purchase up to (a) [___] additional shares (in the aggregate) of Common Shares from the Company (the “Option Shares”) and/or (b) warrants to purchase up to [___] Common Shares (the “Option Warrants”, and together with the Option Shares, the “Option Securities”). The purchase price to be paid per Option Security shall be equal to the price per applicable Firm Security set forth in Section 1.1.1 hereof. The Warrant Shares and the Common Shares underlying the Option Warrants, are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Registered Warrant Shares.” The Firm Securities, the Option Securities and the Registered Warrant Shares are hereinafter referred to together as the “Public Securities.” The offering and sale of the Public Securities is hereinafter referred to as the “Offering.”
1.2.2 Exercise of Option. The Over-allotment Option granted pursuant to Section 1.2.1 hereof may be exercised by the Representative as to all (at any time) or any part (from time to time) of the Option Securities within 45 days after the Effective Date. The Underwriters shall not be under any obligation to purchase any Option Securities prior to the exercise of the Over-allotment Option. The Over-allotment Option granted hereby may be exercised by the giving of oral notice to the Company from the Representative, which must be confirmed in writing by facsimile or other electronic transmission setting forth the number of Option Securities to be purchased and the date and time for delivery of and payment for the Option Securities (the “Option Closing Date”), which shall not be later than five (5) full Business Days after the date of the notice or such other time as shall be agreed upon by the Company and the Representative, at the offices of Representative Counsel, or at such other place (including remotely by facsimile or other electronic transmission) as shall be agreed upon by the Company and the Representative. If such delivery and payment for the Option Securities does not occur on the Closing Date, the Option Closing Date will be as set forth in the notice. Upon exercise of the Over-allotment Option with respect to all or any portion of the Option Securities, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, (i) the Company shall become obligated to sell to the Underwriters the number of Option Securities specified in such notice and (ii) each of the Underwriters, acting severally and not jointly, shall purchase that portion of the total number of Option Securities then being purchased as set forth in Schedule 1 opposite the name of such Underwriter.

1.2.3 Payment and Delivery. Payment for the Option Securities shall be made on the Option Closing Date by wire transfer in Federal (same day) funds, payable to the order of the Company upon delivery to you of certificates (in form and substance satisfactory to the Underwriters) representing the Option Securities (or through the facilities of DTC) for the account of the Underwriters. The Option Securities shall be registered in such name or names and in such authorized denominations as the Representative may request in writing at least two (2) full Business Days prior to the Option Closing Date. The Company shall not be obligated to sell or deliver the Option Securities except upon tender of payment by the Representative for applicable Option Securities.
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1.3 Underwriter’s Warrant.

1.3.1 Purchase Warrants. The Company hereby agrees to issue and sell to the Representative (and/or its designees) on the Closing Date an option (“Underwriter’s Warrant”) for the purchase of an aggregate of [__] Common Shares (which is equal to an aggregate of 4% of the gross proceeds raised in the Offering), for an aggregate purchase price of $[__]. The Underwriter’s Warrant, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, shall be exercisable, in whole or in part, immediately from the Effective Date and expiring on the five year anniversary of the Effective Date at an initial exercise price per Common Share of $[__], which is equal to 110.0% of the public offering price of each Share. The Underwriter’s Warrant and the Common Shares issuable upon exercise thereof (the “Underwriter’s Shares”) are sometimes hereinafter referred to together as the “Underwriter’s Securities.” The Representative understands and agrees that there are significant restrictions pursuant to Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) Rule 5110 against transferring the Underwriter’s Warrant and the underlying Common Shares during the one hundred eighty (180) days after the Effective Date and by its acceptance thereof shall agree that it will not sell, transfer, assign, pledge or hypothecate the Underwriter’s Warrant, or any portion thereof, or be the subject of any hedging, short sale, derivative, put or call transaction that would result in the effective economic disposition of such securities for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days following the Effective Date to anyone other than (i) an Underwriter or a selected dealer in connection with the Offering, or (ii) a bona fide officer or partner of the Representative or of any such Underwriter or selected dealer; and only if any such transferee agrees to the foregoing lock-up restrictions.

1.3.2 Delivery. Delivery of the Underwriter’s Warrant shall be made on the Closing Date and shall be issued in the name or names and in such authorized denominations as the Representative may reasonably request.

2.
Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company hereby represents and warrants to the Underwriters as of the date hereof, and as of the Closing Date, except as set out in the Registration Statement as follows:
 
2.1 Securities Law Filings. The Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) a registration statement on Form F-1 (Registration File No. 333- [●]) under the Securities Act and the rules and regulations of the Commission (the “Rules and Regulations”) promulgated thereunder and under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). At the time of the Effective Date, the Registration Statement and amendments met the requirements of Form F-1 under the Securities Act. The Company will file with the Commission pursuant to Rules 430A and 424(b) under the Securities Act, a final prospectus included in such registration statement relating to the Offering and the underwriting thereof and has advised the Representative of all further information (financial and other) with respect to the Company required to be set forth therein. Such registration statement, including the exhibits thereto, as amended at the date of this Agreement, is hereinafter called the “Registration Statement.” If the Company has filed or files an abbreviated registration statement pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act (the “Rule 462 Registration Statement”), then any reference herein to the term Registration Statement shall include such Rule 462 Registration Statement. The preliminary prospectus dated November [  ], 2021 included in the Registration Statement or filed with the Commission under the Securities Act is hereinafter called a “Preliminary Prospectus.” “Pricing Disclosure Package” means the Preliminary Prospectus, as amended or supplemented immediately prior to the Effective Time, together with the free writing prospectuses, if any, identified on Schedule 2-B hereto and the pricing information set forth on Schedule 2-A hereto. As used herein, the term “Prospectus” shall mean the prospectus in the form first used by the Underwriters to confirm sales of the Public Securities or in the form first made available to the Underwriters by the Company to meet requests of purchasers pursuant to Rule 173 under the Securities Act.  All references in this Agreement to financial statements and schedules and other information that is “contained,” “included,” “described,” “referenced,” “set forth” or “stated” in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus (and all other references of like import) shall be deemed to mean and include all such financial statements and schedules and other information that is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, as the case may be. The Registration Statement has been declared effective on the date hereof.

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2.2. Assurances. The Registration Statement (and any further documents to be filed with the Commission) contains all exhibits and schedules as required by the Securities Act. Each of the Registration Statement and any post-effective amendment thereto, at the time it became effective, at all other subsequent times until the Closing Date, complied in all material respects with the Securities Act and the applicable Rules and Regulations and did not and, as amended or supplemented, if applicable, will not, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading (provided, however, that the preceding representations and warranties contained in this sentence shall not apply to any statements or omissions made in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished in writing to the Company by the Representative expressly for use therein, which information shall consist solely of [(i) the names of the Underwriters appearing in the Prospectus, (ii) the statement regarding delivery of the Common Shares set forth on the cover page of the Prospectus, (iii) the securities dealer discount referred to in the second paragraph of the section of the Prospectus captioned “Underwriting”, (iv) the information set forth in the fourth paragraph of the section of the Prospectus captioned “Underwriting” and (v) the table showing the number of securities to be purchased by each Underwriter (the “Underwriter Information”)]. Each Preliminary Prospectus, as of its date, complies in all material respects with the Securities Act and the applicable Rules and Regulations. The Prospectus, as of its date, complies in all material respects with the Securities Act and the applicable Rules and Regulations. As of its date, each Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus did not and will not contain as of the date thereof any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a s fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading (provided, however, that the preceding representations and warranties contained in this sentence shall not apply to any Underwriter Information). All post-effective amendments to the Registration Statement reflecting facts or events arising after the date thereof which represent, individually or in the aggregate, a fundamental change in the information set forth therein have been so filed with the Commission. There are no documents required to be filed with the Commission in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby that (x) have not been filed as required pursuant to the Securities Act or (y) will not be filed within the requisite time period. The Company is eligible to use “free writing prospectuses” in connection with the Offering pursuant to Rules 164 and 433 under the Securities Act. Any free writing prospectus that the Company is required to file pursuant to Rule 433(d) under the Securities Act has been, or will be, filed with the Commission in accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act and the applicable Rules and Regulations. Each such free writing prospectus that the Company has filed, or is required to file, pursuant to Rule 433(d) under the Securities Act or that was prepared by or behalf of or used by the Company complies or will comply in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act and the applicable Rules and Regulations. The Company has not and will not, without the prior consent of the Representative, not to be unreasonably withheld, prepare, use or refer to, any free writing prospectus. Each such free writing prospectus shall be deemed to be included as part of the Registration Statement for purposes of this Agreement.

2.3 Offering Materials. The Company has delivered, or will as promptly as practicable deliver, to the Underwriters complete conformed copies of the Registration Statement and of each consent and certificate of experts, as applicable, filed as a part thereof, and conformed copies of the Registration Statement (without exhibits), any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, as amended or supplemented, in such quantities and at such places as the Underwriters reasonably request. Neither the Company nor any of its directors and officers has distributed and none of them will distribute, prior to the Closing Date, any offering material in connection with the offering and sale of the Public Securities other than the Prospectus, the Registration Statement, and any free writing prospectus authorized in advance by the Representative.

2.4 Subsidiaries. All of the direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Company (the “Subsidiaries”) are described in the Registration Statement to the extent required by the Rules and Regulations. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and Prospectus, the Company owns, directly or indirectly, all of its capital stock or other equity interests of each Subsidiary free and clear of any liens, charges, security interests, encumbrances, rights of first refusal, preemptive rights or other restrictions (collectively, “Liens”), and all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of each Subsidiary are validly issued and are fully paid, non-assessable and free of preemptive or similar rights to subscribe for or purchase securities.

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2.5 Organization and Qualification. The Company and each of the Subsidiaries is an entity duly incorporated or otherwise organized, validly existing and in good standing (where applicable) under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or organization, with the requisite power and authority to own and use its properties and assets and to carry on its business as currently conducted. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is in violation or material default of any of the provisions of its respective certificate or articles of incorporation, bylaws or other organizational or charter documents. Each of the Company and the Subsidiaries is duly qualified to conduct business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation or other entity in each jurisdiction in which the nature of the business conducted or property owned by it makes such qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing, as the case may be, could not reasonably be expected to result in: (i) a material adverse effect on the legality, validity or enforceability of this Agreement, the Representative’s Warrant or any other agreement or instrument entered into between the Company and the Underwriters (“Transaction Documents”), (ii) a material adverse effect on the results of operations, assets, business, prospects or condition (financial or otherwise) of the Company and the Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or (iii) a material adverse effect on the Company’s ability to perform in any material respect on a timely basis its obligations under this Agreement or the Offering (any of (i), (ii) or (iii), a “Material Adverse Effect”) and to the knowledge of the Company, no action, claim, suit, investigation or proceeding (including, without limitation, an informal investigation or partial proceeding, such as a deposition), whether commenced or threatened (“Proceeding”) has been instituted in any such jurisdiction revoking, limiting or curtailing or seeking to revoke, limit or curtail such power and authority or qualification.

2.6 Authorization; Enforcement. The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and each of the other Transaction Documents and the Offering and otherwise to carry out its obligations hereunder and thereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company and each of the other Transaction Documents and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Company and no further action is required by the Company, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board of Directors”) or the Company’s shareholders in connection therewith other than in connection with the Required Approvals (as defined below). This Agreement, and each other Transaction Document to which it is a party, has been duly executed by the Company and, when delivered in accordance with the terms hereof, will constitute the valid and binding obligation of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except (i) as limited by general equitable principles and applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, (ii) as limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies and (iii) insofar as indemnification and contribution provisions may be limited by applicable law.

2.7 No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement, the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not (i) conflict with or violate any provision of the Company’s or any Subsidiary’s memorandum and articles of association, certificate or articles of incorporation, bylaws or other organizational or charter documents, or (ii) conflict with, or constitute a default (or an event that with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, result in the creation of any Lien upon any of the properties or assets of the Company or any Subsidiary, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation (with or without notice, lapse of time or both) of, any agreement, credit facility, debt or other instrument (evidencing a Company or Subsidiary debt or otherwise) or other understanding to which the Company or any Subsidiary is a party or by which any property or asset of the Company or any Subsidiary is bound or affected, or (iii) subject to the Required Approvals, conflict with or result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment, injunction, decree or other restriction of any court or governmental authority to which the Company or a Subsidiary is subject (including federal and state securities laws and regulations), or by which any property or asset of the Company or a Subsidiary is bound or affected; except in the case of each of clauses (ii) and (iii), such conflict, default or violation could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

2.8 Filings, Consents and Approvals. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, the Company is not required to obtain any consent, waiver, authorization or order of, give any notice to, or make any filing or registration with, any court or other federal, state, local or other governmental authority or other Person in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement, the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the transactions contemplated hereby where the failure to obtain any such consent, waiver, authorization or order of, give any notice to, or make any filing or registration would not, singularly or in the aggregate, have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, other than: (i) the filing with the Commission of the final Prospectus as required by Rule 424 under the Securities Act and (ii) such filings as are required to be made under applicable state securities laws (collectively, the “Required Approvals”).
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2.9 Issuance of the Securities. The Firm Shares and Option Shares are duly authorized and, when issued and paid for in accordance with this Agreement, the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party, and the terms of the Offering as described in the Prospectus, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and free and clear of all Liens. The Representative’s Warrant has been duly authorized for issuance, and the Warrant Shares, when issued, paid for and delivered upon due exercise of the Representative’s Warrant, will be duly authorized and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, free and clear of all Liens. The Firm Warrants and the Option Warrants have been duly authorized for issuance, and the Registered Warrant Shares, when issued, paid for and delivered upon due exercise of the Firm Warrants and/or the Option Warrants, will be duly authorized and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, free and clear of all Liens. The Company has sufficient authorized Common Shares for the issuance of the maximum number of Securities issuable pursuant to the Offering as described in the Prospectus.

2.10 Capitalization. The capitalization of the Company as of the date hereof is as set forth in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus. The Company has not issued any Common Shares since September 30, 2021, other than (i) pursuant to the Company’s equity incentive plans as described in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus (the “Company Incentive Plans”), (ii) the issuance of 333,333 Common Shares to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer pursuant to the terms of his consulting agreement (iii) the issuance of 4,557,318 Common Shares on November 12, 2021 in connection with the closing of the Company’s acquisition of Vessel Brand, Inc. and (iv)  the issuance of Common Shares to employees, directors or consultants pursuant to the Company Incentive Plans and pursuant to the conversion and/or exercise of any securities of the Company or the Subsidiaries which would entitle the holder thereof to acquire Common Shares at any time, including, without limitation, any debt, preferred shares, right, option, warrant or other instrument that is at any time convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for, or otherwise entitles the holder thereof to receive, Common Shares (“Ordinary Share Equivalents”) as described in the Registration Statement, the Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, no Person has any right of first refusal, preemptive right or right of participation, or any similar right to participate in the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Except as a result of the purchase and sale of the Public Securities or as disclosed in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, there are no outstanding options, warrants, scrip rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities, rights or obligations convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for, or giving any Person any right to subscribe for or acquire, any Common Shares or the capital stock of any Subsidiary, or contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which the Company or any Subsidiary is or may become bound to issue additional Common Shares or Common Share Equivalents or capital stock of any Subsidiary. The issuance and sale of the Public Securities will not obligate the Company or any Subsidiary to issue Common Shares or other securities to any Person (other than the Underwriters) and will not result in a right of any holder of Company securities to adjust the exercise, conversion, exchange or reset price under any of such securities. There are no securities of the Company or any Subsidiary that have any anti-dilution rights (other than adjustments for stock splits, recapitalizations, and the like) to the exercise or conversion price, have any exchange rights, or reset rights. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement, and the Prospectus, there are no outstanding securities or instruments of the Company or any Subsidiary that contain any redemption or similar provisions, and there are no contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which the Company or any Subsidiary is or may become bound to redeem a security of the Company or such Subsidiary. The Company does not have any share appreciation rights or “phantom stock” plans or agreements or any similar plan or agreement relating to rights in Common Shares. All of the outstanding Common Shares are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, have been issued in compliance in all material respects with all federal and state securities laws, and none of such outstanding shares was issued in violation of any preemptive rights or similar rights to subscribe for or purchase securities. No further approval or authorization of any shareholder, the Board of Directors or others is required for the issuance and sale of the Public Securities. There are no shareholders agreements, voting agreements or other similar agreements with respect to the Common Shares or other securities of the Company to which the Company is a party or, to the knowledge of the Company, between or among any of the Company’s shareholders.
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2.11 Material Changes; Undisclosed Events, Liabilities or Developments. Since the date of the latest audited financial statements included within the Registration Statement, except as specifically disclosed in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, (i) there has been no event, occurrence or development that has had or that could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, (ii) the Company has not incurred any liabilities (contingent or otherwise) other than (A) trade payables and accrued expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and (B) liabilities not required to be reflected in the Company’s financial statements pursuant to International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”), or disclosed in filings made with the Commission, (iii) the Company has not altered its method of accounting, (iv) the Company has not declared or made any dividend or distribution of cash or other property to its shareholders or purchased, redeemed or made any agreements to purchase or redeem any Common Shares and (v) the Company has not issued any equity securities to any officer, director or Affiliate, except pursuant to existing Company stock option plans, if any. The Company does not have pending before the Commission any request for confidential treatment of information. Except for the issuance of the Public Securities contemplated by the Prospectus or disclosed in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, no event, liability, fact, circumstance, occurrence or development has occurred or exists or is reasonably expected to occur or exist with respect to the Company or its Subsidiaries or their respective business, prospects (as such prospects are described in the Prospectus), properties, operations, assets or financial condition that would be required to be disclosed by the Company under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or the Rules and Regulations as of the date of this Agreement.

2.12 Financial Statements. The financial statements of the Company, together with the related notes and schedules, included in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus comply in all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and the Rules and Regulations, and fairly present, in all material respects, the financial condition of the Company as of the dates indicated and the results of operations and changes in cash flows for the periods therein specified in conformity with IFRS consistently applied throughout the periods involved. No other financial statements or schedules are required under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, or the Rules and Regulations to be included in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. The pro forma financial statements included in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus include assumptions that provide a reasonable basis for presenting the significant effects directly attributable to the transactions and events described therein, the related pro forma adjustments give appropriate effect to those assumptions, and the pro forma adjustments reflect the proper application of those adjustments to the historical financial statements amounts in the pro forma financial statements included in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus and the Prospectus. The pro forma financial statements included in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus and the Prospectus comply as to form in all material respects with the application requirements of Regulation S-X under the Exchange Act. No other pro forma financial information or schedules are required under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, or the rules and regulations thereunder to be included in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus and the Prospectus.

2.13 Litigation. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, there is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened against or affecting the Company, any Subsidiary, any of their respective properties or any of the Company’s officers or directors before or by any court, arbitrator, governmental or administrative agency or regulatory authority (federal, state, county, local or foreign) (collectively, an “Action”) which (i) adversely affects or challenges the legality, validity or enforceability of this Agreement or any of the Transaction Documents or the Offering or the Securities or (ii) could, if there were an unfavorable decision, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary, nor any director or officer thereof, is or has within the last 10 years been the subject of any Action involving a claim of violation of or liability under federal or state securities laws or a claim of breach of fiduciary duty. There has not been, and to the knowledge of the Company, there is not pending or contemplated, any investigation by the Commission involving the Company or any current or former director or officer of the Company.

2.14 Labor Relations. No material labor dispute exists or, to the knowledge of the Company, is imminent with respect to any of the employees of the Company, which could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. None of the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ employees is a member of a union that relates to such employee’s relationship with the Company or such Subsidiary, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to a collective bargaining agreement, and the Company and its Subsidiaries believe that their relationships with their employees are good. No executive officer, to the knowledge of the Company, is, or is now expected to be, in violation of any material term of any employment contract, confidentiality, disclosure or proprietary information agreement or non-competition agreement, or any other contract or agreement or any restrictive covenant in favor of any third party, and the continued employment of each such executive officer does not subject the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to any liability with respect to any of the foregoing matters. The Company and its Subsidiaries are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations relating to employment and employment practices, terms and conditions of employment and wages and hours, except where the failure to be in compliance could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
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2.15 Compliance. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, neither the Company nor any Subsidiary: (i) is in default under or in violation of (and no event has occurred that has not been waived that, with notice or lapse of time or both, would result in a default by the Company or any Subsidiary under), nor has the Company or any Subsidiary received notice of a claim that it is in default under or that it is in violation of, any indenture, loan or credit agreement or any other agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it or any of its properties is bound (whether or not such default or violation has been waived), (ii) is in violation of any judgment, decree or order of any court, arbitrator or governmental body or (iii) is or has been in violation of any statute, rule, ordinance or regulation of any governmental authority, including without limitation all foreign, federal, state and local laws relating to taxes, environmental protection, immigration, intellectual property, occupational health and safety, product quality and safety, social security and employment and labor matters, and foreign exchange, except in each case as could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

2.16 Regulatory Permits. The Company and the Subsidiaries possess all certificates, authorizations and permits issued by the appropriate federal, state, local or foreign regulatory authorities (including, without limitation, those administered by any foreign, federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority performing functions similar to those performed by the Food and Drug Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (the “FDA”)) necessary to conduct their respective businesses as described in the Prospectus, except where the failure to possess such permits could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect (“Material Permits”), and neither the Company nor any Subsidiary has received any notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any Material Permit.

2.17 Regulatory Matters. The studies and tests conducted by or on behalf of or sponsored by the Company or its Subsidiaries that are described or referred to in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus were and, if still pending, are being conducted in accordance in all material respects with all statutes, laws, rules and regulations, as applicable (including, without limitation, those administered by any foreign, federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority performing functions similar to those performed by the FDA). The descriptions of the results of such studies and tests that are described or referred to in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus are accurate and complete in all material respects and fairly present the published data derived from such studies and tests, and each of the Company and its Subsidiaries has no knowledge of other studies or tests the results of which are materially inconsistent with or otherwise call into question the results described or referred to in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. Neither the Company nor its Subsidiaries has received any notices or other correspondence from the FDA or any other foreign, federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority performing functions similar to those performed by the FDA with respect to any ongoing studies or tests requiring the termination or suspension of such studies or tests. Except as would not be reasonably expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has failed to file with the applicable regulatory authorities (excluding the FDA or any foreign, federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority performing functions similar to those performed by the FDA) any filing, declaration, listing, registration, report or submission that is required to be so filed. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has failed to file with the FDA or any foreign, federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority performing functions similar to those performed by the FDA, any filing, declaration, listing, registration, report or submission that is required to be so filed. All such filings were in material compliance with applicable laws when filed and no deficiencies have been asserted by any applicable regulatory authority (including, without limitation, the FDA or any foreign, federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority performing functions similar to those performed by the FDA) with respect to any such filings, declarations, listings, registrations, reports or submissions.

2.18 Title to Assets. The Company and the Subsidiaries have good and marketable title in fee simple to all real property owned by them and good and marketable title in all personal property owned by them that is material to the business of the Company and the Subsidiaries, in each case free and clear of all Liens, except for Liens disclosed in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, Liens as do not materially affect the value of such property and do not materially interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property by the Company and the Subsidiaries and Liens for the payment of federal, state or other taxes, the payment of which is neither delinquent nor subject to penalties. Any real property and facilities held under lease by the Company and the Subsidiaries are held by them under valid, subsisting and enforceable leases with which the Company and the Subsidiaries are in compliance.
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2.19 Patents and Trademarks. The Company and the Subsidiaries have, or have rights to use, all patents, patent applications, trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, trade names, trade secrets, inventions, copyrights, licenses and other intellectual property rights and similar rights necessary or required for use in connection with their respective businesses as described in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus and which the failure to so have could have a Material Adverse Effect (collectively, the “Intellectual Property Rights”). None of, and neither the Company nor any Subsidiary has received a notice (written or otherwise) that any of, the Intellectual Property Rights has expired, terminated or been abandoned, or is expected to expire or be abandoned, within two (2) years from the date of this Agreement, except where such action would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, neither the Company nor any Subsidiary has received, since the date of the latest audited financial statements included within the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, a written notice of a claim or otherwise has any knowledge that the Intellectual Property Rights violate or infringe upon the rights of any Person, except as would not have or reasonably be expected to not have a Material Adverse Effect. To the knowledge of the Company, all such Intellectual Property Rights are enforceable and there is no existing infringement by another Person of any of the Intellectual Property Rights. The Company and its Subsidiaries have taken reasonable security measures to protect the secrecy, confidentiality and value of all of their intellectual properties, except where failure to do so would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company has no knowledge that it lacks or will be unable to obtain any rights or licenses to use all Intellectual Property Rights that are necessary to conduct its business.

2.20 Transactions With Affiliates and Employees. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, none of the officers or directors of the Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, none of the employees of the Company is presently a party to any transaction with the Company or any Subsidiary (other than for services as employees, officers and directors), including any contract, agreement or other arrangement providing for the furnishing of services to or by, providing for rental of real or personal property to or from, or otherwise requiring payments to or from any officer, director or such employee or, to the knowledge of the Company, any entity in which any officer, director, or any such employee has a substantial interest or is an officer, director, trustee or partner, in each case in excess of $120,000 other than for (i) payment of salary or consulting fees for services rendered, (ii) reimbursement for expenses incurred on behalf of the Company and (iii) other employee benefits, including stock option agreements under any stock option plan of the Company.

2.21 No Undisclosed Contracts. There is no contract or document required by the Securities Act or by the Rules and Regulations to be described in the Registration Statement or in the Prospectus or to be filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement which is not so described or filed therein as required. All descriptions of any such contracts or documents contained in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and in the Prospectus are accurate and complete descriptions of such documents in all material respects. Other than as described in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, no such contract has been suspended or terminated for convenience or default by the Company or any Subsidiary party thereto or any of the other parties thereto, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has received notice, and the Company has no knowledge, of any such pending or threatened suspension or termination, except for suspensions or terminations that are not reasonably likely to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

2.22 No Undisclosed Relationships. No relationship, direct or indirect, exists between or among the Company or any of its Subsidiaries on the one hand, and the directors, officers, shareholders (or analogous interest holders), customers or suppliers of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries on the other hand, which is required to be described in or filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement or the Prospectus and which is not so described or filed.

2.23 Continued Business. No supplier, customer, distributor or sales agent of the Company or any Subsidiary has notified the Company or any Subsidiary that it intends to discontinue or decrease the rate of business done with the Company or any Subsidiary, except where such discontinuation or decrease has not resulted in and could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
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2.24 Sarbanes-Oxley; Accounting and Disclosure Controls. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and in the Prospectus, the Company is in compliance with any and all applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 that are effective and applicable to the Company as a smaller reporting company, emerging growth company, and non-accelerated filer as of the date hereof, and any and all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission thereunder that are effective as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date. The Company maintains a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that: (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorizations, (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS and to maintain asset accountability, (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization, and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences. The Company has established disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the Company and designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms.

2.25 Certain Fees, FINRA Affiliation. Except as set forth herein and in the Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package, the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, no brokerage or finder’s fees or commissions are or will be payable by the Company or any Subsidiary to any broker, financial advisor or consultant, finder, placement agent, investment banker, bank or other Person with respect to the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement, and the Prospectus, to the Company’s knowledge, there are no other arrangements, agreements or understandings of the Company or, to the Company’s knowledge, any of its stockholders that may affect the Underwriters’ compensation, as determined by FINRA. The Company has not made any direct or indirect payments (in cash, securities or otherwise) to (i) any person, as a finder’s fee, investing fee or otherwise, in consideration of such person raising capital for the Company or introducing to the Company persons who provided capital to the Company, (ii) except with in connection with the Company’s initial public offering, any FINRA member, or (iii) any person or entity that has any direct or indirect affiliation or association with any FINRA member within the 12-month period prior to the date on which the Registration Statement was filed with the Commission (the “Filing Date”) or thereafter. To the Company’s knowledge, no (i) officer or director of the Company or its subsidiaries, (ii) owner of 10% or more of the Company’s unregistered securities or that of its subsidiaries or (iii) owner of any amount of the Company’s unregistered securities acquired within the 180-day period prior to the Filing Date, has any direct or indirect affiliation or association with any FINRA member. The Company will advise the Representative if it becomes aware that any officer, director or stockholder of the Company or its Subsidiaries is or becomes an affiliate or associated person of a FINRA member participating in the Offering.

2.26 The Company is not, and is not an Affiliate of, and immediately after receipt of payment for the Public Securities, will not be or be an Affiliate of, an “investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

2.27 Registration Rights. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement or the Prospectus, no Person has any right to cause the Company to effect the registration under the Securities Act of any securities of the Company.

2.28 Solvency. Based on the consolidated financial condition of the Company as of the Closing Date, after giving effect to the receipt by the Company of the proceeds from the sale of the Public Securities hereunder, the current cash flow of the Company, together with the proceeds the Company would receive, were it to liquidate all of its assets, after taking into account all anticipated uses of the cash, are sufficient to pay all amounts on or in respect of its liabilities when such amounts are required to be paid. The Company does not intend to incur debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they mature (taking into account the timing and amounts of cash to be payable on or in respect of its debt). Except as set forth in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, the Company has no knowledge of any facts or circumstances which lead it to believe that it will file for reorganization or liquidation under the bankruptcy or reorganization laws of any jurisdiction within one year from the Closing Date. The Registration Statement and the Prospectus sets forth as of June 30, 2021 all outstanding secured and unsecured Indebtedness of the Company or any Subsidiary, or for which the Company or any Subsidiary has commitments. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Indebtedness” means (x) any liabilities for borrowed money or amounts owed in excess of $50,000 (other than trade accounts payable incurred in the ordinary course of business), (y) all guaranties, endorsements and other contingent obligations in respect of indebtedness of others, whether or not the same are or should be reflected in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet (or the notes thereto), except guaranties by endorsement of negotiable instruments for deposit or collection or similar transactions in the ordinary course of business; and (z) the present value of any lease payments in excess of $50,000 due under leases required to be capitalized in accordance with IFRS. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is in default with respect to any Indebtedness.
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2.29 Tax Status. Except for matters that would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, the Company and each Subsidiary (i) has made or filed all income and franchise tax returns, reports and declarations required by any jurisdiction to which it is subject, (ii) has paid all taxes and other governmental assessments and charges that are material in amount, shown or determined to be due on such returns, reports and declarations and (iii) has set aside on its books provision reasonably adequate for the payment of all material taxes for periods subsequent to the periods to which such returns, reports or declarations apply. There are no unpaid taxes in any material amount claimed to be due in the ordinary course by the taxing authority of any jurisdiction, and the officers of the Company or of any Subsidiary know of no basis for any such claim.

2.30 Auditors. Davidson & Company LLP (the “Auditor”) is the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. To the knowledge and belief of the Company, such accounting firm (i) is a registered public accounting firm as required by the Exchange Act and (ii) has expressed its opinion with respect to the financial statements of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

2.31 Office of Foreign Assets Control. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor, to the knowledge of the Company, any director, officer, employee, agent, affiliate or representative of the Company or any Subsidiary, or any employee, representative, agent or affiliate of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any other person acting on behalf of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is currently subject to any U.S. sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department (“OFAC”), and the Company will not directly or indirectly use the proceeds of the offering of the Securities contemplated hereby, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any person or entity, for the purpose of financing the activities of any person currently subject to any U.S. sanctions administered by OFAC.

2.32 Insurance. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries carries, or is covered by, insurance in such amounts and covering such risks as, in the Company’s reasonable belief, is adequate for the conduct of its business and the value of its properties.

2.33 Company Not Ineligible Issuer. (i) At the time of filing the Registration Statement relating to the Public Securities and (ii) as of the date of the execution and delivery of this Agreement (with such date being used as the determination date for purposes of this clause (ii)), the Company met all the requirements set forth in General Instruction I of Form F-1.

2.34 Emerging Growth Company. From the time of the initial confidential submission of the Registration Statement to the Commission (or, if earlier, the first date on which the Company engaged directly or through any person authorized to act on its behalf in any Testing-the-Waters Communications) through the date hereof, the Company has been and is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act (an “Emerging Growth Company”). “Testing-the-Waters Communication” means any oral or written communication with potential investors undertaken in reliance on Section 5(d) of the Securities Act.

2.35 Forward-Looking Statements. No forward-looking statement (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act) contained in either the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus has been made or reaffirmed without a reasonable basis or has been disclosed other than in good faith.
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2.36 Statistical or Market-Related Data. Any statistical, industry-related and market-related data included or incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, are based on or derived from sources that the Company reasonably and in good faith believes to be reliable and accurate, and such data agree with the sources from which they are derived.

2.37 Listing and Maintenance Requirements. The Securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the Exchange Act, and the Company has taken no action designed to, or which to its knowledge is likely to have the effect of, terminating the registration of the Securities under the Exchange Act nor has the Company received any notification that the Commission is contemplating terminating such registration. The Company is, and has no reason to believe that it will not in the foreseeable future continue to be, in compliance with all such listing and maintenance requirements. The Common Shares are currently eligible for electronic transfer through the Depository Trust Company or another established clearing corporation and the Company is current in payment of the fees to the Depository Trust Company (or such other established clearing corporation) in connection with such electronic transfer. The issuance and sale of the Securities hereunder does not contravene the rules and regulations of Nasdaq.

2.38 Foreign Corrupt Practices. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary nor any director, officer or employee of the Company or any Subsidiary nor, nor to the knowledge of the Company, any agent, affiliate or other person acting on behalf of the Company or any Subsidiary, has (i) directly or indirectly, used any funds for unlawful contributions, gifts, entertainment or other unlawful expenses related to foreign or domestic political activity, (ii) made any unlawful payment to foreign or domestic government officials or employees or to any foreign or domestic political parties or campaigns from corporate funds, (iii) failed to disclose fully any contribution made by the Company (or made by any person acting on its behalf of which the Company is aware) which is in violation of law, or (iv) violated in any material respect any provision of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended.

2.39 Regulation M Compliance. The Company has not, and to its knowledge no one acting on its behalf has, (i) taken, directly or indirectly, any action designed to cause or to result in the stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company to facilitate the sale or resale of any of the Public Securities, (ii) sold, bid for, purchased, or, paid any compensation for soliciting purchases of, any of the Public Securities, or (iii) paid or agreed to pay to any Person any compensation for soliciting another to purchase any other securities of the Company, other than, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii), compensation paid to the Underwriters in connection with the Offering.

2.40 Testing the Waters Communications. The Company (a) has not alone engaged in any Testing-the-Waters Communication other than Testing-the-Waters Communications with the consent of the Representative with entities that are qualified institutional buyers within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act or institutions that are accredited investors within the meaning of Rule 501 under the Securities Act and (b) has not authorized anyone other than the Underwriters to engage in Testing-the-Waters Communications. The Company reconfirms that the Underwriters have been authorized to act on its behalf in undertaking Testing-the-Waters Communications. The Company has not distributed any Written Testing-the-Waters Communications.

2.41 Money Laundering. The operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries are and have been conducted at all times in compliance with applicable financial record-keeping and reporting requirements of the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970, as amended, applicable money laundering statutes and applicable rules and regulations thereunder (collectively, the “Money Laundering Laws”), and no Action or Proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving the Company or any Subsidiary with respect to the Money Laundering Laws is pending or, to the knowledge of the Company or any Subsidiary, threatened.

2.42 Certificates. Any certificate signed by an officer of the Company and delivered to the Underwriters or to counsel for the Underwriters shall be deemed to be a representation and warranty by the Company to the Underwriters as to the matters set forth therein.
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2.43 Reliance. The Company acknowledges that the Underwriters will rely upon the accuracy and truthfulness of the foregoing representations and warranties and hereby consents to such reliance.

2.44 Cybersecurity. The Company and its Subsidiaries’ information technology assets and equipment, computers, systems, networks, hardware, software, websites, applications, and databases (collectively, “IT Systems”) are adequate for, and operate and perform in all material respects as required in connection with the operation of the business of the Company as currently conducted, free and clear of all material bugs, errors, defects, Trojan horses, time bombs, malware and other corruptants. The Company and its subsidiaries have implemented and maintained commercially reasonable physical, technical and administrative controls, policies, procedures, and safeguards to maintain and protect their material confidential information and the integrity, continuous operation, redundancy and security of all IT Systems and data, including all “Personal Data” (defined below) and all sensitive, confidential or regulated data (“Confidential Data”) used in connection with their businesses.  “Personal Data” means (i) a natural person’s name, street address, telephone number, e-mail address, photograph, social security number or tax identification number, driver’s license number, passport number, credit card number, bank information, or customer or account number; (ii) any information which would qualify as “personally identifying information” under the Federal Trade Commission Act, as amended; (iii) “personal data” as defined by GDPR; (iv) any information which would qualify as “protected health information” under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (collectively, “HIPAA”); (v) any “personal information” as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”); and (vi) any other piece of information that allows the identification of such natural person, or his or her family, or permits the collection or analysis of any data related to an identified person’s health or sexual orientation. There have been no breaches, violations, outages or unauthorized uses of or accesses to same, except for those that have been remedied without material cost or liability or the duty to notify any other person, nor any incidents under internal review or investigations relating to the same. The Company and its subsidiaries are presently in material compliance with all applicable laws or statutes and all judgments, orders, rules and regulations of any court or arbitrator or governmental or regulatory authority, internal policies and contractual obligations relating to the privacy and security of IT Systems, Confidential Data, and Personal Data and to the protection of such IT Systems, Confidential Data, and Personal Data from unauthorized use, access, misappropriation or modification.

2.45 Compliance with Data Privacy Laws. The Company and its Subsidiaries are, and at all prior times were, in material compliance with all applicable state and federal data privacy and security laws and regulations, including without limitation HIPAA, CCPA, and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) (EU 2016/679) (collectively, the “Privacy Laws”). To ensure compliance with the Privacy Laws, the Company has in place, complies with, and takes appropriate steps to ensure compliance in all material respects with their policies and procedures relating to data privacy and security and the collection, storage, use, processing, disclosure, handling, and analysis of Personal Data and Confidential Data (the “Policies”). The Company has at all times made all disclosures to users or customers required by applicable laws and regulatory rules or requirements, and none of such disclosures made or contained in any Policy have been inaccurate or in violation of any applicable laws and regulatory rules or requirements in any material respect. The Company further certifies that neither it nor any subsidiary: (i) has received notice of any actual or potential liability under or relating to, or actual or potential violation of, any of the Privacy Laws, and has no knowledge of any event or condition that would reasonably be expected to result in any such notice; (ii) is currently conducting or paying for, in whole or in part, any investigation, remediation, or other corrective action pursuant to any Privacy Law; or (iii) is a party to any order, decree, or agreement that imposes any obligation or liability under any Privacy Law.

2.46 Social Security. The Company and its Subsidiaries have no debt with the Social Security System in Colombia. The Company and its Subsidiaries have calculated and paid the social security contributions of its employees with the accurate social security wage base. The Company is not aware of any existing or imminent administrative proceedings related to social security contributions of its employees or its Subsidiaries' employees, which, in either case, would result in a Material Adverse Effect.

2.47 Foreign Exchange. The Company has duly registered its foreign investment in its Subsidiaries and both the Company and the Subsidiaries have fulfilled all applicable laws relating to foreign exchange. There is no, and the Company has received no written notice of any existing or imminent administrative proceedings against the Company, or its Subsidiaries related to foreign exchange regulations, which, in either case, would result in a Material Adverse Effect.
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3.
Covenants of the Company. The Company covenants and agrees as follows:

3.1 Amendments to Registration Statement. The Company shall deliver to the Representative, prior to filing, any amendment or supplement to the Registration Statement, Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or Prospectus proposed to be filed after the Effective Date and not file any such amendment or supplement to which the Representative shall reasonably object in writing.

3.2 Federal Securities Laws.

3.2.1 Compliance. The Company, subject to Section 3.2.2, shall comply with the requirements of Rule 424(b) and Rule 430A of the Securities Act Regulations, and will notify the Representative promptly, and confirm the notice in writing, (i) when any post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement or any amendment or supplement to any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus shall have been filed and when any post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement shall become effective; (ii) of the receipt of any comments from the Commission; (iii) of any request by the Commission for any amendment to the Registration Statement or any amendment or supplement to any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package, or the Prospectus or for additional information; (iv) of the issuance by the Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment or of any order preventing or suspending the use of any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, or of the suspension of the qualification of the Public Securities for offering or sale in any jurisdiction, or of the initiation or threatening of any proceedings for any of such purposes or of any examination pursuant to Section 8(d) or 8(e) of the Securities Act concerning the Registration Statement; and (v) if the Company becomes the subject of a proceeding under Section 8A of the Securities Act in connection with the Offering of the Public Securities. The Company shall effect all filings required under Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act Regulations, in the manner and within the time period required by Rule 424(b) (without reliance on Rule 424(b)(8)), and shall take such steps as it deems necessary to ascertain promptly whether the form of prospectus transmitted for filing under Rule 424(b) was received for filing by the Commission and, in the event that it was not, it will promptly file such prospectus. The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to prevent the issuance of any stop order, prevention or suspension and, if any such order is issued, to obtain the lifting thereof at the earliest possible moment.

3.2.2 Continued Compliance. The Company shall comply with the Securities Act, the Securities Act Regulations, the Exchange Act and the Exchange Act Regulations so as to permit the completion of the distribution of the Public Securities as contemplated in this Agreement and in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus. If at any time when a prospectus relating to the Public Securities is (or, but for the exception afforded by Rule 172 of the Securities Act Regulations (“Rule 172”), would be) required by the Securities Act to be delivered in connection with sales of the Public Securities, any event shall occur or condition shall exist as a result of which it is necessary, in the opinion of counsel for the Underwriters or for the Company, to (i) amend the Registration Statement in order that the Registration Statement will not include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading; (ii) amend or supplement the Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus in order that the Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, as the case may be, will not include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances existing at the time it is delivered to a purchaser or (iii) amend the Registration Statement or amend or supplement the Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, as the case may be, in order to comply with the requirements of the Securities Act or the Securities Act Regulations, the Company will promptly (A) give the Representative notice of such event; (B) prepare any amendment or supplement as may be necessary to correct such statement or omission or to make the Registration Statement, the Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus comply with such requirements and, a reasonable amount of time prior to any proposed filing or use, furnish the Representative with copies of any such amendment or supplement and (C) file with the Commission any such amendment or supplement; provided, however, that the Company shall not file or use any such amendment or supplement to which the Representative or counsel for the Underwriters shall reasonably object. The Company will furnish to the Underwriters such number of copies of such amendment or supplement as the Underwriters may reasonably request. The Company has given the Representative notice of any filings made pursuant to the Exchange Act or the Exchange Act Regulations within 48 hours prior to the Effective Time. The Company shall give the Representative notice of its intention to make any such filing from the Effective Time until the later of the Closing Date and the exercise in full or expiration of the Over-allotment Option specified in Section 1.2 hereof and will furnish the Representative with copies of the related document(s) a reasonable amount of time prior to such proposed filing, as the case may be, and will not file or use any such document to which the Representative or counsel for the Underwriters shall reasonably object.

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3.2.3 Exchange Act Registration. For a period of two (2) years after the date of this Agreement, the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the registration of the Common Shares under the Exchange Act, unless the Company is taken private in a bona fide acquisition transaction. The Company shall not deregister the Common Shares under the Exchange Act without the prior written consent of the Representative, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

3.2.4 Free Writing Prospectuses. The Company agrees that, unless it obtains the prior written consent of the Representative, it shall not make any offer relating to the Public Securities that would constitute an Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or that would otherwise constitute a “free writing prospectus,” or a portion thereof, required to be filed by the Company with the Commission or retained by the Company under Rule 433; provided, however, that the Representative shall be deemed to have consented to each Issuer General Use Free Writing Prospectus hereto and any “road show that is a written communication” within the meaning of Rule 433(d)(8)(i) that has been reviewed by the Representative. The Company represents that it has treated or agrees that it will treat each such free writing prospectus consented to, or deemed consented to, by the Underwriters as an “issuer free writing prospectus,” as defined in Rule 433, and that it has complied and will comply with the applicable requirements of Rule 433 with respect thereto, including timely filing with the Commission where required, legending and record keeping. If at any time following issuance of an Issuer Free Writing Prospectus there occurred or occurs an event or development as a result of which such Issuer Free Writing Prospectus conflicted or would conflict with the information contained in the Registration Statement or included or would include an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted or would omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances existing at that subsequent time, not misleading, the Company will promptly notify the Underwriters and will promptly amend or supplement, at its own expense, such Issuer Free Writing Prospectus to eliminate or correct such conflict, untrue statement or omission.

3.3 Delivery to the Underwriters of Registration Statements. The Company has delivered or made available or shall deliver or make available to the Representative and counsel for the Representative, without charge, signed copies of the Registration Statement as originally filed and each amendment thereto (including exhibits filed therewith or incorporated by reference therein and documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference therein) and signed copies of all consents and certificates of experts, and will also deliver to the Underwriters, without charge, a conformed copy of the Registration Statement as originally filed and each amendment thereto (without exhibits) for each of the Underwriters. The copies of the Registration Statement and each amendment thereto furnished to the Underwriters will be identical to the electronically transmitted copies thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR, except to the extent permitted by Regulation S-T.

3.4 Delivery to the Underwriters of Prospectuses. The Company has delivered or made available or will deliver or make available to each Underwriter, without charge, as many copies of each Preliminary Prospectus as such Underwriter reasonably requested, and the Company hereby consents to the use of such copies for purposes permitted by the Securities Act. The Company will furnish to each Underwriter, without charge, during the period when a prospectus relating to the Public Securities is (or, but for the exception afforded by Rule 172, would be) required to be delivered under the Securities Act, such number of copies of the Prospectus (as amended or supplemented) as such Underwriter may reasonably request. The Prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto furnished to the Underwriters will be identical to the electronically transmitted copies thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR, except to the extent permitted by Regulation S-T.

3.5 Events Requiring Notice to the Representative. The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Registration Statement to remain effective with a current prospectus for at least nine (9) months after the Effective Time, and shall notify the Representative promptly and confirm the notice in writing: (i) of the issuance by the Commission of any stop order or of the initiation, or the threatening, of any proceeding for that purpose; (ii) of the issuance by any state securities commission of any proceedings for the suspension of the qualification of the Public Securities for offering or sale in any jurisdiction or of the initiation, or the threatening, of any proceeding for that purpose; (iii) of the mailing and delivery to the Commission for filing of any amendment or supplement to the Registration Statement or Prospectus; (iv) of the receipt of any comments or request for any additional information from the Commission; and (v) of the happening of any event during the period described in this Section 3.5 that, in the judgment of the Company, makes any statement of a material fact made in the Registration Statement, the Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus untrue or that requires the making of any changes in (a) the Registration Statement in order to make the statements therein not misleading, or (b) in the Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. If the Commission or any state securities commission shall enter a stop order or suspend such qualification at any time, the Company shall make every reasonable effort to obtain promptly the lifting of such order.

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3.6 [Reserved].

3.7 Listing. The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the listing of the Common Shares (including the Firm Shares, the Registered Warrant Shares and the Option Shares (if any)) on the NASDAQ Capital Market (the “Exchange”). Nothing in this Section 3.7, however, shall prevent a bona fide sale, merger or similar transaction involving the Company.

3.8 Intentionally omitted.

3.9 Reports to the Representative.

3.9.1 Periodic Reports, etc. For a period of two (2) years after the date of this Agreement, the Company shall furnish to the Representative copies of such financial statements and other periodic and special reports as the Company from time to time furnishes generally to holders of any class of its securities and also promptly furnish to the Representative (unless the Company is taken private in a bona fide acquisition transaction): (i) a copy of each periodic report the Company shall be required to file with the Commission under the Exchange Act and the Exchange Act Regulations; (ii) a copy of every press release and every news item and article with respect to the Company or its affairs which was released by the Company; (iii) a copy of each Form 6-K prepared and filed by the Company; (iv) five copies of each registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act; (v) a copy of each report or other communication furnished to stockholders and (vi) such additional documents and information with respect to the Company and the affairs of any future subsidiaries of the Company as the Representative may from time to time reasonably request; provided, however, the Representative shall sign, if requested by the Company, a Regulation FD compliant confidentiality agreement which is reasonably acceptable to the Representative and Representative Counsel in connection with the Representative’s receipt of such information. Documents filed with the Commission pursuant to its EDGAR system or otherwise publicly filed or made available shall be deemed to have been delivered to the Representative pursuant to this Section 3.9.1.

3.9.2 Transfer Agent. The Company will maintain, at its expense, a registrar and transfer agent for the Public Securities for so long as the Common Shares are publicly-traded.

3.9.3 [Reserved].

