UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date: April 10, 2025
Commission File No. 0-53646
Grown Rogue International Inc. (formerly Novicius Corp.)
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
550 Airport Road
Medford, Oregon, United States 97504
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
Yes ☐ No ☒
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated | April 10, 2025 | GROWN ROGUE INTERNATIONAL INC. | |
(FORMERLY: NOVICIUS CORP.) | |||
By: | /s/ Obie Strickler | ||
Name: | Obie Strickler | ||
Title: | President & Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit 1
This preliminary short form prospectus is a preliminary base shelf prospectus. A copy of this preliminary short form prospectus has been filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia, but has not yet become final for the purpose of the sale of securities. Information contained in this preliminary short form prospectus may not be complete and may have to be amended. The securities may not be sold until a receipt for the short form prospectus is obtained from the securities regulatory authorities.
No securities regulatory authority has expressed an opinion about these securities, and it is an offence to claim otherwise.
This short form base shelf prospectus has been filed under legislation in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia that permits certain information about these securities to be determined after this short form base shelf prospectus has become final and that permits the omission from this short form base shelf prospectus of that information. The legislation requires the delivery to purchasers of a prospectus supplement containing the omitted information within a specified period of time after agreeing to purchase any of these securities.
Information has been incorporated by reference in this prospectus from documents filed with securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada. Copies of the documents incorporated herein by reference may be obtained on request without charge from the corporate secretary of Grown Rogue International Inc. at 550 Airport Road, Medford, Oregon, United States 97504, telephone: (458) 226-2662, and are also available electronically at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov/edgar.
PRELIMINARY SHORT FORM BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS
New Issue and/or Secondary Offering
November 25, 2024
USD$50,000,000
Subordinate Voting Shares
Warrants
Subscription Receipts
Debt Securities
Convertible Securities
Units
Grown Rogue International Inc. (the “Company”, “Grown Rogue”, “us”, “we” or “our”) may offer, issue and sell, as applicable, from time to time: (i) subordinate voting shares (“Subordinate Voting Shares”); (ii) warrants (“Warrants”) to acquire any of the other securities that are described in this short form base shelf prospectus (the “Prospectus”); (iii) subscription receipts (“Subscription Receipts”) convertible into other Securities (as defined below); (iv) debt securities (“Debt Securities”), which may consist of bonds, debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness of the Company of any kind, nature or description and which may be issuable in series; (v) securities convertible into or exchangeable for Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities (“Convertible Securities”); and (vi) units (“Units”) comprised of one or more of any of the other Securities that are described in this Prospectus, or any combination of such Securities (all of the foregoing collectively, the “Securities” and individually, a “Security”), for up to an aggregate offering price of USD$50,000,000 (or its equivalent in any other currencies), in one or more transactions during the 25-month period that this Prospectus, including any amendments hereto, remains effective.
We will provide the specific terms of any offering of Securities, including the specific terms of the Securities with respect to a particular offering and the terms of such offering, in one or more prospectus supplements (each a “Prospectus Supplement”) and may include, without limitation, where applicable: (i) in the case of Subordinate Voting Shares, the number of Subordinate Voting Shares offered, the offering price (or the manner of determination thereof if offered on a non-fixed price basis) and any other specific terms; (ii) in the case of Warrants, the number of Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities issuable upon exercise thereof, the exercise price and exercise
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period and the terms of any provisions allowing or providing for adjustments in the exercise price or the number of Securities issuable upon exercise thereof; (iii) in the case of Subscription Receipts, the number of Subscription Receipts being offered, the offering price (or the manner of determination thereof if offered on a non-fixed price basis), the terms, conditions and procedures for the exchange or conversion of the Subscription Receipts for or into Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities and any other specific terms; (iv) in the case of Debt Securities, the specific designation, aggregate principal amount, currency or currency unit for the Debt Securities, maturity, interest rate (which may be fixed or variable) and time of payment of interest, authorized denominations, covenants, events of default, any terms for redemption, any terms for sinking fund payments, any exchange or conversion provisions, the initial offering price (or the manner of determination thereof if offered on a non-fixed price basis), any terms for subordination of the Debt Securities to other indebtedness, whether the Debt Securities will be secured by any assets or guaranteed by any affiliates or associates of the Company and any other specific terms; (v) in the case of Convertible Securities, the number of Convertible Securities offered, the offering price (or the manner of determination thereof if offered on a non-fixed price basis), the procedures for the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities into or for Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities and any other specific terms; and (vi) in the case of Units, the designation, number and terms of the Subordinate Voting Shares, Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities or Convertible Securities comprising the Units. A Prospectus Supplement may include specific variable terms pertaining to the Securities that are not within the alternatives and parameters described in this Prospectus. The Securities may be offered separately or together or in any combination, and as separate series. One or more securityholders of the Company may also offer and sell Securities under this Prospectus. See “Secondary Sales”.
This prospectus may qualify an “at-the-market distribution” of Subordinate Voting Shares as defined in National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions (“NI 44-102”). The sale of Subordinate Voting Shares may be effected from time to time in one or more transactions at non-fixed prices pursuant to transactions that are deemed to be an “at-the-market” distributions as contemplated by NI 44-102 and as permitted by applicable law, including sales made directly on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) or other existing trading markets for the Securities, and as set forth in a Prospectus Supplement for such purpose. However, there may be market-based limitations affecting how much the Company may raise under an “at-the-market” distribution based on the Company’s historical trading activity. The Company has not engaged any investment dealer in respect of an “at-the-market” distribution, and there is a possibility that the Company may not establish an “at-the-market” distribution program at all. Any “at-the-market” distributions qualified under this prospectus will be required to be completed in accordance with NI 44-102. See “Plan of Distribution”.
In addition, the Securities may be offered and issued in consideration for the acquisition of other businesses, assets or securities by the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The consideration for any such acquisition may consist of the Securities separately, a combination of Securities or any combination of, among other things, Securities, cash and assumption of liabilities.
Prospective investors should be aware that the purchase of any Securities may have tax consequences that may not be fully described in this Prospectus or in any Prospectus Supplement, and should carefully review the tax discussion, if any, in the applicable Prospectus Supplement and in any event consult with a tax advisor.
All information permitted under applicable securities laws to be omitted from this Prospectus will be contained in one or more Prospectus Supplements that will be delivered to purchasers together with this Prospectus except in cases where an exemption from such delivery has been obtained. For the purposes of applicable securities laws, each Prospectus Supplement will be incorporated by reference into this Prospectus as of the date of the Prospectus Supplement and only for the purposes of the distribution of the Securities to which that Prospectus Supplement pertains. You should read this Prospectus and any applicable Prospectus Supplement carefully before you invest in any Securities offered pursuant to this Prospectus.
Our Securities may be offered and sold pursuant to this Prospectus through underwriters, dealers, directly or through agents designated from time to time at amounts and prices and other terms determined by us or any selling securityholders. In connection with any underwritten offering of Securities other than an “at-the-market distribution” (as defined under applicable Canadian securities legislation) and subject to applicable laws, the underwriters may over-allot or effect transactions which stabilize or maintain the market price of the Securities offered at levels other than those that might otherwise prevail on the open market. Such transactions, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time. No underwriter of the at-the-market distribution, and no person or company acting jointly or in concert with an underwriter, may, in connection with the distribution, enter into any transaction that is intended to stabilize or maintain the market price of the Subordinate Voting Shares, including selling an aggregate number of Subordinate Voting
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Shares that would result in the underwriter creating an over-allocation position in the Subordinate Voting Shares. See “Plan of Distribution”.
A Prospectus Supplement will set out the names of any underwriters, dealers, agents or selling securityholders involved in the sale of our Securities, the amounts, if any, to be purchased by underwriters, the plan of distribution for such Securities, including the net proceeds we expect to receive from the sale of such Securities, if any, the amounts and prices at which such Securities are sold, the compensation of such underwriters, dealers or agents and other material terms of the plan of distribution.
The Securities may be sold from time to time in one or more transactions at a fixed price or prices or at non-fixed prices. If offered on a non-fixed price basis, the Securities may be offered at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices determined by reference to the prevailing price of a specified security in a specified market or at prices to be negotiated with purchasers, in which case the compensation payable to an underwriter, dealer or agent in connection with any such sale will be decreased by the amount, if any, by which the aggregate price paid for Securities by the purchasers is less than the gross proceeds paid by the underwriter, dealer or agent to the Company or any selling securityholder. The price at which the Securities will be offered and sold may vary from purchaser to purchaser and during the period of distribution.
The Company currently has two classes of issued and outstanding equity shares: Subordinate Voting Shares and multiple voting shares (“Multiple Voting Shares”, and together with the Subordinate Voting Shares, “Shares”). Previously, the Company amended its constating documents (the “Capital Structure Amendments”) to, among other things, (i) amend the rights and restrictions of the then-existing class of common shares in the capital of the Company and redesignate such class as Subordinate Voting Shares; and (ii) create and set the terms of the Multiple Voting Shares. The Company implemented the Capital Structure Amendments in order to seek to maintain its “foreign private issuer” status under U.S. securities laws and thereby avoid a commensurate material increase in its ongoing costs. See “Description of Securities – Subordinate Voting Shares” and “– Multiple Voting Shares”.
The Subordinate Voting Shares are listed on the CSE under the symbol “GRIN” and quoted on the OTC Markets (the “OTC”) under the symbol “GRUSF”. On November 22, 2024 the last trading day prior to the date of this Prospectus, the closing price of the Subordinate Voting Shares was C$0.94 on the CSE and USD$0.669 on the OTC. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to “$”, “USD$” and “dollars” mean references to the lawful money of the United States. See “Currency Presentation and Exchange Rate Information”.
Unless otherwise specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, each class of Securities (other than the Subordinate Voting Shares) will not be listed on any securities exchange. Accordingly, there is currently no market through which the Securities (other than the Subordinate Voting Shares) may be sold and purchasers may not be able to resell any such Securities purchased under this Prospectus and the Prospectus Supplement relating to such Securities. This may affect the pricing of such Securities in the secondary market, the transparency and availability of trading prices, the liquidity of such Securities and the extent of issuer regulation.
In connection with any offering of Securities, unless otherwise specified in a Prospectus Supplement or pursuant to an “at-the-market distribution”, the underwriters, dealers or agents, as the case may be, may over-allot or effect transactions which stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the market price of the Securities at a level other than those which otherwise might prevail on the open market. Such transactions may be commenced, interrupted or discontinued at any time. A purchaser who acquires Securities forming part of the underwriters’, dealers’ or agents’ over-allocation position acquires those Securities under this Prospectus and the Prospectus Supplement relating to the particular offering of Securities, regardless of whether the over-allocation position is ultimately filled through the exercise of the over-allotment option or secondary market purchases.
Certain directors and officers of the Company reside outside of Canada and certain experts retained by the Company are organized outside of Canada. Each of these individuals and entities have appointed the following agents for service of process:
Name of Director or Officer | Name and Address of Agent | |
J. Obie Strickler, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director | Miller Thomson LLP, 40 King St W Suite 5800, Toronto, ON M5H 3S1 |
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Abhilash Patel, Director | Miller Thomson LLP, 40 King St W Suite 5800, Toronto, ON M5H 3S1 | |
Ryan Kee, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and Director | Miller Thomson LLP, 40 King St W Suite 5800, Toronto, ON M5H 3S1 |
Purchasers are advised that it may not be possible for investors to enforce judgments obtained in Canada against any person or company that resides outside of Canada, even if the party has appointed an agent for service of process.
An investment in the Securities is speculative and involves significant risks. Readers should carefully review and evaluate the risk factors contained in this Prospectus, the applicable Prospectus Supplement and in the documents incorporated by reference herein before purchasing any Securities. See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors”.
The Company is not making an offer of the Securities in any jurisdiction where such offer is not permitted.
Unless otherwise specified in a Prospectus Supplement relating to any Securities offered, certain legal matters in connection with the offering of Securities will be passed upon on behalf of the Company by Miller Thomson LLP.
No underwriter has been involved in the preparation of this Prospectus nor has any underwriter performed any review of the contents of this Prospectus.
Our head office is located at 550 Airport Road, Medford, OR 97504, United States.
Note to U.S. Holders
Prospective investors should be aware that the acquisition of the securities described herein may have tax consequences both in the United States and in Canada. Such consequences for investors who are resident in, or citizens of, the United States may not be described fully herein.
The enforcement by investors of civil liabilities under U.S. federal securities laws may be affected adversely by the fact that the Company is incorporated or organized under the laws of a foreign country.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE “SEC”) NOR HAS THE SEC PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Regulatory Disclosure
Grown Rogue derives a substantial portion of its revenues from the state-legal cannabis industry in the United States. Grown Rogue is indirectly involved (through subsidiaries) in the state-legal cannabis industry in the United States where respective state laws permit “adult-use” / “reactional” and/or medical cannabis cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sales, and possession. Currently, Grown Rogue’s subsidiaries directly participate in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, distribution, or sale of cannabis in Oregon’s adult-use market, in Michigan’s medical and adult-use market, and in New Jersey’s adult-use market. Pending regulatory approval, Grown Rogue, through its subsidiaries, expects to participate in Illinois’s adult-use market over the coming year.
Cannabis is classified as a Schedule I narcotic under the United States Controlled Substances Act (the “CSA” or “Federal CSA”), making it federally illegal in the United States. A Schedule I narcotic under the CSA is deemed to have a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use, and a lack of accepted safety for the use of the drug under medical supervision. The United States Food and Drug Administration has not approved marijuana as a safe and effective drug for any indication.
Despite federal illegality, over the past decades 44 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis for medical use within their borders, and 24 states and the District of Columbia have enacted measures to regulate cannabis for recreational use. As such, cannabis is largely regulated at the state level in the United
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States. Notwithstanding the permissive regulatory environment of cannabis at the state level, pursuant to the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution, United States federal laws are paramount and in case of conflict between federal and state law in the United States, the federal law shall apply. As a result of the conflict between state and federal law regarding cannabis, investments in cannabis businesses in the United States are subject to inconsistent legislation and regulation.
On the federal legislative side, a number of bills (some bi-partisan) have been introduced in Congress over the years in an attempt to address and perhaps reconcile the tension between state-legal cannabis programs and federal illegality, including the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE) Act, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity (CAOA) Act, the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, the Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult-Use Regulated Environment (PREPARE) Act, and the Small Business Tax Equity (SBTE) Act. Congress has not passed any material marijuana reform legislation in decades.
There has, however, been activity with respect to cannabis from the administrative branch. In 2013, then United States Department of Justice Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole issued a memorandum (the “Cole Memorandum”) for all United States Attorneys providing updated guidance to federal prosecutors concerning marijuana enforcement under the CSA. The Cole Memorandum applied to all Department of Justice federal enforcement activity, including civil enforcement, criminal investigations, and prosecutions concerning marijuana in all states. However, the Cole Memorandum was rescinded by Attorney General Jeff Sessions on January 4, 2018. Notably, the Biden administration has tacitly reverted to the guidance provided in the Cole Memorandum. Although current Attorney General Merrick Garland has not officially reinstated the Cole Memorandum, he advised in written testimony in early 2021 that he did not “think it the best use of the Department’s limited resources to pursue prosecutions of those who are complying with the laws in states that have legalized and are effectively regulating marijuana.” The Department of the Treasury adopted recommendations based on the standards set forth in the Cole Memorandum in its guidance (the “FinCen Guidance”) provided in 2014. Despite the repeal of the Cole Memorandum, the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has confirmed that the FinCEN Guidance remains in effect and the Department of Treasury indicated it will remain in place.
On October 6, 2022, President Biden, among other things, asked the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General to initiate the administrative process to review expeditiously how marijuana is scheduled under federal law. On or about August 29, 2023, Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Rachel Levine transmitted a letter to the head of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Anne Milgram, recommending that cannabis and its derivatives be removed from Schedule I of the CSA. HHS’s recommendation is to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III. Schedule III substances are deemed to have medicinal value and have potential for abuse but less than substances in Schedules I or II, and abuse that may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. HHS’s recommendation remains pending and the Department of Justice (DOJ), specifically the DEA, is in the process of assessing it. If DOJ accepts the recommendation, it will then promulgate rules to effectuate the reschedule. The recent election of Donald J. Trump makes the prospects for rescheduling and other material changes to cannabis laws or policies more uncertain, especially before his cabinet is confirmed.
There is no guarantee that state laws legalizing and regulating the sale and use of cannabis will not be repealed or overturned. Unless and until the United States amends the CSA with respect to marijuana, there is a risk that federal authorities may enforce current federal law. If the federal government begins to enforce federal law, or if existing applicable state laws are repealed or curtailed, Grown Rogue’s business, results of operations, financial condition, and prospects would be materially adversely affected. There thus remains a risk that federal authorities may enforce current federal law against companies such as Grown Rogue for violation of federal law or they may seek to bring an action or actions against Grown Rogue and/or its investors for violation of federal law or otherwise, including, but not limited to, a claim against investors for aiding and abetting another’s criminal activities.
In light of the uncertainty surrounding the treatment of United States cannabis-related activities, including the rescission of the Cole Memorandum, the Canadian Securities Administrators published a Staff Notice 51-352 (Revised) – Issuers with U.S. Marijuana-Related Activities (“Staff Notice 51-352”) on February 8, 2018 setting out certain disclosure expectations for issuers with United States cannabis-related activities. Staff Notice 51-352
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includes additional disclosure expectations that apply to all issuers with United States cannabis-related activities, including those with direct and indirect involvement in the cultivation and distribution of cannabis, as well as issuers that provide goods and services to third parties involved in the United States cannabis industry.
Grown Rogue’s involvement in the U.S. cannabis market may subject Grown Rogue to heightened scrutiny by regulators, stock exchanges, clearing agencies and other U.S. and Canadian authorities. There can be no assurance that this heightened scrutiny will not in turn lead to the imposition of certain restrictions on Grown Rogue’s ability to operate in the U.S. or any other jurisdiction. There are a number of risks associated with the business of Grown Rogue. See “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report, incorporated by reference herein.
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Readers should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this Prospectus and any applicable Prospectus Supplement in connection with an investment in the Securities. No person or entity is authorized by the Company to provide any information or to make any representation other than as contained in this Prospectus (or incorporated by reference herein) or any Prospectus Supplement in connection with the issue and sale of the Securities offered hereunder. We take no responsibility for and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give readers of this Prospectus. We are not making an offer of Securities in any jurisdiction where the offer is not permitted.
Readers should not assume that the information contained or incorporated by reference in this Prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date of this Prospectus or the respective dates of the documents incorporated by reference herein, unless otherwise noted herein or as required by law. It should be assumed that the information appearing in this Prospectus, any Prospectus Supplement and the documents and the information contained in any document incorporated by reference is accurate only as of the date of that document unless specified otherwise. The business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects of the Company may have changed since those dates.
This Prospectus shall not be used by anyone for any purpose other than in connection with an offering of Securities in compliance with applicable securities laws. We do not undertake to update the information contained or incorporated by reference herein, including any Prospectus Supplement, except as required by applicable securities laws. Information contained on, or otherwise accessed through, our website shall not be deemed to be a part of this Prospectus and such information is not incorporated by reference herein.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Information has been incorporated by reference into this Prospectus from documents filed with securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada. Copies of the documents incorporated herein by reference may be obtained on request without charge from the secretary of Grown Rogue International Inc. at 550 Airport Road, Medford, Oregon, United States 97504, telephone: (458) 226-2100, and are also available electronically at the Canadian System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR+) at www.sedarplus.ca and the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at https://www.sec.gov/edgar.
The following documents, filed by the Company with the various securities commissions or similar authorities in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia, are specifically incorporated by reference into and form an integral part of this Prospectus:
a) | the annual report on Form 20-F dated April 30, 2024 for the transition period from November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 (the “Transitional Annual Report”); |
b) | the annual report on Form 20-F dated March 16, 2024 for the year ended October 31, 2023 (collectively with the Transitional Annual Report, the “Annual Report”); |
c) | the audited consolidated financial statements for the two months ended December 31, 2023 and the year ended October 31, 2023; |
d) | the audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022; |
e) | the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2024; |
f) | the management’s discussion and analysis for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 the “Interim MD&A”); |
g) | the management’s discussion and analysis for the two months transitional period ended December 31, 2023; |
h) | the management’s discussion and analysis for the year ended October 31, 2023; |
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i) | the management information circular of the Company filed on SEDAR+ on May 23, 2024 in respect of the annual and special meeting of the Company’s shareholders held on June 24, 2024 (the “Management Information Circular”); |
j) | the material change report of the Company dated October 18, 2024 in connection with the termination of the Company’s advisory agreement with Vireo Growth Inc.; |
k) | the material change report of the Company dated September 9, 2024 in connection with, (i) the Company’s commencement of Phase I operations by ABCO Garden State, LLC in New Jersey, (ii) the conversion of all outstanding Multiple Voting Shares into Subordinate Voting Shares, (iii) the Company’s grant of an aggregate of 6,755,000 Options to certain directors, officers and employees, and (iv) the Company’s grant of Restricted Stock Units to certain directors of the Company; |
l) | the material change report of the Company dated July 3, 2024 in connection with the Company’s Capital Structure Amendments; |
m) | the material change report of the Company dated June 11, 2024 in connection with the Company’s licensing approval from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission and closing of its first option to acquire 44% of ABCO Garden State, LLC; |
n) | the material change report of the Company dated May 6, 2024 in connection with the Company’s increase in ownership in its Michigan operations from 52% to 80%; and |
o) | the material change report of the Company dated April 15, 2024 in connection with the exercise of 23,270,249 common share purchase warrants of the Company for an aggregate of 23,270,249 common shares. |
Any statement contained in this Prospectus or in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference in this Prospectus will be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Prospectus to the extent that a statement contained in this Prospectus or in any other subsequently filed document which also is, or is deemed to be, incorporated by reference into this Prospectus modifies or supersedes that statement. The modifying or superseding statement need not state that it has modified or superseded a prior statement or include any other information set forth in the document that it modifies or supersedes. The making of a modifying or superseding statement shall not be deemed an admission for any purposes that the modified or superseded statement when made, constituted a misrepresentation, an untrue statement of a material fact or an omission to state a material fact that is required to be stated or that is necessary to prevent a statement that is made from being false or misleading in the circumstances in which it was made. Any statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute part of this Prospectus.
Any document of the type required by National Instrument 44-101 – Short Form Prospectus Distributions to be incorporated by reference into a short form prospectus, including any annual information forms, material change reports (except confidential material change reports), business acquisition reports, interim financial statements, annual financial statements (in each case, including any applicable exhibits containing updated earnings coverage information) and the independent auditor’s report thereon, management’s discussion and analysis and information circulars of the Company filed by the Company with securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada after the date of this Prospectus and prior to the completion or withdrawal of any offering under this Prospectus shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Prospectus. The documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated herein by reference contain meaningful and material information relating to the Company and readers should review all information contained in this Prospectus, the applicable Prospectus Supplement and the documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and therein.
Upon a new annual information form and annual consolidated financial statements being filed by the Company with the applicable Canadian securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities in Canada during the period that this Prospectus is effective, the previous annual information form, the previous annual consolidated financial statements and all interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and in each case the accompanying management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, and material change reports filed prior to the commencement of the financial year of the Company in which the new annual information form is filed shall be deemed to no longer be incorporated into this Prospectus for purpose of future offers and sales of Securities under this Prospectus. Upon interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying management’s
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discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations being filed by the Company with the applicable Canadian securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities during the period that this Prospectus is effective, all interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations filed prior to such new interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations shall be deemed to no longer be incorporated into this Prospectus for purposes of future offers and sales of Securities under this Prospectus. In addition, upon a new management information circular for an annual (or annual and special) meeting of shareholders being filed by the Company with the applicable Canadian securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities during the period that this Prospectus is effective, the previous management information circular filed in respect of the prior annual (or annual and special) meeting of shareholders shall no longer be deemed to be incorporated into this Prospectus for purposes of future offers and sales of Securities under this Prospectus.
References to our website in any documents that are incorporated by reference into this Prospectus and any Prospectus Supplement do not incorporate by reference the information on such website into this Prospectus or any Prospectus Supplement, and we disclaim any such incorporation by reference.
Any “template version” of “marketing materials” (as those terms are defined in National Instrument 41-101 – General Prospectus Requirements (“NI 41-101”)) pertaining to a distribution of Securities filed after the date of a Prospectus Supplement and before termination of the distribution of Securities offered pursuant to such Prospectus Supplement will be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the Prospectus Supplement for the purposes of the distribution of the Securities to which the Prospectus Supplement pertains.
A Prospectus Supplement containing the specific terms of an offering of Securities and other information in relation to the Securities will be delivered to prospective purchasers of such Securities together with this Prospectus and shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Prospectus as of the date of such Prospectus Supplement but only for the purposes of the distribution of the Securities to which that Prospectus Supplement pertains.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein contain certain “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including Canadian securities laws and United States securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). All information, other than statements of historical facts, included in this Prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein, including estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, targets and guidance, constitutes forward-looking information. Forward- looking information is often identified by the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “project”, “expect”, “target”, “continue”, “forecast”, “design”, “goal” or similar expressions and includes, among others, information regarding:
● | laws and regulations and any amendments thereto applicable to our business and the impact thereof, including uncertainty regarding the application of U.S. State and federal law to U.S. cannabis products and the scope of any regulations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, DEA, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and any State equivalent regulatory agencies over U.S. cannabis products; |
● | climate change impacting economic factors such as prices and supply chain disruption, as well as governmental response through laws or regulations regarding greenhouse gas emissions; |
● | assumptions and expectations described in the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates; |
● | changes in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles or their interpretation and the adoption and impact of certain accounting pronouncements; |
● | the number of users of cannabis or the size of the regulated cannabis market in the United States; |
● | the potential time frame for the implementation of legislation to legalize and regulate medical or adult-use cannabis (and the consumer products derived from each of the foregoing) in the United States, and the potential form the legislation and regulations will take; |
● | the Company’s future financial and operating performance and anticipated profitability; |
● | future performance, results and terms of strategic initiatives, strategic agreements, and supply agreements; |
● | the market for the Company’s current and proposed products and services, as well as the Company’s ability to capture market share; |
● | the benefits and applications of the Company’s products and services and expected sales thereof; |
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● | development of affiliated brands, product diversification and future corporate development; |
● | anticipated investment in and results of research and development; |
● | inventory and production capacity, including discussions of plans or potential for expansion of capacity at existing or new facilities; |
● | future expenditures, strategic investments, and capital activities; |
● | expansion to new markets and securing applicable regulatory approvals; |
● | the competitive landscape in which the Company operates and the Company’s market expertise; |
● | the Company’s ability to comply with its debt covenants; |
● | the Company’s ability to secure further equity or debt financing, if required; |
● | the Company’s ability to refinance its indebtedness and the terms of any such financing; |
● | the risk of significant dilution from the issuances of equity or convertible debt securities and settlement of contingent consideration; |
● | the level of demand for cannabis products, including the Company’s product and third-party products sold by the Company; |
● | the Company’s ability to mitigate risks relating to the cannabis industry, the larger economy such as inflation or fluctuations in interest rates, breaches of and unauthorized access to the Company’s systems and related cybersecurity risks, money laundering, litigation, and health pandemics; |
● | risks related to maintaining cash deposits in excess of federally insured limits; |
● | the ability to gain appropriate regulatory approvals including for announced acquisitions in the timeframe anticipated; |
● | the application for additional licenses and the grant of licenses or renewals of existing licenses that have been applied for; |
● | the Company’s ability to hit anticipated development targets of cultivation and production projects; |
● | the Company’s ability to mitigate the risk of contamination and other risks inherent in the agricultural sector; |
● | the ability to successfully integrate and maintain employees from recent acquisitions; |
● | risks related to the Company’s liquidity; |
● | the ability to develop the Company’s brands and meet growth objectives; |
● | risks related to limited market data and difficulty to forecast results; |
● | market volatility; |
● | the risk of natural hazards related to severe and extreme weather and climate events; |
● | product liability claims related to the products the Company cultivates, produces, and sells; |
● | the risk of significant pricing pressures which are often market specific and can be caused by an oversupply of cannabis in the market and may be transitory from period to period; and |
● | other events or conditions that may occur in the future. |
Prospective investors and other readers are cautioned that the forward-looking information contained in this Prospectus and the documents incorporated herein by reference is based on the assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time they were provided or made and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as applicable, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. The Company’s forward-looking information is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.
A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from what is projected in the forward-looking information. See “Risk Factors” for further details. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. In formulating the forward-looking information contained herein, the Company has assumed, without limitation, receipt of requisite regulatory approvals on a timely basis, receipt and/or maintenance of required licenses and third-party consents in a timely manner, successful integration of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ operations, and no unplanned materially adverse changes to its facilities, assets, customer base and the economic conditions affecting the Company’s current and proposed operations. These assumptions, although considered reasonable by the Company at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect. In addition, the Company has assumed that there will be no material adverse change to the current regulatory landscape affecting the cannabis industry and has also assumed that the Company will remain compliant in the future with all laws, regulations and rules imposed upon it by law.
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There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is provided and made as of the date of this Prospectus and the Company does not undertake any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information or statements other than as expressly required by applicable law. The Company’s forward-looking information is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.
CURRENCY PRESENTATION AND EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION
Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to “$”, “USD$” and “dollars” mean references to the lawful money of the United States. All references to “C$” refer to Canadian dollars. On November 22, 2024, the Bank of Canada daily average rate of exchange was USD$1.00 = C$1.3979 or C$1.00 = USD$0.7154.
Financial statements included or incorporated by reference herein have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and may not be comparable to financial statements of United States companies. Our financial statements are subject to audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards and/or the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) and our auditor is subject to both Canadian auditor independence standards and the auditor independence standards of the PCAOB and the SEC.
This Prospectus includes market and industry data that has been obtained from third-party sources, including industry publications. The Company believes that the industry data is accurate and that its estimates and assumptions are reasonable, but there is no assurance as to the accuracy or completeness of this data. Third party sources generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but there is no assurance as to the accuracy or completeness of included information. Although the data is believed to be reliable, the Company has not independently verified any of the data from third-party sources referred to in this Prospectus or ascertained the underlying economic assumptions relied upon by such sources.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
The Company is subject to the disclosure requirements of the securities commissions in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia. The Company is also an SEC registrant subject to the disclosure requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), and, accordingly, file with, or furnish to, the SEC certain reports and other information. The Company is exempt from the rules under the 1934 Act prescribing the furnishing and content of proxy statements, and its officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and short swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section 16 of the 1934 Act.
You are invited to read and copy any reports, statements or other information, other than confidential filings, that we have filed or intend to file with the Canadian provincial securities commissions. These filings are electronically available from SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at https://www.sec.gov/edgar. Except as expressly provided herein, documents filed on SEDAR and EDGAR are not, and should not be considered, part of this Prospectus.
GROWN ROGUE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Immediately prior to the reverse takeover transaction (the “Reverse Takeover Transaction”) in November of 2018, wherein the Company combined its business operations with Grown Rogue Unlimited, LLC (“GR Unlimited”), the Company operated as an emerging media and internet company with a focus on user experience and engagement. As a result of the Reverse Takeover Transaction and through GR Unlimited, Grown Rogue became a multi-state cannabis company curating innovative products that delight customers. Grown Rogue is committed to building the first nationally recognized craft cannabis company. The Grown Rogue portfolio of brands is focused on premium flower (indoor and sungrown) and flower pre-rolls. Grown Rogue is strategically focused on high-quality, low-cost production of flower and flower-based products. Flower continues to be the leading product category in most every state as compared to other products such as edible, vape cartridges, pre-rolls, or concentrates.
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As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has seven wholly-owned subsidiaries: GR Unlimited, Grown Rogue Gardens, LLC (“GR Gardens”), Grown Rogue Distribution, LLC (“GR Distribution”), GRU Properties, LLC (“GRUP”), GRIP, LLC (“GRIP”), Grown Rogue Retail Ventures, LLC (“GR Retail”) and Canopy Management LLC (“Canopy”). The Company owns GR Gardens, GR Distribution, GRUP, GRIP, GR Retail and Canopy indirectly through its ownership of GR Unlimited; each of GR Gardens, GR Distribution, GRUP, GRIP, GR Retail and Canopy is a wholly owned subsidiary of GR Unlimited. Through GR Unlimited, the Company has an indirect ownership of 87% interest in GR Michigan, LLC (“GR Michigan”). Through Canopy, the Company has an indirect ownership of 80% interest in Golden Harvests, LLC (“Golden Harvests”). Through GR Retail, the Company has an indirect ownership of 43.5% interest in Grown Rogue West New York, LLC. Through GR Unlimited, the Company has an indirect ownership of 44% interest in ABCO Garden State, LLC.
Grown Rogue (through its subsidiaries) has direct involvement in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, sale and distribution of marijuana in the United States. Grown Rogue and its subsidiaries are primarily involved in the U.S. marijuana industry as a seed to retail company with operations currently in Oregon and Michigan (each of which has legalized medical and recreational marijuana at the State level). Grown Rogue, through its subsidiaries, produces recreational marijuana and distributes it to dispensaries throughout Oregon and Michigan. The Company has also been progressing plans to expand their reach into New Jersey and Illinois. On June 5, 2024, the Company received licensing approval from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”) to close on its first option to acquire 44% of ABCO Garden State, LLC (“ABCO”), a New Jersey based cannabis company which holds an annual cultivation license in New Jersey from the CRC. The Company anticipates exercising their second option to acquire an additional 26% of ABCO in the future, pending regulatory approval. Additionally, on January 17, 2024, the Company announced that it formed GR Retail and signed a definitive agreement on January 16, 2024 to invest in the development of an adult-use dispensary in West New York, New Jersey, furthering their expansion plans into the New Jersey market. In the furtherance of the Company’s expansion into Illinois, on March 5, 2024, the Company announced it signed a definitive agreement to form Rogue EBC, LLC, a joint venture with EBC Ventures Waukegan LLC. The joint venture has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of CannEquality, LLC, which holds a craft growers license with the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The license acquisition is pending regulatory approval. The Company owns 70% of the joint venture, with the ability to acquire 100% of the membership interests of the joint venture through a series of purchase options. See “Information on the Company” in the Annual Report and “Plans for Expansion and Economic Outlook” in the Interim MD&A, incorporated by reference herein.
Licenses
Grown Rogue is dependent upon its ability (and the abilities of its subsidiaries) to obtain and maintain state and local licenses required to conduct its marijuana business in Oregon, Michigan, New Jersey and Illinois. Failure to obtain or maintain licenses any such licenses would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business.
On January 29, 2024, the Company changed its fiscal year-end from October 31 to December 31. The decision to change the fiscal year-end to a calendar year-end was to align the Company’s reporting cycle more closely with how the Company plans to manage its business.
On June 5, 2024, the Company announced it received licensing approval from CRC and closed its first option to acquire 44% of ABCO in exchange for USD$1,260,000 in cash. The Company anticipates exercising its option to acquire an additional 26% of ABCO (“Option 2”), pending regulatory approval, two years after operations commence. The purchase price for Option 2 is roughly USD$720,000. Grown Rogue has the right to purchase the remaining equity of ABCO at fair market value.
On June 25, 2024, the Company entered into a secured drawdown promissory note agreement (the “Note”) with ABCO wherein the Company will lend up to USD$3,000,000 to ABCO under the Note to support ongoing construction and working capital as ABCO ramps its operations. On June 25, 2024, Grown Rogue advanced USD$500,000 to ABCO, representing the first drawdown under the Note. The Note has preferential repayment, and interest on the outstanding principal will accrue at 10.5% per annum. The Note, including all accrued and unpaid interest, shall be due and payable on June 25, 2025. As of the date of this prospectus, USD$2,500,000 has been advanced to ABCO under the Note.
On June 28, 2024, the Company announced that it completed a reorganization of the Company’s share capital, as approved by the shareholders of the Company at its annual and special meeting held on June 24, 2024. Pursuant to the
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reorganization, the Company amended its articles to redesignate its existing class of common shares without par value in the capital of the Company as Subordinate Voting Shares and created a new class of unlisted Multiple Voting Shares. The record date for the reorganization was June 26, 2024, and the reorganization became effective on June 27, 2024. See “Description of Securities”.
In October 2024, the Company and ABCO entered into a convertible promissory note with a face value of USD$1,050,000 (the “ABCO Convertible Note”). The ABCO Convertible Note carries a three-year term and is not prepayable without the Company’s consent. The ABCO Convertible Note accrues interest at the rate of 15.0% per annum. As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has funded a total of USD$700,000 under the ABCO Convertible Note.
On February 8, 2018, the Canadian Securities Administrators revised their previously released Staff Notice 51-352, which provides specific disclosure expectations for issuers that currently have, or are in the process of developing, cannabis-related activities in the United States as permitted within a particular State’s regulatory framework. All issuers with U.S. cannabis-related activities are expected to clearly and prominently disclose certain prescribed information in disclosure documents. As a result of the Company’s existing cannabis operations and/or assets in Oregon, Michigan, New Jersey and Illinois, Grown Rogue provides the following disclosure:
The legalization and regulation of marijuana for medical and recreational use is implemented at the State level in the United States. State laws regulating cannabis are in direct conflict with the CSA, which makes cannabis use and possession federally illegal. Although certain States and territories of the United States authorize medical or adult-use cannabis production and distribution by licensed or registered entities, under United States federal law, the possession, use, cultivation, and transfer of cannabis and any related drug paraphernalia is illegal and any such acts are criminal acts under federal law under any and all circumstances under the CSA. Although the Company’s business activities are believed to be compliant with applicable U.S. State and local law in the jurisdictions where Grown Rogue operates, strict compliance with State and local laws with respect to cannabis may neither absolve Grown Rogue of liability under United States federal law, nor may it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against Grown Rogue.
In accordance with Staff Notice 51-352, below is a table of concordance that is intended to assist readers in identifying the disclosure expectations outlined in Staff Notice 51-352.
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permitted and, as a result Grown Rogue may be found to be violating the laws of those jurisdictions”
“Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – The marijuana industry faces significant opposition in the United States” | |
Given the illegality of marijuana under US federal law, discuss the issuer’s ability to access both public and private capital and indicate what financing options are/are not available in order to support continuing operations. |
See “Description of Business” in the Interim MD&A, incorporated by reference herein, available on www.sedarplus.ca.
See “Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – The Company may not be able to obtain or maintain a bank account” in the Annual Report, incorporated by reference herein, available on www.sedarplus.ca. |
Quantify the issuer’s balance sheet and operating statement exposure to U.S. marijuana-related activities. | 100% of Grown Rogue’s balance sheet and operating statements are exposed to U.S. marijuana-related activities. |
Disclose if legal advice has not been obtained, either in the form of a legal opinion or otherwise, regarding (a) compliance with applicable state regulatory frameworks and (b) potential exposure and implications arising from U.S. federal law. | Grown Rogue has received legal advice from multiple attorneys regarding (a) compliance with applicable state regulatory frameworks and (b) potential exposure and implications arising from U.S. federal law. |
Federal CSA Requirement – US Marijuana Issuers with direct involvement in cultivation or distribution | Response |
Outline the regulations for U.S. states in which the issuer operates and confirm how the issuer complies with applicable licensing requirements and the regulatory framework enacted by the applicable U.S. state. | See below in this Prospectus under the heading “U.S. Regulatory Matters” |
Federal CSA Requirement – US Marijuana Issuers with direct involvement in cultivation or distribution | Response |
Discuss the issuer’s program for monitoring compliance with U.S. state law on an ongoing basis, outline internal compliance procedures and provide a positive statement indicating that the issuer is in compliance with U.S. state law and the related licensing framework. Promptly disclose any non-compliance, citations or notices of violation which may have an impact on |
See below in this Prospectus under the heading “U.S. Regulatory Matters”
See the following risk factors included in the Annual Report, incorporated by reference herein, available on www.sedarplus.ca:
“Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – Business is Illegal under U.S. Federal Law” |
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the issuer’s license, business activities or operations. |
“Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – Other Laws and Regulations”
“Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – The Company’s business is highly regulated and it may not be issued necessary licenses, permits, and cards”
“Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – Licenses”
“Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – Liability, Enforcement Complaints etc.” |
U.S. Marijuana Issuers with indirect involvement in cultivation or distribution | Response |
Outline the regulations for U.S. states in which the issuer’s investee(s) operate. | N/A |
Provide reasonable assurance, through either positive or negative statements, that the investee’s business is in compliance with applicable licensing requirements and the regulatory framework enacted by the applicable U.S. state. Promptly disclose any non-compliance, citations or notices of violation, of which the issuer is aware, that may have an impact on the investee’s licence, business activities or operations. | N/A |
U.S. Marijuana Issuers with material ancillary involvement | Response |
Provide reasonable assurance, through either positive or negative statements, that the applicable customer’s or investee’s business is in compliance with applicable licensing requirements and the regulatory framework enacted by the applicable U.S. state. | N/A |
In accordance with Staff Notice 51-352, this section provides a discussion of the federal and state-level U.S. regulatory regimes in the jurisdictions where Grown Rogue is currently directly involved through its subsidiaries or is planning to be directly involved in the future. Certain Grown Rogue subsidiaries are directly engaged in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, sale, or distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in the State of Oregon and in the medical and recreational marketplaces in the State of Michigan. Pending regulatory approval, certain Grown Rogue subsidiaries expect to be directly engaged in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, sale, or distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in New Jersey and Illinois. In accordance with Staff Notice 51-352, Grown Rogue will evaluate, monitor and reassess this disclosure, and any related risks, on an ongoing basis and the same will be supplemented and amended to investors in public filings, including in the event of government policy changes or the introduction of new or amended guidance, laws, or regulations regarding marijuana regulation. Any non-compliance, citations or notices of violation which may have an impact on Grown Rogue’s licenses, business activities, or operations will be promptly disclosed by Grown Rogue.
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Exposure to U.S. Marijuana Related Activities
As of October 31, 2024, 100% of the businesses was directly derived from United States cannabis-related activities. As such, the Company’s exposure to United States cannabis related activities is 100%.
U.S. Regulatory Matters
Grown Rogue (through its subsidiaries) has direct involvement in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, sale, and distribution of marijuana in the United States. Grown Rogue and its subsidiaries are primarily involved in the U.S. marijuana industry as a seed to retail company with operations currently in Oregon and Michigan (both of which have legalized medical and recreational marijuana). Grown Rogue, through its subsidiaries, produces recreational marijuana and distributes it to dispensaries throughout Oregon and Michigan.
Grown Rogue incorporates its discussion above in the “Regulatory Disclosure” section regarding the status of cannabis in the United States and the interplay between federal and state laws. As discussed therein, active enforcement of the current federal law on cannabis may directly and adversely affect revenues and profits of Grown Rogue. The risk of strict enforcement of the Federal CSA remains uncertain.
U.S. Federal Laws Applicable to Banking
Because producing, manufacturing, processing, possessing, distributing, selling, and using marijuana is a crime under the CSA, most U.S. banks and other financial institutions are unwilling to provide banking services to marijuana-related businesses due to concerns about criminal liability under the CSA as well as concerns related to federal money laundering rules under the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act. Canadian banks are also hesitant to work with cannabis companies, due to the uncertain legal and regulatory framework of the industry. Banks and other financial institutions could be prosecuted and possibly convicted of money laundering for providing services to cannabis businesses.
Under U.S. federal law, banks or other financial institutions that provide a cannabis business with a checking account, debit or credit card, small business loan, or any other service could be found guilty of money laundering or conspiracy. In both Canada and the United States transactions by cannabis businesses involving banks and other financial institutions are both difficult and unpredictable under the current legal and regulatory landscape. Though guidelines issued in past years allow financial institutions to provide bank accounts to certain cannabis businesses, relatively few U.S. banks have taken advantage of those guidelines and many U. S. cannabis businesses still operate on an all-cash basis.
Oregon State Regulation
The Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (“OMMP”) is a state registry program within the Public Health Division, Oregon Health Authority (“OHA”). The role of the OHA is to administer the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act. The OMMP allows individuals with a medical history of one or more qualifying illnesses and a doctor’s written statement to apply for registration with the OMMP. Qualified applicants are issued a registry identification card that entitles them to legally possess and cultivate cannabis, subject to certain limitations.
On November 4, 2014, Oregon voters passed Measure 91, known as the Control, Regulation, and Taxation of Marijuana and Industrial Hemp Act (the “Measure 91”), effectively ending the state’s prohibition of recreational marijuana and legalizing the possession, use, and cultivation of marijuana within legal limits by adults 21 years and older. Measure 91 did not amend or affect the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act and the OMMP. Measure 91 empowered the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (“OLCC”) with regulating sales of recreational marijuana in Oregon. It is possible that the voters could potentially repeal the law that permits both the medical and recreational marijuana industry to operate under state law.
Under current Oregon law, possession, and home cultivation by adults at least 21 years old is allowed within legal limits. Public sales of marijuana and marijuana products may be done only through OLCC-licensed retailers. Medical marijuana patients and adults at least 21 years of age may purchase marijuana and marijuana products at OLCC-licensed retailers. Medical marijuana patients are not charged sales tax for their purchases when they present their registry identification card. OLCC-licensed retailers (and their associated applicants and licensees) are required to obtain a certificate of tax compliance to show compliance with Oregon tax laws at the time of license issuance and at each annual license renewal. The OLCC has the authority to require all OLCC license types to demonstrate compliance with Oregon tax laws, but it has not yet done so.
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The OLCC issues five basic types of recreational marijuana licenses: (a) producer, (b) processor, (c) wholesaler, (d) retailer, and (e) testing laboratory. Each license type must be renewed annually and in a timely manner (i.e. on or before the license expiration date). Oregon currently has a moratorium on the issuance of new OLCC licenses (with the exception of testing laboratories). This moratorium sunsets on December 31, 2024 and will be replaced with a per capita limit on the issuance of new OLCC licenses. Under the new license limit, the OLCC may not accept new applications for: (a) producer or retail licenses unless there is not more than one active license per 7,500 residents in the state who are 21 years of age or older; and (b) processor and wholesale licenses unless there is not more than one active license per 12,500 residents in the state who are 21 years of age or older. Applications for renewals, changes of location, changes of ownership, or changes in the size of a mature canopy are exempt from both the moratorium and the license limit. The OLCC may disqualify applicants for a number of reasons, including for lacking a good moral character, for lacking sufficient financial resources or responsibility, for relevant past convictions, and for using marijuana, alcohol, or drugs “to excess”.
Grown Rogue has a comprehensive compliance program, which tracks all aspects of operations through the METRC program (an online software tool mandated by the State of Oregon that tracks seed to retail purchases), as well as compliance with all state and federal employment and other safety regulations.
Grown Rogue is periodically advised by various outside attorneys about the requirements for compliance with Oregon law.
Grown Rogue is in compliance with Oregon state law and its related licensing framework.
Michigan State Regulation
In November 2008, Michigan residents approved the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (the “MMMA”) to provide a legal framework for a safe and effective medical marijuana program. In September 2016, the Michigan Senate passed the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (the “MMFLA”) and the Marihuana Tracking Act (the “MTA”). On November 6, 2018, Michigan voters approved the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, which makes marijuana legal under state and local law for adults 21 years of age or older and controls the commercial production and distribution of marijuana under a system that licenses, regulates, and taxes the businesses involved.
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”) is the main regulatory authority for the licensing of marijuana businesses, and it currently administrates five types of “state operating licenses” for marijuana businesses: (a) a “grower” license, (b) a “processor” license, (c) a “secure transporter” license, (d) a “provisioning center” license and (e) a “safety compliance facility” license. There are no stated limits on the number of licenses that can be made available on a state level; however, LARA has discretion over the approval of applications and municipalities can pass additional restrictions including zoning and licensing requirements.
Grown Rogue has a comprehensive compliance program, which tracks all aspects of operations through the METRC program (an online software tool mandated through the State of Michigan that tracks seed to retail purchases), as well as compliance with all state and federal employment and other safety regulations.
Grown Rogue is periodically advised by various outside attorneys about the requirements for compliance with Michigan law. Grown Rogue is in compliance with Michigan state law and its related licensing framework.
Michigan License Classes and Municipal Authority
State operating licenses for marijuana businesses have a one year term and are annually renewable if certain conditions are met: (a) the renewal application is submitted prior to the date the license expires, or within sixty (60) days of expiration if all other conditions are met and a late fee is paid, (b) the licensee pays the regulatory assessment fee set by LARA and (c) the licensee continues to meet the requirements to be a licensee under the Michigan Cannabis Regulations.
Each renewal application is reviewed by LARA, and provided that the requisite renewal fees are paid, the renewal application is timely submitted prior to the expiration date, and there are no material violations noted against the applicable licenses, a licensee would expect to receive the applicable renewed license in the ordinary course of business.
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There are no stated limits on the number of licenses that can be made available on a state level; however, regulatory authorities have discretion over the approval of applications and municipalities can pass additional restrictions.
Licensees are heavily regulated with on-going requirements related to operations, security, storage, transportation, inventorying, personnel, and more. As in other states where cannabis is legal, Michigan regulators can deny or revoke licenses and renewals for multiple reasons. Additionally, license holders must ensure that no cannabis is sold, delivered, or distributed by a producer from or to a location outside of Michigan.
Pursuant to the requirements of the MTA, LARA utilizes METRC as the state’s third-party solution for marijuana and marijuana product tracking. METRC is Michigan’s statewide seed-to-sale marijuana tracking system that uses serialized tags attached to every plant — and labels attached to wholesale packages — to track marijuana inventory. METRC allows us to track our inventory, permissible sales and seed-to-sale information. METRC also gives regulators access to our product supply chain from seed-to-sale.
New Jersey State Regulation
New Jersey enacted the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (“CUMMA”) on January 18, 2010. CUMMA allows patients with qualifying medical conditions to access cannabis through a program regulated by the New Jersey Department of Health (“NJDOH”), which authorized six alternative treatment centers (“ATCs”) to operate as vertically integrated cultivators and dispensaries. In 2019, the NJDOH held a “Request for Application” process for 24 additional ATCs, with some ATCs limited to cultivation, some limited to retail dispensaries, and some vertically integrated.
Following voter approval of an adult-use cannabis ballot measure amending the New Jersey Constitution to permit the use of cannabis for adults 21 years of age and older, on February 22, 2021, New Jersey enacted the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (“CREAMMA”), which legalized the adult use of marijuana and established the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”) as the regulatory body for both the medical and recreational cannabis within the state.
Under CREAMMA, ATCs can apply to serve the recreational cannabis market as “Expanded ATCs.” In addition, New Jersey established six (6) new classes of licenses for recreational use: Class 1 Cannabis Cultivator, authorized to grow recreational cannabis; Class 2 Cannabis Manufacturer, permitted to manufacture cannabis products; Class 3 Cannabis Wholesaler, licensed to store, sell, and transfer cannabis items among cultivators, wholesalers, and retailers; Class 4 Cannabis Distributor, authorized to transport cannabis items in bulk within the state; Class 5 Cannabis Retailer, allowed to purchase cannabis from licensed sources and sell to consumers in retail settings; and Class 6 Cannabis Delivery, tasked with transporting purchases from retailers to consumers. Additionally, New Jersey offers microbusiness licenses targeting smaller, local enterprises. These licenses are restricted to operations with no more than 10 employees, with at least 51% of them required to reside in the local or neighboring municipalities. Notably, there are no statutory caps on the number of licenses the CRC may issue. However, the CRC has discretion over the approval of applications and municipalities can pass additional restrictions including zoning and licensing requirements.
Recreational cannabis businesses in New Jersey are permitted to integrate vertically by holding licenses across several classes—cultivator, manufacturer, retailer, and delivery service, or as both a wholesaler and a distributor. However, businesses are restricted to holding only one license per class.
As part of the adult use licensing process, applicants are permitted to apply for “conditional” or “annual” licenses. Conditional licenses serve as an entry point for industry newcomers, providing them up to 120 days (with a potential 45-day extension) to site their proposed operations. To qualify for a conditional license, applicants must meet specific residency and financial requirements. Successful conditional license holders may transition to annual licenses, which transition is required for the business to be approved by the CRC to begin operations. Additionally, the CRC implemented a program that prioritizes review of applications from Diversely Owned, Social Equity, and Impact Zone qualifying applicants. Microbusinesses are also prioritized, with opportunities for expansion.
Recently, the CRC approved new regulations for cannabis consumption lounges, which are set to be implemented following approvals from the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law and local municipalities. These lounges, required to be attached to existing dispensaries and prohibited from selling food or alcohol, aim to offer a secure, regulated environment for medical and recreational cannabis users to consume their own products.
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To safeguard fair business practices and maintain competitive market conditions, New Jersey imposes specific prohibitions on Financial Source Agreements (FSA) and Management Services Agreements (MSA).
The CRCA utilizes METRC as the state’s third-party solution for marijuana and marijuana product tracking from seed to sale.
Illinois State Regulations
In August 2013, Illinois became the 20th state to authorize a program for the cultivation and dispensing of cannabis for medical purposes for qualified medical patients—the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program. In June 2019, Illinois passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (“CRTA”), which legalized cannabis for recreational use and created one of the largest adult use markets in the country. The law went into effect on June 25, 2019, and adult use sales of cannabis began in the state on January 1, 2020. Under the CRTA, existing medical cannabis license holders were allowed to apply for Early Approval Adult Use Dispensing Organization (“EAAUDO”) licenses to be able to sell adult use product at existing medical cannabis dispensaries. Existing medical operators also received the privilege of opening a secondary adult use only retail dispensary for every medical cannabis dispensary location already existing in the operator’s portfolio. All EAAUDO license holders were also required to commit to Illinois’s groundbreaking Social Equity program either through a financial contribution, grant agreement, donation, incubation program, or sponsorship program.
The CRTA also authorized the issuance of an additional 75 Adult Use Dispensing Organization (“AUDO”) licenses, 40 craft grower licenses as well as infuser and transporter licenses in 2020. Generally speaking, these licenses were to be awarded via a competitive application process. The CRTA provided a significant advantage to applicants that qualified as a “Social Equity Applicant” under the CRTA. In addition, the CRTA authorized issuance up to 110 additional AUDO licenses and 60 craft grower licenses by December 21, 2021. However, due the COVID-19 pandemic, litigation relating to the application process, and the passage of H.B. 1443, which amended the CRTA, the issuance of new cannabis licenses in Illinois was delayed until July 2021. By June 2022, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (“IDOA”) has issued approximately 87 craft grower licenses in several tranches, along with infuser and transporter licenses. Note that those applicants who did not win a craft grow license have since sued IDOA alleging a host of issues and arguments relating to the application and scoring process. All such cases were consolidated for administrative purposes and are still pending (In re Cannabis Craft Grow Litigation, Case No.: 22 CH 06071).
On September 3, 2021, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) announced that 185 Conditional AUDO licenses have been awarded through three license lotteries that took place on July 29, 2021, August 5, 2021, and August 19, 2021 respectively. These Conditional AUDO licenses were ultimately issued to the respective winners in July 2022. The CRTA was subsequently amended in the Spring of 2023 and Conditional AUDO license holders are now required to site and operationalize their dispensaries within 720 days of license receipt.
On December 21, 2022, the IDFPR announced that another 55 conditional AUDO licenses would be awarded through a license lottery for Social Equity applicants. The IDFPR conducted the lottery on July 13, 2023. On May 3, 2024, the IDFPR issued 35 conditional AUDO licenses and on June 28, 2024, the IDFPR issued another 13 conditional AUDO licenses, bringing the total issued through this lottery to 48. The remaining seven available licenses have not yet been issued and may not be issued at this time.
The state of Illinois currently uses BioTrackTHC as its computerized track-and-trace system for seed-to-sale reporting. However, Illinois announced that it will be switching to Metrc as the state’s track-and-trace system. It is unclear when that switch will be implemented. Individual licensees, whether directly or through third-party integration systems, are required to push data to the state to meet all reporting requirements.
Illinois allows for five types of cannabis businesses within the state: (1) cultivation centers; (2) craft growers; (3) infusers; and (4) transporters, which are regulated by the IDOA. Fifth are dispensaries, which are regulated by the IDFPR. Vertical integration is permissible through the acquisition of the various license types, but there are restrictions on certain license ownership. Pursuant to the CRTA, an individual may not be a “Principal Officer” in: (1) more than 10 adult use dispensaries, (2) more than three craft growers, and (3) a craft grower and cultivation center simultaneously. Principal Officer includes a cannabis business establishment applicant or licensed cannabis business establishment’s board member, owner with more than 1% interest of the total cannabis business establishment or more than 5% interest of the total cannabis business establishment of a publicly traded company, president, vice president,
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secretary, treasurer, partner, officer, member, manager member, or person with a profit sharing, financial interest, or revenue sharing arrangement.
All cultivation, infusing, and transporter establishments must register with the IDOA. All dispensaries must register with the IDFPR. If applications contain all required information, establishments are issued a marijuana establishment registration certificate. Registration certificates are valid for a period of one year and are subject to annual renewals after required fees are paid and the business remains in good standing. Pursuant to Illinois law, registration renewal applications must be received 45 days prior to expiration and may be denied if the license has a history of non-compliance and penalties.
The cultivation and craft grower licenses permit a licensee to acquire, possess, cultivate, manufacture and process cannabis into edible products and cannabis-infused products. Cultivators and craft growers can transfer, have tested, supply or sell cannabis and cannabis products and related supplies to licensed dispensaries, craft growers, and infusers. Craft growers can cultivate a flowering stage canopy of up to 14,000 sq. ft. Infusing licenses permit a licensee to acquire and possess distillate from a licensed cultivator or craft grower and to manufacture edible and cannabis-infused products. Infusers can transfer, have tested, supply or sell cannabis and cannabis products to dispensaries. The transporter license permits a licensee to transport cannabis and cannabis products to and from licensed entities.
The retail dispensary license permits us to purchase cannabis and manufactured cannabis products from licensed cultivation centers, craft growers, and infusing organizations and to sell such products to adult consumers (21 years old or older).
Securities may be sold under this Prospectus, other than pursuant to an “at-the-market distribution”, by way of secondary offering by or for the account of certain of our securityholders. The Prospectus Supplement that we will file in connection with any offering of Securities by selling securityholders will include the following information:
● | the names of the selling securityholders; |
● | the number or amount of Securities owned, controlled or directed of the class being distributed by each selling securityholder; |
● | the number or amount of Securities of the class being distributed for the account of each selling securityholder; |
● | the number or amount of Securities of any class to be owned, controlled or directed by the selling securityholders after the distribution and the percentage that number, or amount represents of the total number of our outstanding Securities; |
● | whether the Securities are owned by the selling securityholders both of record and beneficially, of record only, or beneficially only; |
● | the Prospectus Supplement will contain, if applicable, the disclosure required by Item 1.11 of Form 44-101F1 – Short Form Prospectus, and, if applicable, the selling securityholders will file a non-issuer’s submission to jurisdiction form with the corresponding Prospectus Supplement; and |
● | all other information that is required to be included in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. |
The net proceeds to the Company from any offering of Securities and the proposed use of those proceeds will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement relating to that offering of Securities. Among other potential uses, the Company may use the net proceeds from the sale of Securities for general corporate purposes, capital projects and potential future acquisitions and internal expansion. In addition, the Securities may be offered and issued in consideration for the acquisition of other businesses, assets or securities by the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The consideration for any such acquisition may consist of the Securities separately, a combination of Securities or any combination of, among other things, Securities, cash and assumption of liabilities. All expenses relating to an offering of Securities and any compensation paid to underwriters, dealers or agents, as the case may be, will be paid out of the proceeds from the sale of Securities, unless otherwise stated in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, provided that certain expenses in any secondary offering may be paid by the Company. The Company will not receive any proceeds from any sale of any Securities by selling securityholders.
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The allocation of the net proceeds of any offering will vary depending on future developments in the Company’s business operations or unforeseen events, including those listed under the “Risk Factors” section of this Prospectus and in the documents incorporated herein by reference. The Company cannot guarantee that it will maintain positive operating cash flow in the future. To the extent the Company has negative cash flows in future periods, certain of the proceeds of any offering may be used to fund such negative operating cash flow in these periods. Management of the Company will retain broad discretion in allocating the net proceeds of any offering of Securities by the Company under this Prospectus and the Company’s actual use of the net proceeds will vary depending on the availability and suitability of investment opportunities and its operating and capital needs from time to time. See “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report, incorporated herein by reference.
The Company may, from time to time, issue securities (including Securities) other than pursuant to this Prospectus.
The following describes the material terms of the Company’s share capital and a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Securities as at the date of this Prospectus. The summary does not purport to be complete, is indicative only and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the terms and provisions of the Company’s by-laws and articles of the Company (the “Articles”), as amended. The specific terms of any Securities to be offered under this Prospectus, and the extent to which the general terms described in this Prospectus apply to such Securities, will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. Moreover, a Prospectus Supplement relating to a particular offering of Securities may include terms pertaining to the Securities being offered thereunder that are not within the terms and parameters described in this Prospectus. The Securities will not include any novel derivatives or asset-backed securities as discussed under Part 4 of National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions.
The Company is currently authorized to issue an unlimited number of Subordinate Voting Shares, an unlimited number of Multiple Voting Shares and an unlimited number of preferred shares, issuable in series. The Subordinate Voting Shares are “restricted securities” within the meaning of such term under applicable Canadian securities laws.
Effective as of June 27, 2024, the Company amended the Articles (the “Capital Structure Amendments”) to, among other things: (i) amend the rights and restrictions of the then existing class of common shares without par value in the capital of the Company and redesignate such class as Subordinate Voting Shares; and (ii) to create a new class of shares designated as Multiple Voting Shares.
The Capital Structure Amendments were undertaken in order to minimize the proportion of the outstanding voting securities of the Company that are held by “U.S. persons” for purposes of determining whether the Company is a “foreign private issuer” for purposes of United States securities laws. This has been accomplished through the certain shareholders of the Company who are “U.S. Persons” electing to convert their Subordinate Voting Shares to Multiple Voting Shares at the initial conversion ratio (the “Conversion Ratio”) of 1,000 Subordinate Voting Shares for 1 Multiple Voting Share, thereby decreasing their holdings of outstanding voting securities of the Company significantly. Each Multiple Voting Share is entitled to one vote in respect of each Subordinate Voting Share into which such Multiple Voting Share could ultimately be converted which, pending adjustments to the Conversion Ratio, would be equal to 1,000 votes per Multiple Voting Share. The Conversion Ratio is subject to change based on certain adjustments pursuant to the terms of the Multiple Voting Shares as is described further under “Description of Share Capital, Multiple Voting Shares”.
The Subordinate Voting Shares are convertible by the holder at any time into Multiple Voting Shares, including in the event of a takeover bid for the Multiple Voting Shares. The Multiple Voting Shares are convertible by the holder at any time into Subordinate Voting Shares, including in the event of a takeover bid for the Subordinate Voting Shares. The Company can force the conversion of the Multiple Voting Shares into Subordinate Voting Shares in certain circumstances as further described under “Description of Share Capital, Multiple Voting Shares” and “Description of Share Capital, Subordinate Voting Shares”.
The Capital Structure Amendments were approved at the Company’s annual general and special meetings of shareholders on June 24, 2024 by the affirmative vote of greater than two-thirds of the votes cast by shareholders present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting.
The following description summarizes the material terms of Grown Rogue’s share capital.
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As of October 31, 2024, the Company has the following Subordinate Voting Shares, or securities convertible, exercisable or exchangeable into Subordinate Voting Shares, outstanding:1
Subordinate Voting Shares | 222,276,113 |
Multiple Voting Shares | 0 |
Warrants | 4,000,000 |
July Convertible Debentures1 | 22,862,000 |
Options2 | 14,965,000 |
Restricted Stock Units3 | 454,200 |
1 | July Convertible Debentures have an aggregate principal balance of USD$4,050,000 (CAD$5,049,000) which is convertible into 22,862,500 Subordinate Voting Shares as of the date of this Prospectus. | |
2 | Each Option is exercisable for one Subordinate Voting Share. | |
3 | Each Restricted Stock Unit represents, upon vesting and settlement, the right to receive one Subordinate Voting Share. |
Subordinate Voting Shares
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Subordinate Voting Shares that may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus. This summary does not purport to be complete. For additional information, see “Schedule A – Terms of Subordinate Voting Shares” in the Management Information Circular, incorporated herein by reference.
Exercise of Voting Rights
Holders of Subordinate Voting Shares are entitled to notice of and to attend and speak at any meeting of the shareholders of the Company. At each such meeting, holders of Subordinate Voting Shares shall be entitled to one vote in respect of each Subordinate Voting Share held, except a meeting of which only holders of another particular class or series of shares of the Company shall have the right to vote.
Alteration to Rights of Subordinate Voting Shares
As long as any Subordinate Voting Shares remain outstanding, the Company will not, without the consent of the holders of the Subordinate Voting Shares by separate special resolution, prejudice or interfere with any right or special right attached to the Subordinate Voting Shares.
Dividends
Holders of Subordinate Voting Shares shall be entitled to receive as and when declared by the directors, dividends in cash or property of the Company. No dividend will be declared or paid on the Subordinate Voting Shares unless the Company simultaneously declares or pays, as applicable, equivalent dividends (on an as-converted to Subordinate Voting Share basis) on the Multiple Voting Shares.
Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding-Up
In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, or in the event of any other distribution of assets of the Company among its shareholders for the purpose of winding up its affairs, the holders of Subordinate Voting Shares shall, subject to the prior rights of the holders of any shares of the Company ranking in priority to the Subordinate Voting Shares be entitled to participate rateably along with all other holders of Multiple Voting Shares (on an as-converted to Subordinate Voting Share basis) and Subordinate Voting Shares.
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Subdivision or Consolidation
No subdivision or consolidation of the Subordinate Voting Shares or Multiple Voting Shares shall occur unless, simultaneously, the Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares are subdivided or consolidated in the same manner or such other adjustment is made so as to maintain and preserve the relative rights of the holders of the shares of each of the said classes.
Rights to Subscribe; Pre-Emptive Rights
The holders of Subordinate Voting Shares are not entitled to a right of first refusal to subscribe for, purchase or receive any part of any issue of Subordinate Voting Shares, or bonds, debentures or other securities of the Company now or in the future.
Conversion
Each issued and outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares may at any time, at the option of the holder, be converted at the inverse of the Conversion Ratio then in effect. The conversion right may be exercised at any time and from time to time by notice in writing delivered to the Company accompanied by the certificate or certificates representing the Subordinate Voting Shares or, if uncertificated, such other evidence of ownership as the Company may require, in respect of which the holder wishes to exercise the right of conversion. The notice must be signed by the registered holder of the Subordinate Voting Shares in respect of which the right of conversion is being exercised or by his, her or its duly authorized attorney and must specify the number of Subordinate Voting Shares which the holder wishes to have converted. Upon receipt of the conversion notice and share certificate(s) or other evidence of ownership satisfactory to the Company, and after paying any applicable stamp tax or similar duty on or in respect of such conversion, the Company will issue a share certificate or other evidence of ownership representing Multiple Voting Shares on the basis set out above to the registered holder of the Subordinate Voting Shares. If fewer than all of the Subordinate Voting Shares represented by a certificate accompanying the notice are to be converted, the holder is entitled to receive a new certificate representing the shares comprised in the original certificate which are not to be converted. Subordinate Voting Shares converted into Multiple Voting Shares hereunder will automatically be cancelled.
Conversion of Subordinate Voting Shares Upon an Offer
In the event that an offer is made to purchase Multiple Voting Shares, and the offer is one which is required, pursuant to applicable securities legislation or the rules of a stock exchange, if any, on which the Multiple Voting Shares are then listed, to be made to all or substantially all the holders of Multiple Voting Shares in a province or territory of Canada to which the requirement applies, each Subordinate Voting Share shall become convertible at the option of the holder into Multiple Voting Shares at the inverse of the Conversion Ratio then in effect, at any time while the offer is in effect until one day after the time prescribed by applicable securities legislation for the offeror to take up and pay for such shares as are to be acquired pursuant to the offer. The conversion right may only be exercised in respect of Subordinate Voting Shares for the purpose of depositing the resulting Multiple Voting Shares under the offer, and for no other reason. In such event, the transfer agent for the Subordinated Voting Shares shall deposit under the offer the resulting Multiple Voting Shares, on behalf of the holder.
Multiple Voting Shares
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Multiple Voting Shares For additional information, see “Schedule A – Terms of Multiple Voting Shares” in the Management Information Circular, incorporated herein by reference.
Exercise of Voting Rights
Holders of Multiple Voting Shares shall be entitled to notice of and to attend and speak at any meeting of the shareholders of the Company. At each such meeting, except for a meeting of which only holders of another particular class or series of shares of the Company shall have the right to vote, holders of Multiple Voting Shares will be entitled to one vote in respect of each Subordinate Voting Share into which such Multiple Voting Share could ultimately then be converted, which for greater certainty, shall initially equal 1,000 votes per Multiple Voting Share.
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Alteration of Rights to Multiple Voting Shares
As long as any Multiple Voting Shares remain outstanding, the Company will not, without the consent of the holders of the Multiple Voting Shares by separate special resolution, prejudice or interfere with any right or special right attached to the Multiple Voting Shares. Consent of the holders of a majority of the outstanding Multiple Voting Shares shall be required for any action that authorizes or creates shares of any class having preferences superior to or on a parity with the Multiple Voting Shares. In connection with the exercise of the voting rights contained in this paragraph (b) each holder of Multiple Voting Shares will have one vote in respect of each Multiple Voting Share held.
Dividends
The holder of Multiple Voting Shares shall have the right to receive dividends, out of any cash or other assets legally available therefor, pari passu (on an as converted basis, assuming conversion of all Multiple Voting Shares into Subordinate Voting Shares at the Conversion Ratio) as to dividends and any declaration or payment of any dividend on the Subordinate Voting Shares. No dividend will be declared or paid on the Multiple Voting Shares unless the Company simultaneously declares or pays, as applicable, equivalent dividends (on an as-converted to Subordinate Voting Share basis) on the Subordinate Voting Shares.
Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding-Up
In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, or in the event of any other distribution of assets of the Company among its shareholders for the purpose of winding up its affairs, the holders of Multiple Voting Shares will, subject to the prior rights of the holders of any shares of the Company ranking in priority to the Multiple Voting Shares, be entitled to participate rateably along with all other holders of Multiple Voting Shares (on an as-converted to Subordinate Voting Share basis) and Subordinate Voting Shares.
Rights to Subscribe; Pre-Emptive Rights
The holders of Multiple Voting Shares are not entitled to a right of first refusal to subscribe for, purchase or receive any part of any issue of Subordinate Voting Shares, or bonds, debentures or other securities of the Company now or in the future.
Conversion
Holders of Multiple Voting Shares Holders shall have conversion rights as follows (the “Conversion Rights”):
i. | Right to Convert. Each issued and outstanding Multiple Voting Share may at any time, at the option of the holder, be converted into fully paid and non-assessable Subordinate Voting Shares as is determined by multiplying the number of Multiple Voting Shares by the Conversion Ratio applicable to such share in effect on the date the Multiple Voting Share is surrendered for conversion. The initial “Conversion Ratio” for shares of Multiple Voting Shares is 1,000 Subordinate Voting Shares for each Multiple Voting Share; provided, however, that the Conversion Ratio shall be subject to adjustment as set out in the Articles. |
ii. | Mandatory Conversion. Notwithstanding any other term herein, the Company may require each holder of Multiple Voting Shares to convert all, and not less than all, the Multiple Voting Shares at the applicable Conversion Ratio (a “Mandatory Conversion”) if at any time all the following conditions are satisfied (or otherwise waived by special resolution of holders of Multiple Voting Shares): |
a. | the Subordinate Voting Shares issuable upon conversion of all the Multiple Voting Shares are registered for resale and may be sold by the holder thereof pursuant to an effective registration statement and/or prospectus covering the Subordinate Voting Shares under the 1933 Act; |
b. | the Company is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
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c. | the Subordinate Voting Shares are listed or quoted (and are not suspended from trading) on a recognized North American stock exchange. |
iii. | Mechanics of Conversion. The conversion right may be exercised at any time and from time to time by notice in writing delivered to the Company accompanied by the certificate or certificates representing the Multiple Voting Shares or, if uncertificated, such other evidence of ownership as the Company may require, in respect of which the holder wishes to exercise the right of conversion. |
iv. | Adjustments for Distributions. In the event the Company shall declare a distribution to holders of Subordinate Voting Shares payable in securities of other persons, evidences of indebtedness issued by the Company or other persons, assets (excluding cash dividends) or options or rights not otherwise causing adjustment to the Conversion Ratio (a “Distribution”), then the holders of Multiple Voting Shares shall be entitled to a proportionate share of any such Distribution as though they were the holders of the number of Subordinate Voting Shares into which their Multiple Voting Shares are convertible as of the record date fixed for the determination of the holders of Subordinate Voting Shares entitled to receive such Distribution. |
v. | Recapitalizations; Stock Splits. If at any time or from time-to-time, the Company shall effect a recapitalization of the Subordinate Voting Shares; (ii) issue Subordinate Voting Shares as a dividend or other distribution on outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares; (iii) subdivide the outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares into a greater number of Subordinate Voting Shares; (iv) consolidate the outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares into a smaller number of Subordinate Voting Shares; or (v) effect any similar transaction or action (each, a “Recapitalization”), provision shall be made so that the holders of Multiple Voting Shares shall thereafter be entitled to receive, upon conversion of Multiple Voting Shares, the number of Subordinate Voting Shares or other securities or property of the Company or otherwise, to which a holder of Subordinate Voting Shares deliverable upon conversion would have been entitled on such Recapitalization. In any such case, appropriate adjustment shall be made with respect to the rights of the holders of Multiple Voting Shares after the Recapitalization to the end that the provisions of this section (including adjustment of the Conversion Ratio then in effect and the number of Multiple Voting Shares issuable upon conversion of Multiple Voting Shares) shall be applicable after that event as nearly equivalent as may be practicable. |
vi. | Disputes. Any holder of Multiple Voting Shares that beneficially owns more than 5% of the issued and outstanding Multiple Voting Shares may submit a written dispute as to the determination or the arithmetic calculation of the Conversion Ratio with the basis for the disputed determinations or arithmetic calculations. The Company shall respond to the holder within five (5) Business Days of receipt, or deemed receipt, of the dispute notice with a written calculation of the Conversion Ratio. If the holder and the Company are unable to agree upon such determination or calculation of the Conversion Ratio, within five (5) Business Days of such response, then the Company and the holder shall, within one (1) Business Day thereafter submit the disputed arithmetic calculation of the conversion ratio to the Company’s independent, outside accountant. The Company, at the Company’s expense, shall cause the accountant to perform the determinations or calculations and notify the Company and the holder of the results no later than ten (10) Business Days from the time it receives the disputed determinations or calculations. Such accountant’s determination or calculation, as the case may be, shall be binding upon all parties absent demonstrable error. |
Conversion of Upon an Offer
In the event that an offer is made to purchase Subordinate Voting Shares, and the offer is one which is required, pursuant to applicable securities legislation or the rules of a stock exchange, if any, on which the Subordinate Voting Shares are then listed, to be made to all or substantially all the holders of Subordinate Voting Shares in a province or territory of Canada to which the requirement applies, each Multiple Voting Share shall become convertible at the option of the holder into Subordinate Voting Shares at the Conversion Ratio then in effect, at any time while the offer is in effect until one day after the time prescribed by applicable securities legislation for the offeror to take up and pay for such shares as are to be acquired pursuant to the offer. This conversion right may only be exercised in respect of Multiple Voting Shares for the purpose of depositing the resulting Subordinate Voting Shares under the offer, and for no other reason. In such event, the transfer agent for the Subordinate Voting Shares shall deposit under the offer the resulting Subordinate Voting Shares, on behalf of the holder.