3.10 Payment of Expenses. The Company hereby agrees to pay on each of the Closing Date and the Option Closing Date, if any, to the extent not paid at the Closing Date, all expenses incident to the performance of the obligations of the Company under this Agreement, including, but not limited to: (i) all filing fees and communication expenses relating to the registration of the Public Securities to be sold in the Offering with the Commission; (ii) all Public Filing System filing fees associated with the review of the Offering by FINRA; (iii) all fees and expenses relating to the listing of Common Shares on the Exchange and such other stock exchanges as the Company and the Representative together determine; (iv) all reasonable and documented fees, expenses and disbursements relating to the registration, qualification or exemption of the Public Securities under the “blue sky” securities laws of such states and other jurisdictions as the Representative may reasonably designate; (v) all reasonable and documented fees, expenses and disbursements relating to the registration, qualification or exemption of the Public Securities under the securities laws of such foreign jurisdictions as the Representative may reasonably designate; (vi) the reasonable and documented costs of all mailing and printing of the underwriting documents (including, without limitation, the Underwriting Agreement, any Blue Sky Surveys, International Blue Sky Surveys and, if appropriate, any Agreement Among Underwriters, Selected Dealers’ Agreement, Underwriters’ Questionnaire and Power of Attorney), Registration Statements, Prospectuses and all amendments, supplements and exhibits thereto and as many preliminary and final Prospectuses as the Representative may reasonably deem necessary; (vii) the costs of preparing, printing and delivering certificates representing the Public Securities; (viii) fees and expenses of the transfer agent for the Common Shares; (ix) stock transfer and/or stamp taxes, if any, payable upon the transfer of securities from the Company to the Underwriters; (x) the fees and expenses of the Company’s accountants; (ix) all fees and expenses associated with listing the Shares and the Warrant Shares on the Nasdaq; and (x) the fees and expenses of the Company’s legal counsel and other agents and representatives. The Company hereby agrees to pay on each of the Closing Date and the Option Closing Date, if any, to the extent not paid at the Closing Date, to the Representative, from the gross proceeds of the Offering, for accountable legal expenses incurred by the Representative in connection with the transaction in the amount of $200,000 as well as non-accountable expenses (the “NAE”) including, but not limited to, IPREO software related expenses, background check(s), tombstones, marketing related expenses; i.e. roadshow, travel, et al. and any other expenses incurred by the Representative in connection with the transaction, (provided, however, that such reimbursement amount shall in no way limit or impair the indemnification and contribution provisions of this Agreement). The total NAE allowance shall not exceed $50,000.
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3.11 Application of Net Proceeds. The Company shall apply the net proceeds from the Offering received by it in a manner consistent with the application thereof described under the caption “Use of Proceeds” in the Registration Statement, the Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.

3.12 Delivery of Earnings Statements to Security Holders. The Company shall make generally available to its security holders as soon as practicable, but not later than the first day of the fifteenth (15th) full calendar month following the date of this Agreement, an earnings statement (which need not be certified by an independent registered public accounting firm unless required by the Securities Act or the Securities Act Regulations, but which shall satisfy the provisions of Rule 158(a) under Section 11(a) of the Securities Act) covering a period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months beginning after the date of this Agreement.

3.13 Stabilization. Neither the Company nor, to its knowledge, any of its employees, directors or shareholders (without the consent of the Representative) has taken or shall take, directly or indirectly, any action designed to or that has constituted or that might reasonably be expected to cause or result in, under Regulation M of the Exchange Act, or otherwise, stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company to facilitate the sale or resale of the Public Securities.

3.14 Internal Controls. The Company shall maintain a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurances that: (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization; (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary in order to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and to maintain accountability for assets; (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization; and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences.

3.15 Accountants. As of the date of this Agreement, the Company shall continue to retain a nationally recognized independent registered public accounting firm for a period of at least one (1) year after the date of this Agreement. The Representative acknowledges that the Auditor is acceptable to the Representative.

3.16 FINRA. The Company shall advise the Representative (who shall make an appropriate filing with FINRA) if it is or becomes aware that (i) any officer or director of the Company, (ii) any beneficial owner of 5% or more of any class of the Company’s securities or (iii) any beneficial owner of the Company’s unregistered equity securities which were acquired during the 180 days immediately preceding the filing of the Registration Statement is or becomes an affiliate or associated person of a FINRA member participating in the Offering (as determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of FINRA).

3.17 No Fiduciary Duties. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Underwriters’ responsibility to the Company is solely contractual in nature and that none of the Underwriters or their affiliates or any selling agent shall be deemed to be acting in a fiduciary capacity, or otherwise owes any fiduciary duty to the Company or any of its affiliates in connection with the Offering and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

3.18 Company Lock-Up Agreements. The Company will not, without the prior written consent of the Representative, from the date of execution of this Agreement and continuing for a period of three (3) months from the Effective Date (the “Lock-Up Period”): (i) offer, pledge, announce the intention to sell, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, or file with the Commission a registration statement under the Securities Act relating to, Common Shares or Ordinary Share Equivalents, (ii) file or cause to be filed any registration statement with the Commission relating to the offering of any shares of Common Shares of the Company or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Common Shares of the Company, or (iii) enter into any swap or other agreement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of the Common Shares or any Ordinary Share Equivalents, whether any such transaction described in clause (i), (ii) or (iii) above is to be settled by delivery of Common Shares or any Ordinary Share Equivalents, in cash or otherwise, except to the Underwriters pursuant to this Agreement.
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The restrictions contained in this Section 3.18 shall not apply to: (A) the Public Securities, (B) any Common Shares previously issued under Company Incentive Plans as described as outstanding in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, (C) any options and other awards granted under a Company Incentive Plan or Common Shares issued pursuant to an employee stock purchase plan, in each case, as described in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, and (D) Common Shares or other securities issued in connection with a transaction with an unaffiliated third party that includes a bona fide commercial relationship (including joint ventures, marketing or distribution arrangements, collaboration agreements or intellectual property license agreements) or any acquisition of assets or acquisition of not less than a majority or controlling portion of the equity of another entity; provided that the recipient of any such Common Shares or other securities issued or granted pursuant to clauses (B), (C) and (D) during the Lock-Up Period shall enter into an agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit B hereto.

3.19 Blue Sky Qualifications. The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts, in cooperation with the Underwriters, if necessary, to qualify the Public Securities for offering and sale under the applicable securities laws of such states and other jurisdictions (domestic or foreign) as the Representative may designate with the consent of the Company and to maintain such qualifications in effect so long as required to complete the distribution of the Public Securities; provided, however, that the Company shall not be obligated to file any general consent to service of process or to qualify as a foreign corporation or as a dealer in securities in any jurisdiction in which it is not so qualified or to subject itself to taxation in respect of doing business in any jurisdiction in which it is not otherwise so subject.

3.20 Reporting Requirements. The Company, during the period when a prospectus relating to the Public Securities is (or, but for the exception afforded by Rule 172, would be) required to be delivered under the Securities Act, will file all documents required to be filed with the Commission pursuant to the Exchange Act within the time periods required by the Exchange Act and Exchange Act Regulations. Additionally, the Company shall report the use of proceeds from the issuance of the Public Securities as may be required under Rule 463 under the Securities Act Regulations.

3.21 Sarbanes-Oxley. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company shall at all times comply with all applicable provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in effect from time to time.

4.
Conditions of the Obligations of the Underwriters. The obligations of the Underwriters hereunder shall be subject to the accuracy of the representations and warranties on the part of the Company set forth in Section 2 hereof, in each case as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date as though then made, to the timely performance by each of the Company of its covenants and other obligations hereunder on and as of such dates, and to each of the following additional conditions::

4.1 Accountants’ Comfort Letter. On the date hereof, the Representative shall have received, and the Company shall have caused to be delivered to the Representative, a letter from the Auditor addressed to the Representative, dated as of the date hereof, in form and substance satisfactory to the Representative. The letter shall not disclose any change in the condition (financial or other), earnings, operations, business or prospects of the Company from that set forth in the Prospectus, which, in the Representative’s sole judgment, is material and adverse and that makes it, in the Representative’s sole judgment, impracticable or inadvisable to proceed with the Offering of the Public Securities as contemplated by the Prospectus.

4.2 Bring-down Comfort Letter. On the Closing Date, the Representative shall have received from the Auditor a letter dated as of such Closing Date, in form and substance satisfactory to the Representative, to the effect that they reaffirm the statements made in the letter furnished pursuant to this Section 4.1, except that the specified date referred to therein for the carrying out of procedures shall be no more than three business days prior to such Closing Date.

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4.3 Compliance with Registration Requirements; No Stop Order; No Objection from FINRA. The Registration Statement shall have become effective and all necessary regulatory and listing approvals shall have been received not later than [5:30 P.M.], New York City time, on the date of this Agreement, or at such later time and date as shall have been consented to in writing by the Representative. The Prospectus (in accordance with Rule 424(b)) and any Permitted Free Writing Prospectus shall have been duly filed with the Commission in a timely fashion in accordance with the terms thereof. At or prior to the Closing Date and the actual time of the Closing, no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement or any part thereof shall have been issued and no proceeding for that purpose shall have been initiated or threatened by the Commission; no order preventing or suspending the use of the Prospectus shall have been issued and no proceeding for that purpose shall have been initiated or threatened by the Commission; no order having the effect of ceasing or suspending the distribution of the Public Securities or any other securities of the Company shall have been issued by any securities commission, securities regulatory authority or stock exchange and no proceedings for that purpose shall have been instituted or shall be pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, contemplated by any securities commission, securities regulatory authority or stock exchange; all requests for additional information on the part of the Commission shall have been complied with; and the FINRA shall have raised no objections to the fairness and reasonableness of the placement terms and arrangements.

4.4 Corporate Proceedings. All corporate proceedings and other legal matters in connection with this Agreement, the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, and the registration, sale and delivery of the Public Securities, shall have been completed or resolved in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the Underwriters’ counsel.

4.5 No Material Adverse Effect. Subsequent to the execution and delivery of this Agreement and prior to the Closing Date, in the Underwriter’s sole judgment after consultation with the Company, there shall not have occurred any Material Adverse Effect.

4.6 Closing Date Opinion of Counsel for the Company. The Representative shall have received on the Closing Date the favorable opinion and negative assurances statement of Greenberg Traurig, P.A., counsel to the Company, dated as of such Closing Date, including, without limitation, a customary negative assurance letter, addressed to the Representative in customary form reasonably satisfactory to the Representative. The Underwriters and Greenberg Traurig, P.A. shall be entitled to rely on the opinion of the Company’s Canadian counsel filed as Exhibit 5.1 to the Registration Statement, as to the due incorporation, validity of the Public Securities and due authorization, execution and delivery of the Agreement.

4.7 Closing Date Opinion of Canadian Counsel for the Company. The Representative shall have received on the Closing Date the favorable opinion of Wildeboer Dellelce LLP, Canadian counsel to the Company, dated as of such Closing Date, including, without limitation, a customary negative assurance letter, addressed to the Representative in customary form reasonably satisfactory to the Representative.

4.8 Closing Date Opinion of Colombian Counsel for the Company.  The Representative shall have received on the Closing Date the favorable opinion of internal Colombian counsel to the Company, dated as of such Closing Date, including, without limitation, a customary negative assurance letter, addressed to the Representative in customary form reasonably satisfactory to the Representative.

4.9 Option Closing Date Opinions of Counsel. The Representative shall have received on the Option Closing date the favorable opinions of counsel listed in Section 4.6, dated as of the Option Closing Date, addressed to the Representative in customary form reasonably satisfactory to the Representative, confirming as of the Option Closing Date, the statements made by such counsel in their respective opinions delivered on the Closing Date.

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4.10 Officers’ Certificate. The Representative shall have received on the Closing Date a certificate of the Company, dated as of such Closing Date, signed by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, to the effect that, and the Representative shall be satisfied that, the signers of such certificate have reviewed the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, and this Agreement and to the further effect that:

4.10.1 The representations and warranties of the Company in this Agreement are true and correct, as if made on and as of such Closing Date, and the Company has complied with all the agreements and satisfied all the conditions on its part to be performed or satisfied at or prior to such Closing Date;

4.10.2 No stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement or the use of the Prospectus has been issued and no proceedings for that purpose have been instituted or are pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened under the Securities Act; no order having the effect of ceasing or suspending the distribution of the Public Securities or any other securities of the Company has been issued by any securities commission, securities regulatory authority or stock exchange in the United States and no proceedings for that purpose have been instituted or are pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, contemplated by any securities commission, securities regulatory authority or stock exchange in the United States;

4.10.3 Subsequent to the respective dates as of which information is given in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, there has not been: (a) any Material Adverse Effect; (b) any transaction that is material to the Company and the Subsidiaries taken as a whole, except transactions entered into in the ordinary course of business; (c) any obligation, direct or contingent, that is material to the Company and the Subsidiaries taken as a whole, incurred by the Company or any Subsidiary, except obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business; (d) any material change in the capital stock (except changes thereto resulting from the exercise of outstanding options or warrants or conversion of outstanding indebtedness into Common Shares) or outstanding indebtedness of the Company or any Subsidiary (except for the conversion of such indebtedness into Common Shares); (e) any dividend or distribution of any kind declared, paid or made on Common Shares; or (f) any loss or damage (whether or not insured) to the property of the Company or any Subsidiary which has been sustained or will have been sustained which has a Material Adverse Effect.

4.11 Secretary’s Certificate. As of the Closing Date the Representative shall have received a certificate of the Company signed by the Secretary of the Company, dated the Closing Date, certifying: (i) that each of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws attached to such certificate is true and complete, has not been modified and is in full force and effect; (ii) that each of the Subsidiaries Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws or charter documents attached to such certificate is true and complete, has not been modified and is in full force and effect; (iii) that the resolutions of the Company’s Board of Directors relating to the Offering attached to such certificate are in full force and effect and have not been modified; and (iv) the good standing of the Company and each of the Subsidiaries, but only to the extent good standing is a concept applicable in the jurisdiction of formation of a Subsidiary. The documents referred to in such certificate shall be attached to such certificate.

4.12. On or before the Closing Date, the Representative and counsel for the Underwriters shall have received such customary information and documents as they may reasonably require for the purposes of enabling them to pass upon the issuance and sale of the Public Securities as contemplated herein, or in order to evidence the accuracy of any of the representations and warranties, or the satisfaction of any of the conditions or agreements, herein contained. If any condition specified in this Section 4 is not satisfied when and as required to be satisfied, this Agreement may be terminated by the Representative by notice to the Company at any time on or prior to the Closing Date, which termination shall be without liability on the part of any party to any other party, except that Section 5 (Indemnification) and Section 8.3 (Expenses) shall at all times be effective and shall survive such termination.

4.13 Subsequent to the execution and delivery of this Agreement or, if earlier, the dates as of which information is given in the Registration Statement (exclusive of any amendment thereof) and the Prospectus (exclusive of any supplement thereto), there shall not have been any change in the capital stock or long-term debt of the Company (other than as described in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus) or any change or development involving a change, whether or not arising from transactions in the ordinary course of business, in the business, condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations, shareholders’ equity, properties or prospects of the Company, taken as a whole, including but not limited to the occurrence of any fire, flood, storm, explosion, accident, act of war or terrorism or other calamity, the effect of which, in any such case described above, is, in the sole judgment of the Representative, so material and adverse as to make it impracticable or inadvisable to proceed with the sale of Public Securities or Offering as contemplated hereby.
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4.14 Subsequent to the execution and delivery of this Agreement and up to a Closing Date, there shall not have occurred any of the following: (i) trading in securities generally on the Nasdaq or any of the New York Stock Exchange, the NYSE American, or any tier of the markets operated by OTC Markets Group, Inc. shall not have commenced, (ii) a banking moratorium shall have been declared by federal or state authorities or a material disruption has occurred in commercial banking or securities settlement or clearance services in the United States, (iii) the United States shall have become engaged in hostilities in which it is not currently engaged, the subject of an act of terrorism, there shall have been an escalation in hostilities involving the United States, or there shall have been a declaration of a national emergency or war by the United States, or (iv) there shall have occurred any other calamity or crisis or any actual or prospective change in general economic, political or financial conditions in the United States or elsewhere, if the effect of any such event in clause (ii) or (iv) makes it, in the sole judgment of the Representative, impracticable or inadvisable to proceed with the sale or delivery of the Public Securities on the terms and in the manner contemplated by the Prospectus.

4.15 The Representative shall have received a lock-up agreement from each person or entity set forth on Schedule 3 (each, a “Lock-Up Party”), duly executed by the applicable Lock-Up Party, in each case substantially in the form attached as Exhibit B.

4.16 No action shall have been taken and no statute, rule, regulation or order shall have been enacted, adopted or issued by any federal, state or foreign governmental or regulatory authority that would, as of the Closing Date, prevent the issuance or sale of the Public Securities; and no injunction or order of any federal, state or foreign court shall have been issued that would, as of the Closing Date, prevent the issuance or sale of the Public Securities or materially and adversely affect or potentially materially and adversely affect the business or operations of the Company.
If any of the conditions specified in this Section 4 shall not have been fulfilled when and as required by this Agreement, or if any of the certificates, opinions, written statements or letters furnished to the Representative or to Underwriters’ counsel pursuant to this Section 4 shall not be reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Representative and to Underwriters’ counsel, all obligations of the Underwriters hereunder may be cancelled by the Representative at, or at any time prior to, the consummation of the Offering. Notice of such cancellation shall be given to the Company in writing.

5.
Indemnification.
 
5.1 Indemnification of the Underwriters.

5.1.1 General. Subject to the conditions set forth below, the Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each Underwriter, its affiliates and each of its and their respective directors, officers, members, employees, representatives and agents and each person, if any, who controls any such Underwriter within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act (collectively the “Underwriter Indemnified Parties,” and each an “Underwriter Indemnified Party”), against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and expense whatsoever (including but not limited to any and all legal or other expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any litigation, commenced or threatened, or any claim whatsoever, whether arising out of any action between any of the Underwriter Indemnified Parties and the Company or between any of the Underwriter Indemnified Parties and any third party, or otherwise) to which they or any of them may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or any other statute or at common law or otherwise or under the laws of foreign countries, arising out of or based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in (i) the Registration Statement, the Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus (as from time to time each may be amended and supplemented); (ii) any materials or information provided to investors by, or with the approval of, the Company in connection with the marketing of the Offering, including any “road show” or investor presentations made to investors by the Company (whether in person or electronically); or (iii) any application or other document or written communication (in this Section 5, collectively called “application”) executed by the Company or based upon written information furnished by the Company in any jurisdiction in order to qualify the Public Securities under the securities laws thereof or filed with the Commission, any state securities commission or agency, the Exchange or any other national securities exchange; or the omission or alleged omission therefrom of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, unless such statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, the Underwriters’ Information. With respect to any untrue statement or omission or alleged untrue statement or omission made in the Preliminary Prospectus, the indemnity agreement contained in this Section 5.1.1 shall not inure to the benefit of any Underwriter Indemnified Party to the extent that any loss, liability, claim, damage or expense of such Underwriter Indemnified Party results from the fact that a copy of the Prospectus was not given or sent to the person asserting any such loss, liability, claim or damage at or prior to the written confirmation of sale of the Public Securities to such person as required by the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations, and if the untrue statement or omission has been corrected in the Prospectus, unless such failure to deliver the Prospectus was a result of non-compliance by the Company with its obligations under Section 3.1 hereof.
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5.1.2 Procedure. If any action is brought against an Underwriter Indemnified Party in respect of which indemnity may be sought against the Company pursuant to Section 5.1.1, such Underwriter Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Company in writing of the institution of such action and the Company shall assume the defense of such action, including the employment and fees of counsel (subject to the reasonable approval of such Underwriter Indemnified Party) and payment of actual expenses. Such Underwriter Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ its or their own counsel in any such case, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such Underwriter Indemnified Party unless (i) the employment of such counsel at the expense of the Company shall have been authorized in writing by the Company in connection with the defense of such action, or (ii) the Company shall not have employed counsel to have charge of the defense of such action, or (iii) such indemnified party or parties shall have reasonably concluded that there may be defenses available to it or them which are different from or additional to those available to the Company (in which case the Company shall not have the right to direct the defense of such action on behalf of the indemnified party or parties), in any of which events the reasonable fees and expenses of not more than one additional firm of attorneys selected by the Underwriter Indemnified Party (in addition to local counsel if necessary) shall be borne by the Company. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if any Underwriter Indemnified Party shall assume the defense of such action as provided above, the Company shall have the right to approve the terms of any settlement of such action, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.

5.2 Indemnification of the Company. Each Underwriter, severally and not jointly, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its directors, its officers who signed the Registration Statement and persons who control the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and expense described in the foregoing indemnity from the Company to the several Underwriters, as incurred, but only with respect to untrue statements or omissions, or alleged untrue statements or omissions made in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto or in any application, in reliance upon, and in strict conformity with, the Underwriters’ Information. In case any action shall be brought against the Company or any other person so indemnified based on any Preliminary Prospectus, , the Pricing Disclosure Package the Registration Statement or Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto or any application, and in respect of which indemnity may be sought against any Underwriter, such Underwriter shall have the rights and duties given to the Company, and the Company and each other person so indemnified shall have the rights and duties given to the several Underwriters by the provisions of Section 5.1.2. The Company agrees promptly to notify the Representative of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Company or any of its officers, directors or any person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act, in connection with the issuance and sale of the Public Securities or in connection with the Registration Statement, the Prospectus or any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus.

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5.3 Contribution.

5.3.1 Contribution Rights. If the indemnification provided for in this Section 5 shall for any reason be unavailable to or insufficient to hold harmless an indemnified party under Section 5.1 or 5.2 in respect of any loss, claim, damage or liability, or any action in respect thereof, referred to therein, then each indemnifying party shall, in lieu of indemnifying such indemnified party, contribute to the amount paid or payable by such indemnified party as a result of such loss, claim, damage or liability, or action in respect thereof, (i) in such proportion as shall be appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by the Company, on the one hand, and the Underwriters, on the other, from the Offering of the Public Securities, or (ii) if the allocation provided by clause (i) above is not permitted by applicable law, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect not only the relative benefits referred to in clause (i) above but also the relative fault of the Company, on the one hand, and the Underwriters, on the other, with respect to the statements or omissions that resulted in such loss, claim, damage or liability, or action in respect thereof, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative benefits received by the Company, on the one hand, and the Underwriters, on the other, with respect to such Offering shall be deemed to be in the same proportion as the total net proceeds from the Offering of the Public Securities purchased under this Agreement (before deducting expenses) received by the Company, as set forth in the table on the cover page of the Prospectus, on the one hand, and the total underwriting discounts and commissions received by the Underwriters with respect to the shares of the Common Shares purchased under this Agreement, as set forth in the table on the cover page of the Prospectus, on the other hand. The relative fault shall be determined by reference to whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the Company or the Underwriters, the intent of the parties and their relative knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such statement or omission. The Company and the Underwriters agree that it would not be just and equitable if contributions pursuant to this Section 5.3.1 were to be determined by pro rata allocation (even if the Underwriters were treated as one entity for such purpose) or by any other method of allocation that does not take into account the equitable considerations referred to herein. The amount paid or payable by an indemnified party as a result of the loss, claim, damage or liability, or action in respect thereof, referred to above in this Section 5.3.1 shall be deemed to include, for purposes of this Section 5.3.1, any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such indemnified party in connection with investigating or defending any such action or claim. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 5.3.1 in no event shall an Underwriter be required to contribute any amount in excess of the amount by which the total underwriting discounts and commissions received by such Underwriter with respect to the Offering of the Public Securities exceeds the amount of any damages that such Underwriter has otherwise been required to pay by reason of such untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission. No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.
5.3.2 Contribution Procedure. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt by any party to this Agreement (or its representative) of notice of the commencement of any action, suit or proceeding, such party will, if a claim for contribution in respect thereof is to be made against another party (“contributing party”), notify the contributing party of the commencement thereof, but the failure to so notify the contributing party will not relieve it from any liability which it may have to any other party other than for contribution hereunder. In case any such action, suit or proceeding is brought against any party, and such party notifies a contributing party or its representative of the commencement thereof within the aforesaid 15 days, the contributing party will be entitled to participate therein with the notifying party and any other contributing party similarly notified. Any such contributing party shall not be liable to any party seeking contribution on account of any settlement of any claim, action or proceeding affected by such party seeking contribution on account of any settlement of any claim, action or proceeding affected by such party seeking contribution without the written consent of such contributing party. The contribution provisions contained in this Section 5.3.2 are intended to supersede, to the extent permitted by law, any right to contribution under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise available. Each Underwriter’s obligations to contribute pursuant to this Section 5.3 are several and not joint.
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6.
Default by an Underwriter.
 
6.1 Default Not Exceeding 10% of Firm Securities or Option Securities. If any Underwriter or Underwriters shall default in its or their obligations to purchase the Firm Securities or the Option Securities, if the Over-allotment Option is exercised hereunder, and if the number of the Firm Securities or Option Securities with respect to which such default relates does not exceed in the aggregate 10% of the number of Firm Securities or Option Securities that all Underwriters have agreed to purchase hereunder, then such Firm Securities or Option Securities to which the default relates shall be purchased by the non-defaulting Underwriters in proportion to their respective commitments hereunder.

6.2 Default Exceeding 10% of Firm Securities or Option Securities. In the event that the default addressed in Section 6.1 relates to more than 10% of the Firm Securities or Option Securities, you may in your discretion arrange for yourself or for another party or parties to purchase such Firm Securities or Option Securities to which such default relates on the terms contained herein. If, within one (1) Business Day after such default relating to more than 10% of the Firm Securities or Option Securities, you do not arrange for the purchase of such Firm Securities or Option Securities, then the Company shall be entitled to a further period of one (1) Business Day within which to procure another party or parties satisfactory to you to purchase said Firm Securities or Option Securities on such terms. In the event that neither you nor the Company arrange for the purchase of the Firm Securities or Option Securities to which a default relates as provided in this Section 6, this Agreement will automatically be terminated by you or the Company without liability on the part of the Company (except as provided in Sections 3.9 and 5 hereof) or the several Underwriters (except as provided in Section 5 hereof); provided, however, that if such default occurs with respect to the Option Securities, this Agreement will not terminate as to the Firm Securities; and provided, further, that nothing herein shall relieve a defaulting Underwriter of its liability, if any, to the other Underwriters and to the Company for damages occasioned by its default hereunder.
6.3 Postponement of Closing Date. In the event that the Firm Securities or Option Securities to which the default relates are to be purchased by the non-defaulting Underwriters, or are to be purchased by another party or parties as aforesaid, you or the Company shall have the right to postpone the Closing Date or Option Closing Date for a reasonable period, but not in any event exceeding five (5) Business Days, in order to effect whatever changes may thereby be made necessary in the Registration Statement, the Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus or in any other documents and arrangements, and the Company agrees to file promptly any amendment to the Registration Statement, the Preliminary Prospectus or the Prospectus that in the opinion of counsel for the Underwriter may thereby be made necessary. The term “Underwriter” as used in this Agreement shall include any party substituted under this Section 6 with like effect as if it had originally been a party to this Agreement with respect to such Public Securities.

7. Board Composition and Board Designations. The Company shall ensure that: (i) the qualifications of the persons serving as members of the Board of Directors and the overall composition of the Board comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, with the Exchange Act and with the listing rules of the Exchange or any other national securities exchange, as the case may be, in the event the Company seeks to have its Public Securities listed on another exchange or quoted on an automated quotation system, and (ii) if applicable, at least one member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert,” as such term is defined under Regulation S-K and the listing rules of the Exchange.
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8.
Effective Date of this Agreement and Termination Thereof.
 
8.1 Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective when both the Company and the Representative have executed the same and delivered counterparts of such signatures to the other party.

8.2 Termination. The Representative shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time prior to any Closing Date, (i) if any domestic or international event or act or occurrence has materially disrupted, or in your opinion will in the immediate future materially disrupt, general securities markets in the United States; or (ii) if trading on the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC shall have been suspended or materially limited, or minimum or maximum prices for trading shall have been fixed, or maximum ranges for prices for securities shall have been required by FINRA or by order of the Commission or any other government authority having jurisdiction; or (iii) if the United States shall have become involved in a new war or a substantial increase in major hostilities; or (iv) if a banking moratorium has been declared by a New York State or federal authority; or (v) if a moratorium on foreign exchange trading has been declared which materially adversely impacts the United States securities markets; or (vi) if the Company shall have sustained a material loss by fire, flood, accident, hurricane, earthquake, theft, sabotage or other calamity or malicious act which, whether or not such loss shall have been insured, will, in your judgment, make it inadvisable to proceed with the delivery of the Firm Securities or Option Securities; or (vii) if the Company is in material breach of any of its representations, warranties or covenants hereunder; or (viii) if the Representative shall have become aware after the date hereof of a material adverse change in the conditions or prospects of the Company, or such an adverse material change in general market conditions as in the Representative’s reasonable judgment would make it impracticable to proceed with the offering, sale and/or delivery of the Public Securities or to enforce contracts made by the Underwriters for the sale of the Public Securities.
8.3 Expenses. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, except in the case of a default by the Underwriters, pursuant to Section 6.2 above, in the event that either party to this Agreement elects to terminate their further participation in the proposed transactions contemplated hereby, or this Agreement shall be terminated for any reason whatsoever, within the time specified herein or any extensions thereof pursuant to the terms herein, the Company shall be obligated to pay to the Underwriters their actual and accountable expenses related to the transactions contemplated herein then due and payable (including the fees and disbursements of Representative Counsel) up to a maximum of $[200,000] and upon demand the Company shall pay the full amount thereof to the Representative on behalf of the Underwriters; provided, however, that such expense cap in no way limits or impairs the indemnification and contribution provisions of this Agreement. All such expenses will include, but will not be limited to, all reasonable fees and disbursements of the Representative’s counsel, travel, lodging and other “road show” expenses, mailing, printing and reproduction expenses, and any expenses incurred by the Representative in conducting its due diligence, including background checks of the Company’s officers and directors, less amounts, if any, previously paid to the Representative in reimbursement for such expenses; provided, however, that the Representative will not be entitled to any such reimbursement if: (i) the Representative terminates its engagement prior to the execution of this Underwriting Agreement for other than Good Reason (as defined below) or (ii) the Company terminates the Representative’s engagement prior to the execution of this Underwriting Agreement on account of the Representative’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.
As used herein, the term “Good Reason” means: (i) the failure of the Company to proceed with the Offering in good faith, (ii) the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Company, (iii) the occurrence of any domestic or international event or act or occurrence with materially disrupts or in the Representative’s sole opinion will, in the immediate future, materially disrupt, general securities markets in the United States, (iv) the Company will have sustained a material loss by fire, flood, accident, hurricane, earthquake, theft, sabotage or other calamity or malicious act which, whether or not such loss will have been insured, will, in the Representative’s sole judgment, make it inadvisable to proceed with the Offering; (v) a material adverse change in the conditions or prospects of the Company which would make it, in the Representative’s sole judgment impracticable to proceed with the Offering.

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8.4 Survival of Indemnification. Notwithstanding any contrary provision contained in this Agreement, any election hereunder or any termination of this Agreement, and whether or not this Agreement is otherwise carried out, the provisions of Section 5 shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be in any way affected by, such election or termination or failure to carry out the terms of this Agreement or any part hereof.

8.5 Representations, Warranties, Agreements to Survive. All representations, warranties and agreements contained in this Agreement or in certificates of officers of the Company submitted pursuant hereto, shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of (i) any investigation made by or on behalf of any Underwriter or its Affiliates or selling agents, any person controlling any Underwriter, its officers or directors or any person controlling the Company or (ii) delivery of and payment for the Public Securities.

9.
Miscellaneous.

9.1 Notices. All communications hereunder, except as herein otherwise specifically provided, shall be in writing and shall be mailed (registered or certified mail, return receipt requested), personally delivered or sent by facsimile transmission and confirmed and shall be deemed given when so delivered or faxed and confirmed or if mailed, two (2) days after such mailing.

If to the Representative:
A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners
590 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor
New York, New York 10022
Attn: Mr. David Bocchi, Managing Director of Investment Banking
Fax No.: (212) 813-1047

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Duane Morris LLP
1540 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
Attention: James T. Seery
Email: jtseery@duanemorris.com

If to the Company:
Flora Growth Corp.
198 Davenport Road
Toronto, Ontario M5R IJ2, Canada
Attention: Luis Merchan, Chief Executive Officer
Email: Luis.Merchan@floragrowth.ca

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
401 East Law Olas Blvd., Suite 2000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Attention: Rebecca G. DiStefano
Email: distefanor@gtlaw.com

9.2 Research Analyst Independence. The Company acknowledges that each Underwriter’s research analysts and research departments are required to be independent from its investment banking division and are subject to certain regulations and internal policies, and that such Underwriter’s research analysts may hold views and make statements or investment recommendations and/or publish research reports with respect to the Company and/or the offering that differ from the views of their investment banking division. The Company acknowledges that each Underwriter is a full service securities firm and as such from time to time, subject to applicable securities laws, rules and regulations, may effect transactions for its own account or the account of its customers and hold long or short positions in debt or equity securities of the Company; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 9.2 shall relieve the Underwriter of any responsibility or liability it may otherwise bear in connection with activities in violation of applicable securities laws, rules or regulations.
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9.3 Headings. The headings contained herein are for the sole purpose of convenience of reference, and shall not in any way limit or affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement.

9.4 Amendment. This Agreement may only be amended by a written instrument executed by each of the parties hereto.

9.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement (together with the other agreements and documents being delivered pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement) constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings of the parties, oral and written, with respect to the subject matter hereof.

9.6 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall inure solely to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the Representative, the Underwriters, the Company and the controlling persons, directors and officers referred to in Section 5 hereof, and their respective successors, legal representatives, heirs and assigns, and no other person shall have or be construed to have any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or in respect of or by virtue of this Agreement or any provisions herein contained. The term “successors and assigns” shall not include a purchaser, in its capacity as such, of securities from any of the Underwriters.
9.7 Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction; Trial by Jury. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles thereof. The Company hereby agrees that any action, proceeding or claim against it arising out of, or relating in any way to this Agreement shall be brought and enforced in the New York Supreme Court, County of New York, or in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and irrevocably submits to such jurisdiction, which jurisdiction shall be exclusive. The Company hereby waives any objection to such exclusive jurisdiction and that such courts represent an inconvenient forum. Any such process or summons to be served upon the Company may be served by transmitting a copy thereof by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to it at the address set forth in Section 9.1 hereof. Such mailing shall be deemed personal service and shall be legal and binding upon the Company in any action, proceeding or claim. The Company agrees that the prevailing party(ies) in any such action shall be entitled to recover from the other party(ies) all of its reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses relating to such action or proceeding and/or incurred in connection with the preparation therefor. The Company (on its behalf and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, on behalf of its stockholders and affiliates) and each of the Underwriters hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any and all right to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

9.8 Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and by the different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts has been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered to each of the other parties hereto. Delivery of a signed counterpart of this Agreement by facsimile or email/pdf transmission shall constitute valid and sufficient delivery thereof.

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9.9 Waiver, etc. The failure of any of the parties hereto to at any time enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of any such provision, nor to in any way effect the validity of this Agreement or any provision hereof or the right of any of the parties hereto to thereafter enforce each and every provision of this Agreement. No waiver of any breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless set forth in a written instrument executed by the party or parties against whom or which enforcement of such waiver is sought; and no waiver of any such breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment shall be construed or deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment.
[Signature Page Follows]

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth the understanding between the Underwriters and the Company, please so indicate in the space provided below for that purpose, whereupon this letter shall constitute a binding agreement between us.
 
Very truly yours,
     
 
FLORA GROWTH CORP.
     
 
 
 
By:
 
 
Name:
Luis Merchan
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer









Confirmed as of the date first written above
mentioned, on behalf of itself and as
Representative of the several Underwriters
named on Schedule 1 hereto:

A.G.P./ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS



By:
   
Name:
Thomas J. Higgins
 
Title:
Managing Director, Investment Banking
 
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SCHEDULE 1

Underwriter
 
Total Number of
Firm Securities to be Purchased
   
Number of Additional Firm Securities to be Purchased if the Over-Allotment Option is Fully Exercised by the Representative
 
A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners
               
BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.
               
Roth Capital Partners, LLC
               
TOTAL
               
 
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SCHEDULE 2-A
Pricing Information
Number of Firm Shares: [__]
Number of Firm Warrants: [__]
Number of Option Shares: [__]
Number of Option Warrants: [__]
Public Offering Price per Unit: $[__]
Firm Warrant Exercise Price: $[__]
Underwriting Discount per Unit: $[__]
Proceeds to Company per Unit (before expenses): $[__]

 
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SCHEDULE 2-B

Issuer General Use Free Writing Prospectuses
Free Writing Prospectus filed __________, 2021

[None.]
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SCHEDULE 3
List of Lock-Up Parties



Luis Merchan
Lee Leiderman
Jason Warnock
James Williams
Javier Franco
Damian Lopez
Matthew Cohen
Dr. Bernard Wilson
Dr. Beverley Richardson
Juan Carlos Gomez Roa
Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan
Marc Mastronardi
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EXHIBIT A

Form of Underwriter’s Warrant Agreement
THE REGISTERED HOLDER OF THIS PURCHASE WARRANT BY ITS ACCEPTANCE HEREOF, AGREES THAT IT WILL NOT SELL, TRANSFER OR ASSIGN THIS PURCHASE WARRANT EXCEPT AS HEREIN PROVIDED AND THE REGISTERED HOLDER OF THIS PURCHASE WARRANT AGREES THAT IT WILL NOT SELL, TRANSFER, ASSIGN, PLEDGE OR HYPOTHECATE THIS PURCHASE WARRANT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS FOLLOWING THE EFFECTIVE DATE (DEFINED BELOW) TO ANYONE OTHER THAN (I) A.G.P./ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS OR AN UNDERWRITER OR A SELECTED DEALER IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING, OR (II) A BONA FIDE OFFICER OR PARTNER OF A.G.P./ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS OR OF ANY SUCH UNDERWRITER OR SELECTED DEALER.
THIS PURCHASE WARRANT IS EXERCISABLE ON [________], 2022. VOID AFTER 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, [________], 2027.

COMMON SHARES PURCHASE WARRANT
For the Purchase of [_____] Common Shares
of
FLORA GROWTH CORP.
1. Purchase Warrant. THIS CERTIFIES THAT, in consideration of funds duly paid by or on behalf of A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (“Holder”), as registered owner of this Purchase Warrant, to Flora Growth Corp., a company incorporated in the Province of Ontario (the “Company”), Holder is entitled, at any time or from time to time from [__], 2022, a date commencing one year from the Effective Date (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement) (the “Commencement Date”), and at or before 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, [__], 2027 (the date that is five (5) years following the Commencement Date, the “Expiration Date”), but not thereafter, to subscribe for, purchase and receive, in whole or in part, up to [__] shares (the “Shares”) of common stock of the Company, without par value (the “Common Shares”), subject to adjustment as provided in Section 6 hereof. If the Expiration Date is a day on which banking institutions are authorized by law to close, then this Purchase Warrant may be exercised on the next succeeding day which is not such a day in accordance with the terms herein. During the period ending on the Expiration Date, the Company agrees not to take any action that would terminate this Purchase Warrant. This Purchase Warrant is initially exercisable at $[___] per Share1; provided, however, that upon the occurrence of any of the events specified in Section 6 hereof, the rights granted by this Purchase Warrant, including the exercise price per Share and the number of Shares to be received upon such exercise, shall be adjusted as therein specified. The term “Exercise Price” shall mean the initial exercise price or the adjusted exercise price, depending on the context. For the avoidance of doubt, this Purchase Warrant will be exercisable at any time, and from time to time, in whole or in part, from the Commencement Date, which period shall not extend further than five (5) years from the Commencement Date in compliance with FINRA Rule 5110(f)(2)(G)(i).
1 110% of the public offering price.
2. Exercise.
2.1 Exercise Form. In order to exercise this Purchase Warrant, the exercise form attached hereto must be duly executed and completed and delivered to the Company, together with this Purchase Warrant and payment of the Exercise Price for the Shares being purchased payable in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by the Company or by certified check or official bank check. If the subscription rights represented hereby shall not be exercised at or before 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, on the Expiration Date, this Purchase Warrant shall become and be void without further force or effect, and all rights represented hereby shall cease and expire.

2.2 Cashless Exercise. If at any time after the Commencement Date there is no effective registration statement registering, or no current prospectus available for, the resale of the Shares by the Holder, then in lieu of exercising this Purchase Warrant at such time, by payment of cash or check payable to the order of the Company pursuant to Section 2.1 above, Holder may elect to receive the number of Shares equal to the value of this Purchase Warrant (or the portion thereof being exercised), by surrender of this Purchase Warrant to the Company, together with the exercise form attached hereto, in which event the Company shall issue Shares to Holder in accordance with the following formula:
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X = Y(A-B)/A
Where,
 
X
=
 
 
The number of Shares to be issued to Holder;
 
Y
=
The number of Shares for which the Purchase Warrant is being exercised;
 
A
=
The fair market value of one Share; and
 
B
=
The Exercise Price.
For purposes of this Section 2.2, the fair market value of a Share is defined as follows:
 
(i)
if the Company’s common shares are traded on a securities exchange, the value shall be deemed to be the closing price on such exchange prior to the exercise form being submitted in connection with the exercise of the Purchase Warrant; or
 
(ii)
if the Company’s common shares are actively traded over-the-counter, the value shall be deemed to be the closing bid prior to the exercise form being submitted in connection with the exercise of the Purchase Warrant; if there is no active public market, the value shall be the fair market value thereof, as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors.
If Warrant Shares are issued in such a “cashless exercise,” the parties acknowledge and agree that in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), the Warrant Shares shall take on the registered characteristics of the Warrants being exercised, and the holding period of the Warrants being exercised may be tacked on to the holding period of the Warrant Shares. Subject to applicable law at the time of exercise, the Company agrees not to take any position contrary to this Section 2.2.

2.3 Legend. Each certificate for the securities purchased under this Purchase Warrant shall bear a legend as follows unless such securities have been registered under the Securities Act:

“The securities represented by this certificate have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or applicable state law. Neither the securities nor any interest therein may be offered for sale, sold or otherwise transferred except pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, or pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act and applicable state law which, in the opinion of counsel to the Company, is available.”
2.4 Cash Payment. For the avoidance of doubt, the Company shall not be required to make any cash payments or net cash settlement to any registered holder in lieu of issuance of Shares.

3. Transfer.
3.1 General Restrictions. The registered Holder of this Purchase Warrant agrees by his, her or its acceptance hereof, that this Purchase Warrant and the securities issuable hereunder shall not be sold during the Offering, or sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, or hypothecated, or be the subject of any hedging, short sale, derivative, put, or call transaction that would result in the effective economic disposition of this Purchase Warrant or the securities issuable hereunder by any person for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days immediately following the Effective Date, except as provided for in FINRA Rule 5110(g)(2). On and after 180 days after the Effective Date, transfers to others may be made subject to compliance with or exemptions from applicable securities laws. In order to make any permitted assignment, the Holder must deliver to the Company the assignment form attached hereto duly executed and completed, together with the Purchase Warrant and payment of all transfer taxes, if any, payable in connection therewith. The Company shall within five (5) Business Days transfer this Purchase Warrant on the books of the Company and shall execute and deliver a new Purchase Warrant or Purchase Warrants of like tenor to the appropriate assignee(s) expressly evidencing the right to purchase the aggregate number of Shares purchasable hereunder or such portion of such number as shall be contemplated by any such assignment.

3.2 Restrictions Imposed by the Securities Act. The securities evidenced by this Purchase Warrant shall not be transferred unless and until: (i) the Company has received the opinion of counsel for the Holder that the securities may be transferred pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, the availability of which is established to the reasonable satisfaction of the Company and its counsel (the Company hereby agreeing that the opinion of Duane Morris LLP shall be deemed satisfactory evidence of the availability of an exemption), or (ii) a registration statement or a post-effective amendment to the registration statement relating to the offer and sale of such securities has been filed by the Company and declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) and compliance with applicable state securities law has been established.
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4. Registration Rights.
4.1 Demand Registration.
4.1.1 Grant of Right. If at any time after the Commencement Date, there is no effective registration statement registering, or no current prospectus available for, the issuance of the Shares to the Holder, the Company, upon written demand (a “Demand Notice”) of the Holder(s) of at least 51% of the Purchase Warrants and/or the underlying Shares (“Majority Holders”), agrees to register, on one occasion, all or any portion of the Shares underlying the Purchase Warrants (collectively, the “Registrable Securities”). On such occasion, the Company will file a registration statement with the Commission covering the Registrable Securities within sixty (60) days after receipt of a Demand Notice and use its commercially reasonable efforts to have the registration statement declared effective as promptly as practicable thereafter, subject to compliance with review by the Commission; provided, however, that if the Demand Notice is issued within 50 days prior to the beginning of the Company’s fiscal year, the 60 day period shall be extended until 120 days after the last day of the prior fiscal year; and provided further that the Company shall not be required to comply with a Demand Notice if the Company has filed a registration statement with respect to which the Holder is entitled to piggyback registration rights pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof and the Holder has elected to participate in the offering covered by such registration statement. The demand for registration may be made at any time during a period of five (5) years beginning on the Commencement Date. The Company covenants and agrees to give written notice of its receipt of any Demand Notice by any Holder(s) to all other registered Holders of the Purchase Warrants and/or the Registrable Securities within ten (10) days after the date of the receipt of any such Demand Notice.
4.1.2 Terms. The Company shall bear all fees and expenses attendant to the registration of the Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 4.1.1, but the Holders shall pay any and all underwriting commissions and the expenses of any legal counsel selected by the Holders to represent them in connection with the sale of the Registrable Securities. The Company agrees to use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the filing required herein to become effective as promptly as practicable and to qualify or register the Registrable Securities in such States as are reasonably requested by the Holder(s); provided, however, that in no event shall the Company be required to register the Registrable Securities in a State in which such registration would cause: (i) the Company to be obligated to register or license to do business in such State or submit to general service of process in such State, or (ii) the principal shareholders of the Company to be obligated to escrow their shares of capital stock of the Company. The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause any registration statement filed pursuant to the demand right granted under Section 4.1.1 to remain effective for a period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months after the date that the Holders of the Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement are first given the opportunity to sell all of such securities. The Holders shall only use the prospectuses provided by the Company to sell the shares covered by such registration statement, and will immediately cease to use any prospectus furnished by the Company if the Company advises the Holder that such prospectus may no longer be used due to a material misstatement or omission, or if the Company determines in good faith that such suspension of use is necessary to delay the disclosure of material non-public information concerning the Company, the disclosure of which at the time is not, in the good faith opinion of the Company, in the best interests of the Company. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 4.1.2, the Holder shall be entitled to a demand registration under this Section 4.1.2 on only one (1) occasion and such demand registration right shall terminate on the fifth anniversary of the effectiveness of the registration statement in accordance with FINRA Rule 5110(f)(2)(H)(iv).

4.2 “Piggy-Back” Registration.
4.2.1 Grant of Right. In addition to the demand right of registration described in Section 4.1 hereof, if at any time after the Commencement Date, there is no effective registration statement registering, or no current prospectus available for, the issuance of the Shares to the Holder, the Holder shall have the right, for a period of no more than seven (7) years from the date of effectiveness of the registration statement in accordance with FINRA Rule 5110(f)(2)(G)(v), to include the Shares underlying the Purchase Warrant (collectively, the “Registrable Securities”) as part of any other registration of securities filed by the Company (other than in connection with a transaction contemplated by Rule 145(a) promulgated under the Securities Act or pursuant to Form S-8 or any equivalent form); provided, however, that if, solely in connection with any primary underwritten public offering for the account of the Company, the managing underwriter(s) thereof shall, in its reasonable discretion, impose a limitation on the number of Common Shares which may be included in the registration statement because, in such underwriter(s)’ judgment, marketing or other factors dictate such limitation is necessary to facilitate public distribution, then the Company shall be obligated to include in such registration statement only such limited portion of the Registrable Securities with respect to which the Holder requested inclusion hereunder as the underwriter shall reasonably permit. Any exclusion of Registrable Securities shall be made pro rata among the Holders seeking to include Registrable Securities in proportion to the number of Registrable Securities sought to be included by such Holders; provided, however, that the Company shall not exclude any Registrable Securities unless the Company has first excluded all outstanding securities, the holders of which are not entitled to inclusion of such securities in such registration statement or are not entitled to pro rata inclusion with the Registrable Securities.
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4.2.2 Terms. The Company shall bear all fees and expenses attendant to registering the Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 4.2.1 hereof, but the Holders shall pay any and all underwriting commissions and the expenses of any legal counsel selected by the Holders to represent them in connection with the sale of the Registrable Securities. In the event of such a proposed registration, the Company shall furnish the then Holders of outstanding Registrable Securities with not less than thirty (30) days written notice prior to the proposed date of filing of such registration statement. Such notice to the Holders shall continue to be given for each registration statement filed by the Company until such time as all of the Registrable Securities have been sold by the Holder. The holders of the Registrable Securities shall exercise the “piggy-back” rights provided for herein by giving written notice within ten (10) days of the receipt of the Company’s notice of its intention to file a registration statement. Except as otherwise provided in this Purchase Warrant, there shall be no limit on the number of times the Holder may request registration under this Section 4.2.2; provided, however, that such registration rights shall terminate on the sixth anniversary of the Commencement Date.

4.3 General Terms.
4.3.1 Indemnification. The Company shall indemnify the Holder(s) of the Registrable Securities to be sold pursuant to any registration statement hereunder and each person, if any, who controls such Holders within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), against all loss, claim, damage, expense or liability (including all reasonable attorneys’ fees and other expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any claim whatsoever) to which any of them may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise, arising from such registration statement but only to the same extent and with the same effect as the provisions pursuant to which the Company has agreed to indemnify the Underwriters contained in Section 5.1 of the Underwriting Agreement between the Underwriters and the Company, dated as of [_____], 2021 (the “Underwriting Agreement”). The Holder(s) of the Registrable Securities to be sold pursuant to such registration statement, and their successors and assigns, shall severally, and not jointly, indemnify the Company, against all loss, claim, damage, expense or liability (including all reasonable attorneys’ fees and other expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any claim whatsoever) to which they may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise, arising from information furnished by or on behalf of such Holders, or their successors or assigns, in writing, for specific inclusion in such registration statement to the same extent and with the same effect as the provisions contained in Section 5.2 of the Underwriting Agreement pursuant to which the Underwriters have agreed to indemnify the Company.

4.3.2 Exercise of Purchase Warrants. Nothing contained in this Purchase Warrant shall be construed as requiring the Holder(s) to exercise their Purchase Warrants prior to or after the initial filing of any registration statement or the effectiveness thereof.

4.3.3 Documents Delivered to Holders. The Company shall furnish upon written request to each Holder participating in any of the foregoing offerings and to each underwriter of any such offering, if any, a signed counterpart, addressed to such Holder or underwriter, of: (i) an opinion of counsel to the Company, dated the effective date of such registration statement (and, if such registration includes an underwritten public offering, an opinion dated the date of the closing under any underwriting agreement related thereto), and (ii) a “cold comfort” letter dated the effective date of such registration statement (and, if such registration includes an underwritten public offering, a letter dated the date of the closing under the underwriting agreement) signed by the independent registered public accounting firm which has issued a report on the Company’s financial statements included in such registration statement, in each case covering substantially the same matters with respect to such registration statement (and the prospectus included therein) and, in the case of such accountants’ letter, with respect to events subsequent to the date of such financial statements, as are customarily covered in opinions of issuer’s counsel and in accountants’ letters delivered to underwriters in underwritten public offerings of securities. The Company shall also deliver promptly to each Holder participating in the offering requesting the correspondence and memoranda described below and to the managing underwriter, if any, copies of all correspondence between the Commission and the Company, its counsel or auditors and all memoranda relating to discussions with the Commission or its staff with respect to the registration statement and permit each Holder and underwriter to do such investigation, upon reasonable advance notice, with respect to information contained in or omitted from the registration statement as it deems reasonably necessary to comply with applicable securities laws or rules of FINRA. Such investigation shall include access to books, records and properties and opportunities to discuss the business of the Company with its officers and independent auditors, all to such reasonable extent and at such reasonable times as any such Holder shall reasonably request.
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4.3.4 Underwriting Agreement. If applicable, the Company shall enter into an underwriting agreement with the managing underwriter(s), if any, selected by any Holders whose Registrable Securities are being registered pursuant to this Section 4, which managing underwriter shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Company. Such agreement shall be reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Company, each Holder and such managing underwriters, and shall contain such representations, warranties and covenants by the Company and such other terms as are customarily contained in agreements of that type used by the managing underwriter. The Holders shall be parties to any underwriting agreement relating to an underwritten sale of their Registrable Securities and may, at their option, require that any or all the representations, warranties and covenants of the Company to or for the benefit of such underwriters shall also be made to and for the benefit of such Holders. Such Holders shall not be required to make any representations or warranties to or agreements with the Company or the underwriters except as they may relate to such Holders, their Shares and their intended methods of distribution.

4.3.5 Documents to be Delivered by Holder(s). Each of the Holder(s) participating in any of the foregoing offerings shall furnish to the Company a completed and executed questionnaire provided by the Company requesting information customarily sought of selling security holders.

4.3.6 Damages. Should the registration or the effectiveness thereof required by Sections 4.1 and 4.2 hereof be delayed by the Company or the Company otherwise fails to comply in any material respect with such provisions (in either case, not promptly cured after notice to the Company from the Holder(s)), the Holder(s) shall, in addition to any other legal or other relief available to the Holder(s), be entitled to obtain specific performance or other equitable (including injunctive) relief against the threatened breach of such provisions or the continuation of any such breach, without the necessity of proving actual damages and without the necessity of posting bond or other security.

5. New Purchase Warrants to be Issued.
5.1 Partial Exercise or Transfer. Subject to the restrictions in Section 3 hereof, this Purchase Warrant may be exercised or assigned in whole or in part. In the event of the exercise or assignment hereof in part only, upon surrender of this Purchase Warrant for cancellation, together with the duly executed exercise or assignment form and funds sufficient to pay any Exercise Price and/or transfer tax if exercised pursuant to Section 2.1 hereto, the Company shall cause to be delivered to the Holder without charge a new Purchase Warrant of like tenor to this Purchase Warrant in the name of the Holder evidencing the right of the Holder to purchase the number of Shares purchasable hereunder as to which this Purchase Warrant has not been exercised or assigned.

5.2 Lost Certificate. Upon receipt by the Company of evidence satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Purchase Warrant and of reasonably satisfactory indemnification or the posting of a bond, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Purchase Warrant of like tenor and date. Any such new Purchase Warrant executed and delivered as a result of such loss, theft, mutilation or destruction shall constitute a substitute contractual obligation on the part of the Company.
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6. Adjustments.
6.1 Adjustments to Exercise Price and Number of Securities. The Exercise Price and the number of Shares underlying the Purchase Warrant shall be subject to adjustment from time to time as hereinafter set forth:

6.1.1 Share Dividends; Split Ups. If, after the date hereof, and subject to the provisions of Section 6.3 below, the number of outstanding Common Shares are increased by a stock dividend payable in Shares or by a split up of Common Shares or other similar event, then, on the effective day thereof, the number of Shares purchasable hereunder shall be increased in proportion to such increase in outstanding Common Shares, and the Exercise Price shall be proportionately decreased.

6.1.2 Aggregation of Shares. If, after the date hereof, and subject to the provisions of Section 6.3 below, the number of outstanding Common Shares is decreased by a consolidation, combination or reclassification of Common Shares or other similar event, then, on the effective date thereof, the number of Shares purchasable hereunder shall be decreased in proportion to such decrease in outstanding Common Shares, and the Exercise Price shall be proportionately increased.

6.1.3 Replacement of Securities upon Reorganization, etc. In case of any reclassification or reorganization of the outstanding Common Shares other than a change covered by Section 6.1.1 or 6.1.2 hereof or that solely affects the par value of such Common Shares, or in the case of any share reconstruction or amalgamation or consolidation of the Company with or into another corporation (other than a consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation in which the Company is the continuing corporation and that does not result in any reclassification or reorganization of the outstanding Common Shares), or in the case of any sale or conveyance to another corporation or entity of the property of the Company as an entirety or substantially as an entirety in connection with which the Company is dissolved, the Holder of this Purchase Warrant shall have the right thereafter (until the expiration of the right of exercise of this Purchase Warrant) to receive upon the exercise hereof, for the same aggregate Exercise Price payable hereunder immediately prior to such event, the kind and amount of shares of stock or other securities or property (including cash) receivable upon such reclassification, reorganization, share reconstruction or amalgamation, or consolidation, or upon a dissolution following any such sale or transfer, by a Holder of the number of Shares of the Company obtainable upon exercise of this Purchase Warrant immediately prior to such event; and if any reclassification also results in a change in Shares covered by Section 6.1.1 or 6.1.2, then such adjustment shall be made pursuant to Sections 6.1.1, 6.1.2 and this Section 6.1.3. The provisions of this Section 6.1.3 shall similarly apply to successive reclassifications, reorganizations, share reconstructions or amalgamations, or consolidations, sales or other transfers.

6.1.4 Changes in Form of Purchase Warrant. This form of Purchase Warrant need not be changed because of any change pursuant to this Section 6.1, and Purchase Warrants issued after such change may state the same Exercise Price and the same number of Shares as are stated in the Purchase Warrants initially issued pursuant to this Agreement. The acceptance by any Holder of the issuance of new Purchase Warrants reflecting a required or permissive change shall not be deemed to waive any rights to an adjustment occurring after the Commencement Date or the computation thereof.
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6.2 Substitute Purchase Warrant. In case of any consolidation of the Company with, or share reconstruction or amalgamation of the Company with or into, another corporation (other than a consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation which does not result in any reclassification or change of the outstanding Common Shares), the corporation formed by such consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation shall execute and deliver to the Holder a supplemental Purchase Warrant providing that the holder of each Purchase Warrant then outstanding or to be outstanding shall have the right thereafter (until the stated expiration of such Purchase Warrant) to receive, upon exercise of such Purchase Warrant, the kind and amount of shares of stock and other securities and property receivable upon such consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation, by a holder of the number of Shares of the Company for which such Purchase Warrant might have been exercised immediately prior to such consolidation, share reconstruction or amalgamation, sale or transfer. Such supplemental Purchase Warrant shall provide for adjustments which shall be identical to the adjustments provided for in this Section 6. The above provision of this Section shall similarly apply to successive consolidations or share reconstructions or amalgamations.

6.3 Elimination of Fractional Interests. The Company shall not be required to issue certificates representing fractions of Shares upon the exercise of the Purchase Warrant, nor shall it be required to issue scrip or pay cash in lieu of any fractional interests, it being the intent of the parties that all fractional interests shall be eliminated by rounding any fraction up or down, as the case may be, to the nearest whole number of Shares or other securities, properties or rights.

7. Reservation and Listing. The Company shall at all times reserve and keep available out of its authorized Common Shares, solely for the purpose of issuance upon exercise of the Purchase Warrants, such number of Shares or other securities, properties or rights as shall be issuable upon the exercise thereof. The Company covenants and agrees that, upon exercise of the Purchase Warrants and payment of the Exercise Price therefor, in accordance with the terms hereby, all Shares and other securities issuable upon such exercise shall be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non- assessable and not subject to preemptive rights of any shareholder. The Company further covenants and agrees that upon exercise of the Purchase Warrants and payment of the exercise price therefor, all Shares and other securities issuable upon such exercise shall be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and not subject to preemptive rights of any shareholder. As long as the Purchase Warrants shall be outstanding, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause all Shares issuable upon exercise of the Purchase Warrants to be listed (subject to official notice of issuance) on all national securities exchanges (or, if applicable, on the OTC Bulletin Board or any successor trading market) on which the Shares issued to the public in the Offering may then be listed and/or quoted.

8. Certain Notice Requirements.
8.1 Holder’s Right to Receive Notice. Nothing herein shall be construed as conferring upon the Holders the right to vote or consent or to receive notice as a shareholder for the election of directors or any other matter, or as having any rights whatsoever as a shareholder of the Company. If, however, at any time prior to the expiration of the Purchase Warrants and their exercise, any of the events described in Section 8.2 shall occur, then, in one or more of said events, the Company shall give written notice of such event at least seven days prior to the date fixed as a record date or the date of closing the transfer books for the determination of the shareholders entitled to such dividend, distribution, conversion or exchange of securities or subscription rights, or entitled to vote on such proposed dissolution, liquidation, winding up or sale. Such notice shall specify such record date or the date of the closing of the transfer books, as the case may be. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall deliver to each Holder a copy of each notice given to the other shareholders of the Company at the same time and in the same manner that such notice is given to the shareholders.
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8.2 Events Requiring Notice. The Company shall be required to give the notice described in this Section 8 upon one or more of the following events: (i) if the Company shall take a record of the holders of its Shares for the purpose of entitling them to receive a dividend or distribution payable otherwise than in cash, or a cash dividend or distribution payable otherwise than out of retained earnings, as indicated by the accounting treatment of such dividend or distribution on the books of the Company, (ii) the Company shall offer to all the holders of its Shares any additional shares of capital stock of the Company or securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Company, or any option, right or warrant to subscribe therefor, or (iii) a dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the Company (other than in connection with a consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation) or a sale of all or substantially all of its property, assets and business shall be proposed.
8.3 Notice of Change in Exercise Price. The Company shall, promptly after an event requiring a change in the Exercise Price pursuant to Section 6 hereof, send notice to the Holders of such event and change (“Price Notice”). The Price Notice shall describe the event causing the change and the method of calculating same and shall be certified as being true and accurate by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.

8.4 Transmittal of Notices. All notices, requests, consents and other communications under this Purchase Warrant shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly made when hand delivered, or mailed by express mail or private courier service: (i) if to the registered Holder of the Purchase Warrant, to the address of such Holder as shown on the books of the Company, or (ii) if to the Company, to following address or to such other address as the Company may designate by notice to the Holders:

If to the Holder:
A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (“A.G.P.”)
590 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor
New York, New York 10022
Attn: Mr. David Bocchi, Managing Director of Investment Banking
Fax No.: (203) 662-9771

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Duane Morris LLP
1540 Broadway
New York, New York 10036
Attention: James T. Seery
Email.: jtseery@duanemorris.com

If to the Company:
Flora Growth Corp.
198 Davenport Road
Toronto Ontario M5R IJ2, Canada
Attention: Luis Merchan, Chief Executive Officer
E-mail: Luis.MerchanA@floragrowth.ca

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
401 East Las Olas Blvd., Suite 2000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Attention: Rebecca G. DiStefano
Email: distefanor@gtlaw.com

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9. Miscellaneous.
9.1 Amendments. The Company and A.G.P. may from time to time supplement or amend this Purchase Warrant without the approval of any of the Holders in order to cure any ambiguity, to correct or supplement any provision contained herein that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provisions herein, or to make any other provisions in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder that the Company and A.G.P. may deem necessary or desirable and that the Company and A.G.P. deem shall not adversely affect the interest of the Holders. All other modifications or amendments shall require the written consent of and be signed by the party against whom enforcement of the modification or amendment is sought.

9.2 Headings. The headings contained herein are for the sole purpose of convenience of reference, and shall not in any way limit or affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Purchase Warrant.

9.3 Entire Agreement. This Purchase Warrant (together with the other agreements and documents being delivered pursuant to or in connection with this Purchase Warrant) constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings of the parties, oral and written, with respect to the subject matter hereof.

9.4 Binding Effect. This Purchase Warrant shall inure solely to the benefit of and shall be binding upon, the Holder and the Company and their permitted assignees, respective successors, legal representative and assigns, and no other person shall have or be construed to have any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or in respect of or by virtue of this Purchase Warrant or any provisions herein contained.

9.5 Governing Law; Submission to Jurisdiction; Trial by Jury. This Purchase Warrant shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles thereof. The Company hereby agrees that any action, proceeding or claim against it arising out of, or relating in any way to this Purchase Warrant shall be brought and enforced in the New York Supreme Court, County of New York, or in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and irrevocably submits to such jurisdiction, which jurisdiction shall be exclusive. The Company hereby waives any objection to such exclusive jurisdiction and that such courts represent an inconvenient forum. Any process or summons to be served upon the Company may be served by transmitting a copy thereof by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to it at the address set forth in Section 8 hereof. Such mailing shall be deemed personal service and shall be legal and binding upon the Company in any action, proceeding or claim. The Company and the Holder agree that the prevailing party(ies) in any such action shall be entitled to recover from the other party(ies) all of its reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses relating to such action or proceeding and/or incurred in connection with the preparation therefor. The Company (on its behalf and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, on behalf of its stockholders and affiliates) and the Holder hereby irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any and all right to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.
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9.6 Waiver, etc. The failure of the Company or the Holder to at any time enforce any of the provisions of this Purchase Warrant shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of any such provision, nor to in any way affect the validity of this Purchase Warrant or any provision hereof or the right of the Company or any Holder to thereafter enforce each and every provision of this Purchase Warrant. No waiver of any breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment of any of the provisions of this Purchase Warrant shall be effective unless set forth in a written instrument executed by the party or parties against whom or which enforcement of such waiver is sought; and no waiver of any such breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment shall be construed or deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach, non-compliance or non- fulfillment.

9.7 Execution in Counterparts. This Purchase Warrant may be executed in one or more counterparts, and by the different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts has been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered to each of the other parties hereto. Such counterparts may be delivered by facsimile transmission or other electronic transmission.

9.8 Exchange Agreement. As a condition of the Holder’s receipt and acceptance of this Purchase Warrant, Holder agrees that, at any time prior to the complete exercise of this Purchase Warrant by Holder, if the Company and A.G.P. enter into an agreement (“Exchange Agreement”) pursuant to which they agree that all outstanding Purchase Warrants will be exchanged for securities or cash or a combination of both, then Holder shall agree to such exchange and become a party to the Exchange Agreement.

[Signature Page Follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Purchase Warrant to be signed by its duly authorized officer as of the ________ day of _______, 2021.

FLORA GROWTH CORP.
 
 
 
     
By:
   
Name:
   
Title:
   
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[Form to be used to exercise Purchase Warrant]
Date: _________, 20__

The undersigned hereby elects irrevocably to exercise the Purchase Warrant for_____ common shares, without par value (the “Shares”), of Flora Growth Corp., a company incorporated in the Province of Ontario (the “Company”), and hereby makes payment of $____ (at the rate of $____ per Share) in payment of the Exercise Price pursuant thereto. Please issue the Shares as to which this Purchase Warrant is exercised in accordance with the instructions given below and, if applicable, a new Purchase Warrant representing the number of Shares for which this Purchase Warrant has not been exercised.
or
The undersigned hereby elects irrevocably to convert its right to purchase Shares of the Company under the Purchase Warrant for ___ Shares, as determined in accordance with the following formula:
X =
Y (A-B)
A
Where,
 
X
=
The number of Shares to be issued to Holder;
 
Y
=
The number of Shares for which the Purchase Warrant is being exercised;
 
A
=
The fair market value of one Share which is equal to $___; and
 
B
=
The Exercise Price which is equal to $___ per share
The undersigned agrees and acknowledges that the calculation set forth above is subject to confirmation by the Company and any disagreement with respect to the calculation shall be resolved by the Company in its sole discretion.

Please issue the Shares as to which this Purchase Warrant is exercised in accordance with the instructions given below and, if applicable, a new Purchase Warrant representing the number of Shares for which this Purchase Warrant has not been converted.


Signature____________________________

Signature Guaranteed___________________


INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES


Name
   
   
(Print in Block Letters)
     
Address
   
     
     

NOTICE: The signature to this form must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the Purchase Warrant without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever, and must be guaranteed by a bank, other than a savings bank, or by a trust company or by a firm having membership on a registered national securities exchange.
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[Form to be used to assign Purchase Warrant]
ASSIGNMENT
(To be executed by the registered Holder to effect a transfer of the within Purchase Warrant):

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, ___________________ does hereby sell, assign and transfer unto the right to purchase common shares, without par value, of Flora Growth Corp., a company incorporated in the Province of Ontario (the “Company”), evidenced by the Purchase Warrant and does hereby authorize the Company to transfer such right on the books of the Company.


Dated: ____________, 20__


Signature____________________________


Signature Guaranteed ___________________

NOTICE: The signature to this form must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Purchase Warrant without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever, and must be guaranteed by a bank, other than a savings bank, or by a trust company or by a firm having membership on a registered national securities exchange.

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EXHIBIT B
Form of Lock-Up Agreement



Lock-Up Agreement
 
_______________, 2021
 
Alliance Global Partners
590 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor
New York, New York 10022
 
Ladies and Gentlemen:
 
The undersigned understands that A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, as Representative of the several underwriters (the “Representative”), proposes to enter into an Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Flora Growth Corp., a Canadian company (the “Company”), providing for the public offering (the “Public Offering”) by the several Underwriters named in Schedule 1 to the Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriters”) of common shares, without par value, of the Company (the “Common Shares”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings set forth in the Underwriting Agreement.
 
To induce the Representative to continue its efforts in connection with the Public Offering, the undersigned hereby agrees that, without the prior written consent of the Representative, the undersigned will not, during the period commencing on the date hereof and ending 90 days after the date of the Underwriting Agreement relating to the Public Offering (the “Lock-Up Period”), (1) offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, grant, lend, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any Common Shares or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Common Shares, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with respect to which the undersigned has or hereafter acquires the power of disposition (collectively, the “Lock-Up Securities”); (2) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of the Lock-Up Securities, whether any such transaction described in clause (1) or (2) above is to be settled by delivery of Lock-Up Securities, in cash or otherwise; (3) make any demand for or exercise any right with respect to the registration of any Lock-Up Securities; or (4) publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement relating to any Lock-Up Securities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and subject to the conditions below, the undersigned may transfer Lock-Up Securities without the prior written consent of the Representative in connection with (a) transactions relating to Lock-Up Securities acquired in open market transactions after the completion of the Public Offering; provided that no filing under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), shall be voluntarily made in connection with subsequent sales of Lock-Up Securities acquired in such open market transactions; (b) transfers of Lock-Up Securities as a bona fide gift, by will or intestacy or to a family member or trust for the benefit of a family member (for purposes of this lock-up agreement, “family member” means any relationship by blood, marriage or adoption, not more remote than first cousin); (c) transfers of Lock-Up Securities to a charity or educational institution; or (d) if the undersigned, directly or indirectly, controls a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity, any transfers of Lock-Up Securities to any shareholder, partner or member of, or owner of similar equity interests in, the undersigned, as the case may be; provided that in the case of any transfer pursuant to the foregoing clauses (b), (c) or (d), (i) any such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value, (ii) each transferee shall sign and deliver to the Representative a lock-up agreement substantially in the form of this lock-up agreement and (iii) no filing under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act shall be voluntarily made. The undersigned also agrees and consents to the entry of stop transfer instructions with the Company’s transfer agent and registrar against the transfer of the undersigned’s Lock-Up Securities except in compliance with this lock-up agreement.
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If the undersigned is an officer or director of the Company, (i) the undersigned agrees that the foregoing restrictions shall be equally applicable to any issuer-directed or “friends and family” Common Shares that the undersigned may purchase in the Public Offering; and (ii) the Representative agrees that, at least three (3) business days before the effective date of any release or waiver of the foregoing restrictions in connection with a transfer of Lock-Up Securities, the Representative will notify the Company of the impending release or waiver. The provisions of this paragraph will not apply if (a) the release or waiver is effected solely to permit a transfer of Lock-Up Securities not for consideration and (b) the transferee has agreed in writing to be bound by the same terms described in this lock-up agreement to the extent and for the duration that such terms remain in effect at the time of such transfer.
 
No provision in this agreement shall be deemed to restrict or prohibit the exercise, exchange or conversion by the undersigned of any securities exercisable or exchangeable for or convertible into Common Shares, as applicable; provided that the undersigned does not transfer the Common Shares acquired on such exercise, exchange or conversion during the Lock-Up Period, unless otherwise permitted pursuant to the terms of this lock-up agreement. In addition, no provision herein shall be deemed to restrict or prohibit the entry into or modification of a so-called “10b5-1” plan at any time (other than the entry into or modification of such a plan in such a manner as to cause the sale of any Lock-Up Securities within the Lock-Up Period).
 
The undersigned understands that the Company and the Representative are relying upon this lock-up agreement in proceeding toward consummation of the Public Offering. The undersigned further understands that this lock-up agreement is irrevocable and shall be binding upon the undersigned’s heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
 
The undersigned understands that, if the Underwriting Agreement is not executed by December 31, 2021, or if the Underwriting Agreement (other than the provisions thereof which survive termination) shall terminate or be terminated prior to the initial closing date of the Common Shares to be sold thereunder, then this lock-up agreement shall be void and of no further force or effect.

 
[Remainder of Page Intentionally Blank]
  
 
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Whether or not the Public Offering actually occurs depends on a number of factors, including market conditions. Any Public Offering will only be made pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement, the terms of which are subject to negotiation between the Company and the Representative.
 
 
Very truly yours,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Name - Please Print)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Signature)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Name of Signatory, in the case of entities - Please Print)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Title of Signatory, in the case of entities - Please Print)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Address:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  



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Exhibit 4.5
COMMON SHARES PURCHASE WARRANT
FLORA GROWTH CORP.

Warrant Shares:  __________
Issue Date: [_________], 2021

THIS COMMON SHARES PURCHASE WARRANT (the “Warrant”) certifies that, for value received, or its assigns (the “Holder”) is entitled, upon the terms and subject to the limitations on exercise and the conditions hereinafter set forth, at any time on or after the date hereof (the “Initial Exercise Date”) and on or prior to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on _____________ 2026 (the “Termination Date”)1 but not thereafter, to subscribe for and purchase from Flora Growth Corp., a company incorporated in the Province of Ontario (the “Company”), up to _________ common shares, without par value (the “Common Shares”) (as subject to adjustment hereunder, the “Warrant Shares”). The purchase price of one Common Share under this Warrant shall be equal to the Exercise Price, as defined in Section 2(b).

Section 1. Definitions. In addition to the terms defined elsewhere in this Warrant, the following terms have the meanings indicated in this Section 1:

Affiliate” means any Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with a Person, as such terms are used in and construed under Rule 405 under the Securities Act.

Business Day” means any day except any Saturday, any Sunday, any day which is a federal legal holiday in the United States or any day on which banking institutions in the State of New York are authorized or required by law or other governmental action to close.

Commission” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Common Shares Equivalents” means any securities of the Company or its subsidiaries, which would entitle the holder thereof to acquire at any time Common Shares, including, without limitation, any debt, preferred stock, right, option, warrant or other instrument that is at any time convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for, or otherwise entitles the holder thereof to receive, Common Shares.

Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Person” means an individual or corporation, partnership, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, limited liability company, joint stock company, government (or an agency or subdivision thereof) or other entity of any kind.

Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Trading Day” means a day on which the principal Trading Market is open for trading.

Trading Market” means any of the following markets or exchanges on which the Common Shares is listed or quoted for trading on the date in question: the NYSE American, the Nasdaq Capital Market, the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the New York Stock Exchange, OTCQB or OTCQX (or any successors to any of the foregoing).

Transfer Agent” means Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the current transfer agent of the Company, with a mailing address of 1 State Street, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10004 and a telephone number of______________, and any successor transfer agent of the Company.



1 The date that is the five year anniversary of the Initial Exercise Date, provided that, if such date is not a Trading Day, insert the immediately following Trading Day.
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Section 2. Exercise.
a)
Exercise of Warrant. Exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant may be made, in whole or in part, at any time or times on or after the Initial Exercise Date and on or before the Termination Date by delivery to the Company of a duly executed facsimile copy (or .pdf copy via e-mail attachment) of the Notice of Exercise in the form annexed hereto (the “Notice of Exercise”). Within the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period (as defined in Section 2(d)(i) herein) following the date of exercise as aforesaid, the Holder shall deliver the unpaid portion of the aggregate Exercise Price for the Warrant Shares specified in the applicable Notice of Exercise by wire transfer or cashier’s check drawn on a United States bank unless the cashless exercise procedure specified in Section 2(c) below is specified in the applicable Notice of Exercise. No ink-original Notice of Exercise shall be required, nor shall any medallion guarantee (or other type of guarantee or notarization) of any Notice of Exercise be required. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Warrant to the Company until the Holder has purchased all of the Warrant Shares available hereunder and the Warrant has been exercised in full, in which case, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company for cancellation within three (3) Trading Days of the date on which the final Notice of Exercise is delivered to the Company. Partial exercises of this Warrant resulting in purchases of a portion of the total number of Warrant Shares available hereunder shall have the effect of lowering the outstanding number of Warrant Shares purchasable hereunder in an amount equal to the applicable number of Warrant Shares purchased. The Holder and the Company shall maintain records showing the number of Warrant Shares purchased and the date of such purchases. The Company shall deliver any objection to any Notice of Exercise within one (1) Business Day of receipt of such notice. The Holder and any assignee, by acceptance of this Warrant, acknowledge and agree that, by reason of the provisions of this paragraph, following the purchase of a portion of the Warrant Shares hereunder, the number of Warrant Shares available for purchase hereunder at any given time may be less than the amount stated on the face hereof.

b)
Exercise Price. The exercise price per Common Share under this Warrant shall be $[____], subject to adjustment hereunder (the “Exercise Price”).

c)
Cashless Exercise. If at any time after the Initial Exercise Date, there is no effective registration statement registering, or no current prospectus available for, the issuance of the Warrant Shares to the Holder, then this Warrant may also be exercised, in whole or in part, at such time by means of a “cashless exercise” in which the Holder shall be entitled to receive a number of Warrant Shares equal to the quotient obtained by dividing [(A-B) (X)] by (A), where:


(A)
= as applicable: (i) the VWAP on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise if such Notice of Exercise is (1) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof on a day that is not a Trading Day or (2) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof on a Trading Day prior to the opening of “regular trading hours” (as defined in Rule 600(b)(64) of Regulation NMS promulgated under the federal securities laws) on such Trading Day, (ii) at the option of the Holder, either (y) the VWAP on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise or (z) the Bid Price of the Common Shares on the principal Trading Market as reported by Bloomberg L.P. as of the time of the Holder’s execution of the applicable Notice of Exercise if such Notice of Exercise is executed during “regular trading hours” on a Trading Day and is delivered within two (2) hours thereafter (including until two (2) hours after the close of “regular trading hours” on a Trading Day) pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof or (iii) the VWAP on the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise if the date of such Notice of Exercise is a Trading Day and such Notice of Exercise is both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof after the close of “regular trading hours” on such Trading Day;

(B)
= the Exercise Price, as adjusted hereunder; and

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(X) = the number of Warrant Shares that would be issuable upon exercise of this Warrant in accordance with the terms of this Warrant if such exercise were by means of a cash exercise rather than a cashless exercise.

If Warrant Shares are issued in such a cashless exercise, the parties acknowledge and agree that in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act, the Warrant Shares shall take on the registered characteristics of the Warrants being exercised. The Company agrees not to take any position contrary to this Section 2(c).

 “Bid Price” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Common Shares is then listed or quoted on a Trading Market, the bid price of the Common Shares for the time in question (or the nearest preceding date) on the Trading Market on which the Common Shares is then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg L.P. (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (Eastern time) to 4:02 p.m. (Eastern time)), (b) if OTCQB or OTCQX is not a Trading Market, the volume weighted average price of the Common Shares for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on OTCQB or OTCQX as applicable, (c) if the Common Shares is not then listed or quoted for trading on OTCQB or OTCQX and if prices for the Common Shares are then reported in the “Pink Sheets” published by OTC Markets Group, Inc. (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the most recent bid price per Common Share so reported, or (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of a Common Share as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the Holders of a majority in interest of the Securities then outstanding and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company.

VWAP” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Common Shares are then listed or quoted on a Trading Market, the daily volume weighted average price of the Common Shares for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on the Trading Market on which the Common Shares are then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg L.P. (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (Eastern time) to 4:02 p.m. (Eastern time)), (b) if OTCQB or OTCQX is not a Trading Market, the volume weighted average price of the Common Shares for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on OTCQB or OTCQX as applicable, (c) if the Common Shares are not then listed or quoted for trading on OTCQB or OTCQX and if prices for the Common Shares are then reported in the “Pink Sheets” published by OTC Markets Group, Inc. (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the most recent bid price per Common Share so reported, or (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of a Common Share as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the Holders of a majority in interest of the Securities then outstanding and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company.

d)
Mechanics of Exercise.

i. Delivery of Warrant Shares Upon Exercise. The Company shall cause the Warrant Shares purchased hereunder to be transmitted by the Transfer Agent to the Holder by crediting the account of the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with The Depository Trust Company through its Deposit or Withdrawal at Custodian system (“DWAC”) if the Company is then a participant in such system and either (A) there is an effective registration statement permitting the issuance of the Warrant Shares to or resale of the Warrant Shares by Holder or (B) this Warrant is being exercised via cashless exercise, and otherwise by physical delivery of a certificate, registered in the Company’s share register in the name of the Holder or its designee, for the number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise to the address specified by the Holder in the Notice of Exercise by the date that is the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period after the delivery to the Company of the Notice of Exercise (such date, the “Warrant Share Delivery Date”). Upon delivery of the Notice of Exercise, the Holder shall be deemed for all corporate purposes to have become the holder of record of the Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant has been exercised, irrespective of the date of delivery of the Warrant Shares, provided that payment of the aggregate Exercise Price (other than in the case of a cashless exercise) is received within the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period following delivery of the Notice of Exercise. If the Company fails for any reason to deliver to the Holder the Warrant Shares subject to a Notice of Exercise by the Warrant Share Delivery Date and the Exercise Price has been paid in full (other than in the case of a cashless exercise), the Company shall pay to the Holder, in cash, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, for each $1,000 of Warrant Shares subject to such exercise (based on the VWAP of the Common Shares on the date of the applicable Notice of
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Exercise), $10 per Trading Day (increasing to $20 per Trading Day on the fifth Trading Day after such liquidated damages begin to accrue) for each Trading Day after such Warrant Share Delivery Date until such Warrant Shares are delivered or Holder rescinds such exercise. The Company agrees to maintain a transfer agent that is a participant in the FAST program so long as this Warrant remains outstanding and exercisable. As used herein, “Standard Settlement Period” means the standard settlement period, expressed in a number of Trading Days, on the Company’s primary Trading Market with respect to the Common Shares as in effect on the date of delivery of the Notice of Exercise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to any Notice(s) of Exercise delivered by 12:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on the Initial Exercise Date, the Company agrees to deliver the Warrant Shares subject to such notice(s) by 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on the Initial Exercise Date.

ii. Delivery of New Warrants Upon Exercise. If this Warrant shall have been exercised in part, the Company shall, at the request of a Holder and upon surrender of this Warrant certificate, at the time of delivery of the Warrant Shares, deliver to the Holder a new Warrant evidencing the rights of the Holder to purchase the unpurchased Warrant Shares called for by this Warrant, which new Warrant shall in all other respects be identical with this Warrant.

iii. Rescission Rights. If the Company fails to cause the Transfer Agent to transmit to the Holder the Warrant Shares pursuant to Section 2(d)(i) by the Warrant Share Delivery Date, and following prompt notice of such alleged failure to the Company by the Holder (pursuant to the notice provisions of this Warrant), the Company fails to cure non-compliance within five (5) Business Days of receipt of notice, then the Holder will have the right to rescind such exercise, including in the event of a Buy-In (as defined below), as described in Section 2(d)(iv) below.

iv. Compensation for Buy-In on Failure to Timely Deliver Warrant Shares Upon Exercise. In addition to any other rights available to the Holder, if the Company fails to cause the Transfer Agent to transmit to the Holder the Warrant Shares in accordance with the provisions of Section 2(d)(i) above pursuant to an exercise on or before the Warrant Share Delivery Date, which alleged failure of the Company is promptly noticed by the Holder (pursuant to the notice provisions of this Warrant) and is not cured within five (5) Business Days of receipt of notice, and if after such date the Holder is required by its broker to purchase (in an open market transaction or otherwise) or the Holder’s brokerage firm otherwise purchases, Common Shares to deliver in satisfaction of a sale by the Holder of the Warrant Shares which the Holder anticipated receiving upon such exercise (a “Buy-In”), then the Company shall (A) pay in cash to the Holder the amount, if any, by which (x) the Holder’s total purchase price (including brokerage commissions, if any) for the Common Shares so purchased exceeds (y) the amount obtained by multiplying (1) the number of Warrant Shares that the Company was required to deliver to the Holder in connection with the exercise at issue times (2) the price at which the sell order giving rise to such purchase obligation was executed, and (B) at the option of the Holder (pursuant to notice to be sent by the Holder to the Company within ten (10) days following the Warrant Share Delivery Date; if such notice is not provided by that date, the Company shall instead have the right to decide), either reinstate the portion of the Warrant and equivalent number of Warrant Shares for which such exercise was not honored (in which case such exercise shall be deemed rescinded) or deliver to the Holder the number of Common Shares that would have been issued had the Company timely complied with its exercise and delivery obligations hereunder. For example, if the Holder purchases Common Shares having a total purchase price of $11,000 to cover a Buy-In with respect to an attempted exercise of Common Shares with an aggregate sale price giving rise to such purchase obligation of $10,000, under clause (A) of the immediately preceding sentence the Company shall be required to pay the Holder $1,000. The Holder shall provide the Company written notice indicating the amounts payable to the Holder in respect of the Buy-In and, upon request of the Company, evidence of the amount of such loss. Nothing herein shall limit a Holder’s right to pursue any other remedies available to it hereunder, at law or in equity including, without limitation, a decree of specific performance and/or injunctive relief with respect to the Company’s failure to timely deliver Common Shares upon exercise of the Warrant as required pursuant to the terms hereof.

v. No Fractional Shares or Scrip. No fractional shares or scrip representing fractional shares shall be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant. As to any fraction of a share which the Holder would otherwise be entitled to purchase upon such exercise, the Company shall, at its election, either pay a cash adjustment in respect of such final fraction in an amount equal to such fraction multiplied by the Exercise Price or round up to the next whole share.

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        vi. Charges, Taxes and Expenses. Issuance of Warrant Shares shall be made without charge to the Holder for any issue or transfer tax or other incidental expense in respect of the issuance of such Warrant Shares, all of which taxes and expenses shall be paid by the Company, and such Warrant Shares shall be issued in the name of the Holder or in such name or names as may be directed by the Holder; provided , however , that in the event that Warrant Shares are to be issued in a name other than the name of the Holder, this Warrant when surrendered for exercise shall be accompanied by the Assignment Form attached hereto duly executed by the Holder and the Company may require, as a condition thereto, the payment of a sum sufficient to reimburse it for any transfer tax incidental thereto. The Company shall pay all Transfer Agent fees required for same-day processing of any Notice of Exercise and all fees to the Depository Trust Company (or another established clearing corporation performing similar functions) required for same-day electronic delivery of the Warrant Shares.

vii. Closing of Books. The Company will not close its stockholder books or records in any manner which prevents the timely exercise of this Warrant, pursuant to the terms hereof.

e) Holder’s Exercise Limitations. The Company shall not effect any exercise of this Warrant, and a Holder shall not have the right to exercise any portion of this Warrant, pursuant to Section 2 or otherwise, to the extent that after giving effect to such issuance after exercise as set forth on the applicable Notice of Exercise, the Holder (together with the Holder’s Affiliates, and any other Persons acting as a group together with the Holder or any of the Holder’s Affiliates (such Persons, “Attribution Parties”)), would beneficially own in excess of the Beneficial Ownership Limitation (as defined below). For purposes of the foregoing sentence, the number of Common Shares beneficially owned by the Holder and its Affiliates and Attribution Parties shall include the number Common Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant with respect to which such determination is being made, but shall exclude the number of Common Shares which would be issuable upon (i) exercise of the remaining, nonexercised portion of this Warrant beneficially owned by the Holder or any of its Affiliates or Attribution Parties and (ii) exercise or conversion of the unexercised or nonconverted portion of any other securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any other Common Share Equivalents) subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitation contained herein beneficially owned by the Holder or any of its Affiliates or Attribution Parties. Except as set forth in the preceding sentence, for purposes of this Section 2(e), beneficial ownership shall be calculated in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, it being acknowledged by the Holder that the Company is not representing to the Holder that such calculation is in compliance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the Holder is solely responsible for any schedules required to be filed in accordance therewith. To the extent that the limitation contained in this Section 2(e) applies, the determination of whether this Warrant is exercisable (in relation to other securities owned by the Holder together with any Affiliates and Attribution Parties) and of which portion of this Warrant is exercisable shall be in the sole discretion of the Holder, and the submission of a Notice of Exercise shall be deemed to be the Holder’s determination of whether this Warrant is exercisable (in relation to other securities owned by the Holder together with any Affiliates and Attribution Parties) and of which portion of this Warrant is exercisable, in each case subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, and the Company shall have no obligation to verify or confirm the accuracy of such determination. In addition, a determination as to any group status as contemplated above shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. For purposes of this Section 2(e), in determining the number of outstanding Common Shares, a Holder may rely on the number of outstanding Common Shares as reflected in (A) the Company’s most recent periodic or annual report filed with the Commission, as the case may be, (B) a more recent public announcement by the Company or (C) a more recent written notice by the Company or the Transfer Agent setting forth the number of Common Shares outstanding. Upon the written or oral request of a Holder, the Company shall within one (1) Trading Days confirm orally and in writing to the Holder the number of Common Shares then outstanding. In any case, the number of outstanding Common Shares shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Company, including this Warrant, by the Holder or its Affiliates or Attribution Parties since the date as of which such number of outstanding Common Shares was reported. The “Beneficial Ownership Limitation” shall be 4.99% of the number of Common Shares outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of Common Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant. The Holder, upon notice to the Company, may increase or decrease the Beneficial Ownership Limitation provisions of this Section 2(e), provided that the Beneficial Ownership Limitation in no event exceeds 9.99% of the number of the Common Shares outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of Common Shares upon exercise of this Warrant held by the Holder and the provisions of this Section 2(e) shall continue to apply. Any increase in the Beneficial Ownership Limitation will not be effective until the 61st day after such notice is delivered to the Company. The provisions of this paragraph shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this Section 2(e) to correct this paragraph (or any portion hereof) which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended Beneficial Ownership Limitation
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herein contained or to make changes or supplements necessary or desirable to properly give effect to such limitation. The limitations contained in this paragraph shall apply to a successor holder of this Warrant.

Section 3. Certain Adjustments.

a) Stock Dividends and Splits. If the Company, at any time while this Warrant is outstanding: (i) pays a stock dividend or otherwise makes a distribution or distributions on its Common Shares or any other equity or equity equivalent securities payable in Common Shares (which, for avoidance of doubt, shall not include any Common Shares issued by the Company upon exercise of this Warrant), (ii) subdivides outstanding Common Shares into a larger number of shares, (iii) combines (including by way of reverse stock split) outstanding Common Shares into a smaller number of shares or (iv) issues by reclassification of Common Shares any shares of capital stock of the Company, then in each case the Exercise Price shall be multiplied by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the number of Common Shares (excluding treasury shares, if any) outstanding immediately before such event and of which the denominator shall be the number of Common Shares outstanding immediately after such event, and the number of shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant shall be proportionately adjusted such that the aggregate Exercise Price of this Warrant shall remain unchanged, provided that the Exercise Price per share shall in any case be no lower than the par value of the Common Shares. Any adjustment made pursuant to this Section 3(a) shall become effective immediately after the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive such dividend or distribution and shall become effective immediately after the effective date in the case of a subdivision, combination or re-classification.

b) Voluntary Adjustment By Company. The Company may at any time during the term of this Warrant reduce the then current Exercise Price of this Warrant to any amount and for any period of time deemed appropriate by the board of directors of the Company with the prior written consent of holders of a majority of the then outstanding Warrants issued pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, provided that the Exercise Price per underlying share of the Common Shares shall be no lower than the par value of the Common Shares as of the relevant time.

c) Subsequent Rights Offerings. In addition to any adjustments pursuant to Section 3(a) above, if at any time the Company grants, issues or sells any Common Share Equivalents or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property pro rata to the record holders of any class of Common Shares (the “Purchase Rights”), then the Holder will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such Purchase Rights, the aggregate Purchase Rights which the Holder could have acquired if the Holder had held the number of Common Shares acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on exercise hereof, including without limitation, the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for the grant, issuance or sale of such Purchase Rights, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of Common Shares are to be determined for the grant, issue or sale of such Purchase Rights (provided, however, to the extent that the Holder’s right to participate in any such Purchase Right would result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Purchase Right to such extent (or beneficial ownership of such Common Shares as a result of such Purchase Right to such extent) and such Purchase Right to such extent shall be held in abeyance for the Holder until such time, if ever, as its right thereto would not result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation).

d) Pro Rata Distributions. During such time as this Warrant is outstanding, if the Company shall declare or make any dividend or other distribution of its assets (or rights to acquire its assets) to holders of Common Shares, by way of return of capital or otherwise (including, without limitation, any distribution of cash, stock or other securities, property or options by way of a dividend, spin off, reclassification, corporate rearrangement, scheme of arrangement or other similar transaction) (a “Distribution”), at any time after the issuance of this Warrant, then, in each such case, the Holder shall be entitled to participate in such Distribution to the same extent that the Holder would have participated therein if the Holder had held the number of Common Shares acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on exercise hereof, including without limitation, the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) immediately before the date of which a record is taken for such Distribution, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of Common Shares are to be determined for the participation in such Distribution (provided, however, to the extent that the Holder’s right to participate in any such Distribution would result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Distribution to such extent (or in the beneficial ownership of any Common Shares as a
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result of such Distribution to such extent) and the portion of such Distribution shall be held in abeyance for the benefit of the Holder until such time, if ever, as its right thereto would not result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation).e) Fundamental Transaction. If, at any time while this Warrant is outstanding, (i) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another Person, (ii) the Company, directly or indirectly, effects any sale, lease, license, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of its assets in one or a series of related transactions, (iii) any, direct or indirect, purchase offer, tender offer or exchange offer (whether by the Company or another Person) is completed pursuant to which holders of Common Shares are permitted to sell, tender or exchange their shares for other securities, cash or property and has been accepted by the holders of 50% or more of the outstanding Common Shares, (iv) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any reclassification, reorganization or recapitalization of the Common Shares or any compulsory share exchange pursuant to which the Common Shares are effectively converted into or exchanged for other securities, cash or property, or (v) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions consummates a stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination (including, without limitation, a reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off or scheme of arrangement) with another Person or group of Persons whereby such other Person or group acquires more than 50% of the outstanding Common Shares (not including any Common Shares held by the other Person or other Persons making or party to, or associated or affiliated with the other Persons making or party to, such stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination) (each a “Fundamental Transaction”), then, upon any subsequent exercise of this Warrant, the Holder shall have the right to receive, for each Warrant Share that would have been issuable upon such exercise immediately prior to the occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction, at the option of the Holder (without regard to any limitation in Section 2(e) on the exercise of this Warrant), the number of Common Shares of the successor or acquiring corporation or of the Company, if it is the surviving corporation, and any additional consideration (the “Alternate Consideration”) receivable as a result of such Fundamental Transaction by a holder of the number of Common Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable immediately prior to such Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitation in Section 2(e) on the exercise of this Warrant). For purposes of any such exercise, the determination of the Exercise Price shall be appropriately adjusted to apply to such Alternate Consideration based on the amount of Alternate Consideration issuable in respect of one Common Share in such Fundamental Transaction, and the Company shall apportion the Exercise Price among the Alternate Consideration in a reasonable manner reflecting the relative value of any different components of the Alternate Consideration. If holders of Common Shares are given any choice as to the securities, cash or property to be received in a Fundamental Transaction, then the Holder shall be given the same choice as to the Alternate Consideration it receives upon any exercise of this Warrant following such Fundamental Transaction. The Company shall cause any successor entity in a Fundamental Transaction in which the Company is not the survivor (the “Successor Entity”) to assume in writing all of the obligations of the Company under this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3(e) pursuant to written agreements in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Holder prior to such Fundamental Transaction and shall, at the option of the Holder, deliver to the Holder and approved by the Holder (without unreasonable delay) in exchange for this Warrant a security of the Successor Entity evidenced by a written instrument substantially similar in form and substance to this Warrant which is exercisable for a corresponding number of shares of capital stock of such Successor Entity (or its parent entity) equivalent to the Common Shares acquirable and receivable upon exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on the exercise of this Warrant) prior to such Fundamental Transaction, and with an exercise price which applies the exercise price hereunder to such shares of capital stock (but taking into account the relative value of the Common Shares pursuant to such Fundamental Transaction and the value of such shares of capital stock, such number of shares of capital stock and such exercise price being for the purpose of protecting the economic value of this Warrant immediately prior to the consummation of such Fundamental Transaction), and which is reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Holder. Upon the occurrence of any such Fundamental Transaction, the Successor Entity shall succeed to, and be substituted for (so that from and after the date of such Fundamental Transaction, the provisions of this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents referring to the “Company” shall refer instead to the Successor Entity), and may exercise every right and power of the Company and shall assume all of the obligations of the Company under this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents with the same effect as if such Successor Entity had been named as the Company herein.

f) Calculations. All calculations under this Section 3 shall be made to the nearest cent or the nearest 1/100th of a share, as the case may be. For purposes of this Section 3, the number of Common Shares deemed to be issued and outstanding as of a given date shall be the sum of the number of Common Shares (excluding treasury shares, if any) issued and outstanding.