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Warrants
As of the date of this Prospectus, there are 4,000,000 warrants outstanding, each of which are exercisable into a Subordinate Voting Share with an exercise price of CAD$0.225 per warrant and an expiry date of October 5, 2028.
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Warrants that may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus. This summary does not purport to be complete.
The Warrants may be issued under a warrant agreement. The applicable Prospectus Supplement will include details of the warrant agreement, if any, governing the Warrants being offered. The Company will file a copy of the warrant agreement, if any, relating to an offering of Warrants with the relevant securities regulatory authorities in Canada after it has been entered into by the Company.
The specific terms and provisions that will apply to any Warrants that may be offered by us pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
● | the number of Warrants offered; |
● | the price or prices, if any, at which the Warrants will be issued; |
● | the currency at which the Warrants will be offered and in which the exercise price under the Warrants may be payable; |
● | upon exercise of the Warrant, the events or conditions under which the amount of Securities may be subject to adjustment; |
● | the date on which the right to exercise such Warrants shall commence and the date on which such right shall expire; |
● | if applicable, the identity of the Warrant agent; |
● | whether the Warrants will be listed on any securities exchange; |
● | whether the Warrants will be issued with any other Securities and, if so, the amount and terms of these Securities; |
● | any minimum or maximum subscription amount; |
● | whether the Warrants are to be issued in registered form, “book-entry only” form, non-certificated inventory system form, bearer form or in the form of temporary or permanent global securities and the basis of exchange, transfer and ownership thereof; |
● | any material risk factors relating to such Warrants and any other Securities to be issued upon exercise of the Warrants; |
● | any other rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the Warrants and the Securities to be issued upon exercise of the Warrants; and |
● | any other material terms or conditions of the Warrants and the Securities to be issued upon exercise of the Warrants. |
The terms and provisions of any Warrants offered under a Prospectus Supplement may differ from the terms described above and may not be subject to or contain any or all of the terms described above.
Prior to the exercise of any Warrants, holders of such Warrants will not have any of the rights of holders of the Securities purchasable upon such exercise, including the right to receive payments of dividends or the right to vote such underlying securities.
Subscription Receipts
As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has no Subscription Receipts outstanding. The Company may issue Subscription Receipts, separately or together, with Subordinate Voting Shares, Warrants, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units or any combination thereof, as the case may be. The particular terms and provisions of the Subscription Receipts as may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement pertaining to such offering of Subscription Receipts, and the extent to which the general terms and provisions described below may apply to such Subscription Receipts will be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Subscription Receipts that may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus. This summary does not purport to be complete.
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The Subscription Receipts may be issued under a subscription receipt agreement. The applicable Prospectus Supplement will include details of the subscription receipt agreement, if any, governing the Subscription Receipts being offered. The Company will file a copy of the subscription receipt agreement, if any, relating to an offering of Subscription Receipts with the relevant securities regulatory authorities in Canada after it has been entered into by the Company.
The specific terms and provisions that will apply to any Subscription Receipts that may be offered by us pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
● | the number of Subscription Receipts offered; |
● | the price or prices, if any, at which the Subscription Receipts will be issued; |
● | the manner of determining the offering price(s); |
● | the currency at which the Subscription Receipts will be offered; |
● | the Securities into which the Subscription Receipts may be exchanged; |
● | conditions to the exchange of Subscription Receipts into other Securities and the consequences of such conditions not being satisfied; |
● | the number of Securities that may be issued upon the exchange of each Subscription Receipt and the price per Security or the aggregate principal amount and the events or conditions under which the amount of Securities may be subject to adjustment; |
● | the dates or periods during which the Subscription Receipts may be exchanged; |
● | the circumstances, if any, which will cause the Subscription Receipts to be deemed to be automatically exchanged; |
● | provisions applicable to any escrow of the gross or net proceeds from the sale of the Subscription Receipts plus any interest or income earned thereon, and for the release of such proceeds from such escrow; |
● | if applicable, the identity of the Subscription Receipt agent; |
● | whether the Subscription Receipts will be listed on any securities exchange; |
● | whether the Subscription Receipts will be issued with any other Securities and, if so, the amount and terms of these Securities; |
● | any minimum or maximum subscription amount; |
● | whether the Subscription Receipts are to be issued in registered form, “book-entry only” form, non-certificated inventory system form, bearer form or in the form of temporary or permanent global securities and the basis of exchange, transfer and ownership thereof; |
● | any material risk factors relating to such Subscription Receipts and the Securities to be issued upon exchange of the Subscription Receipts; |
● | any other rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the Subscription Receipts and the Securities to be issued upon exchange of the Subscription Receipts; and |
● | any other material terms or conditions of the Subscription Receipts and the Securities to be issued upon exchange of the Subscription Receipts. |
The terms and provisions of any Subscription Receipts offered under a Prospectus Supplement may differ from the terms described above and may not be subject to or contain any or all of the terms described above.
Prior to the exchange of any Subscription Receipts, holders of such Subscription Receipts will not have any of the rights of holders of the Securities for which the Subscription Receipts may be exchanged, including the right to receive payments of dividends or the right to vote such underlying securities.
Debt Securities
The Company issued convertible debentures on July 13, 2023 (the “July Convertible Debentures”) which have an aggregate principal balance of USD$4,050,000 (approximately CAD$5,050,000) The July Convertible Debentures mature on July 13, 2026. Interest accrues at 9% per annum and is payable on the last business days of March, June, September, and December. The number of Subordinate Voting Shares issuable upon conversion of the July Convertible Debentures as of the date of this Prospectus is 22,862,500.
The Company may issue additional Debt Securities, separately or together with Subordinate Voting Shares, Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Convertible Securities or Units, or any combination thereof, as the case may be.
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The particular terms and provisions of the Debt Securities as may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement pertaining to such offering of Debt Securities, and the extent to which the general terms and provisions described below may apply to such Debt Securities will be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Debt Securities that may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus. This summary does not purport to be complete.
Debt Securities may be offered separately or in combination with one or more other Securities. The Company may, from time to time, issue debt securities and incur additional indebtedness other than through the issuance of Debt Securities pursuant to this Prospectus.
Except as otherwise specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, the Debt Securities will constitute the direct, unconditional and unsecured obligations of the Company and shall rank pari passu and ratably without preference among themselves and pari passu with all other unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Company.
The Debt Securities may be issued in one or more series under one or more indentures or other agreements between the Company and one or more counterparties. The Company will file a copy of the trust indenture or any other applicable agreement relating to an offering of Debt Securities with the relevant securities regulatory authorities in Canada after it has been entered into by the Company. To the extent applicable, the trust indenture will also be subject to and governed by the United States Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended. A copy of the form of the trust indenture to be entered into has been filed with the securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada when it is entered into.
The specific terms and provisions that will apply to any Debt Securities that may be offered by us pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
● | the title of the Debt Securities; |
● | any limit on the aggregate principal amount of the Debt Securities and, if no limit is specified, the Company will have the right to re-open such series for the issuance of additional Debt Securities from time to time; |
● | the date or dates, or the method by which such date or dates will be determined or extended, on which the principal (and premium, if any) of the Debt Securities of the series is payable; |
● | the rate or rates at which the Debt Securities of the series will bear interest, if any, or the method by which such rate or rates will be determined, whether such interest will be payable in cash or additional Debt Securities of the same series or will accrue and increase the aggregate principal, as well as the date(s) on which such interest shall be due and payable; |
● | amount outstanding of such series, the date or dates from which such interest will accrue, or the method by which such date or dates will be determined; |
● | the place or places the Company will pay principal, premium and interest, if any, and the place or places where Debt Securities can be presented for registration of transfer, exchange or conversion; |
● | the period or periods within which, the price or prices at which, the currency in which, and other terms and conditions upon which Debt Securities of the series may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company, if the Company is to have that option; |
● | whether the Company will be obligated to redeem, repay or repurchase the Debt Securities pursuant to any sinking or other provision, or at the option of a holder and the terms and conditions of such redemption, repayment or repurchase; |
● | the denominations in which the Company will issue any Debt Securities; |
● | the applicability of, and any changes or additions to, the provisions for defeasance; |
● | whether the holders of any series of Debt Securities have special rights if specified events occur; |
● | any deletions from, modifications of or additions to the events of default or covenants; |
● | whether the Company will issue the Debt Securities as unregistered securities, registered securities or both; |
● | the terms, if any, for any conversion or exchange of the Debt Securities for any other securities of the Company; |
● | whether payment of the Debt Securities will be guaranteed by any affiliates or associates of the Company; |
● | whether the payment of principal, interest and premium, if any, on the Debt Securities will be the Company’s senior, senior subordinated or subordinated obligations; and |
● | any other terms, conditions, rights and preferences (or limitations on such rights and preferences). |
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For greater certainty, Debt Securities may be secured, in which case the applicable security provided by the Company in connection therewith will be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
Convertible Securities
As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has 14,965,000 stock options outstanding and exercisable into a maximum of 14,965,000 Subordinate Voting Shares with expiry dates ranging from November 2024 to August 2029, and 454,200 Restricted Stock Units which vest on January 1, 2025 and which vesting may be extended to January 1, 2026 subject to the approval of the Company and the holder
The Company may issue Convertible Securities, separately or together, with Subordinate Voting Shares, Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities or Units or any combination thereof, as the case may be. The particular terms and provisions of the Convertible Securities as may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement pertaining to such offering of Convertible Securities, and the extent to which the general terms and provisions described below may apply to such Convertible Securities will be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Convertible Securities that may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus. This summary does not purport to be complete.
The Convertible Securities will be convertible, exercisable or exchangeable into Subordinate Voting Shares or Multiple Voting Shares, as applicable, and/or other Securities. The Convertible Securities convertible, exercisable or exchangeable into Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities may be offered separately or together with other Securities, as the case may be. The applicable Prospectus Supplement will include details of the agreement, indenture or other instrument to which such Convertible Securities will be created and issued. The Company will file a copy of any applicable agreement relating to an offering of Convertible Securities with the relevant securities regulatory authorities in Canada after it has been entered into by the Company, and the applicable Prospectus Supplement will include details of any such agreement governing the Convertible Securities being offered.
The specific terms and provisions that will apply to any Convertible Securities that may be offered by us pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
● | the number of such Convertible Securities offered; |
● | the price at which such Convertible Securities will be offered; |
● | the procedures for the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities into or for Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities; |
● | the number of Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities that may be issued upon the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities; |
● | the period or periods during which any conversion or exchange may or must occur; |
● | the designation and terms of any other Convertible Securities with which such Convertible Securities will be offered, if any; |
● | the gross proceeds from the sale of such Convertible Securities; |
● | whether the Convertible Securities will be listed on any securities exchange; |
● | whether the Convertible Securities are to be issued in registered form, “book-entry only” form, bearer form or in the form of temporary or permanent global securities and the basis of exchange, transfer and ownership thereof; |
● | certain material Canadian tax consequences of owning the Convertible Securities; and |
● | any other material terms and conditions of the Convertible Securities. |
Units
As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has no Units outstanding. The Company may issue Units, separately or together, with Subordinate Voting Shares, Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities or Convertible Securities or any combination thereof, as the case may be. Each Unit would be issued so that the holder of the Unit is also the holder of each Security comprising the Unit. Thus, the holder of a Unit will have the rights and obligations of a holder of each applicable Security. The Company will file a copy of any applicable agreement relating to an offering of Units with the relevant securities regulatory authorities in Canada after it has been entered into by the Company,
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and the applicable Prospectus Supplement will include details of any such agreement governing the Units being offered.
The specific terms and provisions that will apply to any Units that may be offered by us pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
● | the number of Units offered; |
● | the price or prices, if any, at which the Units will be issued; |
● | the manner of determining the offering price(s); |
● | the currency at which the Units will be offered; |
● | the Securities comprising the Units and whether such Securities (or the Units themselves) will be listed and/or quoted on a stock exchange; |
● | whether the Units will be issued with any other Securities and, if so, the amount and terms of these Securities; |
● | any minimum or maximum subscription amount; |
● | whether the Units and the Securities comprising the Units are to be issued in registered form, “book-entry only” form, non-certificated inventory system form, bearer form or in the form of temporary or permanent global securities and the basis of exchange, transfer and ownership thereof; |
● | any material risk factors relating to such Units or the Securities comprising the Units; |
● | any other rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the Units or the Securities comprising the Units; and |
● | any other material terms or conditions of the Units or the Securities comprising the Units, including whether and under what circumstances the Securities comprising the Units may be held or transferred separately. |
The terms and provisions of any Units offered under a Prospectus Supplement may differ from the terms described above and may not be subject to or contain any or all of the terms described above.
Other than the following, there have been no material changes to the Company’s share and loan capitalization on a consolidated basis as of the date hereof since September 30, 2024, the date of the Company’s most recently filed interim financial statements:
● | the issuance of 170,000 common shares in the capital of the Company on November 15, 2024 upon the exercise of options. |
● | the cancellation of 4,500,000 warrants on October 11, 2024. |
The applicable Prospectus Supplement will describe any material change, and the effect of such material change, on the share and loan capitalization of the Company that will result from the issuance of Securities pursuant to such Prospectus Supplement.
The applicable Prospectus Supplement will provide, if required, the earnings coverage ratios with respect to the issuance of Securities pursuant to such Prospectus Supplement.
We may offer and sell Securities directly to one or more purchasers through agents or through underwriters or dealers designated by us from time to time. We may distribute the Securities from time to time in one or more transactions at fixed prices (which may be changed from time to time), at market prices prevailing at the times of sale, at varying prices determined at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices, including sales in transactions that are an “at-the-market distribution” as defined in NI 44-102, including sales made directly on the CSE or other existing trading markets for the Securities. A description of such pricing will be disclosed in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. We may offer Securities in the same offering, or we may offer Securities in separate offerings. The prices at which Securities may be offered may vary as between purchasers and during the period of distribution of the Securities.
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This Prospectus may also, from time to time, relate to the offering of our Securities by certain selling securityholders. The selling securityholders may sell all or a portion of our Securities beneficially owned by them and offered thereby from time to time directly or through one or more underwriters, broker-dealers or agents. Our Securities may be sold by the selling securityholders in one or more transactions at fixed prices (which may be changed from time to time), at market prices prevailing at the time of the sale, at varying prices determined at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices.
A Prospectus Supplement will describe the terms of each specific offering of Securities, including: (i) the terms of the Securities to which the Prospectus Supplement relates, including the type of Security being offered; (ii) the name or names of any agents, underwriters or dealers involved in such offering of Securities; (iii) the name or names of any selling securityholders; (iv) the purchase price of the Securities offered thereby and the proceeds to, and the portion of expenses borne by, the Company from the sale of such Securities; (v) any agents’ commission, underwriting discounts and other items constituting compensation payable to agents, underwriters or dealers; and (vi) any discounts or concessions allowed or re-allowed or paid to agents, underwriters or dealers. The Securities may be offered and issued in consideration for the acquisition of other businesses, assets or securities by the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The consideration for any such acquisition may consist of the Securities separately, a combination of Securities or any combination of, among other things, Securities, cash and assumption of liabilities.
If underwriters are used in an offering, the Securities offered thereby may be acquired by the underwriters for their own account and may be resold from time to time in one or more transactions, including negotiated transactions, at a fixed public offering price or at varying prices determined at the time of sale. The obligations of the underwriters to purchase Securities, if applicable, will be subject to the conditions precedent agreed upon by the parties.
The Securities may also be sold (i) directly by the Company or the selling securityholders at such prices and upon such terms as agreed to, or (ii) through agents designated by the Company or the selling securityholders from time to time. Any agent involved in the offering and sale of the Securities in respect of which this Prospectus is delivered will be named, and any commissions payable by the Company and/or selling securityholder to such agent will be set forth, in the Prospectus Supplement. Unless otherwise indicated in the Prospectus Supplement, any agent is acting on a “best efforts” basis for the period of its appointment.
We and/or the selling securityholders may agree to pay the underwriters, broker-dealers or agents a commission for various services relating to the issue and sale of any Securities offered under any Prospectus Supplement. Underwriters, broker- dealers or agents who participate in the distribution of the Securities may be entitled under agreements to be entered into with the Company and/or the selling securityholders to indemnification by the Company and/or the selling securityholders against certain liabilities, including liabilities under securities legislation, or to contribution with respect to payments which such underwriters, dealers or agents may be required to make in respect thereof. Any public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or re-allowed or paid to underwriters, broker-dealers or agents may be changed from time to time.
Each class or series of Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities and Units will be, unless specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, a new issue of Securities with no established trading market and, unless otherwise specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, none of the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units will be listed on any securities or stock exchange. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, there is no market through which the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units (other than constituent Subordinate Voting Shares) may be sold and purchasers may not be able to resell Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units (other than constituent Subordinate Voting Shares) purchased under this Prospectus or any Prospectus Supplement. This may affect the pricing of the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units in the secondary market, the transparency and availability of trading prices, the liquidity of the securities, and the extent of issuer regulation. Subject to applicable laws, certain dealers may make a market in the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units, as applicable, but will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. No assurance can be given that any dealer will make a market in the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units or as to the liquidity of the trading market, if any, for the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units.
In connection with any offering of Securities, unless otherwise specified in a Prospectus Supplement or pursuant to an “at- the-market distribution”, underwriters, broker-dealers or agents may over-allot or effect transactions which
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stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the market price of Securities offered at levels other than those which might otherwise prevail on the open market; provided that no underwriter or dealer involved in an at-the-market distribution, no affiliate of thereof and no person or company and jointly or in concert with such underwriters, broker-dealers or agents has over-allotted, or will over-allot, securities in connection with an at-the-market distribution or effect any other transactions intended to stabilize or maintain the market price of the Securities. Such transactions may be commenced, interrupted or discontinued at any time. A purchaser who acquires Securities forming part of the underwriters’, dealers’ or agents’ over-allocation position acquires those Securities under this Prospectus and the Prospectus Supplement relating to the particular offering of Securities, regardless of whether the over-allocation position is ultimately filled through the exercise of the over-allotment option or secondary market purchases.
No underwriter of an at-the-market distribution, and no person or company acting jointly or in concert with an underwriter, may, in connection with the distribution, enter into any transaction that is intended to stabilize or maintain the market price of the Subordinate Voting Shares, including selling an aggregate number of Subordinate Voting Shares that would result in the underwriter creating an over-allocation position in the Subordinate Voting Shares.
Unless stated to the contrary in any Prospectus Supplement, the Securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) or any State securities laws and may not be offered, sold or delivered within the United States or to U.S. persons within the meaning of Regulation S under the 1933 Act, except in certain transactions that are exempt from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act. In addition, until 40 days after the commencement of an offering of Securities, an offer or sale of the Securities within the United States or to U.S. persons by any dealer, whether or not participating in the offering, may violate the registration requirements of the 1933 Act if such offer or sale is made otherwise than in accordance with an exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act.
Information in respect of prior sales of Subordinate Voting Shares or other Securities distributed under this Prospectus and for securities that are convertible, exercisable or exchangeable into Subordinate Voting Shares or such other Securities within the previous 12-month period will be provided, as required, in a Prospectus Supplement with respect to the issuance of Subordinate Voting Shares or other Securities pursuant to such Prospectus Supplement.
The Subordinate Voting Shares are listed on the CSE under the symbol “GRIN” and quoted on the OTC Markets (the “OTC”) under the symbol “GRUSF”. Trading prices and volumes in respect of the Subordinate Voting Shares will be provided, as required, in each Prospectus Supplement.
The Company has no dividend record and does not currently anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. Dividends paid by the Company would be subject to tax and, potentially, withholdings.
Owning any of the Securities may subject holders to tax consequences. The applicable Prospectus Supplement may describe certain Canadian federal income tax considerations generally applicable to an investor acquiring, owning and disposing of any of the Securities offered thereunder, including, in the case of an investor who is not a resident of Canada, Canadian non-resident withholding tax considerations. The applicable Prospectus Supplement may describe certain United States federal income tax considerations generally applicable to investors described therein of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of any Securities offered thereunder by an investor who is a U.S. person (within the meaning of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended). Prospective investors should consult their own tax advisors prior to deciding to purchase any of the Securities.
Before making an investment decision, prospective purchasers of Securities should carefully consider the information described in this Prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein, including the Annual Report and any applicable Prospectus Supplement. Additional risk factors relating to a specific offering of Securities may be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. Some of the risk factors described herein and in the documents incorporated
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by reference herein, including the applicable Prospectus Supplement, are interrelated and, consequently, investors should treat such risk factors as a whole. If any event arising from these risks occurs, our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, and your investment in the Securities could be materially adversely affected. Additional risks and uncertainties of which we currently are unaware or that are unknown or that we currently deem to be immaterial could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operation. We cannot assure you that we will successfully address any or all of these risks.
In addition to the risk factors described elsewhere herein and in the documents incorporated by reference herein, prospective investors should carefully consider the risks below together with the other information provided elsewhere in this Prospectus and the applicable Prospectus Supplement. Prospective investors should consult with their professional advisors to assess any investment in the Company.
Return on Securities is not guaranteed
There is no guarantee that the Securities will earn any positive return in the short-term or long-term. A holding of Securities is speculative and involves a high degree of risk and should be undertaken only by holders whose financial resources are sufficient to enable them to assume such risks and who have no need for immediate liquidity in their investment. A holding of Securities is appropriate only for holders who have the capacity to absorb a loss of some or all of their holdings.
Discretion in the use of proceeds
Management of the Company will have broad discretion with respect to the timing and application of net proceeds received by the Company from the sale of Securities under this Prospectus or a future Prospectus Supplement and may spend such proceeds in ways that do not improve the Company’s results of operations or enhance the value of the Subordinate Voting Shares or its other securities issued and outstanding from time to time. As a result, purchasers will be relying on the ongoing judgment of management as determined from time to time for the application of the proceeds of any such offering. The results and the effectiveness of the application of the net proceeds are uncertain. Any failure by management to apply these funds effectively could result in financial losses that could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business or cause the price of the securities of the Company issued and outstanding from time to time to decline. The Company will not receive any proceeds from any sale of any Securities by selling securityholders in a secondary offering.
Dilution
Our shareholders may experience dilution of their ownership interests because of our future issuance of additional shares. Our organizational and corporate documents authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares, without par value. In the event that we are required to issue additional shares or securities exercisable for or convertible into additional shares, enter into private placements to raise financing through the sale of equity securities, the interests of our existing shareholders will be diluted and existing shareholders may suffer dilution in their net book value per share depending on the price at which such securities are sold. If we do issue additional shares, it will cause a reduction in the proportionate ownership and voting power of all existing shareholders.
Leverage
We have significant trade and other payables which may make it difficult to service our debts and adversely affects our ability to obtain additional financing. If in the future we are unable to service our debt obligations we may, among other things, need to refinance all or a portion of our debt at an increased borrowing cost, obtain additional financing, delay capital expenditures, or sell material assets. If we are not able to re-finance our debt as necessary, obtain additional financing, or sell assets on commercially acceptable terms or at all, we may not be able to satisfy our debt obligations and continue business operations.
We may require additional capital which may not be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. We have accumulated significant losses and negative cash flows from operations in recent years. We may not have sufficient funds to meet our liabilities for the ensuing twelve months as they become due. Our ability to continue operations and fund our liabilities may become dependent on our ability to secure additional financing and cash flow.
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Liquidity
There is currently no market through which the Securities, other than the Subordinate Voting Shares, may be sold and, unless otherwise specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, none of the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units (other than in respect of constituent Subordinate Voting Shares) will be listed on any securities or stock exchange or any automated dealer quotation system. As a consequence, purchasers may not be able to resell Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units purchased under this Prospectus or any Prospectus Supplement. This may affect the pricing of the Securities, other than the Subordinate Voting Shares, in the secondary market, the transparency and availability of trading prices, the liquidity of these securities and the extent of issuer regulation. There can be no assurance that an active trading market for the Securities, other than the Subordinate Voting Shares, will develop or, if developed, that any such market, including for the Subordinate Voting Shares, will be sustained.
There is only a limited public market for our securities, and no assurance can be given that a broad or active public trading market will develop in the future or, if developed, that it will be sustained. Our common stock trades on the CSE and OTC Markets. We are under no obligation to so qualify or register our shares, or otherwise take action to improve the public market for such securities. Our shares could have limited marketability due to the following factors, each of which could impair the timing, value and market for such securities: (a) lack of profits; (b) need for additional capital;(c) limited public market for such securities; (d) the applicability of certain resale requirements under the Securities Act; and (e) applicable blue-sky laws and the other factors discussed in this Risk Factors section.
Taxation
As the Company operates in the cannabis industry, the Company is subject to the limits of Section 280E of the United States Internal Revenue Code (“Section 280E”), under which many normal business expenses incurred in the trafficking of marijuana are not deductible in calculating its U.S. federal income tax liability. A result of IRC Section 280E is that an otherwise profitable business may in fact operate at a loss, after taking into account its U.S. federal income tax expenses. Although the Company has accounted for IRC Section 280E in its financial projections and models, the application of IRC Section 280E may have a material adverse effect on the Company.
The Company may not be able to obtain or maintain a bank account
Because producing, manufacturing, processing, possessing, distributing, selling, and using marijuana is a crime under the Federal CSA, most banks and other financial institutions are unwilling to provide banking services to marijuana businesses due to concerns about criminal liability under the Federal CSA as well as concerns related to federal money laundering rules under the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act. In February 2014, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) bureau of the U.S. Treasury Department issued guidance (which is not law) with respect to financial institutions providing banking services to cannabis business, including burdensome due diligence expectations and reporting requirements. This guidance does not provide any safe harbors or legal defenses from examination or regulatory or criminal enforcement actions by the DOJ, FinCEN or other federal regulators. Thus, most banks and other financial institutions do not appear to be comfortable providing banking services to cannabis-related businesses, or relying on this guidance, which can be amended or revoked at any time. In addition to the foregoing, banks may refuse to process debit card payments and credit card companies generally refuse to process credit card payments for cannabis-related businesses. As a result, many cannabis businesses still operate on an all-cash basis. Operating on an all-cash or predominantly-cash basis makes it difficult for the Company to manage its business, pay its employees and pay its taxes, and may create serious safety issues for the Company, its employees and its service providers. Although the Company currently has several bank accounts, its inability to maintain those bank accounts, or obtain and maintain other bank accounts, could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
The following persons or companies are named as having prepared or certified a report, valuation, statement or opinion in this Prospectus, either directly or in a document incorporated herein by reference, and whose profession or business gives authority to the report, valuation, statement or opinion made by the expert.
Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P. is the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company. Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P. has confirmed that it is independent of the Company within the meaning of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (registered name of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario) and within the meaning of the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Rule 3520, Auditor Independence.
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ENFORCEABILITY OF CERTAIN CIVIL LIABILITIES AND AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
The Company is a corporation incorporated under and governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario). The Company has appointed an agent for service of process in the United States, but it may be difficult for investors who reside in the United States to enforce a U.S. court judgment predicated upon the civil liability provisions of U.S. federal securities laws against the Company. There is substantial doubt whether an action could be brought in Canada in the first instance predicated solely upon U.S. federal securities laws. Investors should not assume that Canadian courts would enforce judgments of United States courts obtained in actions against the Company or such persons predicated on the civil liability provisions of the United States federal securities laws or the securities or "blue sky" laws of any state within the United States or would enforce, in original actions, liabilities against the Company or such persons predicated on the United States federal securities or any such state securities or "blue sky" laws.
Unless otherwise specified in a Prospectus Supplement relating to any Securities offered, certain legal matters relating to an offering of Securities will be passed upon by Miller Thomson LLP on behalf of the Company. As at the date hereof, the partners and associates of Miller Thomson LLP, as a group, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, less than 1% of the outstanding Shares.
In addition, certain legal matters in connection with any offering of Securities will be passed upon for any underwriters, dealers or agents by counsel to be designated at the time of the offering by such underwriters, dealers or agents, as the case may be.
AUDITORS, REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Grown Rogue’s auditors are Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P., having an address at 12700 Park Central Drive, Suite 1400, Dallas, TX 75251, United States. Such firm is independent of the Company within the meaning of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (registered name of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario) and within the meaning of the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Rule 3520, Auditor Independence.
The transfer agent and registrar of the Company is Capital Transfer Agency ULC, located at Suite 920, 390 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2Y2. The co-transfer agent of the Company is Worldwide Stock Transfer, LLC, located at One University Plaza, Suite 505, Hackensack, NJ 07601.
PURCHASERS’ STATUTORY AND CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OF WITHDRAWAL AND RESCISSION
Securities legislation in some provinces and territories of Canada provides purchasers with the right to withdraw from an agreement to purchase securities. This right may be exercised within two business days after receipt or deemed receipt of a prospectus or a Prospectus Supplement relating to the securities purchased by a purchaser and any amendments thereto. In several of the provinces and territories, the securities legislation further provides the purchaser with remedies for rescission or, in some jurisdictions, revisions of the price or damages if the prospectus or a Prospectus Supplement relating to the securities purchased by a purchaser and any amendments thereto contain a misrepresentation or is not delivered to the purchaser, provided that such remedies for rescission, revisions of the price or damages are exercised by the purchaser within the time limit prescribed by the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province. The purchaser should refer to any applicable provisions of the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province for the particulars of these rights or consult with a legal advisor.
In addition, original purchasers of convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Securities (unless the Securities are reasonably regarded by the Company as incidental to the applicable offering as a whole) will be granted a contractual right of rescission against the Company in respect of the conversion, exchange or exercise of the convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Security. This contractual right of rescission will be consistent with the statutory right of rescission described under section 130 of the Securities Act (Ontario) (the “Securities Act”) and is in addition to any other right or remedy available to original Canadian purchasers under Section 130 of the Securities Act or otherwise by law.
The contractual right of rescission will be further described in any applicable Prospectus Supplement, but will entitle such original purchasers to receive the amount paid for the applicable convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Security (and any additional amount paid upon conversion, exchange or exercise) upon surrender of the underlying Securities
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acquired thereby, in the event that this Prospectus (as supplemented or amended) contains a misrepresentation, provided that (i) the conversion, exchange or exercise takes place within 180 days of the date of the purchase of the convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Security under this Prospectus, and (ii) the right of rescission is exercised within 180 days of the date of the purchase of the convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Security under this Prospectus.
In an offering of convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Subscription Receipts, Convertible Securities or Warrants, investors are cautioned that the statutory right of action for damages for a misrepresentation contained in the Prospectus is limited, in certain provincial securities legislation, to the price at which convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Subscription Receipts, Convertible Securities or Warrants are offered to the public under the prospectus offering. This means that, under the securities legislation of certain provinces and territories, if the purchaser pays additional amounts upon the conversion, exchange or exercise of the Security, those amounts may not be recoverable under the statutory right of action for damages that applies in those provinces and/or territories. The purchaser should refer to any applicable provisions of the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province for the particulars of this right of action for damages or consult with a legal advisor.
Purchasers of Securities distributed under an at-the-market distribution by the Company do not have the right to withdraw from an agreement to purchase Securities and do not have remedies of rescission or, in some jurisdictions, revisions of the price, or damages for non-delivery of the Prospectus, Prospectus Supplement and any amendment relating to Subordinate Voting Shares purchased by such purchaser because the Prospectus, Prospectus Supplement, and any amendment relating to the Securities purchased by such purchaser will not be sent or delivered, as permitted under Part 9 of NI 44-102.
Securities legislation in some provinces and territories of Canada further provides purchasers with remedies for rescission or, in some jurisdictions, revisions of the price or damages if the prospectus, prospectus supplement, and any amendment relating to securities purchased by a purchaser contains a misrepresentation. Those remedies must be exercised by the purchaser within the time limit prescribed by securities legislation. Any remedies under securities legislation that a purchaser of Subordinate Voting Shares distributed under an at-the-market distribution by the Company may have against the Company or its agents for rescission or, in some jurisdictions, revisions of the price, or damages if the Prospectus, Prospectus Supplement, and any amendment relating to securities purchased by a purchaser contain a misrepresentation will remain unaffected by the non-delivery of the Prospectus referred to above. A purchaser’s rights and remedies under applicable securities legislation against the dealer underwriting or acting as an agent for the issuer in an at-the-market distribution will not be affected by that dealer’s decision to effect the distribution directly or through a selling agent.
A purchaser should refer to applicable securities legislation for the particulars of these rights and should consult a legal advisor.
ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS AGAINST FOREIGN PERSONS
Certain of the Company’s directors and officers, namely, J. Obie Strickler, Abhilash Patel and Ryan Kee, reside outside of Canada. Each of these persons has appointed Miller Thomson LLP, as agent for service of process.
Purchasers are advised that it may not be possible for investors to enforce judgments obtained in Canada against any person that resides outside of Canada, even if the party has appointed an agent for service of process.
Mr. J. Obie Strickler, a director and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, may be considered to be a promoter of the Company under applicable Canadian securities legislation given his initiative in reorganizing the Company. Mr. Strickler beneficially owns, or has control over, directly or indirectly, 34,731,416 Subordinate Voting Shares, options to acquire 2,900,000 Subordinate Voting Shares, and RSUs exchangeable into 333,900 Subordinate Voting shares, all such securities, representing, on an undiluted basis, approximately 15.60% of the issued and outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares. On April 25, 2024, the Company purchased Mr. Strickler’s 5.5% interest in Canopy for a purchase price of US$330,000. This purchase was completed at the same time as the Company’s acquisition of an additional 20% interest in Golden Harvests, increasing the Company’s total interest in Golden Harvests to 80%. See the Company’s material change report dated May 6, 2024 for further details.
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Other than as disclosed in this Prospectus or in any document incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, no person who was a promoter of the Company within the last two years:
1. | received anything of value directly or indirectly from the Company or a subsidiary; |
2. | sold or otherwise transferred any asset to the Company or a subsidiary within the last two years; |
3. | has been a director, officer or promoter of any Company that during the past 10 years was the subject of a cease trade order or similar order or an order that denied the Company access to any exemptions under securities legislation for a period of more than 30 consecutive days or became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or been subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver or receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets; |
4. | has been subject to any penalties or sanctions imposed by a court relating to Canadian securities legislation or by a Canadian securities regulatory authority or has entered into a settlement agreement with a Canadian securities regulatory authority; |
5. | has been subject to any other penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or regulatory body that would be likely to be considered important to a reasonable investor making an investment decision; or |
6. | has within the past 10 years become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or been subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver or receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets. |
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CERTIFICATE OF GROWN ROGUE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Dated: November 25, 2024
This short form prospectus, together with the documents incorporated in this Prospectus by reference, will, as of the date of the last supplement to this Prospectus relating to the securities offered by this Prospectus and the supplement(s), constitute full, true and plain disclosure of all material facts relating to the securities offered by this Prospectus and the supplement(s) as required by the securities legislation of Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia.
C-1
Dated: November 25, 2024
This short form prospectus, together with the documents incorporated in this Prospectus by reference, will, as of the date of the last supplement to this Prospectus relating to the securities offered by this Prospectus and the supplement(s), constitute full, true and plain disclosure of all material facts relating to the securities offered by this Prospectus and the supplement(s) as required by the securities legislation of Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia.
(Signed) J. OBIE STRICKLER |
J. Obie Strickler |
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
C-2
Exhibit 2
QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE
TO: | Ontario Securities Commission, as principal regulator British Columbia Securities Commission Alberta Securities Commission Nova Scotia Securities Commission |
RE: | Grown Rogue International Inc. (the “Issuer”) – Preliminary Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus dated November 25, 2024 (the “Preliminary Prospectus”) in connection with the proposed offering of subordinate voting shares, warrants, subscription receipts, debt securities, convertible securities, units comprised of one or more of any of the other securities that are described in the Preliminary Prospectus, or any combination of such securities (all of the foregoing collectively, the “Securities” and individually, a “Security”) |
This certificate is delivered pursuant to National Instrument 44-102 (“NI 44-102”) to enable the Issuer to file a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus to distribute the Securities or a Security. The Issuer is relying on Section 2.2(1) of NI 44-102 to qualify to file a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus, which requires that the Issuer is qualified under Section 2.2 of National Instrument 44-101 (“NI 44-101”) to file a preliminary short form prospectus. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed thereto in NI 44-101.
The Issuer hereby certifies that:
1. | the Issuer is an electronic filer under NI 13-101; |
2. | as of the date hereof, the Issuer is a reporting issuer in at least one jurisdiction of Canada; |
3. | the Issuer has filed with the securities regulatory authority in each jurisdiction in which it is a reporting issuer all periodic and timely disclosure documents that it is required to have filed in that jurisdiction, |
(a) | under applicable securities legislation, |
(b) | pursuant to an order issued by the securities regulatory authority, or |
(c) | pursuant to an undertaking to the securities regulatory authority; |
4. | the Issuer has, in at least one jurisdiction in which it is a reporting issuer, |
(a) | current annual financial statements, and |
(b) | a current Annual Report on Form 20-F in lieu of an AIF; |
5. | the Issuer’s equity securities are listed and posted for trading on a short form eligible exchange and the Issuer is not an issuer, |
(a) | whose operations have ceased, or |
(b) | whose principal asset is cash, cash equivalents, or its exchange listing; |
6. | all of the material incorporated by reference in the preliminary short form base shelf prospectus and not previously filed is being filed with the preliminary short form base shelf prospectus. |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned has signed this certificate this 25th day of November, 2024.
GROWN ROGUE INTERNATIONAL INC. | ||
By: | (Signed) “J. Obie Strickler” | |
Name: | J. Obie Strickler | |
Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |
[Signature Page to Qualification Certificate]
Exhibit 3
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Ontario Securities Commission |
Commission des valeurs mobilières de l’Ontario |
22nd Floor 20 Queen Street West Toronto ON M5H 3S8 |
22e étage 20, rue queen ouest Toronto ON M5H 3S8 |
RECEIPT
Grown Rogue International Inc.
This is the receipt of the Ontario Securities Commission for the Preliminary Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus of the above Issuer dated November 25, 2024 (the preliminary prospectus).
The preliminary prospectus has been filed under Multilateral Instrument 11-102 Passport System in Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia. A receipt for the preliminary prospectus is deemed to be issued by the regulator in each of those jurisdictions, if the conditions of the Instrument have been satisfied.
November 26, 2024
Winnie Sanjoto | |
Winnie Sanjoto | |
Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance Division | |
Filing No. 06209069 |
Exhibit 4
Grown Rogue Commences Sales in New Jersey
Medford, Oregon, December 10, 2024 – Grown Rogue International Inc. (“Grown Rogue” or the “Company”) (CSE: GRIN) (OTC: GRUSF), a craft cannabis company born from the amazing terroir of Oregon’s Rogue Valley, is pleased to announce commencement of sales in New Jersey. The current approximately 8,000 sq ft of bench canopy is anticipated to consistently produce 500-600 pounds per month of craft flower. Grown Rogue is currently completing Phase II construction planning, expected to commence in Q1 2025, that is expected to increase production to more than 1,000 pounds per month of craft flower. The initial harvest contained some of the Company’s most popular strains; such as Blue Runtz, Washington Apple, Pink Passion Fruit, and Jack Herer to name a few. The Company has already established a robust genetic portfolio in New Jersey with over 40 unique cultivars in production.
Management Commentary
“First, I’d like to thank everyone on the Grown Rogue team for their intense and meticulous focus the last fourteen months to get the New Jersey facility built out, operational, and most importantly getting our craft products on shelves for the great people of New Jersey! Our first few harvests are exceeding our expectations for both yield and quality as we ramp operations. We have eighths and quarters in the market currently and plan to introduce pre-rolls in Q1 2025. Seeing the initial product quality and our passionate team coalesce in our third state increases my confidence that we’re executing our growth plan successfully. We see this project as a key part of the flywheel that supports future market expansion,” said Obie Strickler, CEO of Grown Rogue.
“Over the past few months, we have received dozens of inquiries from dispensaries in New Jersey waiting for our flower to get through post-harvest and onto their shelves. We are extremely proud our brand has garnered so much respect before we even entered the market. I believe this is a testament to our team, our heritage, and our focus on delighting customers. We are aware New Jersey has a shortage of high-quality craft cannabis, and we are committed to providing value for New Jerseyans,” continued Mr. Strickler.
“I want to personally thank all our customers, the entire Grown Rogue team, and our supportive shareholders for each doing their part to help Grown Rogue achieve our goal of becoming a nationally recognized craft cannabis company in the U.S.”
About Grown Rogue
Grown Rogue International Inc. (CSE: GRIN | OTC: GRUSF) is a craft cannabis company operating in Oregon, Michigan, New Jersey and Illinois, focused on delighting customers with premium flower and flower-derived products at fair prices. The Company’s roots are in Southern Oregon, where it has proven its capabilities in the highly competitive and discerning Oregon market. The Company’s passion for quality product and value, combined with a disciplined approach to growth, prioritizes profitability and return on capital without sacrificing quality. The Company’s strategy is to pursue capital efficient methods to expand into new markets, bringing craft-quality product at fair prices to more consumers. The Company also continues to make modest investments to improve outdoor craft cultivation capabilities in preparation for eventual interstate commerce. For more information, visit www.grownrogue.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains statements which constitute “forward‐looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities. Forward‐ looking information is often identified by the words “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect” or similar expressions and include information regarding: (i) statements regarding the future direction of the Company (ii) the ability of the Company to successfully achieve its business and financial objectives, (iii) plans for expansion of the Company and securing applicable regulatory approvals, and (iv) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Investors are cautioned that forward‐looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflect the Company’s management’s expectations, estimates or projections concerning the business of the Company’s future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward‐looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the combined company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward‐looking information are the following: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; and in particular in the ability of the Company to raise debt and equity capital in the amounts and at the costs that it expects; adverse changes in the public perception of cannabis; decreases in the prevailing prices for cannabis and cannabis products in the markets that the Company operates in; adverse changes in applicable laws; or adverse changes in the application or enforcement of current laws; compliance with extensive government regulation and related costs, and other risks described in the Company’s public disclosure documents filed on Sedar.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward‐looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward‐looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.
The Company is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale and distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in the United States through its indirect operating subsidiaries. Local state laws where its subsidiaries operate permit such activities however, these activities are currently illegal under United States federal law. Additional information regarding this and other risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s business are disclosed in the Company’s Listing Statement filed on its issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
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For further information on Grown Rogue, please visit www.grownrogue.com or contact:
Obie Strickler
Chief Executive Officer
obie@grownrogue.com
Jakob Iotte
Vice President of Investor Relations
jakeiotte@grownrogue.com
(458) 226-2662
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Exhibit 5
Grown Rogue Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Medford, Oregon, January 2, 2025 – Grown Rogue International Inc. (“Grown Rogue” or the “Company”) (CSE: GRIN) (OTC: GRUSF), a craft cannabis company born from the amazing terroir of Oregon’s Rogue Valley, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Marchington as the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary effective January 1, 2025. Ryan Kee will remain a member of the board of directors supporting the Company with his industry and financial reporting expertise.
Andrew Marchington joined the Company as the Senior Vice President, Finance in June 2023. Prior to joining the Company, Andrew served as the Chief Financial Officer of Chalice Brands Ltd and as Controller of C21 Investments, Inc. Andrew is a licensed CPA in Oregon and has served a variety of finance and accounting roles both in and outside of the cannabis industry.
“The board and I would like to thank Ryan for his commitment to the Company since he joined us in 2020. Ryan brought extensive accounting and financial experience to the Company where he was responsible for building the Company’s accounting and financial practices,” said Obie Strickler, CEO of Grown Rogue. “Ryan and Andrew have worked together closely for the last year as we planned for what will be a smooth transition. “Ryan and I have worked together for over 15 years starting in the mining industry and I couldn’t be more thankful for all he did to get Grown Rogue to where we are today. On behalf of the board, our team, and shareholders, I want to wish Ryan the best as he goes back to the mining industry,” continued Mr. Strickler.
“I am excited to take on the role of CFO for Grown Rogue as we embark on a pivotal expansion strategy,” said Andrew Marchington, CFO of Grown Rogue. “I look forward to continuing to drive efficiencies and process improvements across the organization and executing on our strategy of being a national craft cannabis brand.”
“I am above all grateful for the opportunity to work with Grown Rogue’s exceptional team and exceptional leaders,” said Ryan Kee. “Our growth to date, and the opportunities in front of us, are the product of Obie and the team’s vision and leadership; tangible, technical work; and the intangible factors in our culture that result in operational excellence. I am pleased that we were able to attract a talented CFO in Andrew, and together we have executed a thoughtful and thorough transition. I will continue to support the transition and contribute to compliance and oversight in my ongoing role with the board of directors.”
The Company has granted on December 31, 2024, 1,505,875 Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) to certain directors, officers and employees of the Company. Upon vesting and settlement, each RSU represents the right to receive one subordinate voting share of the Company (the “SV Shares”). 211,500 RSUs vest on January 1, 2025, 78,125 vest on June 30, 2025, 60,000 vest on December 31, 2025 and 1,156,250 RSUs vest on January 1, 2026.
In addition to the aforementioned grant of RSUs, the Company also granted, on December 31, 2024, options (the “Stock Options”) to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 SV Shares to its new Chief Financial Officer. The Stock Options are exercisable at a price of $0.93 per SV Share for a period of four years from the date of grant. The Stock Options vest as follows: 1/3 on December 31, 2025, 1/3 on December 31, 2026 and 1/3 on December 31, 2027.
The aforementioned issuance of Stock Options and RSUs resulted in certain directors and officers of the Company receiving an aggregate of 500,000 Stock Options and 1,309,375 RSUs. The Company has relied on the exemptions from the valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”), contained in section 5.5(b) and 5.7(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of such insider participation.
The Stock Options and RSUs described above and the SV Shares underlying the Stock Options and RSUs are subject to a four-month and one day hold period from the date of grant, including other resale restrictions that are applicable under U.S. securities laws.
About Grown Rogue
Grown Rogue International Inc. (CSE: GRIN | OTC: GRUSF) is a craft cannabis company operating in Oregon, Michigan, Minnesota, Maryland, and New Jersey, focused on delighting customers with premium flower and flower-derived products at fair prices. The Company’s roots are in Southern Oregon, where it has proven its capabilities in the highly competitive and discerning Oregon market. The Company’s passion for quality product and value, combined with a disciplined approach to growth, prioritizes profitability and return on capital without sacrificing quality. The Company’s strategy is to pursue capital efficient methods to expand into new markets, bringing craft-quality product at fair prices to more consumers. The Company also continues to make modest investments to improve outdoor craft cultivation capabilities in preparation for eventual interstate commerce. For more information, visit www.grownrogue.com.
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
For further information on Grown Rogue, please visit www.grownrogue.com or contact:
Obie Strickler
Chief Executive Officer
obie@grownrogue.com
Jakob Iotte
Vice President of Investor Relations
jakeiotte@grownrogue.com
(458) 226-2662
Exhibit 6
DÉCISION No: 2025-FS-1005443
No dossier SEDAR+: 06226627
Objet: | Grown Rogue International Inc. (l’« émetteur ») |
Demande de dispense |
Vu la demande présentée par l’émetteur auprès de l’Autorité des marchés financiers (l’« Autorité ») le 8 janvier 2025 (la « demande »);
Vu les articles 40.1 et 263 de la Loi sur les valeurs mobilières, RLRQ, c. V-1.1 (la « Loi »);
Vu le paragraphe 2.2(2) et l’article 19.1 du Règlement 41-101 sur les obligations générales relatives au prospectus, RLRQ, c. V-1.1, r. 14 (le « Règlement 41-101 »);
Vu la Loi, le Règlement 14-101 sur les définitions, RLRQ, c. V-1.1, r. 3, le Règlement 41-101, le Règlement 44-102 sur le placement de titres au moyen d’un prospectus préalable, RLRQ, c. V-1.1, r. 17 et les termes définis suivants:
« dispense permanente »: la dispense de l’obligation prévue à l’article 40.1 de la Loi et au paragraphe 2.2(2) du Règlement 41-101 d’établir une version française du prospectus et des suppléments établissant les placements au cours du marché;
« prospectus »: le prospectus préalable de base que l’émetteur prévoit déposer auprès de l’Autorité le ou vers le 22 janvier 2025, ainsi que toute version modifiée de celui-ci;
« suppléments établissant les placements au cours du marché »: les suppléments de prospectus préalable relatifs au prospectus qui établiront les placements au cours du marché;
Vu l’acte d’autorisation de signature de certains actes, documents ou écrits pris en vertu de l’article 24.1 de la Loi sur l’encadrement du secteur financier, RLRQ, c. E-6.1 et les pouvoirs délégués conformément à l’article 24 de cette même loi;
Vu la demande visant à obtenir la dispense permanente;
Vu les considérations suivantes:
1. | L’émetteur est un émetteur assujetti en Alberta, Colombie-Britannique, Ontario et Nouvelle-Écosse; |
2. | L’émetteur compte effectuer un placement au cours du marché; |
3. | Dans le cadre d’un placement au cours du marché, l’émetteur peut placer ses titres auprès de souscripteurs québécois; |
4. | Un émetteur qui entend procéder au placement de ses titres au Québec est tenu d’établir un prospectus; |
5. | Dans le cadre d’un placement au cours du marché, les souscripteurs acquièrent leurs titres directement sur le marché et l’émetteur est dispensé de leur remettre le prospectus; |
6. | La version anglaise du prospectus et des suppléments établissant les placements au cours du marché sera déposée auprès de l’Autorité; |
Vu les déclarations faites par l’émetteur.
En conséquence, l’Autorité accorde la dispense permanente à la condition que le prospectus et tout supplément relatif au prospectus autre que les suppléments établissant les placements au cours du marché soient établis en français et déposés auprès de l’Autorité avant que l’émetteur place des titres auprès de souscripteurs québécois dans le cadre d’un placement autre qu’au cours du marché.
Fait le 21 janvier 2025.
Patrick Théorêt
Directeur des opérations de financement
Exhibit 7
QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE
TO: | Ontario Securities Commission, as principal regulator British Columbia Securities Commission Alberta Securities Commission Nova Scotia Securities Commission Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan Autorité des marchés financiers Financial and Consumer Services Commission (New Brunswick) Office of the Superintendent of Securities, Service Newfoundland & Labrador Superintendent of Securities, Legal Registries Division, Department of Justice (Nunavut) Office of the Yukon Superintendent of Securities |
RE: | Grown Rogue International Inc. (the “Issuer”) – Amended and Restated Preliminary Base Shelf Prospectus Dated January 31, 2025 (amending and restating the Preliminary Prospectus dated November 25, 2024) (the “Amended and Restated Preliminary Prospectus”), and Preliminary Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus dated January 31, 2025 (the “Preliminary Prospectus” and together with the Amended and Restated Preliminary Prospectus, the “Prospectus”) in connection with the proposed offering of subordinate voting shares, warrants, subscription receipts, debt securities, convertible securities, units comprised of one or more of any of the other securities that are described in the Prospectus, or any combination of such securities (all of the foregoing collectively, the “Securities” and individually, a “Security”) |
This certificate is delivered pursuant to National Instrument 44-102 (“NI 44-102”) to enable the Issuer to file a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus to distribute the Securities or a Security. The Issuer is relying on Section 2.2(1) of NI 44-102 to qualify to file a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus, which requires that the Issuer is qualified under Section 2.2 of National Instrument 44-101 (“NI 44-101”) to file a preliminary short form prospectus. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed thereto in NI 44-101.
The Issuer hereby certifies that:
1. | the Issuer is an electronic filer under NI 13-101; |
2. | as of the date hereof, the Issuer is a reporting issuer in at least one jurisdiction of Canada; |
3. | the Issuer has filed with the securities regulatory authority in each jurisdiction in which it is a reporting issuer all periodic and timely disclosure documents that it is required to have filed in that jurisdiction, |
(a) | under applicable securities legislation, |
(b) | pursuant to an order issued by the securities regulatory authority, or |
(c) | pursuant to an undertaking to the securities regulatory authority; |
4. | the Issuer has, in at least one jurisdiction in which it is a reporting issuer, |
(a) | current annual financial statements, and |
(b) | a current Annual Report on Form 20-F in lieu of an AIF; |
5. | the Issuer’s equity securities are listed and posted for trading on a short form eligible exchange and the Issuer is not an issuer, |
(a) | whose operations have ceased, or |
(b) | whose principal asset is cash, cash equivalents, or its exchange listing; |
6. | all of the material incorporated by reference in the Prospectus and not previously filed is being filed with the Prospectus. |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned has signed this certificate this 31st day of January, 2025.
GROWN ROGUE INTERNATIONAL INC. | ||
By: | (Signed) “J. Obie Strickler” | |
Name: | J. Obie Strickler | |
Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |
[Signature Page to Qualification Certificate]
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Exhibit 8
This amended and restated preliminary short form prospectus is an amended and restated preliminary base shelf prospectus. A copy of this amended and restated preliminary short form prospectus has been filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia, but has not yet become final for the purpose of the sale of securities. Information contained in this amended and restated preliminary short form prospectus may not be complete and may have to be amended. The securities may not be sold until a receipt for the short form prospectus is obtained from the securities regulatory authorities.
This preliminary short form prospectus is a preliminary base shelf prospectus. A copy of this preliminary short form prospectus has been filed with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories in Canada other than Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia, but has not yet become final for the purpose of the sale of securities. Information contained in this preliminary short form prospectus may not be complete and may have to be amended. The securities may not be sold until a receipt for the short form prospectus is obtained from the securities regulatory authorities.
No securities regulatory authority has expressed an opinion about these securities, and it is an offence to claim otherwise.
This short form base shelf prospectus has been filed under legislation in each of the provinces and territories in Canada that permits certain information about these securities to be determined after this short form base shelf prospectus has become final and that permits the omission from this short form base shelf prospectus of that information. Unless an exemption from the prospectus delivery requirement has been granted, or is otherwise available, the legislation requires the delivery to purchasers of a prospectus supplement containing the omitted information within a specified period of time after agreeing to purchase any of these securities.
Information has been incorporated by reference in this prospectus from documents filed with securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada. Copies of the documents incorporated herein by reference may be obtained on request without charge from the corporate secretary of Grown Rogue International Inc. at 550 Airport Road, Medford, Oregon, United States 97504, telephone: (458) 226-2662, and are also available electronically at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov/edgar.
AMENDED AND RESTATED PRELIMINARY BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 31, 2025
IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO, ALBERTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA AND NOVA SCOTIA
(amending and restating the preliminary prospectus dated November 25, 2024)
and
PRELIMINARY SHORT FORM BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS DATED JANUARY 31, 2025 IN EACH OF
THE PROVINCES AND TERRITORIES OF CANADA, OTHER THAN ONTARIO, ALBERTA,
BRITISH COLUMBIA AND NOVA SCOTIA
New Issue
January 31, 2025
USD$50,000,000
Subordinate Voting Shares
Warrants
Subscription Receipts
Debt Securities
Convertible Securities
Units
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Grown Rogue International Inc. (the “Company”, “Grown Rogue”, “us”, “we” or “our”) may offer, issue and sell, as applicable, from time to time: (i) subordinate voting shares (“Subordinate Voting Shares”); (ii) warrants (“Warrants”) to acquire any of the other securities that are described in this short form base shelf prospectus (the “Prospectus”); (iii) subscription receipts (“Subscription Receipts”) convertible into other Securities (as defined below); (iv) debt securities (“Debt Securities”), which may consist of bonds, debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness of the Company of any kind, nature or description and which may be issuable in series; (v) securities convertible into or exchangeable for Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities (“Convertible Securities”); and (vi) units (“Units”) comprised of one or more of any of the other Securities that are described in this Prospectus, or any combination of such Securities (all of the foregoing collectively, the “Securities” and individually, a “Security”), for up to an aggregate offering price of USD$50,000,000 (or its equivalent in any other currencies), in one or more transactions during the 25-month period that this Prospectus, including any amendments hereto, remains effective.
We will provide the specific terms of any offering of Securities, including the specific terms of the Securities with respect to a particular offering and the terms of such offering, in one or more prospectus supplements (each a “Prospectus Supplement”) and may include, without limitation, where applicable: (i) in the case of Subordinate Voting Shares, the number of Subordinate Voting Shares offered, the offering price (or the manner of determination thereof if offered on a non-fixed price basis) and any other specific terms; (ii) in the case of Warrants, the number of Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities issuable upon exercise thereof, the exercise price and exercise period and the terms of any provisions allowing or providing for adjustments in the exercise price or the number of Securities issuable upon exercise thereof; (iii) in the case of Subscription Receipts, the number of Subscription Receipts being offered, the offering price (or the manner of determination thereof if offered on a non-fixed price basis), the terms, conditions and procedures for the exchange or conversion of the Subscription Receipts for or into Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities and any other specific terms; (iv) in the case of Debt Securities, the specific designation, aggregate principal amount, currency or currency unit for the Debt Securities, maturity, interest rate (which may be fixed or variable) and time of payment of interest, authorized denominations, covenants, events of default, any terms for redemption, any terms for sinking fund payments, any exchange or conversion provisions, the initial offering price (or the manner of determination thereof if offered on a non-fixed price basis), any terms for subordination of the Debt Securities to other indebtedness, whether the Debt Securities will be secured by any assets or guaranteed by any affiliates or associates of the Company and any other specific terms; (v) in the case of Convertible Securities, the number of Convertible Securities offered, the offering price (or the manner of determination thereof if offered on a non-fixed price basis), the procedures for the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities into or for Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities and any other specific terms; and (vi) in the case of Units, the designation, number and terms of the Subordinate Voting Shares, Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities or Convertible Securities comprising the Units. A Prospectus Supplement may include specific variable terms pertaining to the Securities that are not within the alternatives and parameters described in this Prospectus. The Securities may be offered separately or together or in any combination, and as separate series.
This prospectus may qualify an “at-the-market distribution” of Subordinate Voting Shares as defined in National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions (“NI 44-102”). The sale of Subordinate Voting Shares may be effected from time to time in one or more transactions at non-fixed prices pursuant to transactions that are deemed to be an “at-the-market” distributions as contemplated by NI 44-102 and as permitted by applicable law, including sales made directly on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) or other existing trading markets for the Securities, and as set forth in a Prospectus Supplement for such purpose. However, there may be market-based limitations affecting how much the Company may raise under an “at-the-market” distribution based on the Company’s historical trading activity. The Company has not engaged any investment dealer in respect of an “at-the-market” distribution, and there is a possibility that the Company may not establish an “at-the-market” distribution program at all. Any “at-the-market” distributions qualified under this prospectus will be required to be completed in accordance with NI 44-102. See “Plan of Distribution”.
In addition, the Securities may be offered and issued in consideration for the acquisition of other businesses, assets or securities by the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The consideration for any such acquisition may consist of the Securities separately, a combination of Securities or any combination of, among other things, Securities, cash and assumption of liabilities.
Prospective investors should be aware that the purchase of any Securities may have tax consequences that may not be fully described in this Prospectus or in any Prospectus Supplement, and should carefully review the tax discussion, if any, in the applicable Prospectus Supplement and in any event consult with a tax advisor.
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All information permitted under applicable securities laws to be omitted from this Prospectus will be contained in one or more Prospectus Supplements that will be delivered to purchasers together with this Prospectus except in cases where an exemption from such delivery has been obtained. For the purposes of applicable securities laws, each Prospectus Supplement will be incorporated by reference into this Prospectus as of the date of the Prospectus Supplement and only for the purposes of the distribution of the Securities to which that Prospectus Supplement pertains. You should read this Prospectus and any applicable Prospectus Supplement carefully before you invest in any Securities offered pursuant to this Prospectus.
Our Securities may be offered and sold pursuant to this Prospectus through underwriters, dealers, directly or through agents designated from time to time at amounts and prices and other terms determined by us or any selling securityholders. In connection with any underwritten offering of Securities other than an “at-the-market distribution” (as defined under applicable Canadian securities legislation) and subject to applicable laws, the underwriters may over-allot or effect transactions which stabilize or maintain the market price of the Securities offered at levels other than those that might otherwise prevail on the open market. Such transactions, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time. No underwriter of the at-the-market distribution, and no person or company acting jointly or in concert with an underwriter, may, in connection with the distribution, enter into any transaction that is intended to stabilize or maintain the market price of the Subordinate Voting Shares, including selling an aggregate number of Subordinate Voting Shares that would result in the underwriter creating an over-allocation position in the Subordinate Voting Shares. See “Plan of Distribution”.
A Prospectus Supplement will set out the names of any underwriters, dealers, agents or selling securityholders involved in the sale of our Securities, the amounts, if any, to be purchased by underwriters, the plan of distribution for such Securities, including the net proceeds we expect to receive from the sale of such Securities, if any, the amounts and prices at which such Securities are sold, the compensation of such underwriters, dealers or agents and other material terms of the plan of distribution.
The Securities may be sold from time to time in one or more transactions at a fixed price or prices or at non-fixed prices. If offered on a non-fixed price basis, the Securities may be offered at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices determined by reference to the prevailing price of a specified security in a specified market or at prices to be negotiated with purchasers, in which case the compensation payable to an underwriter, dealer or agent in connection with any such sale will be decreased by the amount, if any, by which the aggregate price paid for Securities by the purchasers is less than the gross proceeds paid by the underwriter, dealer or agent to the Company or any selling securityholder. The price at which the Securities will be offered and sold may vary from purchaser to purchaser and during the period of distribution.
The Company currently has two classes of issued and outstanding equity shares: Subordinate Voting Shares and multiple voting shares (“Multiple Voting Shares”, and together with the Subordinate Voting Shares, “Shares”). Previously, the Company amended its constating documents (the “Capital Structure Amendments”) to, among other things, (i) amend the rights and restrictions of the then-existing class of common shares in the capital of the Company and redesignate such class as Subordinate Voting Shares; and (ii) create and set the terms of the Multiple Voting Shares. The Company implemented the Capital Structure Amendments in order to seek to maintain its “foreign private issuer” status under U.S. securities laws and thereby avoid a commensurate material increase in its ongoing costs. See “Description of Securities – Subordinate Voting Shares” and “– Multiple Voting Shares”.
The Subordinate Voting Shares are listed on the CSE under the symbol “GRIN” and quoted on the OTC Markets (the “OTC”) under the symbol “GRUSF”. On January 30, 2025 the last trading day prior to the date of this Prospectus, the closing price of the Subordinate Voting Shares was C$0.87 on the CSE and USD$0.60 on the OTC. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to “$”, “USD$” and “dollars” mean references to the lawful money of the United States. See “Currency Presentation and Exchange Rate Information”.
Unless otherwise specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, each class of Securities (other than the Subordinate Voting Shares) will not be listed on any securities exchange. Accordingly, there is currently no market through which the Securities (other than the Subordinate Voting Shares) may be sold and purchasers may not be able to resell any such Securities purchased under this Prospectus and the Prospectus Supplement relating to such Securities. This may affect the pricing of such Securities in the secondary market, the transparency and availability of trading prices, the liquidity of such Securities and the extent of issuer regulation.
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In connection with any offering of Securities, unless otherwise specified in a Prospectus Supplement or pursuant to an “at-the-market distribution”, the underwriters, dealers or agents, as the case may be, may over-allot or effect transactions which stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the market price of the Securities at a level other than those which otherwise might prevail on the open market. Such transactions may be commenced, interrupted or discontinued at any time. A purchaser who acquires Securities forming part of the underwriters’, dealers’ or agents’ over-allocation position acquires those Securities under this Prospectus and the Prospectus Supplement relating to the particular offering of Securities, regardless of whether the over-allocation position is ultimately filled through the exercise of the over-allotment option or secondary market purchases.
Certain directors and officers of the Company reside outside of Canada and certain experts retained by the Company are organized outside of Canada. Each of these individuals and entities have appointed the following agents for service of process:
Name of Director or Officer | Name and Address of Agent | |
J. Obie Strickler, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director | Miller Thomson LLP, 40 King St W Suite 5800, Toronto, ON M5H 3S1 | |
Abhilash Patel, Director | Miller Thomson LLP, 40 King St W Suite 5800, Toronto, ON M5H 3S1 | |
Ryan Kee, Director | Miller Thomson LLP, 40 King St W Suite 5800, Toronto, ON M5H 3S1 | |
Andrew Marchington, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary | Miller Thomson LLP, 40 King St W Suite 5800, Toronto, ON M5H 3S1 |
Purchasers are advised that it may not be possible for investors to enforce judgments obtained in Canada against any person or company that resides outside of Canada, even if the party has appointed an agent for service of process.
An investment in the Securities is speculative and involves significant risks. Readers should carefully review and evaluate the risk factors contained in this Prospectus, the applicable Prospectus Supplement and in the documents incorporated by reference herein before purchasing any Securities. See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors”.
The Company is not making an offer of the Securities in any jurisdiction where such offer is not permitted.
Unless otherwise specified in a Prospectus Supplement relating to any Securities offered, certain legal matters in connection with the offering of Securities will be passed upon on behalf of the Company by Miller Thomson LLP.
No underwriter has been involved in the preparation of this Prospectus nor has any underwriter performed any review of the contents of this Prospectus.
Our head office is located at 550 Airport Road, Medford, OR 97504, United States.
Note to U.S. Holders
Prospective investors should be aware that the acquisition of the securities described herein may have tax consequences both in the United States and in Canada. Such consequences for investors who are resident in, or citizens of, the United States may not be described fully herein.
The enforcement by investors of civil liabilities under U.S. federal securities laws may be affected adversely by the fact that the Company is incorporated or organized under the laws of a foreign country.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE “SEC”) NOR HAS THE SEC PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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Regulatory Disclosure
Grown Rogue derives a substantial portion of its revenues from the state-legal cannabis industry in the United States. Grown Rogue is indirectly involved (through subsidiaries) in the state-legal cannabis industry in the United States where respective state laws permit “adult-use” / “reactional” and/or medical cannabis cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sales, and possession. Currently, Grown Rogue’s subsidiaries directly participate in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, distribution, or sale of cannabis in Oregon’s adult-use market, in Michigan’s medical and adult-use market, and in New Jersey’s adult-use market. Pending regulatory approval, Grown Rogue, through its subsidiaries, expects to participate in Illinois’s adult-use market over the coming year.
Cannabis is classified as a Schedule I narcotic under the United States Controlled Substances Act (the “CSA” or “Federal CSA”), making it federally illegal in the United States. A Schedule I narcotic under the CSA is deemed to have a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use, and a lack of accepted safety for the use of the drug under medical supervision. The United States Food and Drug Administration has not approved marijuana as a safe and effective drug for any indication.
Despite federal illegality, over the past decades 44 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis for medical use within their borders, and 24 states and the District of Columbia have enacted measures to regulate cannabis for recreational use. As such, cannabis is largely regulated at the state level in the United States. Notwithstanding the permissive regulatory environment of cannabis at the state level, pursuant to the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution, United States federal laws are paramount and in case of conflict between federal and state law in the United States, the federal law shall apply. As a result of the conflict between state and federal law regarding cannabis, investments in cannabis businesses in the United States are subject to inconsistent legislation and regulation.
On the federal legislative side, a number of bills (some bi-partisan) have been introduced in Congress over the years in an attempt to address and perhaps reconcile the tension between state-legal cannabis programs and federal illegality, including the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE) Act, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity (CAOA) Act, the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, the Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult-Use Regulated Environment (PREPARE) Act, and the Small Business Tax Equity (SBTE) Act. Congress has not passed any material marijuana reform legislation in decades.
There has, however, been activity with respect to cannabis from the administrative branch. In 2013, then United States Department of Justice Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole issued a memorandum (the “Cole Memorandum”) for all United States Attorneys providing updated guidance to federal prosecutors concerning marijuana enforcement under the CSA. The Cole Memorandum applied to all Department of Justice federal enforcement activity, including civil enforcement, criminal investigations, and prosecutions concerning marijuana in all states. However, the Cole Memorandum was rescinded by Attorney General Jeff Sessions on January 4, 2018. Notably, the Biden administration has tacitly reverted to the guidance provided in the Cole Memorandum. Although current Attorney General Merrick Garland has not officially reinstated the Cole Memorandum, he advised in written testimony in early 2021 that he did not “think it the best use of the Department’s limited resources to pursue prosecutions of those who are complying with the laws in states that have legalized and are effectively regulating marijuana.” The Department of the Treasury adopted recommendations based on the standards set forth in the Cole Memorandum in its guidance (the “FinCen Guidance”) provided in 2014. Despite the repeal of the Cole Memorandum, the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has confirmed that the FinCEN Guidance remains in effect and the Department of Treasury indicated it will remain in place.
On October 6, 2022, President Biden, among other things, asked the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General to initiate the administrative process to review expeditiously how marijuana is scheduled under federal law. On or about August 29, 2023, Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Rachel Levine transmitted a letter to the head of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Anne Milgram, recommending that cannabis and its derivatives be removed from Schedule I of the CSA. HHS’s recommendation is to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III. Schedule III substances are deemed to have
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medicinal value and have potential for abuse but less than substances in Schedules I or II, and abuse that may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. HHS’s recommendation remains pending and the Department of Justice (DOJ), specifically the DEA, is in the process of assessing it. If DOJ accepts the recommendation, it will then promulgate rules to effectuate the reschedule. The recent election of Donald J. Trump makes the prospects for rescheduling and other material changes to cannabis laws or policies more uncertain, especially before his cabinet is confirmed.
There is no guarantee that state laws legalizing and regulating the sale and use of cannabis will not be repealed or overturned. Unless and until the United States amends the CSA with respect to marijuana, there is a risk that federal authorities may enforce current federal law. If the federal government begins to enforce federal law, or if existing applicable state laws are repealed or curtailed, Grown Rogue’s business, results of operations, financial condition, and prospects would be materially adversely affected. There thus remains a risk that federal authorities may enforce current federal law against companies such as Grown Rogue for violation of federal law or they may seek to bring an action or actions against Grown Rogue and/or its investors for violation of federal law or otherwise, including, but not limited to, a claim against investors for aiding and abetting another’s criminal activities.
In light of the uncertainty surrounding the treatment of United States cannabis-related activities, including the rescission of the Cole Memorandum, the Canadian Securities Administrators published a Staff Notice 51-352 (Revised) – Issuers with U.S. Marijuana-Related Activities (“Staff Notice 51-352”) on February 8, 2018 setting out certain disclosure expectations for issuers with United States cannabis-related activities. Staff Notice 51-352 includes additional disclosure expectations that apply to all issuers with United States cannabis-related activities, including those with direct and indirect involvement in the cultivation and distribution of cannabis, as well as issuers that provide goods and services to third parties involved in the United States cannabis industry.
Grown Rogue’s involvement in the U.S. cannabis market may subject Grown Rogue to heightened scrutiny by regulators, stock exchanges, clearing agencies and other U.S. and Canadian authorities. There can be no assurance that this heightened scrutiny will not in turn lead to the imposition of certain restrictions on Grown Rogue’s ability to operate in the U.S. or any other jurisdiction. There are a number of risks associated with the business of Grown Rogue. See “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report, incorporated by reference herein.
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Readers should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this Prospectus and any applicable Prospectus Supplement in connection with an investment in the Securities. No person or entity is authorized by the Company to provide any information or to make any representation other than as contained in this Prospectus (or incorporated by reference herein) or any Prospectus Supplement in connection with the issue and sale of the Securities offered hereunder. We take no responsibility for and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give readers of this Prospectus. We are not making an offer of Securities in any jurisdiction where the offer is not permitted.
Readers should not assume that the information contained or incorporated by reference in this Prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date of this Prospectus or the respective dates of the documents incorporated by reference herein, unless otherwise noted herein or as required by law. It should be assumed that the information appearing in this Prospectus, any Prospectus Supplement and the documents and the information contained in any document incorporated by reference is accurate only as of the date of that document unless specified otherwise. The business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects of the Company may have changed since those dates.
This Prospectus shall not be used by anyone for any purpose other than in connection with an offering of Securities in compliance with applicable securities laws. We do not undertake to update the information contained or incorporated by reference herein, including any Prospectus Supplement, except as required by applicable securities laws. Information contained on, or otherwise accessed through, our website shall not be deemed to be a part of this Prospectus and such information is not incorporated by reference herein.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Information has been incorporated by reference into this Prospectus from documents filed with securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada. Copies of the documents incorporated herein by reference may be obtained on request without charge from the secretary of Grown Rogue International Inc. at 550 Airport Road, Medford, Oregon, United States 97504, telephone: (458) 226-2100, and are also available electronically at the Canadian System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR+) at www.sedarplus.ca and the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at https://www.sec.gov/edgar.
The following documents, filed by the Company with the various securities commissions or similar authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, are specifically incorporated by reference into and form an integral part of this Prospectus:
a) | the annual report on Form 20-F dated April 30, 2024 for the transition period from November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 (the “Transitional Annual Report”); |
b) | the annual report on Form 20-F dated March 16, 2024 for the year ended October 31, 2023 (collectively with the Transitional Annual Report, the “Annual Report”); |
c) | the audited consolidated financial statements for the two months ended December 31, 2023 and the year ended October 31, 2023; |
d) | the audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022; |
e) | the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2024; |
f) | the management’s discussion and analysis for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 the “Interim MD&A”); |
g) | the management’s discussion and analysis for the two months transitional period ended December 31, 2023; |
h) | the management’s discussion and analysis for the year ended October 31, 2023; |
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i) | the management information circular of the Company filed on SEDAR+ on May 23, 2024 in respect of the annual and special meeting of the Company’s shareholders held on June 24, 2024 (the “Management Information Circular”); |
j) | the material change report of the Company dated October 18, 2024 in connection with the termination of the Company’s advisory agreement with Vireo Growth Inc.; |
k) | the material change report of the Company dated September 9, 2024 in connection with, (i) the Company’s commencement of Phase I operations by ABCO Garden State, LLC in New Jersey, (ii) the conversion of all outstanding Multiple Voting Shares into Subordinate Voting Shares, (iii) the Company’s grant of an aggregate of 6,755,000 Options to certain directors, officers and employees, and (iv) the Company’s grant of Restricted Stock Units to certain directors of the Company; |
l) | the material change report of the Company dated July 3, 2024 in connection with the Company’s Capital Structure Amendments; |
m) | the material change report of the Company dated June 11, 2024 in connection with the Company’s licensing approval from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission and closing of its first option to acquire 44% of ABCO Garden State, LLC; |
n) | the material change report of the Company dated May 6, 2024 in connection with the Company’s increase in ownership in its Michigan operations from 52% to 80%; and |
o) | the material change report of the Company dated April 15, 2024 in connection with the exercise of 23,270,249 common share purchase warrants of the Company for an aggregate of 23,270,249 common shares. |
Any statement contained in this Prospectus or in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference in this Prospectus will be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Prospectus to the extent that a statement contained in this Prospectus or in any other subsequently filed document which also is, or is deemed to be, incorporated by reference into this Prospectus modifies or supersedes that statement. The modifying or superseding statement need not state that it has modified or superseded a prior statement or include any other information set forth in the document that it modifies or supersedes. The making of a modifying or superseding statement shall not be deemed an admission for any purposes that the modified or superseded statement when made, constituted a misrepresentation, an untrue statement of a material fact or an omission to state a material fact that is required to be stated or that is necessary to prevent a statement that is made from being false or misleading in the circumstances in which it was made. Any statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute part of this Prospectus.
Any document of the type required by National Instrument 44-101 – Short Form Prospectus Distributions to be incorporated by reference into a short form prospectus, including any annual information forms, material change reports (except confidential material change reports), business acquisition reports, interim financial statements, annual financial statements (in each case, including any applicable exhibits containing updated earnings coverage information) and the independent auditor’s report thereon, management’s discussion and analysis and information circulars of the Company filed by the Company with securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada after the date of this Prospectus and prior to the completion or withdrawal of any offering under this Prospectus shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Prospectus. The documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated herein by reference contain meaningful and material information relating to the Company and readers should review all information contained in this Prospectus, the applicable Prospectus Supplement and the documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and therein.
Upon a new annual information form and annual consolidated financial statements being filed by the Company with the applicable Canadian securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities in Canada during the period that this Prospectus is effective, the previous annual information form, the previous annual consolidated financial statements and all interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and in each case the accompanying management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, and material change reports filed prior to the commencement of the financial year of the Company in which the new annual information form is filed shall be deemed to no longer be incorporated into this Prospectus for purpose of future offers and sales of Securities under this Prospectus. Upon interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying management’s
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discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations being filed by the Company with the applicable Canadian securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities during the period that this Prospectus is effective, all interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations filed prior to such new interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations shall be deemed to no longer be incorporated into this Prospectus for purposes of future offers and sales of Securities under this Prospectus. In addition, upon a new management information circular for an annual (or annual and special) meeting of shareholders being filed by the Company with the applicable Canadian securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities during the period that this Prospectus is effective, the previous management information circular filed in respect of the prior annual (or annual and special) meeting of shareholders shall no longer be deemed to be incorporated into this Prospectus for purposes of future offers and sales of Securities under this Prospectus.
References to our website in any documents that are incorporated by reference into this Prospectus and any Prospectus Supplement do not incorporate by reference the information on such website into this Prospectus or any Prospectus Supplement, and we disclaim any such incorporation by reference.
Any “template version” of “marketing materials” (as those terms are defined in National Instrument 41-101 – General Prospectus Requirements (“NI 41-101”)) pertaining to a distribution of Securities filed after the date of a Prospectus Supplement and before termination of the distribution of Securities offered pursuant to such Prospectus Supplement will be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the Prospectus Supplement for the purposes of the distribution of the Securities to which the Prospectus Supplement pertains.
A Prospectus Supplement containing the specific terms of an offering of Securities and other information in relation to the Securities will be delivered to prospective purchasers of such Securities together with this Prospectus and shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Prospectus as of the date of such Prospectus Supplement but only for the purposes of the distribution of the Securities to which that Prospectus Supplement pertains.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein contain certain “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including Canadian securities laws and United States securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). All information, other than statements of historical facts, included in this Prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein, including estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, targets and guidance, constitutes forward-looking information. Forward- looking information is often identified by the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “project”, “expect”, “target”, “continue”, “forecast”, “design”, “goal” or similar expressions and includes, among others, information regarding:
● | laws and regulations and any amendments thereto applicable to our business and the impact thereof, including uncertainty regarding the application of U.S. State and federal law to U.S. cannabis products and the scope of any regulations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, DEA, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and any State equivalent regulatory agencies over U.S. cannabis products; |
● | climate change impacting economic factors such as prices and supply chain disruption, as well as governmental response through laws or regulations regarding greenhouse gas emissions; |
● | assumptions and expectations described in the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates; |
● | changes in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles or their interpretation and the adoption and impact of certain accounting pronouncements; |
● | the number of users of cannabis or the size of the regulated cannabis market in the United States; |
● | the potential time frame for the implementation of legislation to legalize and regulate medical or adult-use cannabis (and the consumer products derived from each of the foregoing) in the United States, and the potential form the legislation and regulations will take; |
● | the Company’s future financial and operating performance and anticipated profitability; |
● | future performance, results and terms of strategic initiatives, strategic agreements, and supply agreements; |
● | the market for the Company’s current and proposed products and services, as well as the Company’s ability to capture market share; |
● | the benefits and applications of the Company’s products and services and expected sales thereof; |
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● | development of affiliated brands, product diversification and future corporate development; |
● | anticipated investment in and results of research and development; |
● | inventory and production capacity, including discussions of plans or potential for expansion of capacity at existing or new facilities; |
● | future expenditures, strategic investments, and capital activities; |
● | expansion to new markets and securing applicable regulatory approvals; |
● | the competitive landscape in which the Company operates and the Company’s market expertise; |
● | the Company’s ability to comply with its debt covenants; |
● | the Company’s ability to secure further equity or debt financing, if required; |
● | the Company’s ability to refinance its indebtedness and the terms of any such financing; |
● | the risk of significant dilution from the issuances of equity or convertible debt securities and settlement of contingent consideration; |
● | the level of demand for cannabis products, including the Company’s product and third-party products sold by the Company; |
● | the Company’s ability to mitigate risks relating to the cannabis industry, the larger economy such as inflation or fluctuations in interest rates, breaches of and unauthorized access to the Company’s systems and related cybersecurity risks, money laundering, litigation, and health pandemics; |
● | risks related to maintaining cash deposits in excess of federally insured limits; |
● | the ability to gain appropriate regulatory approvals including for announced acquisitions in the timeframe anticipated; |
● | the application for additional licenses and the grant of licenses or renewals of existing licenses that have been applied for; |
● | the Company’s ability to hit anticipated development targets of cultivation and production projects; |
● | the Company’s ability to mitigate the risk of contamination and other risks inherent in the agricultural sector; |
● | the ability to successfully integrate and maintain employees from recent acquisitions; |
● | risks related to the Company’s liquidity; |
● | the ability to develop the Company’s brands and meet growth objectives; |
● | risks related to limited market data and difficulty to forecast results; |
● | market volatility; |
● | the risk of natural hazards related to severe and extreme weather and climate events; |
● | product liability claims related to the products the Company cultivates, produces, and sells; |
● | the risk of significant pricing pressures which are often market specific and can be caused by an oversupply of cannabis in the market and may be transitory from period to period; and |
● | other events or conditions that may occur in the future. |
Prospective investors and other readers are cautioned that the forward-looking information contained in this Prospectus and the documents incorporated herein by reference is based on the assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time they were provided or made and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as applicable, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. The Company’s forward-looking information is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.
A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from what is projected in the forward-looking information. See “Risk Factors” for further details. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. In formulating the forward-looking information contained herein, the Company has assumed, without limitation, receipt of requisite regulatory approvals on a timely basis, receipt and/or maintenance of required licenses and third-party consents in a timely manner, successful integration of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ operations, and no unplanned materially adverse changes to its facilities, assets, customer base and the economic conditions affecting the Company’s current and proposed operations. These assumptions, although considered reasonable by the Company at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect. In addition, the Company has assumed that there will be no material adverse change to the current regulatory landscape affecting the cannabis industry and has also assumed that the Company will remain compliant in the future with all laws, regulations and rules imposed upon it by law.
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There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is provided and made as of the date of this Prospectus and the Company does not undertake any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information or statements other than as expressly required by applicable law. The Company’s forward-looking information is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.
CURRENCY PRESENTATION AND EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION
Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to “$”, “USD$” and “dollars” mean references to the lawful money of the United States. All references to “C$” refer to Canadian dollars. On January 30, 2025, the Bank of Canada daily average rate of exchange was USD$1.00 = C$1.4414 or C$1.00 = USD$0.6938.
Financial statements included or incorporated by reference herein have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and may not be comparable to financial statements of United States companies. Our financial statements are subject to audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards and/or the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) and our auditor is subject to both Canadian auditor independence standards and the auditor independence standards of the PCAOB and the SEC.
This Prospectus includes market and industry data that has been obtained from third-party sources, including industry publications. The Company believes that the industry data is accurate and that its estimates and assumptions are reasonable, but there is no assurance as to the accuracy or completeness of this data. Third party sources generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but there is no assurance as to the accuracy or completeness of included information. Although the data is believed to be reliable, the Company has not independently verified any of the data from third-party sources referred to in this Prospectus or ascertained the underlying economic assumptions relied upon by such sources.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
The Company is subject to the disclosure requirements of the securities commissions in each of the provinces and territories of Canada. The Company is also an SEC registrant subject to the disclosure requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), and, accordingly, file with, or furnish to, the SEC certain reports and other information. For so long as the Company continues to qualify as a “foreign private issuer” under the 1934 Act it will remain exempt from the rules under the 1934 Act prescribing the furnishing and content of proxy statements, and its officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and short swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section 16 of the 1934 Act.
You are invited to read and copy any reports, statements or other information, other than confidential filings, that we have filed or intend to file with the Canadian provincial securities commissions. These filings are electronically available from SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at https://www.sec.gov/edgar. Except as expressly provided herein, documents filed on SEDAR and EDGAR are not, and should not be considered, part of this Prospectus.
GROWN ROGUE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Immediately prior to the reverse takeover transaction (the “Reverse Takeover Transaction”) in November of 2018, wherein the Company combined its business operations with Grown Rogue Unlimited, LLC (“GR Unlimited”), the Company operated as an emerging media and internet company with a focus on user experience and engagement. As a result of the Reverse Takeover Transaction and through GR Unlimited, Grown Rogue became a multi-state cannabis company curating innovative products that delight customers. Grown Rogue is committed to building the first nationally recognized craft cannabis company. The Grown Rogue portfolio of brands is focused on premium flower (indoor and sungrown) and flower pre-rolls. Grown Rogue is strategically focused on high-quality, low-cost production of flower and flower-based products. Flower continues to be the leading product category in most every state as compared to other products such as edible, vape cartridges, pre-rolls, or concentrates.
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As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has seven wholly-owned subsidiaries: GR Unlimited, Grown Rogue Gardens, LLC (“GR Gardens”), Grown Rogue Distribution, LLC (“GR Distribution”), GRU Properties, LLC (“GRUP”), GRIP, LLC (“GRIP”), Grown Rogue Retail Ventures, LLC (“GR Retail”) and Canopy Management LLC (“Canopy”). The Company owns GR Gardens, GR Distribution, GRUP, GRIP, GR Retail and Canopy indirectly through its ownership of GR Unlimited; each of GR Gardens, GR Distribution, GRUP, GRIP, GR Retail and Canopy is a wholly owned subsidiary of GR Unlimited. Through GR Unlimited, the Company has an indirect ownership of 87% interest in GR Michigan, LLC (“GR Michigan”). Through Canopy, the Company has an indirect ownership of 80% interest in Golden Harvests, LLC (“Golden Harvests”). Through GR Retail, the Company has an indirect ownership of 43.5% interest in Grown Rogue West New York, LLC. Through GR Unlimited, the Company has an indirect ownership of 44% interest in ABCO Garden State, LLC.
Grown Rogue (through its subsidiaries) has direct involvement in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, sale and distribution of marijuana in the United States. Grown Rogue and its subsidiaries are primarily involved in the U.S. marijuana industry as a seed to retail company with operations currently in Oregon and Michigan (each of which has legalized medical and recreational marijuana at the State level). Grown Rogue, through its subsidiaries, produces recreational marijuana and distributes it to dispensaries throughout Oregon and Michigan. The Company has also been progressing plans to expand their reach into New Jersey and Illinois. On June 5, 2024, the Company received licensing approval from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”) to close on its first option to acquire 44% of ABCO Garden State, LLC (“ABCO”), a New Jersey based cannabis company which holds an annual cultivation license in New Jersey from the CRC. The Company anticipates exercising their second option to acquire an additional 26% of ABCO in the future, pending regulatory approval. Additionally, on January 17, 2024, the Company announced that it formed GR Retail and signed a definitive agreement on January 16, 2024 to invest in the development of an adult-use dispensary in West New York, New Jersey, furthering their expansion plans into the New Jersey market. In the furtherance of the Company’s expansion into Illinois, on March 5, 2024, the Company announced it signed a definitive agreement to form Rogue EBC, LLC, a joint venture with EBC Ventures Waukegan LLC. The joint venture has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of CannEquality, LLC, which holds a craft growers license with the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The license acquisition is pending regulatory approval. The Company owns 70% of the joint venture, with the ability to acquire 100% of the membership interests of the joint venture through a series of purchase options. On December 10, 2024, the Company announced that it had commenced sales in New Jersey and that the current approximately 8,000 sq ft of bench canopy is anticipated to consistently produce 500-600 pounds per month of craft flower. The Company also announced on December 10, 2024 that it is completing Phase II construction planning, expected to commence in Q1 2025, that is expected to increase production to more than 1,000 pounds per month of craft flower. See “Information on the Company” in the Annual Report and “Plans for Expansion and Economic Outlook” in the Interim MD&A, incorporated by reference herein.
Licenses
Grown Rogue is dependent upon its ability (and the abilities of its subsidiaries) to obtain and maintain state and local licenses required to conduct its marijuana business in Oregon, Michigan, New Jersey and Illinois. Failure to obtain or maintain licenses any such licenses would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business.
On January 29, 2024, the Company changed its fiscal year-end from October 31 to December 31. The decision to change the fiscal year-end to a calendar year-end was to align the Company’s reporting cycle more closely with how the Company plans to manage its business.
On June 5, 2024, the Company announced it received licensing approval from CRC and closed its first option to acquire 44% of ABCO in exchange for USD$1,260,000 in cash. The Company anticipates exercising its option to acquire an additional 26% of ABCO (“Option 2”), pending regulatory approval, two years after operations commence. The purchase price for Option 2 is roughly USD$720,000. Grown Rogue has the right to purchase the remaining equity of ABCO at fair market value.
On June 25, 2024, the Company entered into a secured drawdown promissory note agreement (the “Note”) with ABCO wherein the Company will lend up to USD$3,000,000 to ABCO under the Note to support ongoing construction and working capital as ABCO ramps its operations. On June 25, 2024, Grown Rogue advanced USD$500,000 to ABCO, representing the first drawdown under the Note. The Note has preferential repayment, and interest on the outstanding
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principal will accrue at 10.5% per annum. The Note, including all accrued and unpaid interest, shall be due and payable on June 25, 2025. As of the date of this prospectus, USD$2,500,000 has been advanced to ABCO under the Note.
On June 28, 2024, the Company announced that it completed a reorganization of the Company’s share capital, as approved by the shareholders of the Company at its annual and special meeting held on June 24, 2024. Pursuant to the reorganization, the Company amended its articles to redesignate its existing class of common shares without par value in the capital of the Company as Subordinate Voting Shares and created a new class of unlisted Multiple Voting Shares. The record date for the reorganization was June 26, 2024, and the reorganization became effective on June 27, 2024. See “Description of Securities”.
In October 2024, the Company and ABCO entered into a convertible promissory note with a face value of USD$1,050,000 (the “ABCO Convertible Note”). The ABCO Convertible Note carries a three-year term and is not prepayable without the Company’s consent. The ABCO Convertible Note accrues interest at the rate of 15.0% per annum. As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has funded a total of USD$700,000 under the ABCO Convertible Note.
On December 10, 2024, the Company announced that it had commenced sales in New Jersey and that the current approximately 8,000 sq ft of bench canopy is anticipated to consistently produce 500-600 pounds per month of craft flower. The Company also announced on December 10, 2024 that it is completing Phase II construction planning, expected to commence in Q1 2025, that is expected to increase production to more than 1,000 pounds per month of craft flower.
On January 1, 2025, the Company announced the appointment of Andrew Marchington as the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective January 1, 2025, in replacement of Ryan Kee who will remain a member of the board of directors of the Company. The Company also announced that on December 31, 2024 the Company granted 1,505,875 Restricted Stock Units to certain directors, officers and employees of the Company with 211,500 vesting on January 1, 2025, 78,125 vesting on June 30, 2025, 60,000 vesting on December 31, 2025 and 1,156,250 vesting on January 1, 2026. Additionally, the Company announced that on December 31, 2024, the Company granted 500,000 Options to Andrew Marchington, which are exercisable at a price of $0.93 per Subordinate Voting Share until December 31, 2028 and which vest in thirds on December 31, 2025, December 31, 2026 and December 31, 2027.
On February 8, 2018, the Canadian Securities Administrators revised their previously released Staff Notice 51-352, which provides specific disclosure expectations for issuers that currently have, or are in the process of developing, cannabis-related activities in the United States as permitted within a particular State’s regulatory framework. All issuers with U.S. cannabis-related activities are expected to clearly and prominently disclose certain prescribed information in disclosure documents. As a result of the Company’s existing cannabis operations and/or assets in Oregon, Michigan, New Jersey and Illinois, Grown Rogue provides the following disclosure:
The legalization and regulation of marijuana for medical and recreational use is implemented at the State level in the United States. State laws regulating cannabis are in direct conflict with the CSA, which makes cannabis use and possession federally illegal. Although certain States and territories of the United States authorize medical or adult-use cannabis production and distribution by licensed or registered entities, under United States federal law, the possession, use, cultivation, and transfer of cannabis and any related drug paraphernalia is illegal and any such acts are criminal acts under federal law under any and all circumstances under the CSA. Although the Company’s business activities are believed to be compliant with applicable U.S. State and local law in the jurisdictions where Grown Rogue operates, strict compliance with State and local laws with respect to cannabis may neither absolve Grown Rogue of liability under United States federal law, nor may it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against Grown Rogue.
In accordance with Staff Notice 51-352, below is a table of concordance that is intended to assist readers in identifying the disclosure expectations outlined in Staff Notice 51-352.
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Federal CSA Requirement – US Marijuana Issuers with direct involvement in cultivation or distribution | Response |
Outline the regulations for U.S. states in which the issuer operates and confirm how the issuer complies with applicable licensing requirements and the regulatory framework enacted by the applicable U.S. state. | See below in this Prospectus under the heading “U.S. Regulatory Matters” |
Federal CSA Requirement – US Marijuana Issuers with direct involvement in cultivation or distribution | Response |
Discuss the issuer’s program for monitoring compliance with U.S. state law on an ongoing basis, outline internal compliance procedures and provide a positive statement indicating that the issuer is in compliance with U.S. state law and the related licensing framework. Promptly disclose any non-compliance, citations or notices of violation which may have an impact on the issuer’s license, business activities or operations. | See below in this Prospectus under the heading “U.S. Regulatory Matters”
See the following risk factors included in the Annual Report, incorporated by reference herein, available on www.sedarplus.ca:
“Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – Business is Illegal under U.S. Federal Law”
“Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – Other Laws and Regulations”
“Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – The Company’s business is highly regulated and it may not be issued necessary licenses, permits, and cards”
“Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – Licenses”
“Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – Liability, Enforcement Complaints etc.” |
U.S. Marijuana Issuers with indirect involvement in cultivation or distribution | Response |
Outline the regulations for U.S. states in which the issuer’s investee(s) operate. | N/A |
Provide reasonable assurance, through either positive or negative statements, that the investee’s business is in compliance with applicable licensing requirements and the regulatory framework enacted by the applicable U.S. state. Promptly disclose any non-compliance, citations or notices of violation, of which the issuer is aware, that may have an impact on the investee’s licence, business activities or operations. | N/A |
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U.S. Marijuana Issuers with material ancillary involvement | Response |
Provide reasonable assurance, through either positive or negative statements, that the applicable customer’s or investee’s business is in compliance with applicable licensing requirements and the regulatory framework enacted by the applicable U.S. state. | N/A |
In accordance with Staff Notice 51-352, this section provides a discussion of the federal and state-level U.S. regulatory regimes in the jurisdictions where Grown Rogue is currently directly involved through its subsidiaries or is planning to be directly involved in the future. Certain Grown Rogue subsidiaries are directly engaged in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, sale, or distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in the State of Oregon and in the medical and recreational marketplaces in the State of Michigan. Pending regulatory approval, certain Grown Rogue subsidiaries expect to be directly engaged in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, sale, or distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in New Jersey and Illinois. In accordance with Staff Notice 51-352, Grown Rogue will evaluate, monitor and reassess this disclosure, and any related risks, on an ongoing basis and the same will be supplemented and amended to investors in public filings, including in the event of government policy changes or the introduction of new or amended guidance, laws, or regulations regarding marijuana regulation. Any non-compliance, citations or notices of violation which may have an impact on Grown Rogue’s licenses, business activities, or operations will be promptly disclosed by Grown Rogue.
Exposure to U.S. Marijuana Related Activities
As of October 31, 2024, 100% of the businesses was directly derived from United States cannabis-related activities. As such, the Company’s exposure to United States cannabis related activities is 100%.
U.S. Regulatory Matters
Grown Rogue (through its subsidiaries) has direct involvement in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, sale, and distribution of marijuana in the United States. Grown Rogue and its subsidiaries are primarily involved in the U.S. marijuana industry as a seed to retail company with operations currently in Oregon and Michigan (both of which have legalized medical and recreational marijuana). Grown Rogue, through its subsidiaries, produces recreational marijuana and distributes it to dispensaries throughout Oregon and Michigan.
Grown Rogue incorporates its discussion above in the “Regulatory Disclosure” section regarding the status of cannabis in the United States and the interplay between federal and state laws. As discussed therein, active enforcement of the current federal law on cannabis may directly and adversely affect revenues and profits of Grown Rogue. The risk of strict enforcement of the Federal CSA remains uncertain.
U.S. Federal Laws Applicable to Banking
Because producing, manufacturing, processing, possessing, distributing, selling, and using marijuana is a crime under the CSA, most U.S. banks and other financial institutions are unwilling to provide banking services to marijuana-related businesses due to concerns about criminal liability under the CSA as well as concerns related to federal money laundering rules under the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act. Canadian banks are also hesitant to work with cannabis companies, due to the uncertain legal and regulatory framework of the industry. Banks and other financial institutions could be prosecuted and possibly convicted of money laundering for providing services to cannabis businesses.
Under U.S. federal law, banks or other financial institutions that provide a cannabis business with a checking account, debit or credit card, small business loan, or any other service could be found guilty of money laundering or conspiracy. In both Canada and the United States transactions by cannabis businesses involving banks and other financial institutions are both difficult and unpredictable under the current legal and regulatory landscape. Though guidelines issued in past years allow financial institutions to provide bank accounts to certain cannabis businesses, relatively few
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U.S. banks have taken advantage of those guidelines and many U. S. cannabis businesses still operate on an all-cash basis.
Oregon State Regulation
The Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (“OMMP”) is a state registry program within the Public Health Division, Oregon Health Authority (“OHA”). The role of the OHA is to administer the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act. The OMMP allows individuals with a medical history of one or more qualifying illnesses and a doctor’s written statement to apply for registration with the OMMP. Qualified applicants are issued a registry identification card that entitles them to legally possess and cultivate cannabis, subject to certain limitations.
On November 4, 2014, Oregon voters passed Measure 91, known as the Control, Regulation, and Taxation of Marijuana and Industrial Hemp Act (the “Measure 91”), effectively ending the state’s prohibition of recreational marijuana and legalizing the possession, use, and cultivation of marijuana within legal limits by adults 21 years and older. Measure 91 did not amend or affect the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act and the OMMP. Measure 91 empowered the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (“OLCC”) with regulating sales of recreational marijuana in Oregon. It is possible that the voters could potentially repeal the law that permits both the medical and recreational marijuana industry to operate under state law.
Under current Oregon law, possession, and home cultivation by adults at least 21 years old is allowed within legal limits. Public sales of marijuana and marijuana products may be done only through OLCC-licensed retailers. Medical marijuana patients and adults at least 21 years of age may purchase marijuana and marijuana products at OLCC-licensed retailers. Medical marijuana patients are not charged sales tax for their purchases when they present their registry identification card. OLCC-licensed retailers (and their associated applicants and licensees) are required to obtain a certificate of tax compliance to show compliance with Oregon tax laws at the time of license issuance and at each annual license renewal. The OLCC has the authority to require all OLCC license types to demonstrate compliance with Oregon tax laws, but it has not yet done so.
The OLCC issues five basic types of recreational marijuana licenses: (a) producer, (b) processor, (c) wholesaler, (d) retailer, and (e) testing laboratory. Each license type must be renewed annually and in a timely manner (i.e. on or before the license expiration date). Oregon currently has a moratorium on the issuance of new OLCC licenses (with the exception of testing laboratories). This moratorium sunsets on December 31, 2024 and will be replaced with a per capita limit on the issuance of new OLCC licenses. Under the new license limit, the OLCC may not accept new applications for: (a) producer or retail licenses unless there is not more than one active license per 7,500 residents in the state who are 21 years of age or older; and (b) processor and wholesale licenses unless there is not more than one active license per 12,500 residents in the state who are 21 years of age or older. Applications for renewals, changes of location, changes of ownership, or changes in the size of a mature canopy are exempt from both the moratorium and the license limit. The OLCC may disqualify applicants for a number of reasons, including for lacking a good moral character, for lacking sufficient financial resources or responsibility, for relevant past convictions, and for using marijuana, alcohol, or drugs “to excess”.
Grown Rogue has a comprehensive compliance program, which tracks all aspects of operations through the METRC program (an online software tool mandated by the State of Oregon that tracks seed to retail purchases), as well as compliance with all state and federal employment and other safety regulations.
Grown Rogue is periodically advised by various outside attorneys about the requirements for compliance with Oregon law.
Grown Rogue is in compliance with Oregon state law and its related licensing framework.
Michigan State Regulation
In November 2008, Michigan residents approved the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (the “MMMA”) to provide a legal framework for a safe and effective medical marijuana program. In September 2016, the Michigan Senate passed the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (the “MMFLA”) and the Marihuana Tracking Act (the “MTA”). On November 6, 2018, Michigan voters approved the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, which makes marijuana legal under state and local law for adults 21 years of age or older and controls the commercial production and distribution of marijuana under a system that licenses, regulates, and taxes the businesses involved.
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The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”) is the main regulatory authority for the licensing of marijuana businesses, and it currently administrates five types of “state operating licenses” for marijuana businesses: (a) a “grower” license, (b) a “processor” license, (c) a “secure transporter” license, (d) a “provisioning center” license and (e) a “safety compliance facility” license. There are no stated limits on the number of licenses that can be made available on a state level; however, LARA has discretion over the approval of applications and municipalities can pass additional restrictions including zoning and licensing requirements.
Grown Rogue has a comprehensive compliance program, which tracks all aspects of operations through the METRC program (an online software tool mandated through the State of Michigan that tracks seed to retail purchases), as well as compliance with all state and federal employment and other safety regulations.
Grown Rogue is periodically advised by various outside attorneys about the requirements for compliance with Michigan law. Grown Rogue is in compliance with Michigan state law and its related licensing framework.
Michigan License Classes and Municipal Authority
State operating licenses for marijuana businesses have a one year term and are annually renewable if certain conditions are met: (a) the renewal application is submitted prior to the date the license expires, or within sixty (60) days of expiration if all other conditions are met and a late fee is paid, (b) the licensee pays the regulatory assessment fee set by LARA and (c) the licensee continues to meet the requirements to be a licensee under the Michigan Cannabis Regulations.
Each renewal application is reviewed by LARA, and provided that the requisite renewal fees are paid, the renewal application is timely submitted prior to the expiration date, and there are no material violations noted against the applicable licenses, a licensee would expect to receive the applicable renewed license in the ordinary course of business.
There are no stated limits on the number of licenses that can be made available on a state level; however, regulatory authorities have discretion over the approval of applications and municipalities can pass additional restrictions.
Licensees are heavily regulated with on-going requirements related to operations, security, storage, transportation, inventorying, personnel, and more. As in other states where cannabis is legal, Michigan regulators can deny or revoke licenses and renewals for multiple reasons. Additionally, license holders must ensure that no cannabis is sold, delivered, or distributed by a producer from or to a location outside of Michigan.
Pursuant to the requirements of the MTA, LARA utilizes METRC as the state’s third-party solution for marijuana and marijuana product tracking. METRC is Michigan’s statewide seed-to-sale marijuana tracking system that uses serialized tags attached to every plant — and labels attached to wholesale packages — to track marijuana inventory. METRC allows us to track our inventory, permissible sales and seed-to-sale information. METRC also gives regulators access to our product supply chain from seed-to-sale.
New Jersey State Regulation
New Jersey enacted the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (“CUMMA”) on January 18, 2010. CUMMA allows patients with qualifying medical conditions to access cannabis through a program regulated by the New Jersey Department of Health (“NJDOH”), which authorized six alternative treatment centers (“ATCs”) to operate as vertically integrated cultivators and dispensaries. In 2019, the NJDOH held a “Request for Application” process for 24 additional ATCs, with some ATCs limited to cultivation, some limited to retail dispensaries, and some vertically integrated.
Following voter approval of an adult-use cannabis ballot measure amending the New Jersey Constitution to permit the use of cannabis for adults 21 years of age and older, on February 22, 2021, New Jersey enacted the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (“CREAMMA”), which legalized the adult use of marijuana and established the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”) as the regulatory body for both the medical and recreational cannabis within the state.
Under CREAMMA, ATCs can apply to serve the recreational cannabis market as “Expanded ATCs.” In addition, New Jersey established six (6) new classes of licenses for recreational use: Class 1 Cannabis Cultivator, authorized to grow recreational cannabis; Class 2 Cannabis Manufacturer, permitted to manufacture cannabis products; Class 3
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Cannabis Wholesaler, licensed to store, sell, and transfer cannabis items among cultivators, wholesalers, and retailers; Class 4 Cannabis Distributor, authorized to transport cannabis items in bulk within the state; Class 5 Cannabis Retailer, allowed to purchase cannabis from licensed sources and sell to consumers in retail settings; and Class 6 Cannabis Delivery, tasked with transporting purchases from retailers to consumers. Additionally, New Jersey offers microbusiness licenses targeting smaller, local enterprises. These licenses are restricted to operations with no more than 10 employees, with at least 51% of them required to reside in the local or neighboring municipalities. Notably, there are no statutory caps on the number of licenses the CRC may issue. However, the CRC has discretion over the approval of applications and municipalities can pass additional restrictions including zoning and licensing requirements.
Recreational cannabis businesses in New Jersey are permitted to integrate vertically by holding licenses across several classes—cultivator, manufacturer, retailer, and delivery service, or as both a wholesaler and a distributor. However, businesses are restricted to holding only one license per class.
As part of the adult use licensing process, applicants are permitted to apply for “conditional” or “annual” licenses. Conditional licenses serve as an entry point for industry newcomers, providing them up to 120 days (with a potential 45-day extension) to site their proposed operations. To qualify for a conditional license, applicants must meet specific residency and financial requirements. Successful conditional license holders may transition to annual licenses, which transition is required for the business to be approved by the CRC to begin operations. Additionally, the CRC implemented a program that prioritizes review of applications from Diversely Owned, Social Equity, and Impact Zone qualifying applicants. Microbusinesses are also prioritized, with opportunities for expansion.
Recently, the CRC approved new regulations for cannabis consumption lounges, which are set to be implemented following approvals from the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law and local municipalities. These lounges, required to be attached to existing dispensaries and prohibited from selling food or alcohol, aim to offer a secure, regulated environment for medical and recreational cannabis users to consume their own products.
To safeguard fair business practices and maintain competitive market conditions, New Jersey imposes specific prohibitions on Financial Source Agreements (FSA) and Management Services Agreements (MSA).
The CRCA utilizes METRC as the state’s third-party solution for marijuana and marijuana product tracking from seed to sale.
Illinois State Regulations
In August 2013, Illinois became the 20th state to authorize a program for the cultivation and dispensing of cannabis for medical purposes for qualified medical patients—the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program. In June 2019, Illinois passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (“CRTA”), which legalized cannabis for recreational use and created one of the largest adult use markets in the country. The law went into effect on June 25, 2019, and adult use sales of cannabis began in the state on January 1, 2020. Under the CRTA, existing medical cannabis license holders were allowed to apply for Early Approval Adult Use Dispensing Organization (“EAAUDO”) licenses to be able to sell adult use product at existing medical cannabis dispensaries. Existing medical operators also received the privilege of opening a secondary adult use only retail dispensary for every medical cannabis dispensary location already existing in the operator’s portfolio. All EAAUDO license holders were also required to commit to Illinois’s groundbreaking Social Equity program either through a financial contribution, grant agreement, donation, incubation program, or sponsorship program.
The CRTA also authorized the issuance of an additional 75 Adult Use Dispensing Organization (“AUDO”) licenses, 40 craft grower licenses as well as infuser and transporter licenses in 2020. Generally speaking, these licenses were to be awarded via a competitive application process. The CRTA provided a significant advantage to applicants that qualified as a “Social Equity Applicant” under the CRTA. In addition, the CRTA authorized issuance up to 110 additional AUDO licenses and 60 craft grower licenses by December 21, 2021. However, due the COVID-19 pandemic, litigation relating to the application process, and the passage of H.B. 1443, which amended the CRTA, the issuance of new cannabis licenses in Illinois was delayed until July 2021. By June 2022, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (“IDOA”) has issued approximately 87 craft grower licenses in several tranches, along with infuser and transporter licenses. Note that those applicants who did not win a craft grow license have since sued IDOA alleging a host of issues and arguments relating to the application and scoring process. All such cases were consolidated for administrative purposes and are still pending (In re Cannabis Craft Grow Litigation, Case No.: 22 CH 06071).
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On September 3, 2021, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) announced that 185 Conditional AUDO licenses have been awarded through three license lotteries that took place on July 29, 2021, August 5, 2021, and August 19, 2021 respectively. These Conditional AUDO licenses were ultimately issued to the respective winners in July 2022. The CRTA was subsequently amended in the Spring of 2023 and Conditional AUDO license holders are now required to site and operationalize their dispensaries within 720 days of license receipt.
On December 21, 2022, the IDFPR announced that another 55 conditional AUDO licenses would be awarded through a license lottery for Social Equity applicants. The IDFPR conducted the lottery on July 13, 2023. On May 3, 2024, the IDFPR issued 35 conditional AUDO licenses and on June 28, 2024, the IDFPR issued another 13 conditional AUDO licenses, bringing the total issued through this lottery to 48. The remaining seven available licenses have not yet been issued and may not be issued at this time.
The state of Illinois currently uses BioTrackTHC as its computerized track-and-trace system for seed-to-sale reporting. However, Illinois announced that it will be switching to Metrc as the state’s track-and-trace system. It is unclear when that switch will be implemented. Individual licensees, whether directly or through third-party integration systems, are required to push data to the state to meet all reporting requirements.
Illinois allows for five types of cannabis businesses within the state: (1) cultivation centers; (2) craft growers; (3) infusers; and (4) transporters, which are regulated by the IDOA. Fifth are dispensaries, which are regulated by the IDFPR. Vertical integration is permissible through the acquisition of the various license types, but there are restrictions on certain license ownership. Pursuant to the CRTA, an individual may not be a “Principal Officer” in: (1) more than 10 adult use dispensaries, (2) more than three craft growers, and (3) a craft grower and cultivation center simultaneously. Principal Officer includes a cannabis business establishment applicant or licensed cannabis business establishment’s board member, owner with more than 1% interest of the total cannabis business establishment or more than 5% interest of the total cannabis business establishment of a publicly traded company, president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, partner, officer, member, manager member, or person with a profit sharing, financial interest, or revenue sharing arrangement.
All cultivation, infusing, and transporter establishments must register with the IDOA. All dispensaries must register with the IDFPR. If applications contain all required information, establishments are issued a marijuana establishment registration certificate. Registration certificates are valid for a period of one year and are subject to annual renewals after required fees are paid and the business remains in good standing. Pursuant to Illinois law, registration renewal applications must be received 45 days prior to expiration and may be denied if the license has a history of non-compliance and penalties.
The cultivation and craft grower licenses permit a licensee to acquire, possess, cultivate, manufacture and process cannabis into edible products and cannabis-infused products. Cultivators and craft growers can transfer, have tested, supply or sell cannabis and cannabis products and related supplies to licensed dispensaries, craft growers, and infusers. Craft growers can cultivate a flowering stage canopy of up to 14,000 sq. ft. Infusing licenses permit a licensee to acquire and possess distillate from a licensed cultivator or craft grower and to manufacture edible and cannabis-infused products. Infusers can transfer, have tested, supply or sell cannabis and cannabis products to dispensaries. The transporter license permits a licensee to transport cannabis and cannabis products to and from licensed entities.
The retail dispensary license permits us to purchase cannabis and manufactured cannabis products from licensed cultivation centers, craft growers, and infusing organizations and to sell such products to adult consumers (21 years old or older).
The net proceeds to the Company from any offering of Securities and the proposed use of those proceeds will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement relating to that offering of Securities. Among other potential uses, the Company may use the net proceeds from the sale of Securities for general corporate purposes, capital projects and potential future acquisitions and internal expansion. In addition, the Securities may be offered and issued in consideration for the acquisition of other businesses, assets or securities by the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The consideration for any such acquisition may consist of the Securities separately, a combination of Securities or any combination of, among other things, Securities, cash and assumption of liabilities. All expenses relating to an offering of Securities and any compensation paid to underwriters, dealers or agents, as the case may be, will be paid out of the proceeds from the sale of Securities, unless otherwise stated in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
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The allocation of the net proceeds of any offering will vary depending on future developments in the Company’s business operations or unforeseen events, including those listed under the “Risk Factors” section of this Prospectus and in the documents incorporated herein by reference. The Company cannot guarantee that it will maintain positive operating cash flow in the future. To the extent the Company has negative cash flows in future periods, certain of the proceeds of any offering may be used to fund such negative operating cash flow in these periods. Management of the Company will retain broad discretion in allocating the net proceeds of any offering of Securities by the Company under this Prospectus and the Company’s actual use of the net proceeds will vary depending on the availability and suitability of investment opportunities and its operating and capital needs from time to time. See “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report, incorporated herein by reference.
The Company may, from time to time, issue securities (including Securities) other than pursuant to this Prospectus.
The following describes the material terms of the Company’s share capital and a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Securities as at the date of this Prospectus. The summary does not purport to be complete, is indicative only and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the terms and provisions of the Company’s by-laws and articles of the Company (the “Articles”), as amended. The specific terms of any Securities to be offered under this Prospectus, and the extent to which the general terms described in this Prospectus apply to such Securities, will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. Moreover, a Prospectus Supplement relating to a particular offering of Securities may include terms pertaining to the Securities being offered thereunder that are not within the terms and parameters described in this Prospectus. The Securities will not include any novel derivatives or asset-backed securities as discussed under Part 4 of National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions.
The Company is currently authorized to issue an unlimited number of Subordinate Voting Shares, an unlimited number of Multiple Voting Shares and an unlimited number of preferred shares, issuable in series. The Subordinate Voting Shares are “restricted securities” within the meaning of such term under applicable Canadian securities laws.
Effective as of June 27, 2024, the Company amended the Articles (the “Capital Structure Amendments”) to, among other things: (i) amend the rights and restrictions of the then existing class of common shares without par value in the capital of the Company and redesignate such class as Subordinate Voting Shares; and (ii) to create a new class of shares designated as Multiple Voting Shares.
The Capital Structure Amendments were undertaken in order to minimize the proportion of the outstanding voting securities of the Company that are held by “U.S. persons” for purposes of determining whether the Company is a “foreign private issuer” for purposes of United States securities laws. This has been accomplished through the certain shareholders of the Company who are “U.S. Persons” electing to convert their Subordinate Voting Shares to Multiple Voting Shares at the initial conversion ratio (the “Conversion Ratio”) of 1,000 Subordinate Voting Shares for 1 Multiple Voting Share, thereby decreasing their holdings of outstanding voting securities of the Company significantly. Each Multiple Voting Share is entitled to one vote in respect of each Subordinate Voting Share into which such Multiple Voting Share could ultimately be converted which, pending adjustments to the Conversion Ratio, would be equal to 1,000 votes per Multiple Voting Share. The Conversion Ratio is subject to change based on certain adjustments pursuant to the terms of the Multiple Voting Shares as is described further under “Description of Share Capital, Multiple Voting Shares”.
The Subordinate Voting Shares are convertible by the holder at any time into Multiple Voting Shares, including in the event of a takeover bid for the Multiple Voting Shares. The Multiple Voting Shares are convertible by the holder at any time into Subordinate Voting Shares, including in the event of a takeover bid for the Subordinate Voting Shares. The Company can force the conversion of the Multiple Voting Shares into Subordinate Voting Shares in certain circumstances as further described under “Description of Share Capital, Multiple Voting Shares” and “Description of Share Capital, Subordinate Voting Shares”.
The Capital Structure Amendments were approved at the Company’s annual general and special meetings of shareholders on June 24, 2024 by the affirmative vote of greater than two-thirds of the votes cast by shareholders present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting.
The following description summarizes the material terms of Grown Rogue’s share capital.
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As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has the following Subordinate Voting Shares, or securities convertible, exercisable or exchangeable into Subordinate Voting Shares, outstanding:1
Subordinate Voting Shares | 227,293,438 |
Multiple Voting Shares | 0 |
Warrants | 4,000,000 |
July Convertible Debentures1 | 19,819,250 |
Options2 | 15,315,000 |
Restricted Stock Units3 | 1,668,375 |
1 | July Convertible Debentures have an aggregate principal balance of USD$3,300,000 (CAD$4,756,620) which is convertible into 19,819,250 Subordinate Voting Shares as of the date of this Prospectus. |
2 | Each Option is exercisable for one Subordinate Voting Share. |
3 | Each Restricted Stock Unit represents, upon vesting and settlement, the right to receive one Subordinate Voting Share. |
Subordinate Voting Shares
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Subordinate Voting Shares that may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus. This summary does not purport to be complete. For additional information, see “Schedule A – Terms of Subordinate Voting Shares” in the Management Information Circular, incorporated herein by reference.
Exercise of Voting Rights
Holders of Subordinate Voting Shares are entitled to notice of and to attend and speak at any meeting of the shareholders of the Company. At each such meeting, holders of Subordinate Voting Shares shall be entitled to one vote in respect of each Subordinate Voting Share held, except a meeting of which only holders of another particular class or series of shares of the Company shall have the right to vote.
Alteration to Rights of Subordinate Voting Shares
As long as any Subordinate Voting Shares remain outstanding, the Company will not, without the consent of the holders of the Subordinate Voting Shares by separate special resolution, prejudice or interfere with any right or special right attached to the Subordinate Voting Shares.
Dividends
Holders of Subordinate Voting Shares shall be entitled to receive as and when declared by the directors, dividends in cash or property of the Company. No dividend will be declared or paid on the Subordinate Voting Shares unless the Company simultaneously declares or pays, as applicable, equivalent dividends (on an as-converted to Subordinate Voting Share basis) on the Multiple Voting Shares.
Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding-Up
In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, or in the event of any other distribution of assets of the Company among its shareholders for the purpose of winding up its affairs, the holders of Subordinate Voting Shares shall, subject to the prior rights of the holders of any shares of the Company ranking in priority to the Subordinate Voting Shares be entitled to participate rateably along with all other holders of Multiple Voting Shares (on an as-converted to Subordinate Voting Share basis) and Subordinate Voting Shares.
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Subdivision or Consolidation
No subdivision or consolidation of the Subordinate Voting Shares or Multiple Voting Shares shall occur unless, simultaneously, the Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares are subdivided or consolidated in the same manner or such other adjustment is made so as to maintain and preserve the relative rights of the holders of the shares of each of the said classes.
Rights to Subscribe; Pre-Emptive Rights
The holders of Subordinate Voting Shares are not entitled to a right of first refusal to subscribe for, purchase or receive any part of any issue of Subordinate Voting Shares, or bonds, debentures or other securities of the Company now or in the future.
Conversion
Each issued and outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares may at any time, at the option of the holder, be converted at the inverse of the Conversion Ratio then in effect. The conversion right may be exercised at any time and from time to time by notice in writing delivered to the Company accompanied by the certificate or certificates representing the Subordinate Voting Shares or, if uncertificated, such other evidence of ownership as the Company may require, in respect of which the holder wishes to exercise the right of conversion. The notice must be signed by the registered holder of the Subordinate Voting Shares in respect of which the right of conversion is being exercised or by his, her or its duly authorized attorney and must specify the number of Subordinate Voting Shares which the holder wishes to have converted. Upon receipt of the conversion notice and share certificate(s) or other evidence of ownership satisfactory to the Company, and after paying any applicable stamp tax or similar duty on or in respect of such conversion, the Company will issue a share certificate or other evidence of ownership representing Multiple Voting Shares on the basis set out above to the registered holder of the Subordinate Voting Shares. If fewer than all of the Subordinate Voting Shares represented by a certificate accompanying the notice are to be converted, the holder is entitled to receive a new certificate representing the shares comprised in the original certificate which are not to be converted. Subordinate Voting Shares converted into Multiple Voting Shares hereunder will automatically be cancelled.
Conversion of Subordinate Voting Shares Upon an Offer
In the event that an offer is made to purchase Multiple Voting Shares, and the offer is one which is required, pursuant to applicable securities legislation or the rules of a stock exchange, if any, on which the Multiple Voting Shares are then listed, to be made to all or substantially all the holders of Multiple Voting Shares in a province or territory of Canada to which the requirement applies, each Subordinate Voting Share shall become convertible at the option of the holder into Multiple Voting Shares at the inverse of the Conversion Ratio then in effect, at any time while the offer is in effect until one day after the time prescribed by applicable securities legislation for the offeror to take up and pay for such shares as are to be acquired pursuant to the offer. The conversion right may only be exercised in respect of Subordinate Voting Shares for the purpose of depositing the resulting Multiple Voting Shares under the offer, and for no other reason. In such event, the transfer agent for the Subordinated Voting Shares shall deposit under the offer the resulting Multiple Voting Shares, on behalf of the holder.
Multiple Voting Shares
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Multiple Voting Shares For additional information, see “Schedule A – Terms of Multiple Voting Shares” in the Management Information Circular, incorporated herein by reference.
Exercise of Voting Rights
Holders of Multiple Voting Shares shall be entitled to notice of and to attend and speak at any meeting of the shareholders of the Company. At each such meeting, except for a meeting of which only holders of another particular class or series of shares of the Company shall have the right to vote, holders of Multiple Voting Shares will be entitled to one vote in respect of each Subordinate Voting Share into which such Multiple Voting Share could ultimately then be converted, which for greater certainty, shall initially equal 1,000 votes per Multiple Voting Share.
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Alteration of Rights to Multiple Voting Shares
As long as any Multiple Voting Shares remain outstanding, the Company will not, without the consent of the holders of the Multiple Voting Shares by separate special resolution, prejudice or interfere with any right or special right attached to the Multiple Voting Shares. Consent of the holders of a majority of the outstanding Multiple Voting Shares shall be required for any action that authorizes or creates shares of any class having preferences superior to or on a parity with the Multiple Voting Shares. In connection with the exercise of the voting rights contained in this paragraph (b) each holder of Multiple Voting Shares will have one vote in respect of each Multiple Voting Share held.
Dividends
The holder of Multiple Voting Shares shall have the right to receive dividends, out of any cash or other assets legally available therefor, pari passu (on an as converted basis, assuming conversion of all Multiple Voting Shares into Subordinate Voting Shares at the Conversion Ratio) as to dividends and any declaration or payment of any dividend on the Subordinate Voting Shares. No dividend will be declared or paid on the Multiple Voting Shares unless the Company simultaneously declares or pays, as applicable, equivalent dividends (on an as-converted to Subordinate Voting Share basis) on the Subordinate Voting Shares.
Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding-Up
In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, or in the event of any other distribution of assets of the Company among its shareholders for the purpose of winding up its affairs, the holders of Multiple Voting Shares will, subject to the prior rights of the holders of any shares of the Company ranking in priority to the Multiple Voting Shares, be entitled to participate rateably along with all other holders of Multiple Voting Shares (on an as-converted to Subordinate Voting Share basis) and Subordinate Voting Shares.
Rights to Subscribe; Pre-Emptive Rights
The holders of Multiple Voting Shares are not entitled to a right of first refusal to subscribe for, purchase or receive any part of any issue of Subordinate Voting Shares, or bonds, debentures or other securities of the Company now or in the future.
Conversion
Holders of Multiple Voting Shares Holders shall have conversion rights as follows (the “Conversion Rights”):
i. | Right to Convert. Each issued and outstanding Multiple Voting Share may at any time, at the option of the holder, be converted into fully paid and non-assessable Subordinate Voting Shares as is determined by multiplying the number of Multiple Voting Shares by the Conversion Ratio applicable to such share in effect on the date the Multiple Voting Share is surrendered for conversion. The initial “Conversion Ratio” for shares of Multiple Voting Shares is 1,000 Subordinate Voting Shares for each Multiple Voting Share; provided, however, that the Conversion Ratio shall be subject to adjustment as set out in the Articles. |
ii. | Mandatory Conversion. Notwithstanding any other term herein, the Company may require each holder of Multiple Voting Shares to convert all, and not less than all, the Multiple Voting Shares at the applicable Conversion Ratio (a “Mandatory Conversion”) if at any time all the following conditions are satisfied (or otherwise waived by special resolution of holders of Multiple Voting Shares): |
a. | the Subordinate Voting Shares issuable upon conversion of all the Multiple Voting Shares are registered for resale and may be sold by the holder thereof pursuant to an effective registration statement and/or prospectus covering the Subordinate Voting Shares under the 1933 Act; |
b. | the Company is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
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c. | the Subordinate Voting Shares are listed or quoted (and are not suspended from trading) on a recognized North American stock exchange. |
iii. | Mechanics of Conversion. The conversion right may be exercised at any time and from time to time by notice in writing delivered to the Company accompanied by the certificate or certificates representing the Multiple Voting Shares or, if uncertificated, such other evidence of ownership as the Company may require, in respect of which the holder wishes to exercise the right of conversion. |
iv. | Adjustments for Distributions. In the event the Company shall declare a distribution to holders of Subordinate Voting Shares payable in securities of other persons, evidences of indebtedness issued by the Company or other persons, assets (excluding cash dividends) or options or rights not otherwise causing adjustment to the Conversion Ratio (a “Distribution”), then the holders of Multiple Voting Shares shall be entitled to a proportionate share of any such Distribution as though they were the holders of the number of Subordinate Voting Shares into which their Multiple Voting Shares are convertible as of the record date fixed for the determination of the holders of Subordinate Voting Shares entitled to receive such Distribution. |
v. | Recapitalizations; Stock Splits. If at any time or from time-to-time, the Company shall effect a recapitalization of the Subordinate Voting Shares; (ii) issue Subordinate Voting Shares as a dividend or other distribution on outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares; (iii) subdivide the outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares into a greater number of Subordinate Voting Shares; (iv) consolidate the outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares into a smaller number of Subordinate Voting Shares; or (v) effect any similar transaction or action (each, a “Recapitalization”), provision shall be made so that the holders of Multiple Voting Shares shall thereafter be entitled to receive, upon conversion of Multiple Voting Shares, the number of Subordinate Voting Shares or other securities or property of the Company or otherwise, to which a holder of Subordinate Voting Shares deliverable upon conversion would have been entitled on such Recapitalization. In any such case, appropriate adjustment shall be made with respect to the rights of the holders of Multiple Voting Shares after the Recapitalization to the end that the provisions of this section (including adjustment of the Conversion Ratio then in effect and the number of Multiple Voting Shares issuable upon conversion of Multiple Voting Shares) shall be applicable after that event as nearly equivalent as may be practicable. |
vi. | Disputes. Any holder of Multiple Voting Shares that beneficially owns more than 5% of the issued and outstanding Multiple Voting Shares may submit a written dispute as to the determination or the arithmetic calculation of the Conversion Ratio with the basis for the disputed determinations or arithmetic calculations. The Company shall respond to the holder within five (5) Business Days of receipt, or deemed receipt, of the dispute notice with a written calculation of the Conversion Ratio. If the holder and the Company are unable to agree upon such determination or calculation of the Conversion Ratio, within five (5) Business Days of such response, then the Company and the holder shall, within one (1) Business Day thereafter submit the disputed arithmetic calculation of the conversion ratio to the Company’s independent, outside accountant. The Company, at the Company’s expense, shall cause the accountant to perform the determinations or calculations and notify the Company and the holder of the results no later than ten (10) Business Days from the time it receives the disputed determinations or calculations. Such accountant’s determination or calculation, as the case may be, shall be binding upon all parties absent demonstrable error. |
Conversion of Upon an Offer
In the event that an offer is made to purchase Subordinate Voting Shares, and the offer is one which is required, pursuant to applicable securities legislation or the rules of a stock exchange, if any, on which the Subordinate Voting Shares are then listed, to be made to all or substantially all the holders of Subordinate Voting Shares in a province or territory of Canada to which the requirement applies, each Multiple Voting Share shall become convertible at the option of the holder into Subordinate Voting Shares at the Conversion Ratio then in effect, at any time while the offer is in effect until one day after the time prescribed by applicable securities legislation for the offeror to take up and pay for such shares as are to be acquired pursuant to the offer. This conversion right may only be exercised in respect of Multiple Voting Shares for the purpose of depositing the resulting Subordinate Voting Shares under the offer, and for no other reason. In such event, the transfer agent for the Subordinate Voting Shares shall deposit under the offer the resulting Subordinate Voting Shares, on behalf of the holder.
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Warrants
As of the date of this Prospectus, there are 4,000,000 warrants outstanding, each of which are exercisable into a Subordinate Voting Share with an exercise price of CAD$0.225 per warrant and an expiry date of October 5, 2028.
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Warrants that may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus. This summary does not purport to be complete.
The Warrants may be issued under a warrant agreement. The applicable Prospectus Supplement will include details of the warrant agreement, if any, governing the Warrants being offered. The Company will file a copy of the warrant agreement, if any, relating to an offering of Warrants with the relevant securities regulatory authorities in Canada after it has been entered into by the Company.
The specific terms and provisions that will apply to any Warrants that may be offered by us pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
● | the number of Warrants offered; |
● | the price or prices, if any, at which the Warrants will be issued; |
● | the currency at which the Warrants will be offered and in which the exercise price under the Warrants may be payable; |
● | upon exercise of the Warrant, the events or conditions under which the amount of Securities may be subject to adjustment; |
● | the date on which the right to exercise such Warrants shall commence and the date on which such right shall expire; |
● | if applicable, the identity of the Warrant agent; |
● | whether the Warrants will be listed on any securities exchange; |
● | whether the Warrants will be issued with any other Securities and, if so, the amount and terms of these Securities; |
● | any minimum or maximum subscription amount; |
● | whether the Warrants are to be issued in registered form, “book-entry only” form, non-certificated inventory system form, bearer form or in the form of temporary or permanent global securities and the basis of exchange, transfer and ownership thereof; |
● | any material risk factors relating to such Warrants and any other Securities to be issued upon exercise of the Warrants; |
● | any other rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the Warrants and the Securities to be issued upon exercise of the Warrants; and |
● | any other material terms or conditions of the Warrants and the Securities to be issued upon exercise of the Warrants. |
The terms and provisions of any Warrants offered under a Prospectus Supplement may differ from the terms described above and may not be subject to or contain any or all of the terms described above.
Prior to the exercise of any Warrants, holders of such Warrants will not have any of the rights of holders of the Securities purchasable upon such exercise, including the right to receive payments of dividends or the right to vote such underlying securities.
Subscription Receipts
As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has no Subscription Receipts outstanding. The Company may issue Subscription Receipts, separately or together, with Subordinate Voting Shares, Warrants, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units or any combination thereof, as the case may be. The particular terms and provisions of the Subscription Receipts as may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement pertaining to such offering of Subscription Receipts, and the extent to which the general terms and provisions described below may apply to such Subscription Receipts will be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Subscription Receipts that may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus. This summary does not purport to be complete.
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The Subscription Receipts may be issued under a subscription receipt agreement. The applicable Prospectus Supplement will include details of the subscription receipt agreement, if any, governing the Subscription Receipts being offered. The Company will file a copy of the subscription receipt agreement, if any, relating to an offering of Subscription Receipts with the relevant securities regulatory authorities in Canada after it has been entered into by the Company.
The specific terms and provisions that will apply to any Subscription Receipts that may be offered by us pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
● | the number of Subscription Receipts offered; |
● | the price or prices, if any, at which the Subscription Receipts will be issued; |
● | the manner of determining the offering price(s); |
● | the currency at which the Subscription Receipts will be offered; |
● | the Securities into which the Subscription Receipts may be exchanged; |
● | conditions to the exchange of Subscription Receipts into other Securities and the consequences of such conditions not being satisfied; |
● | the number of Securities that may be issued upon the exchange of each Subscription Receipt and the price per Security or the aggregate principal amount and the events or conditions under which the amount of Securities may be subject to adjustment; |
● | the dates or periods during which the Subscription Receipts may be exchanged; |
● | the circumstances, if any, which will cause the Subscription Receipts to be deemed to be automatically exchanged; |
● | provisions applicable to any escrow of the gross or net proceeds from the sale of the Subscription Receipts plus any interest or income earned thereon, and for the release of such proceeds from such escrow; |
● | if applicable, the identity of the Subscription Receipt agent; |
● | whether the Subscription Receipts will be listed on any securities exchange; |
● | whether the Subscription Receipts will be issued with any other Securities and, if so, the amount and terms of these Securities; |
● | any minimum or maximum subscription amount; |
● | whether the Subscription Receipts are to be issued in registered form, “book-entry only” form, non-certificated inventory system form, bearer form or in the form of temporary or permanent global securities and the basis of exchange, transfer and ownership thereof; |
● | any material risk factors relating to such Subscription Receipts and the Securities to be issued upon exchange of the Subscription Receipts; |
● | any other rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the Subscription Receipts and the Securities to be issued upon exchange of the Subscription Receipts; and |
● | any other material terms or conditions of the Subscription Receipts and the Securities to be issued upon exchange of the Subscription Receipts. |
The terms and provisions of any Subscription Receipts offered under a Prospectus Supplement may differ from the terms described above and may not be subject to or contain any or all of the terms described above.
Prior to the exchange of any Subscription Receipts, holders of such Subscription Receipts will not have any of the rights of holders of the Securities for which the Subscription Receipts may be exchanged, including the right to receive payments of dividends or the right to vote such underlying securities.
Debt Securities
The Company issued convertible debentures on July 13, 2023 (the “July Convertible Debentures”) which, as of the date of this Prospectus, have an aggregate principal balance of USD$3,300,000 (approximately CAD$4,756,620). The July Convertible Debentures mature on July 13, 2026. Interest accrues at 9% per annum and is payable on the last business days of March, June, September, and December. The number of Subordinate Voting Shares issuable upon conversion of the July Convertible Debentures as of the date of this Prospectus is 19,819,250.
The Company may issue additional Debt Securities, separately or together with Subordinate Voting Shares, Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Convertible Securities or Units, or any combination thereof, as the case may be.
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The particular terms and provisions of the Debt Securities as may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement pertaining to such offering of Debt Securities, and the extent to which the general terms and provisions described below may apply to such Debt Securities will be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Debt Securities that may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus. This summary does not purport to be complete.
Debt Securities may be offered separately or in combination with one or more other Securities. The Company may, from time to time, issue debt securities and incur additional indebtedness other than through the issuance of Debt Securities pursuant to this Prospectus.
Except as otherwise specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, the Debt Securities will constitute the direct, unconditional and unsecured obligations of the Company and shall rank pari passu and ratably without preference among themselves and pari passu with all other unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Company.
The Debt Securities may be issued in one or more series under one or more indentures or other agreements between the Company and one or more counterparties. The Company will file a copy of the trust indenture or any other applicable agreement relating to an offering of Debt Securities with the relevant securities regulatory authorities in Canada after it has been entered into by the Company. To the extent applicable, the trust indenture will also be subject to and governed by the United States Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended. A copy of the form of the trust indenture to be entered into has been filed with the securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada when it is entered into.
The specific terms and provisions that will apply to any Debt Securities that may be offered by us pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
● | the title of the Debt Securities; |
● | any limit on the aggregate principal amount of the Debt Securities and, if no limit is specified, the Company will have the right to re-open such series for the issuance of additional Debt Securities from time to time; |
● | the date or dates, or the method by which such date or dates will be determined or extended, on which the principal (and premium, if any) of the Debt Securities of the series is payable; |
● | the rate or rates at which the Debt Securities of the series will bear interest, if any, or the method by which such rate or rates will be determined, whether such interest will be payable in cash or additional Debt Securities of the same series or will accrue and increase the aggregate principal, as well as the date(s) on which such interest shall be due and payable; |
● | amount outstanding of such series, the date or dates from which such interest will accrue, or the method by which such date or dates will be determined; |
● | the place or places the Company will pay principal, premium and interest, if any, and the place or places where Debt Securities can be presented for registration of transfer, exchange or conversion; |
● | the period or periods within which, the price or prices at which, the currency in which, and other terms and conditions upon which Debt Securities of the series may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company, if the Company is to have that option; |
● | whether the Company will be obligated to redeem, repay or repurchase the Debt Securities pursuant to any sinking or other provision, or at the option of a holder and the terms and conditions of such redemption, repayment or repurchase; |
● | the denominations in which the Company will issue any Debt Securities; |
● | the applicability of, and any changes or additions to, the provisions for defeasance; |
● | whether the holders of any series of Debt Securities have special rights if specified events occur; |
● | any deletions from, modifications of or additions to the events of default or covenants; |
● | whether the Company will issue the Debt Securities as unregistered securities, registered securities or both; |
● | the terms, if any, for any conversion or exchange of the Debt Securities for any other securities of the Company; |
● | whether payment of the Debt Securities will be guaranteed by any affiliates or associates of the Company; |
● | whether the payment of principal, interest and premium, if any, on the Debt Securities will be the Company’s senior, senior subordinated or subordinated obligations; and |
● | any other terms, conditions, rights and preferences (or limitations on such rights and preferences). |
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For greater certainty, Debt Securities may be secured, in which case the applicable security provided by the Company in connection therewith will be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
Convertible Securities
As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has 15,315,000 stock options outstanding and exercisable into a maximum of 15,315,000 Subordinate Voting Shares with expiry dates ranging from April 2025 to August 2029, and 1,668,375 Restricted Stock Units, of which, (i) 78,125 vest on June 30, 2025, (ii) 60,000 vest on December 31, 2025, and (iii) 1,530,250 vest on January 1, 2026.
The Company may issue Convertible Securities, separately or together, with Subordinate Voting Shares, Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities or Units or any combination thereof, as the case may be. The particular terms and provisions of the Convertible Securities as may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement pertaining to such offering of Convertible Securities, and the extent to which the general terms and provisions described below may apply to such Convertible Securities will be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Convertible Securities that may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus. This summary does not purport to be complete.
The Convertible Securities will be convertible, exercisable or exchangeable into Subordinate Voting Shares or Multiple Voting Shares, as applicable, and/or other Securities. The Convertible Securities convertible, exercisable or exchangeable into Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities may be offered separately or together with other Securities, as the case may be. The applicable Prospectus Supplement will include details of the agreement, indenture or other instrument to which such Convertible Securities will be created and issued. The Company will file a copy of any applicable agreement relating to an offering of Convertible Securities with the relevant securities regulatory authorities in Canada after it has been entered into by the Company, and the applicable Prospectus Supplement will include details of any such agreement governing the Convertible Securities being offered.
The specific terms and provisions that will apply to any Convertible Securities that may be offered by us pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
● | the number of such Convertible Securities offered; |
● | the price at which such Convertible Securities will be offered; |
● | the procedures for the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities into or for Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities; |
● | the number of Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities that may be issued upon the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities; |
● | the period or periods during which any conversion or exchange may or must occur; |
● | the designation and terms of any other Convertible Securities with which such Convertible Securities will be offered, if any; |
● | the gross proceeds from the sale of such Convertible Securities; |
● | whether the Convertible Securities will be listed on any securities exchange; |
● | whether the Convertible Securities are to be issued in registered form, “book-entry only” form, bearer form or in the form of temporary or permanent global securities and the basis of exchange, transfer and ownership thereof; |
● | certain material Canadian tax consequences of owning the Convertible Securities; and |
● | any other material terms and conditions of the Convertible Securities. |
Units
As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has no Units outstanding. The Company may issue Units, separately or together, with Subordinate Voting Shares, Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities or Convertible Securities or any combination thereof, as the case may be. Each Unit would be issued so that the holder of the Unit is also the holder of each Security comprising the Unit. Thus, the holder of a Unit will have the rights and obligations of a holder of each applicable Security. The Company will file a copy of any applicable agreement relating to an offering of Units with the relevant securities regulatory authorities in Canada after it has been entered into by the Company,
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and the applicable Prospectus Supplement will include details of any such agreement governing the Units being offered.
The specific terms and provisions that will apply to any Units that may be offered by us pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
● | the number of Units offered; |
● | the price or prices, if any, at which the Units will be issued; |
● | the manner of determining the offering price(s); |
● | the currency at which the Units will be offered; |
● | the Securities comprising the Units and whether such Securities (or the Units themselves) will be listed and/or quoted on a stock exchange; |
● | whether the Units will be issued with any other Securities and, if so, the amount and terms of these Securities; |
● | any minimum or maximum subscription amount; |
● | whether the Units and the Securities comprising the Units are to be issued in registered form, “book-entry only” form, non-certificated inventory system form, bearer form or in the form of temporary or permanent global securities and the basis of exchange, transfer and ownership thereof; |
● | any material risk factors relating to such Units or the Securities comprising the Units; |
● | any other rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the Units or the Securities comprising the Units; and |
● | any other material terms or conditions of the Units or the Securities comprising the Units, including whether and under what circumstances the Securities comprising the Units may be held or transferred separately. |
The terms and provisions of any Units offered under a Prospectus Supplement may differ from the terms described above and may not be subject to or contain any or all of the terms described above.
Other than the following, there have been no material changes to the Company’s share and loan capitalization on a consolidated basis as of the date hereof since September 30, 2024, the date of the Company’s most recently filed interim financial statements:
● | the cancellation of 4,500,000 warrants on October 11, 2024; |
● | the issuance of 170,000 Subordinate Voting Shares on November 15, 2024 upon an exercise of options, exercised at $0.15 per Subordinate Voting Share; |
● | the grant of 1,505,875 Restricted Stock Units on December 31, 2024 with 211,500 vesting on January 1, 2025, 78,125 vesting on June 30, 2025, 60,000 vesting on December 31, 2025 and 1,156,250 vesting on January 1, 2026; |
● | the grant of 500,000 Options, which are exercisable at a price of $0.93 per Subordinate Voting Share until December 31, 2028 and which vest in thirds on December 31, 2025, December 31, 2026 and December 31, 2027; |
● | the issuance of 80,200 Subordinate Voting Shares on January 1, 2025 upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units that were originally granted on August 31, 2024; |
● | the issuance of 211,500 Subordinate Voting Shares on January 1, 2025 upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units that were originally granted on December 31, 2024; |
● | the issuance of 4,505,625 Subordinate Voting Shares on January 9, 2025 as a result of the conversion of a July Convertible Debenture for a principal amount of US$750,000 at a conversion price of $0.24 per Subordinate Voting Share; and |
● | the issuance of 50,000 Subordinate Voting Shares on January 9, 2025 upon an exercise of options, exercised at $0.39 per Subordinate Voting Share. |
The applicable Prospectus Supplement will describe any material change, and the effect of such material change, on the share and loan capitalization of the Company that will result from the issuance of Securities pursuant to such Prospectus Supplement.
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The applicable Prospectus Supplement will provide, if required, the earnings coverage ratios with respect to the issuance of Securities pursuant to such Prospectus Supplement.
We may offer and sell Securities directly to one or more purchasers through agents or through underwriters or dealers designated by us from time to time. We may distribute the Securities from time to time in one or more transactions at fixed prices (which may be changed from time to time), at market prices prevailing at the times of sale, at varying prices determined at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices, including sales in transactions that are an “at-the-market distribution” as defined in NI 44-102, including sales made directly on the CSE or other existing trading markets for the Securities. A description of such pricing will be disclosed in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. We may offer Securities in the same offering, or we may offer Securities in separate offerings. The prices at which Securities may be offered may vary as between purchasers and during the period of distribution of the Securities.
This Prospectus may also, from time to time, relate to the offering of our Securities by certain selling securityholders. The selling securityholders may sell all or a portion of our Securities beneficially owned by them and offered thereby from time to time directly or through one or more underwriters, broker-dealers or agents. Our Securities may be sold by the selling securityholders in one or more transactions at fixed prices (which may be changed from time to time), at market prices prevailing at the time of the sale, at varying prices determined at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices.
A Prospectus Supplement will describe the terms of each specific offering of Securities, including: (i) the terms of the Securities to which the Prospectus Supplement relates, including the type of Security being offered; (ii) the name or names of any agents, underwriters or dealers involved in such offering of Securities; (iii) the name or names of any selling securityholders; (iv) the purchase price of the Securities offered thereby and the proceeds to, and the portion of expenses borne by, the Company from the sale of such Securities; (v) any agents’ commission, underwriting discounts and other items constituting compensation payable to agents, underwriters or dealers; and (vi) any discounts or concessions allowed or re-allowed or paid to agents, underwriters or dealers. The Securities may be offered and issued in consideration for the acquisition of other businesses, assets or securities by the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The consideration for any such acquisition may consist of the Securities separately, a combination of Securities or any combination of, among other things, Securities, cash and assumption of liabilities.
If underwriters are used in an offering, the Securities offered thereby may be acquired by the underwriters for their own account and may be resold from time to time in one or more transactions, including negotiated transactions, at a fixed public offering price or at varying prices determined at the time of sale. The obligations of the underwriters to purchase Securities, if applicable, will be subject to the conditions precedent agreed upon by the parties.
The Securities may also be sold (i) directly by the Company or the selling securityholders at such prices and upon such terms as agreed to, or (ii) through agents designated by the Company or the selling securityholders from time to time. Any agent involved in the offering and sale of the Securities in respect of which this Prospectus is delivered will be named, and any commissions payable by the Company and/or selling securityholder to such agent will be set forth, in the Prospectus Supplement. Unless otherwise indicated in the Prospectus Supplement, any agent is acting on a “best efforts” basis for the period of its appointment.
We and/or the selling securityholders may agree to pay the underwriters, broker-dealers or agents a commission for various services relating to the issue and sale of any Securities offered under any Prospectus Supplement. Underwriters, broker-dealers or agents who participate in the distribution of the Securities may be entitled under agreements to be entered into with the Company and/or the selling securityholders to indemnification by the Company and/or the selling securityholders against certain liabilities, including liabilities under securities legislation, or to contribution with respect to payments which such underwriters, dealers or agents may be required to make in respect thereof. Any public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or re-allowed or paid to underwriters, broker-dealers or agents may be changed from time to time.
Each class or series of Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities and Units will be, unless specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, a new issue of Securities with no established trading market
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and, unless otherwise specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, none of the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units will be listed on any securities or stock exchange. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, there is no market through which the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units (other than constituent Subordinate Voting Shares) may be sold and purchasers may not be able to resell Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units (other than constituent Subordinate Voting Shares) purchased under this Prospectus or any Prospectus Supplement. This may affect the pricing of the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units in the secondary market, the transparency and availability of trading prices, the liquidity of the securities, and the extent of issuer regulation. Subject to applicable laws, certain dealers may make a market in the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units, as applicable, but will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. No assurance can be given that any dealer will make a market in the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units or as to the liquidity of the trading market, if any, for the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units.
In connection with any offering of Securities, unless otherwise specified in a Prospectus Supplement or pursuant to an “at-the-market distribution”, underwriters, broker-dealers or agents may over-allot or effect transactions which stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the market price of Securities offered at levels other than those which might otherwise prevail on the open market; provided that no underwriter or dealer involved in an at-the-market distribution, no affiliate of thereof and no person or company and jointly or in concert with such underwriters, broker-dealers or agents has over-allotted, or will over-allot, securities in connection with an at-the-market distribution or effect any other transactions intended to stabilize or maintain the market price of the Securities. Such transactions may be commenced, interrupted or discontinued at any time. A purchaser who acquires Securities forming part of the underwriters’, dealers’ or agents’ over-allocation position acquires those Securities under this Prospectus and the Prospectus Supplement relating to the particular offering of Securities, regardless of whether the over-allocation position is ultimately filled through the exercise of the over-allotment option or secondary market purchases.
No underwriter of an at-the-market distribution, and no person or company acting jointly or in concert with an underwriter, may, in connection with the distribution, enter into any transaction that is intended to stabilize or maintain the market price of the Subordinate Voting Shares, including selling an aggregate number of Subordinate Voting Shares that would result in the underwriter creating an over-allocation position in the Subordinate Voting Shares.
Unless stated to the contrary in any Prospectus Supplement, the Securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) or any State securities laws and may not be offered, sold or delivered within the United States or to U.S. persons within the meaning of Regulation S under the 1933 Act, except in certain transactions that are exempt from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act. In addition, until 40 days after the commencement of an offering of Securities, an offer or sale of the Securities within the United States or to U.S. persons by any dealer, whether or not participating in the offering, may violate the registration requirements of the 1933 Act if such offer or sale is made otherwise than in accordance with an exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act.
Information in respect of prior sales of Subordinate Voting Shares or other Securities distributed under this Prospectus and for securities that are convertible, exercisable or exchangeable into Subordinate Voting Shares or such other Securities within the previous 12-month period will be provided, as required, in a Prospectus Supplement with respect to the issuance of Subordinate Voting Shares or other Securities pursuant to such Prospectus Supplement.
The Subordinate Voting Shares are listed on the CSE under the symbol “GRIN” and quoted on the OTC Markets (the “OTC”) under the symbol “GRUSF”. Trading prices and volumes in respect of the Subordinate Voting Shares will be provided, as required, in each Prospectus Supplement.
The Company has no dividend record and does not currently anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. Dividends paid by the Company would be subject to tax and, potentially, withholdings.
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Owning any of the Securities may subject holders to tax consequences. The applicable Prospectus Supplement may describe certain Canadian federal income tax considerations generally applicable to an investor acquiring, owning and disposing of any of the Securities offered thereunder, including, in the case of an investor who is not a resident of Canada, Canadian non-resident withholding tax considerations. The applicable Prospectus Supplement may describe certain United States federal income tax considerations generally applicable to investors described therein of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of any Securities offered thereunder by an investor who is a U.S. person (within the meaning of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended). Prospective investors should consult their own tax advisors prior to deciding to purchase any of the Securities.
Before making an investment decision, prospective purchasers of Securities should carefully consider the information described in this Prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein, including the Annual Report and any applicable Prospectus Supplement. Additional risk factors relating to a specific offering of Securities may be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. Some of the risk factors described herein and in the documents incorporated by reference herein, including the applicable Prospectus Supplement, are interrelated and, consequently, investors should treat such risk factors as a whole. If any event arising from these risks occurs, our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, and your investment in the Securities could be materially adversely affected. Additional risks and uncertainties of which we currently are unaware or that are unknown or that we currently deem to be immaterial could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operation. We cannot assure you that we will successfully address any or all of these risks.