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g) Notice to Holder.

i. Adjustment to Exercise Price. Whenever the Exercise Price is adjusted pursuant to any provision of this Section 3, the Company shall within five  (5) calendar days deliver to the Holder by email a notice setting forth the Exercise Price after such adjustment and any resulting adjustment to the number of Warrant Shares and setting forth a brief statement of the facts requiring such adjustment.

ii. Notice to Allow Exercise by Holder. If (A) the Company shall declare a dividend (or any other distribution in whatever form) on the Common Shares, (B) the Company shall declare a special nonrecurring cash dividend on or a redemption of the Common Shares, (C) the Company shall authorize the granting to all holders of the Common Shares rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase any capital stock of any class or of any rights, (D) the approval of any stockholders of the Company shall be required in connection with any reclassification of the Common Shares (other than a stock split), any consolidation or merger to which the Company is a party, any sale or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, or any compulsory share exchange whereby the Common Shares are converted into other securities, cash or property, or (E) the Company shall authorize the voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the affairs of the Company, then, in each case, the Company shall cause to be delivered by email to the Holder at its last email address as it shall appear upon the Warrant Register of the Company, at least  10 calendar days prior to the applicable record or effective date hereinafter specified, a notice stating (x) [the date on which a record is to be taken for the purpose of such dividend, distribution, redemption, rights or warrants, or if a record is not to be taken, the date as of which the holders of the Common Shares of record to be entitled to such dividend, distributions, redemption, rights or warrants are to be determined] or (y) the date on which such reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, transfer or stock exchange is expected to become effective or close, and the date as of which it is expected that holders of the Common Shares of record shall be entitled to exchange their Common Shares for securities, cash or other property deliverable upon such reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, transfer or stock exchange; provided that the failure to deliver such notice or any defect therein or in the delivery thereof shall not affect the validity of the corporate action required to be specified in such notice and provided, further that no notice shall be required if the information is disseminated in a press release or document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. To the extent that any notice provided in this Warrant constitutes, or contains, material, non-public information regarding the Company or any of the Subsidiaries, the Company shall simultaneously file such notice with the Commission pursuant to a Current Report on Form 6-K or 8-K, as applicable. The issuance of a press release or the filing of a Form 6-K or Form 8-K or other suitable filing with the Commission shall satisfy this notice requirement. The Holder shall remain entitled to exercise this Warrant during the period commencing on the date of such notice to the effective date of the event triggering such notice except as may otherwise be expressly set forth herein.

Section 4. Transfer of Warrant.

a) Transferability. This Warrant and all rights hereunder (including, without limitation, any registration rights) are transferable, in whole or in part, upon surrender of this Warrant at the principal office of the Company or its designated agent, together with a written assignment of this Warrant substantially in the form attached hereto duly executed by the Holder or its agent or attorney and funds sufficient to pay any transfer taxes payable upon the making of such transfer. Upon such surrender and, if required, such payment, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Warrant or Warrants in the name of the assignee or assignees, as applicable, and in the denomination or denominations specified in such instrument of assignment, and shall issue to the assignor a new Warrant evidencing the portion of this Warrant not so assigned, and this Warrant shall promptly be cancelled. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Warrant to the Company unless the Holder has assigned this Warrant in full, in which case, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company within three (3) Trading Days of the date on which the Holder delivers an assignment form to the Company assigning this Warrant in full. The Warrant, if properly assigned in accordance herewith, may be exercised by a new holder for the purchase of Warrant Shares without having a new Warrant issued.
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b) New Warrants. This Warrant may be divided or combined with other Warrants upon presentation hereof at the aforesaid office of the Company, together with a written notice specifying the names and denominations in which new Warrants are to be issued, signed by the Holder or its agent or attorney. Subject to compliance with Section 4(a), as to any transfer which may be involved in such division or combination, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Warrant or Warrants in exchange for the Warrant or Warrants to be divided or combined in accordance with such notice. All Warrants issued on transfers or exchanges shall be dated the Issue Date of this Warrant and shall be identical with this Warrant except as to the number of Warrant Shares issuable pursuant thereto.

c) Warrant Register. The Company shall register this Warrant, upon records to be maintained by the Company or its Transfer Agent  for that purpose (the “Warrant Register”), in the name of the record Holder hereof from time to time. The Company may deem and treat the registered Holder of this Warrant as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of any exercise hereof or any distribution to the Holder, and for all other purposes, absent actual notice to the contrary.

Section 5. Miscellaneous.

a) No Rights as Stockholder Until Exercise. This Warrant does not entitle the Holder to any voting rights, dividends or other rights as a stockholder of the Company prior to the exercise hereof as set forth in Section 2(d)(i), except as expressly set forth in Section 3.

b) Loss, Theft, Destruction or Mutilation of Warrant. The Company covenants that upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant or any stock certificate relating to the Warrant Shares, and in case of loss, theft or destruction, of indemnity or security reasonably satisfactory to it (which, in the case of the Warrant, shall not include the posting of any bond), and upon surrender and cancellation of such Warrant or stock certificate, if mutilated, the Company will make and deliver a new Warrant or stock certificate of like tenor and dated as of such cancellation, in lieu of such Warrant or stock certificate.

c) Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc. If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action or the expiration of any right required or granted herein shall not be a Business Day, then, such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on the next succeeding Business Day.

d) Authorized Shares. The Company covenants that, during the period the Warrant is outstanding, it will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Shares a sufficient number of shares to provide for the issuance of the Warrant Shares upon the exercise of any purchase rights under this Warrant. The Company further covenants that its issuance of this Warrant shall constitute full authority to its officers who are charged with the duty of issuing the necessary Warrant Shares upon the exercise of the purchase rights under this Warrant. The Company will take all such reasonable action as may be necessary to assure that such Warrant Shares may be issued as provided herein without violation of any applicable law or regulation, or of any requirements of the Trading Market upon which the Common Shares may be listed. The Company covenants that all Warrant Shares which may be issued upon the exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant will, upon exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant and payment for such Warrant Shares in accordance herewith, be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and free from all taxes, liens and charges created by the Company in respect of the issue thereof (other than taxes in respect of any transfer occurring contemporaneously with such issue).

Except and to the extent as waived or consented to by the Holder, the Company shall not by any action, including, without limitation, amending its certificate of incorporation or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue or sale of securities or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Warrant, but will at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all such terms and in the taking of all such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to protect the rights of Holder as set forth in this Warrant against impairment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company will (i) not increase the par value of any Warrant Shares above the amount payable therefor upon such exercise immediately prior to such increase in par value, (ii) take all such action as may be necessary or appropriate in order that the Company may validly and legally issue fully paid and nonassessable Warrant Shares upon the exercise of this Warrant and (iii) use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain all such authorizations, exemptions or consents from any public regulatory body having jurisdiction thereof, as may be, necessary to enable the Company to perform its obligations under this Warrant.

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Before taking any action which would result in an adjustment in the number of Warrant Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable or in the Exercise Price, the Company shall obtain all such authorizations or exemptions thereof, or consents thereto, as may be necessary from any public regulatory body or bodies having jurisdiction thereof.

e) Jurisdiction. All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Warrant shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law thereof. Each party agrees that all legal proceedings concerning the interpretations, enforcement and defense of this Warrant shall be commenced in the state and federal courts sitting in the City of New York. Each party hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the City of New York, Borough of Manhattan for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection herewith or with any transaction contemplated hereby or discussed herein, and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any suit, action or proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, that such suit, action or proceeding is improper or is an inconvenient venue for such proceeding. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any such suit, action or proceeding by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to such party at the address in effect for notices to it under this Agreement and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law. If either party shall commence an action, suit or proceeding to enforce any provisions of this Warrant, the prevailing party in such action, suit or proceeding shall be reimbursed by the other party for their reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred with the investigation, preparation and prosecution of such action or proceeding.

f) Restrictions. The Holder acknowledges that the Warrant Shares acquired upon the exercise of this Warrant, if not registered and the Holder does not utilize cashless exercise (when cashless exercise is permitted), will have restrictions upon resale imposed by state and federal securities laws.

g) Nonwaiver and Expenses. No course of dealing or any delay or failure to exercise any right hereunder on the part of Holder shall operate as a waiver of such right or otherwise prejudice the Holder’s rights, powers or remedies, notwithstanding the fact that the Holder’s right to exercise this Warrant terminates on the Termination Date. If the Company willfully and knowingly fails to comply with any provision of this Warrant, which results in any material damages to the Holder, the Company shall pay to the Holder such amounts as shall be sufficient to cover any costs and expenses including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees, including those of appellate proceedings, incurred by the Holder in collecting any amounts due pursuant hereto or in otherwise enforcing any of its rights, powers or remedies hereunder.

h) Notices. Any notices, consents, waivers or other document or communications required or permitted to be given or delivered under the terms of this Warrant, including, without limitation, any Notice of Exercise, must be in writing and will be deemed to have been delivered: (i) upon receipt, if delivered personally; (ii) when sent, if sent by facsimile (provided confirmation of transmission is mechanically or electronically generated and kept on file by the sending party); (iii) when sent, if sent by e-mail (provided that such sent e-mail is kept on file (whether electronically or otherwise) by the sending party and the sending party does not receive an automatically generated message from the recipient’s e-mail server that such e-mail could not be delivered to such recipient) and (iv) if sent by overnight courier service, one (1) Trading Day after deposit with an overnight courier service with next day delivery specified, in each case, properly addressed to the party to receive the same. The addressesand e-mail addresses for such communications shall be:

If to the Company:
Flora Growth Corp.
198 Davenport Road
Toronto Ontario M5R IJ2, Canada
Attention: Luis Merchan, Chief Executive Officer
E-mail: Luis.MerchanA@floragrowth.ca
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With a copy (for informational purposes only) to:

Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
401 East Las Olas Blvd., Suite 2000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Attention: Rebecca G. DiStefano
Email: distefanor@gtlaw.com

If to a Holder, to its address, facsimile number or e-mail address set forth herein or on the books and records of the Company.

i) Limitation of Liability. No provision hereof, in the absence of any affirmative action by the Holder to exercise this Warrant to purchase Warrant Shares, and no enumeration herein of the rights or privileges of the Holder, shall give rise to any liability of the Holder for the purchase price of any Common Shares or as a stockholder of the Company, whether such liability is asserted by the Company or by creditors of the Company.

j) Remedies. The Holder, in addition to being entitled to exercise all rights granted by law, including recovery of damages, will be entitled to specific performance of its rights under this Warrant. The Company agrees that monetary damages would not be adequate compensation for any loss incurred by reason of a breach by it of the provisions of this Warrant and hereby agrees to waive and not to assert the defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate.

k) Successors and Assigns. Subject to applicable securities laws, this Warrant and the rights and obligations evidenced hereby shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of the Company and the successors and permitted assigns of Holder. The provisions of this Warrant are intended to be for the benefit of any Holder from time to time of this Warrant and shall be enforceable by the Holder or holder of Warrant Shares.
l) Amendment. This Warrant may be modified or amended or the provisions hereof waived with the written consent of the Company and the Holder.

m) Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Warrant shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Warrant shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provisions or the remaining provisions of this Warrant.

n) Headings. The headings used in this Warrant are for the convenience of reference only and shall not, for any purpose, be deemed a part of this Warrant.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Warrant to be executed by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above indicated.\


FLORA GROWTH CORP.
 
 
 
     
By:
   
Name:
   
Title:
   
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EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF EXERCISE
TO: FLORA GROWTH CORP.

(1) The undersigned hereby elects to purchase ________ Warrant Shares of the Company pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant (only if exercised in full), and tenders herewith payment of the exercise price in full, together with all applicable transfer taxes, if any.

(2) Payment shall take the form of (check applicable box):

[ ] in lawful money of the United States; or

[ ] if permitted, the cancellation of such number of Warrant Shares as is necessary, in accordance with the formula set forth in subsection 2(c), to exercise this Warrant with respect to the maximum number of Warrant Shares purchasable pursuant to the cashless exercise procedure set forth in subsection 2(c).

(3) Please issue said Warrant Shares in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:



   
The Warrant Shares shall be delivered to the following DWAC Account Number:




   
   
   
   
   
[SIGNATURE OF HOLDER]

Name of Investing Entity:
Signature of Authorized Signatory of Investing Entity:
Name of Authorized Signatory:
Title of Authorized Signatory:
Date:
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EXHIBIT B
ASSIGNMENT FORM
(To assign the foregoing Warrant, execute this form and supply required information. Do not use this form to purchase shares.)
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the foregoing Warrant and all rights evidenced thereby are hereby assigned to
Name:
   
 
(Please Print)
 
     
Address:
   
 
(Please Print)
 
Phone Number:
   
     
Email Address:
   
Dated:____________ _____, ______
   
Holder’s Signature:
 
       
       
Holder’s Address:
 
       
       
       

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Exhibit 4.6
Form of Underwriter’s Warrant Agreement

THE REGISTERED HOLDER OF THIS PURCHASE WARRANT BY ITS ACCEPTANCE HEREOF, AGREES THAT IT WILL NOT SELL, TRANSFER OR ASSIGN THIS PURCHASE WARRANT EXCEPT AS HEREIN PROVIDED AND THE REGISTERED HOLDER OF THIS PURCHASE WARRANT AGREES THAT IT WILL NOT SELL, TRANSFER, ASSIGN, PLEDGE OR HYPOTHECATE THIS PURCHASE WARRANT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS FOLLOWING THE EFFECTIVE DATE (DEFINED BELOW) TO ANYONE OTHER THAN (I) A.G.P./ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS OR AN UNDERWRITER OR A SELECTED DEALER IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING, OR (II) A BONA FIDE OFFICER OR PARTNER OF A.G.P./ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS OR OF ANY SUCH UNDERWRITER OR SELECTED DEALER.

THIS PURCHASE WARRANT IS EXERCISABLE ON [________], 2022. VOID AFTER 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME, [________], 2027.

COMMON SHARES PURCHASE WARRANT
For the Purchase of [_____] Common Shares
of
FLORA GROWTH CORP.

1. Purchase Warrant. THIS CERTIFIES THAT, in consideration of funds duly paid by or on behalf of A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (“Holder”), as registered owner of this Purchase Warrant, to Flora Growth Corp., a company incorporated in the Province of Ontario (the “Company”), Holder is entitled, at any time or from time to time from [__], 2022, a date commencing one year from the Effective Date (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement) (the “Commencement Date”), and at or before 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, [__], 2027 (the date that is five (5) years following the Commencement Date, the “Expiration Date”), but not thereafter, to subscribe for, purchase and receive, in whole or in part, up to [__] shares (the “Shares”) of common stock of the Company, without par value (the “Common Shares”), subject to adjustment as provided in Section 6 hereof. If the Expiration Date is a day on which banking institutions are authorized by law to close, then this Purchase Warrant may be exercised on the next succeeding day which is not such a day in accordance with the terms herein. During the period ending on the Expiration Date, the Company agrees not to take any action that would terminate this Purchase Warrant. This Purchase Warrant is initially exercisable at $[___] per Share1; provided, however, that upon the occurrence of any of the events specified in Section 6 hereof, the rights granted by this Purchase Warrant, including the exercise price per Share and the number of Shares to be received upon such exercise, shall be adjusted as therein specified. The term “Exercise Price” shall mean the initial exercise price or the adjusted exercise price, depending on the context. For the avoidance of doubt, this Purchase Warrant will be exercisable at any time, and from time to time, in whole or in part, from the Commencement Date, which period shall not extend further than five (5) years from the Commencement Date in compliance with FINRA Rule 5110(f)(2)(G)(i).
1 110% of the public offering price.
2. Exercise.
2.1 Exercise Form. In order to exercise this Purchase Warrant, the exercise form attached hereto must be duly executed and completed and delivered to the Company, together with this Purchase Warrant and payment of the Exercise Price for the Shares being purchased payable in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by the Company or by certified check or official bank check. If the subscription rights represented hereby shall not be exercised at or before 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, on the Expiration Date, this Purchase Warrant shall become and be void without further force or effect, and all rights represented hereby shall cease and expire.

2.2 Cashless Exercise. If at any time after the Commencement Date there is no effective registration statement registering, or no current prospectus available for, the resale of the Shares by the Holder, then in lieu of exercising this Purchase Warrant at such time, by payment of cash or check payable to the order of the Company pursuant to Section 2.1 above, Holder may elect to receive the number of Shares equal to the value of this Purchase Warrant (or the portion thereof being exercised), by surrender of this Purchase Warrant to the Company, together with the exercise form attached hereto, in which event the Company shall issue Shares to Holder in accordance with the following formula:
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X = Y(A-B)/A
Where,
 
X
=
 
 
The number of Shares to be issued to Holder;
 
Y
=
The number of Shares for which the Purchase Warrant is being exercised;
 
A
=
The fair market value of one Share; and
 
B
=
The Exercise Price.
For purposes of this Section 2.2, the fair market value of a Share is defined as follows:
 
(i)
if the Company’s common shares are traded on a securities exchange, the value shall be deemed to be the closing price on such exchange prior to the exercise form being submitted in connection with the exercise of the Purchase Warrant; or
 
(ii)
if the Company’s common shares are actively traded over-the-counter, the value shall be deemed to be the closing bid prior to the exercise form being submitted in connection with the exercise of the Purchase Warrant; if there is no active public market, the value shall be the fair market value thereof, as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors.

If Warrant Shares are issued in such a “cashless exercise,” the parties acknowledge and agree that in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), the Warrant Shares shall take on the registered characteristics of the Warrants being exercised, and the holding period of the Warrants being exercised may be tacked on to the holding period of the Warrant Shares. Subject to applicable law at the time of exercise, the Company agrees not to take any position contrary to this Section 2.2.

2.3 Legend. Each certificate for the securities purchased under this Purchase Warrant shall bear a legend as follows unless such securities have been registered under the Securities Act:

“The securities represented by this certificate have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or applicable state law. Neither the securities nor any interest therein may be offered for sale, sold or otherwise transferred except pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, or pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act and applicable state law which, in the opinion of counsel to the Company, is available.”
2.4 Cash Payment. For the avoidance of doubt, the Company shall not be required to make any cash payments or net cash settlement to any registered holder in lieu of issuance of Shares.

3. Transfer.

3.1 General Restrictions. The registered Holder of this Purchase Warrant agrees by his, her or its acceptance hereof, that this Purchase Warrant and the securities issuable hereunder shall not be sold during the Offering, or sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, or hypothecated, or be the subject of any hedging, short sale, derivative, put, or call transaction that would result in the effective economic disposition of this Purchase Warrant or the securities issuable hereunder by any person for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days immediately following the Effective Date, except as provided for in FINRA Rule 5110(g)(2). On and after 180 days after the Effective Date, transfers to others may be made subject to compliance with or exemptions from applicable securities laws. In order to make any permitted assignment, the Holder must deliver to the Company the assignment form attached hereto duly executed and completed, together with the Purchase Warrant and payment of all transfer taxes, if any, payable in connection therewith. The Company shall within five (5) Business Days transfer this Purchase Warrant on the books of the Company and shall execute and deliver a new Purchase Warrant or Purchase Warrants of like tenor to the appropriate assignee(s) expressly evidencing the right to purchase the aggregate number of Shares purchasable hereunder or such portion of such number as shall be contemplated by any such assignment.

3.2 Restrictions Imposed by the Securities Act. The securities evidenced by this Purchase Warrant shall not be transferred unless and until: (i) the Company has received the opinion of counsel for the Holder that the securities may be transferred pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, the availability of which is established to the reasonable satisfaction of the Company and its counsel (the Company hereby agreeing that the opinion of Duane Morris LLP shall be deemed satisfactory evidence of the availability of an exemption), or (ii) a registration statement or a post-effective amendment to the registration statement relating to the offer and sale of such securities has been filed by the Company and declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) and compliance with applicable state securities law has been established.
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4. Registration Rights.

4.1 Demand Registration.

4.1.1 Grant of Right. If at any time after the Commencement Date, there is no effective registration statement registering, or no current prospectus available for, the issuance of the Shares to the Holder, the Company, upon written demand (a “Demand Notice”) of the Holder(s) of at least 51% of the Purchase Warrants and/or the underlying Shares (“Majority Holders”), agrees to register, on one occasion, all or any portion of the Shares underlying the Purchase Warrants (collectively, the “Registrable Securities”). On such occasion, the Company will file a registration statement with the Commission covering the Registrable Securities within sixty (60) days after receipt of a Demand Notice and use its commercially reasonable efforts to have the registration statement declared effective as promptly as practicable thereafter, subject to compliance with review by the Commission; provided, however, that if the Demand Notice is issued within 50 days prior to the beginning of the Company’s fiscal year, the 60 day period shall be extended until 120 days after the last day of the prior fiscal year; and provided further that the Company shall not be required to comply with a Demand Notice if the Company has filed a registration statement with respect to which the Holder is entitled to piggyback registration rights pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof and the Holder has elected to participate in the offering covered by such registration statement. The demand for registration may be made at any time during a period of five (5) years beginning on the Commencement Date. The Company covenants and agrees to give written notice of its receipt of any Demand Notice by any Holder(s) to all other registered Holders of the Purchase Warrants and/or the Registrable Securities within ten (10) days after the date of the receipt of any such Demand Notice.
4.1.2 Terms. The Company shall bear all fees and expenses attendant to the registration of the Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 4.1.1, but the Holders shall pay any and all underwriting commissions and the expenses of any legal counsel selected by the Holders to represent them in connection with the sale of the Registrable Securities. The Company agrees to use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the filing required herein to become effective as promptly as practicable and to qualify or register the Registrable Securities in such States as are reasonably requested by the Holder(s); provided, however, that in no event shall the Company be required to register the Registrable Securities in a State in which such registration would cause: (i) the Company to be obligated to register or license to do business in such State or submit to general service of process in such State, or (ii) the principal shareholders of the Company to be obligated to escrow their shares of capital stock of the Company. The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause any registration statement filed pursuant to the demand right granted under Section 4.1.1 to remain effective for a period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months after the date that the Holders of the Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement are first given the opportunity to sell all of such securities. The Holders shall only use the prospectuses provided by the Company to sell the shares covered by such registration statement, and will immediately cease to use any prospectus furnished by the Company if the Company advises the Holder that such prospectus may no longer be used due to a material misstatement or omission, or if the Company determines in good faith that such suspension of use is necessary to delay the disclosure of material non-public information concerning the Company, the disclosure of which at the time is not, in the good faith opinion of the Company, in the best interests of the Company. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 4.1.2, the Holder shall be entitled to a demand registration under this Section 4.1.2 on only one (1) occasion and such demand registration right shall terminate on the fifth anniversary of the effectiveness of the registration statement in accordance with FINRA Rule 5110(f)(2)(H)(iv).

4.2 “Piggy-Back” Registration.

4.2.1 Grant of Right. In addition to the demand right of registration described in Section 4.1 hereof, if at any time after the Commencement Date, there is no effective registration statement registering, or no current prospectus available for, the issuance of the Shares to the Holder, the Holder shall have the right, for a period of no more than seven (7) years from the date of effectiveness of the registration statement in accordance with FINRA Rule 5110(f)(2)(G)(v), to include the Shares underlying the Purchase Warrant (collectively, the “Registrable Securities”) as part of any other registration of securities filed by the Company (other than in connection with a transaction contemplated by Rule 145(a) promulgated under the Securities Act or pursuant to Form S-8 or any equivalent form); provided, however, that if, solely in connection with any primary underwritten public offering for the account of the Company, the managing underwriter(s) thereof shall, in its reasonable discretion, impose a limitation on the number of Common Shares which may be included in the registration statement because, in such underwriter(s)’ judgment, marketing or other factors dictate such limitation is necessary to facilitate public distribution, then the Company shall be obligated to include in such registration statement only such limited portion of the Registrable Securities with respect to which the Holder requested inclusion hereunder as the underwriter shall reasonably permit. Any exclusion of Registrable Securities shall be made pro rata among the Holders seeking to include Registrable Securities in proportion to the number of Registrable Securities sought to be included by such Holders; provided, however, that the Company shall not exclude any Registrable Securities unless the Company has first excluded all outstanding securities, the holders of which are not entitled to inclusion of such securities in such registration statement or are not entitled to pro rata inclusion with the Registrable Securities.
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4.2.2 Terms. The Company shall bear all fees and expenses attendant to registering the Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 4.2.1 hereof, but the Holders shall pay any and all underwriting commissions and the expenses of any legal counsel selected by the Holders to represent them in connection with the sale of the Registrable Securities. In the event of such a proposed registration, the Company shall furnish the then Holders of outstanding Registrable Securities with not less than thirty (30) days written notice prior to the proposed date of filing of such registration statement. Such notice to the Holders shall continue to be given for each registration statement filed by the Company until such time as all of the Registrable Securities have been sold by the Holder. The holders of the Registrable Securities shall exercise the “piggy-back” rights provided for herein by giving written notice within ten (10) days of the receipt of the Company’s notice of its intention to file a registration statement. Except as otherwise provided in this Purchase Warrant, there shall be no limit on the number of times the Holder may request registration under this Section 4.2.2; provided, however, that such registration rights shall terminate on the sixth anniversary of the Commencement Date.

4.3 General Terms.

4.3.1 Indemnification. The Company shall indemnify the Holder(s) of the Registrable Securities to be sold pursuant to any registration statement hereunder and each person, if any, who controls such Holders within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), against all loss, claim, damage, expense or liability (including all reasonable attorneys’ fees and other expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any claim whatsoever) to which any of them may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise, arising from such registration statement but only to the same extent and with the same effect as the provisions pursuant to which the Company has agreed to indemnify the Underwriters contained in Section 5.1 of the Underwriting Agreement between the Underwriters and the Company, dated as of [_____], 2021 (the “Underwriting Agreement”). The Holder(s) of the Registrable Securities to be sold pursuant to such registration statement, and their successors and assigns, shall severally, and not jointly, indemnify the Company, against all loss, claim, damage, expense or liability (including all reasonable attorneys’ fees and other expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any claim whatsoever) to which they may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise, arising from information furnished by or on behalf of such Holders, or their successors or assigns, in writing, for specific inclusion in such registration statement to the same extent and with the same effect as the provisions contained in Section 5.2 of the Underwriting Agreement pursuant to which the Underwriters have agreed to indemnify the Company.

4.3.2 Exercise of Purchase Warrants. Nothing contained in this Purchase Warrant shall be construed as requiring the Holder(s) to exercise their Purchase Warrants prior to or after the initial filing of any registration statement or the effectiveness thereof.

4.3.3 Documents Delivered to Holders. The Company shall furnish upon written request to each Holder participating in any of the foregoing offerings and to each underwriter of any such offering, if any, a signed counterpart, addressed to such Holder or underwriter, of: (i) an opinion of counsel to the Company, dated the effective date of such registration statement (and, if such registration includes an underwritten public offering, an opinion dated the date of the closing under any underwriting agreement related thereto), and (ii) a “cold comfort” letter dated the effective date of such registration statement (and, if such registration includes an underwritten public offering, a letter dated the date of the closing under the underwriting agreement) signed by the independent registered public accounting firm which has issued a report on the Company’s financial statements included in such registration statement, in each case covering substantially the same matters with respect to such registration statement (and the prospectus included therein) and, in the case of such accountants’ letter, with respect to events subsequent to the date of such financial statements, as are customarily covered in opinions of issuer’s counsel and in accountants’ letters delivered to underwriters in underwritten public offerings of securities. The Company shall also deliver promptly to each Holder participating in the offering requesting the correspondence and memoranda described below and to the managing underwriter, if any, copies of all correspondence between the Commission and the Company, its counsel or auditors and all memoranda relating to discussions with the Commission or its staff with respect to the registration statement and permit each Holder and underwriter to do such investigation, upon reasonable advance notice, with respect to information contained in or omitted from the registration statement as it deems reasonably necessary to comply with applicable securities laws or rules of FINRA. Such investigation shall include access to books, records and properties and opportunities to discuss the business of the Company with its officers and independent auditors, all to such reasonable extent and at such reasonable times as any such Holder shall reasonably request.
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4.3.4 Underwriting Agreement. If applicable, the Company shall enter into an underwriting agreement with the managing underwriter(s), if any, selected by any Holders whose Registrable Securities are being registered pursuant to this Section 4, which managing underwriter shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Company. Such agreement shall be reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Company, each Holder and such managing underwriters, and shall contain such representations, warranties and covenants by the Company and such other terms as are customarily contained in agreements of that type used by the managing underwriter. The Holders shall be parties to any underwriting agreement relating to an underwritten sale of their Registrable Securities and may, at their option, require that any or all the representations, warranties and covenants of the Company to or for the benefit of such underwriters shall also be made to and for the benefit of such Holders. Such Holders shall not be required to make any representations or warranties to or agreements with the Company or the underwriters except as they may relate to such Holders, their Shares and their intended methods of distribution.

4.3.5 Documents to be Delivered by Holder(s). Each of the Holder(s) participating in any of the foregoing offerings shall furnish to the Company a completed and executed questionnaire provided by the Company requesting information customarily sought of selling security holders.

4.3.6 Damages. Should the registration or the effectiveness thereof required by Sections 4.1 and 4.2 hereof be delayed by the Company or the Company otherwise fails to comply in any material respect with such provisions (in either case, not promptly cured after notice to the Company from the Holder(s)), the Holder(s) shall, in addition to any other legal or other relief available to the Holder(s), be entitled to obtain specific performance or other equitable (including injunctive) relief against the threatened breach of such provisions or the continuation of any such breach, without the necessity of proving actual damages and without the necessity of posting bond or other security.

5. New Purchase Warrants to be Issued.

5.1 Partial Exercise or Transfer. Subject to the restrictions in Section 3 hereof, this Purchase Warrant may be exercised or assigned in whole or in part. In the event of the exercise or assignment hereof in part only, upon surrender of this Purchase Warrant for cancellation, together with the duly executed exercise or assignment form and funds sufficient to pay any Exercise Price and/or transfer tax if exercised pursuant to Section 2.1 hereto, the Company shall cause to be delivered to the Holder without charge a new Purchase Warrant of like tenor to this Purchase Warrant in the name of the Holder evidencing the right of the Holder to purchase the number of Shares purchasable hereunder as to which this Purchase Warrant has not been exercised or assigned.

5.2 Lost Certificate. Upon receipt by the Company of evidence satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Purchase Warrant and of reasonably satisfactory indemnification or the posting of a bond, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Purchase Warrant of like tenor and date. Any such new Purchase Warrant executed and delivered as a result of such loss, theft, mutilation or destruction shall constitute a substitute contractual obligation on the part of the Company.
6. Adjustments.

6.1 Adjustments to Exercise Price and Number of Securities. The Exercise Price and the number of Shares underlying the Purchase Warrant shall be subject to adjustment from time to time as hereinafter set forth:

6.1.1 Share Dividends; Split Ups. If, after the date hereof, and subject to the provisions of Section 6.3 below, the number of outstanding Common Shares are increased by a stock dividend payable in Shares or by a split up of Common Shares or other similar event, then, on the effective day thereof, the number of Shares purchasable hereunder shall be increased in proportion to such increase in outstanding Common Shares, and the Exercise Price shall be proportionately decreased.
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6.1.2 Aggregation of Shares. If, after the date hereof, and subject to the provisions of Section 6.3 below, the number of outstanding Common Shares is decreased by a consolidation, combination or reclassification of Common Shares or other similar event, then, on the effective date thereof, the number of Shares purchasable hereunder shall be decreased in proportion to such decrease in outstanding Common Shares, and the Exercise Price shall be proportionately increased.

6.1.3 Replacement of Securities upon Reorganization, etc. In case of any reclassification or reorganization of the outstanding Common Shares other than a change covered by Section 6.1.1 or 6.1.2 hereof or that solely affects the par value of such Common Shares, or in the case of any share reconstruction or amalgamation or consolidation of the Company with or into another corporation (other than a consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation in which the Company is the continuing corporation and that does not result in any reclassification or reorganization of the outstanding Common Shares), or in the case of any sale or conveyance to another corporation or entity of the property of the Company as an entirety or substantially as an entirety in connection with which the Company is dissolved, the Holder of this Purchase Warrant shall have the right thereafter (until the expiration of the right of exercise of this Purchase Warrant) to receive upon the exercise hereof, for the same aggregate Exercise Price payable hereunder immediately prior to such event, the kind and amount of shares of stock or other securities or property (including cash) receivable upon such reclassification, reorganization, share reconstruction or amalgamation, or consolidation, or upon a dissolution following any such sale or transfer, by a Holder of the number of Shares of the Company obtainable upon exercise of this Purchase Warrant immediately prior to such event; and if any reclassification also results in a change in Shares covered by Section 6.1.1 or 6.1.2, then such adjustment shall be made pursuant to Sections 6.1.1, 6.1.2 and this Section 6.1.3. The provisions of this Section 6.1.3 shall similarly apply to successive reclassifications, reorganizations, share reconstructions or amalgamations, or consolidations, sales or other transfers.

6.1.4 Changes in Form of Purchase Warrant. This form of Purchase Warrant need not be changed because of any change pursuant to this Section 6.1, and Purchase Warrants issued after such change may state the same Exercise Price and the same number of Shares as are stated in the Purchase Warrants initially issued pursuant to this Agreement. The acceptance by any Holder of the issuance of new Purchase Warrants reflecting a required or permissive change shall not be deemed to waive any rights to an adjustment occurring after the Commencement Date or the computation thereof.
6.2 Substitute Purchase Warrant. In case of any consolidation of the Company with, or share reconstruction or amalgamation of the Company with or into, another corporation (other than a consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation which does not result in any reclassification or change of the outstanding Common Shares), the corporation formed by such consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation shall execute and deliver to the Holder a supplemental Purchase Warrant providing that the holder of each Purchase Warrant then outstanding or to be outstanding shall have the right thereafter (until the stated expiration of such Purchase Warrant) to receive, upon exercise of such Purchase Warrant, the kind and amount of shares of stock and other securities and property receivable upon such consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation, by a holder of the number of Shares of the Company for which such Purchase Warrant might have been exercised immediately prior to such consolidation, share reconstruction or amalgamation, sale or transfer. Such supplemental Purchase Warrant shall provide for adjustments which shall be identical to the adjustments provided for in this Section 6. The above provision of this Section shall similarly apply to successive consolidations or share reconstructions or amalgamations.

6.3 Elimination of Fractional Interests. The Company shall not be required to issue certificates representing fractions of Shares upon the exercise of the Purchase Warrant, nor shall it be required to issue scrip or pay cash in lieu of any fractional interests, it being the intent of the parties that all fractional interests shall be eliminated by rounding any fraction up or down, as the case may be, to the nearest whole number of Shares or other securities, properties or rights.

7. Reservation and Listing. The Company shall at all times reserve and keep available out of its authorized Common Shares, solely for the purpose of issuance upon exercise of the Purchase Warrants, such number of Shares or other securities, properties or rights as shall be issuable upon the exercise thereof. The Company covenants and agrees that, upon exercise of the Purchase Warrants and payment of the Exercise Price therefor, in accordance with the terms hereby, all Shares and other securities issuable upon such exercise shall be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non- assessable and not subject to preemptive rights of any shareholder. The Company further covenants and agrees that upon exercise of the Purchase Warrants and payment of the exercise price therefor, all Shares and other securities issuable upon such exercise shall be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and not subject to preemptive rights of any shareholder. As long as the Purchase Warrants shall be outstanding, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause all Shares issuable upon exercise of the Purchase Warrants to be listed (subject to official notice of issuance) on all national securities exchanges (or, if applicable, on the OTC Bulletin Board or any successor trading market) on which the Shares issued to the public in the Offering may then be listed and/or quoted.
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8. Certain Notice Requirements.

8.1 Holder’s Right to Receive Notice. Nothing herein shall be construed as conferring upon the Holders the right to vote or consent or to receive notice as a shareholder for the election of directors or any other matter, or as having any rights whatsoever as a shareholder of the Company. If, however, at any time prior to the expiration of the Purchase Warrants and their exercise, any of the events described in Section 8.2 shall occur, then, in one or more of said events, the Company shall give written notice of such event at least seven days prior to the date fixed as a record date or the date of closing the transfer books for the determination of the shareholders entitled to such dividend, distribution, conversion or exchange of securities or subscription rights, or entitled to vote on such proposed dissolution, liquidation, winding up or sale. Such notice shall specify such record date or the date of the closing of the transfer books, as the case may be. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall deliver to each Holder a copy of each notice given to the other shareholders of the Company at the same time and in the same manner that such notice is given to the shareholders.

8.2 Events Requiring Notice. The Company shall be required to give the notice described in this Section 8 upon one or more of the following events: (i) if the Company shall take a record of the holders of its Shares for the purpose of entitling them to receive a dividend or distribution payable otherwise than in cash, or a cash dividend or distribution payable otherwise than out of retained earnings, as indicated by the accounting treatment of such dividend or distribution on the books of the Company, (ii) the Company shall offer to all the holders of its Shares any additional shares of capital stock of the Company or securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Company, or any option, right or warrant to subscribe therefor, or (iii) a dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the Company (other than in connection with a consolidation or share reconstruction or amalgamation) or a sale of all or substantially all of its property, assets and business shall be proposed.
8.3 Notice of Change in Exercise Price. The Company shall, promptly after an event requiring a change in the Exercise Price pursuant to Section 6 hereof, send notice to the Holders of such event and change (“Price Notice”). The Price Notice shall describe the event causing the change and the method of calculating same and shall be certified as being true and accurate by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.

8.4 Transmittal of Notices. All notices, requests, consents and other communications under this Purchase Warrant shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly made when hand delivered, or mailed by express mail or private courier service: (i) if to the registered Holder of the Purchase Warrant, to the address of such Holder as shown on the books of the Company, or (ii) if to the Company, to following address or to such other address as the Company may designate by notice to the Holders:

If to the Holder:
A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (“A.G.P.”)
590 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor
New York, New York 10022
Attn: Mr. David Bocchi, Managing Director of Investment Banking
Fax No.: (203) 662-9771

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Duane Morris LLP
1540 Broadway
New York, New York 10036
Attention: James T. Seery
Email.: jtseery@duanemorris.com

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If to the Company:
Flora Growth Corp.
198 Davenport Road
Toronto Ontario M5R IJ2, Canada
Attention: Luis Merchan, Chief Executive Officer
E-mail: Luis.MerchanA@floragrowth.ca

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
401 East Las Olas Blvd., Suite 2000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Attention: Rebecca G. DiStefano
Email: distefanor@gtlaw.com

9. Miscellaneous.

9.1 Amendments. The Company and A.G.P. may from time to time supplement or amend this Purchase Warrant without the approval of any of the Holders in order to cure any ambiguity, to correct or supplement any provision contained herein that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provisions herein, or to make any other provisions in regard to matters or questions arising hereunder that the Company and A.G.P. may deem necessary or desirable and that the Company and A.G.P. deem shall not adversely affect the interest of the Holders. All other modifications or amendments shall require the written consent of and be signed by the party against whom enforcement of the modification or amendment is sought.

9.2 Headings. The headings contained herein are for the sole purpose of convenience of reference, and shall not in any way limit or affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Purchase Warrant.

9.3 Entire Agreement. This Purchase Warrant (together with the other agreements and documents being delivered pursuant to or in connection with this Purchase Warrant) constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings of the parties, oral and written, with respect to the subject matter hereof.

9.4 Binding Effect. This Purchase Warrant shall inure solely to the benefit of and shall be binding upon, the Holder and the Company and their permitted assignees, respective successors, legal representative and assigns, and no other person shall have or be construed to have any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or in respect of or by virtue of this Purchase Warrant or any provisions herein contained.

9.5 Governing Law; Submission to Jurisdiction; Trial by Jury. This Purchase Warrant shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles thereof. The Company hereby agrees that any action, proceeding or claim against it arising out of, or relating in any way to this Purchase Warrant shall be brought and enforced in the New York Supreme Court, County of New York, or in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and irrevocably submits to such jurisdiction, which jurisdiction shall be exclusive. The Company hereby waives any objection to such exclusive jurisdiction and that such courts represent an inconvenient forum. Any process or summons to be served upon the Company may be served by transmitting a copy thereof by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to it at the address set forth in Section 8 hereof. Such mailing shall be deemed personal service and shall be legal and binding upon the Company in any action, proceeding or claim. The Company and the Holder agree that the prevailing party(ies) in any such action shall be entitled to recover from the other party(ies) all of its reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses relating to such action or proceeding and/or incurred in connection with the preparation therefor. The Company (on its behalf and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, on behalf of its stockholders and affiliates) and the Holder hereby irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any and all right to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.
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9.6 Waiver, etc. The failure of the Company or the Holder to at any time enforce any of the provisions of this Purchase Warrant shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of any such provision, nor to in any way affect the validity of this Purchase Warrant or any provision hereof or the right of the Company or any Holder to thereafter enforce each and every provision of this Purchase Warrant. No waiver of any breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment of any of the provisions of this Purchase Warrant shall be effective unless set forth in a written instrument executed by the party or parties against whom or which enforcement of such waiver is sought; and no waiver of any such breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment shall be construed or deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach, non-compliance or non- fulfillment.

9.7 Execution in Counterparts. This Purchase Warrant may be executed in one or more counterparts, and by the different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts has been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered to each of the other parties hereto. Such counterparts may be delivered by facsimile transmission or other electronic transmission.

9.8 Exchange Agreement. As a condition of the Holder’s receipt and acceptance of this Purchase Warrant, Holder agrees that, at any time prior to the complete exercise of this Purchase Warrant by Holder, if the Company and A.G.P. enter into an agreement (“Exchange Agreement”) pursuant to which they agree that all outstanding Purchase Warrants will be exchanged for securities or cash or a combination of both, then Holder shall agree to such exchange and become a party to the Exchange Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Purchase Warrant to be signed by its duly authorized officer as of the ________ day of _______, 2021.

FLORA GROWTH CORP.
 
 
 
     
By:
   
Name:
   
Title:
   
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[Form to be used to exercise Purchase Warrant]
Date: _________, 20__

The undersigned hereby elects irrevocably to exercise the Purchase Warrant for_____ common shares, without par value (the “Shares”), of Flora Growth Corp., a company incorporated in the Province of Ontario (the “Company”), and hereby makes payment of $____ (at the rate of $____ per Share) in payment of the Exercise Price pursuant thereto. Please issue the Shares as to which this Purchase Warrant is exercised in accordance with the instructions given below and, if applicable, a new Purchase Warrant representing the number of Shares for which this Purchase Warrant has not been exercised.
or
The undersigned hereby elects irrevocably to convert its right to purchase Shares of the Company under the Purchase Warrant for ___ Shares, as determined in accordance with the following formula:
X =
Y (A-B)
A
Where,
 
X
=
The number of Shares to be issued to Holder;
 
Y
=
The number of Shares for which the Purchase Warrant is being exercised;
 
A
=
The fair market value of one Share which is equal to $___; and
 
B
=
The Exercise Price which is equal to $___ per share
The undersigned agrees and acknowledges that the calculation set forth above is subject to confirmation by the Company and any disagreement with respect to the calculation shall be resolved by the Company in its sole discretion.

Please issue the Shares as to which this Purchase Warrant is exercised in accordance with the instructions given below and, if applicable, a new Purchase Warrant representing the number of Shares for which this Purchase Warrant has not been converted.


Signature____________________________

Signature Guaranteed___________________


INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES


Name
   
   
(Print in Block Letters)
     
Address
   
     
     

NOTICE: The signature to this form must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the Purchase Warrant without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever, and must be guaranteed by a bank, other than a savings bank, or by a trust company or by a firm having membership on a registered national securities exchange.
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[Form to be used to assign Purchase Warrant]

ASSIGNMENT
(To be executed by the registered Holder to effect a transfer of the within Purchase Warrant):

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, ___________________ does hereby sell, assign and transfer unto the right to purchase common shares, without par value, of Flora Growth Corp., a company incorporated in the Province of Ontario (the “Company”), evidenced by the Purchase Warrant and does hereby authorize the Company to transfer such right on the books of the Company.


Dated: ____________, 20__


Signature____________________________


Signature Guaranteed ___________________

NOTICE: The signature to this form must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Purchase Warrant without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever, and must be guaranteed by a bank, other than a savings bank, or by a trust company or by a firm having membership on a registered national securities exchange.


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Exhibit 5.1



●, 2021

Flora Growth Corp.
198 Davenport Road
Toronto, Ontario M4R 1J2

Re: Flora Growth Corp.


Dear Sirs/Mesdames:

We have acted as Canadian counsel to Flora Growth Corp., an Ontario corporation (the “Corporation”), in connection with the Corporation’s filing of a Registration Statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-●) (the “Registration Statement”) filed by the Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933 of the United States (the “Act”) relating to the follow-on public offering (the “Offering”) by the Corporation of up to 7,187,500 units of the Corporation (including the up to 937,500 units that the underwriters have the option to purchase to cover any over-allotments) (the “Units”) pursuant to an underwriting agreement to be entered into on or prior to the closing date of the Offering (the “Underwriting Agreement”) between the Corporation and A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, as representative, and the other several underwriters to be named therein. The Units consist of one common share in the capital of the Corporation, without par value (the “Common Shares”) and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Unit Warrant”). Each Unit Warrant shall entitle the holder thereof to acquire one Common Share (each, a “Warrant Share”) at an exercise price of US$● until the date that is ● months from the date of issuance.

Documents Reviewed

For the purposes of this opinion, we have examined and relied on, but have not participated in the preparation of, among other things, the following:

(a)
a certificate of even date herewith of the Vice President, Strategy and Legal, of the Corporation with respect to certain factual matters and enclosing certified copies of, inter alia, the constating documents and by-laws of the Corporation and resolutions passed by the directors of the Corporation, authorizing, among other things, the Offering, the execution and delivery of the Underwriting Agreement and the completion of the transactions contemplated therein (the “Officer’s Certificate”);

(b)
a certificate of status dated ●, 2021 issued by the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (Ontario) in respect of the Corporation (the “Certificate of Status”); and

(c)
the form of certificate representing the Unit Warrants.

In preparation for the delivery of this opinion, we have examined the above-mentioned documents and we have examined all such other documents and made such other investigations as we consider relevant and necessary in order to give this opinion. In particular, we have not reviewed, and express no opinion on, any document that is referred to or incorporated by reference into the documents reviewed by us. As to various questions of fact material to this opinion which we have not independently established, we have examined and relied upon, without independent verification, certificates of public officials and officers of the Corporation including, without limitation, the Officer’s Certificate.


For purposes of the opinion set forth below, we have assumed:

(a)
the legal capacity of all individuals;

(b)
the genuineness of all signatures on, and the authenticity and completeness of all documents submitted to us as originals and the conformity to authentic or original documents of all documents submitted to us as certified, conformed, telecopied, photostatic, electronically transmitted copies (including commercial reproductions);

(c)
the identity and capacity of any person acting or purporting to act as a corporate or public official;

(d)
the accuracy and completeness of all information provided to us by public officials or offices of public record;

(e)
the accuracy and completeness of all representations and statements of fact contained in all documents, instruments and certificates (including the Officer’s Certificate);

(f)
the accuracy and completeness of the minute books and all other corporate records of the Corporation reviewed by us;

(g)
the Units will be offered, issued and sold in compliance with applicable United States federal and state securities laws, and in the manner stated in the Registration Statement;

(h)
the facts stated in the Certificate of Status continue to be true as of the date hereof; and

(i)
the facts stated in the Certificate of Status and the Officer’s Certificate shall continue to be true and correct as at the date of completion of the Offering.

We have not undertaken any independent investigation to verify the accuracy of any of the foregoing assumptions.

When our opinion refers to Common Shares or Warrant Shares to be issued as being “fully paid and non-assessable”, such opinion indicates that the holder of such Common Shares or Warrant Shares cannot be required to contribute any further amounts to the Corporation by virtue of his, her or its status as holder of such Common Shares or Warrant Shares, either in order to complete payment for the Common Shares or Warrant Shares, to satisfy claims of creditors or otherwise. No opinion is expressed as to the adequacy of any consideration received for such Common Shares or Warrant Shares.

We are qualified to practise law only in the Province of Ontario. Our opinion below is limited to the existing laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein as of the date of this opinion and should not be relied upon, nor are they given, in respect of the laws of any other jurisdiction. In particular, we express no opinion as to United States federal or state securities laws or any other laws, rule or regulation, federal or state, applicable to the Corporation. We disclaim any obligation or duty to update this opinion to reflect any changes in such laws or other circumstances after the date hereof.

In rendering our opinion in paragraph 1 below as to the valid existence of the Corporation, we have relied solely on the Certificate of Status, a copy of which has been delivered to you.


Based and relying upon and subject to the foregoing and the qualifications expressed below, we are of the opinion that:

1.
The Corporation is a corporation existing under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and has not been dissolved.

2.
The Common Shares partially comprising the Units have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Corporation and, upon payment and delivery in accordance with the Underwriting Agreement, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

3.
The Unit Warrants have been duly authorized and, when issued and sold in accordance with and in the manner described in the Registration Statement, shall be authorized, created and validly issued by the Corporation.

4.
The Warrant Shares to be issued pursuant to the exercise of the Unit Warrants have been set aside and reserved for issuance and conditionally allotted for issuance to holders of the Unit Warrants and such Warrant Shares will, when issued in accordance with the terms of the Unit Warrants against payment of the exercise price therefor, be validly issued as fully paid and non-assessable shares in the capital of the Corporation.

We hereby consent to the reference to our firm’s name under the caption “Legal Matters” in the prospectus included in the Registration Statement and the filing of this opinion with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as an exhibit to the Registration Statement.  In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Act or the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder.

This opinion letter is furnished to you at your request in accordance with the requirements of Item 8(5.1) of Form F-1 in connection with the filing of the Registration Statement, and is not to be used, circulated, quoted or otherwise relied upon for any other purpose.  No opinion is expressed as to the contents of the Registration Statement, other than the opinions expressly set forth herein relating to the Common Shares partially comprising the Units and the Warrant Shares. This opinion is expressed as of the date hereof unless otherwise expressly stated, and we disclaim any undertaking to advise you of any subsequent changes in the facts stated or assumed herein or of any subsequent changes in applicable laws.

Yours truly,



Exhibit 5.2

 
 
November 16, 2021

Flora Growth Corp.
198 Davenport Road
Toronto, Ontario M4R 1J2
 
Re:        Flora Growth Corp.
Registration Statement on Form F-1


Ladies and Gentlemen:
 
Flora Growth Corp., an Ontario corporation (the “Company”), has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Registration Statement on Form F-1, as amended (File No. 333-[•]) (the “Registration Statement”), under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), covering up to 7,187,500 units of the Company (the “Units”) (including up to 937,500 Units subject to the Underwriters’ (as defined below) over-allotment option), with each separable Unit consisting of (i) one common share of the Company, no par value (“Common Shares,” and the Common Shares underlying the Units, the “Unit Common Shares”) and (ii) one-half of one warrant (“Unit Warrant”), each whole Unit Warrant entitling the holder to purchase one Common Share for an aggregate of up to 3,593,750 Unit Warrants (including up to 468,750 Unit Warrants included in the Units subject to the Underwriters’ over-allotment option), pursuant to the terms of an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) to be executed by the Company and A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, as representative of the underwriters named therein (the “Underwriters”).

We have acted as counsel to the Company in connection with the preparation and filing of the Registration Statement and this opinion is being furnished in accordance with the “Legal Matters” section of the Registration Statement, as it pertains to the portions of New York law set forth below and with the requirements of Item 601(b)(5) of Regulation S-K under the Act.
 
We have examined copies of such corporate records, agreements, documents and other instruments of the Company and other certificates and documents of officials of the Company, public officials, and others, as we have deemed appropriate for purposes of this letter. We have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the legal capacity of all natural persons, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, and the conformity to authentic original documents of all copies submitted to us as conformed, certified, or reproduced copies. We have also assumed that  upon sale and delivery of the Unit Common Shares and the Unit Warrants, the certificates representing such Unit Warrants will conform to the specimen thereof filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and will have been duly countersigned by the transfer agent and duly registered by the registrar or, if uncertificated, valid book-entry notations for the issuance of the Unit Common Shares and the Unit Warrants in uncertificated form will have been duly made in the register of the Company. In addition, in providing the opinions herein, we have relied, with respect to matters related to the Company’s existence, upon the certificates referenced above.


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Based upon the foregoing, and subject to the assumptions, exceptions, qualifications, and limitations stated herein, we are of the opinion that:


     1.   When the Unit Warrants have been duly authorized, executed, issued and delivered by the respective parties thereto and delivered to and paid for by the Underwriters pursuant to the terms of the Underwriting Agreement, the Unit Warrants will be valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms.

The opinions and other matters in this letter are qualified in their entirety and subject to the following:

A. We express no opinion as to the laws of any jurisdiction other than the laws of the State of New York.

B. The matters expressed in this letter are subject to and qualified and limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer and conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights and remedies generally; and (ii) general principles of equity, including without limitation, concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing and the possible unavailability of specific performance or injunctive relief (regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).

C. This opinion letter is limited to the matters expressly stated herein and no opinion is to be inferred or implied beyond the opinions expressly set forth herein. We undertake no, and hereby disclaim any, obligation to make any inquiry after the date hereof or to advise you of any changes in any matter set forth herein, whether based on a change in the law, a change in any fact relating to the Company or any other person or any other circumstance.
 
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the reference to us under the caption “Legal Matters” in the prospectus comprising a part of the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we are included within the category of persons whose consent is required by Section 7 of the Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
 
 
Very truly yours,
 
 
/s/ Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
 
 
 
GREENBERG TRAURIG, P.A.



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Exhibit 10.7
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made effective as of June 10, 2021 (the “Effective Date”). This Agreement shall supersede and replace all previous agreements between the parties, including the independent contractor agreement between the Company and Consultant dated April 25, 2021.

BETWEEN:

FLORA GROWTH CORP., a body corporate duly incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, with an address of Suite 900, 65 Queen St. W., Toronto, Ontario M5H2M5

(hereinafter called the “Company”)

                              OF THE FIRST PART
AND:

E&J CONSULTING LLC, a limited liability company existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, through the person of Lee Leiderman, an individual with an address of 909 Stonewood Glen Dr., Geneva, IL 60134.

(hereinafter called the “Consultant”)

         OF THE SECOND PART

FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION it is hereby agreed as follows:

1. The Consultant shall provide consulting services to the Company exclusively through the person of Lee Leiderman, in his capacity as chief financial officer of the Company. The Consultant shall serve the Company (and/or such subsidiary or subsidiaries of the company as the Company may from time to time require) in such consulting capacity or capacities as may from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) acting reasonably and shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as may from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board, as an independent contractor.

2. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date hereof and shall continue until terminated in accordance with the termination provisions herein (the “Term”).

3. The base fee payable to the Consultant for the services performed hereunder shall be US$250,000 per year, plus any applicable goods and services taxes, payable in equal monthly amounts in advance on the first business day of each calendar month during the Term. In addition, (i) the Consultant shall be entitled to a one-time signing bonus of US$25,000 payable by the Company promptly after the Effective Date (the “Signing Bonus”), and (ii) each calendar year during the Term, the Consultant will be eligible to receive a discretionary performance-based bonus (with a target bonus of 50% of the Consultant’s annual base fee). The Consultant’s payout for the first calendar year ending after the date hereof, if any, shall be prorated based on the date of this Agreement. The actual amount of the Consultant’s bonus will be determined by the Board and will take into consideration the Consultant’s performance as well as the Company’s overall financial performance. No part or pro rata payment will be provided for part years of service, except as specifically provided above. If, as at the payout date, (i) this Agreement has terminated, or (ii) the Consultant is under notice of termination, the Consultant will not be entitled to any bonus for the performance period or any period thereafter.
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4. Promptly after the Effective Date, the Consultant shall be granted 166,667 stock options to acquire 166,667 common shares in the capital of the Company (the “Options”). The Options will be issued in accordance with the Company’s stock option plan (the “Plan”) and the rules of the NASDAQ Capital Markets (“Nasdaq”), will have an exercise price per Option equal to the last closing price of the common shares on the Nasdaq before the date of the grant, will expire five years from the date that the Options are granted, and will vest one year following the date of the grant. The common shares issued pursuant to the exercise of Options will be subject to a four month hold period from the date of the grant of Options. The Consultant shall also be entitled to grants of Company stock options as the Board may from time to time determine, commensurate with the Consultant’s position, and in accordance with the Plan and all applicable stock exchange and regulatory approvals.

5. The Consultant shall be responsible for:


a.
the payment of income taxes and goods and services tax remittances as shall be required by any governmental entity with respect to fees paid by the Company to the Consultant;

b.
maintaining proper financial records of the Consultant, which records will detail, amongst other things, expenses incurred on behalf of the Company; and

c.
obtaining all necessary licenses and permits and for complying with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws, codes and regulations in connection with the provision of services hereunder and the Consultant shall, when requested, provide the Company with adequate evidence of compliance with this paragraph.

6. The terms “subsidiary” and “subsidiaries” as used herein mean any corporation or company of which more than 50% of the outstanding shares carrying voting rights at all times (provided that the ownership of such shares confers the right at all times to elect at least a majority of the board of directors of such corporation or company) are for the time being owned by or held for the Company and/or any other corporation or company in like relation to the Company and include any corporation or company in like relation to a subsidiary.

7. During the Term, the Consultant shall provide the consulting services to the Company, and the Consultant shall be available to provide such services to the Company in a timely manner subject to availability at the time of the request.

8. The Consultant shall be reimbursed for all traveling and other expenses actually and properly incurred in connection with the duties hereunder.  For all such expenses the Consultant shall furnish to the Company an itemized invoice, detailing the services performed and expenses incurred, including receipts for such expenses on a monthly basis, and the Company will reimburse the Consultant within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the Consultant’s invoice for all appropriate invoiced expenses.

9. The Consultant shall not, either during the continuance of this contract or at any time for a period two (2) years thereafter, disclose the private affairs of the Company and/or its subsidiary or subsidiaries, or any secrets of the Company and/or subsidiary or subsidiaries, to any person other than the Directors of the Company and/or its subsidiary or subsidiaries or for the Company’s purposes and shall not (either during the continuance of this Agreement or at any time thereafter) use, for the Consultant’s own purposes or for any purpose other than those of the Company, any information the Consultant may acquire in relation to the business and affairs of the Company and/or its subsidiary or subsidiaries.
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10. The Consultant shall well and faithfully serve the Company or any subsidiary as aforesaid during the continuance of this Agreement to the best of the Consultant’s ability in a competent and professional manner and use best efforts to promote the interests of the Company.

11. This Agreement may be terminated at any time for just cause without notice or payment in lieu of notice and without payment of any fees whatsoever either by way of anticipated earnings or damages of any kind by advising the Consultant in writing.  Just cause shall be defined to include, but is not limited to the following:


a.
Dishonesty or fraud;

b.
Theft;

c.
Breach of fiduciary duties;

d.
Being guilty of bribery or attempted bribery; or

e.
Gross mismanagement.
In the event this Agreement is terminated for just cause, then at the request of the Board, the Consultant shall forthwith resign any position or office that the Consultant then holds with the Company or any subsidiary of the Company.

12. The Company may terminate this Agreement without cause by making a lump sum payment to the Consultant that is equivalent to 12-months of base fees payable to the Consultant within thirty (30) days of the termination date. The Consultant shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement without cause by delivering notice in writing to the Company no later than 30 days prior to the date of termination. In the event that the Consultant terminates this Agreement within one year of the Effective Date, the Consultant shall refund the Signing Bonus in full to the Company within thirty (30) days of the termination date.

13. The services to be performed by the Consultant pursuant hereto are personal in character, and neither this Agreement nor any rights or benefits arising thereunder are assignable by the Consultant without the previous written consent of the Company.

14. The Consultant expressly agrees and represents that the services to be performed by the Consultant pursuant hereto are not in contravention of any non-compete or non-solicitation obligations by which the Consultant is bound.

15. The Company shall indemnify and hold the Consultant harmless to the fullest extent allowed by the law from and against all claims, actions, losses, expenses, costs or damages of every nature and kind whatsoever the Consultant may suffer by reason of the fact that the Consultant is or was a consultant, officer, employee or agent of the Company or any subsidiary of the Company, or by reason of any act done or not done by the Consultant in any such capacity or capacities, provided that the Consultant acted in good faith, in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the Company and its subsidiaries.

16. It is expressly agreed, represented and understood that the parties hereto have entered into an arms-length independent contract for the rendering of consulting services and that the Consultant is not the employee, agent or servant or the Company.  Further, this Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute or create any partnership, joint venture, master-servant, employer-employee, principal-agent or any other relationship apart from an independent contractor and contractee relationship.  Payments made to the Consultant hereunder shall be made without deduction at source by the Company for the purpose of withholding income tax, unemployment insurance payments or Canada Pension Plan contributions or the like.
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17. Any notice in writing or permitted to be given to the Consultant hereunder shall be sufficiently given if delivered to the Consultant personally or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Consultant at the last residential address known to the Secretary of the Company.  Any such notice mailed as aforesaid shall be deemed to have been received by the Consultant on the first business day following the date of mailing.  Any notice in writing required or permitted to be given to the Company hereunder shall be given by registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Company at the address shown on page 1 hereof.  Any such notice mailed as aforesaid shall be deemed to have been received by the Company on the first business day following the date of the mailing.  Any such address for the giving of notices hereunder may be changed by notice in writing given hereunder.

18. The provisions of this Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of each of the Company and the Consultant.  For this purpose, the terms “successors” and “assigns” shall include any person, firm or corporation or other entity which at any time, whether by merger, purchase or otherwise, shall acquire all or substantially all of the assets or business of the Company or Consultant, as applicable.

19. The division of this Agreement into paragraphs is for the convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.  The terms “this Agreement”, “hereof”, “hereunder” and similar expressions refer to this Agreement and not to any particular paragraph or other portion hereof and include any agreement or instrument supplemental or ancillary hereto. Unless something in the subject matter or context is inconsistent therewith, references herein to paragraphs are to paragraphs of this Agreement.

20. Every provision of this Agreement is intended to be severable.  If any term or provision hereof is determined to be illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement.

21. This Agreement is being delivered and is intended to be performed in the Province of Ontario and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and the rights of both parties shall be governed by, the laws of such Province and the laws of Canada applicable therein (without regard to conflict of law principles).  For the purpose of all legal proceedings this Agreement shall be deemed to have been performed in the Province of Ontario and the courts of the Province of Ontario shall have jurisdiction to entertain any action arising under this Agreement. The Company and the Consultant each hereby attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario provided that nothing herein contained shall prevent the Company from proceeding at its election against the Consultant in the courts of any other province or country.

22. No amendment to this Agreement shall be valid or binding unless set forth in writing and duly executed by both of the parties hereto. No waiver of any breach of any term or provision of this Agreement shall be effective or binding unless made in writing and signed by the party purporting to give the same and, unless otherwise provided in the written waiver, shall be limited to the specific breach waived.

[signature page follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Agreement has been executed as of the day, month and year first above written.


FLORA GROWTH CORP.


Per: /s/Luis Merchan
 Luis Merchan
Chief Executive Officer


E&J CONSULTING LLC


Per: /s/Lee Leiderman
 Lee Leiderman
Manager

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Exhibit 10.8
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made as of the 8th day of June, 2021

BETWEEN:

FLORA GROWTH CORP., a body corporate duly incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, with an address of Suite 900, 65 Queen St. W., Toronto, Ontario M5H2M5

(hereinafter called the “Company”)

                              OF THE FIRST PART
AND: 

THINKMODE CONSULTING GROUP INC., a corporation duly incorporated under the laws of the Province of Alberta, through the person of JASON WARNOCK, an individual with an address of 3 Covepark Terrace NE, Calgary, AB T3K5X6

(hereinafter called the “Consultant”)

         OF THE SECOND PART

FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION it is hereby agreed as follows:

1. The Consultant shall provide consulting services to the Company exclusively through the person of Jason Warnock in his capacity as chief revenue officer of the Company. The Consultant shall serve the Company (and/or such subsidiary or subsidiaries of the company as the Company may from time to time require) in such consulting capacity or capacities as may from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company acting reasonably and shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as may from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors, as an independent contractor.

2. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date hereof and shall continue until terminated in accordance with the termination provisions herein (the “Term”).

3. The consideration payable to the Consultant for the services provided hereunder shall be US$180,000 per year, payable in equal monthly amounts in advance on the first business day of each calendar month during the Term. In addition, the Consultant will be eligible to receive discretionary performance-based bonuses (with a target bonus of US$70,000). The actual amount of the Consultant’s bonus will be determined by the Board of Directors of the Company and will take into consideration the Consultant’s performance as well as the Company’s overall financial performance.

4. The Consultant shall be responsible for:

a.
the payment of income taxes and sales tax remittances as shall be required by any governmental entity with respect to fees paid by the Company to the Consultant;
b.
maintaining proper financial records of the Consultant, which records will detail, amongst other things, expenses incurred on behalf of the Company; and
c.
obtaining all necessary licenses and permits and for complying with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws, codes and regulations in connection with the provision of services hereunder, including (but not limited to), the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (Canada), the United States Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, the UK Bribery ACT 2010, and other similar anti-corruption legislation in other jurisdictions to the extent applicable to, and binding on, the services provided by the Consultant, and the Consultant shall, when requested, provide the Company with adequate evidence of compliance with this paragraph.

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5. The terms “subsidiary” and “subsidiaries” as used herein mean any corporation or company of which more than 50% of the outstanding shares carrying voting rights at all times (provided that the ownership of such shares confers the right at all times to elect at least a majority of the Board of Directors of such corporation or company) are for the time being owned by or held for the Company and/or any other corporation or company in like relation to the Company and include any corporation or company in like relation to a subsidiary.

6. During the Term, the Consultant shall provide the consulting services to the Company, and the Consultant shall be available to provide such services to the Company in a timely manner subject to availability at the time of the request.

7. The Consultant shall be reimbursed for all traveling and other expenses actually and properly incurred in connection with the duties hereunder.  For all such expenses the Consultant shall furnish to the Company an itemized invoice, detailing the services performed and expenses incurred, including receipts for such expenses on a monthly basis, and the Company will reimburse the Consultant within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the Consultant’s invoice for all appropriate invoiced expenses.

8. The Consultant shall not, either during the continuance of this Agreement or at any time thereafter, disclose the private affairs of the Company and/or its subsidiary or subsidiaries, or any secrets of the Company and/or subsidiary or subsidiaries, to any person other than the directors, officers and employees of the Company and/or its subsidiary or subsidiaries or for the Company’s purposes and shall not (either during the continuance of this Agreement or at any time thereafter) use, for the Consultant’s own purposes or for any purpose other than those of the Company, any information the Consultant may acquire in relation to the business and affairs of the Company and/or its subsidiary or subsidiaries.

9. The Company shall own and have the right and license to use, copy, modify and prepare derivative works of any of the Consultant’s Work Product (defined herein) generated by the services to be performed by the Consultant pursuant hereto as well as all pre-existing work product provided to the Company during the course of the engagement.

Work Product” shall mean all intellectual property including trade secrets, copyrights, patentable inventions or any other rights in any programming, documentation, technology or other work product created in connection with the services to be performed by the Consultant pursuant hereto.

10. The Consultant shall well and faithfully serve the Company or any subsidiary as aforesaid during the continuance of this Agreement to the best of the Consultant’s ability in a competent and professional manner and use best efforts to promote the interests of the Company.

11. The Consultant agrees with the Company that during the term of this Agreement, so long as the Board may so desire, to serve the Company as an officer without additional fees other than as provided in paragraph 3.

12. This Agreement may be terminated at any time for just cause without notice or payment in lieu of notice and without payment of any fees whatsoever either by way of anticipated earnings or damages of any kind by advising the Consultant in writing.  Just cause shall be defined to include, but is not limited to the following:
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a.
Dishonesty or fraud;
b.
Theft;
c.
Negligence;
d.
Material breach of any term of this Agreement;
e.
Breach of fiduciary duties;
f.
Being guilty of bribery or attempted bribery; or
g.
Gross mismanagement.

13. Either the Company or the Consultant shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement without cause by delivering notice in writing to the other party (or payment in lieu of such notice in the case of the Company) no later than 30 days prior to the date of termination.

14. The services to be performed by the Consultant pursuant hereto are personal in character, and neither this Agreement nor any rights or benefits arising thereunder are assignable by the Consultant without the previous written consent of the Company.

15. The Consultant expressly agrees and represents that the services to be performed by the Consultant pursuant hereto are not in contravention of any non-compete or non-solicitation obligations by which the Consultant is bound.

16. The Company shall indemnify and hold the Consultant harmless to the fullest extent allowed by the law from and against all claims, actions, losses, expenses, costs or damages of every nature and kind whatsoever the Consultant may suffer by reason of the fact that the Consultant is or was a consultant, officer, employee or agent of the Company or any subsidiary of the Company, or by reason of any act done or not done by the Consultant in any such capacity or capacities, provided that the Consultant acted in good faith, in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the Company and its subsidiaries.

17. It is expressly agreed, represented and understood that the parties hereto have entered into an arms-length independent contract for the rendering of consulting services and that the Consultant is not the employee, agent or servant or the Company.  Further, this Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute or create any partnership, joint venture, master-servant, employer-employee, principal-agent or any other relationship apart from an independent contractor and contractee relationship.  Payments made to the Consultant hereunder shall be made without deduction at source by the Company for the purpose of withholding income tax, unemployment insurance payments or Canada Pension Plan contributions or the like.

18. Any notice in writing or permitted to be given to the Consultant hereunder shall be sufficiently given if delivered to the Consultant personally or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Consultant at the last residential address known to the Secretary of the Company.  Any such notice mailed as aforesaid shall be deemed to have been received by the Consultant on the first business day following the date of mailing.  Any notice in writing required or permitted to be given to the Company hereunder shall be given by registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Company at the address shown on page 1 hereof.  Any such notice mailed as aforesaid shall be deemed to have been received by the Company on the first business day following the date of the mailing.  Any such address for the giving of notices hereunder may be changed by notice in writing given hereunder.

19. The provisions of this Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of each of the Company and the Consultant.  For this purpose, the terms “successors” and “assigns” shall include any person, firm or corporation or other entity which at any time, whether by merger, purchase or otherwise, shall acquire all or substantially all of the assets or business of the Company or Consultant, as applicable.
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20. The division of this Agreement into paragraphs is for the convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.  The terms “this Agreement”, “hereof”, “hereunder” and similar expressions refer to this Agreement and not to any particular paragraph or other portion hereof and include any agreement or instrument supplemental or ancillary hereto. Unless something in the subject matter or context is inconsistent therewith, references herein to paragraphs are to paragraphs of this Agreement.

21. This Agreement embodies the entire understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereunder and supersedes any prior understandings, negotiations, representations and agreements relating thereto.  No other contract, agreement, representation or warranty between the parties hereto relating to the engagement exists.

22. Every provision of this Agreement is intended to be severable.  If any term or provision hereof is determined to be illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement.

23. This Agreement is being delivered and is intended to be performed in the Province of Ontario and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and the rights of both parties shall be governed by, the laws of such Province and the laws of Canada applicable therein (without regard to conflict of law principles).  For the purpose of all legal proceedings this Agreement shall be deemed to have been performed in the Province of Ontario and the courts of the Province of Ontario shall have jurisdiction to entertain any action arising under this Agreement. The Company and the Consultant each hereby attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario provided that nothing herein contained shall prevent the Company from proceeding at its election against the Consultant in the courts of any other province or country.

24. No amendment to this Agreement shall be valid or binding unless set forth in writing and duly executed by both of the parties hereto. No waiver of any breach of any term or provision of this Agreement shall be effective or binding unless made in writing and signed by the party purporting to give the same and, unless otherwise provided in the written waiver, shall be limited to the specific breach waived.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Agreement has been executed as of the day, month and year first above written.


FLORA GROWTH CORP.


Per: /s/ Luis Merchan
 Luis Merchan
Chief Executive Officer


THINKMODE CONSULTING GROUP INC.


Per: /s/Jason Warnock
 Jason Warnock
Sole Director



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Exhibit 10.9
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made as of the 16th day of August, 2021

BETWEEN:

FLORA GROWTH CORP., a body corporate duly incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, with an address of Suite 900, 65 Queen St. W., Toronto, Ontario M5H2M5

(hereinafter called the “Company”)

                              OF THE FIRST PART
AND:

DYNAMIC CONSULTING OF FLORIDA LLC, a Florida limited liability company with an address of [REDACTED].

(hereinafter called the “Consultant”)

        OF THE SECOND PART

FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION it is hereby agreed as follows:

1. The Consultant shall provide consulting services to the Company in his capacity as VP US Legal and Business Affairs of the Company. The Consultant shall serve the Company (and/or such subsidiary or subsidiaries of the company as the Company may from time to time require) in such consulting capacity or capacities as may from time to time be determined by management of the Company, acting reasonably, and shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as may from time to time be determined by management of the Company, as an independent contractor.

2. The term of this Agreement shall commence on August 30, 2021 (the “Effective Date”) and shall continue until terminated in accordance with the termination provisions herein (the “Term”).

3. The base fee payable to the Consultant for the services performed hereunder shall be US$225,000 per year, plus any applicable goods and services taxes, payable in equal monthly amounts in advance on the first business day of each calendar month during the Term. On the Effective Date, the Company shall pay the Consultant a one-time signing bonus in the amount of US$20,000.  In addition, each calendar year during the Term, the Consultant will be eligible to receive a discretionary performance-based bonus (with a target bonus of 30% of the Consultant’s annual base fees). The Consultant’s payout for the first calendar year ending after the date hereof, if any, shall be prorated based on the date of this Agreement. The actual amount of the Consultant’s bonus will be determined by the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company and will take into consideration the Consultant’s performance as well as the Company’s overall financial performance. If, as at the payout date, (i) this Agreement has terminated, or (ii) the Consultant is under notice of termination, the Consultant will not be entitled to any bonus for the performance period or any period thereafter.

4. The Consultant shall be granted stock options of the Company to acquire common shares in the capital of the Company (the “Options”) as follows:

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(a)
On the earlier of (i) the date on which the Company either (x) amends the Company’s 2019 stock option plan (the “Plan”) to increase the number of shares available for the issuance of options thereunder or (y) implements a new equity plan permitting for the issuance of the Options granted hereunder and (ii) February 26, 2022 (the earlier of such date being referred to as the “First Tranche Grant Date”); 50,000 Options to acquire 50,000 common shares in the capital of the Company which shall vest in two equal installments of 25,000 shares on each of the First Tranche Grant Date and on the three month anniversary thereof;

(b)
on the twelve-month anniversary of the Effective Date; 30,000 Options to acquire 30,000 common shares in the capital of the Company which shall vest in two equal installments of 15,000 shares on each of the date of the grant and on the three-month anniversary thereof;

(c)
if at any time after the First Tranche Grant Date, the closing share price of the Company’s common shares on the NASDAQ Market shall, for a period of three (3) consecutive trading days, be lower than the closing share price on the Effective Date by an amount equal to or greater than twenty percent (20%), then on the third such day, the Company shall grant to the Consultant, 25,000 Options to acquire 25,000 common shares in the capital of the Company which shall be fully vested on the date of the grant; and

(d)
if at any time after the First Tranche Grant Date, the closing share price of the Company’s common shares on the NASDAQ Market shall, for a period of three (3) consecutive trading days, be lower than the closing share price on the Effective Date by an amount equal to or greater than forty percent (40%), then on the third such day, the Company shall grant to the Consultant, 25,000 Options to acquire 25,000 common shares in the capital of the Company which shall be fully vested on the date of the grant.

The Options will be issued in accordance with the Company’s Plan (as may be amended) or any new equity plan and the rules of the NASDAQ Capital Markets, will have an exercise price per Option equal to the closing price of the common shares on the grant date and will expire five years from the date that the Options are granted. The common shares issued pursuant to the exercise of Options will be subject to a one month hold period from the date of the grant of Options. The Consultant shall also be entitled to grants of stock options as the Board may from time to time determine, commensurate with the Consultant’s position, and in accordance with the Plan (as may be amended) or any new equity plan and all applicable stock exchange and regulatory approvals.

5. The Consultant shall be responsible for:

a.
the payment of income taxes and goods and services tax remittances as shall be required by any governmental entity with respect to fees paid by the Company to the Consultant;

b.
maintaining proper financial records of the Consultant, which records will detail, amongst other things, expenses incurred on behalf of the Company; and

c.
obtaining all necessary licenses and permits and for complying with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws, codes and regulations in connection with the provision of services hereunder, including (but not limited to), the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (Canada), the United States Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, the UK Bribery ACT 2010, and other similar anti-corruption legislation in other jurisdictions to the extent applicable to, and binding on, the services provided by the Consultant, and the Consultant shall, when requested, provide the Company with adequate evidence of compliance with this paragraph.

6. The terms “subsidiary” and “subsidiaries” as used herein mean any corporation or company of which more than 50% of the outstanding shares carrying voting rights at all times (provided that the ownership of such shares confers the right at all times to elect at least a majority of the board of directors of such corporation or company) are for the time being owned by or held for the Company and/or any other corporation or company in like relation to the Company and include any corporation or company in like relation to a subsidiary.
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7. During the Term, the Consultant shall provide the consulting services to the Company, and the Consultant shall be available to provide such services to the Company in a timely manner subject to availability at the time of the request.

8. The Consultant shall be reimbursed for all traveling and other expenses actually and properly incurred in connection with the duties hereunder.  For all such expenses the Consultant shall furnish to the Company an itemized invoice, detailing the services performed and expenses incurred, including receipts for such expenses on a monthly basis, and the Company will reimburse the Consultant within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the Consultant’s invoice for all appropriate invoiced expenses.

9. The Consultant shall not, either during the continuance of this Agreement or at any time thereafter, disclose the private affairs of the Company, and/or any subsidiary or subsidiaries, or any secrets of the Company and/or any subsidiary or subsidiaries, to any person other than the directors, officers and employees of the Company or for the Company’s purposes and shall not (either during the continuance of this Agreement or at any time thereafter) use, for the Consultant’s own purposes or for any purpose other than those of the Company, any information the Consultant may acquire in relation to the business and affairs of the Company and/or its subsidiary or subsidiaries.

10. The Company shall own and have the right and license to use, copy, modify and prepare derivative works of any of the Consultant’s Work Product (defined herein) generated by the services to be performed by the Consultant pursuant hereto as well as all pre-existing work product provided to the Company during the course of the engagement.

Work Product” shall mean all intellectual property including trade secrets, copyrights, patentable inventions or any other rights in any programming, documentation, technology or other work product created in connection with the services to be performed by the Consultant pursuant hereto.

11. The Consultant shall well and faithfully serve the Company or any subsidiary as aforesaid during the continuance of this Agreement to the best of the Consultant’s ability in a competent and professional manner and use best efforts to promote the interests of the Company.

12. This Agreement may be terminated at any time for just cause without notice or payment in lieu of notice and without payment of any fees whatsoever either by way of anticipated earnings or damages of any kind by advising the Consultant in writing.  Just cause shall be defined to include, but is not limited to the following:

a.
Dishonesty or fraud;
b.
Theft;
c.
Negligence;
d.
Material breach of any term of this Agreement;
e.
Breach of fiduciary duties;
f.
Being guilty of bribery or attempted bribery; or
g.
Gross mismanagement.

In the event this Agreement is terminated for just cause, then at the request of the Board, the Consultant shall forthwith resign any position or office that the Consultant then holds with the Company or any subsidiary of the Company.
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13. The Company may terminate this Agreement without just cause by making a lump sum payment to the Consultant that is equivalent to 6-months of base fees payable to the Consultant within thirty (30) days of the termination date. Upon any such termination without just cause, all Options previously granted to the Consultant but not yet vested shall immediately vest and become exercisable.  The Consultant shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement without cause by delivering notice in writing to the Company no later than 30 days prior to the date of termination.

14. The services to be performed by the Consultant pursuant hereto are personal in character, and neither this Agreement nor any rights or benefits arising thereunder are assignable by the Consultant without the previous written consent of the Company.

15. The Consultant expressly agrees and represents that the services to be performed by the Consultant pursuant hereto are not in contravention of any non-compete or non-solicitation obligations by which the Consultant is bound.

16. The Company shall indemnify and hold the Consultant harmless to the fullest extent allowed by the law from and against all claims, actions, losses, expenses, costs or damages of every nature and kind whatsoever the Consultant may suffer by reason of the fact that the Consultant is or was a consultant, officer, employee or agent of the Company or any subsidiary of the Company, or by reason of any act done or not done by the Consultant in any such capacity or capacities, provided that the Consultant acted in good faith, in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the Company and its subsidiaries. All reasonable expenses and costs incurred by the Consultant (including his reasonable attorneys’ fees, retainers and advances of disbursements) shall be paid by the Company in advance of the final disposition of the relevant action, suit or proceeding at the Consultant’s request within 20 days after the receipt by the Company of a statement or statements from the Consultant requesting such advance or advances from time to time.

17. It is expressly agreed, represented and understood that the parties hereto have entered into an arms-length independent contract for the rendering of consulting services and that the Consultant is not the employee, agent or servant of the Company.  Further, this Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute or create any partnership, joint venture, master-servant, employer-employee, principal-agent or any other relationship apart from an independent contractor and contractee relationship.  Payments made to the Consultant hereunder shall be made without deduction at source by the Company for the purpose of withholding income tax, unemployment insurance payments or Canada Pension Plan contributions or the like.

18. Any notice in writing or permitted to be given to the Consultant hereunder shall be sufficiently given if delivered to the Consultant personally or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Consultant at the last residential address known to the Secretary of the Company.  Any such notice mailed as aforesaid shall be deemed to have been received by the Consultant on the first business day following the date of mailing.  Any notice in writing required or permitted to be given to the Company hereunder shall be given by registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Company at the address shown on page 1 hereof.  Any such notice mailed as aforesaid shall be deemed to have been received by the Company on the first business day following the date of the mailing.  Any such address for the giving of notices hereunder may be changed by notice in writing given hereunder.

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19. he provisions of this Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators and legal personal representatives of the Consultant and the successors and assigns of the Company.  For this purpose, the terms “successors” and “assigns” shall include any person, firm or corporation or other entity which at any time, whether by merger, purchase or otherwise, shall acquire all or substantially all of the assets or business of the Company.

20. The division of this Agreement into paragraphs is for the convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.  The terms “this Agreement”, “hereof”, “hereunder” and similar expressions refer to this Agreement and not to any particular paragraph or other portion hereof and include any agreement or instrument supplemental or ancillary hereto. Unless something in the subject matter or context is inconsistent therewith, references herein to paragraphs are to paragraphs of this Agreement.

21. This Agreement embodies the entire understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereunder and supersedes any prior understandings, negotiations, representations and agreements relating thereto.  No other contract, agreement, representation or warranty between the parties hereto relating to the engagement exists.

22. Every provision of this Agreement is intended to be severable.  If any term or provision hereof is determined to be illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement.

23. This Agreement is being delivered and is intended to be performed in the Province of Ontario and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and the rights of both parties shall be governed by, the laws of such Province and the laws of Canada applicable therein (without regard to conflict of law principles).  For the purpose of all legal proceedings this Agreement shall be deemed to have been performed in the Province of Ontario and the courts of the Province of Ontario shall have jurisdiction to entertain any action arising under this Agreement. The Company and the Consultant each hereby attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario provided that nothing herein contained shall prevent the Company from proceeding at its election against the Consultant in the courts of any other province or country.

24. No amendment to this Agreement shall be valid or binding unless set forth in writing and duly executed by both of the parties hereto. No waiver of any breach of any term or provision of this Agreement shall be effective or binding unless made in writing and signed by the party purporting to give the same and, unless otherwise provided in the written waiver, shall be limited to the specific breach waived.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Agreement has been executed as of the day, month and year first above written.



    FLORA GROWTH CORP.  
       
    Per: /s/Luis Merchan
 
    Luis Merchan
 
    Authorized Signatory
 
       
       
WITNESS
 
DYNAMIC CONSULTING OF FLORIDA LLC
 
       
       
/S/ David Mitton
 
/s/ Matthew Cohen
 
Name: David Mitton
 
Matthew Cohen
Authorized Person
 


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Exhibit 10.47

THESE WARRANTS AND ANY SHARES ACQUIRED UPON THE EXERCISE HEREOF HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR UNDER ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.  THESE WARRANTS AND SUCH SHARES AND ANY INTEREST OR PARTICIPATION HEREIN OR THEREIN MAY NOT BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR AN EXEMPTION THEREFROM UNDER SUCH ACT AND UNDER ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.  THESE WARRANTS AND SUCH SHARES MAY NOT BE EXERCISED OR TRANSFERRED EXCEPT UPON THE CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN THIS WARRANT CERTIFICATE, AND NO EXERCISE OR TRANSFER OF THESE WARRANTS OR TRANSFER OF SUCH SHARES SHALL BE VALID OR EFFECTIVE UNLESS AND UNTIL SUCH CONDITIONS SHALL HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH.


FLORA GROWTH CORP.

Warrant To Purchase Common Stock

Warrant No.: PA-1
Date of Issuance: May 15, 2021 (“Issuance Date”)

Flora Growth Corp., a corporation incorporated in the Province of Ontario (the “Company”), hereby certifies that, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Boustead Securities, LLC, the registered holder hereof or its permitted assigns (the “Holder”), is entitled, subject to the terms set forth below, to purchase from the Company, at the Exercise Price (as defined below) then in effect, Company common stock, no par value (“Common Stock”) (including any Warrants to purchase shares issued in exchange, transfer or replacement hereof, the “Warrant”), at any time or times on or after the date hereof but not after 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on the Expiration Date (as defined below), 398,720 (subject to adjustment as provided herein) fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock (the “Warrant Shares”).


1.
EXERCISE OF WARRANT.

(a) Mechanics of Exercise. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, this Warrant may be exercised by the Holder on any day on or after the date hereof, in whole or in part, by delivery of a written notice by electronic mail in the method set forth in Section 7 Notices below in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Exercise Notice”), of the Holder’s election to exercise this Warrant, by submitting information including the then-applicable Exercise Price, number of Warrant Shares purchased equal to or lower than the then-applicable number of Warrant Shares and the FMV (collectively, the “Exercise Information”).  Within one (1) Trading Day following an exercise of this Warrant as aforesaid, the Holder shall deliver payment to the Company of an amount equal to the Exercise Price in effect on the date of such exercise multiplied by the number of Warrant Shares as to which this Warrant was so exercised (the “Aggregate Exercise Price”) in cash or via wire transfer of immediately available funds if, subject to the provisions of Section 1(c), the Holder has not notified the Company in such Exercise Notice that such exercise is made pursuant to a Cashless Exercise (as defined in Section 1(c)) at a time and under circumstances which permit a Cashless Exercise. The Holder shall not be required to deliver the original of this Warrant in order to effect an exercise hereunder. Execution and delivery of an Exercise Notice with respect to less than all of the Warrant Shares shall have the same effect as cancellation of the original of this Warrant and issuance of a new Warrant evidencing the right to purchase the remaining number of Warrant Shares. Execution and delivery of an Exercise Notice for all of the then-remaining Warrant Shares shall have the same effect as cancellation of the original of this Warrant after delivery of the Warrant Shares in accordance with the terms hereof. On or before the first (1st) Trading Day following the date on which the Company has received an Exercise Notice, upon checking that the Exercise Information supplied by the Holder is accurate, the Company shall transmit by email an acknowledgment of confirmation of receipt of such Exercise Notice, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, to the Holder and the Company’s transfer agent (the “Transfer Agent”). On or before the third (3rd) Trading Day following the date on which the Company has received such Exercise Notice and, in the event that the Holder has chosen to exercise in cash,  the receipt of the payment of the Aggregate Exercise Price, the Company shall instruct the Transfer Agent to  issue to the Holder the number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise and to, at the sole direction of the Holder pursuant to the Exercise Notice, hold such Warrant Shares in electronic form at the Transfer Agent registered in the Company’s share register in the name of the Holder or its designee (as indicated in the applicable Exercise Notice), or mail to the Holder or, at the Holder’s instruction pursuant to the Exercise Notice, the Holder’s agent or designee, in each case, sent by reputable overnight courier to the address as specified in the applicable Exercise Notice, a certificate, registered in the Company’s share register in the name of the Holder or its designee (as indicated in the applicable Exercise Notice). Upon delivery of an Exercise Notice  and in the event that the Holder has chosen to exercise in cash, the Company’s receipt of the payment of the Aggregate Exercise Price, the Holder shall be deemed for all corporate purposes to have become the holder of record of the Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant has been exercised, irrespective of the date of delivery of the certificates evidencing such Warrant Shares (as the case may be). If this Warrant is submitted in connection with any exercise pursuant to this Section 1(a) and the total number of Warrant Shares represented by this Warrant is greater than the number of Warrant Shares being acquired by the Holder upon an exercise, then, at the request of the Holder, the Company shall as soon as practicable and in no event later than three (3) Business Days after any exercise and at its own expense, issue and deliver to the Holder (or its designee) a new Warrant (in accordance with Section 6(d)) representing the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares purchasable immediately prior to such exercise under this Warrant, less the number of Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant is exercised. No fractional Warrant Shares are to be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant, but rather the number of Warrant Shares to be issued shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number. The Company will from time to time promptly pay all taxes and charges that may be imposed upon the Company in respect of the issuance or delivery of Warrant Shares upon the exercise of this Warrant, but the Company shall not be obligated to pay any transfer taxes in respect of this Warrant or such shares.

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(b) Exercise Price. For purposes of this Warrant, “Exercise Price” means $3.00 per share, subject to adjustment as provided herein.

(c) Cashless Exercise. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Holder may, in its sole discretion, exercise this Warrant in whole or in part and, in lieu of making the cash payment otherwise contemplated to be made to the Company upon such exercise in payment of the Aggregate Exercise Price, elect instead to receive upon such exercise the “Net Number” of Warrant Shares determined according to the following formula (a “Cashless Exercise”), provided that the Holder may elect to cashless exercise pursuant to this Section  1(c) only if B as set forth in the following formula is higher than C as set forth in the following formula:

Net Number = (A x B) - (A x C)
B

For purposes of the foregoing formula:

A= the total number of shares with respect to which this Warrant is then being exercised.

B= the FMV

C= the Exercise Price then in effect for the applicable Warrant Shares at the time of such exercise.

(d) Disputes.  In the case of a dispute as to the determination of the Exercise Price or the arithmetic calculation of the number of Warrant Shares to be issued pursuant to the terms hereof, the Company shall promptly issue to the Holder the number of Warrant Shares that are not disputed and resolve such dispute in accordance with Section 13.

(e) Intentionally Left Blank.

(f) Insufficient Authorized Shares. The Company shall at all times keep reserved for issuance under this Warrant a number of shares of Common Stock as shall be necessary to satisfy the Company’s obligation to issue Warrant Shares hereunder (without regard to any limitation otherwise contained herein with respect to the number of Warrant Shares that may be acquirable upon exercise of this Warrant). If, notwithstanding the foregoing, and not in limitation thereof, at any time while the Warrant remains outstanding the Company does not have a sufficient number of authorized and unreserved shares of Common Stock to satisfy its obligation to reserve for issuance upon exercise of the Warrant at least a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the number of shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be necessary to effect the exercise of the Warrant then outstanding (the “Required Reserve Amount”) (an “Authorized Share Failure”), then the Company shall immediately take all action necessary to increase the Company’s authorized shares of Common Stock to an amount sufficient to allow the Company to reserve the Required Reserve Amount for the Warrant then outstanding. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, as soon as practicable after the date of the occurrence of an Authorized Share Failure, but in no event later than sixty (60) days after the occurrence of such Authorized Share Failure, the Company shall hold a meeting of its stockholders for the approval of an increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock. In connection with such meeting, the Company shall provide each stockholder with a proxy statement and shall use its best efforts to solicit its stockholders’ approval of such increase in authorized shares of Common Stock and to cause its board of directors to recommend to the stockholders that they approve such proposal.

(g) Lockup. The Holder of this Warrant represents that it (or permitted assignees under FINRA Rule 5110(e)(1)) will not sell, transfer, assign, pledge, or hypothecate this Warrant or the securities underlying the Warrant, nor will it engage in any hedging, short sale, derivative, put, or call transaction that would result in the effective economic disposition of the Warrants or the underlying securities for a period of 180 days from the Issuance Date except as provided for in FINRA Rule 5110(e)(2).

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2. DJUSTMENT OF EXERCISE PRICE AND NUMBER OF WARRANT SHARES. The Exercise Price and number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant are subject to adjustment from time to time as set forth in this Section 2.

(a) Stock Dividends and Splits.  If the Company, at any time on or after the date hereof, (i) pays a stock dividend on one or more classes of its then outstanding shares of Common Stock or otherwise makes a distribution on any class of capital stock that is payable in shares of Common Stock, (ii) subdivides (by any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or otherwise) one or more classes of its then outstanding shares of Common Stock into a larger number of shares or (iii) combines (by combination, reverse stock split or otherwise) one or more classes of its then outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares, then in each such case the Exercise Price shall be multiplied by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately before such event and of which the denominator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event.  Any adjustment made pursuant to clause (i) of this paragraph shall become effective immediately after the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive such dividend or distribution, and any adjustment pursuant to clause (ii) or (iii) of this paragraph shall become effective immediately after the effective date of such subdivision or combination. If any event requiring an adjustment under this paragraph occurs during the period that an Exercise Price is calculated hereunder, then the calculation of such Exercise Price shall be adjusted appropriately to reflect such event.

(b)      Intentionally Left Blank.
 

(c) Number of Warrant Shares. Simultaneously with any adjustment to the Exercise Price pursuant to only paragraph (a) of this Section 2, the number of Warrant Shares that may be purchased upon exercise of this Warrant shall be increased or decreased proportionately, so that after such adjustment the aggregate Exercise Price payable hereunder for the adjusted number of Warrant Shares shall be the same as the aggregate Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such adjustment (without regard to any limitations on exercise contained herein).

(d) Other Events. In the event that the Company (or any subsidiary) shall take any action to which the provisions hereof are not strictly applicable, or, if applicable, would not operate to protect the Holder from dilution or if any event occurs of the type contemplated by the provisions of this Section 2 but not expressly provided for by such provisions (including, without limitation, the granting of stock appreciation rights, phantom stock rights or other rights with equity features), then the Company’s board of directors shall in good faith determine and implement an appropriate adjustment in the Exercise Price and the number of Warrant Shares (if applicable) so as to protect the rights of the Holder, provided that no such adjustment pursuant to this Section 2(d) will increase the Exercise Price or decrease the number of Warrant Shares as otherwise determined pursuant to this Section 2, provided further that if the Holder does not accept such adjustments as appropriately protecting its interests hereunder against such dilution, then the Company’s board of directors and the Holder shall agree, in good faith, upon an independent investment bank of nationally recognized standing to make such appropriate adjustments, whose determination shall be final and binding and whose fees and expenses shall be borne by the Company.

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(e) Calculations. All calculations under this Section 2 shall be made by rounding to the nearest cent or the nearest 1/100th of a share, as applicable. The number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at any given time shall not include shares owned or held by or for the account of the Company, and the disposition of any such shares shall be considered an issue or sale of Common Stock.

3. RIGHTS UPON DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS. In addition to any adjustments pursuant to Section 2 above, if the Company shall declare or make any dividend or other distribution of its assets (or rights to acquire its assets) to holders of shares of Common Stock, by way of return of capital or otherwise (including, without limitation, any distribution of cash, stock or other securities, property or options by way of a dividend, spin off, reclassification, corporate rearrangement, scheme of arrangement or other similar transaction) (a “Distribution”), at any time after the issuance of this Warrant, then, in each such case, the Holder shall be entitled to participate in such Distribution to the same extent that the Holder would have participated therein if the Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon a complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on exercise hereof) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for such Distribution, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of shares of Common Stock are to be determined for the participation in such Distribution.

4. NONCIRCUMVENTION. The Company hereby covenants and agrees that the Company will not, by amendment of its certificate of incorporation, bylaws or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, scheme of arrangement, dissolution, issue or sale of securities, or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Warrant, and will at all times in good faith carry out all the provisions of this Warrant and take all action as may be required to protect the rights of the Holder. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company (a) shall not increase the par value of the Common Stock receivable upon the exercise of this Warrant above the Exercise Price then in effect, (b) shall take all such actions as may be necessary or appropriate in order that the Company may validly and legally issue fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of this Warrant, and (c) shall, so long as the Warrant is outstanding, take all action necessary to reserve and keep available out of its authorized and unissued shares of Common Stock, solely for the purpose of effecting the exercise of the Warrant, the maximum number of shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be necessary to effect the exercise of the Warrant then outstanding (without regard to any limitations on exercise).
5. WARRANT HOLDER NOT DEEMED A STOCKHOLDER. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the Holder, solely in its capacity as a holder of this Warrant, shall not be entitled to vote or receive dividends or be deemed the holder of share capital of the Company for any purpose, nor shall anything contained in this Warrant be construed to confer upon the Holder, solely in its capacity as the Holder of this Warrant, any of the rights of a stockholder of the Company or any right to vote, give or withhold consent to any corporate action (whether any reorganization, issue of stock, reclassification of stock, consolidation, merger, conveyance or otherwise), receive notice of meetings, receive dividends or subscription rights, or otherwise, prior to the issuance to the Holder of the Warrant Shares which it is then entitled to receive upon the due exercise of this Warrant.  In addition, nothing contained in this Warrant shall be construed as imposing any liabilities on the Holder to purchase any securities (upon exercise of this Warrant or otherwise) or as a stockholder of the Company, whether such liabilities are asserted by the Company or by creditors of the Company. Notwithstanding this Section 5, the Company shall provide the Holder with copies of the same notices and other information given to the stockholders of the Company generally, contemporaneously with the giving thereof to the stockholders.

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6. REISSUANCE OF WARRANTS.

(a) Transfer of Warrant. If this Warrant is to be transferred, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company, whereupon the Company will forthwith issue and deliver upon the order of the Holder a new Warrant (in accordance with Section 6(d)), registered as the Holder may request, representing the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares being transferred by the Holder and, if less than the total number of Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant is being transferred, a new Warrant (in accordance with Section 6(d)) to the Holder representing the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares not being transferred.