In addition to the risk factors described elsewhere herein and in the documents incorporated by reference herein, prospective investors should carefully consider the risks below together with the other information provided elsewhere in this Prospectus and the applicable Prospectus Supplement. Prospective investors should consult with their professional advisors to assess any investment in the Company.
Return on Securities is not guaranteed
There is no guarantee that the Securities will earn any positive return in the short-term or long-term. A holding of Securities is speculative and involves a high degree of risk and should be undertaken only by holders whose financial resources are sufficient to enable them to assume such risks and who have no need for immediate liquidity in their investment. A holding of Securities is appropriate only for holders who have the capacity to absorb a loss of some or all of their holdings.
Discretion in the use of proceeds
Management of the Company will have broad discretion with respect to the timing and application of net proceeds received by the Company from the sale of Securities under this Prospectus or a future Prospectus Supplement and may spend such proceeds in ways that do not improve the Company’s results of operations or enhance the value of the Subordinate Voting Shares or its other securities issued and outstanding from time to time. As a result, purchasers will be relying on the ongoing judgment of management as determined from time to time for the application of the proceeds of any such offering. The results and the effectiveness of the application of the net proceeds are uncertain. Any failure by management to apply these funds effectively could result in financial losses that could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business or cause the price of the securities of the Company issued and outstanding from time to time to decline.
Dilution
Our shareholders may experience dilution of their ownership interests because of our future issuance of additional shares. Our organizational and corporate documents authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares, without par value. In the event that we are required to issue additional shares or securities exercisable for or convertible into additional shares, enter into private placements to raise financing through the sale of equity securities, the interests of our existing shareholders will be diluted and existing shareholders may suffer dilution in their net book value per share depending on the price at which such securities are sold. If we do issue additional shares, it will cause a reduction in the proportionate ownership and voting power of all existing shareholders.
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Leverage
We have significant trade and other payables which may make it difficult to service our debts and adversely affects our ability to obtain additional financing. If in the future we are unable to service our debt obligations we may, among other things, need to refinance all or a portion of our debt at an increased borrowing cost, obtain additional financing, delay capital expenditures, or sell material assets. If we are not able to re-finance our debt as necessary, obtain additional financing, or sell assets on commercially acceptable terms or at all, we may not be able to satisfy our debt obligations and continue business operations.
We may require additional capital which may not be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. We have accumulated significant losses and negative cash flows from operations in recent years. We may not have sufficient funds to meet our liabilities for the ensuing twelve months as they become due. Our ability to continue operations and fund our liabilities may become dependent on our ability to secure additional financing and cash flow.
Liquidity
There is currently no market through which the Securities, other than the Subordinate Voting Shares, may be sold and, unless otherwise specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, none of the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units (other than in respect of constituent Subordinate Voting Shares) will be listed on any securities or stock exchange or any automated dealer quotation system. As a consequence, purchasers may not be able to resell Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units purchased under this Prospectus or any Prospectus Supplement. This may affect the pricing of the Securities, other than the Subordinate Voting Shares, in the secondary market, the transparency and availability of trading prices, the liquidity of these securities and the extent of issuer regulation. There can be no assurance that an active trading market for the Securities, other than the Subordinate Voting Shares, will develop or, if developed, that any such market, including for the Subordinate Voting Shares, will be sustained.
There is only a limited public market for our securities, and no assurance can be given that a broad or active public trading market will develop in the future or, if developed, that it will be sustained. Our common stock trades on the CSE and OTC Markets. We are under no obligation to so qualify or register our shares, or otherwise take action to improve the public market for such securities. Our shares could have limited marketability due to the following factors, each of which could impair the timing, value and market for such securities: (a) lack of profits; (b) need for additional capital;(c) limited public market for such securities; (d) the applicability of certain resale requirements under the Securities Act; and (e) applicable blue-sky laws and the other factors discussed in this Risk Factors section.
Taxation
As the Company operates in the cannabis industry, the Company is subject to the limits of Section 280E of the United States Internal Revenue Code (“Section 280E”), under which many normal business expenses incurred in the trafficking of marijuana are not deductible in calculating its U.S. federal income tax liability. A result of IRC Section 280E is that an otherwise profitable business may in fact operate at a loss, after taking into account its U.S. federal income tax expenses. Although the Company has accounted for IRC Section 280E in its financial projections and models, the application of IRC Section 280E may have a material adverse effect on the Company.
The Company may not be able to obtain or maintain a bank account
Because producing, manufacturing, processing, possessing, distributing, selling, and using marijuana is a crime under the Federal CSA, most banks and other financial institutions are unwilling to provide banking services to marijuana businesses due to concerns about criminal liability under the Federal CSA as well as concerns related to federal money laundering rules under the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act. In February 2014, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) bureau of the U.S. Treasury Department issued guidance (which is not law) with respect to financial institutions providing banking services to cannabis business, including burdensome due diligence expectations and reporting requirements. This guidance does not provide any safe harbors or legal defenses from examination or regulatory or criminal enforcement actions by the DOJ, FinCEN or other federal regulators. Thus, most banks and other financial institutions do not appear to be comfortable providing banking services to cannabis-related businesses, or relying on this guidance, which can be amended or revoked at any time. In addition to the foregoing, banks may refuse to process debit card payments and credit card companies generally refuse to process credit card payments for cannabis-related businesses. As a result, many cannabis businesses still operate on an all-cash basis. Operating on an
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all-cash or predominantly-cash basis makes it difficult for the Company to manage its business, pay its employees and pay its taxes, and may create serious safety issues for the Company, its employees and its service providers. Although the Company currently has several bank accounts, its inability to maintain those bank accounts, or obtain and maintain other bank accounts, could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
The following persons or companies are named as having prepared or certified a report, valuation, statement or opinion in this Prospectus, either directly or in a document incorporated herein by reference, and whose profession or business gives authority to the report, valuation, statement or opinion made by the expert.
Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P. is the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company. Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P. has confirmed that it is independent of the Company within the meaning of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (registered name of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario) and within the meaning of the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Rule 3520, Auditor Independence.
ENFORCEABILITY OF CERTAIN CIVIL LIABILITIES AND AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
The Company is a corporation incorporated under and governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario). The Company has appointed an agent for service of process in the United States, but it may be difficult for investors who reside in the United States to enforce a U.S. court judgment predicated upon the civil liability provisions of U.S. federal securities laws against the Company. There is substantial doubt whether an action could be brought in Canada in the first instance predicated solely upon U.S. federal securities laws. Investors should not assume that Canadian courts would enforce judgments of United States courts obtained in actions against the Company or such persons predicated on the civil liability provisions of the United States federal securities laws or the securities or “blue sky” laws of any state within the United States or would enforce, in original actions, liabilities against the Company or such persons predicated on the United States federal securities or any such state securities or “blue sky” laws.
Unless otherwise specified in a Prospectus Supplement relating to any Securities offered, certain legal matters relating to an offering of Securities will be passed upon by Miller Thomson LLP on behalf of the Company. As at the date hereof, the partners and associates of Miller Thomson LLP, as a group, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, less than 1% of the outstanding Shares.
In addition, certain legal matters in connection with any offering of Securities will be passed upon for any underwriters, dealers or agents by counsel to be designated at the time of the offering by such underwriters, dealers or agents, as the case may be.
AUDITORS, REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Grown Rogue’s auditors are Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P., having an address at 12700 Park Central Drive, Suite 1400, Dallas, TX 75251, United States. Such firm is independent of the Company within the meaning of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (registered name of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario) and within the meaning of the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Rule 3520, Auditor Independence.
The transfer agent and registrar of the Company is Capital Transfer Agency ULC, located at Suite 920, 390 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2Y2. The co-transfer agent of the Company is Worldwide Stock Transfer, LLC, located at One University Plaza, Suite 505, Hackensack, NJ 07601.
Pursuant to a decision of the Autorité des marchés financiers dated January 21, 2025, the Company was granted a permanent exemption from the requirement to translate into French this Prospectus as well as the documents incorporated by reference therein and any Prospectus Supplement to be filed in relation to any future “at-the-market” distribution. This exemption is granted on the condition that this Prospectus and any Prospectus Supplement (other
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than in relation to an “at-the-market” distribution) be translated into French if the Company offers Securities to Québec purchasers in connection with an offering other than in relation to an “at-the-market” distribution.
PURCHASERS’ STATUTORY AND CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OF WITHDRAWAL AND RESCISSION
Securities legislation in some provinces and territories of Canada provides purchasers with the right to withdraw from an agreement to purchase securities. This right may be exercised within two business days after receipt or deemed receipt of a prospectus or a Prospectus Supplement relating to the securities purchased by a purchaser and any amendments thereto. In several of the provinces and territories, the securities legislation further provides the purchaser with remedies for rescission or, in some jurisdictions, revisions of the price or damages if the prospectus or a Prospectus Supplement relating to the securities purchased by a purchaser and any amendments thereto contain a misrepresentation or is not delivered to the purchaser, provided that such remedies for rescission, revisions of the price or damages are exercised by the purchaser within the time limit prescribed by the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province. The purchaser should refer to any applicable provisions of the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province for the particulars of these rights or consult with a legal advisor.
In addition, original purchasers of convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Securities (unless the Securities are reasonably regarded by the Company as incidental to the applicable offering as a whole) will be granted a contractual right of rescission against the Company in respect of the conversion, exchange or exercise of the convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Security. This contractual right of rescission will be consistent with the statutory right of rescission described under section 130 of the Securities Act (Ontario) (the “Securities Act”) and is in addition to any other right or remedy available to original Canadian purchasers under Section 130 of the Securities Act or otherwise by law.
The contractual right of rescission will be further described in any applicable Prospectus Supplement, but will entitle such original purchasers to receive the amount paid for the applicable convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Security (and any additional amount paid upon conversion, exchange or exercise) upon surrender of the underlying Securities acquired thereby, in the event that this Prospectus (as supplemented or amended) contains a misrepresentation, provided that (i) the conversion, exchange or exercise takes place within 180 days of the date of the purchase of the convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Security under this Prospectus, and (ii) the right of rescission is exercised within 180 days of the date of the purchase of the convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Security under this Prospectus.
In an offering of convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Subscription Receipts, Convertible Securities or Warrants, investors are cautioned that the statutory right of action for damages for a misrepresentation contained in the Prospectus is limited, in certain provincial securities legislation, to the price at which convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Subscription Receipts, Convertible Securities or Warrants are offered to the public under the prospectus offering. This means that, under the securities legislation of certain provinces and territories, if the purchaser pays additional amounts upon the conversion, exchange or exercise of the Security, those amounts may not be recoverable under the statutory right of action for damages that applies in those provinces and/or territories. The purchaser should refer to any applicable provisions of the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province for the particulars of this right of action for damages or consult with a legal advisor.
Purchasers of Securities distributed under an at-the-market distribution by the Company do not have the right to withdraw from an agreement to purchase Securities and do not have remedies of rescission or, in some jurisdictions, revisions of the price, or damages for non-delivery of the Prospectus, Prospectus Supplement and any amendment relating to Subordinate Voting Shares purchased by such purchaser because the Prospectus, Prospectus Supplement, and any amendment relating to the Securities purchased by such purchaser will not be sent or delivered, as permitted under Part 9 of NI 44-102.
Securities legislation in some provinces and territories of Canada further provides purchasers with remedies for rescission or, in some jurisdictions, revisions of the price or damages if the prospectus, prospectus supplement, and any amendment relating to securities purchased by a purchaser contains a misrepresentation. Those remedies must be exercised by the purchaser within the time limit prescribed by securities legislation. Any remedies under securities legislation that a purchaser of Subordinate Voting Shares distributed under an at-the-market distribution by the Company may have against the Company or its agents for rescission or, in some jurisdictions, revisions of the price, or damages if the Prospectus, Prospectus Supplement, and any amendment relating to securities purchased by a purchaser contain a misrepresentation will remain unaffected by the non-delivery of the Prospectus referred to above.
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A purchaser’s rights and remedies under applicable securities legislation against the dealer underwriting or acting as an agent for the issuer in an at-the-market distribution will not be affected by that dealer’s decision to effect the distribution directly or through a selling agent.
A purchaser should refer to applicable securities legislation for the particulars of these rights and should consult a legal advisor.
ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS AGAINST FOREIGN PERSONS
Certain of the Company’s directors and officers, namely, J. Obie Strickler, Abhilash Patel, Ryan Kee and Andrew Marchington, reside outside of Canada. Each of these persons has appointed Miller Thomson LLP, as agent for service of process.
Purchasers are advised that it may not be possible for investors to enforce judgments obtained in Canada against any person that resides outside of Canada, even if the party has appointed an agent for service of process.
CEASE TRADE ORDERS, BANKRUPTCIES, PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS
Other than as disclosed in this Prospectus or in any document incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, to the knowledge of the Corporation, no director of the Company is, as at the date of this Prospectus, or was within 10 years before the date of this Prospectus, a director or chief executive officer or chief financial officer of any company (including the Company) that: (a) was the subject of an order (as defined in Form 51-102F5 under National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations) that was issued while the director was acting in the capacity as director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer; or (b) was subject to an order that was issued after the director ceased to be a director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer, and which resulted from an event that occurred while that person was acting in the capacity as a director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer. For the purposes of this paragraph, “order” means a cease trade order, an order similar to a cease trade order or an order that denied the relevant corporation access to any exemption under securities legislation, in each case that was in effect for a period of more than 30 consecutive days.
Other than as disclosed in this Prospectus or in any document incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, no director of the Company: (a) is, or within 10 years before the date hereof has been a director or executive officer of a corporation (including the Company) that while that person was acting in that capacity, or within a year of that person ceasing to act in that capacity, became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets; or (b) has within the 10 years before the date hereof, become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, or become subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors, or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold the assets of the director.
Other than as disclosed in this Prospectus or in any document incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, no director of the Company has been subject to any: (a) penalties or sanctions imposed by a court relating to Canadian securities legislation or by a Canadian securities regulatory authority or has entered into a settlement agreement with a Canadian securities regulatory authority; or (b) other penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or regulatory body that would be likely to be considered important to a reasonable security holder making an investment decision.
On May 6, 2022, a cease trade order (the “CTO”) was issued by the Ontario Securities Commission as a result of Chalice Brands Ltd. (the “Chalice”) not having filed on or before April 30, 2022 audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “Chalice Financial Statements”). As a result of the CTO, trading in respect of each security of Chalice, whether direct or indirect, was ordered to cease, and trading of Chalice’s common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange was suspended. Andrew Marchington served as chief financial officer of Chalice from September of 2020 to June of 2022.
Mr. J. Obie Strickler, a director and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, may be considered to be a promoter of the Company under applicable Canadian securities legislation given his initiative in reorganizing the Company. Mr. Strickler beneficially owns, or has control over, directly or indirectly, 34,731,416 Subordinate Voting Shares, options to acquire 3,700,000 Subordinate Voting Shares, and RSUs exchangeable into 1,130,150 Subordinate
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Voting shares, all such securities, representing, on a partially diluted basis assuming the conversion of Mr. Stickler’s convertible securities, approximately 17.40% of the issued and outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares. On April 25, 2024, the Company purchased Mr. Strickler’s 5.5% interest in Canopy for a purchase price of US$330,000. This purchase was completed at the same time as the Company’s acquisition of an additional 20% interest in Golden Harvests, increasing the Company’s total interest in Golden Harvests to 80%. See the Company’s material change report dated May 6, 2024 for further details.
Other than as disclosed in this Prospectus or in any document incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, no person who was a promoter of the Company within the last two years:
1. | received anything of value directly or indirectly from the Company or a subsidiary; |
2. | sold or otherwise transferred any asset to the Company or a subsidiary within the last two years; |
3. | has been a director, officer or promoter of any Company that during the past 10 years was the subject of a cease trade order or similar order or an order that denied the Company access to any exemptions under securities legislation for a period of more than 30 consecutive days or became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or been subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver or receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets; |
4. | has been subject to any penalties or sanctions imposed by a court relating to Canadian securities legislation or by a Canadian securities regulatory authority or has entered into a settlement agreement with a Canadian securities regulatory authority; |
5. | has been subject to any other penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or regulatory body that would be likely to be considered important to a reasonable investor making an investment decision; or |
6. | has within the past 10 years become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or been subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver or receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets. |
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CERTIFICATE OF GROWN ROGUE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Dated: January 31, 2025
This short form prospectus and amended and restated short form prospectus, together with the documents incorporated in this Prospectus by reference, will, as of the date of the last supplement to this Prospectus relating to the securities offered by this Prospectus and the supplement(s), constitute full, true and plain disclosure of all material facts relating to the securities offered by this Prospectus and the supplement(s) as required by the securities legislation in each of the provinces and territories of Canada.
C-1
Dated: January 31, 2025
This short form prospectus and amended and restated short form prospectus, together with the documents incorporated in this Prospectus by reference, will, as of the date of the last supplement to this Prospectus relating to the securities offered by this Prospectus and the supplement(s), constitute full, true and plain disclosure of all material facts relating to the securities offered by this Prospectus and the supplement(s) as required by the securities legislation in each of the provinces and territories of Canada.
(Signed) J. OBIE STRICKLER |
J. Obie Strickler |
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
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Exhibit 9
Grown Rogue Appoints Josh Rosen as Chief Strategy Officer
Medford, Oregon, February 3, 2025 – Grown Rogue International Inc. (“Grown Rogue” or the “Company”) (CSE: GRIN) (OTC: GRUSF), a craft cannabis company born from the amazing terroir of Oregon’s Rogue Valley, is pleased to announce the hiring of Josh Rosen as the Company’s new Chief Strategy Officer.
As CSO, Josh will be responsible for leading Grown Rogue’s capital allocation, business development and communication strategy, all in support of helping the Company execute on its vision to build a national craft cannabis brand. Prior to joining the Company, Josh has held numerous positions in the cannabis industry including Executive Chairman and CEO of 4Front Ventures and Chief Executive Officer of Vireo Growth Inc. Before joining 4Front in cannabis, Josh worked as a private equity portfolio manager, with the family office of John Sperling, who was a prominent drug reform philanthropist, and before that as an investment research analyst, primarily with Credit Suisse. Josh continues to serve as a Managing Partner of Bengal Capital, a cannabis investment and advisory firm.
“In our collaboration with Vireo, we experienced firsthand how Josh approaches team building, operations and capital allocation. Given Grown Rogue’s current trajectory and ambitions, we jumped at the opportunity to formally add him to our team,” said Obie Strickler, CEO of Grown Rogue. “I’m excited to more fully lean into Josh’s deep industry knowledge, capital markets experience, strong leadership skills, and professional relationships to provide value to Grown Rogue shareholders.”
“As engaged investors, Josh and the Bengal team were instrumental in helping us shape Grown Rogue’s recent past. One of the primary catalysts to adding Josh is to allow me to continue to be operations centric as the scale of our business grows and we receive increasing inbound opportunities for partnerships and collaborations.”
“Growing craft quality cannabis efficiently is the engine of the industry and much harder than most realize. Having spent considerable time with Obie and Grown Rogue’s operations team, I’ve been repeatedly impressed by the pride and commitment they take every day to honing their craft, which I’ve come to believe is vital to long-term success in this industry,” said Josh Rosen, CSO of Grown Rogue.
“I’m excited at the opportunity to augment one of the strongest performance cultures I’ve come across, with the underlying goal of helping Grown Rogue fully capitalize on its capabilities and supporting continuous improvement as the business grows.”
In connection with his appointment as CSO, the Company has granted 2,000,000 stock options (the “Options”) to Mr. Rosen. Each Option shall be exercisable at a price of $0.87 for one subordinate voting share of the Company (each, a “Share”) for a period of four years from the date of grant and are being issued under the terms of the Company’s Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. 1,000,000 Options vest in equal portions each month for a period of 24 months starting at the time of Grant, 500,000 Options vest in 24 months from the date of Grant and 500,000 Options vest in 36 months from the date of Grant. The Options, and any Shares issued upon exercise of the Options, are subject to a four-month and one day resale restriction from the date of grant. The grant of Options to Josh Rosen is a “related party transaction” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). The Company has relied on the exemptions from the valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in section 5.5(b) and 5.7(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of such insider participation.
About Grown Rogue
Grown Rogue International Inc. (CSE: GRIN | OTC: GRUSF) is a craft cannabis company operating in Oregon, Michigan, New Jersey and Illinois, focused on delighting customers with premium flower and flower-derived products at fair prices. The Company’s roots are in Southern Oregon, where it has proven its capabilities in the highly competitive and discerning Oregon market. The Company’s passion for quality product and value, combined with a disciplined approach to growth, prioritizes profitability and return on capital without sacrificing quality. The Company’s strategy is to pursue capital efficient methods to expand into new markets, bringing craft-quality product at fair prices to more consumers. The Company also continues to make modest investments to improve outdoor craft cultivation capabilities in preparation for eventual interstate commerce. For more information, visit www.grownrogue.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains statements which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect” or similar expressions and include information regarding: (i) statements regarding the future direction of the Company (ii) the ability of the Company to successfully achieve its business and financial objectives, (iii) plans for expansion of the Company and securing applicable regulatory approvals, and (iv) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflect the Company’s management’s expectations, estimates or projections concerning the business of the Company’s future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the combined company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; and in particular in the ability of the Company to raise debt and equity capital in the amounts and at the costs that it expects; adverse changes in the public perception of cannabis; decreases in the prevailing prices for cannabis and cannabis products in the markets that the Company operates in; adverse changes in applicable laws; or adverse changes in the application or enforcement of current laws; compliance with extensive government regulation and related costs, and other risks described in the Company’s public disclosure documents filed on Sedar.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.
The Company is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale and distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in the United States through its indirect operating subsidiaries. Local state laws where its subsidiaries operate permit such activities however, these activities are currently illegal under United States federal law. Additional information regarding this and other risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s business are disclosed in the Company’s Listing Statement filed on its issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
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For further information on Grown Rogue, please visit www.grownrogue.com or contact:
Obie Strickler
Chief Executive Officer
obie@grownrogue.com
Jakob Iotte
Vice President of Investor Relations
jakeiotte@grownrogue.com
(458) 226-2662
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Exhibit 10
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Ontario Securities Commission |
Commission des valeurs mobilières de l’Ontario |
22nd Floor 20 Queen Street West Toronto ON M5H 3S8 |
22e étage 20, rue queen ouest Toronto ON M5H 3S8 |
RECEIPT
Grown Rogue International Inc.
This receipt evidences that the regulators in Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia have issued a receipt for the Preliminary Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus of the above Issuer dated January 31, 2025.
And
This is the receipt of the Ontario Securities Commission for the Amended and Restated Preliminary Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus dated January 31, 2025 (the amended preliminary prospectus) amending and restating the Preliminary Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus of the above Issuer dated November 25, 2024.
The amended preliminary prospectus has been filed under Multilateral Instrument 11-102 Passport System in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan. A receipt for the amended preliminary prospectus is deemed to be issued by the regulator in each of those jurisdictions, if the conditions of the Instrument have been satisfied.
February 7, 2025
Winnie Sanjoto | |
Winnie Sanjoto | |
Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance | |
Filing No. 06209069 |
Exhibit 11
February 18, 2025 | By SEDAR+ |
Ontario Securities Commission
British Columbia Securities Commission
Alberta Securities Commission
Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan
Manitoba Securities Commission
Autorité des Marchés Financiers
New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission
Nova Scotia Securities Commission
Office of the Superintendent of Securities, Prince Edward Island
Securities NL, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Government of the Northwest Territories, Office of the Superintendent of Securities
Government of Yukon, Office of the Superintendent of Securities
Government of Nunavut, Office of the Superintendent of Securities
Re: | Grown Rogue International Inc. (the “Company”) |
Dear Sirs/Mesdames:
We refer to the final Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus (the “Prospectus”) of the Company dated 18, 2025 relating to the offering for sale of up to USD$50,000,000 in the aggregate of subordinate voting shares, warrants, subscription receipts, debt securities, convertible securities and units.
We consent to being named on the face page of the Prospectus and under the heading “Legal Matters” in the Prospectus, and consent to the use of our advice as set out under the heading “Enforcement of Judgements Against Foreign Persons” in the Prospectus, which advice is provided as of the date of the Prospectus.
We have read the Prospectus and have no reason to believe that there are any misrepresentations in the information contained in the Prospectus that are (i) derived from our legal opinions referred to above, or (ii) within our knowledge as a result of the services performed by us in connection with the Prospectus.
Yours truly,
(Signed) Miller Thomson LLP
Exhibit 12
UNDERTAKING
TO: | Ontario Securities Commission
British Columbia Securities Commission Alberta Securities Commission Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan Manitoba Securities Commission Autorité des Marchés Financiers New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission Nova Scotia Securities Commission Office of the Superintendent of Securities, Prince Edward Island Securities NL, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Government of the Northwest Territories, Office of the Superintendent of Securities Government of Yukon, Office of the Superintendent of Securities Government of Nunavut, Office of the Superintendent of Securities |
RE: | Grown Rogue International Inc. (the “Issuer”) Offering of Debt Securities Pursuant to a Final Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus dated February 18, 2025 (the “Prospectus”) |
The Issuer is filing today the Prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the Provinces and Territories of Canada, qualifying the offering of up to USD$50,000,000 of debt securities (the “Debt Securities”).
The Issuer hereby undertakes, in accordance with section 4.2(a)(ix) of National Instrument 44-101 – Short Form Prospectus Distributions (“NI 44-101”) that, during the period commencing on the date on which the Issuer issues any Debt Securities for which one or more credit supporters (the “Credit Supporters”) guarantee or provide alternative credit support for all or substantially all of the payments to be made thereunder (such debt securities, the “Guaranteed Debt Securities”) and ending on the date on which such Guaranteed Debt Securities are no longer outstanding or, if earlier, the date on which a guarantee or alternative credit support is no longer provided therefor (such period, the “Credit Supporter Reporting Period”), the Issuer will file periodic and timely disclosure of such Credit Supporters similar to the disclosure required to be provided in respect of such Credit Supporters under section 12.1 of Form 44-101F1 (“Section 12.1 Disclosure”); provided that the Issuer will not be required to file such Section 12.1 Disclosure if:
i. | the Issuer and such Credit Supporters satisfy the conditions set out in paragraphs (a) to (d) of section 13.4 of Form 44-101F1 (or any successor provisions thereto), and the Issuer files with its consolidated financial statements filed during the Credit Supporter Reporting Period (i) consolidating summary financial information for the Issuer presented in the format set out in subparagraph 13.4(e)(ii) of Form 44-101F1 for any periods covered by such consolidated financial statements or (ii) to the extent applicable, a statement to the effect set out in subparagraph 13.4(e)(i) of Form 44-101F1; or |
ii. | the Issuer or such Credit Supporters, as applicable, would be exempt from including Section 12.1 Disclosure in a short form prospectus qualifying a distribution of the Guaranteed Debt Securities under another provision of Form 44-101F1, NI 44-101 or National Instrument 41-101 – General Prospectus Requirements (“NI 41-101”). |
Terms that are used but not defined in this undertaking shall have the meanings given to such terms in NI 41-101.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned has signed this certificate this 18th day of February, 2025.
GROWN ROGUE INTERNATIONAL INC. | ||
Per: | (Signed) “J. Obie Strickler” | |
Name: | J. Obie Strickler | |
Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 13
February 18, 2025 | ![]() |
VIA SEDAR+
Ontario Securities Commission
British Columbia Securities Commission
Alberta Securities Commission
Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan
Manitoba Securities Commission
Autorité des Marchés Financiers
New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission
Nova Scotia Securities Commission
Office of the Superintendent of Securities, Prince Edward Island
Securities NL, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Government of the Northwest Territories, Office of the Superintendent of Securities
Government of Yukon, Office of the Superintendent of Securities
Government of Nunavut, Office of the Superintendent of Securities
Re: | Grown Rogue International Inc. (the “Company”) |
Dear Sirs/Mesdames:
We refer to the final Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus (the “Prospectus”) of the Company dated February 18, 2025 relating to the offering for sale of up to USD$50,000,000 in the aggregate of subordinate voting shares, warrants, subscription receipts, debt securities, convertible securities and units.
We consent to being named in the Prospectus and to the use, through incorporation by reference, in the Prospectus, of our independent auditors’ reports dated February 28, 2024 and April 29, 2024, to the Shareholders of the Company on the following financial statements:
a. | Consolidated statements of financial position as of October 31, 2023 and 2022; |
b. | Consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the year ended October 31, 2023 and 2022; |
c. | the notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2023, which include significant accounting policies and other explanatory information; |
d. | Consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2023; |
e. | Consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the two months period ended December 31, 2023; and |
f. | the notes to the consolidated financial statements for the two months period ended December 31, 2023, which include significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. |
We report that we have read the Prospectus and all information incorporated by reference therein and have no reason to believe that there are any misrepresentations in the information contained therein that are derived from the consolidated financial statements upon which we have reported or that are within our knowledge as a result of our audit of such consolidated financial statements.
Yours truly,
Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P.
Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P.
Dallas, Texas, USA
Exhibit 14
No securities regulatory authority has expressed an opinion about these securities, and it is an offence to claim otherwise.
This short form base shelf prospectus has been filed under legislation in each of the provinces and territories in Canada that permits certain information about these securities to be determined after this short form base shelf prospectus has become final and that permits the omission from this short form base shelf prospectus of that information. Unless an exemption from the prospectus delivery requirement has been granted, or is otherwise available, the legislation requires the delivery to purchasers of a prospectus supplement containing the omitted information within a specified period of time after agreeing to purchase any of these securities.
Information has been incorporated by reference in this prospectus from documents filed with securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada. Copies of the documents incorporated herein by reference may be obtained on request without charge from the corporate secretary of Grown Rogue International Inc. at 550 Airport Road, Medford, Oregon, United States 97504, telephone: (458) 226-2662, and are also available electronically at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov/edgar.
SHORT FORM BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS
New Issue
February 18, 2025
USD$50,000,000
Subordinate Voting Shares
Warrants
Subscription Receipts
Debt Securities
Convertible Securities
Units
Grown Rogue International Inc. (the “Company”, “Grown Rogue”, “us”, “we” or “our”) may offer, issue and sell, as applicable, from time to time: (i) subordinate voting shares (“Subordinate Voting Shares”); (ii) warrants (“Warrants”) to acquire any of the other securities that are described in this short form base shelf prospectus (the “Prospectus”); (iii) subscription receipts (“Subscription Receipts”) convertible into other Securities (as defined below); (iv) debt securities (“Debt Securities”), which may consist of bonds, debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness of the Company of any kind, nature or description and which may be issuable in series; (v) securities convertible into or exchangeable for Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities (“Convertible Securities”); and (vi) units (“Units”) comprised of one or more of any of the other Securities that are described in this Prospectus, or any combination of such Securities (all of the foregoing collectively, the “Securities” and individually, a “Security”), for up to an aggregate offering price of USD$50,000,000 (or its equivalent in any other currencies), in one or more transactions during the 25-month period that this Prospectus, including any amendments hereto, remains effective.
We will provide the specific terms of any offering of Securities, including the specific terms of the Securities with respect to a particular offering and the terms of such offering, in one or more prospectus supplements (each a “Prospectus Supplement”) and may include, without limitation, where applicable: (i) in the case of Subordinate Voting Shares, the number of Subordinate Voting Shares offered, the offering price (or the manner of determination thereof if offered on a non-fixed price basis) and any other specific terms; (ii) in the case of Warrants, the number of Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities issuable upon exercise thereof, the exercise price and exercise
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period and the terms of any provisions allowing or providing for adjustments in the exercise price or the number of Securities issuable upon exercise thereof; (iii) in the case of Subscription Receipts, the number of Subscription Receipts being offered, the offering price (or the manner of determination thereof if offered on a non-fixed price basis), the terms, conditions and procedures for the exchange or conversion of the Subscription Receipts for or into Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities and any other specific terms; (iv) in the case of Debt Securities, the specific designation, aggregate principal amount, currency or currency unit for the Debt Securities, maturity, interest rate (which may be fixed or variable) and time of payment of interest, authorized denominations, covenants, events of default, any terms for redemption, any terms for sinking fund payments, any exchange or conversion provisions, the initial offering price (or the manner of determination thereof if offered on a non-fixed price basis), any terms for subordination of the Debt Securities to other indebtedness, whether the Debt Securities will be secured by any assets or guaranteed by any affiliates or associates of the Company and any other specific terms; (v) in the case of Convertible Securities, the number of Convertible Securities offered, the offering price (or the manner of determination thereof if offered on a non-fixed price basis), the procedures for the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities into or for Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities and any other specific terms; and (vi) in the case of Units, the designation, number and terms of the Subordinate Voting Shares, Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities or Convertible Securities comprising the Units. A Prospectus Supplement may include specific variable terms pertaining to the Securities that are not within the alternatives and parameters described in this Prospectus. The Securities may be offered separately or together or in any combination, and as separate series.
This prospectus may qualify an “at-the-market distribution” of Subordinate Voting Shares as defined in National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions (“NI 44-102”). The sale of Subordinate Voting Shares may be effected from time to time in one or more transactions at non-fixed prices pursuant to transactions that are deemed to be an “at-the-market” distributions as contemplated by NI 44-102 and as permitted by applicable law, including sales made directly on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) or other existing trading markets for the Securities, and as set forth in a Prospectus Supplement for such purpose. However, there may be market-based limitations affecting how much the Company may raise under an “at-the-market” distribution based on the Company’s historical trading activity. The Company has not engaged any investment dealer in respect of an “at-the-market” distribution, and there is a possibility that the Company may not establish an “at-the-market” distribution program at all. Any “at-the-market” distributions qualified under this prospectus will be required to be completed in accordance with NI 44-102. See “Plan of Distribution”.
In addition, the Securities may be offered and issued in consideration for the acquisition of other businesses, assets or securities by the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The consideration for any such acquisition may consist of the Securities separately, a combination of Securities or any combination of, among other things, Securities, cash and assumption of liabilities.
Prospective investors should be aware that the purchase of any Securities may have tax consequences that may not be fully described in this Prospectus or in any Prospectus Supplement, and should carefully review the tax discussion, if any, in the applicable Prospectus Supplement and in any event consult with a tax advisor.
All information permitted under applicable securities laws to be omitted from this Prospectus will be contained in one or more Prospectus Supplements that will be delivered to purchasers together with this Prospectus except in cases where an exemption from such delivery has been obtained. For the purposes of applicable securities laws, each Prospectus Supplement will be incorporated by reference into this Prospectus as of the date of the Prospectus Supplement and only for the purposes of the distribution of the Securities to which that Prospectus Supplement pertains. You should read this Prospectus and any applicable Prospectus Supplement carefully before you invest in any Securities offered pursuant to this Prospectus.
Our Securities may be offered and sold pursuant to this Prospectus through underwriters, dealers, directly or through agents designated from time to time at amounts and prices and other terms determined by us or any selling securityholders. In connection with any underwritten offering of Securities other than an “at-the-market distribution” (as defined under applicable Canadian securities legislation) and subject to applicable laws, the underwriters may over-allot or effect transactions which stabilize or maintain the market price of the Securities offered at levels other than those that might otherwise prevail on the open market. Such transactions, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time. No underwriter of the at-the-market distribution, and no person or company acting jointly or in concert with an underwriter, may, in connection with the distribution, enter into any transaction that is intended to stabilize or maintain the market price of the Subordinate Voting Shares, including selling an aggregate number of Subordinate Voting
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Shares that would result in the underwriter creating an over-allocation position in the Subordinate Voting Shares. See “Plan of Distribution”.
A Prospectus Supplement will set out the names of any underwriters, dealers, agents or selling securityholders involved in the sale of our Securities, the amounts, if any, to be purchased by underwriters, the plan of distribution for such Securities, including the net proceeds we expect to receive from the sale of such Securities, if any, the amounts and prices at which such Securities are sold, the compensation of such underwriters, dealers or agents and other material terms of the plan of distribution.
The Securities may be sold from time to time in one or more transactions at a fixed price or prices or at non-fixed prices. If offered on a non-fixed price basis, the Securities may be offered at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices determined by reference to the prevailing price of a specified security in a specified market or at prices to be negotiated with purchasers, in which case the compensation payable to an underwriter, dealer or agent in connection with any such sale will be decreased by the amount, if any, by which the aggregate price paid for Securities by the purchasers is less than the gross proceeds paid by the underwriter, dealer or agent to the Company or any selling securityholder. The price at which the Securities will be offered and sold may vary from purchaser to purchaser and during the period of distribution.
The Company currently has two classes of issued and outstanding equity shares: Subordinate Voting Shares and multiple voting shares (“Multiple Voting Shares”, and together with the Subordinate Voting Shares, “Shares”). Previously, the Company amended its constating documents (the “Capital Structure Amendments”) to, among other things, (i) amend the rights and restrictions of the then-existing class of common shares in the capital of the Company and redesignate such class as Subordinate Voting Shares; and (ii) create and set the terms of the Multiple Voting Shares. The Company implemented the Capital Structure Amendments in order to seek to maintain its “foreign private issuer” status under U.S. securities laws and thereby avoid a commensurate material increase in its ongoing costs. See “Description of Securities – Subordinate Voting Shares” and “– Multiple Voting Shares”.
The Subordinate Voting Shares are listed on the CSE under the symbol “GRIN” and quoted on the OTC Markets (the “OTC”) under the symbol “GRUSF”. On February 14, 2025 the last trading day prior to the date of this Prospectus, the closing price of the Subordinate Voting Shares was C$0.88 on the CSE and USD$0.62 on the OTC. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to “$”, “USD$” and “dollars” mean references to the lawful money of the United States. See “Currency Presentation and Exchange Rate Information”.
Unless otherwise specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, each class of Securities (other than the Subordinate Voting Shares) will not be listed on any securities exchange. Accordingly, there is currently no market through which the Securities (other than the Subordinate Voting Shares) may be sold and purchasers may not be able to resell any such Securities purchased under this Prospectus and the Prospectus Supplement relating to such Securities. This may affect the pricing of such Securities in the secondary market, the transparency and availability of trading prices, the liquidity of such Securities and the extent of issuer regulation.
In connection with any offering of Securities, unless otherwise specified in a Prospectus Supplement or pursuant to an “at-the-market distribution”, the underwriters, dealers or agents, as the case may be, may over-allot or effect transactions which stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the market price of the Securities at a level other than those which otherwise might prevail on the open market. Such transactions may be commenced, interrupted or discontinued at any time. A purchaser who acquires Securities forming part of the underwriters’, dealers’ or agents’ over-allocation position acquires those Securities under this Prospectus and the Prospectus Supplement relating to the particular offering of Securities, regardless of whether the over-allocation position is ultimately filled through the exercise of the over-allotment option or secondary market purchases.
Certain directors and officers of the Company reside outside of Canada and certain experts retained by the Company are organized outside of Canada. Each of these individuals and entities have appointed the following agents for service of process:
Name of Director or Officer | Name and Address of Agent | |
J. Obie Strickler, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director | Miller Thomson LLP, 40 King St W Suite 6600, Toronto, ON M5H 3S1 |
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Abhilash Patel, Director | Miller Thomson LLP, 40 King St W Suite 6600, Toronto, ON M5H 3S1 | |
Ryan Kee, Director | Miller Thomson LLP, 40 King St W Suite 6600, Toronto, ON M5H 3S1 | |
Andrew Marchington, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary | Miller Thomson LLP, 40 King St W Suite 6600, Toronto, ON M5H 3S1 |
Purchasers are advised that it may not be possible for investors to enforce judgments obtained in Canada against any person or company that resides outside of Canada, even if the party has appointed an agent for service of process.
An investment in the Securities is speculative and involves significant risks. Readers should carefully review and evaluate the risk factors contained in this Prospectus, the applicable Prospectus Supplement and in the documents incorporated by reference herein before purchasing any Securities. See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors”.
The Company is not making an offer of the Securities in any jurisdiction where such offer is not permitted.
Unless otherwise specified in a Prospectus Supplement relating to any Securities offered, certain legal matters in connection with the offering of Securities will be passed upon on behalf of the Company by Miller Thomson LLP.
No underwriter has been involved in the preparation of this Prospectus nor has any underwriter performed any review of the contents of this Prospectus.
Our head office is located at 550 Airport Road, Medford, OR 97504, United States.
Note to U.S. Holders
Prospective investors should be aware that the acquisition of the securities described herein may have tax consequences both in the United States and in Canada. Such consequences for investors who are resident in, or citizens of, the United States may not be described fully herein.
The enforcement by investors of civil liabilities under U.S. federal securities laws may be affected adversely by the fact that the Company is incorporated or organized under the laws of a foreign country.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE “SEC”) NOR HAS THE SEC PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Regulatory Disclosure
Grown Rogue derives a substantial portion of its revenues from the state-legal cannabis industry in the United States. Grown Rogue is indirectly involved (through subsidiaries) in the state-legal cannabis industry in the United States where respective state laws permit “adult-use” / “reactional” and/or medical cannabis cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sales, and possession. Currently, Grown Rogue’s subsidiaries directly participate in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, distribution, or sale of cannabis in Oregon’s adult-use market, in Michigan’s medical and adult-use market, and in New Jersey’s adult-use market. Pending regulatory approval, Grown Rogue, through its subsidiaries, expects to participate in Illinois’s adult-use market over the coming year.
Cannabis is classified as a Schedule I narcotic under the United States Controlled Substances Act (the “CSA” or “Federal CSA”), making it federally illegal in the United States. A Schedule I narcotic under the CSA is deemed to have a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use, and a lack of accepted safety for the use of the drug under medical supervision. The United States Food and Drug Administration has not approved marijuana as a safe and effective drug for any indication.
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Despite federal illegality, over the past decades 44 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis for medical use within their borders, and 24 states and the District of Columbia have enacted measures to regulate cannabis for recreational use. As such, cannabis is largely regulated at the state level in the United States. Notwithstanding the permissive regulatory environment of cannabis at the state level, pursuant to the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution, United States federal laws are paramount and in case of conflict between federal and state law in the United States, the federal law shall apply. As a result of the conflict between state and federal law regarding cannabis, investments in cannabis businesses in the United States are subject to inconsistent legislation and regulation.
On the federal legislative side, a number of bills (some bi-partisan) have been introduced in Congress over the years in an attempt to address and perhaps reconcile the tension between state-legal cannabis programs and federal illegality, including the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE) Act, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity (CAOA) Act, the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, the Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult-Use Regulated Environment (PREPARE) Act, and the Small Business Tax Equity (SBTE) Act. Congress has not passed any material marijuana reform legislation in decades.
There has, however, been activity with respect to cannabis from the administrative branch. In 2013, then United States Department of Justice Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole issued a memorandum (the “Cole Memorandum”) for all United States Attorneys providing updated guidance to federal prosecutors concerning marijuana enforcement under the CSA. The Cole Memorandum applied to all Department of Justice federal enforcement activity, including civil enforcement, criminal investigations, and prosecutions concerning marijuana in all states. However, the Cole Memorandum was rescinded by Attorney General Jeff Sessions on January 4, 2018. Notably, the Biden administration has tacitly reverted to the guidance provided in the Cole Memorandum. Although then Attorney General Merrick Garland did not officially reinstated the Cole Memorandum, he advised in written testimony in early 2021 that he did not “think it the best use of the Department’s limited resources to pursue prosecutions of those who are complying with the laws in states that have legalized and are effectively regulating marijuana.” The Department of the Treasury adopted recommendations based on the standards set forth in the Cole Memorandum in its guidance (the “FinCen Guidance”) provided in 2014. Despite the repeal of the Cole Memorandum, the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has confirmed that the FinCEN Guidance remains in effect and the Department of Treasury indicated it will remain in place.
On October 6, 2022, President Biden, among other things, asked the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General to initiate the administrative process to review expeditiously how marijuana is scheduled under federal law. On or about August 29, 2023, Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Rachel Levine transmitted a letter to the head of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Anne Milgram, recommending that cannabis and its derivatives be removed from Schedule I of the CSA. HHS’s recommendation is to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III. Schedule III substances are deemed to have medicinal value and have potential for abuse but less than substances in Schedules I or II, and abuse that may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. HHS’s recommendation remains pending and the Department of Justice (DOJ), specifically the DEA, is in the process of assessing it. If DOJ accepts the recommendation, it will then promulgate rules to effectuate the reschedule. The recent election of Donald J. Trump makes the prospects for rescheduling and other material changes to cannabis laws or policies more uncertain.
There is no guarantee that state laws legalizing and regulating the sale and use of cannabis will not be repealed or overturned. Unless and until the United States amends the CSA with respect to marijuana, there is a risk that federal authorities may enforce current federal law. If the federal government begins to enforce federal law, or if existing applicable state laws are repealed or curtailed, Grown Rogue’s business, results of operations, financial condition, and prospects would be materially adversely affected. There thus remains a risk that federal authorities may enforce current federal law against companies such as Grown Rogue for violation of federal law or they may seek to bring an action or actions against Grown Rogue and/or its investors for violation of federal law or otherwise, including, but not limited to, a claim against investors for aiding and abetting another’s criminal activities.
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In light of the uncertainty surrounding the treatment of United States cannabis-related activities, including the rescission of the Cole Memorandum, the Canadian Securities Administrators published a Staff Notice 51-352 (Revised) – Issuers with U.S. Marijuana-Related Activities (“Staff Notice 51-352”) on February 8, 2018 setting out certain disclosure expectations for issuers with United States cannabis-related activities. Staff Notice 51-352 includes additional disclosure expectations that apply to all issuers with United States cannabis-related activities, including those with direct and indirect involvement in the cultivation and distribution of cannabis, as well as issuers that provide goods and services to third parties involved in the United States cannabis industry.
Grown Rogue’s involvement in the U.S. cannabis market may subject Grown Rogue to heightened scrutiny by regulators, stock exchanges, clearing agencies and other U.S. and Canadian authorities. There can be no assurance that this heightened scrutiny will not in turn lead to the imposition of certain restrictions on Grown Rogue’s ability to operate in the U.S. or any other jurisdiction. There are a number of risks associated with the business of Grown Rogue. See “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report, incorporated by reference herein.
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Readers should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this Prospectus and any applicable Prospectus Supplement in connection with an investment in the Securities. No person or entity is authorized by the Company to provide any information or to make any representation other than as contained in this Prospectus (or incorporated by reference herein) or any Prospectus Supplement in connection with the issue and sale of the Securities offered hereunder. We take no responsibility for and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give readers of this Prospectus. We are not making an offer of Securities in any jurisdiction where the offer is not permitted.
Readers should not assume that the information contained or incorporated by reference in this Prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date of this Prospectus or the respective dates of the documents incorporated by reference herein, unless otherwise noted herein or as required by law. It should be assumed that the information appearing in this Prospectus, any Prospectus Supplement and the documents and the information contained in any document incorporated by reference is accurate only as of the date of that document unless specified otherwise. The business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects of the Company may have changed since those dates.
This Prospectus shall not be used by anyone for any purpose other than in connection with an offering of Securities in compliance with applicable securities laws. We do not undertake to update the information contained or incorporated by reference herein, including any Prospectus Supplement, except as required by applicable securities laws. Information contained on, or otherwise accessed through, our website shall not be deemed to be a part of this Prospectus and such information is not incorporated by reference herein.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Information has been incorporated by reference into this Prospectus from documents filed with securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada. Copies of the documents incorporated herein by reference may be obtained on request without charge from the secretary of Grown Rogue International Inc. at 550 Airport Road, Medford, Oregon, United States 97504, telephone: (458) 226-2100, and are also available electronically at the Canadian System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR+) at www.sedarplus.ca and the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at https://www.sec.gov/edgar.
The following documents, filed by the Company with the various securities commissions or similar authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, are specifically incorporated by reference into and form an integral part of this Prospectus:
a) | the annual report on Form 20-F dated April 30, 2024 for the transition period from November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 (the “Transitional Annual Report”); |
b) | the annual report on Form 20-F dated March 16, 2024 for the year ended October 31, 2023 (collectively with the Transitional Annual Report, the “Annual Report”); |
c) | the audited consolidated financial statements for the two months ended December 31, 2023 and the year ended October 31, 2023; |
d) | the audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022; |
e) | the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2024; |
f) | the management’s discussion and analysis for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 the “Interim MD&A”); |
g) | the management’s discussion and analysis for the two months transitional period ended December 31, 2023; |
h) | the management’s discussion and analysis for the year ended October 31, 2023; |
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i) | the management information circular of the Company filed on SEDAR+ on May 23, 2024 in respect of the annual and special meeting of the Company’s shareholders held on June 24, 2024 (the “Management Information Circular”); |
j) | the material change report of the Company dated October 18, 2024 in connection with the termination of the Company’s advisory agreement with Vireo Growth Inc.; |
k) | the material change report of the Company dated September 9, 2024 in connection with, (i) the Company’s commencement of Phase I operations by ABCO Garden State, LLC in New Jersey, (ii) the conversion of all outstanding Multiple Voting Shares into Subordinate Voting Shares, (iii) the Company’s grant of an aggregate of 6,755,000 Options to certain directors, officers and employees, and (iv) the Company’s grant of Restricted Stock Units to certain directors of the Company; |
l) | the material change report of the Company dated July 3, 2024 in connection with the Company’s Capital Structure Amendments; |
m) | the material change report of the Company dated June 11, 2024 in connection with the Company’s licensing approval from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission and closing of its first option to acquire 44% of ABCO Garden State, LLC; |
n) | the material change report of the Company dated May 6, 2024 in connection with the Company’s increase in ownership in its Michigan operations from 52% to 80%; and |
o) | the material change report of the Company dated April 15, 2024 in connection with the exercise of 23,270,249 common share purchase warrants of the Company for an aggregate of 23,270,249 common shares. |
Any statement contained in this Prospectus or in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference in this Prospectus will be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Prospectus to the extent that a statement contained in this Prospectus or in any other subsequently filed document which also is, or is deemed to be, incorporated by reference into this Prospectus modifies or supersedes that statement. The modifying or superseding statement need not state that it has modified or superseded a prior statement or include any other information set forth in the document that it modifies or supersedes. The making of a modifying or superseding statement shall not be deemed an admission for any purposes that the modified or superseded statement when made, constituted a misrepresentation, an untrue statement of a material fact or an omission to state a material fact that is required to be stated or that is necessary to prevent a statement that is made from being false or misleading in the circumstances in which it was made. Any statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute part of this Prospectus.
Any document of the type required by National Instrument 44-101 – Short Form Prospectus Distributions to be incorporated by reference into a short form prospectus, including any annual information forms, material change reports (except confidential material change reports), business acquisition reports, interim financial statements, annual financial statements (in each case, including any applicable exhibits containing updated earnings coverage information) and the independent auditor’s report thereon, management’s discussion and analysis and information circulars of the Company filed by the Company with securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada after the date of this Prospectus and prior to the completion or withdrawal of any offering under this Prospectus shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Prospectus. The documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated herein by reference contain meaningful and material information relating to the Company and readers should review all information contained in this Prospectus, the applicable Prospectus Supplement and the documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and therein.
Upon a new annual information form and annual consolidated financial statements being filed by the Company with the applicable Canadian securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities in Canada during the period that this Prospectus is effective, the previous annual information form, the previous annual consolidated financial statements and all interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and in each case the accompanying management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, and material change reports filed prior to the commencement of the financial year of the Company in which the new annual information form is filed shall be deemed to no longer be incorporated into this Prospectus for purpose of future offers and sales of Securities under this Prospectus. Upon interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying management’s
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discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations being filed by the Company with the applicable Canadian securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities during the period that this Prospectus is effective, all interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations filed prior to such new interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations shall be deemed to no longer be incorporated into this Prospectus for purposes of future offers and sales of Securities under this Prospectus. In addition, upon a new management information circular for an annual (or annual and special) meeting of shareholders being filed by the Company with the applicable Canadian securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities during the period that this Prospectus is effective, the previous management information circular filed in respect of the prior annual (or annual and special) meeting of shareholders shall no longer be deemed to be incorporated into this Prospectus for purposes of future offers and sales of Securities under this Prospectus.
References to our website in any documents that are incorporated by reference into this Prospectus and any Prospectus Supplement do not incorporate by reference the information on such website into this Prospectus or any Prospectus Supplement, and we disclaim any such incorporation by reference.
Any “template version” of “marketing materials” (as those terms are defined in National Instrument 41-101 – General Prospectus Requirements (“NI 41-101”)) pertaining to a distribution of Securities filed after the date of a Prospectus Supplement and before termination of the distribution of Securities offered pursuant to such Prospectus Supplement will be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the Prospectus Supplement for the purposes of the distribution of the Securities to which the Prospectus Supplement pertains.
A Prospectus Supplement containing the specific terms of an offering of Securities and other information in relation to the Securities will be delivered to prospective purchasers of such Securities together with this Prospectus and shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Prospectus as of the date of such Prospectus Supplement but only for the purposes of the distribution of the Securities to which that Prospectus Supplement pertains.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein contain certain “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including Canadian securities laws and United States securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). All information, other than statements of historical facts, included in this Prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein, including estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, targets and guidance, constitutes forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “project”, “expect”, “target”, “continue”, “forecast”, “design”, “goal” or similar expressions and includes, among others, information regarding:
● | laws and regulations and any amendments thereto applicable to our business and the impact thereof, including uncertainty regarding the application of U.S. State and federal law to U.S. cannabis products and the scope of any regulations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, DEA, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and any State equivalent regulatory agencies over U.S. cannabis products; |
● | climate change impacting economic factors such as prices and supply chain disruption, as well as governmental response through laws or regulations regarding greenhouse gas emissions; |
● | assumptions and expectations described in the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates; |
● | changes in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles or their interpretation and the adoption and impact of certain accounting pronouncements; |
● | the number of users of cannabis or the size of the regulated cannabis market in the United States; |
● | the potential time frame for the implementation of legislation to legalize and regulate medical or adult-use cannabis (and the consumer products derived from each of the foregoing) in the United States, and the potential form the legislation and regulations will take; |
● | the Company’s future financial and operating performance and anticipated profitability; |
● | future performance, results and terms of strategic initiatives, strategic agreements, and supply agreements; |
● | the market for the Company’s current and proposed products and services, as well as the Company’s ability to capture market share; |
● | the benefits and applications of the Company’s products and services and expected sales thereof; |
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● | development of affiliated brands, product diversification and future corporate development; |
● | anticipated investment in and results of research and development; |
● | inventory and production capacity, including discussions of plans or potential for expansion of capacity at existing or new facilities; |
● | future expenditures, strategic investments, and capital activities; |
● | expansion to new markets and securing applicable regulatory approvals; |
● | the competitive landscape in which the Company operates and the Company’s market expertise; |
● | the Company’s ability to comply with its debt covenants; |
● | the Company’s ability to secure further equity or debt financing, if required; |
● | the Company’s ability to refinance its indebtedness and the terms of any such financing; |
● | the risk of significant dilution from the issuances of equity or convertible debt securities and settlement of contingent consideration; |
● | the level of demand for cannabis products, including the Company’s product and third-party products sold by the Company; |
● | the Company’s ability to mitigate risks relating to the cannabis industry, the larger economy such as inflation or fluctuations in interest rates, breaches of and unauthorized access to the Company’s systems and related cybersecurity risks, money laundering, litigation, and health pandemics; |
● | risks related to maintaining cash deposits in excess of federally insured limits; |
● | the ability to gain appropriate regulatory approvals including for announced acquisitions in the timeframe anticipated; |
● | the application for additional licenses and the grant of licenses or renewals of existing licenses that have been applied for; |
● | the Company’s ability to hit anticipated development targets of cultivation and production projects; |
● | the Company’s ability to mitigate the risk of contamination and other risks inherent in the agricultural sector; |
● | the ability to successfully integrate and maintain employees from recent acquisitions; |
● | risks related to the Company’s liquidity; |
● | the ability to develop the Company’s brands and meet growth objectives; |
● | risks related to limited market data and difficulty to forecast results; |
● | market volatility; |
● | the risk of natural hazards related to severe and extreme weather and climate events; |
● | product liability claims related to the products the Company cultivates, produces, and sells; |
● | the risk of significant pricing pressures which are often market specific and can be caused by an oversupply of cannabis in the market and may be transitory from period to period; and |
● | other events or conditions that may occur in the future. |
Prospective investors and other readers are cautioned that the forward-looking information contained in this Prospectus and the documents incorporated herein by reference is based on the assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time they were provided or made and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as applicable, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. The Company’s forward-looking information is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.
A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from what is projected in the forward-looking information. See “Risk Factors” for further details. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. In formulating the forward-looking information contained herein, the Company has assumed, without limitation, receipt of requisite regulatory approvals on a timely basis, receipt and/or maintenance of required licenses and third-party consents in a timely manner, successful integration of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ operations, and no unplanned materially adverse changes to its facilities, assets, customer base and the economic conditions affecting the Company’s current and proposed operations. These assumptions, although considered reasonable by the Company at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect. In addition, the Company has assumed that there will be no material adverse change to the current regulatory landscape affecting the cannabis industry and has also assumed that the Company will remain compliant in the future with all laws, regulations and rules imposed upon it by law.
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There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is provided and made as of the date of this Prospectus and the Company does not undertake any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information or statements other than as expressly required by applicable law. The Company’s forward-looking information is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.
CURRENCY PRESENTATION AND EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION
Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to “$”, “USD$” and “dollars” mean references to the lawful money of the United States. All references to “C$” refer to Canadian dollars. On February 14, 2025, the Bank of Canada daily average rate of exchange was USD$1.00 = C$1.4166 or C$1.00 = USD$0.7059.
Financial statements included or incorporated by reference herein have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and may not be comparable to financial statements of United States companies. Our financial statements are subject to audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards and/or the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) and our auditor is subject to both Canadian auditor independence standards and the auditor independence standards of the PCAOB and the SEC.
This Prospectus includes market and industry data that has been obtained from third-party sources, including industry publications. The Company believes that the industry data is accurate and that its estimates and assumptions are reasonable, but there is no assurance as to the accuracy or completeness of this data. Third party sources generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but there is no assurance as to the accuracy or completeness of included information. Although the data is believed to be reliable, the Company has not independently verified any of the data from third-party sources referred to in this Prospectus or ascertained the underlying economic assumptions relied upon by such sources.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
The Company is subject to the disclosure requirements of the securities commissions in each of the provinces and territories of Canada. The Company is also an SEC registrant subject to the disclosure requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), and, accordingly, file with, or furnish to, the SEC certain reports and other information. For so long as the Company continues to qualify as a “foreign private issuer” under the 1934 Act it will remain exempt from the rules under the 1934 Act prescribing the furnishing and content of proxy statements, and its officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the reporting and short swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section 16 of the 1934 Act.
You are invited to read and copy any reports, statements or other information, other than confidential filings, that we have filed or intend to file with the Canadian provincial securities commissions. These filings are electronically available from SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at https://www.sec.gov/edgar. Except as expressly provided herein, documents filed on SEDAR and EDGAR are not, and should not be considered, part of this Prospectus.
GROWN ROGUE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Immediately prior to the reverse takeover transaction (the “Reverse Takeover Transaction”) in November of 2018, wherein the Company combined its business operations with Grown Rogue Unlimited, LLC (“GR Unlimited”), the Company operated as an emerging media and internet company with a focus on user experience and engagement. As a result of the Reverse Takeover Transaction and through GR Unlimited, Grown Rogue became a multi-state cannabis company curating innovative products that delight customers. Grown Rogue is committed to building the first nationally recognized craft cannabis company. The Grown Rogue portfolio of brands is focused on premium flower (indoor and sungrown) and flower pre-rolls. Grown Rogue is strategically focused on high-quality, low-cost production of flower and flower-based products. Flower continues to be the leading product category in most every state as compared to other products such as edible, vape cartridges, pre-rolls, or concentrates.
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As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has seven wholly-owned subsidiaries: GR Unlimited, Grown Rogue Gardens, LLC (“GR Gardens”), Grown Rogue Distribution, LLC (“GR Distribution”), GRU Properties, LLC (“GRUP”), GRIP, LLC (“GRIP”), Grown Rogue Retail Ventures, LLC (“GR Retail”) and Canopy Management LLC (“Canopy”). The Company owns GR Gardens, GR Distribution, GRUP, GRIP, GR Retail and Canopy indirectly through its ownership of GR Unlimited; each of GR Gardens, GR Distribution, GRUP, GRIP, GR Retail and Canopy is a wholly owned subsidiary of GR Unlimited. Through GR Unlimited, the Company has an indirect ownership of 87% interest in GR Michigan, LLC (“GR Michigan”). Through Canopy, the Company has an indirect ownership of 80% interest in Golden Harvests, LLC (“Golden Harvests”). Through GR Retail, the Company has an indirect ownership of 43.5% interest in Grown Rogue West New York, LLC. Through GR Unlimited, the Company has an indirect ownership of 44% interest in ABCO Garden State, LLC.
Grown Rogue (through its subsidiaries) has direct involvement in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, sale and distribution of marijuana in the United States. Grown Rogue and its subsidiaries are primarily involved in the U.S. marijuana industry as a seed to retail company with operations currently in Oregon and Michigan (each of which has legalized medical and recreational marijuana at the State level). Grown Rogue, through its subsidiaries, produces recreational marijuana and distributes it to dispensaries throughout Oregon and Michigan. The Company has also been progressing plans to expand their reach into New Jersey and Illinois. On June 5, 2024, the Company received licensing approval from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”) to close on its first option to acquire 44% of ABCO Garden State, LLC (“ABCO”), a New Jersey based cannabis company which holds an annual cultivation license in New Jersey from the CRC. The Company anticipates exercising their second option to acquire an additional 26% of ABCO in the future, pending regulatory approval. Additionally, on January 17, 2024, the Company announced that it formed GR Retail and signed a definitive agreement on January 16, 2024 to invest in the development of an adult-use dispensary in West New York, New Jersey, furthering their expansion plans into the New Jersey market. In the furtherance of the Company’s expansion into Illinois, on March 5, 2024, the Company announced it signed a definitive agreement to form Rogue EBC, LLC, a joint venture with EBC Ventures Waukegan LLC. The joint venture has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of CannEquality, LLC, which holds a craft growers license with the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The license acquisition is pending regulatory approval. The Company owns 70% of the joint venture, with the ability to acquire 100% of the membership interests of the joint venture through a series of purchase options. On December 10, 2024, the Company announced that it had commenced sales in New Jersey and that the current approximately 8,000 sq ft of bench canopy is anticipated to consistently produce 500-600 pounds per month of craft flower. The Company also announced on December 10, 2024 that it is completing Phase II construction planning, expected to commence in Q1 2025, that is expected to increase production to more than 1,000 pounds per month of craft flower. See “Information on the Company” in the Annual Report and “Plans for Expansion and Economic Outlook” in the Interim MD&A, incorporated by reference herein.
Licenses
Grown Rogue is dependent upon its ability (and the abilities of its subsidiaries) to obtain and maintain state and local licenses required to conduct its marijuana business in Oregon, Michigan, New Jersey and Illinois. Failure to obtain or maintain licenses any such licenses would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business.
On January 29, 2024, the Company changed its fiscal year-end from October 31 to December 31. The decision to change the fiscal year-end to a calendar year-end was to align the Company’s reporting cycle more closely with how the Company plans to manage its business.
On June 5, 2024, the Company announced it received licensing approval from CRC and closed its first option to acquire 44% of ABCO in exchange for USD$1,260,000 in cash. The Company anticipates exercising its option to acquire an additional 26% of ABCO (“Option 2”), pending regulatory approval, two years after operations commence. The purchase price for Option 2 is roughly USD$720,000. Grown Rogue has the right to purchase the remaining equity of ABCO at fair market value.
On June 25, 2024, the Company entered into a secured drawdown promissory note agreement (the “Note”) with ABCO wherein the Company will lend up to USD$3,000,000 to ABCO under the Note to support ongoing construction and working capital as ABCO ramps its operations. On June 25, 2024, Grown Rogue advanced USD$500,000 to ABCO, representing the first drawdown under the Note. The Note has preferential repayment, and interest on the outstanding
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principal will accrue at 10.5% per annum. The Note, including all accrued and unpaid interest, shall be due and payable on June 25, 2025. As of the date of this prospectus, USD$2,500,000 has been advanced to ABCO under the Note.
On June 28, 2024, the Company announced that it completed a reorganization of the Company’s share capital, as approved by the shareholders of the Company at its annual and special meeting held on June 24, 2024. Pursuant to the reorganization, the Company amended its articles to redesignate its existing class of common shares without par value in the capital of the Company as Subordinate Voting Shares and created a new class of unlisted Multiple Voting Shares. The record date for the reorganization was June 26, 2024, and the reorganization became effective on June 27, 2024. See “Description of Securities”.
In October 2024, the Company and ABCO entered into a convertible promissory note with a face value of USD$1,050,000 (the “ABCO Convertible Note”). The ABCO Convertible Note carries a three-year term and is not prepayable without the Company’s consent. The ABCO Convertible Note accrues interest at the rate of 15.0% per annum. As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has funded a total of USD$700,000 under the ABCO Convertible Note.
On December 10, 2024, the Company announced that it had commenced sales in New Jersey and that the current approximately 8,000 sq ft of bench canopy is anticipated to consistently produce 500-600 pounds per month of craft flower. The Company also announced on December 10, 2024 that it is completing Phase II construction planning, expected to commence in Q1 2025, that is expected to increase production to more than 1,000 pounds per month of craft flower.
On January 1, 2025, the Company announced the appointment of Andrew Marchington as the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective January 1, 2025, in replacement of Ryan Kee who will remain a member of the board of directors of the Company. The Company also announced that on December 31, 2024 the Company granted 1,505,875 Restricted Stock Units to certain directors, officers and employees of the Company with 211,500 vesting on January 1, 2025, 78,125 vesting on June 30, 2025, 60,000 vesting on December 31, 2025 and 1,156,250 vesting on January 1, 2026. Additionally, the Company announced that on December 31, 2024, the Company granted 500,000 Options to Andrew Marchington, which are exercisable at a price of $0.93 per Subordinate Voting Share until December 31, 2028 and which vest in thirds on December 31, 2025, December 31, 2026 and December 31, 2027.
On February 3, 2025, the Company announced the appointment of Josh Rosen as the Company’s new Chief Strategy Officer and announced that on January 31, 2025, the Company granted 2,000,000 Options to Josh Rosen, which are exercisable at a price of $0.87 per Subordinate Voting Share until January 31, 2029. Of the 2,000,000 Options granted to Josh Rosen, 1,000,000 vest in equal portions each month for a period of 24 months from the date of grant, 500,000 Options vest 24 months from the date of grant and 500,000 Options vest 36 months from the date of grant.
On February 8, 2018, the Canadian Securities Administrators revised their previously released Staff Notice 51-352, which provides specific disclosure expectations for issuers that currently have, or are in the process of developing, cannabis-related activities in the United States as permitted within a particular State’s regulatory framework. All issuers with U.S. cannabis-related activities are expected to clearly and prominently disclose certain prescribed information in disclosure documents. As a result of the Company’s existing cannabis operations and/or assets in Oregon, Michigan, New Jersey and Illinois, Grown Rogue provides the following disclosure:
The legalization and regulation of marijuana for medical and recreational use is implemented at the State level in the United States. State laws regulating cannabis are in direct conflict with the CSA, which makes cannabis use and possession federally illegal. Although certain States and territories of the United States authorize medical or adult-use cannabis production and distribution by licensed or registered entities, under United States federal law, the possession, use, cultivation, and transfer of cannabis and any related drug paraphernalia is illegal and any such acts are criminal acts under federal law under any and all circumstances under the CSA. Although the Company’s business activities are believed to be compliant with applicable U.S. State and local law in the jurisdictions where Grown Rogue operates, strict compliance with State and local laws with respect to cannabis may neither absolve Grown Rogue of liability under United States federal law, nor may it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against Grown Rogue.
In accordance with Staff Notice 51-352, below is a table of concordance that is intended to assist readers in identifying the disclosure expectations outlined in Staff Notice 51-352.
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Federal CSA Requirement – US Marijuana Issuers with direct involvement in cultivation or distribution | Response |
Outline the regulations for U.S. states in which the issuer operates and confirm how the issuer complies with applicable licensing requirements and the regulatory framework enacted by the applicable U.S. state. | See below in this Prospectus under the heading “U.S. Regulatory Matters” |
Federal CSA Requirement – US Marijuana Issuers with direct involvement in cultivation or distribution | Response |
Discuss the issuer’s program for monitoring compliance with U.S. state law on an ongoing basis, outline internal compliance procedures and provide a positive statement indicating that the issuer is in compliance with U.S. state law and the related licensing framework. Promptly disclose any non-compliance, citations or notices of violation which may have an impact on the issuer’s license, business activities or operations. | See below in this Prospectus under the heading “U.S. Regulatory Matters”
See the following risk factors included in the Annual Report, incorporated by reference herein, available on www.sedarplus.ca:
“Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – Business is Illegal under U.S. Federal Law”
“Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – Other Laws and Regulations”
“Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – The Company’s business is highly regulated and it may not be issued necessary licenses, permits, and cards”
“Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – Licenses”
“Item 3(D) – Risk Factors – Liability, Enforcement Complaints etc.” |
U.S. Marijuana Issuers with indirect involvement in cultivation or distribution | Response |
Outline the regulations for U.S. states in which the issuer’s investee(s) operate. | N/A |
Provide reasonable assurance, through either positive or negative statements, that the investee’s business is in compliance with applicable licensing requirements and the regulatory framework enacted by the applicable U.S. state. Promptly disclose any non-compliance, citations or notices of violation, of which the issuer is aware, that may have an impact on the investee’s licence, business activities or operations. | N/A |
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U.S. Marijuana Issuers with material ancillary involvement | Response |
Provide reasonable assurance, through either positive or negative statements, that the applicable customer’s or investee’s business is in compliance with applicable licensing requirements and the regulatory framework enacted by the applicable U.S. state. | N/A |
In accordance with Staff Notice 51-352, this section provides a discussion of the federal and state-level U.S. regulatory regimes in the jurisdictions where Grown Rogue is currently directly involved through its subsidiaries or is planning to be directly involved in the future. Certain Grown Rogue subsidiaries are directly engaged in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, sale, or distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in the State of Oregon and in the medical and recreational marketplaces in the State of Michigan. Pending regulatory approval, certain Grown Rogue subsidiaries expect to be directly engaged in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, sale, or distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in New Jersey and Illinois. In accordance with Staff Notice 51-352, Grown Rogue will evaluate, monitor and reassess this disclosure, and any related risks, on an ongoing basis and the same will be supplemented and amended to investors in public filings, including in the event of government policy changes or the introduction of new or amended guidance, laws, or regulations regarding marijuana regulation. Any non-compliance, citations or notices of violation which may have an impact on Grown Rogue’s licenses, business activities, or operations will be promptly disclosed by Grown Rogue.
Exposure to U.S. Marijuana Related Activities
As of October 31, 2024, 100% of the businesses was directly derived from United States cannabis-related activities. As such, the Company’s exposure to United States cannabis related activities is 100%.
U.S. Regulatory Matters
Grown Rogue (through its subsidiaries) has direct involvement in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, sale, and distribution of marijuana in the United States. Grown Rogue and its subsidiaries are primarily involved in the U.S. marijuana industry as a seed to retail company with operations currently in Oregon and Michigan (both of which have legalized medical and recreational marijuana). Grown Rogue, through its subsidiaries, produces recreational marijuana and distributes it to dispensaries throughout Oregon and Michigan.
Grown Rogue incorporates its discussion above in the “Regulatory Disclosure” section regarding the status of cannabis in the United States and the interplay between federal and state laws. As discussed therein, active enforcement of the current federal law on cannabis may directly and adversely affect revenues and profits of Grown Rogue. The risk of strict enforcement of the Federal CSA remains uncertain.
U.S. Federal Laws Applicable to Banking
Because producing, manufacturing, processing, possessing, distributing, selling, and using marijuana is a crime under the CSA, most U.S. banks and other financial institutions are unwilling to provide banking services to marijuana-related businesses due to concerns about criminal liability under the CSA as well as concerns related to federal money laundering rules under the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act. Canadian banks are also hesitant to work with cannabis companies, due to the uncertain legal and regulatory framework of the industry. Banks and other financial institutions could be prosecuted and possibly convicted of money laundering for providing services to cannabis businesses.
Under U.S. federal law, banks or other financial institutions that provide a cannabis business with a checking account, debit or credit card, small business loan, or any other service could be found guilty of money laundering or conspiracy. In both Canada and the United States transactions by cannabis businesses involving banks and other financial institutions are both difficult and unpredictable under the current legal and regulatory landscape. Though guidelines issued in past years allow financial institutions to provide bank accounts to certain cannabis businesses, relatively few
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U.S. banks have taken advantage of those guidelines and many U. S. cannabis businesses still operate on an all-cash basis.
Oregon State Regulation
The Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (“OMMP”) is a state registry program within the Public Health Division, Oregon Health Authority (“OHA”). The role of the OHA is to administer the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act. The OMMP allows individuals with a medical history of one or more qualifying illnesses and a doctor’s written statement to apply for registration with the OMMP. Qualified applicants are issued a registry identification card that entitles them to legally possess and cultivate cannabis, subject to certain limitations.
On November 4, 2014, Oregon voters passed Measure 91, known as the Control, Regulation, and Taxation of Marijuana and Industrial Hemp Act (the “Measure 91”), effectively ending the state’s prohibition of recreational marijuana and legalizing the possession, use, and cultivation of marijuana within legal limits by adults 21 years and older. Measure 91 did not amend or affect the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act and the OMMP. Measure 91 empowered the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (“OLCC”) with regulating sales of recreational marijuana in Oregon. It is possible that the voters could potentially repeal the law that permits both the medical and recreational marijuana industry to operate under state law.
Under current Oregon law, possession, and home cultivation by adults at least 21 years old is allowed within legal limits. Public sales of marijuana and marijuana products may be done only through OLCC-licensed retailers. Medical marijuana patients and adults at least 21 years of age may purchase marijuana and marijuana products at OLCC-licensed retailers. Medical marijuana patients are not charged sales tax for their purchases when they present their registry identification card. OLCC-licensed retailers (and their associated applicants and licensees) are required to obtain a certificate of tax compliance to show compliance with Oregon tax laws at the time of license issuance and at each annual license renewal. The OLCC has the authority to require all OLCC license types to demonstrate compliance with Oregon tax laws, but it has not yet done so.
The OLCC issues five basic types of recreational marijuana licenses: (a) producer, (b) processor, (c) wholesaler, (d) retailer, and (e) testing laboratory. Each license type must be renewed annually and in a timely manner (i.e. on or before the license expiration date). Oregon currently has a moratorium on the issuance of new OLCC licenses (with the exception of testing laboratories). This moratorium sunsets on December 31, 2024 and will be replaced with a per capita limit on the issuance of new OLCC licenses. Under the new license limit, the OLCC may not accept new applications for: (a) producer or retail licenses unless there is not more than one active license per 7,500 residents in the state who are 21 years of age or older; and (b) processor and wholesale licenses unless there is not more than one active license per 12,500 residents in the state who are 21 years of age or older. Applications for renewals, changes of location, changes of ownership, or changes in the size of a mature canopy are exempt from both the moratorium and the license limit. The OLCC may disqualify applicants for a number of reasons, including for lacking a good moral character, for lacking sufficient financial resources or responsibility, for relevant past convictions, and for using marijuana, alcohol, or drugs “to excess”.