(b) Lost, Stolen or Mutilated Warrant. Upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant (as to which a written certification and the indemnification contemplated below shall suffice as such evidence), and, in the case of loss, theft or destruction, of any indemnification undertaking by the Holder to the Company in customary and reasonable form and, in the case of mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of this Warrant, the Company shall execute and deliver to the Holder a new Warrant (in accordance with Section 6(d)) representing the right to purchase the Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant.

(c) Exchangeable for Multiple Warrants. This Warrant is exchangeable, upon the surrender hereof by the Holder at the principal office of the Company, for a new Warrant or Warrants (in accordance with Section 6(d)) representing in the aggregate the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant, and each such new Warrant will represent the right to purchase such portion of such Warrant Shares as is designated by the Holder at the time of such surrender; provided, however, no warrants for fractional shares of Common Stock shall be given.

(d) Issuance of New Warrants. Whenever the Company is required to issue a new Warrant pursuant to the terms of this Warrant, such new Warrant (i) shall be of like tenor with this Warrant, (ii) shall represent, as indicated on the face of such new Warrant, the right to purchase the Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant (or in the case of a new Warrant being issued pursuant to Section 6(a) or Section 6(c), the Warrant Shares designated by the Holder which, when added to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying the other new Warrants issued in connection with such issuance, does not exceed the number of Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant), (iii) shall have an issuance date, as indicated on the face of such new Warrant which is the same as the Issuance Date, and (iv) shall have the same rights and conditions as this Warrant.

7. NOTICES; PAYMENTS.

(a)
The Company will give written notice to the Holder (i) immediately upon each adjustment of the Exercise Price and the number of Warrant Shares, setting forth in reasonable detail, and certifying, the calculation of such adjustment(s) and (ii) at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date on which the Company closes its books or takes a record (A) with respect to any dividend or distribution upon the shares of Common Stock  Any notices or communications required or permitted to be given by this Warrant must be (i) given in writing and (ii) personally delivered or mailed, by prepaid, certified mail or overnight courier, or transmitted by electronic mail transmission (including PDF), to the party to whom such notice or communication is directed, to the mailing address or regularly-monitored electronic mail address of such party as follows:

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If to the Holder, then to:
 
Boustead Securities, LLC
6 Venture, Suite 395
Irvine, CA 92618
Attn: Keith Moore
Email: keith@boustead1828.com

If to the Company:

Flora Growth Corp.
65 Queen Street, Suite 900
Toronto, Ontario M5H 2M5
Attn: Luis Merchan, CEO
Email: Luis.Merchan@floragrowth.ca


(b)
Payments. Whenever any payment is to be made by the Company to any Person pursuant to this Warrant, such payment shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America via wire transfer of U.S. Dollars in immediately available funds in accordance with the Holder’s wire transfer instructions delivered to the Company on or prior to such payment date or, in the absence of such instructions, by a certified check drawn on the account of the Company and sent via overnight courier service to such Person at such address as previously provided to the Company in writing.

8. AMENDMENT AND WAIVER.  Except as otherwise provided herein, the provisions of this Warrant may be amended and the Company may take any action herein prohibited, or omit to perform any act herein required to be performed by it, only if the Company has obtained the written consent of the Holder. No waiver shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the waiving party.

9SEVERABILITY.  If any provision of this Warrant is prohibited by law or otherwise determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the provision that would otherwise be prohibited, invalid or unenforceable shall be deemed amended to apply to the broadest extent that it would be valid and enforceable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Warrant so long as this Warrant as so modified continues to express, without material change, the original intentions of the parties as to the subject matter hereof and the prohibited nature, invalidity or unenforceability of the provision(s) in question does not substantially impair the respective expectations or reciprocal obligations of the parties or the practical realization of the benefits that would otherwise be conferred upon the parties. The parties will endeavor in good faith negotiations to replace the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s) with a valid provision(s), the effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s).

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10. GOVERNING LAW. This Warrant shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with, and all questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and performance of this Warrant shall be governed by, the internal laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdictions) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York. The Company hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal courts sitting in The City of New York, Borough of Manhattan, for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection herewith or with any transaction contemplated hereby or discussed herein, and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any suit, action or proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, that such suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum or that the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any manner permitted by law. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed or operate to preclude the Holder from bringing suit or taking other legal action against the Company in any other jurisdiction to collect on the Company’s obligations to the Holder or to enforce a judgment or other court ruling in favor of the Holder. If service of process is effected pursuant to the above sentence, such service will be deemed sufficient under New York law and the Company shall not assert otherwise. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any manner permitted by law. THE COMPANY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS WARRANT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

11. Reserved.

12. CONSTRUCTION; HEADINGS. This Warrant shall be deemed to be jointly drafted by the Company and the Holder and shall not be construed against any Person as the drafter hereof.  The headings of this Warrant are for convenience of reference and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Warrant. Terms used in this Warrant but defined in the other Transaction Documents shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms on the Closing Date in such other Transaction Documents unless otherwise consented to in writing by the Holder.

13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. In the case of a dispute as to the determination of the Exercise Price or FMV or the arithmetic calculation of the Warrant Shares (as the case may be), the Company or the Holder (as the case may be) shall submit the disputed determinations or arithmetic calculations (as the case may be) via electronic mail (a) within two (2) Business Days after receipt of the applicable notice giving rise to such dispute to the Company or the Holder (as the case may be) or (b) if no notice gave rise to such dispute, at any time after the Holder learned of the circumstances giving rise to such dispute (including, without limitation, as to whether any issuance or sale or deemed issuance or sale was an issuance or sale or deemed issuance or sale of Excluded Securities). If the Holder and the Company are unable to agree upon such determination or calculation (as the case may be) of the Exercise Price, or FMV or the number of Warrant Shares (as the case may be) within three (3) Business Days of such disputed determination or arithmetic calculation being submitted to the Company or the Holder (as the case may be), then the Company shall, within two (2) Business Days submit via electronic mail (i) the disputed determination of the Exercise Price or FMV (as the case may be) to an independent, reputable investment bank selected by the Holder or (ii) the disputed arithmetic calculation of the Warrant Shares to the Company’s independent, outside accountant. The Company shall cause at its expense the investment bank or the accountant (as the case may be) to perform the determinations or calculations (as the case may be) and notify the Company and the Holder of the results no later than ten (10) Business Days from the time it receives such disputed determinations or calculations (as the case may be). Such investment bank’s or accountant’s determination or calculation (as the case may be) shall be binding upon all parties absent demonstrable error.

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14. EMEDIES, CHARACTERIZATION, OTHER OBLIGATIONS, BREACHES AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. The remedies provided in this Warrant shall be cumulative and in addition to all other remedies available under this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents, at law or in equity (including a decree of specific performance and/or other injunctive relief), and nothing herein shall limit the right of the Holder to pursue actual damages for any failure by the Company to comply with the terms of this Warrant. The Company covenants to the Holder that there shall be no characterization concerning this instrument other than as expressly provided herein. Amounts set forth or provided for herein with respect to payments, exercises and the like (and the computation thereof) shall be the amounts to be received by the Holder and shall not, except as expressly provided herein, be subject to any other obligation of the Company (or the performance thereof). The Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Holder and that the remedy at law for any such breach may be inadequate. The Company therefore agrees that, in the event of any such breach or threatened breach, the holder of this Warrant shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies, to an injunction restraining any breach, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required. The Company shall provide all information and documentation to the Holder that is requested by the Holder to enable the Holder to confirm the Company’s compliance with the terms and conditions of this Warrant (including, without limitation, compliance with Section 2 hereof). The issuance of shares and certificates for shares as contemplated hereby upon the exercise of this Warrant shall be made without charge to the Holder or such shares for any issuance tax or other costs in respect thereof, provided that the Company shall not be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issuance and delivery of any certificate in a name other than the Holder or its agent on its behalf.

15. TRANSFER. This Warrant may be offered for sale, sold, transferred or assigned without the consent of the Company.

16. CERTAIN DEFINITIONS.  For purposes of this Warrant, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(a)
Reserved.

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(b)
Bloomberg” means Bloomberg, L.P.

(c)
Business Day” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in The City of New York are authorized or required by law to remain closed.

(d)
Closing Sale Price” means, for any security as of any date, the last closing trade price for such security on the Eligible Market, as reported by Bloomberg, or, if the Eligible Market begins to operate on an extended hours basis and does not designate the closing trade price, then the last trade price of such security prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, as reported by Bloomberg, or, if the Eligible Market is not the principal securities exchange or trading market for such security, the last trade price of such security on the principal securities exchange or trading market where such security is listed or traded as reported by Bloomberg, or if the foregoing does not apply, the last trade price of such security in the over-the-counter market on the electronic bulletin board for such security as reported by Bloomberg, or, if no last trade price is reported for such security by Bloomberg, the average of the ask prices of any market makers for such security as reported in the “pink sheets” by Pink Sheets LLC (formerly the National Quotation Bureau, Inc.). If the Closing Sale Price cannot be calculated for a security on a particular date on any of the foregoing bases, the Closing Sale Price of such security on such date shall be the fair market value as mutually determined by the Company and the Holder. If the Company and the Holder are unable to agree upon the fair market value of such security, then such dispute shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures in Section 14. All such determinations shall be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination or other similar transaction during such period.

(e)
 “Eligible Market” means The New York Stock Exchange, the NYSE American, the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the Nasdaq Global Market or the Nasdaq Capital Market.

(f)
   “Expiration Date” means the date that is five years from the Issuance Date, or, if such date falls on a day other than a Business Day or on which trading does not take place on the Eligible Market (a “Holiday”), the next date that is not a Holiday.

(g)
  “Parent Entity” of a Person means an entity that, directly or indirectly, controls the applicable Person and whose Common Stock or equivalent equity security is quoted or listed on an Eligible Market, or, if there is more than one such Person or Parent Entity, the Person or Parent Entity with the largest public market capitalization as of the date of consummation of the Fundamental Transaction.

(h)
Person” means an individual, a limited liability company, a partnership, a joint venture, a corporation, a trust, an unincorporated organization, any other entity or a government or any department or agency thereof.

(i)
SEC” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

(j)
Successor Entity” means the Person (or, if so elected by the Holder, the Parent Entity) formed by, resulting from or surviving any Fundamental Transaction or the Person (or, if so elected by the Holder, the Parent Entity) with which such Fundamental Transaction shall have been entered into.

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(k)
Trading Day” means any day on which the Common Stock is traded on the Eligible Market, or, if the Eligible Market is not the principal trading market for the Common Stock, then on the principal securities exchange or securities market on which the Common Stock is then traded, provided that “Trading Day” shall not include any day on which the Common Stock is scheduled to trade on such exchange or market for less than 4.5 hours or any day that the Common Stock is suspended from trading during the final hour of trading on such exchange or market (or if such exchange or market does not designate in advance the closing time of trading on such exchange or market, then during the hour ending at 4:00 p.m., New York time) unless such day is otherwise designated as a Trading Day in writing by the Holder.

(l)
Voting Stock” of a Person means capital stock of such Person of the class or classes pursuant to which the holders thereof have the general voting power to elect, or the general power to appoint, at least a majority of the board of directors, managers or trustees of such Person (irrespective of whether or not at the time capital stock of any other class or classes shall have or might have voting power by reason of the happening of any contingency).

(m)
FMV” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Common Stock is then listed or quoted on a Eligible Market, the value shall be deemed to be the highest intra-day or closing price on any trading day on such Eligible Market on which the Common Stock is then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg L.P. (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) to 4:02 p.m. (New York City time)) during the five trading days preceding the exercise, (b)  if OTCQB or OTCQX is not an Eligible Market, the value shall be deemed to be the highest intra-day or closing price on any trading day on the OTCQB or OTCQX on which the Common Stock is then quoted as reported by Bloomberg L.P. (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) to 4:02 p.m. (New York City time)) during the five trading days preceding the exercise, as applicable, (c) if the Common Stock is not then listed or quoted for trading on OTCQB or OTCQX and if prices for the Common Stock are then reported in the “Pink Sheets” published by OTC Markets Group, Inc. (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the “OTC Markets Group”, the value shall be deemed to be the highest intra-day or closing price on any trading day on the Pink Sheets on which the Common Stock is then quoted as reported by OTC Markets Group (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) to 4:02 p.m. (New York City time)) during the five trading days preceding the exercise, or (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of a share of Common Stock as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the Holder and reasonably acceptable to the Company.

[signature page follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Warrant to Purchase Common Stock to be duly executed as of the Issuance Date set out above.
 
 
Flora Growth Corp.
 
 
       
     
By: /s/ Luis Merchan
 
Name: Luis Merchan
 
Title: CEO
 
   








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EXHIBIT A

EXERCISE NOTICE
TO BE EXECUTED BY THE REGISTERED HOLDER TO EXERCISE THIS
WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK

FLORA GROWTH CORP.

The undersigned holder hereby exercises the right to purchase _________________ Common Stock (“Warrant Shares”) of Flora Growth Corp., a corporation incorporated in the Province of Ontario (the “Company”), evidenced by Warrant to Purchase Common Stock No. _______  (the “Warrant”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Warrant.

1. Form of Exercise Price.  The Holder intends that payment of the Exercise Price shall be made as:


____________
a “Cash Exercise” with respect to _________________ Warrant Shares; and/or


____________
a “Cashless Exercise” with respect to _______________ Warrant Shares.

In the event that the Holder has elected a Cashless Exercise with respect to some or all of the Warrant Shares to be issued pursuant hereto, the Holder hereby represents and warrants that (i) this Exercise Notice was executed by the Holder on the date set forth below and (ii) if applicable, the FMV as of the date prior to the date of the Exercise Notice was $________.

1. Form of Exercise Price.  The Holder intends that payment of the Exercise Price shall be made as a “Cash Exercise”.

2. Payment of Exercise Price. In the event that the Holder has elected a Cash Exercise with respect to some or all of the Warrant Shares to be issued pursuant hereto, the Holder shall pay the Aggregate Exercise Price in the sum of $___________________ to the Company in accordance with the terms of the Warrant.

3. Delivery of Warrant Shares.  The Company shall deliver to Holder, or its designee or agent as specified below, __________ Warrant Shares in accordance with the terms of the Warrant.  Delivery shall be made to Holder, or for its benefit, as follows:

Check here if requesting delivery as a certificate to the following name and to the following address:
 
 
Issue to:
 
   
   


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Check here if requesting delivery by Deposit/Withdrawal at Custodian as follows:
 
DTC Participant:
 
 
DTC Number:
 
 
Account Number:
 
   

Date: _____________ __, 
 

Name of Registered Holder
 
By: 
Name:
Title:
 
 
Tax ID:_____________________
 
Electronic Mail:_______________________
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EXHIBIT B

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Company hereby acknowledges this Exercise Notice and hereby directs ______________ to issue the above indicated number of shares of Common Stock in accordance with the Transfer Agent Instructions dated _________, 20__, from the Company and acknowledged and agreed to by _______________.

Flora Growth Corp.

                                                            By:____________________________________
Name:
Title:








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Exhibit 10.48
MERGER AGREEMENT
AMONG
VESSEL BRAND, INC.,
FLORA GROWTH CORP.,
VESSEL ACQUISITION SUB, INC.
AND
THE SELLERS' REPRESENTATIVE
Dated as of October 27, 2021


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 Page
ARTICLE 1
 
DEFINITIONS
 
Section 1.1  Definitions.
2
Section 1.2  Interpretation.
12
Section 1.3  Currency.
12
ARTICLE 2
 
THE MERGER
 
Section 2.1  Initial Purchase Transaction
12
Section 2.2  Merger of Vessel into Acquisition Sub.
13
Section 2.3  Effective Time of the Merger.
13
Section 2.4  Effect of the Merger
13
Section 2.5  Charter and By-Laws, Officers and Directors of Surviving Corporation
13
Section 2.6  Effect of the Merger on the Shares and the Capital Stock of Acquisition Sub
14
Section 2.7  Tax Consequences of the Merger.
14
Section 2.8  Tax Election for Canadian Shareholders
15
Section 2.9  Mechanism of Payment of Merger Consideration and Delivery of Certificates.
15
Section 2.10  Treatment of Vessel Options
18
Section 2.11  Dissenting Shares.
18
Section 2.12  Withholding.
19
Section 2.13  Certain Securities Law Matters.
19
ARTICLE 3
 
CLOSING
 
Section 3.1  Closing Date.
20
Section 3.2  Flora's Closing Date Deliveries.
20
Section 3.3  Vessel's Closing Date Deliveries.
20
ARTICLE 4
 
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF VESSEL
 
Section 4.1  Organization; Capital Structure; Power and Authority.
22
Section 4.2  Authority; No Conflicts.
23
Section 4.3  Financial Statements.
24
Section 4.4  Operations Since Interim Balance Sheet Date.
24
Section 4.5  Taxes.
24
Section 4.6  Governmental Permits.
25
Section 4.7  Real Property.
25
Section 4.8  Intellectual Property.
25
Section 4.9  Title to Property.
27
Section 4.10  No Violation, Litigation or Regulatory Action.
27
Section 4.11  Contracts.
28
Section 4.12  Status of Contracts.
29


 
Section 4.13  Employee Benefits.
29
Section 4.14  Employee Relations and Agreements.
33
Section 4.15  Environmental Matters.
 
Section 4.16  No Undisclosed Liabilities.
34
Section 4.17  Working Capital.
34
Section 4.18  Condition of Assets.
35
Section 4.19  Customers and Suppliers.
35
Section 4.20  Insurance.
35
Section 4.21  Related Party Transactions.
35
Section 4.22  No Brokers.
35
ARTICLE 5
 
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF FLORA
 
Section 5.1  Organization of Flora.
36
Section 5.2  Authority of Flora; Conflicts.
36
Section 5.3  No Violation, Litigation or Regulatory Action.
37
Section 5.4  Flora Financial Statements.
37
Section 5.5  Absence of Certain Changes.
38
Section 5.6  Securities Laws Matters.
38
Section 5.7  Financial Ability.
39
Section 5.8  No Brokers.
39
Section 5.9  Flora Shares.
39
Section 5.10  Acknowledgement and Representations by Flora.
39
ARTICLE 6
 
ACTION PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE
 
Section 6.1  Access to Information.
39
Section 6.2  Notification.
39
Section 6.3  Consents of Third Parties.
40
Section 6.4  Operations Prior to the Closing Date.
41
Section 6.5  Exclusive Dealing.
43
ARTICLE 7
 
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS
 
Section 7.1  Tax Matters.
43
Section 7.2  Contact with Customers and Suppliers.
45
Section 7.3  Appointment of the Sellers' Representative.
45
Section 7.4  Brokers.
47
Section 7.5  Appointment of Nominee to Flora's Board of Directors.
47
Section 7.6  Indemnities and Directors' and Officers' Insurance
48
Section 7.7  Information Statement
48
Section 7.8  Section 280G.
48
ARTICLE 8
 
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF FLORA
 
Section 8.1  No Misrepresentation or Breach of Covenants and Warranties.
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Section 8.2  No Material Adverse Effect.
50
Section 8.3  No Restraint.
50
Section 8.4  Governmental Approvals.
50
Section 8.5  Vessel Shareholder Consent.
50
Section 8.6  Third Party Consents.
50
Section 8.7  Restrictive Covenant Agreements.
50
Section 8.8  Employment Agreements.
50
Section 8.9  Working Capital.
50
Section 8.10  Other Deliverables.
51
ARTICLE 9
 
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF VESSEL
 
Section 9.1  No Misrepresentation or Breach of Covenants and Warranties.
51
Section 9.2  No Material Adverse Effect.
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Section 9.3  No Restraint.
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Section 9.4  Governmental Approvals.
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Section 9.5  Other Deliverables.
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ARTICLE 10
 
TERMINATION
 
Section 10.1  Termination.
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Section 10.2  Notice of Termination.
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Section 10.3  Effect of Termination.
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Section 10.4  Flora Damages.
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Section 10.5  Vessel Damages.
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Section 10.6  Injunctive Relief and Remedies.
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ARTICLE 11
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Section 11.1  Survival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants.
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Section 11.2  No Public Announcement.
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Section 11.3  Notices.
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Section 11.4  Successors and Assigns; No Third Party Rights.
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Section 11.5  Entire Agreement; Amendments.
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Section 11.6  Interpretation.
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Section 11.7  Waivers.
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Section 11.8  Expenses.
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Section 11.9  Partial Invalidity.
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Section 11.10  Execution in Counterparts.
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Section 11.11  Further Assurances. 
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Section 11.12  Governing Law; Submission to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial.
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Section 11.13  Specific Performance.
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MERGER AGREEMENT
MERGER AGREEMENT, dated as of October 27, 2021 (the "Agreement"), among Vessel Brand, Inc., a Delaware corporation, ("Vessel"), Flora Growth Corp., an Ontario corporation ("Flora"), Vessel Acquisition Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Flora ("Acquisition Sub"), and James Choe, as representative of the Sellers for certain purposes described herein (the "Sellers' Representative").
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT:
WHEREAS, persons listed in Schedule 1.1 (the "Vessel Shareholders") are the owners of all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the "Shares") of Vessel;
WHEREAS, Vessel is engaged in business in the cannabis consumer technology segment, with a portfolio of proprietary brands and products;
WHEREAS, Vessel and Flora intend that Flora acquire all of the Shares owned by the Canadian Shareholders (as defined herein) upon and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement by means of a purchase and sale of such Shares (the "Initial Purchase Transaction");
WHEREAS, immediately after giving effect to the Initial Purchase Transaction, Flora, Vessel and Acquisition Sub intend to effect a proposed merger of Acquisition Sub with and into Vessel, with Acquisition Sub as the surviving corporation, in accordance with, and subject to, the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Certificate of Merger and the DGCL, whereby, among other things, all the issued and outstanding Shares of Vessel as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (excluding the Shares subject to the Initial Purchase Transaction) will be converted into the right to receive cash and stock in the manner set forth in Article 2 of this Agreement, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement;
WHEREAS, the board of directors of Vessel has unanimously (i) adopted, approved and declared advisable this Agreement, each other Transaction Document to which Vessel is or is to be a party, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) determined that the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement are advisable, fair to and in the best interests of Vessel and the Vessel Shareholders, (iii) resolved to recommend, and recommended to the Vessel Shareholders, the approval and adoption of this Agreement, the Merger, each other Transaction Document to which Vessel is or is to be a party and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement and (iv) directed that this Agreement, the Merger, the other Transaction Documents to which Vessel is a party and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement be submitted to the Vessel Shareholders for approval and adoption;
WHEREAS, the sole stockholder of Acquisition Sub has adopted, approved and declared advisable this Agreement, each other Transaction Document to which Acquisition Sub is or is to be a party, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement;


WHEREAS, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, it is intended that the Initial Purchase Transaction and the Merger shall, together, qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(2)(D) of the Code;
WHEREAS, it is a condition and inducement to the obligations of Flora and Acquisition Sub to consummate the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement that within 48 hours following the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Requisite Supporting Shareholders will execute and deliver in accordance with Section 228 of the DGCL, a written consent in the form attached as Exhibit A (the "Vessel Shareholder Consent") approving this Agreement, the Merger, the other Transaction Documents to which Vessel is a party, and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with the DGCL, Vessel's Organizational Documents, the Shareholders Agreement and any other applicable agreements between Vessel, on the one hand, and any Vessel Shareholder, on the other hand;
WHEREAS, at the Closing, and as an inducement to Flora's willingness to enter into this Agreement, the Management Parties, each of whom will receive substantial benefit from the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, shall have entered into restrictive covenant agreements in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Flora, Vessel and each of the Management Parties (each, a "Restrictive Covenant Agreement"), pursuant to which such Persons shall have agreed to, among other things, make certain representations, warranties, and covenants for the benefit of Flora; and
WHEREAS, at the Closing, and as an inducement to Flora's willingness to enter into this Agreement, Vessel and the employees of Vessel identified on Schedule 1.3 hereto (the "Key Employees") shall have entered into employment, confidentiality and work product assignment agreements in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Flora, Vessel and each of the Key Employees (the "Employment Agreements").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, it is hereby agreed among the parties hereto as follows:
 
ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.1
Definitions.
In this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings specified or referred to in this Section 1.1 and shall be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms.
"Action" has the meaning specified in Section 4.10(c).
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person which directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such Person.  For the purposes of this definition, "control", when used with respect to any specified Person, means having, directly or indirectly, (a) the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of that Person, whether through (i) a majority of the voting power of such Person, (ii) the ability to elect a majority of the members of the board of directors or other governing body of such Person, or (iii) Contract or otherwise, or (b) the ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the Equity Interests of such Person; and the terms "controlling" and "controlled" have meanings correlative to the foregoing.
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"Agreement" has the meaning specified in the Preamble.
"Benefit Plans" has the meaning specified in Section 4.13(a).
"Business Agreements" has the meaning specified in Section 4.12.
"Business Day" means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday in New York when banks in New York City are open for business.
"Business Intellectual Property" has the meaning specified in Section 4.8(a).
"Canadian Lock-Up Shareholder" means each of Rick McHardy and Mark Zivot.
"Canadian Shareholder" means any Vessel Shareholder that is not a non-resident of Canada for purposes of the ITA or, in the case of a Vessel Shareholder that is a partnership, is a "Canadian partnership" for purposes of the ITA.
"Capital Budget" means Vessel's forecast for capital expenditures as disclosed on Schedule 1.1(a).
"Cash Merger Consideration" has the meaning specified in Section 2.9(a).
"Certificate" means a certificate evidencing Shares.
"Closing" means the closing of the Merger.
"Closing Date" has the meaning specified in Section 3.1.
"COBRA" has the meaning specified in Section 4.13(i).
"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
"Competition Laws" means the Sherman Act of 1890, the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914, the HSR Act, the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914, and all other federal, state or foreign statutes, rules, regulations, orders, decrees, administrative and judicial doctrines and other Requirements of Law, including any antitrust, competition or trade regulation Requirements of Law, that are designed or intended to (i) prohibit, restrict or regulate actions having the purpose or effect of monopolization or restraint of trade or lessening competition through merger or acquisition or (ii) regulate the business or operations of the combined company.
"Consideration Allocation Spreadsheet" has the meaning specified in Section 2.9(c).
"Copyrights" means registrations and applications to register United States and foreign copyrights.
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"Corporate Rights" has the meaning specified in Section 2.4.
"Court Order" means any judgment, order, injunction, writ, award or decree of any foreign, federal, state, provincial, territorial, local or other court, tribunal or other Governmental Body and any award in any arbitration proceeding.
"DGCL" means the Delaware General Corporation Law, as amended.
"Disclosure Schedules" or "Schedules" means the disclosure schedules delivered by Vessel to Flora and which form a part of this Agreement.
"EDGAR" means the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system of the SEC.
"Election Form" has the meaning specified in Section 2.9(b).
"Employees" has the meaning specified in Section 4.13(a).
"Employment Agreements" has the meaning specified in the Recitals.
"Encumbrance" means any lien, hypothecation, claim, charge, security interest, mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, easement, conditional sale or other title retention agreement, defect in title or other restrictions of a similar kind.
"End Date" has the meaning specified in Section 10.1(d).
"Environmental Laws" means all Requirements of Law now in effect regulating, relating to, or imposing liability concerning any Hazardous Material or relating to pollution or protection of the environment, or human health or safety related to exposure to Hazardous Materials.
"Equity Interests" of any Person means, as applicable (i) any and all of its shares of capital stock, membership interests or other equity interests or share capital, (ii) any warrants, Contracts or other rights or options directly or indirectly to subscribe for or to purchase any capital stock, membership interests or other equity interests or share capital of such Person, (iii) all securities or instruments, directly or indirectly, exchangeable for or convertible or exercisable into, any of the foregoing or with any profit participation features with respect to such Person, or (iv) any share appreciation rights, phantom share rights or other similar rights with respect to such Person or its business.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
"ERISA Affiliate" of Vessel shall mean any entity (whether or not incorporated) that, together with Vessel, is required to be treated as a single employer under Section 414(b), (c), (m) or (o) of the Code.
"Excess Cash Amount" has the meaning specified in Section 2.9(a).
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"Exercise Amount" means the total exercise price that would have been payable by a holder of a Vessel Option on exercise of such Vessel Option.
"Expenses" means any and all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses actually incurred in connection with defending or asserting any claim, action, suit or proceeding incident to any matter indemnified against hereunder (including court filing fees, court costs, arbitration fees or costs, witness fees and reasonable fees and disbursements of legal counsel, expert witnesses, accountants and other professionals).
"Financial Statements" has the meaning specified in Section 4.3.
"Flora" has the meaning specified in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
"Flora Audited Financial Statements" means the audited consolidated financial statements of Flora as at December 31, 2020 and 2019 and for the periods presented therein, including the notes thereto and the auditor's report thereon included in the 424(b)(4) prospectus filed with the SEC on May 12, 2021.
"Flora Financial Statements" means the Flora Audited Financial Statements and Flora Unaudited Financial Statements.
"Flora Public Record" means all documents filed by or on behalf of Flora on EDGAR since October 10, 2019 and prior to the date hereof that are publicly available on the date hereof.
"Flora Shares" means shares of Flora's common stock, no par value per share.
"Flora Unaudited Financial Statements" means the unaudited condensed consolidated interim consolidated financial statements of Flora as at June 30, 2021 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, including the notes thereto, filed with the SEC on the Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K on September 17, 2021.
 "GAAP" means United States generally accepted accounting principles, consistently in line with past practice and applied by Vessel on a consolidated basis (to the extent in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles), in effect for the financial statement to which it refers.
"Governmental Body" means any domestic or foreign, national, supra-national (including the European Union), federal, state, provincial, territorial, county, local or other governmental or quasi-governmental authority, or regulatory or administrative body, including any court, arbitrator, tribunal or stock exchange.
"Governmental Permits" has the meaning specified in Section 4.6.
"Hazardous Materials" means those materials or substances included within any definition of "hazardous substances," "special waste," "hazardous waste," "extremely hazardous substance," "hazardous materials," or "toxic substances," under any Environmental Law.
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"IFRS" has the meaning specified in Section 5.4.
"ITA" means the Income Tax Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.), as amended, including the regulations promulgated thereunder, as amended from time to time.
"Income Tax" means any Tax imposed upon or measured by net income or gross income (excluding any Tax based solely on gross receipts) pursuant to any applicable law.
"Income Tax Return" means any Tax Return required to be filed with respect to Income Taxes.
"Indebtedness" means, as of any date, without duplication, outstanding principal amount of, accrued and unpaid interest on and other payment obligations (including any prepayment penalties and premiums, make-whole payments, breakage costs and similar amounts) arising under any obligations of Vessel in respect of (i) indebtedness for borrowed money or indebtedness issued in substitution or exchange for borrowed money, (ii) deferred purchase price of property (including Equity Interests) or services (other than trade payables, operating leases, accrued expenses arising in the ordinary course of business), including all earn-outs, conditional sale agreements or title retention agreements (other than customary, ordinary course title retention agreements with suppliers), (iii) any unfunded or required capital contribution obligations under any joint venture or similar Contract or unfunded or underfunded obligations with respect to Retirement Defined Benefit Arrangements, (iv) indebtedness evidenced by any note, bond, debenture or other debt security or secured by Encumbrances, (v) leases that would be capitalized in accordance with GAAP, (vi) obligations under any interest rate, currency or other hedging agreements, and (vii) all obligations of another Person referred to in clauses (i) through (vi) above that is, directly or indirectly, guaranteed or secured in any manner by Vessel, in each case, excluding any undrawn letters of credit (but including letters of credit, bankers' acceptances and similar facilities to the extent drawn upon by the counterparty thereto).
"Information Statement" has the meaning specified in Section 7.7.
"Initial Purchase Transaction" has the meaning specified in the Recitals.
"Intellectual Property" means all intellectual property of any type, existing anywhere in the world, including any or all of the following:  (i) Registered Intellectual Property, including all goodwill associated with Trademarks, (ii) inventions and discoveries (whether or not patented), (iii) works of authorship and other copyrightable materials, (iv) unregistered trademarks, service marks, trade names, service names, brand names, slogans, trade dress, logos, corporate names, and any other indicia of source, origin or ownership, in each case together with all translations, adaptations, derivations, and combinations thereof and including all goodwill associated therewith, (v) Know-how, (vi) Software, and (vii) any similar, corresponding or equivalent rights to any of the foregoing anywhere in the world.
"Interim Balance Sheet" has the meaning specified in Section 4.3.
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"IRS" has the meaning specified in Section 4.13(d).
"Key Employees" has the meaning specified in the Recitals.
"Know-how" means any and all technical, business and commercial information, anywhere in the world, including: Software, technical data, designs, drawings, specifications, ideas, concepts, research and development or technical data, know-how, product information, techniques, formulae (including Software product compilation processes), processes implemented or followed for the provision of consulting services, customer and supplier lists and particulars, pricing or cost information, business and marketing plans and proposals, advertising and promotional materials, project reports and testing procedures, instruction and training manuals, market forecasts; together with all embodiments thereof (in whatever form or medium).
"Knowledge of Vessel Management" means, as to a particular matter, the current actual knowledge (subject to reasonable inquiry) of the following persons: James Choe, Garrett Potter and Jessie Casner.
"Leased Real Property" has the meaning specified in Section 4.7(a).
"Letter of Transmittal" means the letter of transmittal to be executed and delivered by each Vessel Shareholder (including persons who become Vessel Shareholders upon the exercise of Vessel Options) in substantially the form attached as Exhibit B hereto (with such changes as Flora and Sellers' Representative may mutually agree in writing).
"Lock-Up Agreement" has the meaning specified in Section 3.2(c)(ii).
"Major Customers" has the meaning specified in Section 4.19.
"Major Suppliers" has the meaning specified in Section 4.19.
"Management Parties" means each of James Choe, Jason Choe and Jessie Casner.
"Material Adverse Effect" means any condition, occurrence, effect or change that, individually or in the aggregate with others, (a) has been, or would reasonably be expected to be, materially adverse to the business, financial condition, or results of operations of a party, but shall exclude any effect resulting or arising from: (i) any change in interest rates or general economic conditions in the industries or markets in which a party operates or affecting United States or foreign economies in general; (ii) any change in financial, banking or securities markets (including any disruption thereof and any decline in the price of any security or any market index); (iii) any change that is generally applicable to the industries or markets in which such party operates including, without limitation, changes as a result of, or relating to, the COVID‐19 pandemic; (iv) the entry into or announcement of this Agreement and/or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby; (v) any changes in the trading price or trading volumes of the securities of Flora; (vi)  any action taken by the other party or any of its Affiliates; (vii) any omission to act or action taken with the consent of the other party (including, without limitation, those omissions to act or
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actions taken which are permitted by this Agreement); (viii) any change in GAAP; (ix) changes in any laws, rules, regulations, orders, or other binding directives issued by any Governmental Body; (x) any action taken by a party hereto in accordance with this Agreement; (xi) any existing event or occurrence or circumstance with respect to which the other party has knowledge as of the date hereof that is set forth in the Disclosure Schedules (other than any change or development with respect thereto after the date hereof); and (xii) any adverse change in or effect on the business of such party that is cured by the Closing, or (b) would prevent, materially delay or materially impede the performance by such party of its obligations under this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
"Merger" has the meaning specified in Section 2.1.
"Merger Consideration" has the meaning specified in 2.9(a).
"Merger Documents" means this Agreement and the Certificate of Merger.
"Nasdaq" means the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
"New Fact" has the meaning specified in Section 6.2.
"Organizational Documents" means, with respect to any Person that is not an individual, as applicable, (i) the certificate or articles of incorporation or formation or equivalent organization documents of such Person, (ii) the memorandum and articles of association of such corporation), bylaws, the limited liability company agreement or operating agreement, partnership agreement or equivalent organization documents of such Person, (iii) any stockholders, equity-holders, voting, transfer, or similar Contracts, and (iv) any amendment to any of the foregoing.
"Owned Intellectual Property" has the meaning specified in Section 4.8(a).
"Patent Rights" means United States and foreign patents, patent applications, and statutory invention registrations, including provisional and non-provisional applications, design patents, industrial design registrations and pending applications therefor, continuations, continuations-in-part, extensions, divisions, revisions, reissues and extensions, re-examinations, and other patents issued in connection with post-grant proceedings.
"Per Share Cash Merger Consideration" means the portion of the Cash Merger Consideration allocated to each Share in accordance with the Vessel Organizational Document and the Consideration Allocation Spreadsheet.
"Per Share Stock Merger Consideration" means the portion of the Stock Merger Consideration allocated to each Share in accordance with the Vessel Organizational Document and the Consideration Allocation Spreadsheet, rounded down to the nearest whole share.
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"Permitted Encumbrances" means (i) liens for Taxes and other governmental charges and assessments that are not yet due and payable or that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, in each case for which adequate reserves have been established in accordance with GAAP; (ii) liens of landlords and liens of carriers, warehousemen, mechanics and materialmen and other like liens arising in the ordinary course of business for sums not yet due and payable; (iii) Encumbrances identified on the Schedules to this Agreement; (iv) Encumbrances and restrictions on real property (including easements, covenants, conditions, rights of way and similar restrictions of record) that do not materially interfere with the present uses of such real property; (v) liens granted to any lender at the Closing in connection with any financing by Flora of the transactions contemplated hereby; (vi) zoning, building codes and other land use laws regulating the use or occupancy of the Leased Real Property or the activities conducted thereon which are imposed by any Governmental Body having jurisdiction over such Leased Real Property which are not violated by the current use or occupancy of such property or the operation of the businesses of Vessel; (vii) matters that affect title to real property that would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the Leased Real Property; and (viii) other Encumbrances or imperfections on real or tangible personal property which are not material in amount and do not materially detract from the value of or materially impair the existing use of the property affected by such Encumbrance, imperfection or such other matter, agreement or exception.
"Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or Governmental Body in any jurisdiction.
"Pre-Closing Period" means any taxable period ending on or prior to the Closing Date.
"Qualified Plans" has the meaning specified in Section 4.13(g).
"Registered Intellectual Property" means Copyrights, Patent Rights, and Trademarks.
"Representatives" means, with respect to any Person, the agents, auditors, accountants, advisors, bankers and other representatives of such Person.
"Requisite Supporting Shareholders" means Vessel Shareholders owning not less than 60% of the Shares.
"Requisite Vessel Shareholders" means Vessel Shareholders representing the holders of a majority of the outstanding Shares, voting together as a single class.
"Requirements of Law" means any domestic, foreign, federal, state, provincial, territorial, county and local laws (including common law), statutes, regulations, rules, codes or ordinances enacted, adopted, issued or promulgated by any Governmental Body, or any Court Order.
"Restrictive Covenant Agreement" has the meaning specified in the Recitals.
"Retirement Defined Benefit Arrangements" means Benefit Plans that are defined benefit plans as defined under GAAP and includes any pensions, lump sums payable on retirement and/or earlier termination of employment, retirement bridge payments, post-retirement medical benefits (OPEB).
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"SEC" means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Sellers" meaning the Vessel Shareholders and the holders of Vessel Options.
"Management Parties" has the meaning specified in the Recitals.
"Sellers' Representative" has the meaning specified in the Preamble.
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder).
"Shareholders Agreement" means that certain Voting and Shareholders Agreement, dated March 29, 2019, by and among Vessel, 421 Ventures LLC, Zivot Capital Inc., and Richard McHardy.
"Shares" has the meaning specified in the Recitals.
"Stock Merger Consideration" has the meaning specified in Section 2.9(a).
"Straddle Period" means any taxable year or period on or beginning before and ending after the Closing Date.
"Software" means any and all (i) computer programs, including any and all software implementations of algorithms, models and methodologies, whether in source code or object code, (ii) databases and compilations, including any and all data and collections of data, whether machine readable or otherwise, (iii) descriptions, flow charts and other work product used to design, plan, organize and develop any of the foregoing, screens, user interfaces, report formats, firmware, development tools, templates, menus, buttons and icons, and (iv) all documentation including user manuals and other training documentation related to any of the foregoing.
"Tax" means any federal, state, provincial, territorial, local or foreign (or any subdivision of any of the foregoing) income, profits, gross receipts, property, sales, goods and services, harmonized sales, retail sales, use, license, excise, corporate, franchise, employment (including national, state and local insurance contributions), payroll, unemployment, social security, Canadian pension plan, employment insurance, disability, withholding, alternative or add-on minimum, ad valorem, value added, business, transfer, excise, windfall profit, severance, estimated,  production, or stamp tax and any other tax, custom, duty, governmental fee or other like assessment or charge of any kind whatsoever, together with any interest or penalty, addition to tax or additional amount imposed by any taxing or other competent authority of any Governmental Body.
"Tax Return" means any return, report or statement filed or required to be filed in any jurisdiction with respect to any Tax (including any attached schedules), including any information return, claim for refund, amended return or declaration of estimated Tax and any supporting documentation required in connection therewith.
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"Trademarks" means registrations and applications to register United States and foreign trademarks, service marks, trade names, service names, brand names, slogans, trade dress, logos, corporate names, and any other indicia of source, origin or ownership, and domain name registrations, in each case together with all translations, adaptations, derivations, and combinations thereof, and renewals of the foregoing, and all goodwill associated therewith.
"Transaction Costs" means all costs and expenses incurred by Vessel in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including (i) legal, accounting, audit, engineering, financial advisory, printing fees, fees to obtain required regulatory approvals and consents and all other administrative or professional fees, costs and expenses of third parties incurred by Vessel, (ii) the employer's share of any payroll, unemployment and/or employment Taxes attributable related to the consideration payable in respect of Vessel Options, (iii) transaction bonuses, change in control payments, and similar payments payable by Vessel in connection with the Merger, including the employer's share of any payroll, unemployment and/or employment Taxes attributable to such amounts, and (iii) the fees and expenses of the "run off" directors' and officers' liability insurance pursuant to Section 7.6(b), all of which estimated costs and expenses are disclosed in the Disclosure Schedules.
"Transaction Documents" means this Agreement, the Restrictive Covenant Agreements, the Employment Agreements, the Letters of Transmittal, the Vessel Exercise and Cancellation Agreement and each of the other agreements, certificates, documents and instruments contemplated hereby and thereby, including all Schedules, Annexes and Exhibits hereto and thereto.
"Transfer Taxes" has the meaning specified in Section 7.1(c).
"U.S. Lock-Up Shareholder" means James Choe.
"Updated Schedules" has the meaning specified in Section 6.2.
"Working Capital" means, as of the relevant date, the net working capital of Vessel which is calculated as the difference between cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and deposits, inventory and other current assets less accounts payable, accrued liabilities, tax liabilities and any and all other short-term liabilities, in each case with respect to each of the foregoing liabilities, inclusive of any and all accrued liabilities, excluding the mark-to-market value of financial instruments, calculated in accordance with GAAP, and, for greater certainty, excluding the Transaction Costs.
"Vessel" has the meaning specified in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
"Vessel Exercise and Cancellation Agreements" means agreements, in form satisfactory to each of Vessel and Flora, acting reasonably, to be entered into between Vessel and the holders of Vessel Options whereby each holder of Vessel Options agrees to exercise and/or cancel such Vessel Options in accordance with Section 2.10.
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"Vessel Option Plan" means the Vessel Brand, Inc. Stock Option Plan.
"Vessel Options" means options to purchase Shares.
"Vessel Shareholder Consent" has the meaning specified in the Recitals.
"Vessel Shareholder Approval" means the approval of the holders owning a number of Shares sufficient to approve, authorize and adopt this Agreement, the Merger, the other Transaction Documents to which Vessel is a party and the other transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and to consummate the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, as required under applicable Law (including the DGCL), the Organizational Documents of Vessel, the Shareholders Agreements and any applicable agreements between Vessel, on the one hand, and any Vessel Shareholder, on the other hand.
"Vessel Shareholders" has the meaning specified in the Recitals.
Section 1.2
Interpretation.
The Schedules and Exhibits referred to herein shall be construed with and as an integral part of this Agreement to the same extent as if they were set forth verbatim herein.  Titles to Articles and headings of Sections are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed a part of or to affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
Section 1.3
Currency.
All sums of money which are referred to in this Agreement are expressed in lawful money of the United States.
 
ARTICLE 2

THE MERGER

Section 2.1
Initial Purchase Transaction
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, on the Closing Date and immediately prior to the Effective Time, Flora shall purchase the Shares held by Canadian Shareholders, and each of the Canadian Shareholders shall sell its Shares to Flora, for a purchase price for each such Share equal to (i) an amount in cash, without any interest thereon, equal to the Per Share Cash Merger Consideration, or (ii) the Per Share Stock Merger Consideration, in each case, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement and as set forth in the Consideration Allocation Spreadsheet.
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Section 2.2
Merger of Vessel into Acquisition Sub.
In accordance with the Merger Documents and the DGCL, and immediately after giving effect to the Initial Purchase Transaction, Vessel shall be merged with and into the Acquisition Sub, and the separate existence of Vessel shall cease (the "Merger"). At and after the Effective Time, the Acquisition Sub shall continue as the surviving corporation in the Merger (the "Surviving Corporation") and a wholly owned subsidiary of Flora.
Section 2.3
Effective Time of the Merger.
The Merger shall become effective upon the filing by the Acquisition Sub and Vessel of the Certificate of Merger with the Delaware Secretary of State. The time at which the Merger becomes effective is called the "Effective Time."  The Acquisition Sub and Vessel shall file the Certificate of Merger on the Closing Date.
Section 2.4
Effect of the Merger
At the Effective Time, the effect of the Merger shall be as provided in the applicable provisions of the DGCL.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject thereto, except as specifically set forth in the Merger Documents, at the Effective Time, the identity, existence, corporate organization, purposes, powers, objects, franchises, privileges, rights, immunities, restrictions, debts, liabilities and duties (collectively, the "Corporate Rights") of the Acquisition Sub shall continue in effect and be unimpaired by the Merger, and the Corporate Rights of Vessel shall be merged with and into the Acquisition Sub, which shall, as the Surviving Corporation, be fully vested with the Corporate Rights.  At the Effective Time, the separate existence and corporate organization of Vessel shall cease.
Section 2.5
Charter and By-Laws, Officers and Directors of Surviving Corporation
At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any additional action on the part of the Acquisition Sub or Vessel:
(a)
The certificate of incorporation of the Acquisition Sub (the "Charter") shall be amended and restated as a result of the Merger at the Effective Time to read in full substantially as set forth in Schedule 2.5(a), and, as so amended and restated, shall continue in effect as the Charter of the Surviving Corporation, unless and until altered, amended or repealed as provided by the DGCL.
(b)
The Acquisition Sub's by-laws, as in effect at the Effective Time, shall be the by-laws of the Surviving Corporation (the "By-Laws") until altered, amended or repealed as provided in the By-Laws or as provided by the DGCL.
(c)
From and after the Effective Time, the officers and directors of the Acquisition Sub immediately before the Effective Time shall be the officers and directors of the Surviving Corporation until the earlier of their resignation or removal or until their successors are duly elected and qualified in accordance with the Charter, By-Laws and the DGCL.
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Section 2.6
Effect of the Merger on the Shares and the Capital Stock of Acquisition Sub
(a)
At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of Acquisition Sub, Vessel or the Vessel Shareholders, subject to Section 2.9,  each Share issued and outstanding immediately before the Effective Time (excluding any Shares subject to the Initial Purchase Transaction) shall be converted into and represent only the right to receive (i) an amount in cash, without any interest thereon, equal to the Per Share Cash Merger Consideration, or (ii) the Per Share Stock Merger Consideration, in each case, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement and as set forth in the Consideration Allocation Spreadsheet.
(b)
All Shares, when converted pursuant to this Section 2.6, shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be canceled and retired, and each former holder of Shares shall cease to have any rights with respect thereto, except the right to receive the consideration provided for in this Section 2.6.
(c)
The entire capital stock of Acquisition Sub issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of the holder thereof, be converted into and exchanged for one share of the common stock of the Surviving Corporation.
(d)
Each Share issued immediately prior to the Effective Time (excluding any Shares subject to the Initial Purchase Transaction) and held by Vessel as treasury stock shall, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of the holder thereof, be automatically canceled and shall cease to exist, and no consideration shall be delivered in exchange therefor.
(e)
No certificates or book-entry representing fractional shares of Flora Shares shall be issued in connection with the Initial Purchase Transaction or upon the conversion of the Shares pursuant to (a)Section 2.6(a) and such fractional share interests shall not entitle the owner thereof to vote or to any other rights of a holder of shares of Flora Shares.  In respect of any fractional Flora Shares otherwise issuable to Canadian Shareholders in connection with the Initial Purchase Transaction, the aggregate number of Flora Shares to be received by any Canadian Shareholder pursuant to the Initial Purchase Transaction shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number, without any payment of other consideration on account thereof.
Section 2.7
Tax Consequences of the Merger.
For U.S. federal income Tax purposes, the parties intend for the Initial Purchase Transaction together with Merger (together, the "Reorganization") to constitute a "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, and that this Agreement shall be, and is hereby, adopted as a "plan of reorganization" within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Sections 1.368-2(g) and 1.368-3(a).  Each of Flora, Acquisition Sub and Vessel agree to use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Reorganization to so qualify and will not take any actions which could reasonably be expected to prevent the Reorganization from qualifying, as a reorganization
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under Section 368(a)(1)(A) and 368(a)(2)(D) of the Code, with Flora, Acquisition Sub, and Vessel each being a "party to the reorganization" in which gain or loss is only recognized to any party or the Vessel Shareholders to the extent of cash received. Further, the parties agree to report the Reorganization for U.S. federal income Tax purposes as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code (including by attaching the statement described in Treasury Regulations Section 1.368-3(a) on or with its return for the taxable year of the Merger), unless prohibited by Applicable Law.
Section 2.8
Tax Election for Canadian Shareholders
A Canadian Shareholder, who receives Flora Shares pursuant to Section 2.1 as consideration for the disposition of such Canadian Shareholder's Shares and is eligible to make an election pursuant to section 85 of the ITA (and any analogous provision of applicable provincial income tax law) may request that Flora make a joint income tax election pursuant to section 85 of the ITA (and any analogous provision of applicable provincial income tax law) with respect to such disposition of such Shares for consideration that includes such Flora Shares, by providing two signed copies of the necessary joint election form to Flora within ninety (90) days of the Effective Date, in the prescribed form, duly completed including with the details of the Shares disposed of by such Canadian Shareholder and the applicable agreed amount (within the prescribed limits pursuant to the ITA) for the purposes of such joint election.  Flora shall, within thirty (30) days of receiving the completed form, sign and return such form to the Canadian Shareholder for filing by such holder with the Canada Revenue Agency (and any applicable provincial tax authority).  None of Vessel nor Flora shall be responsible for the proper completion and filing of any joint election form, and except for the obligation to sign and return the duly completed joint election forms which are received within ninety (90) days of the Effective Date, for any taxes, interest or penalties arising as a result of any failure of a Canadian Holder to properly or timely complete and file any such joint election in the form and manner prescribed by the ITA (or any analogous provision of applicable provincial law).  For purposes of any such joint election pursuant to section 85 of the ITA, the parties hereto agree that the fair market value of the Flora Shares shall be the Flora Share Price.
Section 2.9
Mechanism of Payment of Merger Consideration and Delivery of Certificates.
(a)
The aggregate merger consideration (the "Merger Consideration") shall consist of: (i) EIGHT MILLION U.S. DOLLARS ($8,000,000) in cash (the "Cash Merger Consideration") and (ii) 4,557,318 Flora Shares (the "Stock Merger Consideration"), which includes the consideration to be issued in connection with the Initial Purchase Transaction.
(b)
Promptly following the date hereof, the Sellers' Representative shall distribute to each Vessel Shareholder and holder of Vessel Options an election form ("Election Form"). Each Election Form will permit the Vessel Shareholder and holder of Vessel Options to (i) elect to receive the Per Share Stock Merger Consideration with respect to any number of such holder's Shares specified in the Election Form (rounded down to the nearest whole share), (ii) elect to receive the Per Share Cash Merger Consideration with respect to any number of such holder's Shares specified in the Election Form (rounded down to the nearest whole share), or (iii) indicate that such holder makes no election as to such holder's Shares. Any election
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(c)
will have been properly made only if Vessel has actually received a properly completed Election Form no later than eight (8) Business Days after the date hereof (the "Election Deadline"). A submitted Election Form may be revoked or changed by written notice to Vessel only if such revocation or change is actually received by Vessel by the Election Deadline.  Subject to this Section 2.9, Shares as to which a holder does not submit a properly completed Election Form by the Election Deadline will receive the Per Share Stock Merger Consideration. The Sellers' Representative will make all determinations as to when any election, modification or revocation has been received and whether any such election, modification or revocation has been properly made.
(i)
Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this Agreement, (A) the aggregate amount of cash that Vessel Shareholders and holder of Vessel Options shall have a right to receive pursuant to this Agreement shall be an amount equal to the Cash Merger Consideration, and (B) the aggregate amount of Flora Shares that Vessel Shareholders and holder of Vessel Options shall have a right to receive pursuant to this Agreement Section 2.6(a) shall be an amount equal to the Stock Merger Consideration.
(ii)
If the aggregate number of Shares with respect to which Flora Shares elections are made pursuant to Section 2.9(b) multiplied by the Per Share Stock Merger Consideration would exceed the Stock Merger Consideration, or the aggregate number of Shares with respect to which cash elections are made pursuant to Section 2.9(b) multiplied by the Per Share Cash Merger Consideration would exceed the Cash Merger Consideration, then the Sellers' Representative shall make any adjustments to the allocation of the type of Merger Consideration among the Vessel Shareholders  and holder of Vessel Options such that the aggregate Merger Consideration will be equal to and comprised of the Cash Merger Consideration and the Stock Merger Consideration.
(d)
Vessel and the Sellers' Representative shall prepare and deliver to Flora no later than eight (8) Business Days after the date hereof, a spreadsheet (the "Consideration Allocation Spreadsheet") in a form reasonably acceptable to Flora, which spreadsheet shall be certified by an officer of Vessel, dated as of the Closing Date and set forth all of the following information: (i) as of the Closing Date and immediately prior to the Closing a true and complete list of the record and beneficial holders of issued and outstanding Shares, number of Shares held and the respective certificate numbers thereof, and such holders' respective addresses, email addresses, and taxpayer identification numbers and (ii) the following amounts, calculated in accordance with, applicable Law, Vessel's Organizational Documents and all other contractual requirements on the part of Vessel as of immediately prior to the Closing:  (1) the Per Share Cash Merger Consideration, (2) the Per Share Stock Merger Consideration, (3) the amounts of Merger Consideration to be paid or issued to each Vessel Shareholder in respect of their Shares at the Closing pursuant to the Merger or pursuant to the Initial
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(e)
Purchase Transaction, and (4) any other information requested by Flora's transfer agent.
(f)
From and after the Effective Time, upon a Vessel Shareholder's delivery to the Sellers' Representative of a Letter of Transmittal and Certificate(s) (if applicable) representing (immediately prior to the Effective Time) the Shares held by such Vessel Shareholder set forth in such Letter of Transmittal, such Vessel Shareholder shall be entitled to receive from the Sellers' Representative within five (5) Business Days after such delivery and in exchange therefor, the portion of the Cash Merger Consideration (in cash by check or wire transfer in immediately available funds in accordance with the wire instructions provided by such Vessel Shareholder) and the Stock Merger Consideration that such Vessel Shareholder has the right to receive with respect to the Shares formerly represented by such Certificate (for each such Share, the Per Share Cash Merger Consideration and the Per Share Stock Merger Consideration, as set forth on the Consideration Allocation Spreadsheet), and the Certificate so surrendered shall forthwith be canceled.  No interest or dividends will be paid or accrued on the consideration payable upon the surrender or transfer of any Certificate.  If the consideration provided for herein is to be delivered in the name of a person other than the person in whose name the Certificate was surrendered, it shall be a condition of such delivery that the Certificate so surrendered shall be properly endorsed or otherwise in proper form for transfer accompanied by evidence that any applicable stock transfer Taxes have been paid or are not yet payable.  Until surrendered in accordance with the provisions of this Section 2.9(d), each Certificate (other than those representing Dissenting Shares or Shares to be canceled pursuant to Section 2.6(d)) shall represent, for all purposes after the Effective Time, only the right to receive an amount in cash equal to the portion of the Merger Consideration payable in respect thereof pursuant to Section 2.6(a) in respect of the Shares formerly evidenced by such Certificate, without any interest or dividends thereon.  The Sellers' Representative shall be solely responsible for the allocation and the delivery of the Merger Consideration among the Vessel Shareholders as set forth in the Consideration Allocation Spreadsheet as contemplated by this Agreement and in accordance with the Vessel Organizational Documents, and Flora shall have no responsibility or liability in respect thereof or for any errors or omissions by the Sellers' Representative in connection therewith.  The Sellers' Representative shall promptly deliver to Flora all Certificates and Letters of Transmittal received by the Sellers' Representative in accordance with this Section 2.9(d) and shall provide Flora such evidence as may be requested by Flora as to the distribution of amounts to Vessel Shareholders as contemplated hereby.
(g)
In the event any Certificate shall have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of a lost stock certificate affidavit (in form and substance, including with respect to indemnities and/or bonds, reasonably acceptable to the Surviving Corporation) of that fact by the Person (who shall be the record owner of such Certificate) claiming such Certificate to be lost, stolen or destroyed, the Sellers' Representative will pay such Person in accordance with this Article 2, in exchange for such lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate, the applicable portion of the Merger
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(h)
Consideration attributable to such Certificate as and when required to be paid pursuant to this Agreement.
Section 2.10
Treatment of Vessel Options
(a)
The holders, date of issuance, date of expiry, strike price and number of the Vessel Options outstanding as at the date hereof, as well as whether such holder received the Vessel Option in the capacity of an employee or contractor, are correctly and accurately disclosed in Schedule 2.10(a).
(b)
Within five (5) Business Days after the date hereof, the board of directors of Vessel shall approve, and Vessel shall obtain from each holder of Vessel Options, Vessel Exercise and Cancellation Agreements providing for the exercise (for cash or on a cashless basis) or cancellation (for no consideration) of all outstanding Vessel Options effective immediately before the Closing and conditional upon the subsequent consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(c)
Any exercise or cancellation of Vessel Options shall be subject to any applicable withholding requirements and any payments made in respect of the exercise and/or cancellation of Vessel Options shall be made net of any withholdings or deductions required or permitted by applicable Tax laws and administrative policy of the Canada Revenue Agency or other applicable Law in such manner as may be determined by Vessel.
(d)
Vessel shall adopt any resolutions, provide any required notices and otherwise take such reasonable efforts to (i) effect the treatment of Vessel Options set forth in this Section 2.10 such that each Vessel Option remaining unexercised and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall, by virtue of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and without any further action on the part of the holder thereof or Vessel, be cancelled and no longer be outstanding without payment of any consideration therefor except as provided in this Section 2.10 and (ii)  terminate the Vessel Option Plan, effective as of immediately prior to the Effective Time.
Section 2.11
Dissenting Shares.
(a)
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, Shares that are issued and outstanding immediately prior to the time that is immediately prior to the Effective Time (and, for greater certainty, prior to giving effect to the Initial Purchase Transaction) and that are held by the Vessel Shareholders who did not vote in favor of the Merger and the adoption of this Agreement or consent thereto in writing and with respect to which appraisal rights shall have been duly and properly demanded and perfected in accordance with Section 262 of the DGCL and not effectively withdrawn or forfeited before the Effective Time (collectively, the "Dissenting Shares") shall not be converted into, or represent the right to receive, any portion of the Merger Consideration payable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or, in the case of any such Shares held by Canadian Shareholders, shall not be subject to the Initial Purchase Transaction.
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(b)
Such Vessel Shareholders shall be entitled to receive payment of the appraised value of such Shares held by them in accordance with the provisions of such Section 262 (but only after the value therefor shall have been agreed upon or finally determined pursuant to such provisions). Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Dissenting Shares held by any holder of Dissenting Shares who shall have failed to perfect or who effectively shall have withdrawn or lost their rights to appraisal of such shares under such Section 262 shall thereupon be deemed to have been converted into, and to have become exchangeable for, as of the Effective Time, the right to receive any portion of the Merger Consideration payable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, without any interest thereon, upon surrender, in the manner provided herein, of the Certificate or Certificates that formerly evidenced such shares or the execution and delivery of a lost stock certificate affidavit to Vessel as set forth in Section 2.9(e).  From and after the Effective Time, no Vessel Shareholder who has demanded appraisal rights shall be entitled to vote his, her or its Shares for any purpose or to receive payment of dividends or other distributions on his, her or its shares.
(c)
Vessel shall provide Flora prompt written notice of any demands received by Vessel for appraisal of Shares, any withdrawal of any such demand and any other demand, notice or instrument delivered to Vessel prior to the Effective Time pursuant to the DGCL that relates to such demand, and Flora shall have the opportunity and right to direct all negotiations and proceedings with respect to such demands. Except with the prior written consent of Flora, Vessel shall not make any payment with respect to, or settle or offer to settle, any such demands.
Section 2.12
Withholding.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, Flora, Vessel, the Surviving Corporation, or any of their respective Affiliates, shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from any consideration otherwise payable under the terms of this Agreement such amounts as it is permitted to deduct and withhold pursuant to any provision of law, including those related to or regarding Taxes.  To the extent that amounts are so withheld under any provision of this Agreement, such withheld amounts shall be treated for all purposes of this Agreement as having been paid to the recipients in respect of which such deduction and withholding was made.
Section 2.13
Certain Securities Law Matters.
Vessel and Seller’s Representative acknowledge and agree that any Stock Merger Consideration issuable hereunder will not be registered under the Securities Act, in reliance on one or more exemptions from registration under the Securities Act, including pursuant to Regulation D (if a Vessel Shareholder or holder of Vessel Options is in the United States) or Rule 903 of Regulation S under the Securities Act (if a Vessel Shareholder or holder of Vessel Options is outside the United States), and that Flora’s reliance on such exemptions is predicated on the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of each Vessel Shareholder contained in the Letters of Transmittal delivered in connection with Section 2.9 hereof and of each holder of Vessel Options in the Exercise and Cancellation Agreements delivered in connection with Section 2.10 hereof.
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ARTICLE 3

CLOSING
Section 3.1
Closing Date.
The Closing shall be consummated on November 10, 2021 or such other date and time agreed upon by Flora and Vessel, but in no event later than the second Business Day after the conditions set forth in Article 8 and Article 9 have been satisfied or waived (where permissible), by electronic means.  The date on which the Closing is actually held is referred to herein as the "Closing Date."
Section 3.2
Flora's Closing Date Deliveries.
Subject to fulfillment or waiver (where permissible) of the conditions set forth in Article 8, at the Closing, Flora shall deliver or cause to be delivered:
(a)
to the Sellers’ Representative or, at the discretion of Vessel, the paying agent, which shall be Flora or an entity designated by Flora, in either case for further distribution among the Vessel Shareholders, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Consideration Allocation Spreadsheet, an amount equal to the Cash Merger Consideration;
(b)
to Flora's transfer agent, instructions to issue shares of Flora Shares, represented by book-entry shares, equal to the Stock Merger Consideration;
(c)
to the Sellers' Representative,
(i)
the certificate contemplated by Section 9.1(c), duly executed by an authorized officer of Flora; and
(ii)
lock-up agreements, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Flora and the Sellers' Representative (the "Lock-Up Agreements") with:
(A)
each of the Canadian Lock-Up Shareholders, duly executed by Flora, pursuant to which the Stock Merger Consideration issuable to the Canadian Lock-Up Shareholders shall be subject to a restricted period, of which 20% shall be released on the day that is 40 days following the Closing Date and the remaining 80% shall be released on the day that is 6 months following the Closing Date; and
(B)
the U.S. Lock-Up Shareholder, duly executed by Flora, pursuant to which the Stock Merger Consideration issuable to the U.S. Lock-Up Shareholder shall be subject to a restricted period and shall be released on the day that is 6 months following the Closing Date.
Section 3.3
Vessel's Closing Date Deliveries.
Subject to fulfillment or waiver (where permissible) of the conditions set forth in Article 9, at the Closing Vessel shall deliver to Flora all of the following:
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(a)
copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of Vessel, certified as of a recent date by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(b)
certificate of good standing of Vessel, issued as of a recent date by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;
(c)
certificate of an officer of Vessel dated the Closing Date, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Flora, as to (i) no amendments to Vessel's Certificate of Incorporation since the date of the documents delivered pursuant to clause (a); (ii) attaching a copy of Vessel's Bylaws; (iii) attaching a copy of the resolutions of Vessel's Board of Directors authorizing the execution and performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby; and (iv) attaching incumbency and the signatures of the officers executing this Agreement;
(d)
the certificate contemplated by Section 8.1(c), duly executed by an authorized officer of Vessel and the Sellers' Representative;
(e)
the written resignations and mutual releases of the members of the board of directors of Vessel to take effect upon the Closing;
(f)
a certificate pursuant to Treas. Reg. § 1.897-2(h) and Treas. Reg. § 1.1445-2(c)(3)(i), in a form reasonably satisfactory to Parent dated not more than thirty (30) days prior to the Closing Date and signed by Vessel to the effect that Vessel is not, nor has it been within five (5) years of the date of the certification, a "United States real property holding corporation" as defined in Section 897 of the Code, as well as proof of mailing a copy of such certificate to the IRS within thirty (30) days prior to the Closing Date;
(g)
the Lock-Up Agreements, duly executed by each of the Canadian Lock-Up Shareholders and U.S. Lock-Up Shareholders;
(h)
the Certificate of Merger, duly executed by Vessel;
(i)
the Consideration Allocation Spreadsheet in compliance with Section 5.10;
(j)
Vessel Exercise and Cancellation Agreements, duly executed by each holder of Vessel Options;
(k)
evidence of the payment of all Indebtedness of the Vessel (including executed payoff letters from each appropriate lender in form and substance satisfactory to Flora, and comparable evidence of full satisfaction from other applicable third parties) and the written release and terminations of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens), including recordable releases, effective as of the Closing, relating to the assets of Vessel, executed by the holder of or parties to each such Lien, in form and substance satisfactory to Flora, along with an undertaking to return any collateral in the possession of the holders of such Indebtedness; and
(l)
evidence of the payment of all Transaction Costs.
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ARTICLE 4

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF VESSEL
As an inducement to Flora to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, Vessel represents and warrants to Flora, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date as follows:
Section 4.1
Organization; Capital Structure; Power and Authority.
(a)
Vessel has been duly incorporated and is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.  Vessel is duly qualified to transact business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction where the character of its properties owned or held under lease or the nature of its activities makes such qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing would not have a Material Adverse Effect on Vessel.  Vessel has all requisite corporate power and authority to own or lease and operate its assets and to carry on its business.
(b)
Vessel does not own any Equity Interest in any other Person.
(c)
The authorized capital stock of Vessel consists of 35,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, of which 25,301,440 are issued and outstanding and constitute the Shares.  All of the Shares are duly and validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and nonassessable, were issued and granted in compliance with all applicable Requirements of Law and the Organizational Documents of Vessel, and are owned, beneficially and of record, by the Vessel Shareholders listed on Schedule 1.1 in the respective amounts indicated thereon.  Except for the Vessel Options as set forth on Schedule 2.8 there are no other outstanding Equity Interests of Vessel.  No Equity Interests of Vessel have been issued in violation of preemptive or similar rights.  Except for this Agreement, or as set forth in Schedule 2.8, there are no agreements, arrangements, options, warrants, puts, calls, rights or commitments of any character relating to the issuance, sale, purchase, repurchase, redemption, conversion, exchange, registration, voting or transfer of any Equity Interests of Vessel.  All Vessel Options have been documented with the grant forms provided to Vessel without material deviation from the form.  The terms of the Vessel Option Plan and the applicable agreements for each Vessel Option permit (or will, prior to the Closing Date, be amended to permit) the cancellation and, if applicable, cashing out and termination of Vessel Options as provided in this Agreement.
(d)
The payment of the Merger Consideration to the Seller complies with, and the Consideration Allocation Spreadsheet shall be prepared in accordance with, applicable Law, Vessel's Organizational Documents and all other contractual requirements on the part of Vessel.  The Consideration Allocation Spreadsheet, when prepared, will accurately set forth the information required to be reflected therein pursuant to Section 2.9(c).
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Section 4.2
Authority; No Conflicts.
(a)
Vessel has the corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and to perform this Agreement.  The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement has been duly authorized and approved by all necessary corporate action, subject to receipt of the Vessel Shareholder Approval.  This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by Vessel and is (assuming the valid authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by Flora) the legal, valid and binding obligation of Vessel enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws of general application relating to or affecting creditors' rights and to general equity principles.  The affirmative vote of the Requisite Vessel Shareholders is the only vote, consent, approval or other corporate action of the holders of the Shares, including any other security of Vessel, necessary to obtain the Vessel Shareholder Approval.
(b)
Subject to receipt of the Vessel Shareholder Approval and except as set forth in Schedule 4.2, neither the execution and delivery by Vessel of this Agreement and the consummation by Vessel of any of the transactions contemplated hereby, nor the compliance by Vessel with, or fulfillment by Vessel of, the terms, conditions and provisions hereof or thereof will:
(i)
conflict with, result in a violation or breach of the terms, conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default, an event of default or an event creating rights of acceleration, termination or cancellation or a loss of rights under, or result in the creation or imposition of any Encumbrance upon any of the Shares or any of the assets of Vessel, under (1) the Organizational Documents of Vessel, (2) any note, instrument, mortgage, lease, franchise, financial obligation or other Contract to which Vessel is a party or by which Vessel is bound, (3) any Court Order to which Vessel is a party or by which Vessel is bound or (4) any material Requirements of Law affecting Vessel, other than, in the case of clause (2), (3) or (4) above, any such violations, breaches, defaults, rights, loss of rights or Encumbrances that, individually or in the aggregate, would not have a Material Adverse Effect on Vessel or would not prevent the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated hereby, or
(ii)
require approval, consent, authorization or act of, or the making by Vessel of any material declaration, filing or registration with, any Person, except for (A) compliance with and filings under the Competition Laws (if applicable); (B) approvals, notices, authorizations or consents with respect to Contracts that do not relate to the development, transfer of ownership or in-licensing of any Intellectual Property material to any Product for which Vessel has software support obligations under a Contract as of the Closing Date (other than "commercially available off-the-shelf" licenses).
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Section 4.3
Financial Statements.
Schedule 4.3 contains true and complete copies of the following financial statements (collectively the "Financial Statements"): (i) the unaudited balance sheet, statement of income and statement of cash flows of Vessel for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 and (ii) the unaudited, balance sheet, statement of income and statement of cash flows of Vessel for the eight months ended August 31, 2021 (the "Interim Balance Sheet").  Except as set forth in Schedule 4.3 in all material respects, the Financial Statements (x) have been prepared based on the books and records of Vessel, (y) have been prepared in conformity with GAAP, and (z) present fairly in accordance with GAAP the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flow of Vessel, as of their respective dates and for the respective periods covered thereby.
Section 4.4
Operations Since Interim Balance Sheet Date.
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.4, from August 31, 2021 to the date of this Agreement, there have been no changes in the assets, results of operations or financial condition of Vessel which have had a Material Adverse Effect on Vessel.  Except as set forth in Schedule 4.4, since June 30, 2021 to the date of this Agreement Vessel has conducted its businesses in the ordinary course.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, since August 31, 2021 to the date of this Agreement, except as set forth in Schedule 4.4, Vessel has not:
(a)
sold, leased (as lessor), transferred or otherwise disposed of, or mortgaged or pledged, or imposed or suffered to be imposed any Encumbrance on, any of the assets reflected on the Interim Balance Sheet or any assets acquired by Vessel after the Interim Balance Sheet Date, except for inventory and non-material amounts of personal property sold or otherwise disposed of in the ordinary course of business and except for Permitted Encumbrances;
(b)
cancelled any debts owed to or claims held by it (including the settlement of any claims or litigation) other than (i) in the ordinary course of business or (ii) with respect to any loans made to employees of Vessel; or
(c)
created, incurred or assumed, or agreed to create, incur or assume, any indebtedness for borrowed money or entered into, as lessee, any capitalized lease obligations (as defined in FASB Accounting Standards Codification 840-Leases).
Section 4.5
Taxes.
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.5, (i) all material Tax Returns required to have been filed by or on behalf of Vessel before the date hereof have been properly filed, and each such Tax Return is true, complete and accurate in all material respects; (ii) all income Taxes and all other material Taxes required to be paid by Vessel have been timely paid; (iii) Vessel has not waived or extended in writing any statute of limitations in respect of Taxes of Vessel which waiver is currently in effect; (iv) no audit, investigation or other action with respect to Taxes of Vessel is currently pending or the subject of written notification received by Vessel; (v) Vessel has not been a party to a tax sharing agreement; (vi) Vessel has properly withheld and paid over all Taxes required to have been withheld and paid over in connection with any amounts paid or owing to any employee, independent contractor, or other third party, and has complied with all
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documentation and information reporting requirements in connection therewith; Section 4.6 there are no Encumbrances for Taxes upon any assets of Vessel other than Permitted Encumbrances; and Section 4.7  the Surviving Corporation will not be required to include any material item of income in, or exclude any material item of deduction from, taxable income with respect to any Tax period (or portion thereof) beginning after the Closing Date as a result of any installment sale or open transaction occurring on or prior to the Closing, any change of method of accounting made prior to the Closing or any prepaid amount received or deferred revenue accrued on or prior to the Closing.
Section 4.8
Governmental Permits.
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.6, Vessel (a) owns, holds and possesses all licenses, franchises, permits, privileges, immunities, approvals and all other authorizations from a Governmental Body that are necessary to own, lease and operate its properties and entitle it to conduct its business substantially as conducted (herein collectively called "Governmental Permits"), except for those Governmental Permits as to which the failure to so own, hold or possess would not have a Material Adverse Effect on Vessel, and each such Governmental Permit is in full force and effect, and (b) is in compliance with all Governmental Permits, other than such non-compliance that would not have a Material Adverse Effect on Vessel.
Section 4.9
Real Property.
(a)
Vessel does not own any real property.  Schedule 4.7(a) sets forth a complete and accurate list of each lease or similar agreement under which Vessel is lessee of, or holds or operates, any real property owned by any third Person (the "Leased Real Property").
(b)
As of the date of this Agreement, to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, neither the whole nor any part of any Leased Real Property is subject to any pending Action for condemnation or other taking by any Governmental Body, and, to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, no such condemnation or other taking is threatened.
Section 4.10
Intellectual Property.
(a)
Schedule 4.8(a) contains a true, complete and accurate list of all Registered Intellectual Property, material unregistered trademarks, service marks or trade dress, and social media accounts owned by Vessel, together with a general description of all material Know-how owned by Vessel (all Intellectual Property listed or required to be listed on Schedule 4.8(a) together with all other Intellectual Property that Vessel owns or purports to own, the "Owned Intellectual Property").  Schedule 4.8(a) also includes, in respect of each item of Registered Intellectual Property, as applicable, the patent number, registration number, registration date, filing date, registration or patent date, and status.  Vessel solely owns all right, title and interest in and to all Owned Intellectual Property, free and clear of all Encumbrances (other than Permitted Encumbrances), all Owned Intellectual Property is subsisting, valid and enforceable, and, in respect of any Owned Intellectual Property that is a pending application for Registered Intellectual Property, Vessel has not misrepresented or failed to disclose anymaterial facts or circumstances, or otherwise engaged in any conduct in respect of any such pending application that would adversely affect its validity or enforceability if and when such application is registered or issued.  Vessel has the right to use all Intellectual Property used in, held for use or necessary to conduct its business as currently conducted (the "Business Intellectual Property"), in the manner in which such Business Intellectual Property is currently used or intended to be used in the conduct of its business, which rights will survive the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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(b)
Vessel employs commercially reasonable practices to protect, maintain and defend the Owned Intellectual Property, including paying application, examination, registration, issue, renewal, and maintenance fees that have become due, and including exercising reasonable care to maintain the confidentiality of Know-How included in Owned Intellectual Property and to protect the confidential information and trade secrets of others provided to Vessel in confidence.  No Owned Intellectual Property is or has been subject to any Court Order that restricts, impairs, or otherwise imposes any obligation with respect to the validity, enforceability, disclosure, use, enforcement, prosecution, maintenance, transfer, licensing, or other exploitation of, or that otherwise relates to or affects, any Owned Intellectual Property.  No government funding or university or college facilities were used in the development of any part of the Owned Intellectual Property.
(c)
Schedule 4.8(c) lists all Contracts by which Vessel (i)(A) licensed any Person under any Owned Intellectual Property or sublicensed any Person under any Business Intellectual Property owned by another Person, (B) is licensed under any Intellectual Property owned by another Person, other than Contracts for off the shelf Software licensed on generally available commercial terms for a total annual cost to Vessel, including any maintenance and support costs, of less than $10,000, (C) procured the development of any Intellectual Property, or (D) settled any dispute or released or was released from any claim pertaining to any Intellectual Property, or granted or was the beneficiary of a covenant not to sue or other restrictive covenant or agreement with respect to Intellectual Property, or (ii) is obligated or committed, or has obtained an obligation or commitment from any Person, to enter into a Contract pertaining to any of the categories set forth in subpart (i).
(d)
None of (i) Vessel (including, without limitation, directly, as a contributory infringer, through inducement, or otherwise), (ii) the products sold, offered for sale or currently under development by Vessel, or the development, manufacture or use of any such products, or (iii) the operation of the business of Vessel, has infringed, misappropriated, or otherwise violated, nor does, nor will, infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate, any Intellectual Property of any Person.  There is not and has not been any infringement, misappropriation or other violation by any Person of any Owned Intellectual Property or any unauthorized use or disclosure of any Know-How or other material confidential information included in Owned Intellectual Property.
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(e)
There are no pending Actions, no written threats of Actions (including by an offer to license as a means of avoiding infringement), and, to the  Knowledge of Vessel Management, no threats of Actions against Vessel for which no written notice has been given to Vessel, (i) by any Person against Vessel relating to alleged infringement, misappropriation or other violation by Vessel of any Intellectual Property rights of any third party, challenging Vessel's ownership of or the validity or enforceability of any Owned Intellectual Property, or challenging Vessel's right to use any Business Intellectual Property or (ii) asserted by Vessel against any Person relating to any Owned Intellectual Property, and no such Actions has been pending or threatened within the last six (6) years.  Except as set forth on Schedule 4.8(e), no Registered Intellectual Property included in the Owned Intellectual Property is now or has been involved in any opposition, invalidation, cancellation, inter partes review, or other similar proceeding, no such action has been threatened, and no Registered Intellectual Property owned by Vessel at any time within the last six (6) years has been abandoned, cancelled, or otherwise permitted to expire as a result of or in connection with any such action.
(f)
Each current and former employee of Vessel that has participated in the development, conception, authorship or creation of any the products sold, offered for sale or currently under development by Vessel or any Intellectual Property used or held for use or exploitation by Vessel has assigned or is under a legal obligation to presently assign ownership of rights in such product or Intellectual Property to Vessel.  Each independent consultant or contractor of Vessel that has participated in the development, conception, authorship or creation of any such product or Intellectual Property for Vessel has assigned ownership of all right, title, and interest in and to any Owned Intellectual Property to Vessel and, with respect to any other such Intellectual Property, has granted Vessel a license to use such Intellectual Property in the manner in which Vessel currently uses and intends to use such Intellectual Property in the conduct of its business.  No such current or former employee, independent consultant or contractor is in breach of any of the provisions of any such Contract that relate to Intellectual Property.
(g)
Vessel does not use or employ in the conduct of its business as currently conducted or currently or proposed to be conducted any Intellectual Property developed for or provided to a client or customer of Vessel that Vessel has assigned or is obligated to assign to such client or customer, other than as permitted by Vessel's valid, binding and written agreement with such client or customer.
Section 4.11
Title to Property.
Except for assets disposed of in the ordinary course of business, Vessel has good title to each item of equipment and other tangible personal property reflected on the Interim Balance Sheet as owned by Vessel, free and clear of all Encumbrances, except for Permitted Encumbrances.
Section 4.12
No Violation, Litigation or Regulatory Action.
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.10:
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(a)
to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, other than in respect of United States federal laws applicable to cannabis, Vessel has complied with all applicable Requirements of Law and Court Orders, other than those instances of non-compliance which would not have a Material Adverse Effect on Vessel;
(b)
Vessel is not subject to any outstanding Court Order with respect to which Vessel is subject to any material restrictions or otherwise has any material obligations or liabilities, other than Court Orders of general applicability;
(c)
there are no actions, lawsuits, claims, suits, proceedings or investigations by or before any Governmental Body, mediator or arbitrator (each, an "Action") pending or, to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, threatened by or against Vessel that if determined adversely to Vessel would have a Material Adverse Effect on Vessel; and
(d)
there is no Action pending or, to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, threatened that questions the legality of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 4.13
Contracts.
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.11, Vessel is not a party to or bound by:
(a)
any Contract for the purchase or sale of real property;
(b)
any Contract for the purchase or sale by Vessel of products, supplies, services, assets (tangible or otherwise) or equipment which Vessel reasonably anticipates will involve the payment of more than $100,000 per each Contract-year;
(c)
any loan agreements, promissory notes, indentures, bonds, security agreements, guarantees or obligations for borrowed money or other instruments involving Indebtedness;
(d)
any Contract for capital expenditures or the acquisition of fixed assets in excess of $100,000;
(e)
any Contract that contains potential indemnification or similar obligations or liabilities in excess of $100,000 that was not entered in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;
(f)
any Contract with any Major Customer or Major Supplier (including with respect to Major Suppliers any agreement in excess of $100,000 whether or not such Contract is written);
(g)
any Contract relating to an acquisition or disposition of any Person or any material portion of its assets, under which Vessel has any material outstanding obligations;
(h)
any joint venture or other similar Contract or arrangement;
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(i)
any Contract containing any covenant or provision restricting, limiting or prohibiting Vessel or its Affiliates from engaging in any line or type of business, or geographic area (except for such agreements which would not apply upon and after Closing);
(j)
any consulting or employment Contract that provides for annual compensation exceeding $75,000 per year;
(k)
any Contract settling Actions;
(l)
any Specified Contract containing any direct or indirect "change of control" or similar provision that may be implicated by the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;
(m)
any Contract that grants any "most favored nation", requirements, right of first refusal or offer or similar right or that limits or purports to limit the ability of Vessel to own, operate, sell, transfer, pledge or dispose of any material amount of assets;
(n)
any material Contract with any Governmental Body.
For purposes hereof when the term "Specified" is used in reference to a contract or agreement in this Schedule 4.11, such contract or agreement shall mean a contract or agreement involving a payment of more than $100,000 per Contract year.
Section 4.14
Status of Contracts.
(a)
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.12, each of the leases, contracts, licenses and other Contracts listed in Schedule  4.7(a), Schedule 4.8Schedule 4.11 and Schedule 4.21 (collectively, the "Business Agreements") is, and after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be, (i) valid and binding on Vessel and, to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, the counterparties thereto, and in full force and effect, and (ii) neither Vessel, nor to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, any other party, is in material default under or in breach of any Business Agreement, in each case, except to the extent it would have no Material Adverse Effect on Vessel.
(b)
Vessel has made available to Flora a correct and complete copy of each Business Agreement (including all extensions, amendments and other modifications thereto).
Section 4.15
Employee Benefits.
(a)
Schedule 4.13(a) lists all employee agreements and benefit plans and programs to which Vessel is a party, contributes, sponsors, has entered into or has any liability for the benefit of their employees, both domestic and foreign ("Employees") and former employees or other service providers (or any dependents or beneficiaries thereof) as of the date hereof, including plans, programs, agreements, arrangements or schemes for employment, consulting, pension, retirement, profit sharing, savings, bonus, deferred or incentive compensation, change-in-control, retention, stock options, compensatory equity or equity-linked awards, retiree health, hospitalization, medical, life or disability insurance, sick leave, vacation and paid holiday pay, severance pay, or other compensation or benefits in any form (all such plans, programs, agreements, arrangements and schemes, whether or not included on such Schedule, "Benefit Plans"), except that Schedule 4.13(a) does not list the employment and consulting agreements that will be provided to Flora in accordance with the last sentence of this Section 4.13(a).
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(b)
With respect to each Benefit Plan sponsored by Vessel, Flora has been provided with a true and complete copy, as applicable, of (i) the plan document (including any amendments thereto) or a written summary document of all material terms of any such Benefit Plan that is not in writing, (ii) the most recent summary plan description and any other notice or description provided to employees (as well as any modifications or amendments thereto), (iii) the three most recent copies of such Benefit Plan's actuarial valuations, trustee reports and audited financial statements, (iv) any applicable trust agreements, (v) the three most recent annual reports, with accompanying schedules and attachments, filed with respect to such Benefit Plan required to make such a filing, (vi) the most recently received determination letter, if any, issued by the Internal Revenue Service and each currently pending application for a determination letter with respect to any Benefit Plan that is intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Code, (vii) all material records, notices and filings concerning Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") or Department of Labor audits or investigations within the past three (3) years, and  (viii) the last three years non-discrimination testing for any Benefit Plan intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Code and all corrective actions taken with respect to such testing.
(c)
Vessel has maintained, operated, administered and performed all obligations under the Benefit Plans in compliance with the terms of such Benefit Plans and all applicable laws, including the applicable requirements of ERISA and the Code, in all material respects.  With respect to each Benefit Plan within the past three (3) years, (i) no breaches of fiduciary duty or other failures to act or comply in connection with the administration or investment of the assets of such Benefit Plan have occurred, (ii) no lien has been imposed under the Code, ERISA or any other applicable law, and (iii) no prohibited transactions (within the meaning of Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code) have occurred.  Vessel has not made any filing in respect of any Benefit Plan under the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System or the Department of Labor Delinquent Filer Program.  No Benefit Plan, and neither Vessel nor any Benefit Plan fiduciary with respect to any Benefit Plan, in any case, is the subject of an audit or investigation by the IRS, the Department of Labor, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation or any other Governmental Body, nor is any such audit or investigation pending or, to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, threatened.
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(d)
Schedule 4.13(d) identifies each of the Benefit Plans that is intended to meet the requirements of Section 401(a) of the Code ("Qualified Plans").  Each Qualified Plan has received a favorable determination letter from the IRS, all IRS qualification determination letters remain in effect and have not been revoked and, to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, there are no facts or circumstances that would be reasonably likely to adversely affect the qualified status of any such Qualified Plan.  Each trust established in connection with any Qualified Plan which is intended to be exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(a) of the Code is so exempt, and no fact or event has occurred that would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the exempt status of any such trust.
(e)
Except as set forth on Schedule 4.13(e), no Benefit Plan is, and neither Vessel nor any of its ERISA Affiliates contributes to, or has any liability or obligation, whether fixed or contingent, with respect to (i) Retirement Defined Benefit Arrangement, (ii) any multiemployer plan (within the meaning of Section 3(37) of ERISA), (iii) any single employer plan or other pension plan that is subject to Title IV of ERISA or Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code, (iv) any "multiple employer plan" (within the meaning of Section 413(c) of the Code), or (v) any multiple employer welfare arrangement (within the meaning of Section 3(40) of ERISA).
(f)
Vessel has made, in all material respects, full and timely payment of, or have accrued pending full and timely payment of, all amounts (including all payments, benefits, contributions and premiums related to each Benefit Plan) which are required under the terms of each Benefit Plan and in accordance with applicable law.  Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.13(f), Vessel has no material unfunded liabilities with respect to any Benefit Plan.  For purposes of this Section 4.13(f), unfunded liabilities shall not include earned but unpaid vacation entitlements or other fringe benefits payable in the ordinary course of business.
(g)
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.13(g), other than routine claims for benefits, there are no actions, audits, investigations, suits, or claims pending or, to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, threatened (i) against any of the Benefit Plans or any administrator or fiduciary thereof or against the assets of any of the Benefit Plans, or (ii) by or on behalf of any of the Benefit Plans.  No event has occurred, and there exists no condition or set of circumstances in connection with any of the Benefit Plans as to which Vessel could, directly or indirectly, be subject to any liability under ERISA, the Code or any other applicable law, except liability for benefits claims and funding obligations payable in the ordinary course of business, consistent with past practice.
(h)
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.13(h) neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, either alone or in combination with another event (whether contingent or otherwise) will (i) entitle any current or former employee, consultant, director or other service provider of Vessel to any payment; (ii) increase the amount of compensation or benefits due to any such employee, former employee, consultant, director or other service provider; or (i) accelerate the funding, time of vesting or payment of any compensation, equity award or other right or benefit.
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(i)
With respect Benefit Plan that is a "welfare plan" within the meaning of Section 3(2) of ERISA, (i) each such Benefit Plan for which contributions are claimed as deductions under any provision of the Code is in compliance with all applicable laws and requirements pertaining to such deduction and (ii) any such Benefit Plan that is a "group health plan" (within the meaning of the Code) complies in all material respects and has been operated in compliance in all material respects with the applicable requirements of Part 6 of Subtitle B of Title I of ERISA ("COBRA") and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, as amended, and the regulations and guidance thereunder.  None of the Benefits Plans provides health, accident, disability, life or other welfare benefits to any current or former employees, directors, consultants or retirees of Vessel (or any spouse, beneficiary or dependent of the foregoing) beyond the termination of employment or other service of such employee, director, consultant or retiree, other than health continuation coverage pursuant to COBRA.
(j)
Except as set forth on Schedule 4.13(a), the obligations of all Benefit Plans that provide health, welfare or similar insurance are fully insured by bona fide third-party insurers.  No Benefit Plan is (i) a voluntary employee benefit association under Section 501(a)(9) of the Code, (ii) maintained through a human resources and benefits outsourcing entity, professional employer organization, or other similar vendor or provider, or (iii) maintained or entered into by any Affiliate of Vessel.
(k)
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.13(k), all undisputed consulting, actuarial, trusteeship, accounting, investment and other fees, charges and expenses of whatever nature with respect to Benefit Plans for which an account or invoice has been delivered have been paid in the ordinary course of business.
(l)
There are no actions, audits, investigations, suits or claims pending or, to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, threatened in relation to the provision of immigration or tax assistance by Vessel for or on behalf of any employee.
(m)
Each Benefit Plan which is a "nonqualified deferred compensation" plan within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code has been operated and administered in compliance with Section 409A of the Code, and has been in material documentary compliance with Section 409A of the Code.  No compensation has been or would reasonably be expected to be includable in the gross income of any "service provider" (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) of Vessel as a result of the operation of Section 409A of the Code.  No award (and no agreement or promise by Vessel to make an award) under any Benefit Plan that provides for the granting of equity, equity-based rights, equity derivatives or options to purchase equity (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Vessel Options) has been backdated or has been granted with a purchase price that is less than the fair market value of such equity as of the applicable grant date.
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(n)
Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, either alone or in combination with another event (whether contingent or otherwise) will result in any "parachute payment" under Section 280G of the Code (or any corresponding provision of federal, state, provincial, territorial, local, or foreign Tax law).
(o)
There is no contract, agreement, plan or arrangement to which Vessel is a party which requires Vessel to pay a Tax gross-up, equalization or reimbursement payment to any Person, including without limitation, with respect to any Tax-related payments under Section 409A of the Code or Section 280G of the Code.
Section 4.16
Employee Relations and Agreements.
(a)
Schedule 4.14(a) sets forth a true and complete listing, as of the date hereof, of the names, titles, annual base salary or hourly wage rate, as applicable, date of hire, bonus opportunity, accrued vacation and paid-time-off, principal work location (including country), status as a full-time or part-time employee, status as a regular, contract or temporary employee, and leave status of all employees of Vessel whose annual compensation is in excess of $50,000.  Vessel shall update such Schedule to be current as of a date that is no earlier than ten (10) days prior to the Closing Date and no later than the Closing Date and shall provide such updated schedule to Flora no later than the Closing Date.
(b)
Schedule 4.14(b) contains a list of all independent contractors, consultants, agents or agency employees currently engaged by Vessel at a rate that is likely to exceed $75,000, along with the position, date of retention and rate of remuneration for each such Person.  Vessel has properly classified all of its service providers as either employees or independent contractors and as exempt or non-exempt for all purposes and has made all appropriate filings in connection with services provided by, and compensation paid to, such service providers.  Each such independent contractor, consultant, agent or agency employee has entered into customary covenants regarding confidentiality, non-competition and assignment of intellectual property in such Person's agreement with Vessel.
(c)
Vessel is in compliance, in all material respects, with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations (domestic and foreign) respecting employment, employment practices, pay equity, discrimination in employment, wrongful discharge, collective bargaining, fair labor standards, occupational health and safety, terms and conditions of employment of employees, former employees and prospective employees, wages and hours and any other labor and employment related matters, in each case, with respect to employees, and has withheld all amounts required by law or by agreement to be withheld from the wages, salaries and other payments to employees.  Vessel is not a party to, or otherwise bound by, any consent decree with, or citation from, any Governmental Body relating to employees or employment practices.
(d)
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.14(f), there are no pending Actions against Vessel and, to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, there are no Actions threatened against Vessel, in any case, with respect to any of its current or former employees or otherwise pertaining to the employment of labor, including, without limitation, those relating to the payment of wages (including salary or overtime pay), hours, collective bargaining, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, workers' compensation, and the payment or withholding of taxes.
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Section 4.17
Environmental Matters.
(a)
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.15, and except as would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect on Vessel:
(i)
to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, Vessel (A) possesses all Governmental Permits currently required under Environmental Laws to conduct its business, and (B) is in compliance with the terms and conditions of such Governmental Permits;
(ii)
to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, Vessel is in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws;
(iii)
to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, there are no Actions pending against, and there is no Court Order outstanding against, Vessel under any Environmental Law; and
(iv)
to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, Vessel has not released Hazardous Materials at any Leased Real Property under conditions that would reasonably be expected to result in liability of Vessel under any Environmental Law.
(b)
This Section 4.15 contains the sole representations and warranties made by Vessel Management with respect to Environmental Laws, Hazardous Materials, or any other environmental matter.
Section 4.18
No Undisclosed Liabilities.
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.16 or reflected in the Interim Balance Sheet, to the Knowledge of Vessel Management Vessel has no liabilities (other than liabilities that would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Vessel), except for liabilities (i) reserved against or disclosed in the Financial Statements or the notes thereto, (ii) incurred in the ordinary course of business since the Interim Balance Sheet Date consistent in amount and kind with past practice or (iii) disclosed in this Agreement or any of the Disclosure Schedules.
Section 4.19
Working Capital.
Vessel's Working Capital is not less than $1.0 million as of the date of this Agreement.
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Section 4.20
Condition of Assets.
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.18, the equipment and other tangible personal property of Vessel necessary to operate the business and the buildings and structures located on any Leased Real Property are in all material respects in adequate condition to operate the business of Vessel as it has been conducted (subject to normal wear and tear and required repairs that would not have a Material Adverse Effect on Vessel).
Section 4.21
Customers and Suppliers.
Schedule 4.19 sets forth a complete list, as of the date hereof, of names and addresses of the five largest customers of Vessel (collectively, the "Major Customers") and the five largest suppliers of Vessel  (collectively, the "Major Suppliers"), measured in each case by dollar volume of purchases or sales during the twelve months ended June 30, 2021, and the dollar amount of purchases or sales which each such Major Customer or Major Supplier represented during the twelve months ended June 30, 2021.  Except as set forth in Schedule 4.19, no Major Supplier or Major Customer has, during the last twelve (12) months through the date hereof, materially decreased, or materially changed the terms of, or, to the Knowledge of Vessel Management, threatened to cease, materially decrease or materially change the terms of, its provision of services, purchases or receipt of supplies to or from Vessel.
Section 4.22
Insurance.
Vessel currently maintains policies of general liability and property, workers' compensation and other forms of insurance, as applicable, in such amounts and against such risks and losses, and including such levels of self-insured retention, as are required and shall use reasonable efforts to keep such insurance or comparable insurance in full force and effect through the Closing Date.
Section 4.23
Related Party Transactions.
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.21(a) and except for compensation, benefits received in the ordinary course of business by employees, directors or consultants of Vessel, there are no material agreements or Contracts between Vessel and any Person who is or was an officer, director, equity holder or Affiliate of Vessel or any Affiliate or any member of the "immediate family" (as such term is defined in Item 404 of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act) of any of the foregoing or any entity of which any of the foregoing is an Affiliate (each such Contract and any Contract or obligation listed on Schedule 4.21(b), an "Affiliate Agreement"), and no such Person has any material interest in any asset, right or property of or used by Vessel.  Schedule 4.21(b) lists all material Contracts or other binding arrangements providing compensation, benefits, advances, loans or other payments made or to be made to any of the foregoing Persons that are in effect or that were in effect during the past year, to the extent not listed on Schedule 4.21(a).
Section 4.24
No Brokers.
Except as set forth in Schedule 4.22, neither Vessel nor any Person acting on Vessel's behalf has incurred, paid or become obligated to pay any fee or commission to any broker, finder or intermediary for or on account of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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ARTICLE 5

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF FLORA
As an inducement to Vessel to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, Flora represents and warrants to Vessel, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date, as follows:
Section 5.1
Organization of Flora.
(a)
Flora is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization.  Flora is duly qualified to transact business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction where the character of its properties owned or held under lease or the nature of its activities makes such qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing would not have a Material Adverse Effect on Flora.  Flora has all requisite power and authority to own or lease and operate its assets and to carry on its businesses.
(b)
The authorized capital of Flora consists of an unlimited number of Flora Shares.  As September 24, 2021, there were (i) 45,428,485 Flora Shares issued and outstanding, (ii) options providing for the issuance of 4,458,881 Flora Shares upon the exercise thereof; (iii) warrants providing for the issuance of 6,488,000 Flora Shares upon the exercise thereof.  Other than as disclosed in the Flora Public Record, Flora has no other outstanding agreement, subscription, warrant, option, right or commitment or other right or privilege (whether by law, pre-emptive or contractual), nor has it granted any right or privilege capable of becoming an agreement, subscription, warrant, option, right or commitment, obligating it to issue or sell any Flora Shares or other securities, including any security or obligation of any kind convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for any Flora Shares or other security other than any rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments which would not have a Material Adverse Effect on Flora.  Flora Shares are listed for trading on the Nasdaq Global Market and, except for such listing and trading, no securities of Flora are listed or quoted for trading on any other stock or securities exchange or market or registered under any securities laws.
Section 5.2
Authority of Flora; Conflicts.
(i)
Flora has the power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement.  The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement has been duly authorized and approved by Flora's Board of Directors and does not require any further authorization or consent of Flora or its stockholders.  This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by Flora and (assuming the valid authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by Vessel and the Sellers' Representative) is the legal, valid and binding agreement of Flora enforceable in accordance with its terms, in each case subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
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(ii)
moratorium and similar laws of general application relating to or affecting creditors' rights and to general equity principles.
(iii)
Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Flora or the consummation by Flora of any of the transactions contemplated hereby nor compliance by Flora with or fulfillment of the terms, conditions and provisions hereof will  (with or without notice or lapse of time or both), assuming the receipt of all necessary consents and approvals and the filing of all necessary documents as described in Section 5.2(ii)(B):
(A)
conflict with, result in a violation or breach of the terms, conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default, an event of default or an event creating rights of acceleration, termination or cancellation or a loss of rights under (1) the Organization Document of Flora, (2) any note, instrument, mortgage, lease, franchise, financial obligation or other contract or agreement to which Flora is a party or any of its properties is subject or by which Flora is bound, (3) any Court Order to which Flora is a party or by which it is bound or (4) any material Requirements of Law applicable to or affecting Flora, other than, in the case of clauses (2), (3) or (4) above, any such violations, breaches, defaults, rights or loss of rights that, individually or in the aggregate, would not materially impair the ability of Flora to perform its obligations hereunder or prevent the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated hereby, or
(B)
require approval, consent, authorization or act of, or the making by Flora of any material declaration, filing or registration with, any Person, except for compliance with and filings under the Competition Laws (as applicable).
Section 5.3
No Violation, Litigation or Regulatory Action.
Except as set forth in the Flora Public Record:
(a)
there are no Actions pending or, to the knowledge of Flora, threatened against Flora which are reasonably expected to materially impair the ability of Flora to perform its obligations hereunder or prevent the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated hereby; and
(b)
there is no Action pending or, to the knowledge of Flora, threatened that questions the legality of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 5.4
 Flora Financial Statements.
The Flora Financial Statements have been, and all financial statements of Flora which are publicly disseminated by Flora in respect of any subsequent periods prior to the Effective Date will be, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as 
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issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IFRS") (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto and subject, in the case of the Flora Unaudited Financial Statements, to normal and recurring year-end adjustments that, would not be reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect on Flora) applied on a basis consistent with those of previous periods and in accordance with applicable Laws in all material respects.  Flora Financial Statements, together with the related management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations in the case of the Flora Audited Financial Statements, present fairly, in all material respects,  the consolidated financial condition of Flora and its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, as at the respective dates thereof and the consolidated results of operations changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows of Flora for the periods covered thereby.  Flora does not intend to correct or restate, nor, to the knowledge of Flora is there any basis for any correction or restatement of, any aspect of any of Flora Financial Statements (other than any corrections or restatement required as a result of changes in IFRS that have retroactive application).
Section 5.5
Absence of Certain Changes.
Since June 30, 2021, except as disclosed in the Flora Public Record:
(a)
Flora and its subsidiaries have conducted their respective businesses only in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, except for the transactions contemplated hereby; and
(b)
there has not been any event, occurrence, development or state of circumstances or facts that has had or would be reasonably expected to require the filing of a material change report under applicable securities laws or have a Material Adverse Effect.
Section 5.6
Securities Laws Matters.
Flora has filed in a timely manner all documents that Flora was required to file with the SEC pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Act. As of their respective filing dates, all documents filed by Flora with the SEC (the "SEC Documents") complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder. None of the SEC Documents as of their respective dates contained any untrue statement of material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.  None of the SEC Documents is the subject of ongoing SEC review or outstanding SEC investigation and there are no outstanding or unresolved comments received from the SEC with respect to any of the Flora SEC Documents.  Flora Shares are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market. Flora is in compliance with all applicable listing and corporate governance rules of the Nasdaq Global Market and has taken no action designed to, or likely to have the effect of, terminating the registration of Flora Shares under the Securities Act or delisting the Shares from the Nasdaq Global Market, nor has Flora received any notification that the SEC or the Nasdaq Global Market is contemplating terminating such registration or listing.  Flora is not registered and is not required to be registered as an "investment company" under the United States Investment Company Act of 1940.
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Section 5.7
Financial Ability.
At the Closing Flora will have sufficient funds available to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, including to pay the Cash Merger Consideration and all related fees and expenses for which Flora will be responsible.
Section 5.8
No Brokers.
Except as set forth in Schedule 5.8, neither Flora nor any Person acting on its behalf has paid or become obligated to pay any fee or commission to any broker, finder or intermediary for or on account of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 5.9
Flora Shares.
All shares of the Stock Merger Consideration will be, when issued, duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid, and non-assessable, and not subject to any pre-emptive rights.
Section 5.10
Acknowledgement and Representations by Flora.
Without limiting and subject to Vessel's representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, (x) Flora acknowledges and agrees that it has conducted its own independent review and analysis of, and, based thereon, has formed an independent judgment concerning, the business, assets, condition, operations and prospects of Vessel, and to Flora's knowledge, it has been furnished with or given full access to such information about Vessel and its business and operations as Flora has requested, and (y) in entering into this Agreement, Flora has relied solely upon its own investigation and analysis and the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of Vessel set forth in this Agreement.
 