Grown Rogue has a comprehensive compliance program, which tracks all aspects of operations through the METRC program (an online software tool mandated by the State of Oregon that tracks seed to retail purchases), as well as compliance with all state and federal employment and other safety regulations.
Grown Rogue is periodically advised by various outside attorneys about the requirements for compliance with Oregon law.
Grown Rogue is in compliance with Oregon state law and its related licensing framework.
Michigan State Regulation
In November 2008, Michigan residents approved the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (the “MMMA”) to provide a legal framework for a safe and effective medical marijuana program. In September 2016, the Michigan Senate passed the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (the “MMFLA”) and the Marihuana Tracking Act (the “MTA”). On November 6, 2018, Michigan voters approved the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, which makes marijuana legal under state and local law for adults 21 years of age or older and controls the commercial production and distribution of marijuana under a system that licenses, regulates, and taxes the businesses involved.
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The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”) is the main regulatory authority for the licensing of marijuana businesses, and it currently administrates five types of “state operating licenses” for marijuana businesses: (a) a “grower” license, (b) a “processor” license, (c) a “secure transporter” license, (d) a “provisioning center” license and (e) a “safety compliance facility” license. There are no stated limits on the number of licenses that can be made available on a state level; however, LARA has discretion over the approval of applications and municipalities can pass additional restrictions including zoning and licensing requirements.
Grown Rogue has a comprehensive compliance program, which tracks all aspects of operations through the METRC program (an online software tool mandated through the State of Michigan that tracks seed to retail purchases), as well as compliance with all state and federal employment and other safety regulations.
Grown Rogue is periodically advised by various outside attorneys about the requirements for compliance with Michigan law. Grown Rogue is in compliance with Michigan state law and its related licensing framework.
Michigan License Classes and Municipal Authority
State operating licenses for marijuana businesses have a one year term and are annually renewable if certain conditions are met: (a) the renewal application is submitted prior to the date the license expires, or within sixty (60) days of expiration if all other conditions are met and a late fee is paid, (b) the licensee pays the regulatory assessment fee set by LARA and (c) the licensee continues to meet the requirements to be a licensee under the Michigan Cannabis Regulations.
Each renewal application is reviewed by LARA, and provided that the requisite renewal fees are paid, the renewal application is timely submitted prior to the expiration date, and there are no material violations noted against the applicable licenses, a licensee would expect to receive the applicable renewed license in the ordinary course of business.
There are no stated limits on the number of licenses that can be made available on a state level; however, regulatory authorities have discretion over the approval of applications and municipalities can pass additional restrictions.
Licensees are heavily regulated with on-going requirements related to operations, security, storage, transportation, inventorying, personnel, and more. As in other states where cannabis is legal, Michigan regulators can deny or revoke licenses and renewals for multiple reasons. Additionally, license holders must ensure that no cannabis is sold, delivered, or distributed by a producer from or to a location outside of Michigan.
Pursuant to the requirements of the MTA, LARA utilizes METRC as the state’s third-party solution for marijuana and marijuana product tracking. METRC is Michigan’s statewide seed-to-sale marijuana tracking system that uses serialized tags attached to every plant — and labels attached to wholesale packages — to track marijuana inventory. METRC allows us to track our inventory, permissible sales and seed-to-sale information. METRC also gives regulators access to our product supply chain from seed-to-sale.
New Jersey State Regulation
New Jersey enacted the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (“CUMMA”) on January 18, 2010. CUMMA allows patients with qualifying medical conditions to access cannabis through a program regulated by the New Jersey Department of Health (“NJDOH”), which authorized six alternative treatment centers (“ATCs”) to operate as vertically integrated cultivators and dispensaries. In 2019, the NJDOH held a “Request for Application” process for 24 additional ATCs, with some ATCs limited to cultivation, some limited to retail dispensaries, and some vertically integrated.
Following voter approval of an adult-use cannabis ballot measure amending the New Jersey Constitution to permit the use of cannabis for adults 21 years of age and older, on February 22, 2021, New Jersey enacted the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (“CREAMMA”), which legalized the adult use of marijuana and established the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”) as the regulatory body for both the medical and recreational cannabis within the state.
Under CREAMMA, ATCs can apply to serve the recreational cannabis market as “Expanded ATCs.” In addition, New Jersey established six (6) new classes of licenses for recreational use: Class 1 Cannabis Cultivator, authorized to grow recreational cannabis; Class 2 Cannabis Manufacturer, permitted to manufacture cannabis products; Class 3
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Cannabis Wholesaler, licensed to store, sell, and transfer cannabis items among cultivators, wholesalers, and retailers; Class 4 Cannabis Distributor, authorized to transport cannabis items in bulk within the state; Class 5 Cannabis Retailer, allowed to purchase cannabis from licensed sources and sell to consumers in retail settings; and Class 6 Cannabis Delivery, tasked with transporting purchases from retailers to consumers. Additionally, New Jersey offers microbusiness licenses targeting smaller, local enterprises. These licenses are restricted to operations with no more than 10 employees, with at least 51% of them required to reside in the local or neighboring municipalities. Notably, there are no statutory caps on the number of licenses the CRC may issue. However, the CRC has discretion over the approval of applications and municipalities can pass additional restrictions including zoning and licensing requirements.
Recreational cannabis businesses in New Jersey are permitted to integrate vertically by holding licenses across several classes—cultivator, manufacturer, retailer, and delivery service, or as both a wholesaler and a distributor. However, businesses are restricted to holding only one license per class.
As part of the adult use licensing process, applicants are permitted to apply for “conditional” or “annual” licenses. Conditional licenses serve as an entry point for industry newcomers, providing them up to 120 days (with a potential 45-day extension) to site their proposed operations. To qualify for a conditional license, applicants must meet specific residency and financial requirements. Successful conditional license holders may transition to annual licenses, which transition is required for the business to be approved by the CRC to begin operations. Additionally, the CRC implemented a program that prioritizes review of applications from Diversely Owned, Social Equity, and Impact Zone qualifying applicants. Microbusinesses are also prioritized, with opportunities for expansion.
Recently, the CRC approved new regulations for cannabis consumption lounges, which are set to be implemented following approvals from the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law and local municipalities. These lounges, required to be attached to existing dispensaries and prohibited from selling food or alcohol, aim to offer a secure, regulated environment for medical and recreational cannabis users to consume their own products.
To safeguard fair business practices and maintain competitive market conditions, New Jersey imposes specific prohibitions on Financial Source Agreements (FSA) and Management Services Agreements (MSA).
The CRCA utilizes METRC as the state’s third-party solution for marijuana and marijuana product tracking from seed to sale.
Illinois State Regulations
In August 2013, Illinois became the 20th state to authorize a program for the cultivation and dispensing of cannabis for medical purposes for qualified medical patients—the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program. In June 2019, Illinois passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (“CRTA”), which legalized cannabis for recreational use and created one of the largest adult use markets in the country. The law went into effect on June 25, 2019, and adult use sales of cannabis began in the state on January 1, 2020. Under the CRTA, existing medical cannabis license holders were allowed to apply for Early Approval Adult Use Dispensing Organization (“EAAUDO”) licenses to be able to sell adult use product at existing medical cannabis dispensaries. Existing medical operators also received the privilege of opening a secondary adult use only retail dispensary for every medical cannabis dispensary location already existing in the operator’s portfolio. All EAAUDO license holders were also required to commit to Illinois’s groundbreaking Social Equity program either through a financial contribution, grant agreement, donation, incubation program, or sponsorship program.
The CRTA also authorized the issuance of an additional 75 Adult Use Dispensing Organization (“AUDO”) licenses, 40 craft grower licenses as well as infuser and transporter licenses in 2020. Generally speaking, these licenses were to be awarded via a competitive application process. The CRTA provided a significant advantage to applicants that qualified as a “Social Equity Applicant” under the CRTA. In addition, the CRTA authorized issuance up to 110 additional AUDO licenses and 60 craft grower licenses by December 21, 2021. However, due the COVID-19 pandemic, litigation relating to the application process, and the passage of H.B. 1443, which amended the CRTA, the issuance of new cannabis licenses in Illinois was delayed until July 2021. By June 2022, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (“IDOA”) has issued approximately 87 craft grower licenses in several tranches, along with infuser and transporter licenses. Note that those applicants who did not win a craft grow license have since sued IDOA alleging a host of issues and arguments relating to the application and scoring process. All such cases were consolidated for administrative purposes and are still pending (In re Cannabis Craft Grow Litigation, Case No.: 22 CH 06071).
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On September 3, 2021, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) announced that 185 Conditional AUDO licenses have been awarded through three license lotteries that took place on July 29, 2021, August 5, 2021, and August 19, 2021 respectively. These Conditional AUDO licenses were ultimately issued to the respective winners in July 2022. The CRTA was subsequently amended in the Spring of 2023 and Conditional AUDO license holders are now required to site and operationalize their dispensaries within 720 days of license receipt.
On December 21, 2022, the IDFPR announced that another 55 conditional AUDO licenses would be awarded through a license lottery for Social Equity applicants. The IDFPR conducted the lottery on July 13, 2023. On May 3, 2024, the IDFPR issued 35 conditional AUDO licenses and on June 28, 2024, the IDFPR issued another 13 conditional AUDO licenses, bringing the total issued through this lottery to 48. The remaining seven available licenses have not yet been issued and may not be issued at this time.
The state of Illinois currently uses BioTrackTHC as its computerized track-and-trace system for seed-to-sale reporting. However, Illinois announced that it will be switching to Metrc as the state’s track-and-trace system. It is unclear when that switch will be implemented. Individual licensees, whether directly or through third-party integration systems, are required to push data to the state to meet all reporting requirements.
Illinois allows for five types of cannabis businesses within the state: (1) cultivation centers; (2) craft growers; (3) infusers; and (4) transporters, which are regulated by the IDOA. Fifth are dispensaries, which are regulated by the IDFPR. Vertical integration is permissible through the acquisition of the various license types, but there are restrictions on certain license ownership. Pursuant to the CRTA, an individual may not be a “Principal Officer” in: (1) more than 10 adult use dispensaries, (2) more than three craft growers, and (3) a craft grower and cultivation center simultaneously. Principal Officer includes a cannabis business establishment applicant or licensed cannabis business establishment’s board member, owner with more than 1% interest of the total cannabis business establishment or more than 5% interest of the total cannabis business establishment of a publicly traded company, president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, partner, officer, member, manager member, or person with a profit sharing, financial interest, or revenue sharing arrangement.
All cultivation, infusing, and transporter establishments must register with the IDOA. All dispensaries must register with the IDFPR. If applications contain all required information, establishments are issued a marijuana establishment registration certificate. Registration certificates are valid for a period of one year and are subject to annual renewals after required fees are paid and the business remains in good standing. Pursuant to Illinois law, registration renewal applications must be received 45 days prior to expiration and may be denied if the license has a history of non-compliance and penalties.
The cultivation and craft grower licenses permit a licensee to acquire, possess, cultivate, manufacture and process cannabis into edible products and cannabis-infused products. Cultivators and craft growers can transfer, have tested, supply or sell cannabis and cannabis products and related supplies to licensed dispensaries, craft growers, and infusers. Craft growers can cultivate a flowering stage canopy of up to 14,000 sq. ft. Infusing licenses permit a licensee to acquire and possess distillate from a licensed cultivator or craft grower and to manufacture edible and cannabis-infused products. Infusers can transfer, have tested, supply or sell cannabis and cannabis products to dispensaries. The transporter license permits a licensee to transport cannabis and cannabis products to and from licensed entities.
The retail dispensary license permits us to purchase cannabis and manufactured cannabis products from licensed cultivation centers, craft growers, and infusing organizations and to sell such products to adult consumers (21 years old or older).
The net proceeds to the Company from any offering of Securities and the proposed use of those proceeds will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement relating to that offering of Securities. Among other potential uses, the Company may use the net proceeds from the sale of Securities for general corporate purposes, capital projects and potential future acquisitions and internal expansion. In addition, the Securities may be offered and issued in consideration for the acquisition of other businesses, assets or securities by the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The consideration for any such acquisition may consist of the Securities separately, a combination of Securities or any combination of, among other things, Securities, cash and assumption of liabilities. All expenses relating to an offering of Securities and any compensation paid to underwriters, dealers or agents, as the case may be, will be paid out of the proceeds from the sale of Securities, unless otherwise stated in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
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The allocation of the net proceeds of any offering will vary depending on future developments in the Company’s business operations or unforeseen events, including those listed under the “Risk Factors” section of this Prospectus and in the documents incorporated herein by reference. The Company cannot guarantee that it will maintain positive operating cash flow in the future. To the extent the Company has negative cash flows in future periods, certain of the proceeds of any offering may be used to fund such negative operating cash flow in these periods. Management of the Company will retain broad discretion in allocating the net proceeds of any offering of Securities by the Company under this Prospectus and the Company’s actual use of the net proceeds will vary depending on the availability and suitability of investment opportunities and its operating and capital needs from time to time. See “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report, incorporated herein by reference.
The Company may, from time to time, issue securities (including Securities) other than pursuant to this Prospectus.
The following describes the material terms of the Company’s share capital and a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Securities as at the date of this Prospectus. The summary does not purport to be complete, is indicative only and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the terms and provisions of the Company’s by-laws and articles of the Company (the “Articles”), as amended. The specific terms of any Securities to be offered under this Prospectus, and the extent to which the general terms described in this Prospectus apply to such Securities, will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. Moreover, a Prospectus Supplement relating to a particular offering of Securities may include terms pertaining to the Securities being offered thereunder that are not within the terms and parameters described in this Prospectus. The Securities will not include any novel derivatives or asset-backed securities as discussed under Part 4 of National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions.
The Company is currently authorized to issue an unlimited number of Subordinate Voting Shares, an unlimited number of Multiple Voting Shares and an unlimited number of preferred shares, issuable in series. The Subordinate Voting Shares are “restricted securities” within the meaning of such term under applicable Canadian securities laws.
Effective as of June 27, 2024, the Company amended the Articles (the “Capital Structure Amendments”) to, among other things: (i) amend the rights and restrictions of the then existing class of common shares without par value in the capital of the Company and redesignate such class as Subordinate Voting Shares; and (ii) to create a new class of shares designated as Multiple Voting Shares.
The Capital Structure Amendments were undertaken in order to minimize the proportion of the outstanding voting securities of the Company that are held by “U.S. persons” for purposes of determining whether the Company is a “foreign private issuer” for purposes of United States securities laws. This has been accomplished through the certain shareholders of the Company who are “U.S. Persons” electing to convert their Subordinate Voting Shares to Multiple Voting Shares at the initial conversion ratio (the “Conversion Ratio”) of 1,000 Subordinate Voting Shares for 1 Multiple Voting Share, thereby decreasing their holdings of outstanding voting securities of the Company significantly. Each Multiple Voting Share is entitled to one vote in respect of each Subordinate Voting Share into which such Multiple Voting Share could ultimately be converted which, pending adjustments to the Conversion Ratio, would be equal to 1,000 votes per Multiple Voting Share. The Conversion Ratio is subject to change based on certain adjustments pursuant to the terms of the Multiple Voting Shares as is described further under “Description of Share Capital, Multiple Voting Shares”.
The Subordinate Voting Shares are convertible by the holder at any time into Multiple Voting Shares, including in the event of a takeover bid for the Multiple Voting Shares. The Multiple Voting Shares are convertible by the holder at any time into Subordinate Voting Shares, including in the event of a takeover bid for the Subordinate Voting Shares. The Company can force the conversion of the Multiple Voting Shares into Subordinate Voting Shares in certain circumstances as further described under “Description of Share Capital, Multiple Voting Shares” and “Description of Share Capital, Subordinate Voting Shares”.
The Capital Structure Amendments were approved at the Company’s annual general and special meetings of shareholders on June 24, 2024 by the affirmative vote of greater than two-thirds of the votes cast by shareholders present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting.
The following description summarizes the material terms of Grown Rogue’s share capital.
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As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has the following Subordinate Voting Shares, or securities convertible, exercisable or exchangeable into Subordinate Voting Shares, outstanding:1
Subordinate Voting Shares | 227,293,438 |
Multiple Voting Shares | 0 |
Warrants | 4,000,000 |
July Convertible Debentures1 | 19,819,250 |
Options2 | 17,315,000 |
Restricted Stock Units3 | 1,668,375 |
1 | July Convertible Debentures have an aggregate principal balance of USD$3,300,000 (CAD$4,756,620) which is convertible into 19,819,250 Subordinate Voting Shares as of the date of this Prospectus. |
2 | Each Option is exercisable for one Subordinate Voting Share. |
3 | Each Restricted Stock Unit represents, upon vesting and settlement, the right to receive one Subordinate Voting Share. |
Subordinate Voting Shares
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Subordinate Voting Shares that may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus. This summary does not purport to be complete. For additional information, see “Schedule A – Terms of Subordinate Voting Shares” in the Management Information Circular, incorporated herein by reference.
Exercise of Voting Rights
Holders of Subordinate Voting Shares are entitled to notice of and to attend and speak at any meeting of the shareholders of the Company. At each such meeting, holders of Subordinate Voting Shares shall be entitled to one vote in respect of each Subordinate Voting Share held, except a meeting of which only holders of another particular class or series of shares of the Company shall have the right to vote.
Alteration to Rights of Subordinate Voting Shares
As long as any Subordinate Voting Shares remain outstanding, the Company will not, without the consent of the holders of the Subordinate Voting Shares by separate special resolution, prejudice or interfere with any right or special right attached to the Subordinate Voting Shares.
Dividends
Holders of Subordinate Voting Shares shall be entitled to receive as and when declared by the directors, dividends in cash or property of the Company. No dividend will be declared or paid on the Subordinate Voting Shares unless the Company simultaneously declares or pays, as applicable, equivalent dividends (on an as-converted to Subordinate Voting Share basis) on the Multiple Voting Shares.
Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding-Up
In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, or in the event of any other distribution of assets of the Company among its shareholders for the purpose of winding up its affairs, the holders of Subordinate Voting Shares shall, subject to the prior rights of the holders of any shares of the Company ranking in priority to the Subordinate Voting Shares be entitled to participate rateably along with all other holders of Multiple Voting Shares (on an as-converted to Subordinate Voting Share basis) and Subordinate Voting Shares.
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Subdivision or Consolidation
No subdivision or consolidation of the Subordinate Voting Shares or Multiple Voting Shares shall occur unless, simultaneously, the Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares are subdivided or consolidated in the same manner or such other adjustment is made so as to maintain and preserve the relative rights of the holders of the shares of each of the said classes.
Rights to Subscribe; Pre-Emptive Rights
The holders of Subordinate Voting Shares are not entitled to a right of first refusal to subscribe for, purchase or receive any part of any issue of Subordinate Voting Shares, or bonds, debentures or other securities of the Company now or in the future.
Conversion
Each issued and outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares may at any time, at the option of the holder, be converted at the inverse of the Conversion Ratio then in effect. The conversion right may be exercised at any time and from time to time by notice in writing delivered to the Company accompanied by the certificate or certificates representing the Subordinate Voting Shares or, if uncertificated, such other evidence of ownership as the Company may require, in respect of which the holder wishes to exercise the right of conversion. The notice must be signed by the registered holder of the Subordinate Voting Shares in respect of which the right of conversion is being exercised or by his, her or its duly authorized attorney and must specify the number of Subordinate Voting Shares which the holder wishes to have converted. Upon receipt of the conversion notice and share certificate(s) or other evidence of ownership satisfactory to the Company, and after paying any applicable stamp tax or similar duty on or in respect of such conversion, the Company will issue a share certificate or other evidence of ownership representing Multiple Voting Shares on the basis set out above to the registered holder of the Subordinate Voting Shares. If fewer than all of the Subordinate Voting Shares represented by a certificate accompanying the notice are to be converted, the holder is entitled to receive a new certificate representing the shares comprised in the original certificate which are not to be converted. Subordinate Voting Shares converted into Multiple Voting Shares hereunder will automatically be cancelled.
Conversion of Subordinate Voting Shares Upon an Offer
In the event that an offer is made to purchase Multiple Voting Shares, and the offer is one which is required, pursuant to applicable securities legislation or the rules of a stock exchange, if any, on which the Multiple Voting Shares are then listed, to be made to all or substantially all the holders of Multiple Voting Shares in a province or territory of Canada to which the requirement applies, each Subordinate Voting Share shall become convertible at the option of the holder into Multiple Voting Shares at the inverse of the Conversion Ratio then in effect, at any time while the offer is in effect until one day after the time prescribed by applicable securities legislation for the offeror to take up and pay for such shares as are to be acquired pursuant to the offer. The conversion right may only be exercised in respect of Subordinate Voting Shares for the purpose of depositing the resulting Multiple Voting Shares under the offer, and for no other reason. In such event, the transfer agent for the Subordinated Voting Shares shall deposit under the offer the resulting Multiple Voting Shares, on behalf of the holder.
Multiple Voting Shares
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Multiple Voting Shares For additional information, see “Schedule A – Terms of Multiple Voting Shares” in the Management Information Circular, incorporated herein by reference.
Exercise of Voting Rights
Holders of Multiple Voting Shares shall be entitled to notice of and to attend and speak at any meeting of the shareholders of the Company. At each such meeting, except for a meeting of which only holders of another particular class or series of shares of the Company shall have the right to vote, holders of Multiple Voting Shares will be entitled to one vote in respect of each Subordinate Voting Share into which such Multiple Voting Share could ultimately then be converted, which for greater certainty, shall initially equal 1,000 votes per Multiple Voting Share.
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Alteration of Rights to Multiple Voting Shares
As long as any Multiple Voting Shares remain outstanding, the Company will not, without the consent of the holders of the Multiple Voting Shares by separate special resolution, prejudice or interfere with any right or special right attached to the Multiple Voting Shares. Consent of the holders of a majority of the outstanding Multiple Voting Shares shall be required for any action that authorizes or creates shares of any class having preferences superior to or on a parity with the Multiple Voting Shares. In connection with the exercise of the voting rights contained in this paragraph (b) each holder of Multiple Voting Shares will have one vote in respect of each Multiple Voting Share held.
Dividends
The holder of Multiple Voting Shares shall have the right to receive dividends, out of any cash or other assets legally available therefor, pari passu (on an as converted basis, assuming conversion of all Multiple Voting Shares into Subordinate Voting Shares at the Conversion Ratio) as to dividends and any declaration or payment of any dividend on the Subordinate Voting Shares. No dividend will be declared or paid on the Multiple Voting Shares unless the Company simultaneously declares or pays, as applicable, equivalent dividends (on an as-converted to Subordinate Voting Share basis) on the Subordinate Voting Shares.
Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding-Up
In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, or in the event of any other distribution of assets of the Company among its shareholders for the purpose of winding up its affairs, the holders of Multiple Voting Shares will, subject to the prior rights of the holders of any shares of the Company ranking in priority to the Multiple Voting Shares, be entitled to participate rateably along with all other holders of Multiple Voting Shares (on an as-converted to Subordinate Voting Share basis) and Subordinate Voting Shares.
Rights to Subscribe; Pre-Emptive Rights
The holders of Multiple Voting Shares are not entitled to a right of first refusal to subscribe for, purchase or receive any part of any issue of Subordinate Voting Shares, or bonds, debentures or other securities of the Company now or in the future.
Conversion
Holders of Multiple Voting Shares Holders shall have conversion rights as follows (the “Conversion Rights”):
i. | Right to Convert. Each issued and outstanding Multiple Voting Share may at any time, at the option of the holder, be converted into fully paid and non-assessable Subordinate Voting Shares as is determined by multiplying the number of Multiple Voting Shares by the Conversion Ratio applicable to such share in effect on the date the Multiple Voting Share is surrendered for conversion. The initial “Conversion Ratio” for shares of Multiple Voting Shares is 1,000 Subordinate Voting Shares for each Multiple Voting Share; provided, however, that the Conversion Ratio shall be subject to adjustment as set out in the Articles. |
ii. | Mandatory Conversion. Notwithstanding any other term herein, the Company may require each holder of Multiple Voting Shares to convert all, and not less than all, the Multiple Voting Shares at the applicable Conversion Ratio (a “Mandatory Conversion”) if at any time all the following conditions are satisfied (or otherwise waived by special resolution of holders of Multiple Voting Shares): |
a. | the Subordinate Voting Shares issuable upon conversion of all the Multiple Voting Shares are registered for resale and may be sold by the holder thereof pursuant to an effective registration statement and/or prospectus covering the Subordinate Voting Shares under the 1933 Act; |
b. | the Company is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
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c. | the Subordinate Voting Shares are listed or quoted (and are not suspended from trading) on a recognized North American stock exchange. |
iii. | Mechanics of Conversion. The conversion right may be exercised at any time and from time to time by notice in writing delivered to the Company accompanied by the certificate or certificates representing the Multiple Voting Shares or, if uncertificated, such other evidence of ownership as the Company may require, in respect of which the holder wishes to exercise the right of conversion. |
iv. | Adjustments for Distributions. In the event the Company shall declare a distribution to holders of Subordinate Voting Shares payable in securities of other persons, evidences of indebtedness issued by the Company or other persons, assets (excluding cash dividends) or options or rights not otherwise causing adjustment to the Conversion Ratio (a “Distribution”), then the holders of Multiple Voting Shares shall be entitled to a proportionate share of any such Distribution as though they were the holders of the number of Subordinate Voting Shares into which their Multiple Voting Shares are convertible as of the record date fixed for the determination of the holders of Subordinate Voting Shares entitled to receive such Distribution. |
v. | Recapitalizations; Stock Splits. If at any time or from time-to-time, the Company shall effect a recapitalization of the Subordinate Voting Shares; (ii) issue Subordinate Voting Shares as a dividend or other distribution on outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares; (iii) subdivide the outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares into a greater number of Subordinate Voting Shares; (iv) consolidate the outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares into a smaller number of Subordinate Voting Shares; or (v) effect any similar transaction or action (each, a “Recapitalization”), provision shall be made so that the holders of Multiple Voting Shares shall thereafter be entitled to receive, upon conversion of Multiple Voting Shares, the number of Subordinate Voting Shares or other securities or property of the Company or otherwise, to which a holder of Subordinate Voting Shares deliverable upon conversion would have been entitled on such Recapitalization. In any such case, appropriate adjustment shall be made with respect to the rights of the holders of Multiple Voting Shares after the Recapitalization to the end that the provisions of this section (including adjustment of the Conversion Ratio then in effect and the number of Multiple Voting Shares issuable upon conversion of Multiple Voting Shares) shall be applicable after that event as nearly equivalent as may be practicable. |
vi. | Disputes. Any holder of Multiple Voting Shares that beneficially owns more than 5% of the issued and outstanding Multiple Voting Shares may submit a written dispute as to the determination or the arithmetic calculation of the Conversion Ratio with the basis for the disputed determinations or arithmetic calculations. The Company shall respond to the holder within five (5) Business Days of receipt, or deemed receipt, of the dispute notice with a written calculation of the Conversion Ratio. If the holder and the Company are unable to agree upon such determination or calculation of the Conversion Ratio, within five (5) Business Days of such response, then the Company and the holder shall, within one (1) Business Day thereafter submit the disputed arithmetic calculation of the conversion ratio to the Company’s independent, outside accountant. The Company, at the Company’s expense, shall cause the accountant to perform the determinations or calculations and notify the Company and the holder of the results no later than ten (10) Business Days from the time it receives the disputed determinations or calculations. Such accountant’s determination or calculation, as the case may be, shall be binding upon all parties absent demonstrable error. |
Conversion of Upon an Offer
In the event that an offer is made to purchase Subordinate Voting Shares, and the offer is one which is required, pursuant to applicable securities legislation or the rules of a stock exchange, if any, on which the Subordinate Voting Shares are then listed, to be made to all or substantially all the holders of Subordinate Voting Shares in a province or territory of Canada to which the requirement applies, each Multiple Voting Share shall become convertible at the option of the holder into Subordinate Voting Shares at the Conversion Ratio then in effect, at any time while the offer is in effect until one day after the time prescribed by applicable securities legislation for the offeror to take up and pay for such shares as are to be acquired pursuant to the offer. This conversion right may only be exercised in respect of Multiple Voting Shares for the purpose of depositing the resulting Subordinate Voting Shares under the offer, and for no other reason. In such event, the transfer agent for the Subordinate Voting Shares shall deposit under the offer the resulting Subordinate Voting Shares, on behalf of the holder.
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Warrants
As of the date of this Prospectus, there are 4,000,000 warrants outstanding, each of which are exercisable into a Subordinate Voting Share with an exercise price of CAD$0.225 per warrant and an expiry date of October 5, 2028.
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Warrants that may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus. This summary does not purport to be complete.
The Warrants may be issued under a warrant agreement. The applicable Prospectus Supplement will include details of the warrant agreement, if any, governing the Warrants being offered. The Company will file a copy of the warrant agreement, if any, relating to an offering of Warrants with the relevant securities regulatory authorities in Canada after it has been entered into by the Company.
The specific terms and provisions that will apply to any Warrants that may be offered by us pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
● | the number of Warrants offered; |
● | the price or prices, if any, at which the Warrants will be issued; |
● | the currency at which the Warrants will be offered and in which the exercise price under the Warrants may be payable; |
● | upon exercise of the Warrant, the events or conditions under which the amount of Securities may be subject to adjustment; |
● | the date on which the right to exercise such Warrants shall commence and the date on which such right shall expire; |
● | if applicable, the identity of the Warrant agent; |
● | whether the Warrants will be listed on any securities exchange; |
● | whether the Warrants will be issued with any other Securities and, if so, the amount and terms of these Securities; |
● | any minimum or maximum subscription amount; |
● | whether the Warrants are to be issued in registered form, “book-entry only” form, non-certificated inventory system form, bearer form or in the form of temporary or permanent global securities and the basis of exchange, transfer and ownership thereof; |
● | any material risk factors relating to such Warrants and any other Securities to be issued upon exercise of the Warrants; |
● | any other rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the Warrants and the Securities to be issued upon exercise of the Warrants; and |
● | any other material terms or conditions of the Warrants and the Securities to be issued upon exercise of the Warrants. |
The terms and provisions of any Warrants offered under a Prospectus Supplement may differ from the terms described above and may not be subject to or contain any or all of the terms described above.
Prior to the exercise of any Warrants, holders of such Warrants will not have any of the rights of holders of the Securities purchasable upon such exercise, including the right to receive payments of dividends or the right to vote such underlying securities.
Subscription Receipts
As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has no Subscription Receipts outstanding. The Company may issue Subscription Receipts, separately or together, with Subordinate Voting Shares, Warrants, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units or any combination thereof, as the case may be. The particular terms and provisions of the Subscription Receipts as may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement pertaining to such offering of Subscription Receipts, and the extent to which the general terms and provisions described below may apply to such Subscription Receipts will be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Subscription Receipts that may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus. This summary does not purport to be complete.
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The Subscription Receipts may be issued under a subscription receipt agreement. The applicable Prospectus Supplement will include details of the subscription receipt agreement, if any, governing the Subscription Receipts being offered. The Company will file a copy of the subscription receipt agreement, if any, relating to an offering of Subscription Receipts with the relevant securities regulatory authorities in Canada after it has been entered into by the Company.
The specific terms and provisions that will apply to any Subscription Receipts that may be offered by us pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
● | the number of Subscription Receipts offered; |
● | the price or prices, if any, at which the Subscription Receipts will be issued; |
● | the manner of determining the offering price(s); |
● | the currency at which the Subscription Receipts will be offered; |
● | the Securities into which the Subscription Receipts may be exchanged; |
● | conditions to the exchange of Subscription Receipts into other Securities and the consequences of such conditions not being satisfied; |
● | the number of Securities that may be issued upon the exchange of each Subscription Receipt and the price per Security or the aggregate principal amount and the events or conditions under which the amount of Securities may be subject to adjustment; |
● | the dates or periods during which the Subscription Receipts may be exchanged; |
● | the circumstances, if any, which will cause the Subscription Receipts to be deemed to be automatically exchanged; |
● | provisions applicable to any escrow of the gross or net proceeds from the sale of the Subscription Receipts plus any interest or income earned thereon, and for the release of such proceeds from such escrow; |
● | if applicable, the identity of the Subscription Receipt agent; |
● | whether the Subscription Receipts will be listed on any securities exchange; |
● | whether the Subscription Receipts will be issued with any other Securities and, if so, the amount and terms of these Securities; |
● | any minimum or maximum subscription amount; |
● | whether the Subscription Receipts are to be issued in registered form, “book-entry only” form, non-certificated inventory system form, bearer form or in the form of temporary or permanent global securities and the basis of exchange, transfer and ownership thereof; |
● | any material risk factors relating to such Subscription Receipts and the Securities to be issued upon exchange of the Subscription Receipts; |
● | any other rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the Subscription Receipts and the Securities to be issued upon exchange of the Subscription Receipts; and |
● | any other material terms or conditions of the Subscription Receipts and the Securities to be issued upon exchange of the Subscription Receipts. |
The terms and provisions of any Subscription Receipts offered under a Prospectus Supplement may differ from the terms described above and may not be subject to or contain any or all of the terms described above.
Prior to the exchange of any Subscription Receipts, holders of such Subscription Receipts will not have any of the rights of holders of the Securities for which the Subscription Receipts may be exchanged, including the right to receive payments of dividends or the right to vote such underlying securities.
Debt Securities
The Company issued convertible debentures on July 13, 2023 (the “July Convertible Debentures”) which, as of the date of this Prospectus, have an aggregate principal balance of USD$3,300,000 (approximately CAD$4,756,620). The July Convertible Debentures mature on July 13, 2026. Interest accrues at 9% per annum and is payable on the last business days of March, June, September, and December. The number of Subordinate Voting Shares issuable upon conversion of the July Convertible Debentures as of the date of this Prospectus is 19,819,250.
The Company may issue additional Debt Securities, separately or together with Subordinate Voting Shares, Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Convertible Securities or Units, or any combination thereof, as the case may be.
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The particular terms and provisions of the Debt Securities as may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement pertaining to such offering of Debt Securities, and the extent to which the general terms and provisions described below may apply to such Debt Securities will be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Debt Securities that may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus. This summary does not purport to be complete.
Debt Securities may be offered separately or in combination with one or more other Securities. The Company may, from time to time, issue debt securities and incur additional indebtedness other than through the issuance of Debt Securities pursuant to this Prospectus.
Except as otherwise specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, the Debt Securities will constitute the direct, unconditional and unsecured obligations of the Company and shall rank pari passu and ratably without preference among themselves and pari passu with all other unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Company.
The Debt Securities may be issued in one or more series under one or more indentures or other agreements between the Company and one or more counterparties. The Company will file a copy of the trust indenture or any other applicable agreement relating to an offering of Debt Securities with the relevant securities regulatory authorities in Canada after it has been entered into by the Company. To the extent applicable, the trust indenture will also be subject to and governed by the United States Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended. A copy of the form of the trust indenture to be entered into has been filed with the securities commissions or similar authorities in Canada when it is entered into.
The specific terms and provisions that will apply to any Debt Securities that may be offered by us pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
● | the title of the Debt Securities; |
● | any limit on the aggregate principal amount of the Debt Securities and, if no limit is specified, the Company will have the right to re-open such series for the issuance of additional Debt Securities from time to time; |
● | the date or dates, or the method by which such date or dates will be determined or extended, on which the principal (and premium, if any) of the Debt Securities of the series is payable; |
● | the rate or rates at which the Debt Securities of the series will bear interest, if any, or the method by which such rate or rates will be determined, whether such interest will be payable in cash or additional Debt Securities of the same series or will accrue and increase the aggregate principal, as well as the date(s) on which such interest shall be due and payable; |
● | amount outstanding of such series, the date or dates from which such interest will accrue, or the method by which such date or dates will be determined; |
● | the place or places the Company will pay principal, premium and interest, if any, and the place or places where Debt Securities can be presented for registration of transfer, exchange or conversion; |
● | the period or periods within which, the price or prices at which, the currency in which, and other terms and conditions upon which Debt Securities of the series may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company, if the Company is to have that option; |
● | whether the Company will be obligated to redeem, repay or repurchase the Debt Securities pursuant to any sinking or other provision, or at the option of a holder and the terms and conditions of such redemption, repayment or repurchase; |
● | the denominations in which the Company will issue any Debt Securities; |
● | the applicability of, and any changes or additions to, the provisions for defeasance; |
● | whether the holders of any series of Debt Securities have special rights if specified events occur; |
● | any deletions from, modifications of or additions to the events of default or covenants; |
● | whether the Company will issue the Debt Securities as unregistered securities, registered securities or both; |
● | the terms, if any, for any conversion or exchange of the Debt Securities for any other securities of the Company; |
● | whether payment of the Debt Securities will be guaranteed by any affiliates or associates of the Company; |
● | whether the payment of principal, interest and premium, if any, on the Debt Securities will be the Company’s senior, senior subordinated or subordinated obligations; and |
● | any other terms, conditions, rights and preferences (or limitations on such rights and preferences). |
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For greater certainty, Debt Securities may be secured, in which case the applicable security provided by the Company in connection therewith will be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
Convertible Securities
As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has 17,315,000 stock options outstanding and exercisable into a maximum of 17,315,000 Subordinate Voting Shares with expiry dates ranging from April 2025 to August 2029, and 1,668,375 Restricted Stock Units, of which, (i) 78,125 vest on June 30, 2025, (ii) 60,000 vest on December 31, 2025, and (iii) 1,530,250 vest on January 1, 2026.
The Company may issue Convertible Securities, separately or together, with Subordinate Voting Shares, Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities or Units or any combination thereof, as the case may be. The particular terms and provisions of the Convertible Securities as may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement pertaining to such offering of Convertible Securities, and the extent to which the general terms and provisions described below may apply to such Convertible Securities will be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement.
The following is a brief summary of certain general terms and provisions of the Convertible Securities that may be offered pursuant to this Prospectus. This summary does not purport to be complete.
The Convertible Securities will be convertible, exercisable or exchangeable into Subordinate Voting Shares or Multiple Voting Shares, as applicable, and/or other Securities. The Convertible Securities convertible, exercisable or exchangeable into Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities may be offered separately or together with other Securities, as the case may be. The applicable Prospectus Supplement will include details of the agreement, indenture or other instrument to which such Convertible Securities will be created and issued. The Company will file a copy of any applicable agreement relating to an offering of Convertible Securities with the relevant securities regulatory authorities in Canada after it has been entered into by the Company, and the applicable Prospectus Supplement will include details of any such agreement governing the Convertible Securities being offered.
The specific terms and provisions that will apply to any Convertible Securities that may be offered by us pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
● | the number of such Convertible Securities offered; |
● | the price at which such Convertible Securities will be offered; |
● | the procedures for the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities into or for Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities; |
● | the number of Subordinate Voting Shares and/or other Securities that may be issued upon the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities; |
● | the period or periods during which any conversion or exchange may or must occur; |
● | the designation and terms of any other Convertible Securities with which such Convertible Securities will be offered, if any; |
● | the gross proceeds from the sale of such Convertible Securities; |
● | whether the Convertible Securities will be listed on any securities exchange; |
● | whether the Convertible Securities are to be issued in registered form, “book-entry only” form, bearer form or in the form of temporary or permanent global securities and the basis of exchange, transfer and ownership thereof; |
● | certain material Canadian tax consequences of owning the Convertible Securities; and |
● | any other material terms and conditions of the Convertible Securities. |
Units
As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company has no Units outstanding. The Company may issue Units, separately or together, with Subordinate Voting Shares, Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities or Convertible Securities or any combination thereof, as the case may be. Each Unit would be issued so that the holder of the Unit is also the holder of each Security comprising the Unit. Thus, the holder of a Unit will have the rights and obligations of a holder of each applicable Security. The Company will file a copy of any applicable agreement relating to an offering of Units with the relevant securities regulatory authorities in Canada after it has been entered into by the Company,
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and the applicable Prospectus Supplement will include details of any such agreement governing the Units being offered.
The specific terms and provisions that will apply to any Units that may be offered by us pursuant to this Prospectus will be set forth in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. This description will include, where applicable:
● | the number of Units offered; |
● | the price or prices, if any, at which the Units will be issued; |
● | the manner of determining the offering price(s); |
● | the currency at which the Units will be offered; |
● | the Securities comprising the Units and whether such Securities (or the Units themselves) will be listed and/or quoted on a stock exchange; |
● | whether the Units will be issued with any other Securities and, if so, the amount and terms of these Securities; |
● | any minimum or maximum subscription amount; |
● | whether the Units and the Securities comprising the Units are to be issued in registered form, “book-entry only” form, non-certificated inventory system form, bearer form or in the form of temporary or permanent global securities and the basis of exchange, transfer and ownership thereof; |
● | any material risk factors relating to such Units or the Securities comprising the Units; |
● | any other rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the Units or the Securities comprising the Units; and |
● | any other material terms or conditions of the Units or the Securities comprising the Units, including whether and under what circumstances the Securities comprising the Units may be held or transferred separately. |
The terms and provisions of any Units offered under a Prospectus Supplement may differ from the terms described above and may not be subject to or contain any or all of the terms described above.
Other than the following, there have been no material changes to the Company’s share and loan capitalization on a consolidated basis as of the date hereof since September 30, 2024, the date of the Company’s most recently filed interim financial statements:
● | the cancellation of 4,500,000 warrants on October 11, 2024; |
● | the issuance of 170,000 Subordinate Voting Shares on November 15, 2024 upon an exercise of options, exercised at $0.15 per Subordinate Voting Share; |
● | the grant of 1,505,875 Restricted Stock Units on December 31, 2024 with 211,500 vesting on January 1, 2025, 78,125 vesting on June 30, 2025, 60,000 vesting on December 31, 2025 and 1,156,250 vesting on January 1, 2026; |
● | the grant of 500,000 Options, which are exercisable at a price of $0.93 per Subordinate Voting Share until December 31, 2028 and which vest in thirds on December 31, 2025, December 31, 2026 and December 31, 2027; |
● | the issuance of 80,200 Subordinate Voting Shares on January 1, 2025 upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units that were originally granted on August 31, 2024; |
● | the issuance of 211,500 Subordinate Voting Shares on January 1, 2025 upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units that were originally granted on December 31, 2024; |
● | the issuance of 4,505,625 Subordinate Voting Shares on January 9, 2025 as a result of the conversion of a July Convertible Debenture for a principal amount of US$750,000 at a conversion price of $0.24 per Subordinate Voting Share; and |
● | the issuance of 50,000 Subordinate Voting Shares on January 9, 2025 upon an exercise of options, exercised at $0.39 per Subordinate Voting Share. |
● | the grant of 2,000,000 Options on January 31, 2025 which are exercisable at a price of $0.87 per Subordinate Voting Share until January 31, 2029, of which, 1,000,000 vest in equal portions each month for a period of 24 months from the date of grant, 500,000 Options vest 24 months from the date of grant and 500,000 Options vest 36 months from the date of grant. |
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The applicable Prospectus Supplement will describe any material change, and the effect of such material change, on the share and loan capitalization of the Company that will result from the issuance of Securities pursuant to such Prospectus Supplement.
The applicable Prospectus Supplement will provide, if required, the earnings coverage ratios with respect to the issuance of Securities pursuant to such Prospectus Supplement.
We may offer and sell Securities directly to one or more purchasers through agents or through underwriters or dealers designated by us from time to time. We may distribute the Securities from time to time in one or more transactions at fixed prices (which may be changed from time to time), at market prices prevailing at the times of sale, at varying prices determined at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices, including sales in transactions that are an “at-the-market distribution” as defined in NI 44-102, including sales made directly on the CSE or other existing trading markets for the Securities. A description of such pricing will be disclosed in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. We may offer Securities in the same offering, or we may offer Securities in separate offerings. The prices at which Securities may be offered may vary as between purchasers and during the period of distribution of the Securities.
This Prospectus may also, from time to time, relate to the offering of our Securities by certain selling securityholders. The selling securityholders may sell all or a portion of our Securities beneficially owned by them and offered thereby from time to time directly or through one or more underwriters, broker-dealers or agents. Our Securities may be sold by the selling securityholders in one or more transactions at fixed prices (which may be changed from time to time), at market prices prevailing at the time of the sale, at varying prices determined at the time of sale, at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices.
A Prospectus Supplement will describe the terms of each specific offering of Securities, including: (i) the terms of the Securities to which the Prospectus Supplement relates, including the type of Security being offered; (ii) the name or names of any agents, underwriters or dealers involved in such offering of Securities; (iii) the name or names of any selling securityholders; (iv) the purchase price of the Securities offered thereby and the proceeds to, and the portion of expenses borne by, the Company from the sale of such Securities; (v) any agents’ commission, underwriting discounts and other items constituting compensation payable to agents, underwriters or dealers; and (vi) any discounts or concessions allowed or re-allowed or paid to agents, underwriters or dealers. The Securities may be offered and issued in consideration for the acquisition of other businesses, assets or securities by the Company or one of its subsidiaries. The consideration for any such acquisition may consist of the Securities separately, a combination of Securities or any combination of, among other things, Securities, cash and assumption of liabilities.
If underwriters are used in an offering, the Securities offered thereby may be acquired by the underwriters for their own account and may be resold from time to time in one or more transactions, including negotiated transactions, at a fixed public offering price or at varying prices determined at the time of sale. The obligations of the underwriters to purchase Securities, if applicable, will be subject to the conditions precedent agreed upon by the parties.
The Securities may also be sold (i) directly by the Company or the selling securityholders at such prices and upon such terms as agreed to, or (ii) through agents designated by the Company or the selling securityholders from time to time. Any agent involved in the offering and sale of the Securities in respect of which this Prospectus is delivered will be named, and any commissions payable by the Company and/or selling securityholder to such agent will be set forth, in the Prospectus Supplement. Unless otherwise indicated in the Prospectus Supplement, any agent is acting on a “best efforts” basis for the period of its appointment.
We and/or the selling securityholders may agree to pay the underwriters, broker-dealers or agents a commission for various services relating to the issue and sale of any Securities offered under any Prospectus Supplement. Underwriters, broker-dealers or agents who participate in the distribution of the Securities may be entitled under agreements to be entered into with the Company and/or the selling securityholders to indemnification by the Company and/or the selling securityholders against certain liabilities, including liabilities under securities legislation, or to contribution with respect to payments which such underwriters, dealers or agents may be required to make in respect
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thereof. Any public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or re-allowed or paid to underwriters, broker-dealers or agents may be changed from time to time.
Each class or series of Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities and Units will be, unless specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, a new issue of Securities with no established trading market and, unless otherwise specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, none of the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units will be listed on any securities or stock exchange. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, there is no market through which the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units (other than constituent Subordinate Voting Shares) may be sold and purchasers may not be able to resell Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units (other than constituent Subordinate Voting Shares) purchased under this Prospectus or any Prospectus Supplement. This may affect the pricing of the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units in the secondary market, the transparency and availability of trading prices, the liquidity of the securities, and the extent of issuer regulation. Subject to applicable laws, certain dealers may make a market in the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units, as applicable, but will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. No assurance can be given that any dealer will make a market in the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units or as to the liquidity of the trading market, if any, for the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units.
In connection with any offering of Securities, unless otherwise specified in a Prospectus Supplement or pursuant to an “at-the-market distribution”, underwriters, broker-dealers or agents may over-allot or effect transactions which stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the market price of Securities offered at levels other than those which might otherwise prevail on the open market; provided that no underwriter or dealer involved in an at-the-market distribution, no affiliate of thereof and no person or company and jointly or in concert with such underwriters, broker-dealers or agents has over-allotted, or will over-allot, securities in connection with an at-the-market distribution or effect any other transactions intended to stabilize or maintain the market price of the Securities. Such transactions may be commenced, interrupted or discontinued at any time. A purchaser who acquires Securities forming part of the underwriters’, dealers’ or agents’ over-allocation position acquires those Securities under this Prospectus and the Prospectus Supplement relating to the particular offering of Securities, regardless of whether the over-allocation position is ultimately filled through the exercise of the over-allotment option or secondary market purchases.
No underwriter of an at-the-market distribution, and no person or company acting jointly or in concert with an underwriter, may, in connection with the distribution, enter into any transaction that is intended to stabilize or maintain the market price of the Subordinate Voting Shares, including selling an aggregate number of Subordinate Voting Shares that would result in the underwriter creating an over-allocation position in the Subordinate Voting Shares.
Unless stated to the contrary in any Prospectus Supplement, the Securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) or any State securities laws and may not be offered, sold or delivered within the United States or to U.S. persons within the meaning of Regulation S under the 1933 Act, except in certain transactions that are exempt from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act. In addition, until 40 days after the commencement of an offering of Securities, an offer or sale of the Securities within the United States or to U.S. persons by any dealer, whether or not participating in the offering, may violate the registration requirements of the 1933 Act if such offer or sale is made otherwise than in accordance with an exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act.
Information in respect of prior sales of Subordinate Voting Shares or other Securities distributed under this Prospectus and for securities that are convertible, exercisable or exchangeable into Subordinate Voting Shares or such other Securities within the previous 12-month period will be provided, as required, in a Prospectus Supplement with respect to the issuance of Subordinate Voting Shares or other Securities pursuant to such Prospectus Supplement.
The Subordinate Voting Shares are listed on the CSE under the symbol “GRIN” and quoted on the OTC Markets (the “OTC”) under the symbol “GRUSF”. Trading prices and volumes in respect of the Subordinate Voting Shares will be provided, as required, in each Prospectus Supplement.
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The Company has no dividend record and does not currently anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. Dividends paid by the Company would be subject to tax and, potentially, withholdings.
Owning any of the Securities may subject holders to tax consequences. The applicable Prospectus Supplement may describe certain Canadian federal income tax considerations generally applicable to an investor acquiring, owning and disposing of any of the Securities offered thereunder, including, in the case of an investor who is not a resident of Canada, Canadian non-resident withholding tax considerations. The applicable Prospectus Supplement may describe certain United States federal income tax considerations generally applicable to investors described therein of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of any Securities offered thereunder by an investor who is a U.S. person (within the meaning of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended). Prospective investors should consult their own tax advisors prior to deciding to purchase any of the Securities.
Before making an investment decision, prospective purchasers of Securities should carefully consider the information described in this Prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein, including the Annual Report and any applicable Prospectus Supplement. Additional risk factors relating to a specific offering of Securities may be described in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. Some of the risk factors described herein and in the documents incorporated by reference herein, including the applicable Prospectus Supplement, are interrelated and, consequently, investors should treat such risk factors as a whole. If any event arising from these risks occurs, our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, and your investment in the Securities could be materially adversely affected. Additional risks and uncertainties of which we currently are unaware or that are unknown or that we currently deem to be immaterial could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operation. We cannot assure you that we will successfully address any or all of these risks.
In addition to the risk factors described elsewhere herein and in the documents incorporated by reference herein, prospective investors should carefully consider the risks below together with the other information provided elsewhere in this Prospectus and the applicable Prospectus Supplement. Prospective investors should consult with their professional advisors to assess any investment in the Company.
Return on Securities is not guaranteed
There is no guarantee that the Securities will earn any positive return in the short-term or long-term. A holding of Securities is speculative and involves a high degree of risk and should be undertaken only by holders whose financial resources are sufficient to enable them to assume such risks and who have no need for immediate liquidity in their investment. A holding of Securities is appropriate only for holders who have the capacity to absorb a loss of some or all of their holdings.
Discretion in the use of proceeds
Management of the Company will have broad discretion with respect to the timing and application of net proceeds received by the Company from the sale of Securities under this Prospectus or a future Prospectus Supplement and may spend such proceeds in ways that do not improve the Company’s results of operations or enhance the value of the Subordinate Voting Shares or its other securities issued and outstanding from time to time. As a result, purchasers will be relying on the ongoing judgment of management as determined from time to time for the application of the proceeds of any such offering. The results and the effectiveness of the application of the net proceeds are uncertain. Any failure by management to apply these funds effectively could result in financial losses that could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business or cause the price of the securities of the Company issued and outstanding from time to time to decline.
Dilution
Our shareholders may experience dilution of their ownership interests because of our future issuance of additional shares. Our organizational and corporate documents authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares, without
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par value. In the event that we are required to issue additional shares or securities exercisable for or convertible into additional shares, enter into private placements to raise financing through the sale of equity securities, the interests of our existing shareholders will be diluted and existing shareholders may suffer dilution in their net book value per share depending on the price at which such securities are sold. If we do issue additional shares, it will cause a reduction in the proportionate ownership and voting power of all existing shareholders.
Leverage
We have significant trade and other payables which may make it difficult to service our debts and adversely affects our ability to obtain additional financing. If in the future we are unable to service our debt obligations we may, among other things, need to refinance all or a portion of our debt at an increased borrowing cost, obtain additional financing, delay capital expenditures, or sell material assets. If we are not able to re-finance our debt as necessary, obtain additional financing, or sell assets on commercially acceptable terms or at all, we may not be able to satisfy our debt obligations and continue business operations.
We may require additional capital which may not be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. We have accumulated significant losses and negative cash flows from operations in recent years. We may not have sufficient funds to meet our liabilities for the ensuing twelve months as they become due. Our ability to continue operations and fund our liabilities may become dependent on our ability to secure additional financing and cash flow.
Liquidity
There is currently no market through which the Securities, other than the Subordinate Voting Shares, may be sold and, unless otherwise specified in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, none of the Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units (other than in respect of constituent Subordinate Voting Shares) will be listed on any securities or stock exchange or any automated dealer quotation system. As a consequence, purchasers may not be able to resell Warrants, Subscription Receipts, Debt Securities, Convertible Securities or Units purchased under this Prospectus or any Prospectus Supplement. This may affect the pricing of the Securities, other than the Subordinate Voting Shares, in the secondary market, the transparency and availability of trading prices, the liquidity of these securities and the extent of issuer regulation. There can be no assurance that an active trading market for the Securities, other than the Subordinate Voting Shares, will develop or, if developed, that any such market, including for the Subordinate Voting Shares, will be sustained.
There is only a limited public market for our securities, and no assurance can be given that a broad or active public trading market will develop in the future or, if developed, that it will be sustained. Our common stock trades on the CSE and OTC Markets. We are under no obligation to so qualify or register our shares, or otherwise take action to improve the public market for such securities. Our shares could have limited marketability due to the following factors, each of which could impair the timing, value and market for such securities: (a) lack of profits; (b) need for additional capital;(c) limited public market for such securities; (d) the applicability of certain resale requirements under the Securities Act; and (e) applicable blue-sky laws and the other factors discussed in this Risk Factors section.
Taxation
As the Company operates in the cannabis industry, the Company is subject to the limits of Section 280E of the United States Internal Revenue Code (“Section 280E”), under which many normal business expenses incurred in the trafficking of marijuana are not deductible in calculating its U.S. federal income tax liability. A result of IRC Section 280E is that an otherwise profitable business may in fact operate at a loss, after taking into account its U.S. federal income tax expenses. Although the Company has accounted for IRC Section 280E in its financial projections and models, the application of IRC Section 280E may have a material adverse effect on the Company.
The Company may not be able to obtain or maintain a bank account
Because producing, manufacturing, processing, possessing, distributing, selling, and using marijuana is a crime under the Federal CSA, most banks and other financial institutions are unwilling to provide banking services to marijuana businesses due to concerns about criminal liability under the Federal CSA as well as concerns related to federal money laundering rules under the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act. In February 2014, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) bureau of the U.S. Treasury Department issued guidance (which is not law) with respect to financial institutions providing banking services to cannabis business, including burdensome due diligence expectations and
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reporting requirements. This guidance does not provide any safe harbors or legal defenses from examination or regulatory or criminal enforcement actions by the DOJ, FinCEN or other federal regulators. Thus, most banks and other financial institutions do not appear to be comfortable providing banking services to cannabis-related businesses, or relying on this guidance, which can be amended or revoked at any time. In addition to the foregoing, banks may refuse to process debit card payments and credit card companies generally refuse to process credit card payments for cannabis-related businesses. As a result, many cannabis businesses still operate on an all-cash basis. Operating on an all-cash or predominantly-cash basis makes it difficult for the Company to manage its business, pay its employees and pay its taxes, and may create serious safety issues for the Company, its employees and its service providers. Although the Company currently has several bank accounts, its inability to maintain those bank accounts, or obtain and maintain other bank accounts, could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
The following persons or companies are named as having prepared or certified a report, valuation, statement or opinion in this Prospectus, either directly or in a document incorporated herein by reference, and whose profession or business gives authority to the report, valuation, statement or opinion made by the expert.
Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P. is the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company. Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P. has confirmed that it is independent of the Company within the meaning of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (registered name of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario) and within the meaning of the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Rule 3520, Auditor Independence.
ENFORCEABILITY OF CERTAIN CIVIL LIABILITIES AND AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
The Company is a corporation incorporated under and governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario). The Company has appointed an agent for service of process in the United States, but it may be difficult for investors who reside in the United States to enforce a U.S. court judgment predicated upon the civil liability provisions of U.S. federal securities laws against the Company. There is substantial doubt whether an action could be brought in Canada in the first instance predicated solely upon U.S. federal securities laws. Investors should not assume that Canadian courts would enforce judgments of United States courts obtained in actions against the Company or such persons predicated on the civil liability provisions of the United States federal securities laws or the securities or “blue sky” laws of any state within the United States or would enforce, in original actions, liabilities against the Company or such persons predicated on the United States federal securities or any such state securities or “blue sky” laws.
Unless otherwise specified in a Prospectus Supplement relating to any Securities offered, certain legal matters relating to an offering of Securities will be passed upon by Miller Thomson LLP on behalf of the Company. As at the date hereof, the partners and associates of Miller Thomson LLP, as a group, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, less than 1% of the outstanding Shares.
In addition, certain legal matters in connection with any offering of Securities will be passed upon for any underwriters, dealers or agents by counsel to be designated at the time of the offering by such underwriters, dealers or agents, as the case may be.
AUDITORS, REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Grown Rogue’s auditors are Turner, Stone & Company, L.L.P., having an address at 12700 Park Central Drive, Suite 1400, Dallas, TX 75251, United States. Such firm is independent of the Company within the meaning of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (registered name of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario) and within the meaning of the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Rule 3520, Auditor Independence.
The transfer agent and registrar of the Company is Capital Transfer Agency ULC, located at Suite 920, 390 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2Y2. The co-transfer agent of the Company is Worldwide Stock Transfer, LLC, located at One University Plaza, Suite 505, Hackensack, NJ 07601.
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Pursuant to a decision of the Autorité des marchés financiers dated January 21, 2025, the Company was granted a permanent exemption from the requirement to translate into French this Prospectus as well as the documents incorporated by reference therein and any Prospectus Supplement to be filed in relation to any future “at-the-market” distribution. This exemption is granted on the condition that this Prospectus and any Prospectus Supplement (other than in relation to an “at-the-market” distribution) be translated into French if the Company offers Securities to Québec purchasers in connection with an offering other than in relation to an “at-the-market” distribution.
PURCHASERS’ STATUTORY AND CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OF WITHDRAWAL AND RESCISSION
Securities legislation in some provinces and territories of Canada provides purchasers with the right to withdraw from an agreement to purchase securities. This right may be exercised within two business days after receipt or deemed receipt of a prospectus or a Prospectus Supplement relating to the securities purchased by a purchaser and any amendments thereto. In several of the provinces and territories, the securities legislation further provides the purchaser with remedies for rescission or, in some jurisdictions, revisions of the price or damages if the prospectus or a Prospectus Supplement relating to the securities purchased by a purchaser and any amendments thereto contain a misrepresentation or is not delivered to the purchaser, provided that such remedies for rescission, revisions of the price or damages are exercised by the purchaser within the time limit prescribed by the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province. The purchaser should refer to any applicable provisions of the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province for the particulars of these rights or consult with a legal advisor.
In addition, original purchasers of convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Securities (unless the Securities are reasonably regarded by the Company as incidental to the applicable offering as a whole) will be granted a contractual right of rescission against the Company in respect of the conversion, exchange or exercise of the convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Security. This contractual right of rescission will be consistent with the statutory right of rescission described under section 130 of the Securities Act (Ontario) (the “Securities Act”) and is in addition to any other right or remedy available to original Canadian purchasers under Section 130 of the Securities Act or otherwise by law.
The contractual right of rescission will be further described in any applicable Prospectus Supplement, but will entitle such original purchasers to receive the amount paid for the applicable convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Security (and any additional amount paid upon conversion, exchange or exercise) upon surrender of the underlying Securities acquired thereby, in the event that this Prospectus (as supplemented or amended) contains a misrepresentation, provided that (i) the conversion, exchange or exercise takes place within 180 days of the date of the purchase of the convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Security under this Prospectus, and (ii) the right of rescission is exercised within 180 days of the date of the purchase of the convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Security under this Prospectus.
In an offering of convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Subscription Receipts, Convertible Securities or Warrants, investors are cautioned that the statutory right of action for damages for a misrepresentation contained in the Prospectus is limited, in certain provincial securities legislation, to the price at which convertible, exchangeable or exercisable Subscription Receipts, Convertible Securities or Warrants are offered to the public under the prospectus offering. This means that, under the securities legislation of certain provinces and territories, if the purchaser pays additional amounts upon the conversion, exchange or exercise of the Security, those amounts may not be recoverable under the statutory right of action for damages that applies in those provinces and/or territories. The purchaser should refer to any applicable provisions of the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province for the particulars of this right of action for damages or consult with a legal advisor.
Purchasers of Securities distributed under an at-the-market distribution by the Company do not have the right to withdraw from an agreement to purchase Securities and do not have remedies of rescission or, in some jurisdictions, revisions of the price, or damages for non-delivery of the Prospectus, Prospectus Supplement and any amendment relating to Subordinate Voting Shares purchased by such purchaser because the Prospectus, Prospectus Supplement, and any amendment relating to the Securities purchased by such purchaser will not be sent or delivered, as permitted under Part 9 of NI 44-102.
Securities legislation in some provinces and territories of Canada further provides purchasers with remedies for rescission or, in some jurisdictions, revisions of the price or damages if the prospectus, prospectus supplement, and
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any amendment relating to securities purchased by a purchaser contains a misrepresentation. Those remedies must be exercised by the purchaser within the time limit prescribed by securities legislation. Any remedies under securities legislation that a purchaser of Subordinate Voting Shares distributed under an at-the-market distribution by the Company may have against the Company or its agents for rescission or, in some jurisdictions, revisions of the price, or damages if the Prospectus, Prospectus Supplement, and any amendment relating to securities purchased by a purchaser contain a misrepresentation will remain unaffected by the non-delivery of the Prospectus referred to above. A purchaser’s rights and remedies under applicable securities legislation against the dealer underwriting or acting as an agent for the issuer in an at-the-market distribution will not be affected by that dealer’s decision to effect the distribution directly or through a selling agent.
A purchaser should refer to applicable securities legislation for the particulars of these rights and should consult a legal advisor.
ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENTS AGAINST FOREIGN PERSONS
Certain of the Company’s directors and officers, namely, J. Obie Strickler, Abhilash Patel, Ryan Kee and Andrew Marchington, reside outside of Canada. Each of these persons has appointed Miller Thomson LLP, as agent for service of process.
Purchasers are advised that it may not be possible for investors to enforce judgments obtained in Canada against any person that resides outside of Canada, even if the party has appointed an agent for service of process.
CEASE TRADE ORDERS, BANKRUPTCIES, PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS
Other than as disclosed in this Prospectus or in any document incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, to the knowledge of the Corporation, no director of the Company is, as at the date of this Prospectus, or was within 10 years before the date of this Prospectus, a director or chief executive officer or chief financial officer of any company (including the Company) that: (a) was the subject of an order (as defined in Form 51-102F5 under National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations) that was issued while the director was acting in the capacity as director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer; or (b) was subject to an order that was issued after the director ceased to be a director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer, and which resulted from an event that occurred while that person was acting in the capacity as a director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer. For the purposes of this paragraph, “order” means a cease trade order, an order similar to a cease trade order or an order that denied the relevant corporation access to any exemption under securities legislation, in each case that was in effect for a period of more than 30 consecutive days.
Other than as disclosed in this Prospectus or in any document incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, no director of the Company: (a) is, or within 10 years before the date hereof has been a director or executive officer of a corporation (including the Company) that while that person was acting in that capacity, or within a year of that person ceasing to act in that capacity, became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets; or (b) has within the 10 years before the date hereof, become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, or become subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors, or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold the assets of the director.
Other than as disclosed in this Prospectus or in any document incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, no director of the Company has been subject to any: (a) penalties or sanctions imposed by a court relating to Canadian securities legislation or by a Canadian securities regulatory authority or has entered into a settlement agreement with a Canadian securities regulatory authority; or (b) other penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or regulatory body that would be likely to be considered important to a reasonable security holder making an investment decision.
On May 6, 2022, a cease trade order (the “CTO”) was issued by the Ontario Securities Commission as a result of Chalice Brands Ltd. (the “Chalice”) not having filed on or before April 30, 2022 audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “Chalice Financial Statements”). As a result of the CTO, trading in respect of each security of Chalice, whether direct or indirect, was ordered to cease, and trading of Chalice’s common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange was suspended. Andrew Marchington served as chief financial officer of Chalice from September of 2020 to June of 2022.
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Mr. J. Obie Strickler, a director and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, may be considered to be a promoter of the Company under applicable Canadian securities legislation given his initiative in reorganizing the Company. Mr. Strickler beneficially owns, or has control over, directly or indirectly, 34,731,416 Subordinate Voting Shares, options to acquire 3,700,000 Subordinate Voting Shares, and RSUs exchangeable into 1,130,150 Subordinate Voting shares, all such securities, representing, on a partially diluted basis assuming the conversion of Mr. Stickler’s convertible securities, approximately 17.40% of the issued and outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares. On April 25, 2024, the Company purchased Mr. Strickler’s 5.5% interest in Canopy for a purchase price of US$330,000. This purchase was completed at the same time as the Company’s acquisition of an additional 20% interest in Golden Harvests, increasing the Company’s total interest in Golden Harvests to 80%. See the Company’s material change report dated May 6, 2024 for further details.
Other than as disclosed in this Prospectus or in any document incorporated by reference into this Prospectus, no person who was a promoter of the Company within the last two years:
1. | received anything of value directly or indirectly from the Company or a subsidiary; |
2. | sold or otherwise transferred any asset to the Company or a subsidiary within the last two years; |
3. | has been a director, officer or promoter of any Company that during the past 10 years was the subject of a cease trade order or similar order or an order that denied the Company access to any exemptions under securities legislation for a period of more than 30 consecutive days or became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or been subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver or receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets; |
4. | has been subject to any penalties or sanctions imposed by a court relating to Canadian securities legislation or by a Canadian securities regulatory authority or has entered into a settlement agreement with a Canadian securities regulatory authority; |
5. | has been subject to any other penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or regulatory body that would be likely to be considered important to a reasonable investor making an investment decision; or |
6. | has within the past 10 years become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or been subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver or receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets. |
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CERTIFICATE OF GROWN ROGUE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Dated: February 18, 2025
This short form prospectus, together with the documents incorporated in this Prospectus by reference, will, as of the date of the last supplement to this Prospectus relating to the securities offered by this Prospectus and the supplement(s), constitute full, true and plain disclosure of all material facts relating to the securities offered by this Prospectus and the supplement(s) as required by the securities legislation in each of the provinces and territories of Canada.
C-1
Dated: February 18, 2025
This short form prospectus, together with the documents incorporated in this Prospectus by reference, will, as of the date of the last supplement to this Prospectus relating to the securities offered by this Prospectus and the supplement(s), constitute full, true and plain disclosure of all material facts relating to the securities offered by this Prospectus and the supplement(s) as required by the securities legislation in each of the provinces and territories of Canada.
(Signed) J. OBIE STRICKLER |
J. Obie Strickler |
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
C-2
Exhibit 15
UNDERTAKING
TO: | Ontario Securities Commission
British Columbia Securities Commission Alberta Securities Commission Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan Manitoba Securities Commission Autorité des Marchés Financiers New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission Nova Scotia Securities Commission Office of the Superintendent of Securities, Prince Edward Island Securities NL, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Government of the Northwest Territories, Office of the Superintendent of Securities Government of Yukon, Office of the Superintendent of Securities Government of Nunavut, Office of the Superintendent of Securities |
RE: | Grown Rogue International Inc. (the “Issuer”) Final Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus dated February 18, 2025 (the “Prospectus”) |
The undersigned, on behalf of the Issuer, advises that:
i. | there may be one or more documents and/or material contracts required to be filed under subsection 4.2(a)(x) of National Instrument 44-101 – General Prospectus Requirements (“NI 44-101”) that relate to the Securities (as defined in the Prospectus) being distributed under the Prospectus and any prospectus supplement thereto that have not been executed before the filing of the Prospectus, but such documents would be executed on or before the completion of the distribution of the Securities under the Prospectus and any prospectus supplement thereto (including, but not limited to, the warrant indenture for any offering of Warrants (as defined in the Prospectus), the trust indenture for any offering of Debt Securities (as defined in the Prospectus) and the subscription receipt agreement for any offering of Subscription Receipts (as defined in the Prospectus)) (each, an “Unfiled Material Document”); and |
ii. | there may be one or more documents required to be filed under subsection 4.2(a)(x.1) of NI 44-101 that relate to the Securities being distributed under the Prospectus and any prospectus supplement thereto that do not need to be executed in order to become effective and have not become effective before the filing of the Prospectus, but such documents would become effective on or before the completion of the distribution of the Securities under the Prospectus and any prospectus supplement thereto (each, an “Unfiled Securityholder Document”); |
and, accordingly, the undersigned, on behalf of the Issuer, hereby undertakes to file:
i. | an Unfiled Material Document, and any amendment thereto, with each of the Commissions via SEDAR+ promptly and in any event no later than seven days after the execution of such Unfiled Material Document; and |
ii. | an Unfiled Securityholder Document, and any amendment thereto, with each of the Commissions via SEDAR+ promptly and in any event no later than seven days after such Unfiled Securityholder Document becomes effective. |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned has signed this certificate this 18th day of February, 2025.
GROWN ROGUE INTERNATIONAL INC. | ||
Per: | (Signed) “J. Obie Strickler” | |
Name: | J. Obie Strickler | |
Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 16
Grown Rogue Provides Business Update on New Jersey
Medford, Oregon, February 19, 2025 – Grown Rogue International Inc. (“Grown Rogue” or the “Company”) (CSE: GRIN) (OTC: GRUSF), a craft cannabis company born from the amazing terroir of Oregon’s Rogue Valley, is pleased to provide business updates on ABCO Garden State, LLC (“ABCO”) and Nile of NJ, LLC (“Nile”). As previously disclosed on June 5th, 2024, the Company owns 44% of ABCO, with an option to acquire an additional 26%, subject to approval from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“NJ CRC”). Also, the Company is one of Nile’s largest capital partners with optionality to convert a portion of its debt into a minority equity stake.
Sales in New Jersey commenced on December 10th and ABCO is now selling into more than 35% of the 205 dispensaries in the state, according to the NJ CRC.
“I’m particularly pleased with our recent launch in New Jersey,” said Obie Strickler, CEO of Grown Rogue. “While there are always growing pains in starting up a new facility, we’ve quickly found our footing and are seeing improvement in yield and quality with every subsequent harvest. Customer reception has been strong based on word-of-mouth anecdotes, online reviews, and most importantly, inbound repeat orders. As we expected, initial pricing is robust in New Jersey, particularly when compared with Oregon and Michigan, and we’re always cognizant of providing a great value for quality when compared with both illicit and regulated competition.”
Nile, the Company’s affiliated dispensary located in West New York, New Jersey, received its license to commence operations on February 10th and had a soft opening on February 17th with a grand opening expected in March.
“Located in a vibrant, densely populated neighborhood just miles from Midtown Manhattan, we couldn’t be more excited to support Nile as both an engaged supplier and capital partner,” continued Mr. Strickler. “When we invested in Nile in early 2024, we saw not only an opportunity to partner with a scrappy local operator in a premier location, but also the opportunity to be more hands on with introducing Grown Rogue’s craft-quality flower to customers in northern New Jersey and the Tri-State area.”
About Grown Rogue
Grown Rogue International Inc. (CSE: GRIN | OTC: GRUSF) is a craft cannabis company operating in Oregon, Michigan, New Jersey and Illinois, focused on delighting customers with premium flower and flower-derived products at fair prices. The Company’s roots are in Southern Oregon, where it has proven its capabilities in the highly competitive and discerning Oregon market. The Company’s passion for quality product and value, combined with a disciplined approach to growth, prioritizes profitability and return on capital without sacrificing quality. The Company’s strategy is to pursue capital efficient methods to expand into new markets, bringing craft-quality product at fair prices to more consumers. The Company also continues to make modest investments to improve outdoor craft cultivation capabilities in preparation for eventual interstate commerce. For more information, visit www.grownrogue.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains statements which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect” or similar expressions and include information regarding: (i) statements regarding the future direction of the Company (ii) the ability of the Company to successfully achieve its business and financial objectives, (iii) plans for expansion of the Company and securing applicable regulatory approvals, and (iv) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflect the Company’s management’s expectations, estimates or projections concerning the business of the Company’s future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the combined company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; and in particular in the ability of the Company to raise debt and equity capital in the amounts and at the costs that it expects; adverse changes in the public perception of cannabis; decreases in the prevailing prices for cannabis and cannabis products in the markets that the Company operates in; adverse changes in applicable laws; or adverse changes in the application or enforcement of current laws; compliance with extensive government regulation and related costs, and other risks described in the Company’s public disclosure documents filed on Sedar.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.
The Company is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale and distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in the United States through its indirect operating subsidiaries. Local state laws where its subsidiaries operate permit such activities however, these activities are currently illegal under United States federal law. Additional information regarding this and other risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s business are disclosed in the Company’s Listing Statement filed on its issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
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For further information on Grown Rogue, please visit www.grownrogue.com or contact:
Obie Strickler
Chief Executive Officer
obie@grownrogue.com
Jakob Iotte
Vice President of Investor Relations
jakeiotte@grownrogue.com
(458) 226-2662
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Exhibit 17
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Ontario Securities Commission |
Commission des valeurs mobilières de l’Ontario |
22nd Floor 20 Queen Street West Toronto ON M5H 3S8 |
22e étage 20, rue queen ouest Toronto ON M5H 3S8 |
RECEIPT
Grown Rogue International Inc.
This is the receipt of the Ontario Securities Commission for the Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus (NI 44-102) of the above Issuer dated February 18, 2025 (the prospectus).
The prospectus has been filed under Multilateral Instrument 11-102 Passport System in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan and Yukon. A receipt for the prospectus is deemed to be issued by the regulator in each of those jurisdictions, if the conditions of the Instrument have been satisfied.
*Note - This receipt has been issued to correct the jurisdictions on the receipt issued on submission #18.