ARTICLE 6

ACTION PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE
The respective parties hereto covenant and agree to take the following actions between the date hereof and the Closing Date:
Section 6.1
Access to Information.
Vessel shall afford to the officers, employees and authorized representatives of Flora (including independent public accountants and attorneys) reasonable access during normal business hours, upon reasonable advance notice, to the offices, properties, employees and business and financial records of Vessel to the extent Flora shall reasonably deem necessary or desirable and shall furnish to Flora or its authorized representatives such additional information concerning Vessel as shall be reasonably requested; provided, however, that Vessel shall not be required to violate any obligation of confidentiality to which Vessel is subject or to waive any privilege which it may possess in discharging its obligations pursuant to this Section 6.1.
Section 6.2
Notification.
From the date hereof until the Closing, Vessel shall disclose to Flora in writing any material variances from its representations and
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warranties contained in Article 4 and promptly upon discovery thereof; such disclosures, solely to the extent made in order to disclose matters that first occurred after the date of this Agreement (other than as a result of a breach of any covenant or agreement in this Agreement (including Section 6.4) by Vessel) ("New Facts"), if delivered to Flora at least ten (10) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, shall amend and supplement the Disclosure Schedules in the form of "Updated Schedules" delivered to Flora.  The disclosure of New Facts by Vessel pursuant to this Section 6.2, solely to the extent Updated Schedules with respect to such New Facts have been delivered to Flora at least ten (10) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, shall be deemed to modify each and every one of the representations and warranties of Vessel under this Agreement as of the Closing Date and in no event will Vessel have any liability to Flora based upon, arising out of or otherwise in respect of any New Fact pursuant to this Agreement; provided, however, that if the New Fact that is included in the Updated Schedules causes any of the representations or warranties of Vessel made hereunder not to be true and correct (disregarding the effect of the Updated Schedules), Flora shall have the right to terminate this Agreement (exercisable at any time by providing written notice to Vessel to that effect, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Article 10).
Section 6.3
Consents of Third Parties.
(a)
Vessel and Flora will act diligently and reasonably in attempting to secure, before the Closing Date, the consent, approval or waiver, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the other party, required to be obtained from any party (other than a Governmental Body) to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as set forth on Schedule 6.3(a); provided, however, that such action shall not include any requirement of Flora, Vessel or any of their respective Affiliates to expend money, commence or participate in any litigation or offer or grant any accommodation (financial or otherwise) to any third party.  Without limiting the foregoing and subject to the proviso in the preceding sentence, (i) with respect to any Leased Real Property that pursuant to the terms of its lease a notice to (but not the consent or approval of) the landlord is required in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, Vessel shall give such notice (in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Flora) prior to the Closing Date, and (ii) with respect to any Leased Real Property that pursuant to the terms of its lease the consent or approval of the landlord is required in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, Vessel shall use reasonable efforts to obtain such consent or approval (in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Flora) prior to the Closing Date, provided that neither Vessel, nor any of its Affiliates shall be required to expend money, commence or participate in any litigation or offer or grant any accommodation (financial or otherwise) to obtain such consents.
(b)
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, Vessel and Flora agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable to consummate and make effective, in the most expeditious manner practicable, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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Section 6.4
Operations Prior to the Closing Date.
(a)
Except as otherwise expressly contemplated by this Agreement or with the prior written consent of Flora (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), from the date hereof until the Closing, Vessel shall: (i) conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices; and (ii) use its commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact in all material respects the business organization, Intellectual Property (and rights with respect thereto), goodwill, and relationships with customers and suppliers with which it has significant business relationships.
(b)
From the date hereof until the Closing, except as (i) otherwise expressly contemplated by this Agreement, the Disclosure Schedules or the Capital Budget or (ii) consented to in writing by Flora, Vessel shall not:
(iii)
amend its Organizational Documents;
(iv)
other than pursuant to the Vessel Exercise and Cancellation Agreements, issue, transfer or sell any Equity Interests of Vessel;
(v)
declare, set aside, make or pay any dividends or other distributions with respect to any of its Equity Interest;
(vi)
adopt a plan of complete or partial liquidation, dissolution, merger, consolidation or recapitalization;
(vii)
commence, waive, settle or satisfy any material claim or Action;
(viii)
other than the Transaction Costs, incur Indebtedness in excess of $50,000 individually or $100,000 in the aggregate or make any loans, advances or capital contributions to, or investments in, any Person other than Vessel;
(ix)
except as required to comply with applicable Requirements of Law or the terms of any Benefit Plan disclosed on Schedule 4.13(a):
(A)
hire any employee, consultant or director, other than in ordinary course with annual compensation in excess of $50,000;
(B)
promise, increase or establish any compensation or benefits of, or pay or grant any bonus, severance pay, or equity-linked awards to, any current or former director, officer, employee or consultant of Vessel;
(C)
pay to any current or former director, officer, employee or consultant of Vessel any benefit not provided for under any Benefit Plan other than the payment of annual base salaries or hourly wages (as applicable) in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and applicable law;
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(D)
other than pursuant to the exercise of Vessel Options, grant any equity or equity-linked awards under any Benefit Plan (including the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock-based or stock-related awards, performance units, restricted stock units or restricted stock);
(E)
take any action to fund or in any other way secure the payment of compensation or benefits under any Benefit Plan;
(F)
accelerate the vesting or payment of any compensation or benefit (whether under any Benefit Plan or otherwise); or
(G)
enter into, adopt, amend, modify or terminate any Benefit Plan.
(x)
subject any of the properties or assets (whether tangible or intangible) Vessel to any Encumbrances, except for Permitted Encumbrances;
(xi)
sell, transfer, lease, license, pledge, abandon, fail to maintain or encumber any tangible or intangible assets of Vessel (including Intellectual Property), except (A) pursuant to a Business Agreement in existence as of the date of this Agreement, (B) Permitted Encumbrances, and (C) in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;
(xii)
enter into commitments for capital expenditures in excess of $50,000 individually or $100,000 in the aggregate;
(xiii)
enter into, or agree to enter into, any merger or consolidation with any Person;
(xiv)
(A) enter into any Contract that would be a Business Agreement if entered into prior to the date of this Agreement, other than any such Contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, or (B) modify, supplement, amend, terminate (except termination due to expiration of a Contract in accordance with its terms) or grant a waiver under any Business Agreement, other than (except in the case of an Affiliate Agreement) in the ordinary course of business;
(xv)
enter into any material joint venture, partnership or other similar commitment, without Flora's consent;
(xvi)
acquire any Person or any material portion of its assets;
(xvii)
make any change in any method of accounting or accounting practice or policy, except to the extent required by Requirements of Law or GAAP;
(xviii)
make or change any Tax election, settle or compromise any Tax claim, change any annual Tax accounting period or any method of Tax accounting, enter into any closing agreement relating to Taxes, or consent to any extension of a statute of limitations applicable to Taxes, except to the extent required to comply with applicable Requirements of Law;
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(xviiii)
(A) delay or cancel, other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, any of Vessel's (x) payment of accounts payable or any other liability to suppliers, vendors or others, (y) purchase of goods or services, or (z) the replacement of inoperable, worn out or obsolete assets with assets of comparable quality, or (B) accelerate the collections of accounts receivable or any other rights of Vessel, other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice; or
(xx)
agree or commit or resolve to do any of the foregoing.
Section 6.5
Exclusive Dealing.
During the period from the date of this Agreement through the Closing or the earlier termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.1, Vessel shall not take any action to encourage, initiate or engage in discussions or negotiations with, or provide any information to, any Person (other than Flora and its Affiliates) concerning any purchase of the shares of capital stock of Vessel or any merger, sale of substantial assets or similar transaction involving Vessel (other than assets sold in the ordinary course of business).
 
ARTICLE 7

ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS
Section 7.1
Tax Matters.
(a)
Tax Returns.
(i)
The Sellers' Representative shall prepare and timely file or cause to be prepared and timely filed when due (taking into account all extensions properly obtained) all Income Tax Returns required to be filed by or with respect to Vessel with respect to Pre-Closing Periods that are due after the Closing Date and the Sellers' Representative, on behalf of the Vessel Shareholders, shall timely remit, or cause to be remitted, any Taxes due in respect of such Tax Returns.  Flora shall timely prepare and file or cause to be timely prepared and filed when due (taking into account all extensions properly obtained) all other Tax Returns that are required to be filed by or with respect to Vessel after the Closing Date with respect to taxable periods (or portions thereof) ending on or before the Closing Date, and Flora shall remit, or cause to be remitted, any Taxes due in respect of such Tax Returns.  With respect to Tax Returns to be filed by the Sellers' Representative or Flora pursuant to the preceding sentences that relate to taxable years or periods ending on or before the Closing Date, to the extent permitted by applicable law, such Tax Returns shall be filed in a manner consistent with past practice and no position shall be taken, election made or method adopted that is inconsistent with positions taken, elections made or methods used in prior periods in filing such Tax Returns
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(including any such position, election or method which would have the effect of (A) accelerating income to periods for which the Vessel Shareholders are liable or deferring deductions to periods for which Flora is liable or (B) deferring income to periods for which Flora is liable or accelerating deductions to periods for which the Vessel Shareholders are liable), except as required by Law or pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.  Income Tax Returns or other annual Tax Returns prepared by Flora or the Sellers' Representative pursuant to this Section 7.1(a)(i) shall be submitted to the Sellers' Representative (in the case of Flora prepared Tax Returns) and to Flora (in the case of the Sellers' Representative prepared Tax Returns) not later than twenty (20) days prior to the due date (including extensions) for filing such Tax Returns (or, if such due date is within thirty (30) days following the Closing Date, as promptly as practicable following the Closing Date) for review and approval by the other party prior to the due date, which approval may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.  The approval shall be deemed to have been granted if it is not explicitly withheld within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the draft Tax Return.  The Sellers' Representative, on behalf of the Vessel Shareholders, shall pay to Flora Taxes which are payable with any Tax Return to be filed by Flora pursuant to this Section 7.1(a) upon the written request of Flora, setting forth in reasonable detail the computation of the amount owed by the Vessel Shareholders, as the case may be, but in no event later than five (5) Business Days prior to the due date for paying such Taxes.
(ii)
For purposes of this Section 7.1(a), the portion of the Taxes that are allocable to the Vessel Shareholders with respect to the portion of a Straddle Period ending on the Closing Date shall (x) in the case of property, ad valorem and other Taxes imposed on a periodic basis, be deemed to be the amount of such Tax for the entire Tax period multiplied by a fraction the numerator of which is the number of days in the Tax period ending as of the Closing Date and the denominator of which is the number of days in the entire Tax period, and (y) in the case of any Tax based upon or related to income, gains, receipts, gross margins, employment, sales, use, or other Taxes imposed on a non-periodic basis reasonably allocable using a closing-of-the-books approach, be deemed equal to the amount that would be payable if the relevant Tax period ended as of the Closing Date pursuant to an interim closing-of-the-books.  Any credits relating to a Straddle Period shall be taken into account as though the relevant Tax period ended on the Closing Date.  All determinations necessary to give effect to the allocations described in this Section 7.1(a)(ii) shall be made in a manner consistent with the prior practice, except for changes required by Law or fact.
(b)
Assistance and Cooperation.  After the Closing Date, the Sellers' Representative and Flora shall (and shall cause their respective Affiliates to):
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(i)
assist the other party in preparing any Tax Returns which such other party is responsible for preparing and filing in accordance with Section 7.1(a);
(ii)
cooperate fully in preparing for any audits of, or disputes with taxing authorities regarding, any Tax Returns of Vessel;
(iii)
make available to the other and to any taxing authority as reasonably requested all information, records, and documents relating to Taxes of Vessel; and
(iv)
timely sign and deliver such certificates or forms as may be necessary or appropriate to establish an exemption from (or otherwise reduce), or file Tax Returns or other reports with respect to, Taxes described in Section 2.12 (Withholding) and Section 7.1(c) (Transfer Taxes).
(c)
Transfer Taxes.  All transfer, documentary, sales, use, stamp, registration and other similar Taxes and all conveyance fees, recording charges and other fees and charges (including any penalties and interest) incurred in connection with consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement ("Transfer Taxes") shall be paid by the Sellers' Representative, on behalf of the Vessel Shareholders when due. The Sellers' Representative will, at the Vessel Shareholders' expense, file all necessary Tax Returns and other documentation with respect to all such Transfer Taxes, and if required by applicable law, Flora will, and will cause its Affiliates to, join in the execution of any such Tax Returns and other documentation.  Flora and the Sellers' Representative agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain any certificate, including a resale certificate, or other document from any Governmental Body as may be necessary to mitigate, reduce or eliminate any Tax that could be imposed (including, but not limited to, with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby).  
(d)
The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the Shares are not "taxable Canadian property" within the meaning of the ITA.
Section 7.2
Contact with Customers and Suppliers.
Flora hereby agrees that it is not authorized to and shall not (and shall not permit any of its employees, agents, representatives or Affiliates to) contact any non-management employee, franchisee, customer, supplier, distributor or other material business relation of Vessel prior to the Closing in connection with any matter relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement without the prior consent of Vessel.
Section 7.3
Appointment of the Sellers' Representative.
(a)
The Parties have appointed, and immediately upon, and pursuant to and by virtue of the execution of the Vessel Shareholder Consent by the Requisite Vessel Shareholders, and without the requirement of further action on the part of any Vessel Shareholder, each Seller shall be deemed to have consented to the appointment of James Choe as the "Sellers' Representative" to act as such Seller's true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent and authorizes the Sellers' Representative acting for and on behalf of such Seller and in such Seller's name, place and stead, in any and all capacities to do and perform every act and thing required or permitted to be done in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, as fully to all intents and purposes as such Seller might or could do in person, including:
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(i)
to take any and all action on behalf of the Sellers from time to time as the Sellers' Representative may deem necessary or desirable to fulfill the interests and purposes of this Agreement (including this Section 7.3) and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, and to engage agents and representatives (including accountants and legal counsel) to assist in connection therewith;
(ii)
to take any and all action on behalf of the Sellers from time to time as the Sellers' Representative may deem necessary or desirable to make or enter into any waiver, amendment, agreement, opinion, certificate or other document contemplated by this Agreement or otherwise related to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby (including the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement);
(iii)
to deliver all notices required or permitted to be delivered by the Sellers; and
(iv)
to receive all notices required or permitted to be delivered to the Sellers.
(b)
Each of the Sellers grants unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing necessary or desirable to be done in connection with the matters described above, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the Sellers' Representative may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  Each of the Sellers further acknowledges and agrees that, upon execution of this Agreement, with respect to any delivery by the Sellers' Representative of any waiver, amendment, agreement, opinion, certificate or other documents executed by the Sellers' Representative pursuant to this Section 7.3, such Seller shall be bound by such documents as fully as if such Seller had executed and delivered such documents.
(c)
The Sellers' Representative shall not have by reason of this Agreement a fiduciary relationship in respect of any Seller, (i) the Sellers' Representative shall not be liable to any Seller for any action taken or omitted by it or him hereunder or under any other document hereunder, or in connection therewith, except that the Sellers' Representative shall not be relieved of any liability imposed by law for gross negligence or willful misconduct, (ii) the Sellers' Representative shall not be liable to any Seller for any apportionment or distribution of payments made by it in good faith, and if any such apportionment or distribution is subsequently determined to have been made in error, the sole recourse of any Seller to whom payment was due, but not made, shall be to recover from the other Sellers any payment in excess
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of the amount to which they are determined to have been entitled, and (iii) the Sellers' Representative shall not be required to make any inquiry concerning either the performance or observance of any of the terms, provisions or conditions of this Agreement.  Each of the Sellers acknowledges and agrees that the Sellers' Representative shall not be obligated to take any actions and shall be entitled to take such actions as the Sellers' Representative deems appropriate in such Sellers' Representative's sole discretion.
(d)
Flora may deal exclusively with the Sellers' Representative on any matters relating any Seller's interest in this Agreement, all other Transaction Documents to which the Sellers' Representative is a party or otherwise in connection with any of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and shall be entitled to unconditionally rely on the Sellers' Representative's authority and assume that any action taken or omitted, or any document executed by, the Sellers' Representative in respect of the Sellers under or pursuant to this Agreement or the other Transaction Documents to which the Sellers' Representative is a party or in connection with any of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby has been unconditionally authorized by each of the Sellers to be taken, omitted to be taken, or executed on their behalf, without any independent verification or investigation, so that each of the Sellers will be legally bound thereby as if such Seller had taken such action or omitted to take such action.   Flora and, from and after the Closing, Vessel is hereby relieved from any liability to any Person (including any Seller) for any acts done by or on behalf of Flora and, from and after the Closing, Vessel in accordance with such action, omission or execution of the Sellers' Representative, and each of the Sellers agrees not to institute any claim, lawsuit, arbitration or other Action against Flora or any of its Affiliates and Representatives alleging that the Sellers' Representative did not have the authority to act on behalf of each of the Sellers in connection with any such action, omission or execution.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, delivery of any amounts owing to any Seller pursuant this Agreement to the Sellers' Representative shall be deemed for all purposes hereunder delivery of such amounts to such Seller.  No modification or revocation of the power of attorney granted by the Sellers herein to the Sellers' Representative to serve as the Sellers' Representative shall be effective as against Flora or any of its respective Affiliates and Representatives until Flora has received a document signed by all of the Sellers effecting said modification or revocation.
Section 7.4
Brokers.
Without limiting anything contained in this Agreement (including with respect to Transaction Costs), each party shall be responsible for the payment of any amounts that such party or any Person acting on behalf of such party has become obligated to pay to any broker, finder or intermediary for or on account of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 7.5
Appointment of Nominee to Flora's Board of Directors.
For a period of three (3) years following the Closing, the Sellers' Representative shall have the right to nominate one designee to stand for election as a member of Flora's Board of Directors and Flora shall recommend such nominee to its shareholders for election at its annual shareholders meetings; provided that any such subsequent nominee shall be subject to review and qualification by Flora's Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.
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Section 7.6
Indemnities and Directors' and Officers' Insurance
(a)
After the Effective time, Flora agrees to cause Vessel and its successors to honor its obligations pursuant to indemnities provided or available to past and present officers and directors of Vessel pursuant to the provisions of the Organizational Documents of Vessel and any written indemnity agreements which have been entered into between Vessel and its officers and directors, in each case as in effect immediately prior to the Closing.
(b)
Prior to the Closing Date, Vessel shall secure "run off" directors' and officers' liability insurance for its officers and directors, at its own expense, covering claims made prior to or within six (6) years after the Closing Date and Flora agrees to cause Vessel not to take or permit any action to be taken by or on behalf of Vessel to terminate or adversely affect such directors' and officers' insurance.
Section 7.7
Information Statement
Vessel shall prepare and deliver to the Vessel Shareholders an information statement for the Vessel Shareholders describing the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the Merger, including any and all information required by applicable Laws.  Such information statement, in the form delivered to the Vessel Shareholders, together with any and all amendments or supplements thereto, is herein referred to as the "Information Statement".  The Information Statement and any other materials submitted to the Vessel Shareholders in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to prior review and approval by Flora, which approval shall not be unreasonably delayed or withheld. The obligations of this Section 7.7 are a condition and inducement of Flora and Acquisition Sub to enter into this Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
Section 7.8
Section 280G.
(a)
Vessel shall solicit and obtain, prior to the initiation of the requisite stockholder approval procedure set forth in Section 7.8(b), a waiver from each person whom Vessel reasonably believes is, with respect to Vessel, a “disqualified individual” (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder), as determined immediately prior to the initiation of the requisite stockholder approval set forth in Section 7.8(b), and who might otherwise have, receive, or have the right or entitlement to receive a parachute payment under Section 280G of the Code as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(b)
Promptly following the execution of this Agreement and after Vessel’s receipt of the waivers described in Section 7.8(a), Vessel shall submit to its stockholders for approval (in a manner that satisfies the applicable requirements of Section 280G(b)(5)(B) of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder and is reasonably satisfactory to
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Flora) by such number of stockholders as is required by Section 280G(b)(5)(B) of the Code so as to render the parachute payment provisions of Section 280G of the Code inapplicable to any and all payments, benefits, accelerated vesting, options and/or stock provided pursuant to contracts or arrangements that have been waived in accordance with Section 7.8(a) and that might otherwise result, separately or in the aggregate, in the payment of any amount and/or the provision of any benefit that would not be deductible by reason of Section 280G of the Code (which determination shall be made by Vessel and shall be subject to review and approval by Flora, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) (such payments and/or benefits, the “Waived 280G Benefits”).  If any of the Waived 280G Benefits fail to be approved as contemplated above, such Waived 280G Benefits shall not be made or provided.  No later than five (5) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, Vessel shall deliver to Flora evidence that a vote of the Vessel stockholders was solicited in accordance with the foregoing provision of this Section 7.8(b) and that either (i) the requisite number of votes of the Vessel stockholders was obtained with respect to the Waived 280G Benefits (the “280G Approval”) or (ii) the 280G Approval was not obtained, and, as a consequence, the Waived 280G Benefits shall not be made or provided.
 
ARTICLE 8

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF FLORA
The obligations of Flora under this Agreement shall, at the option of Flora, be subject to the satisfaction, on or prior to the Closing Date, of the following conditions:
Section 8.1
No Misrepresentation or Breach of Covenants and Warranties.
(a)
Vessel and the Sellers' Representative shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all covenants and agreements herein required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with prior to the Closing (including delivery of the items set forth in Section 3.3).
(b)
Each of the representations and warranties of Vessel contained in this Agreement (as modified by the Disclosure Schedules but excluding any Updated Schedules delivered to Flora pursuant to Section 6.2) shall be true and correct as of the Closing as though made at the Closing (except to the extent that they expressly relate to an earlier date, in which case, as of such date), except for changes permitted by Section 6.2 of this Agreement or expressly consented to in writing by Flora, other than failures of representations and warranties to be true and correct in all respects (without giving effect to any limitation or qualification as to "materiality" (including the word "material") or "Material Adverse Effect" set forth herein) as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect on Vessel.
(c)
There shall have been delivered to Flora a certificate to such effect, dated the Closing Date, signed by a duly authorized officer of Vessel and the Sellers' Representative, on behalf of each Seller, which certificate shall also certify to the satisfaction of the condition set forth in Section 8.2.
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Section 8.2
No Material Adverse Effect.
Between the date hereof and the Closing Date, there shall not have been any Material Adverse Effect of Vessel.
Section 8.3
No Restraint.
No injunction or restraining order shall have been issued by any court of competent jurisdiction and be in effect which restrains or prohibits any material transaction contemplated hereby.
Section 8.4
Governmental Approvals.
No Governmental Body shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any statute, rule, regulation, injunction or other order which is in effect and (x) has the effect of making the transactions contemplated by this Agreement illegal or otherwise restraining or prohibiting the consummation of such transactions or (y) would materially restrict or interfere with the operation of the business of Vessel after the Closing or would have a Material Adverse Effect, and no action or proceeding before any court or Governmental Body shall be pending wherein an unfavorable judgment, decree or order would prevent the performance of this Agreement or the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated hereby, declare unlawful the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or cause such transactions to be rescinded.
Section 8.5
Vessel Shareholder Consent.
At the Closing, Vessel Shareholders representing at least 90% of the outstanding Shares shall have executed the Vessel Shareholder Consent and duly executed and delivered to Vessel or the Sellers' Representative a letter of transmittal which will be delivered to Flora.
Section 8.6
Third Party Consents.
Flora shall have received written evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that all consents on Schedule 6.3(a) have been obtained.
Section 8.7
Restrictive Covenant Agreements.
 Flora shall have received Restrictive Covenant Agreements that have been duly executed and delivered by each Management Party in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Flora.
Section 8.8
Employment Agreements.
Flora shall have received Employment Agreements that have been duly executed and delivered by each Key Employee and Vessel in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Flora.
Section 8.9
Working Capital.
Vessel’s Working Capital is not less than $1.0 million as of the Closing Date.
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Section 8.10
Other Deliverables.
Flora shall have received all other deliverables set forth in Section 3.3.
Notwithstanding the failure of any one or more of the foregoing conditions, Flora may proceed with the Closing without satisfaction, in whole or in part, of any one or more of such conditions and without written waiver.
 
ARTICLE 9

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF VESSEL
The obligations of Vessel under this Agreement shall, at the option of Vessel, be subject to the satisfaction, on or prior to the Closing Date, of the following conditions:
Section 9.1
No Misrepresentation or Breach of Covenants and Warranties.
(a)
Flora shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all covenants and agreements herein required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with prior to the Closing (including delivery of the items set forth in Section 2.9 and Section 3.2).
(b)
Each of the representations and warranties of Flora contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Closing as though made at the Closing (except to the extent that they expressly relate to an earlier date, in which case, as of such date), except for changes permitted by this Agreement or expressly consented to in writing by Vessel, other than failures of representations and warranties to be true and correct in all respects (without giving effect to any limitation or qualification as to "materiality" (including the word "material") or "Material Adverse Effect" set forth herein) as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on Flora's ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
(c)
There shall have been delivered to Vessel a certificate to such effect, dated the Closing Date, signed on behalf of Flora by a duly authorized officer of Flora.
Section 9.2
No Material Adverse Effect.
Between the date hereof and the Closing Date, there shall not have been any Material Adverse Effect of Flora.
Section 9.3
No Restraint.
No injunction or restraining order shall have been issued by any court of competent jurisdiction and be in effect which restrains or prohibits any material transaction contemplated hereby.
Section 9.4
Governmental Approvals.
No Governmental Body shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any statute, rule, regulation, injunction or other order which is in effect and (x) has the effect of making the transactions contemplated by this Agreement illegal or otherwise restraining or prohibiting the consummation of such transactions or (y) would have a Material Adverse Effect, and no action or proceeding before any court or Governmental Body shall be pending wherein an unfavorable judgment, decree or order would prevent the performance of this Agreement or the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated hereby, declare unlawful the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or cause such transactions to be rescinded.
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Section 9.5
Other Deliverables.
The Sellers' Representative (acting on behalf of the Sellers) shall have received all other deliverables set forth in Section 3.2.
Notwithstanding the failure of any one or more of the foregoing conditions, the Sellers' Representative (acting on behalf of the Sellers) may proceed with the Closing without satisfaction, in whole or in part, of any one or more of such conditions and without written waiver, except with respect to the requirement that any waiting period (or any extension thereof) under the Competition Laws shall have been expired or terminated and any consent or approval from any Governmental Body shall have been obtained.
 
ARTICLE 10

TERMINATION
Section 10.1
Termination.
Anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, this Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Closing Date:
(a)
by the mutual consent of Flora and Vessel;
(b)
by Flora in the event of any breach by Vessel of any of its covenants, agreements, representations or warranties contained herein which has resulted in (i) a Material Adverse Effect of Vessel, (ii) a material adverse effect on the ability of Vessel to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, or (iii) any of the closing conditions set forth in Article 8 other than Section 8.2 not reasonably capable of being satisfied prior to the End Date; provided, however, that, subject to Section 10.1(d), if such breach is curable by Vessel through the exercise of commercially reasonable efforts and for so long as Vessel continues to exercise such commercially reasonable efforts, Flora may not terminate this Agreement under this Section 10.1(b);
(c)
by Vessel in the event of any breach by Flora of any of Flora's covenants, agreements, representations or warranties contained herein which has resulted in (i) a material adverse effect on Flora's ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, or (ii) any of the closing conditions set forth in Article 9 not reasonably capable of being satisfied prior to the End Date; provided, however, that, subject to Section 10.1(d), if such breach is curable by Flora through the exercise of commercially reasonable efforts and for so long as Flora continues to exercise such commercially reasonable efforts, Vessel may not terminate this Agreement under this Section 10.1(c);
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(d)
by Flora or Vessel if the Closing shall not have occurred on or before December 15, 2021 (the "End Date") (or such later date as may be mutually agreed in writing by Flora and the Vessel); provided, however, that no termination may be made under this Section 10.1(d) if the failure to close on or prior to such date shall be caused by the action or inaction of the terminating party (and in the case of Vessel, including for this purpose any of the Sellers); provided, further, that if, on the End Date, all of the conditions set forth in Article 8 and Article 9 have been satisfied and fulfilled or, if permissible pursuant to the terms hereof, waived, other than the conditions set forth in Section 8.4 and Section 9.4 hereto (and other than those conditions to be satisfied simultaneously at Closing), then the End Date shall automatically be extended until December 31, 2021; or
(e)
by Flora if the Vessel Shareholder Consent has not been obtained from the Requisite Supporting Shareholders within 48 hours after the execution and delivery hereof.
Section 10.2
Notice of Termination.
Any party desiring to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.1 shall give written notice of such termination to the other party to this Agreement.
Section 10.3
Effect of Termination.
If this Agreement shall be terminated pursuant to this Article 10, all further obligations of the parties under this Agreement shall be terminated without further liability of any party to the other (other than the provisions of Sections 10.3, 11.2, 11.3, 11.8 and 11.12, which sections shall survive any termination of this Agreement); provided, however, that nothing herein shall relieve any party from liability for its willful breach of this Agreement.
Section 10.4
Flora Damages.
If at any time after the execution of this Agreement, Flora terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.1(b)(iii) (the "Flora Damages Event"), Vessel shall pay to Flora $1.0 million (the "Flora Damages Fee"), as liquidated damages in immediately available funds to an account designated by Flora within two (2) Business Days of such termination.  Following a Flora Damages Event, but prior to payment of the Flora Damages Fee as required, Vessel shall be deemed to hold such funds in trust for Flora.  Vessel shall only be obligated to pay the Flora Damages Fee once pursuant to this Section 10.4.
Section 10.5
Vessel Damages.
If at any time after the execution of this Agreement, Vessel terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.1(c)(ii) (the "Vessel Damages Event"), Flora shall pay to Vessel $1.0 million (the "Vessel Damages Fee"), as liquidated damages in immediately available funds to an account designated by Vessel within two (2) Business Days of such termination.  Following a Vessel Damages Event, but prior to payment of the Vessel Damages Fee as required, Flora shall be deemed to hold such funds in trust for Vessel.  Flora shall only be obligated to pay the Vessel Damages Fee once pursuant to this Section 10.5.
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Section 10.6
Injunctive Relief and Remedies.
Each party agrees that irreparable harm would occur for which money damages would not be an adequate remedy at law in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed by the other Parties in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached.  It is accordingly agreed that each party shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief to restrain any breach or threatened breach by another party of the covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement or otherwise to obtain specific performance of any of such act, covenants or agreements, without the necessity of posting bond or security in connection therewith, this being in addition to any other remedy to which such party may be entitled at law or in equity.  Each of the Parties acknowledges that the agreements contained in Section 10.4 and Section 10.5 are an integral part of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, and that without these agreements the Parties would not enter into this Agreement; and further that the payment of the Flora Damages Fee and in the circumstances set forth in Section 10.4 and the payment of the Vessel Damages Fee in the circumstances set forth in Section 10.5 is a payment of liquidated damages which is a genuine pre-estimate of the damages which Flora or Vessel, as applicable, shall suffer or incur as a result of the event giving rise to such damages and resultant termination of this Agreement and is not a penalty.  Vessel and Flora, as applicable, irrevocably waives any right it may have to raise as a defense that any such liquidated damages are excessive or punitive.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the limitations set forth in this Article 10 shall not apply in the event of willful breach of this Agreement by another party.
 
ARTICLE 11

GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 11.1
Survival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants.
The representations and warranties contained herein shall terminate on, and may not be relied upon, by either party after the Closing.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the limitations set forth in this Section 11.1 shall not apply with respect to claims of willful breach, fraud or intentional misrepresentation.
Section 11.2
No Public Announcement.
Neither Flora nor Vessel shall, or shall cause their Affiliate or representatives to, without the approval of the other, make any press release or other public announcement concerning the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except as and to the extent that any such party shall be so obligated by Requirements of Law, in which case the other party shall be advised and the parties shall, to the extent practicable, use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause a mutually agreeable release or announcement to be issued; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not preclude communications or disclosures necessary to implement the provisions of this Agreement or to comply with any Requirements of Law, including disclosure obligations pursuant to the rules of any stock exchange.
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Section 11.3
Notices.
All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given or delivered when delivered personally or within two (2) Business Days after sent by registered or certified mail or by private courier addressed or sent by email transmission as follows:
If to Flora, to:
Flora Growth Corp.
198 Davenport Road
Toronto, Ontario M5R 1J2, Canada
Attention:  Matthew Cohen, Vice President, U.S. Legal
Email:  matt.cohen@floragrowth.com
with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10104
Attention:  David E. Fisher
Email:  defisher@bclplaw.com
If to the Sellers or the Sellers' Representative, to:
c/o Vessel Brand, Inc.
2236 Rutherford Road, Suite 103
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Attention:  James Choe
Email:  james@vesselbrand.com
with a copy to  (which shall not constitute notice):
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Suite 4300, 888 - 3rd Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 5C5
Attention:  Sony Gill
Email:  sgill@stikeman.com
If to Vessel (prior to Closing), to:
Vessel Brand, Inc.
2236 Rutherford Road, Suite 103
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Attention:  James Choe
Email:  james@vesselbrand.com
with a copy to  (which shall not constitute notice):
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Suite 4300, 888 - 3rd Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 5C5
Attention:  Sony Gill
Email:  sgill@stikeman.com
or to such other address as such party may indicate by a notice delivered to the other party hereto.
Section 11.4
Successors and Assigns; No Third Party Rights.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns; provided, however, that no party to this Agreement may assign its rights or delegate its obligations under this Agreement without the express prior written consent of the other parties to this Agreement, except that no consent shall be required for any Flora to assign its rights and delegate its obligations to an Affiliate thereof; provided, that no such assignment or delegation shall relieve the assignor or delegor from its obligations hereunder.  Except as set forth in Section 7.6 and Article 10, this Agreement shall be for the sole benefit of the parties to this Agreement and their respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns and is not intended, nor shall be construed, to give any Person, including without limitation employees or former employees (including any beneficiary or dependent thereof) of Vessel, or other representatives of such employees or former employees, or trustees, administrators, participants, or beneficiaries of any Benefit Plan, other than the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim hereunder.
Section 11.5
Entire Agreement; Amendments.
This Agreement, the Exhibits and Schedules referred to herein  and the documents delivered pursuant hereto contain the entire understanding of the parties hereto with regard to the subject matter contained herein or therein, and supersede all other prior representations, warranties, agreements, understandings or letters of intent between or among any of the parties hereto.  This Agreement shall not be amended, modified or supplemented except by a written instrument signed by Flora and Vessel (if prior to the Closing) or the Sellers' Representative (if after the Closing).
Section 11.6
Interpretation.
Disclosure of any fact or item in any Disclosure Schedule hereto referenced by a particular section in this Agreement shall be deemed to have been disclosed with respect to every other section in this Agreement to the extent that the disclosure is reasonably apparent from its face to be applicable to such other Disclosure Schedule.  Neither the specification of any dollar amount in any representation or
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warranty contained in this Agreement nor the inclusion of any specific item in any Disclosure Schedule hereto is intended to imply that such amount, or higher or lower amounts, or the item so included or other items, are or are not material, and no party shall use the fact of the setting forth of any such amount or the inclusion of any such item in any dispute or controversy between the parties as to whether any obligation, item or matter not described herein or included in any Disclosure Schedule is or is not material for purposes of this Agreement.  Unless this Agreement specifically provides otherwise, neither the specification of any item or matter in any representation or warranty contained in this Agreement nor the inclusion of any specific item in any Disclosure Schedule hereto is intended to imply that such item or matter, or other items or matters, are or are not in the ordinary course of business (except to the extent so explicitly provided), and no party shall use the fact of the setting forth or the inclusion of any such item or matter in any dispute or controversy between the parties as to whether any obligation, item or matter not described herein or included in any Schedule is or is not in the ordinary course of business for purposes of this Agreement.  Pursuant to and in accordance with Section 6.2, Vessel may, from time to time prior to or at the Closing, deliver Updated Schedules to Flora.  No such Updated Schedule shall be evidence, in and of itself, that the representations and warranties in the corresponding section are no longer true and correct in all material respects.  Solely to the extent expressly provided in Section 6.2, (i) such Updated Schedules shall be effective to cure and correct any breach of any representation, warranty or covenant which would have existed if Vessel had not delivered such Updated Schedules, and (ii) all references to any Disclosure Schedule which is supplemented or amended as provided in Section 6.2 shall for all purposes be deemed to be a reference to such Disclosure Schedule as so supplemented or amended by such Updated Schedule.
Section 11.7
Waivers.
Any term or provision of this Agreement may be waived, or the time for its performance may be extended, by the party or parties entitled to the benefit thereof.  Any such waiver shall be validly and sufficiently authorized for the purposes of this Agreement if, as to any party, it is authorized in writing by an authorized representative of such party.  The failure of any party hereto to enforce at any time any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed to be a waiver of such provision, nor in any way to affect the validity of this Agreement or any part hereof or the right of any party thereafter to enforce each and every such provision.  No waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall be held to constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.
Section 11.8
Expenses.
Except as expressly set forth herein, each party hereto will pay all costs and expenses incident to its negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and to its performance and compliance with all agreements and conditions contained herein on its part to be performed or complied with, including the fees, expenses and disbursements of its counsel and independent public accountants, regardless of whether the transactions provided for in this Agreement are consummated.
Section 11.9
Partial Invalidity.
Wherever possible, each provision hereof shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but in case any one or more of the provisions contained herein shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent, but only to the extent, of such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability without invalidating the remainder of such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision or provisions or any other provisions hereof, unless such a construction would be unreasonable.
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Section 11.10
Execution in Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original instrument, but all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become binding when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered to the Sellers' Representative, Vessel and Flora.
Section 11.11
Further Assurances.
Without limiting the provisions of Section 6.3 and subject thereto, upon the terms and subject to the conditions herein, each of the parties hereto agrees to use its commercially reasonable efforts to take or cause to be taken all action, to do or cause to be done, and to assist and cooperate with the other party in doing, all things necessary, proper or advisable under applicable laws and regulations or otherwise to consummate and make effective, in the most expeditious manner practicable, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including (i) the satisfaction of the conditions precedent to the obligations of any of the parties hereto; (ii) the defending of any lawsuits or other legal proceedings, whether judicial or administrative, challenging this Agreement or the performance of the obligations hereunder; and (iii) the execution and delivery of such instruments, and the taking of such other actions as the other party hereto may reasonably require in order to carry out the intent of this Agreement.
Section 11.12
Governing Law; Submission to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial.
All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Agreement and the schedules and exhibits hereto shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware.  In furtherance of the foregoing, the internal law of the State of Delaware shall control the interpretation and construction of this Agreement (and all schedules and exhibits hereto), even though under that jurisdiction's choice of law or conflict of law analysis, the substantive law of some other jurisdiction would ordinarily apply.  Each of the parties submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court sitting in the State of Delaware, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, agrees that all claims in respect of the action or proceeding may be heard and determined in any such court and agrees not to bring any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement in any other court.  Each of the parties waives any defense of inconvenient forum to the maintenance of any action or proceeding so brought and waives any bond, surety or other security that might be required of any other party with respect thereto.  Each party agrees that service of summons and complaint or any other process that might be served in any action or proceeding may be made on such party by sending or delivering a copy of the process to the party to be served at the address of the party and in the manner provided for the giving of notices in Section 11.3.  Nothing in this Section 11.12, however, shall affect the right of any party to serve legal process in any other manner permitted by law.
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Each party agrees that a final, non-appealable judgment in any action or proceeding so brought shall be conclusive and may be enforced by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law.  EACH OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
Section 11.13
Specific Performance.
Vessel and Flora acknowledge that the rights of each party to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby are unique and recognize and affirm that in the event of a breach of this Agreement by any party, money damages may be inadequate and the non-breaching party may have no adequate remedy at law.  Accordingly, the parties agree that such non-breaching party shall have the right, in addition to any other rights and remedies existing in their favor at law or in equity, to enforce their rights and the other party's obligations hereunder not only by an action or actions for damages but also by an action or actions for specific performance, injunctive and/or other equitable relief (without posting of bond or other security).
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written.
FLORA GROWTH CORP.
By:
/s/Luis Merchan
 
Name:  Luis Merchan
 
Title:  Chief Executive Officer
   

VESSEL ACQUISITION SUB, INC.
By:
/s/Matthew Cohen
 
Name: Matthew Cohen
 
Title: President
   


VESSEL BRAND, INC.
By:
/s/James Choe
 
Name: James Choe
 
Title: CEO
   

SELLERS' REPRESENTATIVE
  /s/James Choe
 
James Choe

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Exhibit 21.1

SUBSIDIARIES OF FLORA GROWTH CORP.
Subsidiary
Jurisdiction
Cosechemos YA SAS
Colombia
Flora Beauty LLC
USA
Breeze Laboratory SAS
Colombia
Flora Growth Corp. Sucursal Colombia
Colombia
Grupo Farmaceutico Cronomed
Colombia
Hemp Textiles & Co LLC
USA
Hemp Textiles & Co SAS
Colombia
Kasa Wholefoods Company SAS Colombia
Colombia
Vessel Brand, Inc.
USA

Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM



We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form F-1 of our report dated April 20, 2021, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Flora Growth Corp., which are part of this Registration Statement.

We also consent to the reference to us under the caption “Experts” in the Registration Statement.


/s/ DAVIDSON & COMPANY LLP
Chartered Professional Accountants

Vancouver, Canada
 
   
November 16, 2021
 





Exhibit 23.3


Calle 93 No. 15 – 40 Oficina 402, Bogotá - Colombia








CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM




We consent to the inclusion in this Registration Statement of Flora Growth Inc. on Form F-1 of our report dated December 16, 2020 with respect to our audit of the financial statements of Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S. (the “Company”) as of and for the year ended, December 31, 2019, which report expresses and unqualified opinion and a paragraph relating to material uncertainty related to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, which is part of this Registration Statement.






Carlos Andres Molano Camelo

Partner

Mazars Colombia S.A.S. Bogotá, Colombia November 12, 2021

Exhibit 23.4


Calle 93 No. 15 – 40 Oficina 402, Bogotá - Colombia








CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the inclusion in this Registration Statement of Flora Growth Inc. on Form F-1 of our report dated December 15, 2020 with respect to our audit of the financial statements of Breeze Laboratory S.A.S. as of and for the year ended, December 31, 2019, which report expresses an unqualified opinion, which is part of this Registration Statement.





Carlos Andres Molano Camelo

Partner

Mazars Colombia S.A.S.
Bogotá, Colombia
November 12, 2021

Exhibit 23.5


Calle 93 No. 15 – 40 Oficina 402, Bogotá - Colombia








CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the inclusion in this Registration Statement of Flora Growth Inc. on Form F-1 of our report dated December 16, 2020 with respect to our audit of the consolidated financial statements of Grupo Farmacéutico Cronomed SAS. as of and for the years ended, December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, which report expresses an unqualified opinion, which is part of this Registration Statement.




Carlos Andres Molano Camelo

Partner

Mazars Colombia S.A.S.
Bogotá, Colombia
November 12, 2021