February 19, 2025
Winnie Sanjoto | |
Winnie Sanjoto | |
Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance | |
Filing No. 06209069 |
Exhibit 18
Grown Rogue Closes US$7.0M Credit Facility at ~9% Interest
● | Closes $7.0M four-year credit facility with a national, FDIC-insured commercial bank |
● | Proceeds will be used to support existing growth initiatives, provide additional working capital, and retire small amounts of existing debt |
Medford, Oregon, March 31, 2025 – Grown Rogue International Inc. (“Grown Rogue” or the “Company”) (CSE: GRIN) (OTC: GRUSF), a craft cannabis company born from the amazing terroir of Oregon’s Rogue Valley, is pleased to announce the closing of a US$7.0M credit facility with a national, FDIC-insured commercial bank (the “Bank”). The Company intends to use the proceeds to support existing growth initiatives, provide additional working capital, and refinancing a small amount of existing debt. The obligations owing under the Credit Facility are secured by way of a general security agreement.
The credit facility has a term of four years and bears interest at a rate equal to the greater of a) SOFR plus 4.9% and b) 9.0% per annum. Based on the current SOFR rate of 4.3%, this implies a current interest rate of 9.2% per annum. The facility amortizes over a six -year period and there are no prepayment penalties. Interest will be paid on a monthly basis.
“We are pleased to be announcing the closing of this loan with a top 50 bank holding company in the United States, at attractive terms” said Obie Strickler, CEO of Grown Rogue. “We appreciate the support the Bank is demonstrating in our business, and we look forward to building upon this new banking relationship.”
About Grown Rogue
Grown Rogue International Inc. (CSE: GRIN | OTC: GRUSF) is a craft cannabis company operating in Oregon, Michigan, New Jersey and Illinois, focused on delighting customers with premium flower and flower-derived products at fair prices. The Company’s roots are in Southern Oregon, where it has proven its capabilities in the highly competitive and discerning Oregon market. The Company’s passion for quality product and value, combined with a disciplined approach to growth, prioritizes profitability and return on capital without sacrificing quality. The Company’s strategy is to pursue capital efficient methods to expand into new markets, bringing craft-quality product at fair prices to more consumers. The Company also continues to make modest investments to improve outdoor craft cultivation capabilities in preparation for eventual interstate commerce. For more information, visit www.grownrogue.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains statements which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect” or similar expressions and include information regarding: (i) statements regarding the future direction of the Company (ii) the ability of the Company to successfully achieve its business and financial objectives, (iii) plans for expansion of the Company and securing applicable regulatory approvals, and (iv) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflect the Company’s management’s expectations, estimates or projections concerning the business of the Company’s future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the combined company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; and in particular in the ability of the Company to raise debt and equity capital in the amounts and at the costs that it expects; adverse changes in the public perception of cannabis; decreases in the prevailing prices for cannabis and cannabis products in the markets that the Company operates in; adverse changes in applicable laws; or adverse changes in the application or enforcement of current laws; compliance with extensive government regulation and related costs, and other risks described in the Company’s public disclosure documents filed on Sedar.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.
The Company is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale and distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in the United States through its indirect operating subsidiaries. Local state laws where its subsidiaries operate permit such activities however, these activities are currently illegal under United States federal law. Additional information regarding this and other risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s business are disclosed in the Company’s Listing Statement filed on its issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
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For further information on Grown Rogue, please visit www.grownrogue.com or contact:
Obie Strickler
Chief Executive Officer
obie@grownrogue.com
Jakob Iotte
Vice President of Investor Relations
jakeiotte@grownrogue.com
(458) 226-2662
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Exhibit 19
GROWN ROGUE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year ended December 31, 2024,
The Two Months ended December 31, 2023,
and the Year Ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars
Table of Contents
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position | 7 | |
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 8 | |
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity | 9 | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 11 |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Report of Independent Auditors
To the Stockholders and Directors
Grown Rogue International, Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Grown Rogue International, Inc. (the “Company”), which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position at December 31, 2024, December 31, 2023 and October 31, 2023, and the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss), changes in equity and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2024, two months ended December 31, 2023 and the year ended October 31, 2023, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”).
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company at December 31, 2024, December 31, 2023 and October 31, 2023, and its consolidated financial performance and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2024, two months ended December 31, 2023 and the year ended October 31, 2023, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Independence
We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audits of the consolidated financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
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Measurement of fair value of biological assets
The fair value of Company’s Biological assets through subsidiaries and joint operations amounts to USD 1,554,622 million as of December 31, 2024. The Company’s biological assets consist of cannabis plants. After planting, fair value is estimated at the fair value of the market sales price of the finished product less costs to sell. Fair value less cost to sell is determined using a model which estimates the expected harvest yield for plants currently being cultivated, and then adjusts that amount for the expected selling price and also for any additional costs to be incurred, such as post-harvest costs.
Given the value of the biological assets, together with the significant judgement and estimates that are required in determining the fair value, the valuation of biological assets is considered a key audit matter. Refer to note 3 for detailed information on biological assets.
Our approach to addressing the matter included the following procedures, among others:
■ | Reviewed the principles used in the valuation of biological assets and analyzed the key assumptions used in the valuation model. |
■ | Detailed testing was performed on the key inputs into the biological assets valuation model including expected harvest yield, estimated selling prices and cost to complete to confirm the validity, accuracy and completeness of the data by comparing the data to market and other external data where applicable. |
■ | We recalculated the fair values recognized. |
■ | Reviewed the disclosures relating to biological assets in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards. |
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis.
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information identified above and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements, or our knowledge obtained in the audits, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
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In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process.
Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
■ | Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. |
■ | Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. |
■ | Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management. |
■ | Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern. |
■ | Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. |
■ | Plan and perform the group audit to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business units within the Company as a basis for forming an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and review of the audit work performed for purposes of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. |
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We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this report of independent auditors is Abdul Kabeer Vayalil Peetika.
Certified Public Accountants
March 31, 2025
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
Expressed in United States Dollars
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
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$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 18) | 4,682,221 | 6,804,579 | 8,858,247 | |||||||||
Accounts receivable (Note 18) | 1,596,912 | 1,642,990 | 2,109,424 | |||||||||
Biological assets (Note 3) | 1,554,622 | 1,723,342 | 1,566,822 | |||||||||
Inventory (Note 4) | 4,769,776 | 5,021,290 | 4,494,257 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 864,009 | 420,336 | 392,787 | |||||||||
Notes receivable (Note 6.3) | 7,189,635 | - | - | |||||||||
Total current assets | 20,657,175 | 15,612,537 | 17,421,537 | |||||||||
Warrants asset (Note 13.2) | 4,855,795 | 8,820,897 | 8,753,266 | |||||||||
Other Investments (Note 6.1 and 6.2) | 1,810,363 | - | - | |||||||||
Notes receivable (Notes 6.3) | 2,613,969 | 2,449,122 | 1,430,526 | |||||||||
Property and equipment (Note 8) | 11,870,220 | 1,761,382 | 1,361,366 | |||||||||
Intangible assets and goodwill (Note 9) | 1,257,668 | 725,668 | 725,668 | |||||||||
Deferred tax asset (Note 20) | 250,620 | 246,294 | 470,358 | |||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 43,315,810 | 29,615,900 | 30,162,721 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 2,107,619 | 1,358,962 | 2,359,750 | |||||||||
Current portion of lease liabilities (Note 7) | 736,453 | 925,976 | 824,271 | |||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 10) | 227,679 | 780,358 | 1,285,604 | |||||||||
Current portion of convertible debentures (Note 11) | 1,945,226 | - | - | |||||||||
Current portion of business acquisition consideration payable (Note 5) | 536,881 | 360,000 | 360,000 | |||||||||
Derivative liability (Notes 11.1.1, 11.2 and 11.2.1) | 12,504,175 | 7,471,519 | 7,808,500 | |||||||||
Income tax payable (Note 20) | 1,907,177 | 873,388 | 366,056 | |||||||||
Total current liabilities | 19,965,210 | 11,770,203 | 13,004,181 | |||||||||
Lease liabilities (Note 7) | 4,475,490 | 1,972,082 | 2,094,412 | |||||||||
Long-term debt (Note 10) | 1,001,681 | 82,346 | 102,913 | |||||||||
Business acquisition consideration payable (Note 5) | 1,693,540 | - | - | |||||||||
Convertible debentures | - | 2,459,924 | 2,412,762 | |||||||||
Other non-current liabilities (Note 20) | 269,883 | - | - | |||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 27,405,804 | 16,284,555 | 17,614,268 | |||||||||
EQUITY | ||||||||||||
Share capital (Note 12) | 38,499,491 | 24,593,422 | 24,593,422 | |||||||||
Contributed surplus (Notes 13 and 14) | 9,025,541 | 8,186,297 | 8,081,938 | |||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (125,930 | ) | (108,069 | ) | (114,175 | ) | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (32,847,334 | ) | (20,353,629 | ) | (20,996,449 | ) | ||||||
Equity attributable to shareholders | 14,551,768 | 12,318,021 | 11,564,736 | |||||||||
Non-controlling interests (Note 23) | 1,358,238 | 1,013,324 | 983,717 | |||||||||
TOTAL EQUITY | 15,910,006 | 13,331,345 | 12,548,453 | |||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 43,315,810 | 29,615,900 | 30,162,721 |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 24)
Subsequent events (Note 25)
Approved on behalf of the Board of Directors:
Signed “J. Obie Strickler”, Chairman | Signed “Ryan Kee”, Audit Committee Chairman |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Expressed in United States Dollars
Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
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$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Revenue | ||||||||||||
Product sales (Note 2.1.6.1) | 25,029,634 | 3,542,037 | 22,424,169 | |||||||||
Service revenue (Note 2.1.6.2) | 1,987,631 | 96,050 | 929,016 | |||||||||
Total revenue | 27,017,265 | 3,638,087 | 23,353,185 | |||||||||
Cost of goods sold | ||||||||||||
Cost of finished cannabis inventory sold | (12,827,041 | ) | (1,404,323 | ) | (11,155,676 | ) | ||||||
Costs of service revenue | (206,669 | ) | (89,210 | ) | (308,641 | ) | ||||||
Gross profit, excluding fair value items | 13,937,355 | 2,144,554 | 11,888,868 | |||||||||
Realized fair value loss amounts in inventory sold | (3,358,862 | ) | (460,647 | ) | (2,573,151 | ) | ||||||
Unrealized fair value gain amounts on growth of biological assets | 2,816,943 | 686,867 | 3,355,797 | |||||||||
Gross profit | 13,441,636 | 2,370,774 | 12,671,514 | |||||||||
Expenses | ||||||||||||
Amortization of property and equipment (Note 8) | 939,727 | 186,415 | 578,641 | |||||||||
General and administrative (Note 19) | 10,075,360 | 1,437,353 | 6,465,877 | |||||||||
Share-based compensation | 1,306,607 | 104,359 | 346,113 | |||||||||
Total expenses | 12,321,694 | 1,728,127 | 7,390,631 | |||||||||
Income from operations | 1,119,942 | 642,647 | 5,280,883 | |||||||||
Other income and (expense) | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (379,161 | ) | (69,164 | ) | (370,616 | ) | ||||||
Accretion expense | (2,042,556 | ) | (216,493 | ) | (1,026,732 | ) | ||||||
Other income (expense) | 1,938,713 | 49,678 | 441,487 | |||||||||
Gain on extinguishment on note receivable | 156,165 | - | - | |||||||||
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative liability | (12,768,905 | ) | 336,981 | (4,563,498 | ) | |||||||
Unrealized gain on warrants asset | 3,094,413 | 400,016 | 129,113 | |||||||||
Loss on equity investment in associate | (169,637 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
Gain (loss) on disposal of property and equipment | 50,057 | (87,699 | ) | (182,025 | ) | |||||||
Total other income (expense), net | (10,120,911 | ) | 413,319 | (5,572,271 | ) | |||||||
Income (loss) before taxes | (9,000,969 | ) | 1,055,966 | (291,388 | ) | |||||||
Income tax (Note 20) | (1,695,825 | ) | (383,539 | ) | (370,932 | ) | ||||||
Net income (loss) | (10,696,794 | ) | 672,427 | (662,320 | ) | |||||||
Other comprehensive income (items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit & loss) | ||||||||||||
Currency translation gain (loss) | (17,861 | ) | 6,106 | (4,562 | ) | |||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | (10,714,655 | ) | 678,533 | (666,882 | ) | |||||||
Gain (loss) per share attributable to owners of the parent – basic | (0.05 | ) | 0.00 | (0.00 | ) | |||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic | 209,441,725 | 182,005,886 | 172,708,792 | |||||||||
Gain (loss) per share attributable to owners of the parent – diluted | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted | 237,428,458 | 214,046,728 | 172,708,792 | |||||||||
Net income (loss) for the period attributable to: | ||||||||||||
Non-controlling interest | 606,848 | 29,607 | (129,279 | ) | ||||||||
Shareholders | (11,303,642 | ) | 642,820 | (533,041 | ) | |||||||
Net income (loss) | (10,696,794 | ) | 672,427 | (662,320 | ) | |||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period attributable to: | ||||||||||||
Non-controlling interest | 606,848 | 29,607 | (129,279 | ) | ||||||||
Shareholders | (11,321,503 | ) | 648,926 | (537,603 | ) | |||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | (10,714,655 | ) | 678,533 | (666,882 | ) |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
Expressed in United States Dollars
Number of common shares | Number of subordinate voting shares | Number of multiple voting shares | Total shares | Shares capital | Contributed surplus | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Accumulated deficit | Non-controlling interests | Total equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
# | # | # | # | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2023 | 182,005,886 | - | - | 182,005,886 | 24,593,422 | 8,186,297 | (108,069 | ) | (20,353,629 | ) | 1,013,324 | 13,331,345 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of options to common shares (Note 12.1) | 1,933,750 | 1,752,558 | - | 3,686,308 | 633,912 | (273,954 | ) | - | - | - | 359,958 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Partial settlement of July Convertible Debentures for common shares (Note 12.3) | 5,388,062 | - | - | 5,388,062 | 3,512,952 | - | - | - | - | 3,512,952 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Full settlement of December Convertible Debentures for common and subordinate voting shares (Note 12.2) | 336,775 | 2,076,750 | - | 2,413,525 | 1,392,072 | - | - | 12,046 | - | 1,404,118 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Full settlement of August Convertible Debentures for common shares (Note 12.4) | 5,682,083 | - | - | 5,682,083 | 3,836,588 | - | - | - | - | 3,836,588 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of warrants to common shares relating to December 2022 Convertible Debentures (Note 12.5) | 6,716,499 | - | - | 6,716,499 | 1,239,446 | - | - | - | - | 1,239,446 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of warrants to common shares relating to July 2023 Convertible Debentures (Note 12.5) | 13,737,500 | - | - | 13,737,500 | 2,836,445 | - | - | - | - | 2,836,445 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of warrants to common shares relating to August 2023 Convertible Debentures (Note 12.5) | 2,816,250 | - | - | 2,816,250 | 581,569 | - | - | - | - | 581,569 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance costs on proceeds received from warrants exercises (Note 12.5) | - | - | - | - | (126,914 | ) | - | - | - | - | (126,914 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment in Grown Rogue West New York | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (18,750 | ) | 806,250 | 787,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend issued from Golden Harvests, LLC to minority owner | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (530,000 | ) | (530,000 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grown Rogue Unlimited, LLC buyout of Canopy Management, LLC and Canopy Management, LLC’s acquisition of 20% of Golden Harvests, LLC (Note 23.1) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (1,914,952 | ) | - | (1,914,952 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Grown Rogue Unlimited, LLC buyout of Canopy Management, LLC and acquisition of 20% of Golden Harvests, LLC (Note 23.1) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 570,995 | (570,995 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Roll off of non-controlling interest in GR Michigan LLC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (32,811 | ) | 32,811 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock options and RSU vesting expense | - | - | - | - | - | 1,113,198 | - | 193,409 | - | 1,306,607 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share reorganization (Note 12.6) | (218,616,805 | ) | 143,421,865 | 75,195 | (75,119,745 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share reorganization (Note 12.6) | - | 75,194,940 | (75,195 | ) | 75,119,745 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | - | (17,861 | ) | - | - | (17,861 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (11,303,642 | ) | 606,848 | (10,696,794 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2024 | - | 222,446,113 | - | 222,446,113 | 38,499,492 | 9,025,541 | (125,930 | ) | (32,847,334 | ) | 1,358,238 | 15,910,006 |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
Expressed in United States Dollars
Number
of common shares |
Share capital | Shares issuable | Contributed surplus |
Accumulated
other comprehensive loss |
Accumulated deficit |
Non-controlling interests |
Total equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
# | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance – October 31, 2023 | 182,005,886 | 24,593,422 | - | 8,081,938 | (114,175 | ) | (20,996,449 | ) | 983,717 | 12,548,453 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock option vesting expense | - | - | - | 104,359 | - | - | - | 104,359 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation gain | - | - | - | - | 6,106 | - | - | 6,106 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | - | - | - | - | - | 642,820 | 29,607 | 672,427 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2023 | 182,005,886 | 24,593,422 | - | 8,186,297 | (108,069 | ) | (20,353,629 | ) | 1,013,324 | 13,331,345 |
Number
of common shares |
Share capital | Shares issuable | Contributed surplus |
Accumulated
other comprehensive loss |
Accumulated deficit |
Non-controlling interests |
Total equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
# | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance – October 31, 2022 | 170,632,611 | 21,858,827 | 35,806 | 6,505,092 | (109,613 | ) | (21,356,891 | ) | 2,006,479 | 8,939,700 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares underlying shares issuable (Note 12.7) | 200,000 | 35,806 | (35,806 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock option vesting expense | - | - | - | 344,593 | - | - | - | 344,593 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation loss | - | - | - | - | (4,562 | ) | - | - | (4,562 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of option to acquire 87% of Canopy membership units | - | - | - | - | 893,483 | (893,483 | ) | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodness Growth warrants swap (Note 13.2) | - | - | - | 1,232,253 | - | - | - | 1,232,253 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Settlement of convertible debentures for common shares (Notes 12.8 and 12.9) | 11,173,275 | 2,698,789 | - | - | - | - | - | 2,698,789 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | (533,041 | ) | (129,279 | ) | (662,320 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance – October 31, 2023 | 182,005,886 | 24,593,422 | - | 8,081,938 | (114,175 | ) | (20,996,449 | ) | 983,717 | 12,548,453 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Operating activities | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (10,696,794 | ) | 672,427 | (662,320 | ) | |||||||
Adjustments for non-cash items in net income (loss): | ||||||||||||
Depreciation of property and equipment | 939,727 | 186,415 | 578,641 | |||||||||
Amortization of property and equipment included in costs of inventory sold | 1,980,597 | 209,985 | 1,757,672 | |||||||||
Unrealized fair value gain amounts on growth of biological assets | (2,816,943 | ) | (686,867 | ) | (3,355,797 | ) | ||||||
Realized fair value loss amounts in inventory sold | 3,358,862 | 460,647 | 2,573,151 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes | (4,326 | ) | 224,064 | (470,358 | ) | |||||||
Share-based compensation | 1,306,607 | 104,359 | 344,593 | |||||||||
Accretion expense | 2,042,556 | 216,493 | 1,026,732 | |||||||||
Loss on equity investment in associate | 169,637 | - | - | |||||||||
Gain on extinguishment on note receivable | (156,165 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
(Gain) Loss on disposal of property and equipment | (50,057 | ) | 87,699 | 182,025 | ||||||||
Unrealized (gain) loss on fair value of derivative liability | 12,768,905 | (336,981 | ) | 4,563,498 | ||||||||
Unrealized gain on warrants asset | (3,094,414 | ) | (400,016 | ) | (129,113 | ) | ||||||
Currency translation gain (loss) | (17,861 | ) | 6,106 | (2,210 | ) | |||||||
5,730,331 | 744,331 | 6,406,514 | ||||||||||
Changes in non-cash working capital (Note 15) | 1,394,111 | (513,222 | ) | (677,163 | ) | |||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 7,124,442 | 231,109 | 5,729,351 | |||||||||
Investing activities | ||||||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment and intangibles | (1,739,014 | ) | (126,690 | ) | (1,456,782 | ) | ||||||
Acquisition of Canopy Management and Golden Harvests | (801,436 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
Dividend issued from Golden Harvests, LLC to minority owner | (530,000 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
Cash advances and loans made to other parties | (7,898,136 | ) | (1,018,596 | ) | (1,430,526 | ) | ||||||
Repayment of notes receivable principal and interest | 484,160 | |||||||||||
Equity investment in ABCO Garden State LLC | (1,980,000 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
Repayment of bridge note | 266,417 | - | - | |||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (12,198,009 | ) | (1,145,286 | ) | (2,887,308 | ) | ||||||
Financing activities | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from convertible debentures | - | - | 8,000,000 | |||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of warrants | 4,657,460 | - | - | |||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 359,958 | - | - | |||||||||
Proceeds from sales of membership units | 787,500 | - | - | |||||||||
Payment of debt and equity issuance costs | (126,914 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
Repayment of long-term debt | (1,230,093 | ) | (568,166 | ) | (1,631,830 | ) | ||||||
Repayment of convertible debentures | (521,953 | ) | (126,978 | ) | (261,006 | ) | ||||||
Payments of lease principal | (974,749 | ) | (444,347 | ) | (1,673,344 | ) | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 2,951,209 | (1,139,491 | ) | 4,433,820 | ||||||||
Change in cash and cash equivalents | (2,122,358 | ) | (2,053,668 | ) | 7,275,863 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning | 6,804,579 | 8,858,247 | 1,582,384 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, ending | 4,682,221 | 6,804,579 | 8,858,247 |
Supplemental cash flow disclosures (Note 16)
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
1. | Corporate Information |
1.1 | Corporate Information |
These consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023, include the accounts of Grown Rogue International Inc. and its subsidiaries. The registered office is located at 40 King St W Suite 5800, Toronto, ON M5H 3S1.
Grown Rogue International Inc.’s subsidiaries and ownership thereof are summarized in the table below.
Entity |
Defined Term |
Location |
Purpose |
Percentage Held |
||||||
Grown Rogue International Inc. | The “Company” | Ontario | Canadian Parent Company | NA | ||||||
Grown Rogue Unlimited, LLC | “GR Unlimited” | Oregon | U.S. Holding Company | 100 | % | |||||
Grown Rogue Gardens, LLC | “GR Gardens” | Oregon | Operating Entity (Cultivation) | 100 | % | |||||
GRU Properties, LLC | “GRU Properties” | Oregon | Property Management | 100 | % | |||||
GRIP, LLC | “GRIP” | Oregon | Marketing/Branding | 100 | % | |||||
Grown Rogue Distribution, LLC | “GR Distribution” | Oregon | Operating Entity (Distribution) | 100 | % | |||||
Rogue EBC, LLC | “Rogue EBC” | Illinois | Operating Entity (Cultivation) | 70 | % | |||||
Cannequality, LLC | “Cannequality” | Illinois | Licensing Company | 70 | %* | |||||
Canopy Management, LLC | “Canopy” | Michigan | Holding Company | 100 | % | |||||
Golden Harvests LLC | “Golden Harvests” | Michigan | Operating Entity (Cultivation) | 80 | % | |||||
Grown Rogue Retail Ventures, LLC | “GR Retail” | Delaware | Holding Company | 100 | % | |||||
Grown Rogue West New York, LLC | “West NY” | New Jersey | Holding Company (Retail) | 44 | %** |
* | The Company consolidated 70% of Rogue EBC’s business activity under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) 11 – Joint Arrangements. Cannequality is wholly owned by Rogue EBC, in which Cannequality is the legal entity that holds the acquired cannabis license for Rogue EBC’s joint arrangement operations. When regulatory milestones are achieved, the Company plans to dissolve Cannequality. | |
** | The Company, through its subsidiary GR Retail invested $806,250 in the equity of West NY. West NY is a lender to a retail business in New Jersey. |
The Company is primarily engaged in the business of growing and selling cannabis products. The primary cannabis product produced and sold is cannabis flower.
2. | Significant Accounting Policies, judgments, estimates and assumptions |
2.1 | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
2.1.1 | Statement of Compliance |
The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been 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”). These consolidated financials are filed on the system for electronic document analysis and retrieval (SEDAR+).
The Board of Directors authorized the issuance of these consolidated financial statements on March 31, 2025.
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set forth below.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
2.1.2 | Basis of Consolidation |
The subsidiaries are those companies controlled by the Company, as the Company is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the subsidiaries and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the subsidiaries by way of its ownership and rights pertaining to the subsidiaries. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in these consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date control ceases. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
2.1.3 | Basis of Measurement |
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for certain financial instruments and biological assets, which are measured at fair value, as described herein.
2.1.4 | Change in Fiscal Year End |
In January 2024, the Company’s board of directors approved a change in the Company’s fiscal year end from October 31 to December 31. As such, the amounts provided in these consolidated financial statements are not directly comparable, since the comparative periods in one case cover a two-month period and in the other case cover differing months within the year.
2.1.5 | Functional and Presentation Currency |
The Company’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar, and the functional currency of its subsidiaries is the United States (“U.S.”) dollar. These consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars.
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are initially recorded in the functional currency using exchange rates in effect at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency using exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period. All exchange gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
For the purpose of presenting consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Company are expressed in U.S. Dollars using exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period, unless exchange rates fluctuated significantly during that period, in which case the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions are used. Exchange differences arising, if any, are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and reported as currency translation reserve in shareholders’ equity.
Foreign exchange gains or losses arising from a monetary item receivable from or payable to a foreign operation, the settlement of which is neither planned nor likely to occur in the foreseeable future and which, in substance, is considered to form part of the net investment in the foreign operation, are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
2.1.6 | Revenue |
Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with a customer are satisfied, which is upon the transfer of control of the contracted goods or provision of contracted services. Control of goods is transferred when title and physical possession of the contracted goods have been transferred to the customer, which is determined by the shipping terms and certain additional considerations. The Company does not have performance obligations subsequent to the transfer of title and physical possession of the contracted goods.
2.1.6.1. | Revenue From Sales of Goods |
Revenues from sales of goods are recognized when the transfer of ownership to the customer has occurred and the customer has accepted the product.
2.1.6.2. | Service Revenue |
Revenues from services are recognized when services have been provided, the income is determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company’s contract terms do not include a provision for significant post-service delivery obligations.
On May 24, 2023, GR Unlimited entered into a consulting agreement with Vireo Growth Inc. (formerly Goodness Growth Inc.) Under the consulting agreement, GR Unlimited supported Vireo Growth Inc. (“Vireo Growth”) in the optimization of its cannabis flower products, with a particular focus on improving the quality and yield of top-grade “A” cannabis flower across its various operating markets, including Maryland and Minnesota. The Vireo Growth consulting agreement and amendments provided for service revenue earned to be calculated beginning January 2023. Also see Note 13.2 for further discussion on the terms and termination of the Vireo Growth consulting agreement.
On July 1, 2024, GR Unlimited entered into three consulting agreements with ABCO Garden State LLC (“ABCO”). Under the consulting agreements with ABCO, GR Unlimited shall provide ABCO consulting services for operational, compliance and accounting support in ABCO’s New Jersey cultivation operations, which commenced sales in December 2024. The ABCO consulting agreements provide for service revenue earned to be calculated beginning July 2024. Also see Note 6.2 for further discussion on the Company’s equity method investment in ABCO.
2.1.7 | Inventory |
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The capitalized cost for produced inventory includes the direct and indirect costs initially capitalized to biological assets before the harvest and transfer to inventory. The capitalized cost also includes subsequent costs such as materials, labor, depreciation and amortization expense on equipment involved in packaging, labelling and inspection. The total cost of inventory also includes the fair value adjustment which represents the fair value of the biological asset at the time of harvest and which is transferred from biological asset costs to inventory upon harvest. All direct and indirect costs related to inventory are capitalized as they are incurred; these costs are recorded ‘Cost of finished cannabis inventory sold’ on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) at the time cannabis is sold. The realized fair value amounts included in inventory sold are recorded as a separate line on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
2.1.8 | Cost of Finished Cannabis Inventory Sold |
Cost of finished cannabis inventory sold includes the value of inventory sold, excluding the fair value adjustment carried from biological assets into inventory. Cost of finished cannabis inventory sold also includes the value of inventory write downs.
2.1.9 | Biological Assets |
Biological assets are measured at fair value. The Company’s biological assets consist of cannabis plants. The Company capitalizes all the direct and indirect costs as incurred related to the biological transformation of the biological assets between the point of initial recognition and the point of harvest, including direct costs, indirect costs, allocated fixed and variable overheads, and depreciation and amortization of equipment used to grow plants through the harvest of the plants. Before planting, the capitalized costs approximate fair value. After planting, fair value is estimated at the fair value of the market sales price of the finished product less costs to complete. Subsequent to harvest, the recognized biological asset amount becomes the cost basis of finished goods inventory. Unrealized gains or losses arising from changes in fair value less costs to sell during the period are included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) as ‘Unrealized fair value gain on growth of biological assets’. After sale, the amount of ‘Unrealized fair value gain on growth of biological assets’ sold is recognized as ‘Realized fair value amounts in inventory sold’.
2.1.10 | Income (Loss) per Share |
Basic income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing the income (loss) attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in the period. For all periods presented, the income (loss) attributable to common shareholders equals the reported income (loss) attributable to owners of the Company. Diluted income (loss) per share is calculated by the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the calculation of diluted loss per share assumes that the proceeds to be received on the exercise of dilutive share options and warrants are used to repurchase common shares at the average market price during the period.
2.1.11 | Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities |
Liabilities are recognized for amounts to be paid in the future for goods or services received, whether billed by the supplier or not. Provisions are recognized when the Company has an obligation (legal or constructive) arising from a past event, and the costs to settle this obligation are both probable and able to be reliably measured.
2.1.12 | Related Party Transactions |
Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are members of key management, subject to common control, or can exert significant influence over the Company. Related parties may be individuals or corporate entities. A transaction is considered to be a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
2.1.13 | Property and Equipment |
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Costs include borrowing costs for assets that require a substantial period of time to become ready for use.
Amortization is recognized so as to recognize the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives, using the straight-line method. Amortization begins when an asset is available for use, meaning that it is in the location and condition necessary for it to be used in the manner intended by management. The estimated useful lives, residual values and method of amortization are reviewed at each period end, with the effect of any changes in estimated useful lives and residual values accounted for on a prospective basis.
The Company capitalizes costs incurred to construct assets; when such assets are not available for use as intended by management, amortization expense is not recorded until constructed assets are placed into service.
Amortization is calculated applying the following useful lives:
Furniture and fixtures | 7-10 | years on a straight-line basis | ||
Computer and office equipment | 3-5 | years on a straight-line basis | ||
Production equipment and other | 5-10 | years on a straight-line basis | ||
Leasehold improvements | 1-40 | years on a straight-line basis |
The carrying values of property and equipment are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If any such indication exists, and where the carrying values exceed the estimated recoverable amount, the assets are written down to their recoverable amount, being the higher of their fair value less costs of disposal and their value in use. Fair value is the price at which the asset could be bought or sold in an orderly transaction between market participants. In assessing value in use, the estimated cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.
Right-of-use leased assets are measured at cost, which is calculated as the amount of the initial measurement of lease liability plus any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, any initial direct costs and related restoration costs. The right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the useful life of the underlying asset. Depreciation is recognized from the commencement date of the lease.
2.1.14 | Impairment of Long-lived Assets |
For all long-lived assets, except for intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use, the Company reviews its carrying amount at the end of each reporting period to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. Where such impairment exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. In assessing value in use, estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pretax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. Impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss.
Impairment losses may be reversed in a subsequent period where the impairment no longer exists or has decreased. The carrying amount after a reversal must not exceed the carrying amount (net of depreciation) that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized. A reversal of impairment loss is recognized in profit or loss.
2.1.15 | Share-based Compensation |
2.1.15.1.1. | Share-based Payment Transactions |
Transactions with non-employees that are settled in equity instruments of the Company are measured at the fair value of the goods or services rendered. In situations where the fair value of the goods or services received by the entity as consideration cannot be reliably measured, transactions are measured at fair value of the equity instruments granted. The fair value of the share-based payments is recognized together with a corresponding increase in equity over a period that services are provided, or goods are received.
2.1.15.1.2. | Equity Settled Transactions |
The costs of equity settled transactions with employees are measured by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date on which they are granted, using the Black Scholes option pricing model.
The costs of equity settled transactions are recognized, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period in which the performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award (i.e., the vesting date). The cumulative cost is recognized for equity settled transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the Company’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The profit or loss charge or credit for a period represents the movement in cumulative expense recognized as at the beginning and end of that period and the corresponding amount is represented in contributed surplus. No expense is recognized for awards that do not ultimately vest.
2.1.16 | Share Issuance Costs |
Costs incurred in connection with the issuance of equity are netted against the proceeds received net of tax. Costs related to the issuance of equity and incurred prior to issuance are recorded as deferred equity issuance costs and subsequently netted against proceeds when they are received.
2.1.17 | Income Taxes |
Tax expense includes current and deferred tax. This expense is recognized in profit or loss, except for income tax related to the components of other comprehensive income (loss) or equity, in which case the tax expense is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) or equity respectively.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
Current tax assets and liabilities are obligations or claims for the current and prior periods to be recovered from (or paid to) taxation authorities that are still outstanding at the end of the reporting period. Current tax is computed on the basis of tax profit which differs from net profit. Income taxes are calculated using tax rates and laws enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax is recognized based on temporary differences between the carrying amount and the tax basis of the assets and liabilities. Any change in the net amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities is included in profit or loss. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on enacted or substantively enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to apply to taxable profit for the periods in which the assets and liabilities will be recovered or settled. Deferred tax assets are recognized when it is likely they will be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.
The Company recognizes a deferred tax asset or liability for all deductible temporary differences arising from equity securities of subsidiaries, unless it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future and the Company is able to control the timing of the reversal.
The Company recognizes uncertain income tax positions at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which judgment occurs.
2.1.18 | Financial Instruments |
2.1.18.1. | Financial Assets |
Initial Recognition
The Company initially recognizes financial assets at fair value on the date that the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. The Company derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows on the financial asset in a transaction in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred.
Classification and Measurement
Under IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, financial assets are initially measured at fair value. In the case of a financial asset not categorized as fair value through profit and loss (“FVTPL”), transaction costs are included. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at FVTPL are expensed in net income (loss).
Subsequent classification and measurement of financial assets depends on the Company’s business objective for managing the asset and the cash flow characteristics of the asset:
- | Amortized cost – Financial assets held for collection of contractual cash flows that meet the Solely Payments of Principal and Interest (“SPPI”) test are measured at amortized cost. Interest income or expense is recognized as other income (expense) in the consolidated financial statements, and gains/losses are recognized in net income (loss) when the asset is derecognized or impaired. |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
- | Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (“FVOCI”) – Financial assets held to achieve a particular business objective other than short term trading are designated at FVOCI. IFRS 9 also provides the ability to make an irrevocable election at initial recognition of a financial asset, on an instrument by instrument basis, to designate an equity investment that would otherwise be classified as FVTPL and that is neither held for trading nor contingent consideration arising from a business combination to be classified as FVOCI. There is no recycling of gains or losses through net income (loss). Upon derecognition of the asset, accumulated gains or losses are transferred from Other Comprehensive Income (“OCI”) directly to Deficit. |
- | FVTPL – Financial assets that do not meet the criteria for amortized cost or FVOCI are measured at FVTPL. |
2.1.18.2. | Financial Liabilities |
The Company initially recognizes financial liabilities at fair value on the date at which the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. The Company derecognizes a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled or expire. The subsequent measurement of financial liabilities is determined based on their classification as follows:
- | FVTPL – Derivative financial instruments entered into by the Company that do not meet hedge accounting criteria are classified as FVTPL. Gains or losses on these types of financial liabilities are recognized in net income (loss). |
- | Amortized cost – All other financial liabilities are classified as amortized cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses are recognized in net income (loss) when the liabilities are derecognized as well as through the amortization process. |
The following table summarizes the original measurement categories for each class of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities:
Asset/Liability | Classification | |
Accounts receivable | Amortized cost | |
Cash and cash equivalents | Amortized cost | |
Notes receivables | Amortized cost | |
Marketable securities | FVTPL | |
Warrants Asset | FVTPL | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Amortized cost | |
Long-term debt | Amortized cost | |
Business acquisition payable | Amortized cost | |
Interest payable | Amortized cost | |
Convertible debentures | Amortized cost | |
Derivative liabilities | FVTPL |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
Impairment
IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments, introduces a three-stage expected credit loss (“ECL”) model for determining impairment of financial assets. The expected credit loss model does not require the occurrence of a triggering event before an entity recognizes credit losses. IFRS 9 requires an entity to recognize expected credit losses upon initial recognition of a financial asset and to update the quantum of expected credit losses at the end of each reporting period to reflect changes to credit risk of the financial asset. The adoption of the ECL model did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The Company recognizes a loss allowance for expected credit losses on financial assets that are measured at amortized cost. At each reporting date, the loss allowance for the financial asset is measured at an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit losses if the credit risk on the financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition. If at the reporting date, the financial asset has not increased significantly since initial recognition, the loss allowance is measured for the financial asset at an amount equal to twelve month expected credit losses. For trade receivables the Company applies the simplified approach to providing for expected credit losses, which allows the use of a lifetime expected loss provision. Impairment losses on financial assets carried at amortized cost are reversed in subsequent periods if the amount of the loss decreases and the decrease can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized.
2.1.19 | Business Combinations and Investments |
A business combination is a transaction or event in which the acquirer obtains control of one or more businesses and is accounted for using the acquisition method. The total consideration paid for the acquisition is the aggregate of the fair values of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and equity instruments issued in exchange for control of the acquiree at the acquisition date. The acquisition date is the date when the Company obtains control of the acquiree. The identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recognized at their acquisition date fair values, except for deferred taxes and share-based payment awards where IFRS provides exceptions to recording the amounts at fair values. Goodwill represents the difference between total consideration paid and the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. Acquisition costs incurred are expensed within the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
Contingent consideration is measured at its acquisition date fair value and is included as part of the consideration transferred in a business combination, subject to the applicable terms and conditions. Contingent consideration that is classified as equity is not remeasured at subsequent reporting dates and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. Contingent consideration that is classified as an asset or a liability is remeasured at subsequent reporting dates in accordance with IFRS 9 with the corresponding gain or loss recognized in profit or loss.
Based on the facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date, management will perform a valuation analysis to allocate the purchase price based on the fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date. Management has one year from the acquisition date to confirm and finalize the facts and circumstances that support the finalized fair value analysis and related purchase price allocation. Until such time, these values are provisionally reported and are subject to changed. Changes to fair values and allocations are retrospectively adjusted in subsequent periods.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
In determining the fair value of all identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the most significant estimates generally relate to contingent consideration and intangible assets. Management exercises judgment in estimating the probability and timing of when earn-out milestones are expected to be achieved, which is used as the basis for estimating fair value. Identified intangible assets are fair valued using appropriate valuation techniques which are generally based on a forecast of the total expected future net cash flows of the acquiree. Valuations are highly dependent on the inputs used and assumptions made by management regarding the future performance of these assets and any changes in the discount rate applied.
Acquisitions that do not meet the definition of a business combination are accounted for as asset acquisitions. Consideration paid for an asset acquisition is allocated to the individual identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair values. Asset acquisitions do not give rise to goodwill.
Investments that are held and measured under the equity method are adjusted to account for the allocable portion of the investee’s profits and losses.
Management exercises judgment in determining the entities that it controls for consolidation and associated non-controlling interests. For financial reporting purposes, an entity is considered controlled when the Company has power over an entity and its ability to affect its economic return from the entity. The Company has power over an entity when it has existing rights that give it the ability to direct the relevant activities which can significantly affect the investee’s returns. Such power can result from contractual arrangements. However, certain contractual arrangements contain rights that are designed to protect the Company’s interest, without direct equity ownership in the entity, in which case non-controlling interests are recognized.
2.1.20 | Intangible Assets and Goodwill |
Intangible assets are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization and any impairment losses. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are measured at fair value at the acquisition date. Amortization of definite life intangibles is calculated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price paid for the acquisition of an entity over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is allocated to the Cost Generating Unit (“CGU”) or group of CGUs which are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. Goodwill is not subject to amortization.
Goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite-lived or not yet available for use are tested for impairment annually at year-end, and whenever events or circumstances that make it more likely than not that an impairment may have occurred, such as a significant adverse change in the business climate or a decision to sell or dispose all or a portion of a reporting unit.
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment by comparing the carrying value of each CGU containing the assets to its recoverable amount. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment by comparing the carrying value of each CGU containing the assets to its recoverable amount. Goodwill is tested for impairment based on the level at which it is monitored by management, and not at a level higher than an operating segment. The Company’s goodwill is allocated to the cannabis operating segment and the U.S. cannabis and hemp-derived market CGU. The allocation of goodwill to the CGUs or group of CGUs requires the use of judgment.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the CGU’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amounts of the CGUs’ assets are determined based on either fair value less costs of disposal or value-in-use method. There is a material degree of uncertainty with respect to the estimates of the recoverable amounts of the CGU, given the necessity of making key economic assumptions about the future. Impairment losses recognized in respect of a CGU are first allocated to the carrying value of goodwill, and any excess is allocated to the carrying value of assets in the CGU. Any impairment is recorded in profit and loss in the period in which the impairment is identified. A reversal of an asset impairment loss is allocated to the assets of the CGU on a pro rata basis. In allocating a reversal of an impairment loss, the carrying amount of an asset shall not be increased above the lower of its recoverable amount and the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in the prior period. Impairment losses on goodwill are not subsequently reversed.
2.1.21 | Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements |
Amendments to International Accounting Standards (“IAS”) 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements
The amendment to IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements specifies that the classification of current versus non-current liabilities may change (e.g. convertible debt). Prior to this amendment, the classification of liabilities was considered current when there was no unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date. Under the amendment to IAS 1, the IASB removed the requirement for a right to be unconditional and instead requires that a right to defer settlement must exist at the reporting date and have substance. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024. The Company adopted the amendments to IAS 1 effective January 1, 2024, which impacts the classification of the Company’s Financial Statements by recording its convertible debt as a current liability in its consolidated statements of financial position dated December 31, 2024.
2.1.22 | New Accounting Pronouncements |
IFRS 18 – Presentation and Disclosures
IFRS 18 – Presentation and Disclosures in Financial Statements will replace IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements. The new standard aims at improving how entities communicate in their financial statements and will be effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027. The standard is applied retrospectively, with specific transition provisions, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of this standard on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
2.2 | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS |
The preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the accompanying disclosures, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in future periods.
2.2.1 | Key Judgments |
In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has made the following judgements, which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the consolidated financial statements:
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
2.2.1.1. | Leases |
Determining the lease term of contracts with renewal and termination options – Group as lessee
The Company determines the lease term as the non-cancellable term of the lease, together with any periods covered by an option to extend the lease if it is reasonably certain to be exercised, or any periods covered by an option to terminate the lease, if it is reasonably certain not to be exercised.
The Company has several lease contracts that include extension and termination options. The Company applies judgement in evaluating whether it is reasonably certain whether or not to exercise the option to renew or terminate the lease. That is, it considers all relevant factors that create an economic incentive for it to exercise either the renewal or termination. After the commencement date, the Company reassesses the lease term if there is a significant event or change in circumstances that is within its control and affects its ability to exercise or not to exercise the option to renew or to terminate (e.g., construction of significant leasehold improvements or significant customization to the leased asset).
Refer to Note 7 for information on potential future rental payments relating to periods following the exercise date of extension and termination options that are not included in the lease term.
2.2.1.2. | Consolidation of Entities in Which the Company Holds Less Than a Majority of Voting Rights (De Facto Control) |
The Company considers that it controls Grown Rogue West New York even though it owns less than 50% of the voting rights. Control is applicable due the fact the GRIN CEO Obie Strickler has been appointed as manager of GRWNY and provisions in the operating agreement of GRWNY state that members have no power to participate in management of GRWNY except as expressly authorized and a 75% supermajority of the members is required to replace the manager, which cannot be achieved without GRRV.
2.2.1.3. | Taxes |
The Company is subject to assessments by tax authorities, who may interpret tax legislation differently than the Company. When there is uncertainty over income tax positions, the Company assesses whether it is probable that the relevant tax authority will accept the uncertain tax position. This assessment affects the amount of income tax expense recognized by the Company. If the Company concludes that it is not probable that a tax authority will accept the uncertain tax position, the effect of the uncertain tax position is reflected in the determination of the Company’s income tax expense or recovery based on the most likely amount or, if there are a wide range of possible outcomes, the expected value. Any interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax liabilities are presented within provision for income taxes within the consolidated statements of operations.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
2.2.2 | Estimates and Assumptions |
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are described below. The Company based its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the consolidated financial statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising that are beyond the control of the Company. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur.
2.2.2.1. | Fair Value of Biological Assets |
Biological assets, consisting of unharvested cannabis plants, are dependent upon estimates of future economic benefits resulting from past events to determine the fair value through an exercise of significant judgement by the Company. In estimating the fair value of its biological assets, the Company uses market observable data to the extent it is available. Biological assets are measured at fair value less costs to sell up to the point of harvest. With respect to biological assets, where there is no active market for unharvested produce, determination of the fair values of the biological assets requires the Company to make assumptions about how market participants assign fair values to these assets. These assumptions primarily relate to estimating the stage of growth of the cannabis plant, selling and other fulfillment costs, average selling prices and expected yields for the plants.
Fair value less cost to sell is determined using a model which estimates the expected harvest yield for plants currently being cultivated and then adjusts that amount for the expected selling price and also for any additional costs to be incurred, such as post-harvest costs.
2.2.2.2. | Fair value of Derivative Liabilities |
The Company values its warrants through the Black-Scholes pricing model. The inputs used are taken from observable markets such as its market price from the stock exchange. It also relies on an exchange rate from a third-party website. The Company also inputs the market price volatility which is determined by the changes in market price over its remaining life from the date of valuation. However, a level of judgment is made where the volatility is capped at the lower of 99% or expected volatility. The Company’s management believes that a higher volatility was previously driven by ill liquidity and a spectrum of distress that no longer apply to the Company.
2.2.2.3. | Fair Value of Warrant Assets |
The Company values its warrants through the Black-Scholes pricing model. The inputs used are taken from observable markets such as its market price from the stock exchange. It also relies on an exchange rate from a third-party website. The Company also inputs the market price volatility which is determined by the changes in market price over its remaining life from the date of valuation.
2.2.2.4. | Useful Life of Property and Equipment |
The Company reviews the expected useful lives of property, plant and equipment at least annually. In particular, it considers the impact of health, safety and environmental legislations, changes in cultivation methods, and technology advancements in its assessment of expected useful lives and estimated residual values.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
2.2.2.5. | Leases – Estimating the Incremental Borrowing Rate |
The Company cannot readily determine the interest rate implicit in the lease, therefore, it uses an estimated range of rates between 9% to 11% consistently over all entities. Management’s discretion was that the business plans were stable and expected to continue.
3. | Biological Assets |
Biological assets consist of cannabis plants, which reflect measurement at Fair Value Less Costs to Sell (“FVLCTS”). Changes in the carrying amounts of biological assets for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023, are as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
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$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Beginning balance | 1,723,342 | 1,566,822 | 1,199,519 | |||||||||
Increase in biological assets due to capitalized costs | 7,315,025 | 1,057,764 | 6,792,298 | |||||||||
Change in FVLCTS due to biological transformation | 2,816,948 | 686,867 | 3,355,797 | |||||||||
Transferred to inventory upon harvest | (10,300,693 | ) | (1,588,111 | ) | (9,780,792 | ) | ||||||
Ending balance | 1,554,622 | 1,723,342 | 1,566,822 |
FVLCTS is determined using a model which estimates the expected harvest yield for plants currently being cultivated, and then adjusts that amount for the expected selling price and also for any additional costs to be incurred, such as post-harvest costs.
The following significant unobservable inputs, all of which are classified as level 3 on the fair value hierarchy, were used by management as part of this model:
- | Expected costs required to grow the cannabis up to the point of harvest |
- | Estimated selling price per pound |
- | Expected yield from the cannabis plants |
- | Estimated stage of growth – the Company applied a weighted average number of days out of the approximately 62-day growing cycle that biological assets have reached as of the measurement date based on historical evidence. The Company assigns fair value according to the stage of growth and estimated costs to complete cultivation. |
Impact of 20% change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
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Estimated selling price per (pound) | $ | 797 | $ | 938 | $ | 945 | $ | 298,399 | $ | 335,193 | 340,390 | |||||||||||||
Estimated stage of growth | 52 | % | 55 | % | 51 | % | $ | 252,151 | $ | 285,243 | 280,663 | |||||||||||||
Estimated flower yield per harvest (pound) | 3,332 | 2,972 | 3,283 | $ | 252,151 | $ | 285,243 | 280,663 |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
4. | Inventory |
The Company’s inventory composition is as follows:
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
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$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Raw materials | 340,917 | 503,216 | 501,433 | |||||||||
Work in process | 3,276,301 | 3,979,335 | 3,677,502 | |||||||||
Finished goods | 1,152,558 | 538,739 | 315,322 | |||||||||
Ending balance | 4,769,776 | 5,021,290 | 4,494,257 |
The cost of inventories, excluding changes in fair value, included as an expense and included in cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $12,827,041 (For the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $1,404,323; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $11,155,676).
5. | Business Combinations |
The following table summarizes the movement in business acquisition consideration payable.
Business acquisition consideration payable | $ | |||
Acquisition date fair value (Note 5.2) | 370,537 | |||
Payments (Note 5.2) | (8,000 | ) | ||
Application of prepayments (Note 5.2) | (4,000 | ) | ||
Accretion (Note 5.2) | 1,463 | |||
Balance – December 31, and October 31, 2023 | 360,000 | |||
Buyout of Canopy minority interest (Note 5.1) | 780,000 | |||
Acquisition of an additional 20% membership units in Golden Harvest (Note 5.2) | 1,134,952 | |||
Canopy buyout payments (Note 5.1) | (271,438 | ) | ||
Golden Harvests 20% acquisition payments (Note 5.2) | (530,000 | ) | ||
Accretion | 756,906 | |||
Balance – December 31, 2024 | 2,230,421 | |||
Current portion | 536,881 | |||
Non-current portion | 1,693,540 |
5.1 | Canopy Buyout |
On April 24, 2024, the Company acquired the 13% non-controlling interest in Canopy, after which the Company owned a 100% interest in Canopy, for aggregate consideration of $780,000 comprised of upfront cash payments of $156,000 and deferred cash payments of $624,000. The deferred cash payments are to be paid in 48 equal installments with a 5.21% interest rate applied. Consideration remaining to be paid at the date of these consolidated financial statements included cash payments of $620,478.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
5.2 | Golden Harvests |
On May 1, 2021, the Company acquired a controlling 60% interest in Golden Harvests for aggregate consideration of $1,007,719 comprised of 1,025,000 subordinate voting shares of the Company with a fair value of $158,181 and cash payments of $849,536. Consideration remaining to be paid at the date of these consolidated financial statements included cash payments of $360,000. During the year ended October 31, 2023, 200,000 common shares issuable since May 1, 2021, with an aggregate fair value of $35,806, were issued.
On December 1, 2021, the Company and the seller of the 60% controlling interest in Golden Harvests agreed to extend the due date of the cash portion of business acquisition consideration payable until December 31, 2024, in exchange for monthly payments at a rate of 18% per annum. The Company may pay all or part of the cash portion of the business acquisition consideration payable prior to December 31, 2024.
On April 24, 2024, the Company acquired an additional 20% interest in Golden Harvests for aggregate consideration of $2,342,207 comprised of deferred cash payments of $2,000,0000 (the Initial Purchase Price or “IPP”) plus true-up amounts (the Additional Purchase Price or “APP”). The IPP is to be paid for in thirteen quarterly installments beginning on January 1, 2025. The Company may pay all or part of the cash portion of the business acquisition consideration payable after January 1, 2025. IPP remaining to be paid at the date of these consolidated financial statements included cash payments of $2,000,000. The IPP was recorded at its fair value at the date of inception of $1,134,952.
The APP is calculated on a distribution equivalent basis whereby the seller receives a true-up payment pro-rata based on the proportion of remaining IPP balance at the time of the distribution payment made to the Company. If distribution equivalent amounts in any quarter are in excess of the minimum interest amounts, then no minimum interest amount is due. The distribution equivalent is reduced pro-rata in accordance with amounts paid down against sellers IPP.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
6. | Other Investments, Purchase Deposits and Notes Receivable |
6.1 | Investment in Assets Sold by High Street Capital Partners, LLC (“HSCP”) |
On February 5, 2021, the Company agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of the growing and retail operations pursuant to the HSCP Transaction, for an aggregate total of $3,000,000 in consideration, payable in a series of tranches, subject to receipt of all necessary regulatory and other approvals. A payment of $250,000 was to be due at closing and the payment of the remaining purchase price was to depend on the timing of the closing. The Company also executed the HSCP MSA, a management services agreement, pursuant to which the Company agreed to pay $21,500 per month as consideration for services rendered thereunder, until the completion of the HSCP Transaction. In accordance with the MSA, the Company owned all production from the growing assets derived from the growing operations of HSCP, and the Company operated the growing facility of HSCP under the MSA until receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals relating to the acquisition by the Company of HSCP’s growing assets. The Company had no involvement with the retail operations contemplated in the agreement until the HSCP Transaction was completed.
On April 14, 2022, the HSCP Transaction closed with modifications to the original terms: the retail purchase was mutually terminated, and total consideration for the acquisition was reduced to $2,000,000. Upon closing, the Company had paid $750,000 towards the acquisition, and owed a principal sum of $1,250,000 as a Secured Promissory Note, which was fully paid during the two months ended December 31, 2023.
6.2 | Investment in ABCO Garden State, LLC |
On October 4, 2023, the Company announced that it signed a definitive agreement with an option to acquire 70% of ABCO, pending regulatory approval from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”). As of May 31, 2024, the Company executed the first option to acquire a 44% membership interest in ABCO. ABCO received licensing approval from the CRC and has an annual NJ cultivation license with local zoning, planning approvals and sufficient power supply. The Company purchased the first option to acquire 44% of ABCO for total consideration of $1,257,142, which has been paid via conversion of previously advanced amounts. The Company may exercise the second option to purchase an additional 26% membership interest in ABCO, pending regulatory approval, two years after operations commence. The purchase price for the second option is $722,858. The first and second options to purchase ABCO are classified as Other Investments pursuant to the equity method to account for the allocable portion of the investee’s profits and losses.
$ | ||||
Other Investments: | ||||
Balance - December 31, and October 31, 2023 | - | |||
Additions due to purchase of first option to acquire 44% of ABCO | 1,257,142 | |||
Purchase price for the second option to acquire an additional 26% of ABCO | 722,858 | |||
Equity method adjustments | (169,638 | ) | ||
Balance - December 31, 2024 | 1,810,363 |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
6.3 | Notes Receivable |
Transactions related to the Company’s notes receivable for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023, include the following:
Movement in notes receivable | 6.3.1 | 6.3.2 | 6.3.3 | 6.3.4 | 6.3.5 | 6.3.6 | 6.3.7 | Total $ |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance – October 31, 2023 | 1,178,859 | - | - | 251,667 | - | 1,430,526 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advances | 982,757 | - | - | - | - | 982,757 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued interest | 30,755 | - | - | 5,083 | - | 30,755 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2023 | 2,192,371 | - | - | - | 256,750 | - | - | 2,449,121 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advances | 1,663,646 | 400,000 | 3,000,000 | 1,050,000 | - | 1,150,000 | 287,500 | 7,551,146 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued interest | 591,124 | 41,508 | 110,980 | 25,958 | 9,667 | 95,639 | 4,872 | 879,747 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Repayments | (484,161 | ) | - | - | - | (266,417 | ) | - | - | (750,577 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on extinguishment | 156,165 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 156,165 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Extinguishment | (3,870,887 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | - | (3,870,887 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assignment | 3,388,889 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,338,889 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2024 | 3,637,147 | 441,508 | 3,110,980 | 1,075,958 | - | 1,245,639 | 292,372 | 9,803,604 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current portion | 3,637,147 | 441,508 | 3,110,980 | - | - | - | - | 7,189,635 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-current portion | - | - | - | 1,075,958 | - | 1,245,639 | 292,372 | 2,613,969 |
6.3.1 | ABCO $4M Drawdown Promissory Note (New Jersey Cultivation) |
On October 3, 2023, GR Unlimited executed a promissory note with ABCO’s affiliate, Iron Flag LLC, to fund tenant improvements and for general working capital at the 50,000 square foot facility leased by ABCO for use in ABCO’s cannabis cultivation operations under construction and completed in the third quarter of 2024.
Pursuant to this promissory note, GR Unlimited was required to make the maximum amount available in one or more advances in an aggregate amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Interest on the outstanding principal borrowed accrued at a rate of 12.5% per annum commencing with respect to each advance and accruing until the date the standing advances and all accrued interest is paid in full. As of the consolidated statements of financial position dated December 31, 2024, the Company has advanced the full $4M agreed to under this promissory note.
On August 24, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to assign this promissory note from Iron Flag, LLC to GR Unlimited such that the original note was extinguished resulting in a gain on extinguishment of $156,165. Under the terms of the new note, interest on the outstanding principal borrowed shall accrue at a rate of 13.5% per annum to be paid currently as a monthly payment. An additional 5% interest shall accrue on the outstanding balance of all prior advances and deferred amounts until all of the advances have been fully paid. This debt modification was accounted for as an extinguishment under IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments, whereas the original instrument was derecognized and a new debt instrument recognized in its place.
As at December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance of the new debt instrument was $3,055,175 December 31, 2023 - $2,152,858; October 31, 2023 - $1,170,101) and the accrued interest was $581,972 (December 31, 2023 - $39,513; October 31, 2023 - $8,758).
As of December 31, 2024, ABCO was in default of paying the principal and interest payments on this promissory note resulting in an increased interest rate per annum of 18%, an addition to the 5% interest that accrued on the outstanding balance of all prior advances and deferred amounts.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
6.3.2 | ABCO Bridge Note (New Jersey Cultivation) |
On June 3, 2024, GR Unlimited executed a promissory note and advanced $400,000 to ABCO representing the principal amount of the note. Pursuant to this promissory note, interest on the outstanding principal borrowed shall accrue at a rate of 18% per annum provided that the extended maturity date is not triggered, in which interest shall accrue at a rate of 22% on the outstanding balance commencing on the maturity date and ending on the extended maturity date.
As at December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance of the promissory note was $400,000 (December 31 and October 31, 2023 - nil), and the accrued interest was $41,508 (December 31 and October 31, 2023 – nil).
6.3.3 | ABCO Drawdown Promissory Note (New Jersey Cultivation) |
On June 24, 2024, GR Unlimited executed a promissory note and advanced $500,000 to ABCO. Pursuant to this note, GR Unlimited shall make the maximum amount available to ABCO in one or more advances in an aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000. Interest on the outstanding principal borrowed shall accrue at a rate of 10.5% per annum.
As at December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance of the promissory note was $3,000,000 (December 31 and October 31, 2023 – nil), and the accrued interest was $110,980 (December 31 and October 31, 2023 – nil).
6.3.4 | ABCO Convertible Note (New Jersey Cultivation) |
On October 17, 2024, GR Unlimited executed a convertible promissory note with ABCO Garden State, LLC in the amount of $1,050,000. The note is convertible into equity of ABCO at a rate of 1% per $28,571.43 of principal borrowed upon certain future regulatory milestones. The note carries an interest rate of 15% and can be drawn down in increments of $10,000.
As at December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance of the convertible promissory note was $1,050,000 (December 31 and October 31, 2023 – nil), and the accrued interest was $25,958 (December 31 and October 31, 2023 – nil).
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
6.3.5 | New Jersey Retail Promissory Note (New Jersey Retail) |
On October 3, 2023, GR Unlimited executed a promissory note and advanced $250,000 to an individual representing the principal amount of the note. Pursuant to the promissory note agreement, interest on the outstanding principal borrowed shall accrue at a rate of 12% per annum provided that, if the extended maturity date of the note is triggered, interest shall accrue on the outstanding balance commencing on the maturity date and ending on the extended maturity date of the promissory note.
As at December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance of the promissory note was $nil (December 31, 2023 - $250,000; October 31, 2023 - $250,000) and accrued interest was $nil (December 31, 2023 - $5,083; October 31, 2023 - $1,66) as the total balance was fully paid.
6.3.6 | First Nile Convertible Note (New Jersey Retail) |
On January 16, 2024, the Company signed a definitive agreement to invest in the development of an adult-use dispensary in West New York, New Jersey. As part of this agreement, GR Unlimited executed a secured convertible promissory note and initially advanced $500,000 to Nile of NJ LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company. The Company advanced an additional $650,000 to Nile of NJ LLC. Pursuant to the secured convertible promissory note agreement, interest on the outstanding principal borrowed shall accrue at a rate of 10%. The Company received equity investments of $600,000 into Retail Ventures from various parties including $500k from related parties to fund this investment.
As at December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance of the convertible promissory note was $1,150,000 (December 31 and October 31, 2023 - nil), and the accrued interest was $95,639 (December 31 and October 31, 2023 - nil).
6.3.7 | Second Nile Convertible Note (New Jersey Retail) |
On October 28, 2024, the Company through its subsidiary West New York advanced an additional $287,500 to Nile of NJ LLC under a convertible note in the amount of $287,500. West New York concurrently received equity subscriptions of $137,500 in support of this funding.
As at December 31, 2024, the outstanding balance of the promissory note was $287,500 (December 31 and October 31, 2023 – nil), and the accrued interest was $4,872 (December 31 and October 31, 2023 – nil).
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
7. | Leases |
The following is a continuity schedule of lease liabilities.
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
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$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Balance - beginning | 2,898,058 | 2,918,683 | 2,301,129 | |||||||||
Additions, | 3,495,249 | 528,980 | 2,583,661 | |||||||||
Disposals | (206,615 | ) | (105,258 | ) | (292,763 | ) | ||||||
Interest expense on lease liabilities | 312,684 | 58,361 | 272,521 | |||||||||
Payments | (1,287,433 | ) | (502,708 | ) | (1,945,865 | ) | ||||||
Balance - ending | 5,211,943 | 2,898,058 | 2,918,683 | |||||||||
Current portion | 736,453 | 925,976 | 824,271 | |||||||||
Non-current portion | 4,475,490 | 1,972,082 | 2,094,412 |
Set out below are undiscounted minimum future lease payments after December 31, 2024.
Total future minimum lease payments |
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($) | ||||
Less than one year | 1,193,947 | |||
Between one and five years | 6,114,002 | |||
Total minimum lease payments | 7,307,949 | |||
Less amount representing interest | (2,096,006 | ) | ||
Present value of minimum lease payments | 5,211,943 |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
8. | Property and Equipment |
Computer and Office Equipment |
Production and Other |
Land | Leasehold Improvements |
Right-of- use Assets |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
COST | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance – October 31, 2022 | 16,283 | 543,032 | - | 7,982,520 | 4,279,409 | 12,821,244 | ||||||||||||||||||
Additions | - | 434,736 | - | 990,469 | 2,583,661 | 4,008,866 | ||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | - | (3,339 | ) | - | (3,862 | ) | (599,707 | ) | (606,908 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Balance – October 31, 2023 | 16,283 | 974,429 | - | 8,969,127 | 6,263,363 | 16,223,202 | ||||||||||||||||||
Additions | - | 14,109 | - | 226,921 | 528,980 | 770,010 | ||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | - | (70,198 | ) | - | (131,646 | ) | (185,826 | ) | (387,670 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2023 | 16,283 | 918,340 | - | 9,064,402 | 6,606,517 | 16,605,542 | ||||||||||||||||||
Additions | - | 51,800 | 1,533,793 | 991,237 | 3,495,249 | 6,072,079 | ||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | - | - | - | (22,474 | ) | (689,237 | ) | (711,711 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2024 | 16,283 | 970,140 | 1,533,793 | 10,033,165 | 9,412,529 | 21,965,910 | ||||||||||||||||||
ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance – October 31, 2022 | 16,283 | 309,405 | 2,717,541 | 2,043,114 | 5,086,343 | |||||||||||||||||||
Amortization for the period | - | 94,518 | - | 1,108,228 | 1,312,968 | 2,515,714 | ||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | - | (2,584 | ) | - | (802 | ) | (128,735 | ) | (132,121 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Balance – October 31, 2023 | 16,283 | 401,339 | - | 3,824,967 | 3,227,347 | 7,469,936 | ||||||||||||||||||
Amortization for the period | - | 26,866 | - | 197,164 | 285,392 | 509,422 | ||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | - | (54,726 | ) | - | (47,038 | ) | (92,949 | ) | (194,713 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2023 | 16,283 | 373,479 | - | 3,975,093 | 3,419,790 | 7,784,645 | ||||||||||||||||||
Amortization for the period | - | 132,498 | - | 1,237,385 | 1,479,290 | 2,849,173 | ||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | - | - | - | (10,729 | ) | (527,399 | ) | (538,128 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2024 | 16,283 | 505,977 | - | 5,201,749 | 4,371,681 | 10,095,690 | ||||||||||||||||||
NET BOOK VALUE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance – October 31, 2023 | - | 573,090 | - | 5,144,160 | 3,036,016 | 8,753,266 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2023 | - | 544,861 | - | 5,089,309 | 3,186,727 | 8,820,897 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2024 | - | 464,163 | 1,533,793 | 4,831,416 | 5,040,848 | 11,870,220 |
For the year ended December 31, 2024, amortization capitalized into inventory was $1,909,446 (For the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $323,007; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $1,937,073) and expensed amortization was $939,727 (For the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $186,415; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $578,641).
9. | Intangible Assets and Goodwill |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill | December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
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$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Balance – beginning | 725,668 | 725,668 | 725,668 | |||||||||
Additions – grower licenses | 532,000 | - | - | |||||||||
Balance – ending | 1,257,668 | 725,668 | 725,668 |
Additions during the year ended December 31, 2024, resulted from the company acquiring Illinois cultivation licenses in the amount of $532,000 for Rogue EBC’s joint arrangement.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
10. | Long-Term Debt |
Transactions related to the Company’s long-term debt for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023, include the following:
Movement in long-term debt | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.6 | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance – October 31, 2022 | 1,250,000 | 303,110 | 327,010 | 167,091 | 561,611 | - | 2,608,822 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Interest accretion | - | 96,985 | 83,752 | 43,006 | 187,782 | - | 411,525 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Debt and interest payments | (900,000 | ) | (25,000 | ) | (25,000 | ) | (12,500 | ) | (669,330 | ) | - | (1,631,830 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Balance – October 31, 2023 | 350,000 | 375,095 | 385,762 | 197,597 | 80,063 | - | 1,388,517 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Interest accretion | - | 18,355 | 15,418 | 3,811 | 4,769 | - | 42,353 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Debt and interest payments | (350,000 | ) | (4,167 | ) | (4,167 | ) | (125,000 | ) | (84,832 | ) | - | (568,166 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2023 | - | 389,283 | 397,013 | 76,408 | - | - | 862,704 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Additions to debt | - | - | - | - | - | 1,285,000 | 1,285,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Interest accretion | - | 34,752 | 40,580 | 11,890 | - | 85,112 | 172,334 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Debt and interest payments | - | (383,333 | ) | (395,055 | ) | (88,298 | ) | - | (223,991 | ) | (1,090,677 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2024 | - | 40,702 | 42,538 | - | - | 1,146,121 | 1,229,360 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Current portion | - | 40,702 | 42,538 | - | - | 144,440 | 227,679 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-current portion | - | - | - | - | - | 1,001,681 | 1,001,681 |
Undiscounted future payments at: | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.6 | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
October 31, 2023 | 350,000 | 431,250 | 432,991 | 213,298 | 84,820 | - | 1,512,359 | |||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2023 | - | 427,083 | 428,824 | 88,298 | - | - | 944,205 | |||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2024 | - | 43,750 | 42,538 | - | - | 1,291,778 | 1,378,066 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Current portion | - | 43,750 | 42,538 | - | - | 222,273 | 308,561 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-current portion | - | - | - | - | - | 1,069,505 | 1,069,505 |
10.1 | 12.5% Note Payable Owed by GR Distribution to HSCP with Original Principal Amount of $1,250,000 |
On April 14, 2022, the Company purchased indoor growing assets from HSCP (Note 6.1). Purchase consideration included a secured promissory note payable with a principal sum of $1,250,000, of which $500,000 was due on August 1, 2022, and $750,000 was due on May 1, 2023, before amendment of the agreement, which is described below. Collateral for the secured promissory note payable is comprised of the assets purchased.
On August 1, 2022, the terms of the secured promissory note between GR Distribution and HSCP, were amended. As amended, the secured promissory note shall be settled by two principal amounts of $500,000 and $750,000 due on May 1, 2023. Beginning on August 1, 2022, and continuing until repaid in full, the unpaid portion of the First Principal Amount accrued simple interest at a rate per annum of 12.5%, payable monthly. In the event the Company raises capital, principal payments shall be made as follows. If the capital raise is less than or equal to $2 million, then 25% of the capital raise shall be paid against the First Principal Payment; if the capital raise is greater than $2 million and less than or equal to $3 million, then $250,000 shall be paid against the first principal payment; and if the capital raise is greater than $3 million, then $500,000 shall be paid against the first principal payment.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
On May 1, 2023, the terms of the secured promissory note were again amended. Under the second amendment, the secured promissory note was fully settled in two principal amounts. On May 1, 2023, the $500,000 principal payment plus all accrued but unpaid interest under the first amendment was due and payable. The remaining principal balance of $500,000, which bears no interest, was due and payable as follows: $150,000 due and payable on August 1, 2023; $150,000 due and payable on November 1, 2023; and $200,000 due and payable on December 31, 2023. The balance was fully paid during the two months ended December 31, 2023.
10.2 | 10% Note Payable Owed by Golden Harvests with Original Principal Amount of $250,000 |
On May 1, 2021, the Company assumed a note payable owed by Golden Harvests (Note 5) with a carrying value of $227,056. The note is for a principal amount of $250,000, interest payable monthly at 10% per annum, and a maturity date of January 14, 2024. After the maturity date, additional interest payments are due quarterly, at amounts that cause total interest paid over the life of the debt to equal $250,000. The note is reported at amortized cost using an effective interest rate of approximately 33%. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023, the Company made principal and interest payments of $383,333, $4,167 and $25,000 respectively.
10.3 | 10% Note Payable Owed by GR Distribution with Original Principal Amount of $250,000 |
On January 27, 2021, debt was issued by GR Distribution with a principal amount of $250,000, interest payable monthly at 10% per annum, and a maturity date of January 27, 2024. After the maturity date, additional interest payments are due quarterly, at amounts that cause total interest paid over the life of the debt to equal $250,000. The note is reported at amortized cost using an effective interest rate of approximately 27%. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023, the Company made principal and interest payments of $395,055, $4,167 and $25,000 respectively.
10.4 | 10% Note Payable Owed by GR Distribution with Original Principal Amount of $125,000 |
On November 23, 2020, debt was issued by GR Distribution with a principal amount of $125,000, interest payable monthly at 10% per annum, and a maturity date of November 23, 2023. After the maturity date, additional interest payments are due quarterly, at amounts that cause total interest paid over the life of the debt to equal $125,000. The note is reported at amortized cost using an effective interest rate of approximately 27%. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023, the Company made principal and interest payments of $88,298, $125,000 and $12,500 respectively.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
10.5 | 0% Stated Rate Note Payable by Canopy with Original Principal Amount of $600,000 and Royalty Payments to Lenders |
On March 20, 2020, debt with a principal amount of $600,000 was received under a secured debt investment of $600,000. It carries a two-year term, with monthly payments of principal commencing June 15, 2020, and with payments calculated at 1% of cash sales receipts of Golden Harvests. Once the principal is repaid, each investor receives a monthly royalty of 1% per $100,000 invested of cash receipts for sales by Golden Harvests. The royalty commenced in December 2021, at which time principal was repaid, and is payable monthly a period of two years. The royalty maximum is two times the amount of principal invested, and the royalty minimum is equal to the principal loaned. The Company has the right, but not the obligation, to terminate royalty payments from any lender by paying an amount equal to the original principal invested by such lender. The debt is reported at the carrying value of the probability-weighted estimated future cash flows of all payments under the agreement at amortized cost using the effective interest method, at an effective interest rate of approximately 73%. A portion of this debt is due to related parties (Note 17.4). During the two months ended December 31, 2023, the balance was fully paid.
10.6 | Note Payable Owed by GRU Properties, LLC with Original Principal Amount of $1,285,000 |
On January 12, 2024, debt with a principal amount of $1,285,000 was received, secured by deed of trust of $1,285,000. Interest is paid at the higher of 5% or the London Interbank Offered Rate (‘LIBOR”) for the first twelve months. For the thirteenth month to the twenty-fourth month, interest is paid at the higher of 6% or the LIBOR and for twenty-fifth month to the thirty-sixth month, interest is paid at the higher of 7% or the LIBOR. Interest is paid at the end of the month in arrears and is computed based on a 30-day month and has a maturity date of December 1, 2027. The note is reported at amortized cost using an effective rate of approximately 7.2%. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company made principal and interest payments of $223,991 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023 – nil).
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
11. | Convertible Debentures |
Transactions relating to the Company’s convertible debentures for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023, include the following:
Note | ||||||||||||
Movement in convertible debt | 11.1 | 11.2 | Total | |||||||||
Balance – October 31, 2022 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Additions to debt | 2,000,000 | 6,000,000 | 8,000,000 | |||||||||
Derivative liability recognition | (783,856 | ) | (3,982,944 | ) | (4,766,800 | ) | ||||||
Debt settlement through conversion of shares | (1,174,639 | ) | - | (1,174,639 | ) | |||||||
Interest accretion | 343,556 | 271,651 | 615,207 | |||||||||
Debt payments | (137,745 | ) | (123,261 | ) | (261,006 | ) | ||||||
Balance – October 31, 2023 | $ | 247,316 | $ | 2,165,446 | $ | 2,412,762 | ||||||
Interest accretion | 11,672 | 162,468 | 174,140 | |||||||||
Debt and interest payments | (7,875 | ) | (119,103 | ) | (126,978 | ) | ||||||
Balance – December 31, 2023 | $ | 251,113 | $ | 2,208,811 | $ | 2,459,924 | ||||||
Debt settlement through conversion of shares | (277,092 | ) | (738,986 | ) | (1,016,078 | ) | ||||||
Interest accretion | 42,844 | 980,489 | 1,023,333 | |||||||||
Debt and interest payments | (16,865 | ) | (505,088 | ) | (521,953 | ) | ||||||
Balance – December 31, 2024 | - | $ | 1,945,226 | $ | 1,945,226 | |||||||
Current portion | - | $ | 1,945,226 | $ | 1,945,226 | |||||||
Non-current portion | - | - | - |
11.1 | 9% Convertible Debentures with Original Principal Amount of $2,000,000 |
On December 5, 2022, the Company announced the closing of a non-brokered private placement of the Convertible debentures with aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 issued in December 2022. (“December Convertible Debentures”). The December Convertible Debentures accrue interest at 9% per year, paid quarterly, and mature 36 months from the date of issue. The December Convertible Debentures are convertible into common shares of the Company at a conversion price of CAD$0.20 per common share. Additionally, on closing, the Company issued to the purchasers of the December Convertible Debentures an aggregate of 6,716,499 warrants, that represents 50% coverage of each purchaser’s Convertible Debenture investment (“December Warrants”). The December Warrants are exercisable for a period of three years from issuance into subordinate votings shares at an exercise price of $0.25 CAD per subordinate voting share. The Company has the right to accelerate the warrants if the closing share price of the subordinate voting shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange is CAD$0.40 or higher for a period of 10 consecutive trading days.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued the notice of acceleration dated March 1, 2024, required by the warrant certificates governing the December Warrants, which accelerated the expiry date to 90 days from the date of notice. During the year ended December 31, 2024, a total of 6,716,499 subordinate voting share purchase warrants were issued for 6,716,499 subordinate voting shares (Note 12.5).
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
11.1.1 | Debt Settlement Through Conversion of Shares |
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Purchasers of the December Convertible Debentures fully converted an aggregate total of convertible debenture principal of $277,092 at CAD$0.20 per share into 2,413,525 subordinate voting shares (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 – nil; for the year ended October 31, 2023 ($1,040,662 and $133,977 at CAD$0.20 per share into 10,151,250 and 1,022,025 subordinate voting shares, respectively).
The derivative liability was not remeasured at December 31, 2024, given that the December Convertible Debentures were fully settled (December 31, 2023 – $439,860; October 31, 2023 $490,195).
11.2 | 9% Convertible Debentures with Original Principal Amount of $5,000,000 |
On July 13, 2023, the Company announced the closing of a non-brokered private placement of unsecured convertible debentures with an aggregate principal amount of $5,000,000 (“July Convertible Debentures”). The July Convertible Debentures accrue interest at 9% per year, paid quarterly, and mature 48 months from the date of issue. The July Convertible Debentures are convertible into subordinate voting shares of the Company at a conversion price of CAD$0.24 per subordinate voting share, at any time on or prior to the maturity date. Additionally, on closing, the Company issued to the Subscribers of the July Convertible Debentures an aggregate of 13,737,500 warrants, that represents one-half of one warrant for each CAD$0.24 of Principal amount subscribed (“July Warrants”). The July Warrants are exercisable for a period of three years from issuance into subordinate voting shares at an exercise price of CAD$0.28 per subordinate voting share. The Company has the right to accelerate the warrants if the closing share price of the subordinate voting shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange is CAD$0.40 or higher for a period of 10 consecutive trading days.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued the notice of acceleration dated March 1, 2024, required by the warrant certificates governing the July Warrants, which accelerated the expiry date to 90 days from the date of notice. During the year ended December 31, 2024, 13,737,500 subordinate voting share purchase warrants were issued for 13,737,500 subordinate voting shares (Note 12.5).
11.2.1 | Debt Settlement Through Conversion of Shares |
During the year ended December 31, 2024, Purchasers of the July Convertible Debentures converted an aggregate total of convertible debenture principal of $423,515 at CAD$0.28 per share into 5,388,062 subordinate voting shares.
The conversion feature of the July Convertible Debentures gives rise to the derivative liability reported on the consolidated statement of financial position at December 31, 2024. The derivative liability is remeasured at fair value through profit and loss at each reporting period using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value of the derivative liability at December 31, 2024, was estimated to be $12,504,175 (December 31, 2023 - $5,824,496; October 31, 2023 - $6,053,927) using the following assumptions:
Expected dividend yield | Nil | ||
Risk-free interest rate | 2.92% | ||
Expected life | 2.53 years | ||
Expected volatility | 80.45% |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
11.2.2 | 9% Convertible Debentures with Original Principal Amount of $1,000,000 |
On August 17, 2023, the Company announced that it had closed the second and final tranche of a non-brokered private placement of unsecured convertible debentures for gross proceeds of $1,000,000 (“August Convertible Debentures”), for a total aggregate principal amount under both tranches of $6,000,000 with the July Convertible Debentures. Additionally, on closing, the Company issued to Subscribers under the second tranche an aggregate of 2,816,250 subordinate voting purchase warrants (“August Warrants”). The terms of the August Convertible Debentures and August Warrants issued as part of this second tranche are the same as those issued in the July Convertible Debentures and July Warrants.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued the notice of acceleration dated March 1, 2024, required by the warrant certificates governing the August Warrants, which accelerated the expiry date to 90 days from the date of notice. During the year ended December 31, 2024, 2,816,250 purchase warrants were issued for 2,816,250 subordinate voting shares (Note 12.5).
11.2.3 | Debt Settlement Through Conversion of Shares |
During the year ended December 31, 2024, Purchasers of the August Convertible Debentures converted an aggregate total of convertible debenture principal of $328,000 at CAD$0.28 per share into 5,682,083 subordinate voting shares to fully settle the convertible debenture.
The derivative liability was not remeasured at December 31, 2024, given that the August Convertible Debentures were fully settled (December 31, 2023 - $1,207,163; October 31, 2023 - $1,264,378).
12. | Share Capital and Shares Issuable |
The Company was previously authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares at no par value and an unlimited number of preferred shares issuable in series.
Effective June 24, 2024, the Company completed the Share Reorganization to redesignate its existing class of common shares without par value in the Company’s capital as subordinate voting shares ("SV Shares") and a create a new class of unlisted multiple voting shares ("MV Shares"). As of December 31, 2024, total subordinate shares outstanding were 222,446,113, in which all MV Shares have been converted into SV Shares.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the following share transactions occurred:
12.1 | 3,686,308 Subordinate Voting Shares Issued for Option Exercise |
The Company issued 3,686,308 subordinate voting shares with an aggregate fair value of $633,912 as holders opted to convert their options.
12.2 | 2,413,535 Subordinate Voting Shares Issued to Fully Settle the December Convertible Debentures |
The Company issued 2,413,525 subordinate voting shares with an aggregate fair value of $1,392,072, as holders opted to convert their convertible debentures.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
12.3 | 5,388,062 Subordinate Voting Shares Issued to Partially Settle July Convertible Debentures |
The Company issued 5,388,062 subordinate voting shares with an aggregate fair value of $3,512,952 to certain holders who opted to convert their convertible debentures.
12.4 | 5,682,083 Subordinate Voting Shares Issued to Fully Settle August Convertible Debentures |
The Company issued 5,682,083 subordinate voting shares with an aggregate fair value of $3,836,588, as all holders opted to convert their convertible debentures.
12.5 | 23,270,249 Subordinate Voting Shares Issued for Warrant Exercise |
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued 23,270,249 subordinate voting shares for total proceeds of $4,657,460 gross of issuance costs of $126,914.
The Company issued 6,716,499 subordinate voting shares for total proceeds of $1,239,446 relating to the December Convertible Debentures which had a warrant strike price of CAD$0.25 per share.
The Company issued 13,737,500 subordinate voting shares for total proceeds of $2,836,445 relating to July Convertible Debentures, which had a warrant strike price of CAD$0.28 per share.
The Company also issued 2,816,250 subordinate voting shares for total proceeds of $581,569 relating to the August Convertible Debentures which had a warrant strike price of CAD$0.28 per share.
12.6 | Share Reorganization |
On June 24, 2024, the Company completed the Share Reorganization as approved by the Company’s shareholders at its annual and special meeting. Pursuant to the Share Reorganization, the Company amended its articles to redesignate its existing class of common shares without par value in the capital of the Company as SV Shares and created a new class of unlisted MV Shares. The SV Shares can be converted into MV Shares at a conversion ratio of 1,000:1, and the MV Shares carry 1,000 votes per share.
During the two months ended December 31, 2023, no share transactions occurred.
During the year ended October 31, 2023, the following share transactions occurred:
12.7 | 200,000 Subordinate Voting Shares Issued to Settle Shares Issuable |
On January 10, 2023, the Company issued 200,000 subordinate voting shares with an aggregate fair value of $35,806, which was reported as issuable as at October 31, 2022, which represented a portion of consideration for the acquisition of Golden Harvests.
12.8 | 10,151,250 Subordinate Voting Shares Issued to Settle Convertible Debentures |
On July 13, 2023, the Company issued 10,151,250 subordinate voting shares with an aggregate fair value of $2,428,656, as holders opted to convert their convertible debentures.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
12.9 | 1,022,025 Subordinate Voting Shares Issued to Settle Convertible Debentures |
On August 30, 2023, the Company issued 1,022,025 subordinate voting shares with an aggregate fair value of $270,133, as holders opted to convert their convertible debentures.
13. | Warrants |
The following table summarizes the warrant activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023:
Number | Weighted Average Exercise Price (CAD$) |
|||||||
Balance – October 31, 2022 | 33,510,696 | 0.280 | ||||||
Issuance pursuant to the December Convertible Debentures (Note 11.1) | 6,716,499 | 0.250 | ||||||
Issuance pursuant to the July Convertible Debentures (Note 11.2) | 13,737,500 | 0.280 | ||||||
Issuance pursuant to the August Convertible Debentures (Note 11.2) | 2,816,250 | 0.280 | ||||||
Issued pursuant to the Consulting Agreement with Vireo Growth Inc. (Note 13.2) | 8,500,000 | 0.225 | ||||||
Expiration of warrants pursuant to February 2021 subscriptions | (8,200,000 | ) | 0.200 | |||||
Expiration of warrants pursuant to the Offering (Special Warrant issue) | (23,162,579 | ) | 0.300 | |||||
Expiration of warrants pursuant to the termination agreement to acquire operation control of certain assets in Michigan | (2,148,117 | ) | 0.440 | |||||
Balance – December 31, and October 31, 2023 | 31,770,249 | 0.230 | ||||||
Conversion to common shares pursuant to the December Convertible Debentures | (6,716,499 | ) | 0.250 | |||||
Conversion to common shares pursuant to the July Convertible Debentures | (13,737,500 | ) | 0.280 | |||||
Conversion to common shares pursuant to the August Convertible Debentures | (2,816,250 | ) | 0.280 | |||||
Forfeit and return of cancellation of warrants pursuant to termination of Consulting Agreement with Vireo Growth Inc. (Note 13.2) | (4,500,000 | ) | 0.230 | |||||
Balance – December 31, 2024 | 4,000,000 | 0.225 |
As at December 31, 2024, the following warrants were issued and outstanding
Exercise price (CAD$) | Warrants outstanding | Life (years) | Expiry date | |||||||
0.225 | 4,000,000 | 3.76 | October 05, 2028 | |||||||
0.225 | 4,000,000 | 3.76 |
As at December 31, 2023, the following warrants were issued and outstanding:
Exercise price (CAD$) | Warrants outstanding | Life (years) | Expiry date | |||||||
0.250 | 6,716,499 | 1.92 | December 2, 2025 | |||||||
0.280 | 13,737,500 | 2.53 | July 13, 2026 | |||||||
0.280 | 2,816,250 | 2.63 | August 17, 2026 | |||||||
0.225 | 8,500,000 | 4.77 | October 05, 2028 | |||||||
0.290 | 31,770,249 | 3.01 |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
As at October 31, 2023, the following warrants were issued and outstanding:
Exercise price (CAD$) | Warrants outstanding | Life (years) | Expiry date | |||||||
0.250 | 6,716,499 | 2.09 | December 2, 2025 | |||||||
0.280 | 13,737,500 | 2.70 | July 13, 2026 | |||||||
0.280 | 2,816,250 | 2.80 | August 17, 2026 | |||||||
0.330 | 8,500,000 | 4.93 | October 05, 2028 | |||||||
0.290 | 31,770,249 | 3.18 |
13.1 | Agent Warrants |
On March 5, 2021, as consideration for the services rendered the Agent to the Offering (a brokered private placement of special warrants), the Company issued to the Agent an aggregate of 1,127,758 Broker Warrants of the Company exercisable to acquire 1,127,758 Compensation Options for no additional consideration. As consideration for certain advisory services provided in connection with the Offering, the Company issued to the Agent an aggregate of 113,500 Advisory Warrants exercisable to acquire 113,500 Compensation Options for no additional consideration. The Broker Warrants and Advisory Warrants are collectively referred to as the Agent Warrants.
Each Compensation Option entitled the holder thereof to purchase one Compensation Unit of the Company at the Issue Price of CAD$0.225 for a period of twenty-four (24) months. Each Compensation Unit was comprised of one common share and one Compensation Warrant. Each Compensation Warrant entitled the holder thereof to purchase one common share in the capital of the Company at a price of CAD$0.30 for twenty-four (24) months. The Agent Warrants expired on March 5, 2023.
13.2 | Vireo Growth Consulting Agreement |
The Consulting Agreement with Vireo Growth was executed as of May 24, 2023, whereby GR Unlimited will support Vireo Growth in the optimization of its cannabis flower products, with a particular focus on improving the quality and yield of top-grade “A” cannabis flower across its various operating markets, starting with Maryland and Minnesota.
As part of this strategic agreement, Vireo Growth was obligated to issue 10,000,000 warrants to purchase 10,000,000 subordinate voting shares of Vireo Growth to the Company, with a strike price equal to CAD$0.317 (US$0.233), being a 25.0 percent premium to the 10-day volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of Vireo Growth’s subordinate voting shares prior to the effective date of the consulting agreement. Similarly, the Company issued 8,500,000 warrants to purchase 8,500,000 subordinate voting shares of the Company to Vireo Growth, with a strike price equal to CAD$0.225 (US$0.166), being a 25.0 percent premium to the 10-day VWAP of the Company’s subordinate voting shares prior to the effective date of the consulting agreement.
On October 11, 2024, the Company announced the termination of the consulting agreement with Vireo Growth. As consideration for the early termination, Vireo Growth forfeited and returned for cancellation 4,500,000 of the 8,500,000 share purchase warrants in Grown Rogue International Inc. that are held by Vireo Growth at a CAD$0.225 strike price. Additionally, Vireo Growth was required to pay the Company a termination fee of US$800,000 in cash. Vireo has the option of deferring the cash payment by making 4 quarterly payments of US$250,000. Grown Rogue also received its full consulting fee for the work performed in Q3 2024 and retained its 10,000,000 warrants in Vireo Growth Inc. On October 18, 2024, the Company received the termination fee of $800,000 in cash in accordance with the Consulting Agreement.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
The Company first measured and recognized the fair value ($1,232,253) of the warrants using a Black-Scholes option pricing model as of the warrants’ deemed issuance date, which was the effective date of the Consulting Agreement (May 24, 2023). The Company and Vireo Growth issued and exchanged the warrants on October 5, 2023, at which time the carrying value ($1,232,253) of the warrants issued and received was recorded to equity and Warrants Asset, respectively.
The Warrants Asset is remeasured at fair value through profit and loss at each reporting period using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value of the Warrants Asset at December 31, 2024, was estimated to be $4,855,795 December 31, 2023 - $1,761,382; October 31, 2023 - $1,361,366) using the following assumptions:
Expected (strike) price | 0.317 | ||
Risk-free interest rate | 2.92% | ||
Expected life | 3.76 years | ||
Expected volatility | 119% |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
14. | Stock Options and Restricted Stock Units (“RSU”) |
14.1 | Stock Options |
The following table summarizes the stock option movements for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023:
Number | Exercise price (CAD$) |
|||||||
Balance – October 31, 2022 | 4,910,000 | 0.18 | ||||||
Granted to employees | 3,650,000 | 0.15 | ||||||
Granted to employees | 400,000 | 0.30 | ||||||
Granted to service providers | 2,750,000 | 0.15 | ||||||
Expiration of options to employees | (430,000 | ) | 0.15 | |||||
Expiration of options to employees | (75,000 | ) | 0.22 | |||||
Balance – October 31, 2023 | 11,205,000 | 0.17 | ||||||
Granted to employees | 100,000 | 0.39 | ||||||
Granted to service providers | 500,000 | 0.39 | ||||||
Expiration of options to employees | (5,000 | ) | 0.15 | |||||
Balance – December 31, 2023 | 11,800,000 | 0.18 | ||||||
Granted to employees | 4,945,000 | 0.84 | ||||||
Granted to employees | 500,000 | 0.93 | ||||||
Granted to service providers | 1,910,000 | 0.84 | ||||||
Options exercised into subordinate voting shares | (3,765,000 | ) | 0.15 | |||||
Expiration of options employees | (25,000 | ) | 0.15 | |||||
Balance – December 31, 2024 | 15,365,000 | 0.51 |
14.1.1 | Stock Options Granted |
During the year ended December 31, 2024, 7,355,000 options were granted to employees and service providers (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 – 600,000; for the year ended October 31, 2023 – 6,800,000).
The fair value of the options granted during the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately $2,511,355 (CAD$3,609,144), which was estimated at the grant dates based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model, using the following assumptions:
Expected dividend yield | Nil% | ||
Risk-free interest rate | 3.78% | ||
Expected life | 3.02 years | ||
Expected volatility | 86% |
The vesting terms of options granted during the year ended December 31, 2024, are set out in the table below:
Number granted | Vesting terms | ||
50,000 | 100% of the options vest on August 31, 2025 | ||
7,305,000 | 1/3 of the Options vest on each of December 31, 2024, 2025 and 2026 | ||
7,355,000 |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
The vesting terms of options granted during the two months ended December 31, 2023, are set out in the table below:
Number granted | Vesting terms | ||
100,000 | 50% on one year anniversary of grant date, 50% on second anniversary of grant date | ||
500,000 | Monthly over a year | ||
600,000 |
The vesting terms of options granted during the year ended October 31, 2023, are set out in the table below:
Number granted | Vesting terms | ||
200,000 | 1/3 on each anniversary of grant date | ||
200,000 | 50% on one year anniversary of grant date, 50% on second anniversary of grant date | ||
400,000 | Fully vested on grant date | ||
6,000,000 | Vest on one year anniversary of grant date | ||
6,800,000 |
14.1.2 | Stock Options Issued and Outstanding |
As at December 31, 2024, the following stock options were issued and outstanding
Exercise price (CAD$) |
Options outstanding |
Number exercisable |
Remaining Contractual Life (years) |
Expiry period | |||||||||||||
0.30 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 0.33 | April 2025 | |||||||||||||
0.16 | 1,150,000 | 1,150,000 | 0.40 | May 2025 | |||||||||||||
0.15 | 85,000 | 85,000 | 0.85 | November 2025 | |||||||||||||
0.15 | 300,000 | 300,000 | 1.30 | April 2026 | |||||||||||||
0.15 | 4,475,000 | 4,475,000 | 2.03 | January 2027 | |||||||||||||
0.84 | 5,380,000 | 1,776,656 | 2.67 | August 2027 | |||||||||||||
0.30 | 400,000 | 116,666 | 2.70 | September 2027 | |||||||||||||
0.39 | 600,000 | 550,000 | 2.88 | November 2027 | |||||||||||||
0.84 | 75,000 | 24,999 | 3.67 | August 2028 | |||||||||||||
0.93 | 500,000 | - | 4.00 | December 2028 | |||||||||||||
0.84 | 1,400,000 | 466,666 | 4.67 | August 2029 | |||||||||||||
0.51 | 15,365,000 | 9,944,987 | 2.36 |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
As at December 31, 2023, the following stock options were issued and outstanding:
Exercise price (CAD$) |
Options outstanding |
Number exercisable |
Remaining Contractual Life (years) |
Expiry period | |||||||||||||
0.15 | 1,840,000 | 1,777,500 | 0.5 | July 2024 | |||||||||||||
0.15 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 0.9 | November 2024 | |||||||||||||
0.30 | 1,000,000 | 850,000 | 1.3 | April 2025 | |||||||||||||
0.16 | 1,150,000 | 1,150,000 | 1.4 | May 2025 | |||||||||||||
0.15 | 85,000 | 85,000 | 1.8 | November 2025 | |||||||||||||
0.15 | 300,000 | 150,000 | 2.3 | April 2026 | |||||||||||||
0.15 | 6,225,000 | 400,000 | 3.0 | January 2027 | |||||||||||||
0.30 | 400,000 | - | 3.7 | September 2027 | |||||||||||||
0.39 | 600,000 | 41,666 | 3.9 | November 2027 | |||||||||||||
0.18 | 11,800,000 | 4,654,166 | 2.3 |
As at October 31, 2023, the following stock options were issued and outstanding:
Exercise price (CAD$) |
Options outstanding |
Number exercisable |
Remaining Contractual Life (years) |
Expiry period | |||||||||||||
0.15 | 1,845,000 | 1,782,500 | 0.7 | July 2024 | |||||||||||||
0.15 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 1.1 | November 2024 | |||||||||||||
0.30 | 1,000,000 | 850,000 | 1.5 | April 2025 | |||||||||||||
0.16 | 1,150,000 | 1,150,000 | 1.6 | May 2025 | |||||||||||||
0.15 | 85,000 | 85,000 | 2.0 | November 2025 | |||||||||||||
0.15 | 300,000 | 150,000 | 2.5 | April 2026 | |||||||||||||
0.15 | 6,225,000 | 400,000 | 3.2 | January 2027 | |||||||||||||
0.30 | 400,000 | - | 3.9 | September 2027 | |||||||||||||
0.17 | 11,205,000 | 4,617,500 | 2.4 |
14.2 | Restricted Stock Units |
The following table summarizes the restricted stock units movements for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023:
Number | Exercise price (CAD$) |
|||||||
Balance – December 31, and October 31, 2023 | - | - | ||||||
Granted to service providers | 454,200 | 0.83 | ||||||
Granted to employees | 271,500 | 0.91 | ||||||
Balance – December 31, 2024 | 725,700 | 0.86 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
14.2.1 | Restricted Stock Units Granted |
During the year ended December 31, 2024, 1,960,075 restricted stock units were approved. Of these, 725,700 restricted stock units were granted during the year ended December 31, 2024. Subsequent to the date of the balance sheet, the remaining 1,234,375 restricted stock units were granted (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 – nil; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - nil).
The fair value of the restricted stock units granted during the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately $445,971 (CAD$624,051).
The vesting terms of the restricted stock units granted during the year ended December 31, 2024, are set out in the table below:
Number granted | Vesting terms | ||
291,700 | 100% of the RSUs vest on January 1, 2025 | ||
60,000 | 100% of the RSUs vest on December 31, 2025 | ||
374,000 | 100% of the RSUs vest on January 1, 2026 | ||
725,700 |
There were no restricted stock units issued during the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023.
14.3 | Restricted Stock Units Issued and Outstanding |
Exercise price (CAD$) |
Restricted Stock Units outstanding |
Remaining Contractual Life (years) |
Vesting End Date | ||||||||||
0.83 | 80,200 | 0.00 | January 01, 2025 | ||||||||||
0.83 | 374,000 | 1.00 | January 01, 2026 | ||||||||||
0.91 | 211,500 | 0.00 | January 01, 2025 | ||||||||||
0.91 | 60,000 | 1.00 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
0.86 | 725,700 | 0.60 |
There were no restricted stock units outstanding during the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
15. | Changes in Non-Cash Working Capital |
The changes to the Company’s non-cash working capital for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023, are as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
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$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Accounts receivable | 46,078 | 466,434 | (465,465 | ) | ||||||||
Inventory and biological assets | (192,837 | ) | (344,311 | ) | (767,636 | ) | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (443,673 | ) | (27,549 | ) | (40,513 | ) | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 680,871 | (1,115,128 | ) | 569,451 | ||||||||
Income tax payable | 1,033,789 | 507,332 | 55,024 | |||||||||
Uncertain tax position liability | 269,883 | - | - | |||||||||
Unearned revenue | - | - | (28,024 | ) | ||||||||
Total | 1,394,111 | (513,222 | ) | (677,163 | ) |
16. | Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
17. | Related Party Transactions |
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023, the Company incurred the following related party transactions.
17.1 | Transactions with Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) |
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, GRU Properties, the Company leases an outdoor grow property located in Trail, Oregon (“Trail”), owned by the Company’s President and CEO. The lease was extended during the year ended October 31, 2021, with a term through December 31, 2025. Lease charges of $72,000 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 – $12,000; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $72,000) were incurred for the year ended December 31, 2024. The lease liability for Trail at December 31, 2024, was $68,074 (December 31, 2023 - $129,401; October 31, 2023 - $139,014).
During the year ended October 31, 2021, the Company leased an outdoor post-harvest facility located in Medford, Oregon (“Lars”), a facility which is beneficially owned by the CEO, with a term through June 30, 2026. Lease charges for Lars of $196,691 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $31,827; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $190,035) were incurred for the year ended December 31, 2024. The lease liability for Lars at December 31, 2024, was $284,728 (December 31, 2023 - $445,708; October 31, 2023 - $470,134).
During the year ended October 31, 2021, the CEO leased equipment to the Company, which had a balance due of $Nil at December 31, 2024 and 2023 (October 31, 2023 - $Nil). Lease payments of $nil were made against the equipment leases during the year ended December 31, 2024, and the two months ended December 31, 2023 (October 31, 2023 - $9,971).
Leases liabilities payable to the CEO were $352,802 in aggregate at December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023 - $575,109; October 31, 2023 - $609,148), which are included in the lease liabilities balance of the Company as per Note 7.
During the year ended October 31, 2023, the Company, through GR Unlimited, acquired 87% of the membership units of Canopy from the CEO. All payments necessary for GR Unlimited to exercise its option to acquire 87% of Canopy were equal to payments made by Canopy to purchase a controlling 60% interest of Golden Harvests for aggregate consideration of $1,007,719 comprised of 1,025,000 subordinate voting shares of the Company with a fair value of $158,181 and cash payments of $849,536. Following GR Unlimited’s acquisition of 87% of the membership units of Canopy in January of 2023, Canopy became owned 87% by GR Unlimited; 7.5% by officers and directors; and 5.5% by the CEO. (Also see Note 23.1).
During April 2024, the Company, through GR Unlimited, acquired the remaining 13% of the membership units in Canopy. As part of this transaction, the Company purchased the CEO’s 5.5% membership interest in Canopy. The consideration due to the CEO is comprised of an upfront cash payment of $66,000 and deferred cash payments of $264,000. This balance is included in business acquisition payable (also see Note 5.1).
17.2 | Transactions with Spouse of CEO |
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company incurred expenses of $109,998 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $24,039; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $98,846) for salary paid to the spouse of the CEO. At December 31, 2024, accounts and accrued liabilities payable to this individual were $3,846 (December 31, 2023 - $3,846; October 31, 2023 - $2,692).
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the spouse of the CEO exercised 500,000 stock options into subordinate voting shares. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company also issued 300,000 stock options. Subsequent to the date of balance sheet, the Company issued 15,000 restricted stock units. During the year ended October 31, 2023, the spouse of the CEO was granted 500,000 stock options. During the year ended December 31, 2024, stock options and restricted stock units expense for the spouse of the CEO was $46,847 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $5,144; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $25,008).
17.3 | Transactions with Michigan General Manager (‘GM”) |
Through its subsidiary, Golden Harvests, the Company leased Morton, owned by the Company’s GM, that is located in Michigan (“Morton”), with a lease term through December 2029. Lease charges of $216,000 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $32,000; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $180,000) were incurred during the year ended December 31, 2024. The lease liability of Morton at December 31, 2024, was $1,199,697 (December 31, 2023 - $350,668; October 31, 2023 - $377,043). This lease balance is included in the lease liabilities balance of the Company as per Note 7.
Through its subsidiary, Golden Harvests, the Company also leased Morton annex located in Michigan, which is owned by the Company’s GM. The lease term was extended during the two months ended December 31, 2023, through November 2024. Lease charges of $250,000 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $330,000; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $740,000) were incurred during the year ended December 31, 2024. The lease liability of Morton Annex at December 31, 2024, was $nil (December 31, 2023 - $239,871; October 31, 2023 - $29,774). This lease balance is included in the lease liabilities balance of the Company as per Note 7.
During April 2024, the Company, through Canopy, acquired an additional 20% of the membership units in Golden Harvest from the GM for aggregate consideration of $1,644,695, which is included in the business acquisition payable balance of the Company as per Note 5, comprised of deferred cash payments of $2,000,000 plus true-up amounts. Distributions of $530,000 were paid to the GM during the year ended December 31, 2024 and true-up amounts of $530,000 were paid to the GM.
17.4 | Transactions with Key Management Personnel |
Key management personnel consist of the President and CEO; the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), GM and Senior Vice President (“SVP”) of the Company. The compensation to key management is presented in the following table:
Year ended | Two months ended | Year ended | ||||||||||
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Salaries and consulting fees | 1,199,069 | 240,105 | 880,195 | |||||||||
Royalty fees paid to GM | 263,000 | - | - | |||||||||
Stock options and restricted stock units expense | 373,683 | 32,894 | 161,422 | |||||||||
Total | 1,835,752 | 272,999 | 1,041,617 |
* | SVP’s effective last day was December 31, 2023. |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
Stock options granted to key management personnel and close family members of key management personnel include the following. During the year ended December 31, 2024, 1,400,000 options were granted to the CEO; 170,000 options granted to the CFO, and 300,000 options granted to the GM. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the CFO exercised 1,000,000 stock options into subordinate voting shares. During the two months ended December 31, 2023, no options were granted to key management personnel. During the year ended October 31, 2023, 1,500,000 options were granted to the CEO; 750,000 options were granted to the CFO; 750,000 options were granted to the SVP; and 175,000 options to the GM.
During the year ended October 31, 2023, the SVP purchased December 2022 Convertible Debentures with a principal balance of $50,000 and was issued 167,912 December Warrants.
During the two months ended December 31, 2023, the SVP converted the $50,000 convertible debentures and exercised the 167,912 December Warrants. This resulted in the issuance of 336,775 subordinate voting shares at a price of CAD$0.20 per share in accordance with the December Convertible Debentures, in addition to the issuance of 167,912 subordinate voting shares at an exercise price of $0.25 CAD per subordinate voting share upon the exercise of the December Warrants.
During the year ended October 31, 2023, the Company issued 200,000 subordinate voting shares to the GM, which represented a portion of consideration for the acquisition of Golden Harvests.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, 333,900 restricted stock units were granted to the CEO (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 – nil; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - nil). Subsequent to the date of balance sheet, 781,250 restricted stock units were granted to the CEO and 93,750 restricted stock units were granted to the CFO.
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and lease liabilities due to key management at December 31, 2024, totaled $1,834,412, of which $1,552,499 is included in lease liabilities as per Note 7, and $281,913 is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as per Note 18.5 (December 31, 2023 - $1,230,808 of which $1,165,648 is included in lease liabilities as per Note 7 and $65,160 in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as per Note 18.5; October 31, 2023 - $1,118,763 of which $1,015,965 is included in lease liabilities as per Note 7 and $102,798 is included in accounts payables and accrued liabilities as per Note 18.5).
17.5 | Debt Balances and Movements with Related Parties |
The following table sets out portions of debt pertaining to related parties which are included in business acquisition payable (see note 5):
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
CEO | SVP | Director | GM | Total | ||||||||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||
Balance – October 31, 2022 | 46,799 | 93,603 | 140,404 | 360,000 | 640,806 | |||||||||||||||
Interest | 15,649 | 31,297 | 46,947 | 64,800 | 158,693 | |||||||||||||||
Payments | (55,778 | ) | (111,555 | ) | (167,333 | ) | (64,800 | ) | (399,466 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance – October 31, 2023 | 6,670 | 13,345 | 20,018 | 360,000 | 400,033 | |||||||||||||||
Interest | 399 | 794 | 1,190 | 10,800 | 13,183 | |||||||||||||||
Payments | (7,069 | ) | (14,139 | ) | (21,208 | ) | (10,800 | ) | (53,216 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2023 | - | - | - | 360,000 | 360,000 | |||||||||||||||
Borrowed | 264,000 | - | 120,000 | 1,134,952 | 1,518,952 | |||||||||||||||
Interest | 7,981 | - | 3,628 | 802,841 | 814,450 | |||||||||||||||
Payments | (48,839 | ) | - | (22,200 | ) | (594,800 | ) | (665,839 | ) | |||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2024 | 223,142 | - | 101,428 | 1,702,993 | 2,027,563 |
Pursuant to the loan and related agreements transacted during the year ended October 31, 2020, the CEO, SVP, and a director obtained 5.5%; 1%; and 2.5% of GR Michigan, respectively; third parties obtained 4% as part of the agreements, such that GR Michigan has a 13% non-controlling interest (Note 23.1). These parties, except the CEO, obtained the same interests in Canopy; the CEO obtained 92.5% of Canopy Management, of which 87% was acquired by the Company in January 2023 (Note 23.2); all payments necessary for the Company to exercise its option to acquire 87% of Canopy were equal to payments made by Canopy to purchase a controlling 60% interest of Golden Harvests. Interest payments of $64,800 were made on the business acquisition consideration payable of $360,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $10,400; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $64,800). (Alse see Note 5.2).
Pursuant to the Canopy purchase agreement executed on April 24, 2024, the Company, through GR Unlimited, acquired the remaining 13% of the membership units in Canopy. As part of this transaction, the Company purchased a 5.5% membership interest in Canopy from the CEO, comprised of an upfront cash payment of $66,000 and deferred cash payments of $264,000. Additionally, the Company purchased a 2.5% membership interest in Canopy from a Director, comprised of an upfront cash payment of $30,000 and deferred cash payments of $120,000. The deferred cash payments are to be paid in 48 equal installments with a 5.21% interest rate applied.
Principal payments of $40,277 and interest payments of $8,562 were made on the business acquisition consideration payable ($264,000) due to the CEO for the year ended December 31, 2024 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023 - $nil). Principal payments of $18,308 and interest payments of $3,892 were made on the business acquisition consideration payable ($120,000) due to the Director for the year ended December 31, 2024 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023 - $nil). (Also see Note 5.1).
During April 2024, the Company, through Canopy, acquired an additional 20% of the membership units in Golden Harvest from the GM for aggregate present value consideration of $2,342,207, comprised of deferred cash payments of $2,000,0000 plus true-up amounts. Pursuant to the purchase agreement executed on April 24, 2024, the deferred cash payments are to be paid in thirteen quarterly installments beginning on January 1, 2025. True-up payments of $530,000 were made on the business acquisition consideration payable of $1,134,952 for the year ended December 31, 2024 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023 - $nil). (Also see Note 5.2).
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
17.6 | Transactions with Directors |
During the year ended December 31, 2024, options of 250,000 were exercised into subordinate voting shares by an independent Director. Options of 510,000 were also granted to independent Directors during the year ended December 31, 2024. During the two months ended December 31, 2023, no options were granted to independent directors. During the year ended October 31, 2023, 1,250,000 stock options were granted to three board of directors.
Restricted stock units of 120,300 were also granted to independent Directors during the year ended December 31, 2024. Subsequent to the date of balance sheet, 281,250 restricted stock units were granted to independent Directors. During the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023, no restricted stock units were granted to independent Directors.
Compensation to the board of directors during the year ended December 31, 2024, was $78,000, (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 – $3,000; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $18,000).
17.7 | Transactions with ABCO Garden State, LLC |
Please see Note 6.2 for transactions relating to Investment in ABCO and Notes 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.3.3 and 6.3.4 for promissory notes executed to ABCO.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, GR Unlimited charged fees of $729,400 to ABCO under its consulting agreement (see note 2.6.2) which is included as part of the Company’s service revenues (see note 22).
18. | Financial Instruments |
18.1 | Market Risk (Including Interest Rate Risk, Currency Risk and Other Price Risk) |
Market risk is the risk that the fair value or cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market prices. Market risk reflects interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risks.
18.1.1 | Interest Rate Risk |
At December 31, 2024, and 2023 and October 31, 2023, the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk relates to long term debt and finance lease obligations; each of these items bear interest at a fixed rate, except for one of its long-term debt which carries a floating rate of interest (see Note 10.6).
18.1.2 | Currency Risk |
As at December 31, 2024, the Company had a portion of its accounts payable and accrued liabilities denominated in Canadian dollars which amounted to CAD$172,795 (December 31, 2023 - CAD$155,679; October 31, 2023 – CAD$190,169). The Company is exposed to the risk of fluctuation in the rate of exchange between the Canadian Dollar and the United States Dollar.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
18.1.3 | Other Price Risk |
Other price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices, other than those arising from interest rate risk or foreign currency risk and a change in the price of cannabis. The Company is not exposed to significant other price risk.
18.2 | Credit Risk |
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a loss for the other party by failing to pay for its obligation.
Credit risk to the Company is derived from cash and trade accounts receivable. The Company places its cash in deposit with United States financial institutions. The Company has established a policy to mitigate the risk of loss related to granting customer credit by primarily selling on a cash-on-delivery basis.
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash deposits. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000. At December 31, 2024, December 31, 2023, and October 31, 2023, the Company had $3,932,221, $6,054,579 and $8,108,247 in excess of the FDIC insured limit, respectively.
Accounts receivable primarily consist of trade accounts receivable and sales tax receivable. 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 is assessed on a case-by-case basis and a provision is recorded where required.
The carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable, notes receivable and prepaid expenses and other assets represent the Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk; the balances of these accounts are summarized in the following table:
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Cash | 4,682,221 | 6,804,579 | 8,858,247 | |||||||||
Accounts receivable | 1,596,912 | 1,642,990 | 2,109,424 | |||||||||
Notes receivable | 9,803,604 | 2,449,122 | 1,430,526 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 864,009 | 420,336 | 392,787 | |||||||||
Total | 16,946,746 | 11,317,027 | 12,790,984 |
The allowance for doubtful accounts at December 31, 2024, was $420,614 (December 31, 2023 - $373,393; October 31, 2023 - $165,347).
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
As at December 31, 2024, and 2023, and October 31, 2023, the Company’s trade accounts receivable were aged as follows:
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Current | 624,736 | 604,920 | 1,079,657 | |||||||||
1-30 days | 429,973 | 568,445 | 475,909 | |||||||||
31 days older | 836,332 | 732,981 | 616,574 | |||||||||
Total trade accounts receivable | 1,891,041 | 1,906,346 | 2,172,140 | |||||||||
GST/HST | 126,485 | 110,037 | 102,631 | |||||||||
Provision for bad debt | (420,614 | ) | (373,393 | ) | (165,347 | ) | ||||||
Total accounts receivable | 1,596,912 | 1,642,990 | 2,109,424 |
Major customers are defined as customers that each individually account for greater than 10% of the Company’s annual revenues. During the year ended December 31, 2024, there was no major customer that accounted for greater than 10% of revenues (for the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023 – no major customer accounted for over 10% of revenues). There was no customer with an accounts receivable balance greater than 10% at December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023 – one customer with an accounts receivable balance greater than 10%; October 31, 2023 – nil).
18.3 | Liquidity Risk |
Liquidity risk is the risk that an entity will have difficulties in paying its financial liabilities.
The Company’s approach to managing liquidity risk is to ensure that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet liabilities when they become due. At December 31, 2024, December 31, 2023, and October 31, 2023, the Company’s working capital accounts were as follows:
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Cash | 4,682,221 | 6,804,579 | 8,858,247 | |||||||||
Current assets excluding cash | 15,974,954 | 8,807,958 | 8,563,290 | |||||||||
Total current assets | 20,657,175 | 15,612,537 | 17,421,537 | |||||||||
Current liabilities | (5,515,809 | ) | (4,298,684 | ) | (5,195,681 | ) | ||||||
Working capital | 15,141,366 | 11,313,853 | 12,225,856 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
The contractual maturities of the Company’s liabilities occur over the next five years are as follows:
Year 1 | Over 1 Year - 3 Years |
Over 3 Years - 5 Years |
||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 2,107,619 | - | - | |||||||||
Lease liabilities | 736,453 | 1,294,125 | 3,181,365 | |||||||||
Convertible debentures | - | - | 2,459,924 | |||||||||
Debt | 227,679 | 1,001,681 | - | |||||||||
Business acquisition consideration payable | 536,881 | 1,693,540 | - | |||||||||
Total | 3,608,632 | 3,989,346 | 5,641,289 |
18.4 | Fair Values |
The carrying amounts for the Company’s cash, accounts receivable, prepaid and other assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, current portions of debt and debentures payable, unearned revenue, and interest payable approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these items.
18.5 | Fair Value Hierarchy |
A number of the Company’s accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair value for both financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities. The Company has an established framework, which includes team members who have overall responsibility for overseeing all significant fair value measurements, including Level 3 fair values. When measuring the fair value of an asset or liability, the Company uses observable market data as far as possible. The Company regularly assesses significant unobservable inputs and valuation adjustments. Fair values are categorized into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows:
Level 1: unadjusted quoted prices 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 or liability, either directly or indirectly; or
Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
The carrying values of the financial assets and liabilities at December 31, 2024, are summarized in the following table:
Level in fair value hierarchy |
FVTPL | ||||||
$ | |||||||
Financial Assets: | |||||||
Biological asset | Level 2 | 1,554,622 | |||||
Warrants asset | Level 2 | 4,855,795 | |||||
Financial Liabilities: | |||||||
Derivative liabilities | Level 2 | 12,504,175 |
During the year ended December 31, 2024, there were no transfers of amounts between levels.
The carrying values of the financial assets and liabilities at December 31, 2023, are summarized in the following table:
Level in fair value hierarchy |
FVTPL | ||||||
$ | |||||||
Financial Assets: | |||||||
Biological asset | Level 2 | 1,723,342 | |||||
Warrants asset | Level 2 | 1,761,382 | |||||
Financial Liabilities: | |||||||
Derivative liabilities | Level 2 | 7,471,519 |
During the two months ended December 31, 2023, there were no transfers of amounts between levels.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
The carrying values of the financial assets and liabilities at October 31, 2023, are summarized in the following table:
Level in fair value hierarchy |
FVTPL | ||||||
$ | |||||||
Financial Assets: | |||||||
Biological asset | Level 2 | 1,566,822 | |||||
Warrants asset | Level 2 | 1,361,366 | |||||
Financial Liabilities: | |||||||
Derivative liabilities | Level 2 | 7,808,500 |
During the year ended October 31, 2023, there were no transfers of amounts between levels.
19. | General and Administrative Expenses |
General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023, are as follows:
Year ended | Two months ended | Year ended | ||||||||||
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Office, banking, travel, and overheads | 1,859,704 | 470,821 | 1,960,696 | |||||||||
Professional services | 1,544,701 | 59,701 | 585,342 | |||||||||
Salaries and benefits | 6,670,955 | 906,831 | 3,919,839 | |||||||||
Total | 10,075,360 | 1,437,353 | 6,465,877 |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
20. | Income Taxes |
As the Company operates in the legal cannabis industry, certain subsidiaries of the Company are subject to the limits of Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) Section 280E for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Under IRC Section 280E, these subsidiaries are generally only allowed to deduct expenses directly related to cost of goods sold. This results in permanent differences between ordinary and necessary business expenses deemed non-allowable under IRC Section 280E. Therefore, the effective tax rate can be highly variable and may not necessarily correlate with pre-tax income or loss recognized for financial reporting purposes.
The Company is treated as a U.S. corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes under IRC Section 7874 and is subject to U.S. federal income tax on its worldwide income. However, for Canadian tax purposes, the Company, regardless of any application of IRC Section 7874, is treated as a Canadian resident company for Canadian income tax purposes as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada). As a result, the Company is subject to taxation both in Canada and the United States. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is management’s expectation that the Company’s activities will be conducted in such a manner that income from operations will not be subjected to double taxation. The Company is also subject to state income taxation in various state jurisdictions in the United States. The Company’s income tax is accounted for in accordance with IAS 12 - Income Taxes.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023, income tax expense consisted of:
Year ended December 31, |
Two months ended December 31, |
Year ended October 31, |
||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Current expense: | ||||||||||||
Federal | 2,016,441 | 122,715 | 498,435 | |||||||||
State | 493,207 | 29,933 | 68,861 | |||||||||
Adjustment to prior years provision versus statutory tax returns | - | 6,827 | 273,994 | |||||||||
Total current expense: | 2,509,648 | 159,475 | 841,290 | |||||||||
Deferred expense (benefit): | ||||||||||||
Federal | (635,630 | ) | 184,510 | (1,354,696 | ) | |||||||
State | (178,193 | ) | 39,554 | (389,828 | ) | |||||||
Change in unrecognized deductible temporary differences | - | - | 1,274,166 | |||||||||
Total deferred (benefit) expense: | (813,823 | ) | 224,064 | (470,358 | ) | |||||||
Total income tax expense | 1,695,825 | 383,539 | 370,932 |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
The difference between the income tax expense and the expected income taxes based on the statutory tax rate applied to income (loss) before income tax are as follows:
Year ended | Two months ended | Year ended | ||||||||||
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
(Loss) gain from operations before taxes and NCI | (9,000,969 | ) | 1,055,966 | (291,388 | ) | |||||||
Statutory tax rates | 21.00 | % | 27.37 | % | 24.46 | % | ||||||
Expected income tax (recovery) | (1,890,203 | ) | 289,056 | (71,275 | ) | |||||||
Change in statutory tax rates and FX rates | - | (2,030 | ) | 21,890 | ||||||||
Share based compensation | (984,840 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
State taxes, net of federal benefit | (354,760 | ) | ||||||||||
Nondeductible expenses | 2,884,520 | (180,803 | ) | 1,069,536 | ||||||||
Deferral adjustments | 961,728 | 224,064 | (1,189,931 | ) | ||||||||
Change in unrecognized deductible temporary differences | - | - | 1,274,166 | |||||||||
Net operating (loss) income | - | 46,425 | (1,323,949 | ) | ||||||||
Fiscal year to calendar year adjustment | - | - | 316,501 | |||||||||
Adjustment to prior years provision versus statutory tax returns | - | 6,827 | 273,994 | |||||||||
Uncertain tax position | 1,079,380 | - | - | |||||||||
Total income tax expense | 1,695,825 | 383,539 | 370,932 |
The following tax assets (liabilities) arising from temporary differences and non-capital losses have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023. Net operating loss carryforwards have been presented net of the Uncertain tax position liability.
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Deferred tax assets: | ||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 321,968 | 8,061 | 127,305 | |||||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | 137,096 | - | - | |||||||||
Inventory | - | 129,573 | 127,846 | |||||||||
ROU Leases | 249,862 | - | (108,206 | ) | ||||||||
Net Operating Loss Carryforward (federal) | 274,831 | 318,614 | ||||||||||
Net Operating Loss Carryforward (state) | - | 2,156 | 4,799 | |||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Inventory | (458,306 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
ROU assets | - | (168,327 | ) | - | ||||||||
Net deferred tax assets | 250,620 | 246,294 | 470,358 |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
The following table summarizes the uncertain tax position recognized net of certain deferred tax assets in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024:
$ | ||||
Uncertain tax position inclusive of penalties and interest: | ||||
Balance - December 31, and October 31, 2023 | - | |||
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 1,038,002 | |||
Interest and penalties recorded in income tax expense | 41,378 | |||
Balance - December 31, 2024 | 1,079,380 |
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred income tax liabilities result primarily from amounts not deductible for accounting purposes until future periods. Deferred income tax assets result primarily from operating tax loss carry forwards and temporary differences related to property, plant and equipment and inventory, and have been offset against deferred income tax liabilities. As of December 31, 2024, the Company has estimated Canadian non-capital losses of CAD$9,000,490. These Canadian non-capital losses are available to be carried forward, to be applied against Grown Rogue International Inc.’s taxable income earned in Canada over the next 20 years and expire between 2031 and 2043. The deferred tax benefit of these Canadian tax losses has not been set up as an asset as it is not probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available for Canadian tax purposes to realize the carryforward of unused tax losses. Additionally, the deferred tax benefit of capitalized transaction costs and startup costs have not been setup as a deferred tax benefit asset since it is not probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available for U.S. tax purposes to realize these deductible temporary differences.
The Company operates in various United States state tax jurisdictions and is subject to examination of its income tax returns by tax authorities in those jurisdictions who may challenge any item on these returns. Because the tax matters challenged by tax authorities are typically complex, the ultimate outcome of these challenges is uncertain. In accordance with IAS 12, the Company recognizes the benefits of uncertain tax positions in our financial statements only after determining that it is more likely than not that the uncertain tax positions will be sustained upon examination. The Company evaluates uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis and adjusts the level of the liability to reflect any subsequent changes in the relevant facts surrounding the uncertain positions. The measurement of the uncertain tax position is based on the largest benefit amount to be realized upon settlement of the matter. If payment ultimately proves to be unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when the Company determines the liabilities are no longer necessary. If the Company’s estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, a further charge to income tax expense may result.
As at December 31, 2024, the Company recorded an uncertain tax liability of $1,079,380 for uncertain tax positions primarily related to the treatment of certain transactions and deductions under IRC Section 280E based on legal interpretations that challenge the Company’s tax liability under IRC Section 280E. These uncertain tax positions, inclusive of penalties and interest, are included in Other non-current liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial position net of net operating loss carryforwards. As at December 31, 2023 and October 31, 2023, the Company did not record an accrual for uncertain tax positions.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes. There are no positions for which it is reasonably possible that the uncertain tax benefit will significantly increase or decrease within twelve months. The Company files income tax returns in the United States, including various state jurisdictions, and in Canada, which remain open to examination by the respective jurisdictions for the 2018 tax year to the present.
U.S. Federal and state tax laws impose restrictions on net operating loss carryforwards in the event of a change in ownership of the Company, as defined by the IRC Section 382. The Company does not believe that a change in ownership, as defined by IRC Section 382, has occurred but a formal study has not been completed.
21. | Capital Disclosures |
The Company includes equity, comprised of share capital, contributed surplus (including the fair value of equity instruments to be issued), equity component of convertible promissory notes and deficit, in the definition of capital.
The Company’s objectives when managing capital are as follows:
- | to safeguard the Company’s assets and ensure the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. |
- | to raise sufficient capital to finance the construction of its production facility and obtain license to produce recreational marijuana; and |
- | to raise sufficient capital to meet its general and administrative expenditures. |
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to, based on the general economic conditions, the Company’s short-term working capital requirements, and its planned capital requirements and strategic growth initiatives.
The Company’s principal source of capital is from the issuance of common shares and debt. In order to achieve its objectives, the Company expects to spend its working capital, when applicable, and raise additional funds as required.
The Company does not have any externally imposed capital requirement.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
22. | Segment Reporting |
For management purposes, the Group is organized into business units based on its products and services and has two reportable segments, as follows:
● | Oregon segment represents cannabis production and sales activities in Oregon |
● | Michigan segment represents cannabis production and sales activities in Michigan |
● | Services segment provides consulting services primarily to other customers within the cannabis industry |
● | The other segment reports ungrouped assets |
Geographical information relating to the Company’s activities is as follows. Services represents consulting fees charged to Goodness Growth and to ABCO Garden State, LLC.
The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) is the Company’s CEO and monitors the operating results of its business units separately on a monthly basis for the purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on profit or loss and is measured consistently with profit or loss in the consolidated financial statements.
Segments | Oregon | Michigan | Other | Services | Total | |||||||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||
Non-current assets other than financial instruments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
As at December 31, 2024 | 7,732,780 | 4,621,983 | 2,834,108 | - | 15,188,871 | |||||||||||||||
As at December 31, 2023 | 8,187,649 | 4,054,332 | 1,761,382 | - | 14,003,363 | |||||||||||||||
As at October 31, 2023 | 7,362,957 | 4,016,861 | 1,361,366 | - | 12,741,184 | |||||||||||||||
Year ended December 31, 2024: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenue | 12,093,606 | 12,936,028 | - | 1,987,631 | 27,017,265 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 5,178,874 | 6,481,800 | - | 1,780,962 | 13,441,636 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit before fair value adjustments | 5,931,261 | 6,271,333 | - | 1,780,962 | 13,983,556 | |||||||||||||||
Two months ended December 31, 2023: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenue | 1,529,088 | 2,012,949 | - | 96,050 | 3,638,087 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 766,291 | 1,597,643 | - | 6,840 | 2,370,774 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit before fair value adjustments | 902,603 | 1,235,111 | - | 6,840 | 2,144,554 | |||||||||||||||
Year ended October 31, 2023: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenue | 11,001,261 | 11,422,908 | - | 929,016 | 23,353,185 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 5,259,439 | 6,791,700 | - | 620,375 | 12,671,514 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit before fair value adjustments | 4,615,259 | 6,653,234 | - | 620,375 | 11,888,868 |
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
23. | Non-Controlling Interests |
The changes to the non-controlling interest for year ended December 31, 2024, and the two months ended December 31, and the year ended October 31, 2023, are as follows:
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period | 1,013,324 | 983,717 | 2,006,479 | |||||||||
Canopy buyout of 13% minority interest and acquisition of an additional 20% of Golden Harvests | (570,995 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
Distributions to Golden Harvest minority interest | (530,000 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
Non-controlling interest share of Golden Harvests | 550,187 | 29,607 | (129,279 | ) | ||||||||
Acquisition of 87% of Canopy Management LLC | - | - | (893,483 | ) | ||||||||
Acquisition of 43.91% of West New York | 806,250 | - | - | |||||||||
Non-controlling interest share of West New York | 56,661 | - | - | |||||||||
Roll off non-controlling interest in GR Michigan | 32,811 | - | - | |||||||||
Balance, end of period | 1,358,238 | 1,013,324 | 983,717 |
23.1 | Non-controlling Interest in Golden Harvests and Canopy |
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Current assets | 3,915,465 | 4,521,194 | 4,192,902 | |||||||||
Non-current assets | 4,971,045 | 4,390,297 | 4,016,860 | |||||||||
Current liabilities | 5,458,964 | 2,275,147 | 2,048,167 | |||||||||
Non-current liabilities | 1,388,944 | 560,425 | 253,340 | |||||||||
Net income for the period attributed to non-controlling interest | 550,187 | 29,607 | (129,279 | ) |
In January of 2023, GR Unlimited exercised its option to acquire 87% of the membership units of Canopy from the CEO. Prior to this, ninety-six percent (96%) of Canopy was owned by officers and directors of the Company, and four percent (4%) was owned by a third party. Ownership by officers and directors, excluding the CEO, was pursuant to agreements which caused their ownership of Canopy to be equal to their ownership in GR Michigan, which total 3.5%. The CEO owned 92.5% of Canopy, which was analogous to the CEO’s 5.5% ownership of GR Michigan, and an additional 87% of Canopy, which was and is equal to the Company’s 87% ownership of GR Michigan. Following GR Unlimited’s acquisition of 87% of the membership units of Canopy in January of 2023, Canopy became owned 87% by GR Unlimited; 7.5% by officers and directors; and 5.5% by the CEO.
In April of 2024, GR Unlimited acquired the remaining 13% membership units of Canopy. Following this acquisition of the additional 13% interest in Canopy, Canopy became wholly owned by GR Unlimited.
In April of 2024, Canopy acquired an additional 20% of the membership units of Golden Harvest. Following the acquisition of an additional 20% interest in Golden Harvest on April 24, 2024, Golden Harvest became 80% owned by Canopy.
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
23.2 | Non-controlling Interest in West New York |
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Non-current assets | 1,538,010 | - | - | |||||||||
Net income for the period attributed to non-controlling interest | 56,661 | - | - |
24. | Commitments and Contingencies |
On September 22, 2022, the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued an Order Instituting Proceedings pursuant to Section 12(j) of Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“1934 Act”), against the Company alleging violations of the 1934 Act, as amended, and the rules promulgated thereunder, by failing to timely file periodic reports. Section 12(j) authorizes the SEC as it deems necessary or appropriate for the protection of investors to suspend for a period not exceeding 12 months, or to revoke, the registration of a security if the SEC finds, on the record after notice and opportunity for hearing, that the issuer of such security has failed to comply with any provision of the 1934 Act, as amended, or the rules promulgated thereunder. The Company has filed an answer to the Order Instituting Proceedings and is seeking a hearing in the matter. The Company is currently fully compliant with all of its filings and has recently filed a form F1 which is pending acceptance by the SEC. The Company anticipates that it will be able to waive this OIP after acceptance.
25. | Subsequent Events |
25.1 | Appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary |
On January 1, 2025, the Company announced the appointment of Andrew Marchington as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary.
25.2 | Appointment of Chief Strategy Officer |
On January 31, 2025, the Company appointed Josh Rosen as Chief Strategy Officer. The Company granted 2,000,000 stock options to Mr. Rosen at an exercise price of CAD$0.87 per share for a period of four years.
25.3 | Partial Conversion of July Convertible Debentures |
In January 2025, a Purchaser of the July Convertible Debentures converted an aggregate total of convertible debenture principal of $750,000 at CAD$0.20 per share into 4,505,625 subordinate voting shares.
25.4 | Granting of Restricted Stock Units |
In January 2025, the Company settled a total of 1,234,375 restricted stock units into subordinate voting shares (see Note 14.2.1).
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Grown Rogue International Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023,
and the year ended October 31, 2023
Expressed in United States Dollars, unless otherwise indicated
25.5 | Credit Facility |
On March 28, 2025, the Company announced the closing of a US$7,000,000 secured credit facility with a FDIC-insured commercial bank. The credit facility has a term of four years and bears interest at a rate equal to the greater of a) SOFR plus 4.9% and b) 9.0%. The facility amortizes over a six-year period and there are no prepayment penalties. Interest will be paid on a monthly basis. The obligations under the Credit Facility are secured by way of a general security agreement.
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Exhibit 20
Note: [01 Mar 2017] – The following is a consolidation of 13-501F1. It incorporates amendments to this document that came into effect on March 1, 2017. This consolidation is provided for your convenience and should not be relied on as authoritative.
FORM 13-501F1
CLASS 1 REPORTING ISSUERS AND CLASS 3B REPORTING ISSUERS – PARTICIPATION FEE
MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
Reporting Issuer Name: | Grown Rogue International Inc. / Grown Rogue International Inc. (000008380) | |||
End date of previous financial year: | 31 Dec 2024 | |||
Type of Reporting Issuer: | ☒ Class 1 reporting issuer | ☐ Class 3B reporting issuer | ||
Highest Trading Marketplace: | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) |
Market value of listed or quoted equity securities:
Equity Symbol | GRIN | |||||
1st Specified Trading Period (dd/mm/yy) | 01/01/24 | to | 31/03/24 |
Closing price of the security in the class or series on the last trading day of the specified trading period in which such security was listed or quoted on the highest trading marketplace | $ | 0.6 | (i) |
Number of securities in the class or series of such security outstanding at the end of the last trading day of the specified trading period | 198885993 | (ii) | ||||
Market value of class or series | (i) x (ii) | $ | 119331595.80 | (A) |
2nd Specified Trading Period (dd/mm/yy) | 01/04/24 | to | 30/06/24 | |||
Closing price of the security in the class or series on the last trading day of the specified trading period in which such security was listed or quoted on the highest trading marketplace | $ | 0.9 | (iii) | |||
Number of securities in the class or series of such security outstanding at the end of the last trading day of the specified trading period | 218616806 | (iv) | ||||
Market value of class or series | (iii) x (iv) | $ | 196755125.40 | (B) | ||
3rd Specified Trading Period (dd/mm/yy) |
|
01/07/24 | to | 30/09/24 | ||
Closing price of the security in the class or series on the last trading day of the specified trading period in which such security was listed or quoted on the highest trading marketplace | $ | 0.95 | (v) | |||
Number of securities in the class or series of such security outstanding at the end of the last trading day of the specified trading period | 222276113 | (vi) | ||||
Market value of class or series | (v) x (vi) | $ | 211162307.35 | (C) | ||
4th Specified Trading Period (dd/mm/yy) | 01/10/24 | to | 31/12/24 | |||
Closing price of the security in the class or series on the last trading day of the specified trading period in which such security was listed or quoted on the highest trading marketplace | $ | 0.93 | (vii) | |||
Number of securities in the class or series of such security outstanding at the end of the last trading day of the specified trading period | 222737813 | (viii) | ||||
Market value of class or series | (vii) x (viii) | $ | 207146166.09 | (D) |
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Exhibit 21
FORM 13-502F1
CLASS 1 AND CLASS 3B REPORTING ISSUERS – PARTICIPATION FEE
MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
Reporting Issuer Name: | Grown Rogue International Inc. / Grown Rogue International Inc. (000008380) | |||
End date of previous financial year: | 31 Dec 2024 | |||
Type of Reporting Issuer: | ☒ Class 1 reporting issuer | ☐ Class 3B reporting issuer | ||
Highest Trading Marketplace: | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) |
(refer to the definition of “highest trading marketplace” under OSC Rule 13-502 Fees)
Market value of listed or quoted equity securities:
(in Canadian Dollars - refer to section 36 of OSC Rule 13-502 Fees)
Equity Symbol | GRIN | |||||
1st Quarterly Trading Period (dd/mm/yy) (refer to the definition of “quarterly period” under OSC Rule 13-502 Fees) |
01/01/24 | to | 31/03/24 |
Closing price of the security in the class or series on the last trading day of the quarterly trading period in which such security was listed or quoted on the highest trading marketplace | $ | 0.6 | (i) |
Number of securities in the class or series of such security outstanding at the end of the last trading day of the quarterly trading period | 198885993 | (ii) | ||||
Market value of class or series | (i) x (ii) | $ | 119331595.80 | (A) |
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Exhibit 22
FORM 52-109FV1
CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL FILINGS
VENTURE ISSUER BASIC CERTIFICATE
I, J. Obie Strickler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Grown Rogue International Inc., certify the following:
1. | Review: I have reviewed the AIF, if any, annual financial statements and annual MD&A, including, for greater certainty, all documents and information that are incorporated by reference in the AIF (together, the “annual filings”) of Grown Rogue International Inc. (the “issuer”) for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. |
2. | No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the annual filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, for the period covered by the annual filings. |
3. | Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the annual financial statements together with the other financial information included in the annual filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the annual filings. |
Date: March 31, 2025.
(signed) “Obie Strickler” | ||
Name: | J. Obie Strickler | |
Title: |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Note to Reader | ||
In contrast to the certificate required for non-venture issuers under National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings (NI 52-109), this Venture Issuer Basic Certificate does not include representations relating to the establishment and maintenance of disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as defined in NI 52-109. In particular, the certifying officers filing this certificate are not making any representations relating to the establishment and maintenance of | ||
i) |
controls and other procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and | |
ii) |
a process to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP. | |
The issuer’s certifying officers are responsible for ensuring that processes are in place to provide them with sufficient knowledge to support the representations they are making in this certificate. Investors should be aware that inherent limitations on the ability of certifying officers of a venture issuer to design and implement on a cost effective basis DC&P and ICFR as defined in NI 52-109 may result in additional risks to the quality, reliability, transparency and timeliness of interim and annual filings and other reports provided under securities legislation. |
Exhibit 23
FORM 52-109FV1
CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL FILINGS
VENTURE ISSUER BASIC CERTIFICATE
I, Andrew Marchington, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of Grown Rogue International Inc., certify the following:
1. | Review: I have reviewed the AIF, if any, annual financial statements and annual MD&A, including, for greater certainty, all documents and information that are incorporated by reference in the AIF (together, the “annual filings”) of Grown Rogue International Inc. (the “issuer”) for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. |
2. | No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the annual filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, for the period covered by the annual filings. |
3. | Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the annual financial statements together with the other financial information included in the annual filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the annual filings. |
Date: March 31, 2025.
(signed) “Andrew Marchington” | ||
Name: | Andrew Marchington | |
Title: | Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary |
Note to Reader | ||
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Exhibit 24
GROWN ROGUE INTERNATIONAL INC.
FORM 51-102F1
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Management Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) made as of March 31, 2025, should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of Grown Rogue International Inc. (the “Company”, “Grown Rogue”, (“we”, “our”, or “us”) for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023 (the “Reporting Period”), and the related notes thereto (the “Financial Statements”). The Company’s Financial Statements are presented on a consolidated basis with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Grown Rogue Unlimited, LLC (“GR Unlimited”), and GR Unlimited’s wholly-owned subsidiaries: Grown Rogue Gardens, LLC (“GR Gardens”), GRU Properties, LLC (“GRU Properties”), GRIP, LLC (“GRIP”), Grown Rogue Distribution, LLC (“GR Distribution”), and Grown Rogue Retail Ventures, LLC (“GR Retail”); as well as GR Retail’s 43.48% interest in Grown Rogue West New York, LLC (“West NY”), and GR Unlimited’s 100% interest in Canopy Management, LLC (“Canopy”), which owns 80% of Golden Harvests, LLC (“Golden Harvests”). Additionally, GR Unlimited holds a 70% interest in Rogue EBC, LLC (“Rogue EBC”), in which Rogue EBC holds a 100% interest in Cannequality, LLC (“Cannequality”). GR Unlimited also holds a 44% equity interest in ABCO Garden State, LLC (“ABCO”) which is a cultivation business in New Jersey. This investment is accounted for as an equity method investment and is not consolidated in the Financial Statements due to IFRS consolidation rules but the Company has also advanced $8,450,000 in the form of various notes receivable which are senior to any distributions to equity holders of ABCO.
Grown Rogue’s reporting currency is the United States (“U.S.”) dollar and all amounts in this MD&A are expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. The Company’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar while all subsidiaries use U.S. dollars as the functional currency. The use of “CAD$” refers to Canadian dollars and “US$” refers to U.S. dollars. The Company’s comparative information included in this MD&A has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
Additional information relating to the Company is also available on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR+) at www.sedarplus.ca. The subordinate voting shares of GRIN are listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol “GRIN”.
“FY 2024” refers to the year ended December 31, 2024, and ‘FY 2023” refers to the year ended October 31, 2023.
Management’s Responsibilities for Financial Reporting
The Financial Statements have been prepared by management in accordance with IFRS and have been approved by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”). The integrity and objectivity of the Financial Statements are the responsibility of management. In addition, management is responsible for ensuring that the information contained in the MD&A is consistent where appropriate, with the information contained in the Financial Statements.
The Financial Statements may contain certain amounts based on estimates and judgments. Management has determined such amounts on a reasonable basis to ensure that the Financial Statements are presented fairly in all material respects.
As the Company is a Venture Issuer (as defined under under National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings) (“NI 52-109”), the Company and Management are not required to include representations relating to the evaluation, design, establishment and/or maintenance of disclosure controls and procedures (“DC&P”) and/or Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (“ICFR”), as defined in NI 52-109, nor has it completed such an evaluation. Inherent limitations on the ability of the certifying officers to design and implement on a cost-effective basis DC&P and ICFR for the issuer may result in additional risks of quality, reliability, transparency and timeliness of interim and annual filings and other reports provided under securities legislation.
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This MD&A contains information and projections based on current expectations. Certain statements herein may constitute “forward-looking” statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. When used in this MD&A, such statements use such words as “will”, “may”, “could”, “intends”, “potential”, “plans”, “believes”, “expects”, “projects”, “estimates”, “anticipates”, “continue”, “potential”, “predicts” or “should” and other similar terminology. These statements reflect expectations regarding future events and performance but speak only as of the date of this MD&A. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to planned acquisitions, strategic partnerships or other transactions and expansions not yet concluded, including the timing thereof; plans to market, sell and distribute products; market competition; plans to retain and recruit personnel; the ability to secure funding; and the ability to obtain regulatory and other approvals are all forward-looking information.
The Financial Statements may contain certain amounts based on estimates and judgments. Management has determined such amounts on a reasonable basis to ensure that the Financial Statements are presented fairly in all material respects. These Financial Statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. There can be no assurance that any intended or proposed activity or transaction will occur or that, if any such action or transaction is undertaken, it will be completed on terms currently intended by the Company. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law.
Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements herein speak only as of the date hereof. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including those described in this MD&A under “Risk Factors” and in section 17 of the Company’s Listing Statement dated November 15, 2018, which can be found under the Company’s profile on www.sedarplus.ca.
Grown Rogue, headquartered in Medford, Oregon, is a craft cannabis1 company focused on delighting customers with premium flower and flower-derived products at fair prices. Our roots are in Southern Oregon where we have demonstrated our capabilities in the highly competitive and discerning Oregon market by becoming the number one flower producer in Oregon in 2022, which we have maintained year-to-date in 2024. In 2021, we successfully expanded our platform to Michigan, where by 2022 we became a top 5 indoor flower wholesaler in the state, a distinction we have maintained year-to-date in 2024. We combine our passion for product and value with a disciplined approach to growth, prioritizing profitability and return on capital.
Grown Rogue’s strategy is built to win now and, in the future, as the Company profitably delivers craft cannabis at appropriate scale and continues building out indoor cultivation in new markets, while scaling sungrown capabilities to support eventual interstate commerce.
1 | The terms cannabis and marijuana are used interchangeably throughout this MD&A. |
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Grown Rogue’s competitive advantage is profitably cultivating and delivering craft cannabis at accessible prices, maintaining a healthy balance sheet with a limited leverage profile, and efficiently and swiftly deploying capital in highreturn, growth opportunities.
Oregon
Grown Rogue, through its wholly owned subsidiary, GR Gardens, operates four cultivation facilities in Oregon, comprising approximately 95,000 square feet of flowering cultivation canopy, that currently service the Oregon recreational marijuana market: two outdoor, sungrown farms called “Foothill” and “Ross Lane,” and two state-of-the-art indoor facilities (“Rossanley” and “Airport”). GR Gardens currently holds five producer licenses in Oregon from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (“OLCC”), two wholesaler licenses, and two processor licenses.
During the year ended October 31, 2023, we executed a two-year lease which includes an option to purchase Ross Lane, an Oregon property which includes 35 acres, 3 tax lots and an additional OLCC producer license. On January 12, 2024, the Company executed on this purchase option for total consideration of $1,525,000 comprised of a promissory note for $1,285,000 with the remaining consideration consisting of a down payment and a credit for prepaid rents.
Grown Rogue’s Oregon business is headquartered in the world-renowned Emerald Triangle, which is known world-wide for the quality of its cannabis. The Emerald Triangle includes the southern part of Oregon and northern part of California. The Company capitalizes on this ideal outdoor growing environment to produce high-quality, low-cost cannabis flower. The two sungrown farms produce one crop each year per farm, which is planted in June and harvested in October.
GR Gardens is responsible for production of recreational marijuana using outdoor and indoor production methodologies. Foothill and Ross Lane are outdoor farms with 40,000 square feet of flowering canopy each, for a total of 80,000 square feet, sitting on a combined land package of approximately 135 acres.
Rossanley, an approximately 17,000 square-foot indoor facility, with approximately 5,600 square feet of flowering bench space, produces high-quality indoor flower through controlled environment agriculture (“CEA”) operations. By carefully controlling temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels, and other criteria, we produce a year-round supply of high-quality cannabis flower with multiple harvests per month. Rossanley has eight dedicated flower rooms, which allows for an average of nearly four harvests per month resulting in approximately 4,000 pounds annually.
Airport, acquired in 2022 is a 30,000 square-foot indoor growing facility adding 30,000 square feet of CEA indoor production space and 9,152 square feet of flowering bench space. Airport is a short distance from Rossanley, which is a benefit to operating efficiency, and it is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment which facilitates the implementation of best practices developed at Rossanley.
The total annual production capacity for Grown Rogue’s Oregon operations, based on the current constructed capacity, will range between 20,000 and 24,000 pounds, depending upon various factors including sungrown growing conditions and strain performance.
Michigan
In May 2021, we acquired, through Canopy, a controlling 60% interest in our Michigan operation called Golden Harvests. In April 2024, we increased our ownership, through Canopy, to 80% for an initial consideration of $2,000,000, plus true-up amounts.
The Golden Harvests facility is approximately 65% constructed, with approximately 50,000 square feet in operation, including approximately 14,550 square feet of flowering bench space, in addition to all the ancillary support space, including office and administration to support the operations. The facility produces high quality indoor flower through
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CEA, with fourteen individual flowering rooms in operation. Harvested pounds in Michigan in 2023 totaled approximately 10,000 pounds; while for the twelve months ending December 31, 2024, harvested pounds totaled approximately 8,985 pounds. Golden Harvests produces bulk flower and packaged flower, and manufactures pre-rolls on site.
Services
On May 24, 2023, GR Unlimited entered into an independent contractor consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Vireo Growth Inc.2 (CSE: VREO; OTCQX: VREOF) (“Vireo Growth”). Under the Consulting Agreement, GR Unlimited supported Vireo Growth in the optimization of its cannabis flower products, with a particular focus on improving the quality and yield of top-grade “A” cannabis flower across its various operating markets, starting with Maryland and Minnesota.
Under the initial term of the Consulting Agreement, which was set to expire on June 30, 2025, Vireo Growth will provide compensation to GR Unlimited for sustained consulting support, including input on systems and processes, and recommendations to improve Vireo Growth’s cultivation operations.
As part of this strategic agreement, Vireo Growth issued 10,000,000 warrants to purchase 10,000,000 subordinate voting shares of Vireo Growth to the Company, with a strike price equal to CAD$0.317 (US$0.233), representing a 25% premium to the 10-day volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of Vireo Growth’s subordinate voting shares prior to the effective date of the Consulting Agreement. Similarly, the Company issued 8,500,000 warrants to purchase 8,500,000 subordinate voting shares of the Company to Vireo Growth, with a strike price equal to CAD$0.225 (US$0.166), representing a 25% premium to the 10-day VWAP of the Company’s subordinate voting shares prior to the effective date of the Consulting Agreement. These warrants were issued on October 5, 2023.
On October 11, 2024, the Company announced the termination of the advisory agreement with Vireo Growth. As consideration for the early termination, Vireo Growth forfeited and returned for cancellation 4,500,000 of the 8,500,000 share purchase warrants in Grown Rogue International Inc. that were held by Vireo Growth at a CAD$0.225 strike price and paid the Company US$800,000 in cash in accordance with the Consulting Agreement. Grown Rogue received its full fee for the work performed in the third quarter of 2024 and retained its 10,000,000 warrants in Vireo Growth Inc.
2 | Formerly Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. (CSE: GDNS; OTCQX: GDNSF). |
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Product
Grown Rogue produces a range of cultivars for consumers to enjoy, which are traditionally classified as indicas, sativas, and hybrids. Grown Rogue has a mix of “core” and “limited” strains to provide consumers with consistent and unique purchasing options at their local dispensary. Grown Rogue flower has won multiple awards in Oregon, which is one of the most competitive cannabis production environments in the world, including the prestigious Growers Cup competition on two occasions. Grown Rogue won 1st place for highest THC content, 1st place for highest terpene content, and 3rd place in the grower’s choice category. In addition, we believe we achieved an outdoor production potency record, at the time, in the state of Oregon, when its Monkey Train cultivar tested at a THC potency of 35.13%. In 2023, Grown Rogue won 3rd place in the Oregon Grower’s Cup Outdoor category for its Sour Grape strain. Consumers can enjoy bulk flower in both Oregon and Michigan. In the Michigan market we also offer our innovative nitrogen sealed 3.5 gram flower jars, our patented nitrogen sealed pre-rolls, 3.5 gram flower bags, and regularly packaged pre-rolls.
We recently launched a new line of strain-specific prepackaged flower, coupled with proprietary genetics, in Michigan, and launched a new branded pre-roll pack product in Oregon in 2023. In addition, Grown Rogue launched a new brand of pre-rolls, a rapidly growing category, called Yeti in 2023. According to LeafLink’s MarketScape data, Grown Rogue was the #1 flower producer in Oregon and a top 5 indoor flower wholesaler in Michigan in 2022 and in 2023.
Genetics
We are committed to developing unique, proprietary genetics as long-term genetic diversity will be a major factor in establishing brand differentiation with consumers. We have allocated research and development space to develop new strains, while also phenotype hunting to identify new and exciting strain options that will delight consumers. Grown Rogue has developed a compelling mix of proprietary strains, along with a library of “fan favorites” to ensure that consumer and dispensary demand will remain strong for our flower and flower-derived products. All Grown Rogue genetics are rigorously tested to establish the genetic makeup of each strain in our portfolio. We continue to focus on bringing new unique genetics to ensure a steady flow of innovative flower and flower products to market. Currently we carry more than 50 unique cultivars in our genetic library, and we continue to develop our portfolio as we trial new genetics.
Distribution and Sales
Grown Rogue uses a multi-channel distribution strategy that includes direct-to-retail delivery and third-party delivery (Michigan regulations mandate independent third-party delivery); wholesalers, who have their own distribution channels; and processors, who utilize Grown Rogue products (e.g., trim) to create retail-ready products.
Regarding the direct-to-retail channel, Grown Rogue’s sales team works closely with dispensary owners and intake managers to provide consistent product, competitive prices, and personalized service using sales techniques from other industries such as pharmaceutical and liquor. Grown Rogue’s goal is to establish and maintain the client relationship as we continue to expand our footprint in the states in which we operate.
Grown Rogue has developed end user product marketing collateral and other educational information regarding Grown Rogue products as part of all sales with dispensaries that include strain type, testing results, information on the product and other necessary information to clearly articulate the product being provided. Each product is uniquely packaged while maintaining brand consistency across the product suite.
Grown Rogue works with dispensary owners to develop promotional opportunities for retail customers and bud tenders. Grown Rogue provides detailed tutorials to the staff and owners of the dispensaries around the product and how it is grown, processed, cured and packaged so that they are intimately familiar with the Grown Rogue process. Grown Rogue
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also invites dispensary owners and operators to Grown Rogue’s operating facilities so they can see first-hand the methods and processes used to create the product.
Based upon information from MarketScape, which is part of the sales analytics tool utilized by LeafLink, which handles all of our sales and invoicing, we are the largest producer in Oregon and a top five indoor flower producer in Michigan.
Branding
Developing compelling branding that engages, inspires, and creates transparency and trust with consumers is one of the most important aspects of building a successful cannabis company. Cannabis product branding has been evolving from promising high-quality flower, to providing descriptions of the effect a consumer should expect from a particular product.
While other brands have shifted into the “one word” product description, Grown Rogue has leveraged consumer insights and product feedback to evolve the messaging to provide significantly more detail so consumers can make a more informed choice about which Grown Rogue products will optimally enhance their experience.
In order to grow the Grown Rogue community and spread knowledge of its products, Grown Rogue leverages social media and other digital platforms. Grown Rogue aspires to eliminate the “dark mystery” historically associated with cannabis by empowering consumers to learn about the plant and then “enhance experiences” as they desire. The transition from prohibition to legal cannabis has provided the cannabis community with an opportunity to welcome a large group of new members and it is vital that product education is completed in an authentic and informative manner to ensure that everyone’s first cannabis experience is not only positive but also as expected.
Marketing and Advertising
Grown Rogue’s marketing channels include a comprehensive, fully responsive, interactive website (including mobile). The website has been search-engine optimized and includes calls to action that encourage consumers to become part of the Grown Rogue community by following the Company on social media.
Grown Rogue is focused on providing education to new and existing consumers through our website but even more hands on through our retail partners. We provide vendor days and budtender education days where we spend one on one time with the budtenders educating them about everything Grown Rogue.
We strategically leverage the narrative at retail through digital and physical retail assets to further educate consumers about Grown Rogue.
Grown Rogue has established a social media presence that includes Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube. Grown Rogue’s social identity is defined by delivering fresh content and keeping interaction with followers/fans prompt and positive. Grown Rogue attracts existing cannabis industry participants as well as people not familiar with the industry by creating a positive, inclusive environment where dialogue is encouraged. The goal is to change existing stereotypes and overcome the stigmas associated with the cannabis industry.
Trademarks and Patents
Grown Rogue actively seeks to protect its brand and intellectual property. Grown Rogue currently has the following registered U.S. trademarks:
1. | Grown Rogue was filed on September 22, 2017, and registered on August 7, 2018 under Registration No. 5537240. |
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Grown Rogue filed a patent for its nitrogen sealed glass containers on February 15, 2018, with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). The nitrogen sealed glass containers preserve the freshness of the flower and essential terpenes to improve the “entourage effect.” The USPTO issued Grown Rogue United States Patent Number 10,358,282 on July 23, 2019. Several third parties have contacted us to request licensing information on this technology.
We have introduced nitrogen sealed jars and pre-rolls in Michigan and plan on launching them as we enter additional new markets and may license the technology to third parties operating in markets in which Grown Rogue is not currently licensed.
Social and Environmental Policies
Grown Rogue employs sustainable business models in our operations. We maintain the highest standards of environmental stewardship in cultivation. This includes sustainable water sources with optimization of reclamation and recapture from runoff and recycling of water input. We use only natural and sustainable products in all applications, including nutrients and integrated pest management. We maintain the highest level of sustainable cannabis practices through our focus on sustainable and natural cultivation methods. Grown Rogue hires and pays a living wage to its team members and is very involved in each of the communities where we operate.
Plans for Expansion and Economic Outlook
Grown Rogue continues to focus on taking its learnings and experience from Oregon and Michigan into new markets across the United States. During the last two years, Grown Rogue has established a platform that excels at licensing, compliance, high-quality and low-cost production, understanding consumer purchasing preferences, and product innovation. This platform places Grown Rogue in a superior position to capitalize on new markets compared to our competitors. Oregon is arguably the most competitive cannabis market in the world, and we have excelled by implementing standard business practices that make the Company well suited for entering and building successful brand presence in newly-legalized cannabis markets.
The expansion into Airport (see “Description of the Business – Oregon”) and acquisition of a 80% interest in Golden Harvests (see “Description of the Business – Michigan”) represent execution of management’s strategy of growth through high quality, low-cost flower production. In addition, we have added a profitable services segment (see “Description of the Business – Services),” which leverages our cultivation expertise to generate margin and increase our presence to two new states at low financial risk. As other growth opportunities arise under favorable financial terms, management can activate known and repeatable systems into new assets.
We believe that the future of the cannabis industry is in branded products and that the leading brands are being developed on the west coast, which is well known for high quality cannabis. Grown Rogue is focused on expanding our industry leading cultivation business focused on high quality and low cost products that delight our customers into new markets. Over the next twelve months, we are focused on continuing to grow market shares in the Oregon and Michigan markets, ramping the New Jersey project, constructing the Illinois project, continuing to add new products to our portfolio, and exploring and executing strategic opportunities in new states.
With the recent shift in political landscape, we have also begun analyzing the potential for federal de-regulation and the subsequent ability to export cannabis products across state lines. We believe Oregon will be a large export state. Being located in the Emerald Triangle provides a unique product differentiator due to the ability to produce high quality and low cost sungrown flower due to the environmental conditions that occur naturally in Southern Oregon. Our strategy to take advantage of what is projected to be a multi-billion dollar export business is developing, and we are excited to begin implementation of this business plan over the coming years, including the expansion into New Jersey.
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On October 3, 2023, GR Unlimited executed a promissory note (the “New Jersey Retail Bridge Promissory Note”) and advanced $250,000 to an individual representing the principal amount of the note. Pursuant to the New Jersey Retail Bridge Promissory Note, interest on the outstanding principal borrowed accrues at a rate of 12% per annum provided that, if the extended maturity date of the note is triggered, interest shall accrue on the outstanding balance commencing on the maturity date and ending on the extended maturity date of the New Jersey Retail Bridge Promissory Note. On April 21, 2024, the New Jersey Retail Bridge Promissory Note was repaid and extinguished.
On October 4, 2023, the Company announced that it signed a definitive agreement with an option to acquire 70% of ABCO Garden State, LLC (“ABCO”), pending regulatory approval from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (the “CRC”). ABCO was granted a conditional cultivation and manufacturing license by the CRC on May 25, 2024. GR Unlimited executed a secured draw down promissory note (the “ABCO Promissory Note” formerly “Iron Flag Promissory Note”) with Iron Flag, LLC (“Iron Flag”), to fund tenant improvements and for general working capital at the 50,000 square foot facility leased by ABCO for use in ABCO’s cannabis cultivation operations under construction where were completed in the fourth quarter of 2024. Pursuant to the ABCO Promissory Note, GR Unlimited shall make the maximum amount available in one or more advances in an aggregate amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Interest on the outstanding principal borrowed accrues at a rate of 12.5% per annum commencing with respect to each advance and accruing until the date the standing advances and all accrued interest is paid in full.
On May 23, 2024, the Company executed its first option to acquire 44% of ABCO. As of the consolidated statements of financial position dated December 31, 2024, the Company has advanced the full $4M agreed to under the ABCO Promissory Note. An additional $1,980,000 has been funded, of which the Company has applied $1,257,142 as proceeds towards the payment of its first option to acquire the equity of ABCO. $722,858 remains to be paid that will be applicable towards the second option, which can be exercised on the second anniversary following the commencement of operations which was August 23rd, 2024.
On June 3, 2024, GR Unlimited executed a promissory note (the “ABCO Bridge Note (New Jersey Cultivation)”) and advanced $400,000 to ABCO representing the principal amount of the note. Pursuant to this promissory note, interest on the outstanding principal borrowed shall accrue at a rate of 18% per annum provided that the extended maturity date is not triggered, in which interest shall accrue at a rate of 22% on the outstanding balance commencing on the maturity date and ending on the extended maturity date.
On June 24, 2024, GR Unlimited executed a promissory note (the “ABCO Drawdown Promissory Note (New Jersey Cultivation)”) and advanced $500,000 to ABCO. Pursuant to this note, GR Unlimited shall make the maximum amount available to ABCO in one or more advances in an aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000. Interest on the outstanding principal borrowed shall accrue at a rate of 10.5% per annum.
On October 17, 2024, GR Unlimited executed a convertible promissory note (the “ABCO Convertible Note (New Jersey Cultivation)”) with ABCO Garden State, LLC in the amount of $1,050,000. The note is convertible into equity of ABCO at a rate of 1% per $28,571.43 of principal borrowed upon certain future regulatory milestones. The note carries an interest rate of 15% and can be drawn down in increments of $10,000.
On January 16, 2024, the Company signed a definitive agreement to invest in the development of an adult-use dispensary in West New York, New Jersey. As part of this agreement, GR Unlimited executed a secured convertible promissory note and advanced $500,000 to Nile of NJ LLC, (“Nile”) a New Jersey limited liability company. Pursuant to the secured convertible promissory note agreement, interest on the outstanding principal borrowed shall accrue at a rate of 10%. In addition to the $500,000 invested, GR Unlimited received investments of $650,000 into West NY which facilitates the full $1,150,000 convertible debt investment into Nile. As of December 31, 2024, West NY has advanced the full $1,150,000 to Nile, representing 34.5% on an as-converted basis.
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On March 5, 2024, the Company announced it signed a definitive agreement to form Rogue EBC, a joint venture with EBC Ventures, to develop a cultivation and manufacturing facility in Illinois. The joint venture has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Cannequality, LLC, which holds a craft growers license with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, in which the transaction is pending state approval. The Company owns 70% of Rogue EBC and has agreed to initially contribute up to US$7,000,000 to support the development of the facility. The joint venture agreement includes multiple purchase options, which ultimately gives Grown Rogue the ability to acquire 100% of the membership interests of the joint venture.
On April 25, 2024, the Company announced it completed the acquisition of the remaining minority interests in Canopy for total consideration of US$780,000 and subsequently owns 100% of the membership interests. At the same time, the Company, through Canopy, announced it completed the acquisition of an additional 20% of Golden Harvests for total consideration of US$2,000,000 plus true-up amounts, increasing the Company’s ownership to 80%.
commitments AND CONTINGENCIES
On September 22, 2022, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) issued an Order Instituting Proceedings (“OIP”) pursuant to Section 12(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “1934 Act”), against the Company alleging violations of the 1934 Act, as amended, and the rules promulgated thereunder, by failing to timely file periodic reports. Section 12(j) authorizes the Commission as it deems necessary or appropriate for the protection of investors to suspend for a period not exceeding 12 months, or to revoke, the registration of a security if the Commission finds, on the record after notice and opportunity for hearing, that the issuer of such security has failed to comply with any provision of the 1934 Act, as amended, or the rules promulgated thereunder. The Company has filed an answer to the OIP and is seeking a hearing in the matter. The Company is currently fully compliant with all of its filings, is vigorously defending itself in the matter, and is preparing to re-register its security if necessary. On December 13, 2024 the Company filed an F-1 registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and plans to request a waiver from the above OIP on the merits of its proactive registration.
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Selected Financial Information
Effective December 31, 2023, the Company changed its financial year-end to December 31 from October 31.
The following selected financial data for each of the three reporting periods3 are derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company.
Year ended December 31, |
Two months ended |
Year ended October 31, |
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2024 | 2023 | 2023 | ||||||||||
($) | ($) | ($) | ||||||||||
Total revenue | 27,017,265 | 3,638,087 | 23,353,185 | |||||||||
Income from operations | 1,119,942 | 426,154 | 4,254,151 | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | (10,696,794 | ) | 672,427 | (662,320 | ) | |||||||
Net loss per share, basic | (0.05 | ) | 0.00 | (0.00 | ) | |||||||
Net loss per share, diluted | 0.01 | 0.00 | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | (10,714,655 | ) | 678,533 | (666,882 | ) | |||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) per share, basic | (0.05 | ) | 0.00 | (0.00 | ) | |||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) per share, diluted | 0.01 | 0.00 | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Total assets | 43,315,810 | 29,615,900 | 30,162,721 | |||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 7,979,839 | 4,514,352 | 4,610,087 | |||||||||
Cash dividends | 530,000 | Nil | Nil |
3 | The Company changed its year-end to December 31, which resulted in a two-month reporting period for December 31, 2023 |
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Selected Financial Results
Year Ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023, and the Year Ended October 31, 2023
Selected financial results of operations are summarized below:
Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended 2023 |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 Variance |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 Variance |
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($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | % | ||||||||||||||||
Revenue | 27,017,265 | 3,638,087 | 23,353,185 | 3,664,080 | 16 | % | ||||||||||||||
Cost of goods and services sold, excluding fair value adjustments | (13,033,710 | ) | (1,493,533 | ) | (11,464,317 | ) | (1,569,393 | ) | 14 | % | ||||||||||
Gross profit before fair value adjustments | 13,983,555 | 2,144,554 | 11,888,868 | 2,094,687 | 18 | % | ||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (10,696,794 | ) | 888,920 | (662,320 | ) | (10,034,474 | ) | 1,515 | % | |||||||||||
Cash flow from operations before NCWC | 5,730,331 | 744,331 | 6,406,514 | (676,183 | ) | (11 | %) |
Significant items contributing to the generation of net income are summarized in the table below:
Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 Variance |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 Variance |
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($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | % | ||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | 27,017,265 | 3,638,087 | 23,353,185 | 3,664,080 | 16 | % | ||||||||||||||
Cost of revenues, excluding fair value items | (13,033,710 | ) | (1,493,533 | ) | (11,464,317 | ) | (1,569,393 | ) | 14 | % | ||||||||||
Realized fair value amounts in inventory sold | 3,358,862 | 460,647 | 2,573,151 | 785,711 | 31 | % | ||||||||||||||
Unrealized fair value gain on growth of biological assets | (2,816,943 | ) | (686,867 | ) | (3,355,797 | ) | 538,854 | (16 | %) | |||||||||||
Accretion expense | 2,042,556 | 216,493 | 1,026,732 | 1,015,824 | 99 | % | ||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 10,075,360 | 1,437,353 | 6,465,877 | 3,609,483 | 56 | % | ||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 1,306,607 | 104,359 | 346,113 | 960,494 | 278 | % | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 379,161 | 69,164 | 370,616 | 8,545 | 2 | % | ||||||||||||||
Other income | 1,938,713 | 217,713 | 49,678 | 1,889,035 | 3803 | % | ||||||||||||||
Gain on extinguishment on note receivable | 156,165 | - | - | 156,165 | N/A | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of property and equipment | 939,727 | 186,415 | 578,641 | 361,086 | 62 | % | ||||||||||||||
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative liability | 12,768,905 | (336,981 | ) | 4,563,498 | 8,205,407 | 180 | % | |||||||||||||
Unrealized gain on warrants asset | (3,094,413 | ) | (400,016 | ) | (129,113 | ) | (2,965,300 | ) | 2,297 | % | ||||||||||
Loss on equity investment in associate | 169,637 | - | - | 169,637 | N/A | |||||||||||||||
(Gain) Loss on disposal of property and equipment | (50,057 | ) | 87,699 | 182,025 | (232,082 | ) | (128 | %) | ||||||||||||
Income tax | 1,695,825 | 296,178 | 383,539 | 1,312,286 | 342 | % |
More detailed analysis of the components of results of operations are described in the following sections.
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Revenues
Revenues – Year ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023, and the Year Ended October 31, 2023
Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 Variance |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 Variance |
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($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | (%) | ||||||||||||||||
Revenue from Grown Rogue production | 25,029,634 | 3,542,037 | 22,424,169 | 2,605,465 | 12 | % | ||||||||||||||
Revenue from services | 1,987,631 | 96,050 | 929,016 | 1,012,415 | 109 | % | ||||||||||||||
Total revenue | 27,017,265 | 3,638,087 | 23,353,185 | 3,617,880 | 15 | % |
Service revenues during the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023 and the year ended October 31, 2023, were derived from the Consulting Agreement (see Description of Business – Services).
The following table summarizes revenues from Grown Rogue production for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023:
Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 Variance |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 Variance |
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($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | (%) | ||||||||||||||||
Indoor | 17,816,431 | 2,846,752 | 17,813,172 | 3,259 | 0.02 | % | ||||||||||||||
Outdoor | 2,841,940 | 42,678 | 2,471,790 | 370,150 | 15 | % | ||||||||||||||
Pre-rolls | 3,257,865 | 192,952 | 821,774 | 2,436,091 | 296 | % | ||||||||||||||
Trim & other | 1,113,398 | 459,655 | 1,317,433 | (204,035 | ) | (15 | %) | |||||||||||||
Revenue from Grown Rogue production | 25,029,634 | 3,542,037 | 22,424,169 | 2,605,465 | 12 | % |
Revenues during the year ended December 31, 2024, were higher than the comparative year ended October 31, 2023, due primarily to the number of pounds sold.
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As detailed further below, we sold more pounds in the year ended December 31, 2024, than the comparative year ended October 31, 2023, at lower ASP.
The following tables summarize pounds sold and average selling prices:
Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 |
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Pounds sold | Pounds sold | Pounds sold | Pounds variance | |||||||||||||
Indoor flower | 20,845 | 2,901 | 20,329 | 516 | ||||||||||||
Outdoor flower | 8,132 | 158 | 7,114 | 1,018 | ||||||||||||
Pre-rolls | 4,538 | 178 | 651 | 3,887 | ||||||||||||
Total | 33,515 | 3,237 | 28,094 | 5,421 |
Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 |
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ASP ($) | ASP ($) | ASP ($) | ASP ($) variance | |||||||||||||
Indoor flower | 855 | 981 | 876 | (22 | ) | |||||||||||
Outdoor flower | 349 | 270 | 347 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Pre-rolls | 718 | 1,084 | 1,262 | (544 | ) | |||||||||||
Average | 714 | 952 | 751 | (38 | ) |
Costs of goods and services sold
Year ended December 31, 2024, the Two Months Ended December 31, 2023, and the Year Ended October 31, 2023
Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 Variance |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 Variance |
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($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | (%) | ||||||||||||||||
Costs of goods sold | 12,827,041 | 1,404,323 | 11,155,676 | 1,671,365 | 15 | % | ||||||||||||||
Costs of service revenues | 206,669 | 89,210 | 308,641 | (101,972 | ) | (33 | %) | |||||||||||||
Costs of goods sold, excl. fair value items | 13,033,710 | 1,493,533 | 11,464,317 | 1,569,393 | 14 | % |
Cost of finished cannabis inventory sold during the year ended December 31, 2024, increased by 15% over the comparative year ended October 31, 2023, while revenues for the same periods increased 12%.
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Net income and loss
Share-based Compensation
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we granted, or committed to grant, subordinate voting shares, stock options and restricted stock units as compensation to employees and service providers.
The subordinate voting shares issuances, stock options and restricted stock units (measured at fair value using the Black-Scholes pricing model) resulted in total expense recognition of $1,306,607 during the year ended December 31, 2024, (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $104,359; for year ended October 31, 2023 - $346,113).
General and Administrative Expenses
The general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023, are as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 Variance |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 Variance |
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($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | (%) | ||||||||||||||||
Office, banking, travel, and overheads | 1,859,704 | 470,821 | 1,960,696 | (100,992 | ) | (5 | %) | |||||||||||||
Professional services | 1,544,701 | 59,701 | 585,342 | 959,359 | 164 | % | ||||||||||||||
Salaries and benefits | 6,670,955 | 906,831 | 3,919,839 | 2,751,116 | 70 | % | ||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 10,075,360 | 1,437,353 | 6,465,877 | 3,609,483 | 56 | % |
General and administrative costs for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased approximately 56% in comparison to the costs for the year ended October 31, 2023, in support of the Company’s growth and increased sales volumes.
Interest and Interest Accretion Expense
The interest and interest accretion expense for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year October 31, 2023, are as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 Variance |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 Variance |
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($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | (%) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest and accretion expense | 2,421,717 | 1,133,736 | 285,657 | 2,136,060 | 748 | % |
Interest and accretion expenses reflect the increase in accretion due to the new issued long-term debt (see debt financing section) as well as financing related to the acquisition of Canopy and Golden Harvests.
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Segment reporting
We operate in the states of Oregon and Michigan in the United States, and we recently began providing consulting services. The following tables summarize performance by segment for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023.
Segments | Oregon | Michigan | Other | Services | Total | |||||||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||
Non-current assets other than financial instruments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
As at December 31, 2024 | 7,732,780 | 4,621,983 | 2,834,108 | - | 15,188,871 | |||||||||||||||
As at December 31, 2023 | 8,187,649 | 4,054,332 | 1,761,382 | - | 14,003,363 | |||||||||||||||
As at October 31, 2023 | 7,362,957 | 4,016,861 | 1,361,366 | - | 12,741,184 | |||||||||||||||
Year ended December 31, 2024: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenue | 12,093,606 | 12,936,028 | - | 1,987,631 | 27,017,265 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 5,178,874 | 6,481,800 | - | 1,734,762 | 13,395,436 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit before fair value adjustments | 5,931,261 | 6,271,333 | - | 1,734,761 | 13,937,355 | |||||||||||||||
Two months ended December 31, 2023: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenue | 1,529,088 | 2,012,949 | - | 96,050 | 3,638,087 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 766,291 | 1,597,643 | - | 6,840 | 2,370,774 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit before fair value adjustments | 902,603 | 1,235,111 | - | 6,840 | 2,144,554 | |||||||||||||||
Year ended October 31, 2023: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenue | 11,001,261 | 11,422,908 | - | 929,016 | 23,353,185 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 5,259,439 | 6,791,700 | - | 620,375 | 12,671,514 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit before fair value adjustments | 4,615,259 | 6,653,234 | - | 620,375 | 11,888,868 |
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The following table sets out selected quarterly results of the Company for the seven quarters ended on or before December 31, 2024. Also included are the two months ended on December 31, 2023. The quarterly information contained herein is drawn from the interim financial statements of the Company for each of the aforementioned seven quarters. The information contained herein for the year ended December 31, 2024 is derived from the audited financial statements of the Company. Revenues in any period are subject to market sales pricing, which historically has fluctuated significantly. Management has observed that pricing and sales volumes tend to be lower seasonally during winter months, in the Company’s first fiscal quarter, although we do not have high confidence that this will persist. Net income and loss include the impact of significant non-cash expenses, such as losses on the fair valuation of derivative liabilities, marketable securities, share-based payments, and interest accretion. Expenses contributing to net loss do not have significant seasonal trends, except for costs of sales, which follow trends in revenues.
Fiscal Year 2024 Quarter End Dec 31 |
Fiscal Year 2024 Quarter End Sept 30 |
Fiscal Year 2024 Quarter End June 30 |
Fiscal Year 2024 Quarter End Mar 31 |
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Revenue ($) | 5,651,948 | 6,992,714 | 7,718,129 | 6,654,474 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) ($) | 1,709,968 | (667,240 | ) | (7,573,822 | ) | (4,165,700 | ) | |||||||||
Net income (loss)/share, basic | (0.05 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||
Net income (loss)/share, diluted | 0.01 | (0.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | 0.01 |
Two Months Ended Dec 31, 2023 |
Fiscal Year 2023 Quarter End Oct 31 |
Fiscal Year 2023 Quarter End Jul 31 |
Fiscal Year 2023 Quarter End Apr 30 |
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Revenue ($) | 3,638,087 | 6,522,291 | 6,295,717 | 6,004,637 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) ($) | 672,427 | (2,012,324 | ) | 345,488 | 411,979 | |||||||||||
Net income (loss)/share, basic & diluted | 0.00 | (0.00 | ) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Our ability to generate cash in the short term is based upon sales from production and financing proceeds, and in the long term is based upon sales from production, including production from investments in production increases, or from growth by business acquisitions, or a combination thereof. Investments to increase production or acquire business may require further financing. The Company generates operating cash flows from sales of cannabis products which generate margin that contribute to coverage of other operating costs. We have raised financing historically through debt and equity, which has been and will be invested in the business in order to improve production yields and increase total productive capacity, as well as cover operating costs, and to strategically expand the business. We raised proceeds of $5,804,918 during the year ended December 31, 2024, (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $nil; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $8,000,000).
We are typically able to sell finished goods shortly after inventory reaches its final state, and sales are primarily made on cash-on-delivery terms, or with short net terms. Our ability to fund operations, to plan capital expenditures, and to plan acquisitions, depends on future operating performance and cash flows and the availability of capital by way of debt or
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equity investment in the Company, which are subject to prevailing economic conditions and financial, business, and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control.
Cash flows
The following table summarizes certain cash flow items for the year ended December 31, 2024, the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023:
Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
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($) | ($) | ($) | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (10,696,794 | ) | 672,427 | (662,320 | ) | |||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 7,124,442 | 231,109 | 5,729,351 | |||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (12,198,009 | ) | (1,145,286 | ) | (2,887,308 | ) | ||||||
Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities | 2,951,209 | (1,139,491 | ) | 4,433,820 | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (2,122,358 | ) | (2,053,668 | ) | 7,275,863 | |||||||
Effect of currency translation | (17,861 | ) | 6,106 | (2,210 | ) | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning | 6,804,579 | 8,858,247 | 1,582,384 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, ending | 4,682,220 | 6,804,579 | 8,858,247 |
Operating Activities
During the year ended December 31, 2024, cash provided by operating activities was $7,124,443 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $231,109; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $5,729,351). This number was derived by adding back non-cash items to net income, including the following significant adjustments:
● | $939,727 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $186,415; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $578,641) in amortization of property and equipment; |
● | $1,980,597 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $209,985; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $1,757,672) from depreciation expensed in costs of finished inventory sold; |
● | Deduction of $2,816,943 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 – deduction of $686,867; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - deduction of $3,355,797) from the unrealized change in fair value of biological assets; |
● | $3,358,862 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $460,467; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $2,573,151) for changes in fair value in inventory sold; |
● | Deduction of 813,823 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $224,064; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - deduction of $470,358) from deferred income taxes; |
● | $1,306,607 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $104,359; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $344,593) in share-based compensation, stock option and restricted stock units vesting expense, including expense for option grants under our stock option plan implemented during 2020, as well as shares issued directly as compensation for employees, directors, and service providers; |
● | $2,042,556 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $216,493; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $1,026,732) in accretion of interest expense on debt and convertible debentures outstanding; |
● | $371,412 for the loss on equity method investment (for the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023 - $nil); |
● | $156,165 for the gain on extinguishment on note receivable (for the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023 - $nil); |
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● | Deduction of $50,057 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 – loss of $87,699; for the year ended October 31, 2023 – loss of $182,025) from gain on disposal of property and equipment; |
● | $12,768,905 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 – deduction of $336,981; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $4,563,498) from the loss on fair value of derivative liability; |
● | Deduction of $3,094,414 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $400,016; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - deduction of $129,113) from the unrealized loss on warrants asset. |
Changes in non-cash working capital are summarized in the following table.
Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
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($) | ($) | ($) | ||||||||||
Accounts receivable | 46,078 | 466,434 | (465,465 | ) | ||||||||
Inventory and biological assets | (192,837 | ) | (344,311 | ) | (767,636 | ) | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (443,673 | ) | (27,549 | ) | (40,513 | ) | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 680,871 | (1,115,128 | ) | 569,451 | ||||||||
Income tax payable | 1,033,789 | 507,332 | 55,024 | |||||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 269,883 | - | - | |||||||||
Unearned revenue | - | - | (28,024 | ) | ||||||||
Total | 1,394,111 | (513,222 | ) | (677,163 | ) |
Changes in accounts receivable are due to the timing and collection of sales. Changes in inventory and biological assets reflect increases due to increased productive capacity, as well as the timing of harvests, the timing of the completion growth cycles, and the timing of sales of finished inventory. Changes in liabilities, including accounts payable and accrued liabilities reflect the use of credit terms and cash flow management based upon ongoing liquidity management.
Investing Activities
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we added $6,072,079 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $770,010; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $4,008,866) to property and equipment, including non-cash right-of-use asset additions. We expended cash flows of $1,739,014 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $126,690; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $1,456,782) for property and equipment additions.
We also expended $7,898,136 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $1,018,596; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $1,420,526) as cash advances and loans to other parties during the year ended December 31, 2024. Repayment of $750,577 was received during the year ended December 31, 2024 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023 - $nil).
During the year ended December 31, 2024, $801,436 was expended towards acquisition of Canopy Management and Golden Harvests (for the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023 - $nil). Dividends paid to a minority owner from Golden Harvests was $530,000 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023 - $nil).
During the year ended December 31, 2024, $1,980,000 was expended towards equity investment in ABCO Garden State, LLC, of which $1,257,142 was converted to equity and $722,858 remains to be applied towards the second option which
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can be exercised two years from the start of ABCO’s operations, (for the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023 - $nil),
Financing Activities
Net cash flows provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2024, were $2,951,209 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 – net cash used of $1,139,491; for the year ended October 31, 2023 – net cash provided of $4,433,820).
Significant financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, included the following:
● | Proceeds of $4,657,460 from exercise of warrants; |
● | Proceeds of $359,958 from exercise of stock options; |
● | Proceeds of $787,500 from sales of membership units; |
● | Payment of $126,914 of debt and equity issuance costs; |
● | Repayments of $521,953 of convertible debentures; |
● | Repayments of $974,749 of lease principal; and |
● | Repayments of $1,230,093 of long-term debt. |
Significant financing activities for the two months ended December 31, 2023, included the following:
● | Repayments of $126,978 of convertible debentures; |
● | Repayments of $444,347 of lease principal; and |
● | Repayments of $568,166 of long-term debt. |
Financing activities during the comparable year ended October 31, 2023, included the following:
● | Proceeds of $8,000,000 from issuance of convertible debentures; |
● | Repayments of $261,006 of convertible debentures; |
● | Repayments of $1,673,344 of lease principal; and |
● | Repayments of $1,631,830 of long-term debt. |
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Trends and expected fluctuations in liquidity
Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended 2023 |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 Variance |
FY 2024 VS FY 2023 Variance |
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($) | ($) | ($) | ($) | (%) | ||||||||||||||||
Current assets | 20,657,175 | 15,612,537 | 17,421,537 | 3,235,638 | 19 | % | ||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | (5,486,306 | ) | (4,298,684 | ) | (5,195,681 | ) | (290,625 | ) | 6 | % | ||||||||||
Working capital | 15,170,869 | 11,313,853 | 12,225,856 | 2,945,013 | 24 | % |
Working capital increased by $2,945,013 from October 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024, due primarily to the fact that the Company has advanced significant amounts due from ABCO which are classified as current assets. The current liabilities included to derive working capital excludes the current portion of convertible debt which has a maturity greater than one year but is classified as current liabilities based on the newly adopted amendment to IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements effective January 1, 2024. The current liabilities also excludes the derivative liability balance related to convertible debentures.
We expect significant ongoing fluctuations in working capital over time, as we are in the early stages of growth. We have historically raised debt with principal due on maturity, and accordingly, we expect significant one-time payments as debt matures, as opposed to smooth cash outflows over time. We have historically been able to meet commitments, modify debt maturities, and raise new financing as required to respond to changes in our liquidity position, although there is no guarantee we will be able to do so in the future. We are exposed to market pricing for cannabis products, which materially impacts our liquidity and is out of our control. The market for cannabis products, including flower, which is our primary product, is relatively immature, having recently become legal to buy and sell in certain markets.
We have observed some indications of seasonality, and in addition, we have observed that market conditions can change rapidly without apparent explanations or analyzable causes. We cannot control whether we will be able to raise financing when required or sell cannabis products at profitable prices in the future; however, part of our strategy is to produce flower at sustainable gross margins over a growing productive base, which, holding other factors constant, is expected to result in improved net loss or net income, as well as net cash flows.
Commitments and Obligations
Set out below are undiscounted minimum future lease payments after December 31, 2024.
Total future |
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($) | ||||
Less than one year | 1,193,947 | |||
Between one and five years | 6,114,002 | |||
Total minimum lease payments | 7,307,949 | |||
Less amount representing interest | (2,096,006 | ) | ||
Present value of minimum lease payments | 5,211,943 |
The Company has four lease contracts with extension options remaining after December 31, 2024, which were negotiated by management to provide flexibility in managing business needs. Set out below are the undiscounted potential rental payments related to periods following the date of exercise options that are not included in the lease term:
Within five years |
More than five years |
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Extension options available to be exercised | $ | 1,063,201 | $ | 19,279,515 |
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The contractual maturities of the Company’s liabilities occur over the next five years are as follows:
Year 1 | Over 1 Year - 3 Years |
Over 3 Years - 5 Years |
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$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 2,107,619 | - | - | |||||||||
Lease liabilities | 736,453 | 1,294,125 | 3,181,365 | |||||||||
Convertible debentures | - | - | 2,459,924 | |||||||||
Debt | 227,679 | 1,001,681 | - | |||||||||
Business acquisition consideration payable | 536,881 | 1,693,540 | - | |||||||||
Total | 3,608,632 | 3,989,346 | 5,641,289 |
Debt financing
On January 12, 2024, debt with a principal amount of $1,285,000 was received, secured by deed of trust of $1,285,000. Interest is paid at the higher of 5% or the London Interbank Offered Rate (‘LIBOR”) for the first twelve months. For the thirteenth month to the twenty-fourth month, interest is paid at the higher of 6% or the LIBOR and for twenty-fifth month to the thirty-sixth month, interest is paid at the higher of 7% or the LIBOR. Interest is paid at the end of the month in arrears and is computed based on a 30-day month and has a maturity date of December 1, 2027. The note is reported at amortized cost using an effective rate of approximately 7.2%. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company made principal and interest payments of $223,991.
On March 15, 2024, GR Unlimited guaranteed a note payable owed by ABCO Gardens State, LLC, with an original principal limit amount of $1,100,000. The note allows the ABCO Garden State, LLC to borrow any amount which is more than $150,000 but less than the loan limit of $1,100,000. All advances in aggregate should not exceed the loan limit of $1,100,000. Each advance will be subjected to a 1.55% origination fee payable to the lender at the time of the advance, which can be deducted from the advance. Interest is paid at 17.32% per annum and each advance has a maturity date of 3 years after the effective date of the advance. Interest only will be payable on the 15th of the next month following the effective date of the advance and continuing for six months. At any time after the Company has paid twelve months’ worth of interest, the Company may repay the note in full following written notice to the lender. The principal and interest payments for the note payable are to be made by GR Unlimited, in which the principal loan balance has been added to the ABCO Promissory Note (formerly Iron Flag Promissory Note) and is considered an advance issued by GR Unlimited to Iron Flag. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company made principal and interest payments of $139,409.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued 23,270,249 subordinate voting shares on the exercise of the same number of warrants, for total proceeds of $4,657,460 gross and incurred issuance costs of $126,914.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued 13,483,670 subordinate voting shares in settlement of conversions of its convertible debt totaling $8,741,612.
On April 24, 2024, the Company acquired an additional 20% interest in Golden Harvests for aggregate consideration of $2,342,207 comprised of deferred cash payments of $2,000,0000 (the Initial Purchase Price or “IPP”) plus true-up amounts (the Additional Purchase Price or “APP”). The IPP is to be paid for in thirteen quarterly installments beginning
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on January 1, 2025. The Company may pay all or part of the cash portion of the business acquisition consideration payable after January 1, 2025. IPP remaining to be paid at the Consolidated Financial Statements dated December 31, 2024, includes cash payments of $2,000,000. The IPP was recorded at its fair value at the date of inception of $1,134,952.
The APP is calculated on a distribution equivalent basis whereby the seller receives a true-up payment pro-rata based on the proportion of remaining IPP balance at the time of the distribution payment made to the Company. If distribution equivalent amounts in any quarter are in excess of the minimum interest amounts, then no minimum interest amount is due. The distribution equivalent is reduced pro-rata in accordance with amounts paid down against sellers IPP.
On April 24, 2024, the Company acquired the remaining 13% interest in Canopy for aggregate consideration of $780,000 comprised of upfront cash payments of $156,000 and deferred cash payments of $624,000. The deferred cash payments are to be paid in 48 equal installments with a 5.21% interest rate applied. Consideration remaining to be paid at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements included cash payments of $620,478.
EQUITY FINANCING
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued 3,686,308 subordinate voting shares in exchange for the exercise of stock options raising proceeds of $359,958. Contemporaneously, the fair value of the options exercised of $273,954 was transferred from contributed surplus to share capital.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company, through its subsidiary Grown Rogue Retail Ventures, LLC, invested $806,250 in the equity of Grown Rogue West New York, LLC.
Trends and expected fluctuations in capital resources
We realized net cash flows provided by financing activities of approximately $2.95 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 – net cash used of $1.13 million; for the year ended October 31, 2023 – net cash provided of $4.43 million), resulting from proceeds from exercise of warrants of $4.65 million, proceeds from exercise of stock options of $0.36 million and proceeds from sales of membership units of $0.79 million (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $nil; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $8.0 million from debt), less debt, debenture, and lease principal repayments of 2.85 million (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $1.1 million; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $3.57 million).
Financing activities have been critical to our ability to continue operating, and significant portions of our financing have historically been raised from key management personnel. However, we are able to raise such financing from third parties; this highlights the importance of management’s strategy of scaling operations. Our business strategy contemplates growing cash flows from operations, which may contribute to reinvestment and growth; however, further financing may be required or utilized based upon our future capital position and future business opportunities.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Transactions with Related Parties
Transactions with key management and directors
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company completed the following related party transactions:
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Transactions with Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”)
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, GRU Properties, the Company leased a property located in Trail, Oregon (“Trail”) owned by the Company’s President and CEO. The lease was extended during the year ended October 31, 2021, with a term through December 31, 2025. Lease charges of $72,000 were incurred for the year ended December 31, 2024 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $12,000, for the year ended October 31, 2023 –$72,000). The lease liability balance for Trail at December 31, 2024, was $68,074 (December 31, 2023 - $129,401, October 31, 2023 - $139,014).
During the year ended October 31, 2021, the Company leased an outdoor post-harvest facility located in Medford, Oregon (“Lars”), a facility which is beneficially owned by the CEO, with a term through June 30, 2026. Lease charges for Lars of $196,691 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $31,827, for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $190,035) were incurred for the year ended December 31, 2024. The lease liability for Lars at December 31, 2024, was $284,728 (December 31, 2023 - $445,708, October 31, 2023 - $470,134).
During the year ended October 31, 2021, the CEO leased equipment to the Company, which had a balance due of $Nil at December 31, 2024 and 2023 (October 31, 2023 - $Nil). Lease payments of $nil were made against the equipment leases during the year ended December 31, 2024, and the two months ended December 31, 2023 (October 31, 2023 - $9,971).
Leases liabilities payable to the CEO were $352,802 in aggregate at December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023 - $575,109, October 31, 2023 - $604,148).
During the year ended October 31, 2023, the Company, through GR Unlimited, acquired 87% of the membership units of Canopy from the CEO. All payments necessary for GR Unlimited to exercise its option to acquire 87% of Canopy were equal to payments made by Canopy to purchase a controlling 60% interest of Golden Harvests for aggregate consideration of $1,007,719 comprised of 1,025,000 subordinate voting shares of the Company with a fair value of $158,181 and cash payments of $849,536. Following GR Unlimited’s acquisition of 87% of the membership units of Canopy in January of 2023, Canopy became owned 87% by GR Unlimited; 7.5% by officers and directors; and 5.5% by the CEO.
During April 2024, the Company, through GR Unlimited, acquired the remaining 13% of the membership units in Canopy. As part of this transaction, the Company purchased the CEO’s 5.5% membership interest in Canopy. The consideration due to the CEO is comprised of an upfront cash payment of $66,000 and deferred cash payments of $264,000.
Transactions with Spouse of CEO
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company incurred expenses of $109,998 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $24,039; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $98,846) for salary paid to the spouse of the CEO. At December 31, 2024, accounts and accrued liabilities payable to this individual were $3,846 (December 31, 2023 - $3,846; October 31, 2023 - $2,692).
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the spouse of the CEO exercised 500,000 stock options into subordinate voting shares. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company also issued 300,000 stock options. Subsequent to the date of balance sheet, the Company issued 15,000 restricted stock units. During the year ended October 31, 2023, the spouse of the CEO was granted 500,000 stock options. During the year ended December 31, 2024, stock options and restricted stock units expense for the spouse of the CEO was $46,847 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $5,144; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $25,008).
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Transactions with Michigan General Manager (“GM”)
Through its subsidiary, Golden Harvests, the Company leased Morton, owned by the Company’s GM, that is located in Michigan, with a lease term through December 2029. Lease charges of $216,00 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $32,000; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $180,000) were incurred during the year ended December 31, 2024. The lease liability of Morton at December 31, 2024, was $1,199,697 (December 31, 2023 - $350,668, October 31, 2023 - $377,043).
Through its subsidiary, Golden Harvests, the Company also leased Morton Annex located in Michigan, which is owned by the Company’s GM. The lease term was extended during the two months ended December 31, 2023, through November 2024. Lease charges of $250,000 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $330,000; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $740,000) were incurred during the year ended December 31, 2024. The lease liability of Morton Annex at December 31, 2024, was $nil (December 31, 2023 - $239,871; October 31, 2023 - $29,774).
During April 2024, the Company, through Canopy, acquired an additional 20% of the membership units in Golden Harvest from the GM for aggregate consideration of $2,342,207, comprised of deferred cash payments of $2,000,0000 plus true-up amounts. Distributions of $530,000 was paid to the GM during the year ended December 31, 2024 and true-up amounts of $530,000 were paid to the GM.
Transactions with Key Management Personnel
Key management personnel consist of the President and CEO; the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), GM and the Senior Vice President (“SVP”) of the Company. The compensation to key management is presented in the following table:
Year ended December 31, |
Two months ended |
Year ended |
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$ | $ | |||||||||||
Salaries and consulting fees | 1,199,069 | 240,105 | 880,195 | |||||||||
Royalty fees paid to GM | 263,000 | - | - | |||||||||
Stock option expense | 373,683 | 32,894 | 161,422 | |||||||||
Total | 1,835,752 | 272,999 | 1,041,617 |
* | SVP’s effective last day was December 31, 2023. |
Stock options granted to key management personnel and close family members of key management personnel include the following. During the year ended December 31, 2024, 1,400,0400 options were granted to the CEO; 170,000 options granted to the CFO, and 300,000 options granted to the GM. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the CFO exercised 1,000,000 stock options into subordinate voting shares and the CEO exercised 500,000 stock options into subordinate voting shares.
During the two months ended December 31, 2023, no options were granted to key management personnel.
During the year ended October 31, 2023, 1,500,000 options were granted to the CEO; 750,000 options were granted to the CFO; 750,000 options were granted to the SVP; and 175,000 options to the GM During the year ended October 31, 2023, the SVP purchased December 2022 Convertible Debentures with a principal balance of $50,000 and was issued 167,912 December Warrants.
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During the year ended October 31, 2023, the SVP purchased December 2022 Convertible Debentures with a principal balance of $50,000 and was issued 167,912 December Warrants. During the two months ended December 31, 2023, the SVP converted the $50,000 convertible debentures and exercised the 167,912 December Warrants. This resulted in the issuance of 336,775 subordinate voting shares at a price of CAD$0.20 per share in accordance with the December Convertible Debentures, in addition to the issuance of 167,912 subordinate voting shares at an exercise price of $0.25 CAD per subordinate voting share upon the exercise of the December Warrants.
During the year ended October 31, 2023, the Company issued 200,000 shares to the GM, which represented a portion of consideration for the acquisition of Golden Harvests.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, 333,900 restricted stock units were granted to the CEO (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 – nil). Subsequent to the date of balance sheet, 781,250 restricted stock units were granted to the CEO and 93,750 restricted stock units were granted to the CFO.
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and lease liabilities due to key management at December 31, 2024, totaled $4,270,290 (December 31, 2023 - $1,230,808, October 31, 2023 - $1,118,763).
Debt balances and movements with RELATED PARTIES
The following table sets out the portions of debt pertaining to related parties:
CEO | SVP | Director | GM | Total | ||||||||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||
Balance – October 31, 2022 | 46,799 | 93,603 | 140,404 | 360,000 | 640,806 | |||||||||||||||
Interest | 15,649 | 31,297 | 46,947 | 64,800 | 158,693 | |||||||||||||||
Payments | (55,778 | ) | (111,555 | ) | (167,333 | ) | (64,800 | ) | (399,466 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance – October 31, 2023 | 6,670 | 13,345 | 20,018 | 360,000 | 400,033 | |||||||||||||||
Interest | 399 | 794 | 1,190 | 10,800 | 13,183 | |||||||||||||||
Payments | (7,069 | ) | (14,139 | ) | (21,208 | ) | (10,800 | ) | (53,216 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2023 | - | - | - | 360,000 | 360,000 | |||||||||||||||
Borrowed | 264,000 | - | 120,000 | 1,134,952 | 1,518,952 | |||||||||||||||
Interest | 7,981 | - | 3,628 | 802,841 | 814,450 | |||||||||||||||
Payments | (48,839 | ) | - | (22,200 | ) | (594,800 | ) | (665,839 | ) | |||||||||||
Balance – December 31, 2024 | 223,142 | - | 101,428 | 1,702,993 | 2,027,563 |
Pursuant to the loan and related agreements transacted during the year ended October 31, 2020, the CEO, SVP, and a director obtained 5.5%; 1%; and 2.5% of GR Michigan, respectively; third parties obtained 4% as part of the agreements, such that GR Michigan has a 13% non-controlling interest. These parties, except the CEO, obtained the same interests in Canopy; the CEO obtained 92.5% of Canopy Management, of which 87% was acquired by the Company during the year ended October 31, 2023; all payments necessary for the Company to exercise its option to acquire 87% of Canopy were equal to payments made by Canopy to purchase a controlling 60% interest of Golden Harvests. Interest payments of $64,800 were made on the business acquisition consideration payable of $360,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $10,400; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $64,800).
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Pursuant to the Canopy purchase agreement executed on April 24, 2024, the Company, through GR Unlimited, acquired the remaining 13% of the membership units in Canopy. As part of this transaction, the Company purchased a 5.5% membership interest in Canopy from the CEO, comprised of an upfront cash payment of $66,000 and deferred cash payments of $264,000. Additionally, the Company purchased a 2.5% membership interest in Canopy from a Director, comprised of an upfront cash payment of $30,000 and deferred cash payments of $120,000. The deferred cash payments are to be paid in 48 equal installments with a 5.21% interest rate applied.
Principal payments of $40,277 and interest payments of $8,562 were made on the business acquisition consideration payable ($264,000) due to the CEO for the year ended December 31, 2024 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023 - $nil). Principal payments of $18,308 and interest payments of $3,892 were made on the business acquisition consideration payable ($120,000) due to the Director for the year ended December 31, 2024 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023 - $nil).
During April 2024, the Company, through Canopy, acquired an additional 20% of the membership units in Golden Harvest from the GM for aggregate present value consideration of $2,342,207, comprised of deferred cash payments of $2,000,0000 plus true-up amounts. Pursuant to the purchase agreement executed on April 24, 2024, the deferred cash payments are to be paid in thirteen quarterly installments beginning on January 1, 2025. True-up payments of $530,000 were made on the business acquisition consideration payable of $1,134,952 for the year ended December 31, 2024 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023 - $nil).
Transactions with the Independent Directors
During the year ended December 31, 2024, options of 250,000 were exercised into subordinate voting shares by an independent Director. Options of 510,000 were also granted to the independent Directors during the year ended December 31, 2024. During the two months ended December 31, 2023, no options were granted to directors. During the year ended October 31, 2023, 1,250,000 stock options were granted to three board of directors.
Restricted stock units of 120,300 were also granted to the independent Directors during the year ended December 31, 2024. Subsequent to the date of balance sheet, 281,250 restricted stock units were granted to the independent Directors. During the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023, no restricted stock units were granted to the independent Directors.
Compensation to the board of directors during the year ended December 31, 2024, was $173,000, (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 – $3,000; for the year ended October 31, 2023 - $18,000).
Transactions with ABCO Garden State, LLC
Please see under Oregon for transactions relating to Investment in ABCO and promissory notes executed to ABCO.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, GR Unlimited charged fees of $729,400 to ABCO under its consulting agreement which is included as part of the Company’s service revenues.
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Other Selected Financial Information
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (non-IFRS measures)
The Company’s “Adjusted EBITDA,” or “aEBITDA,” is a non-IFRS measure used by management that does not have any prescribed meaning by IFRS and that may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is intended to provide a proxy for our operating cash flow before changes in non-cash working capital (“CNCWC”), which was $9,679,535 (for the two months ended December 31, 2023 - $986,864; for year ended October 31, 2023 - $7,633,872). The Company defines “EBITDA” as the Company’s net income or loss for a period, as reported, before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and is further adjusted to remove transaction costs, stock-based compensation expense, accretion expense, gain (loss) on derecognition of derivative liabilities, the effects of fair-value accounting for biological assets and inventory, as well as other non-cash items and items not representative of operational performance as reported in net income (loss). Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA adjusted for the impact of various significant or unusual transactions. The Company believes that this is a useful metric to evaluate its operating performance, as it allows analysts to compare us to our competitors and derive expectations of our future performance. Adjusted EBITDA increases comparability between comparative companies by adjusting for variability resulting from differences in capital structures, resource allocations and investments, the impact of fair value adjustments on biological assets and inventory and financial statements, which may be volatile and fluctuate significantly from period to period.
Year ended December 31, |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
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Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation | ($) | ($) | ($) | |||||||||
Net income (loss), as reported | (10,696,794 | ) | 672,427 | (662,320 | ) | |||||||
Add back realized fair value amounts included in inventory sold | 3,358,862 | 460,647 | 2,573,151 | |||||||||
Deduct unrealized fair value gain on growth of biological assets | (2,816,943 | ) | (686,867 | ) | (3,355,797 | ) | ||||||
Add back amortization of property and equipment included in cost of sales | 1,980,598 | 209,985 | 1,757,672 | |||||||||
(8,174,277 | ) | 656,192 | 312,706 | |||||||||
Add back interest and interest accretion expense, as reported | 2,421,717 | 285,657 | 1,397,348 | |||||||||
Add back amortization of property and equipment, as reported | 939,727 | 186,415 | 578,641 | |||||||||
Add back share-based compensation | 1,306,607 | 104,359 | 346,113 | |||||||||
Deduct unrealized gain/add back unrealized loss on derivative liability, as reported | 12,768,905 | (336,981 | ) | 4,563,498 | ||||||||
Deduct gain/add back loss on disposal of property plant and equipment | (50,057 | ) | 87,699 | - | ||||||||
Deduct unrealized gain on warrants asset, as reported | (3,094,413 | ) | (400,016 | ) | (129,113 | ) | ||||||
Deduct gain on extinguishment on note receivable | (156,165 | ) | ||||||||||
Add back income tax expense, as reported | 1,695,825 | 383,539 | 370,932 | |||||||||
EBITDA | 7,657,869 | 966,864 | 7,440,125 | |||||||||
Compliance costs 1 | - | - | 83,747 | |||||||||
One time compensation payments | 264,336 | - | - | |||||||||
Additional compliance costs associated with year end change | 79,091 | - | - | |||||||||
Costs associated with acquisition of Golden Harvests 2 | 603,000 | 20,000 | 110,000 | |||||||||
New production location startup costs 3 | 887,897 | - | - | |||||||||
Non recurring legal and transaction costs | 187,342 | - | - | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 9,679,535 | 986,864 | 7,633,872 |
1 | Costs for professional services pertaining to prior periods as a result of efforts to bring the Company’s disclosures current with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The Company’s required disclosures were brought current, and over-the-counter trading resumed in the United States. |
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2 | Costs associated with the Company’s acquisition of the Michigan assets. | |
3 | During the year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred 887,897 in pre-opening labor costs associated with the investment in New Jersey. |
Segmented Adjusted EBITDA – Year ended December 31, 2024
Oregon | Michigan | Services | Corporate | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
Revenue | 12,093,606 | 12,936,028 | 1,258,131 | 729,500 | 27,017,265 | |||||||||||||||
Costs of revenue, excluding fair value adjustments | (7,125,199 | ) | (5,701,841 | ) | (206,670 | ) | - | (13,033,710 | ) | |||||||||||
Gross profit (loss) before fair value adjustments | 4,968,407 | 7,234,187 | 1,005,261 | 729,500 | 13,983,555 | |||||||||||||||
Net fair value ("FV") adjustments | 210,468 | (752,387 | ) | - | - | (541,919 | ) | |||||||||||||
Gross profit | 5,178,875 | 6,481,800 | 1,005,261 | 729,500 | 13,441,636 | |||||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||
General and administration | 2,603,427 | 2,762,657 | - | 4,709,276 | 10,075,360 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 115,851 | 641,120 | - | 182,756 | 939,727 | |||||||||||||||
Share based compensation | - | - | - | 1,306,607 | 1,306,607 | |||||||||||||||
Other income and expense: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and accretion | (241,572 | ) | (73,361 | ) | - | (2,106,784 | ) | (2,421,717 | ) | |||||||||||
Loss on disposal or property and equipment | 5,280 | 44,777 | - | - | 50,057 | |||||||||||||||
Gain on extinguishment on note receivable | - | - | - | 156,165 | 156,165 | |||||||||||||||
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative liability | - | - | - | (12,768,905 | ) | (12,768,905 | ) | |||||||||||||
Unrealized (loss) gain on warrants asset | - | - | - | 3,094,413 | 3,094,413 | |||||||||||||||
Other income and expense | 2,878 | 238,848 | 800,000 | 896,987 | 1,938,713 | |||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) before tax | 2,226,183 | 3,288,287 | 1,851,461 | (16,366,900 | ) | (9,000,969 | ) | |||||||||||||
Tax | - | - | - | 1,695,825 | 1,695,825 | |||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) after tax | 2,226,183 | 3,288,287 | 1,851,461 | (18,062,725 | ) | (10,696,794 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net FV adjustments | (210,468 | ) | 752,387 | - | - | 541,919 | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of property and equipment included in cost of sales | 1,254,370 | 726,228 | - | - | 1,980,598 | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of property and equipment | 115,851 | 641,120 | - | 182,756 | 939,727 | |||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | - | - | - | 1,306,607 | 1,306,607 | |||||||||||||||
Gain on extinguishment on note receivable | - | - | - | (156,165 | ) | (156,165 | ) | |||||||||||||
Unrealized derivative liability | - | - | - | 12,768,905 | 12,768,905 | |||||||||||||||
Loss on disposal of property plant and equipment | (5,280 | ) | (44,777 | ) | - | - | (50,057 | ) | ||||||||||||
Unrealized warrants asset | - | - | - | (3,094,413 | ) | (3,094,413 | ) | |||||||||||||
Interest and accretion | 241,572 | 73,361 | - | 2,106,784 | 2,421,717 | |||||||||||||||
Income tax | - | - | - | 1,695,825 | 1,695,825 | |||||||||||||||
EBITDA before one-time adjustments | 3,622,228 | 5,436,606 | 1,851,461 | (3,252,426 | ) | 7,657,869 | ||||||||||||||
Add back to EBITDA: | ||||||||||||||||||||
One time compensation payments | - | - | - | 264,336 | 264,336 | |||||||||||||||
Additional compliance costs | - | - | - | 79,091 | 79,091 | |||||||||||||||
Eliminated management fees | - | - | - | - | 46,200 | |||||||||||||||
Costs associated with acquisition of Golden Harvests | - | 323,000 | - | 280,000 | 603,000 | |||||||||||||||
New production location startup costs | - | - | - | 887,897 | 887,897 | |||||||||||||||
Non recurring legal and transaction costs | - | - | - | 187,342 | 187,342 | |||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 3,622,228 | 5,759,606 | 1,851,461 | (1,553,760 | ) | 9,679,535 |
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On June 24, 2024, the Company completed a reorganization of its share capital as approved by the shareholders of the Company at its annual and special meeting. Pursuant to the share reorganization, the Company amended its articles to redesignate its existing class of common shares without par value in the capital of the Company as subordinate voting shares and created a new class of unlisted Multiple Voting Shares (“MV Shares”). The subordinate voting shares can be converted into MV Shares at a conversion ratio of 1,000:1, and the MV Shares carry 1,000 votes per share.
As of the date of this MD&A, the Company had 227,293,438 subordinate voting shares outstanding, in which all MV Shares have been converted into subordinate voting shares.
As of the date of this MD&A, the Company has the following warrants outstanding, exercisable into subordinate voting shares:
Exercise price (CAD$) |
Warrants outstanding |
Life (years) |
Expiry date | ||||||||||
0.225 | 4,000,000 | 3.54 | October 05, 2028 |
As of the date of this MD&A, the Company has the following stock options outstanding and exercisable into subordinate voting shares:
Exercise price (CAD$) |
Options outstanding |
Number exercisable |
Remaining Contractual Life (years) |
Expiry period | |||||||||||||
0.30 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 0.10 | April 2025 | |||||||||||||
0.16 | 1,150,000 | 1,150,000 | 0.18 | May 2025 | |||||||||||||
0.15 | 85,000 | 85,000 | 0.62 | November 2025 | |||||||||||||
0.15 | 300,000 | 300,000 | 1.07 | April 2026 | |||||||||||||
0.15 | 4,475,000 | 4,475,000 | 1.80 | January 2027 | |||||||||||||
0.84 | 5,380,000 | 1,776,656 | 2.44 | August 2027 | |||||||||||||
0.30 | 400,000 | 116,666 | 2.48 | September 2027 | |||||||||||||
0.39 | 500,000 | 500,000 | 2.65 | November 2027 | |||||||||||||
0.84 | 75,000 | 24,999 | 3.44 | August 2028 | |||||||||||||
0.93 | 500,000 | - | 3.78 | December 2028 | |||||||||||||
0.87 | 2,000,000 | 41,666 | 3.94 | February 2029 | |||||||||||||
0.84 | 1,400,000 | 466,666 | 4.44 | August 2029 | |||||||||||||
0.55 | 17,265,000 | 9,936,653 | 2.34 |
As of the date of this MD&A, the Company has the following restricted stock units outstanding:
Grant date price |
Restricted units outstanding | Vesting date | |||||||
0.91 | 78,125 | June 2025 | |||||||
0.91 | 60,000 | December 2025 | |||||||
0.83 | 374,000 | January 2026 | |||||||
0.91 | 1,156,250 | January 2026 | |||||||
0.89 | 1,668,375 |
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As of the date of this MD&A, the Company also has July Convertible Debentures outstanding with an aggregate principal balance of $3,300,000 and accrued interest of approximately $68,475. The debentures mature on July 13, 2026. Interest accrues at 9% per annum and is payable on the last business days of March, June, September, and December.
Shares issuable upon conversion of the July Convertible Debentures as of the date of this MD&A are presented in the table below.
Debenture principal | Accrued interest | USD/CAD exchange rate * |
Exercise price (CAD$) |
Shares issuable if converted | ||||
$3,300,000 | $68,475 | 1.43183 | 0.24 | 19,687,663 |
* | Most recent exchange rate as published by the Bank of Canada. |
Critical Accounting Judgments and Estimation Uncertainties
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires that the Company’s management make critical judgments, estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The most significant judgments include those related to the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern, the determination of when property and equipment are available for use, and impairment of its financial and non-financial assets. The most significant estimates and assumptions include those related to the valuation of biological assets, the collectability of accounts receivable, the useful lives of property and equipment, inputs used in accounting the determination of the discount rate used to estimate the fair value of the liability component of convertible debt instruments, the discount rates used to calculate present values of lease liabilities, the inputs used in the estimate of the fair value of equity based compensation, and the inputs used in the estimate of the fair value of equity instruments.
Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Amendments to IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements
The amendment to IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements specifies that the classification of current versus non-current liabilities may change (e.g. convertible debt). Prior to this amendment, the classification of liabilities was considered current when there was no unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date. Under the amendment to IAS 1, the IASB removed the requirement for a right to be unconditional and instead requires that a right to defer settlement must exist at the reporting date and have substance. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024. The Company adopted the amendments to IAS 1 effective January 1, 2024, which impacts the classification of the Company’s Financial Statements by recording its convertible debt as a current liability in its consolidated statements of financial position dated December 31, 2024.
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Financial Instruments and Other Risk Factors
Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value or cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market prices. Market risk reflects interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risks.
Interest Rate Risk
At December 31, 2024, and 2023 and October 31, 2023, the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk relates to long term debt, convertible promissory notes, and finance lease obligations, but its interest rate risk is limited as the aforementioned financial instruments are fixed interest rate instruments, , except for one of its long-term debt which carries a floating rate of interest.
Currency Risk
As at December 31, 2024, the Company had a portion of its accounts payable and accrued liabilities denominated in Canadian dollars which amounted to CAD$172,795 (December 31, 2023 - CAD $155,679; October 31, 2023 - $190,169). The Company is exposed to the risk of fluctuation in the rate of exchange between the Canadian Dollar and the United States Dollar.
Other Price Risk
Other price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices, other than those arising from interest rate risk or foreign currency risk and a change in the price of cannabis. The Company is not exposed to significant other price risk.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a loss for the other party by failing to pay for its obligation.
Credit risk to the Company is derived from cash and trade accounts receivable. The Company places its cash in deposit with United States financial institutions. The Company has established a policy to mitigate the risk of loss related to granting customer credit by primarily selling on a cash-on-delivery basis.
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash deposits. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000. At December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, and October 31, 2023, the Company had $3,932,221, $6,054,579 and $8,108,247 in excess of the FDIC insured limit, respectively.
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The carrying amount of cash, trade accounts receivable, notes receivable and prepaid expenses and other assets represents the Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk; the balances of these accounts are summarized in the following table:
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
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$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Cash | 4,682,221 | 6,804,579 | 8,858,247 | |||||||||
Accounts receivable | 1,596,912 | 1,642,990 | 2,109,424 | |||||||||
Notes receivable | 9,803,604 | 2,449,122 | 1,430,526 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 864,009 | 420,336 | 392,787 | |||||||||
Total | 16,946,746 | 11,317,027 | 12,790,984 |
The allowance for doubtful accounts at December 31, 2024 was $420,614 (December 31, 2023 - $373,393, October 31, 2023 - $165,347).
As at December 31, 2024, and 2023, and October 31, 2023, the Company’s trade accounts receivable were aged as follows:
December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
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$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Current | 624,736 | 604,920 | 1,079,657 | |||||||||
130 days | 429,973 | 568,445 | 475,909 | |||||||||
31 days older | 836,332 | 732,981 | 616,574 | |||||||||
Total trade accounts receivable | 1,891,041 | 1,906,346 | 2,172,140 | |||||||||
GST/HST | 126,485 | 110,037 | 102,631 | |||||||||
Provision for bad debt | (420,614 | ) | (373,393 | ) | (165,347 | ) | ||||||
Total accounts receivable | 1,596,912 | 1,642,990 | 2,109,424 |
Major customers are defined as customers that each individually account for greater than 10% of the Company’s annual revenues. During the year ended December 31, 2024, there was no major customer that accounted for greater than 10% of revenues (for the two months ended December 31, 2023, and the year ended October 31, 2023 – no major customer accounted for over 10% of revenues). There was no customer with an accounts receivable balance greater than 10% at December 31, 2024 (December 31, 2023 – one customer with an accounts receivable balance greater than 10%; October 31, 2023 – nil).
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk represents the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities. The Company’s approach to managing liquidity risk is to ensure that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet liabilities when they become due. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, and October 31, 2023, the Company’s working capital accounts were as follows:
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December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
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$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Cash | 4,682,221 | 6,804,579 | 8,858,247 | |||||||||
Current assets excluding cash | 15,974,954 | 8,807,958 | 8,563,290 | |||||||||
Total current assets | 20,657,175 | 15,612,537 | 17,421,537 | |||||||||
Current liabilities | (5,515,809 | ) | (4,298,684 | ) | (5,195,681 | ) | ||||||
Working capital | 15,141,366 | 11,313,853 | 12,225,856 |
The Company Faces Risks Inherent in an Agricultural Business.
Cannabis is an agricultural product. There are risks inherent in the agricultural business, such as insects, plant diseases, forest fire and similar agricultural risks. Although some of the Company’s cannabis flower is grown indoors under climate-controlled conditions, with conditions monitored, there can be no assurance that natural elements will not have a material adverse effect on the production of the Company’s products.
Fair Values
A number of the Company’s accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair valued for both financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities. The Company has an established framework, which includes team members who have overall responsibility for overseeing all significant fair value measurements, including Level 3 fair values. When measuring the fair value of an asset or liability, the Company uses observable market data as far as possible.
The Company regularly assesses significant unobservable inputs and valuation adjustments. Fair values are categorized into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows:
Level 1: unadjusted quoted prices 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 or liability, either directly or indirectly; or
Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
The carrying values of the financial instruments at December 31, 2024 are summarized in the following table:
Level in fair value hierarchy |
FVTPL | |||||
$ | ||||||
Financial Assets | ||||||
Biological asset | Level 2 | 1,554,622 | ||||
Warrants asset | Level 2 | 4,593,844 | ||||
Financial Liabilities | ||||||
Derivative liability | Level 2 | 12,504,175 |
During the year ended December 31, 2024, there were no transfers of amounts between levels.
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The carrying values of the financial instruments at December 31, 2023 are summarized in the following table
Level in fair value hierarchy |
FVTPL | |||||
$ | ||||||
Financial Assets | ||||||
Biological asset | Level 2 | 1,723,342 | ||||
Warrants asset | Level 2 | 1,761,382 | ||||
Financial Liabilities | ||||||
Derivative liability | Level 2 | 7,471,519 |
During the two months ended December 31, 2023, there were no transfers of amounts between levels.
The carrying values of the financial instruments at October 31, 2023, are summarized in the following table:
Level in fair value hierarchy |
FVTPL | |||||
$ | ||||||
Financial Assets | ||||||
Biological asset | Level 2 | 1,566,822 | ||||
Warrants asset | Level 2 | 1,361,366 | ||||
Financial Liabilities | ||||||
Derivative liabilities | Level 2 | 7,808,500 |
During the year ended October 31, 2023, there were no transfers of amounts between levels.
See additional risk factors relating to the Company as described in section 17 of the Company’s Listing Statement dated November 15, 2018 which can be found under the Company’s profile on www.sedarplus.ca.
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On January 1, 2025, the Company announced the appointment of Andrew Marchington as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary.
On January 31, 2025, the Company appointed Josh Rosen as Chief Strategy Officer. The Company granted 2,000,000 stock options to Mr. Rosen at an exercise price of CAD$0.87 per share for a period of four years.
In January 2025, a Purchaser of the July Convertible Debentures converted an aggregate total of convertible debenture principal of $750,000 at CAD$0.20 per share into 4,505,625 subordinate voting shares.
In January 2025, the Company settled a total of 1,234,375 restricted stock units into subordinate voting shares.
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Grown Rogue derives a substantial portion of its revenues from the state-legal cannabis industry in the United States. Grown Rogue is indirectly involved (through subsidiaries) in the state-legal cannabis industry in the United States where respective state laws permit “adult-use”/“reactional” and/or medical cannabis cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sales, and possession. Currently, Grown Rogue’s subsidiaries directly participate in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, distribution, and sale of cannabis in Oregon’s adult-use market and in Michigan’s medical and adult-use market. Grown Rogue, through its subsidiaries, also participates in the cultivation, manufacturing, possession and distribution of cannabis in Illinois’s and New Jersey’s adult-use markets.
Cannabis is classified as a Schedule I narcotic under the United States Controlled Substances Act (the “CSA” or "Federal CSA"), making it federally illegal in the United States. A Schedule I narcotic under the CSA is deemed to have a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use, and a lack of accepted safety for the use of the drug under medical supervision. The United States Food and Drug Administration has not approved marijuana as a safe and effective drug for any indication.
Despite federal illegality, over the past decade 39 states have legalized cannabis for medical use within their borders, 24 states, two territories, and the District of Columbia have enacted measures to regulate cannabis for recreational use, and nine states have approved measures to allow for “low THC” medical use programs. As such, cannabis is largely regulated at the state level in the United States. Notwithstanding the permissive regulatory environment of cannabis at the state level, pursuant to the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution, United States federal laws are paramount and in case of conflict between federal and state law in the United States, the federal law shall apply. As a result of the conflict between state and federal law regarding cannabis, investments in cannabis businesses in the United States are subject to inconsistent legislation and regulation.
On the federal legislative side, a number of bills (some bi-partisan) have been introduced in Congress over the years in an attempt to address and perhaps reconcile the tension between state-legal cannabis programs and federal illegality, including the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE) Act, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity (CAOA) Act, the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, the Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult-Use Regulated Environment (PREPARE) Act, and the Small Business Tax Equity (SBTE) Act. Congress has not passed any material marijuana reform legislation in decades.
There has, however, been activity with respect to cannabis from the administrative branch. In 2013, then United States Department of Justice Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole issued a memorandum (the “Cole Memorandum”) for all United States Attorneys providing updated guidance to federal prosecutors concerning marijuana enforcement under the CSA. The Cole Memorandum applied to all Department of Justice federal enforcement activity, including civil enforcement, criminal investigations, and prosecutions concerning marijuana in all states. However, the Cole Memorandum was rescinded by Attorney General Jeff Sessions on January 4, 2018. The Biden administration tacitly reverted to the guidance provided in the Cole Memorandum but did not officially reinstated it. The new Trump administration and current Attorney General Bondi’s position with respect to the Cole Memorandum guidance is presently unclear. The Department of the Treasury adopted recommendations based on the standards set forth in the Cole Memorandum in its guidance (the “FinCen Guidance”) provided in 2014. Despite the repeal of the Cole Memorandum, the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has confirmed that the FinCEN Guidance remains in effect and the Department of Treasury indicated it will remain in place.
Notably, on October 6, 2022, then President Biden, asked the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Attorney General to initiate the administrative process to review expeditiously how marijuana is scheduled under federal
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law. On August 30, 2023, HHS recommended to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that marijuana be rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III under the CSA based on its review of data and science. Schedule III substances are deemed to have medicinal value and have potential for abuse but less than substances in Schedules I or II, and abuse that may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. On May 21, 2024, the DEA published its proposed rule related to rescheduling marijuana. Following a 60-day public comment period, the DEA determined that a hearing in front of an administrative law judge (ALJ) was warranted. The hearings on the proposed rulemaking to reschedule cannabis were scheduled to begin on January 21, 2025. However, the hearings have been postponed for at least three months pending resolution of an appeal filed by a party in the ALJ proceedings.
There is no guarantee that state laws legalizing and regulating the sale and use of cannabis will not be repealed or overturned. Unless and until the United States amends the CSA with respect to marijuana, there is a risk that federal authorities may enforce current federal law. If the federal government begins to enforce federal law, or if existing applicable state laws are repealed or curtailed, Grown Rogue’s business, results of operations, financial condition, and prospects would be materially adversely affected. There thus remains a risk that federal authorities may enforce current federal law against companies such as Grown Rogue for violation of federal law or they may seek to bring an action or actions against Grown Rogue and/or its investors for violation of federal law or otherwise, including, but not limited to, a claim against investors for aiding and abetting another’s criminal activities.
In light of the uncertainty surrounding the treatment of United States cannabis-related activities, including the rescission of the Cole Memorandum, the Canadian Securities Administrators published a Staff Notice 51-352 (Revised) – Issuers with U.S. Marijuana-Related Activities (“Staff Notice 51-352”) on February 8, 2018 setting out certain disclosure expectations for issuers with United States cannabis-related activities. Staff Notice 51-352 includes additional disclosure expectations that apply to all issuers with United States cannabis-related activities, including those with direct and indirect involvement in the cultivation and distribution of cannabis, as well as issuers that provide goods and services to third parties involved in the United States cannabis industry.
In accordance with the Staff Notice 51-352, below is a table of concordance that is intended to assist readers in identifying the disclosure expectations outlined in Staff Notice 51-352.
In accordance with Staff Notice 51-352, this section provides a discussion of the federal and state-level U.S. regulatory regimes in the jurisdictions where Grown Rogue is currently directly involved through its subsidiaries or is planning to be directly involved in the future. Certain Grown Rogue subsidiaries are directly engaged in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, sale, or distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in the State of Oregon and in the medical and recreational marketplaces in the State of Michigan. Certain Grown Rogue subsidiaries are directly engaged in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, sale, or distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in New Jersey and Illinois. In accordance with Staff Notice 51-352, Grown Rogue will evaluate, monitor and reassess this disclosure, and any related risks, on an ongoing basis and the same will be supplemented and amended to investors in public filings, including in the event of government policy changes or the introduction of new or amended guidance, laws, or regulations regarding marijuana regulation. Any non-compliance, citations or notices of violation which may have an impact on Grown Rogue’s licenses, business activities, or operations will be promptly disclosed by Grown Rogue.
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All Issuers with US Marijuana-Related Activities | Response |
Section 17 – Risk Factors – Third party service providers to Grown Rogue may withdraw or suspend their service
Section 17 – Risk Factors – Grown Rogue may not be able to obtain or maintain a bank account
Section 17 – Risk Factors – Grown Rogue’s contracts may be unenforceable and property may be subject to seizure
Section 17 – Risk Factors – The protections of US bankruptcy law may be unavailable
Section 17 – Risk Factors – Grown Rogue may have a difficult time obtaining insurance which may expose Grown Rogue to additional risk and financial liabilities
Section 17 – Risk Factors – Grown Rogue’s websites are accessible in jurisdictions where medicinal or recreational use of marijuana is not permitted and, as a result Grown Rogue may be found to be violating the laws of those jurisdictions
Section 17 – Risk Factors – The marijuana industry faces significant opposition in the United States | |
Given the illegality of marijuana under US federal law, discuss the issuer’s ability to access both public and private capital and indicate what financing options are/are not available in order to support continuing operations. |
See above under “Description of Business”.
See the following risk factor included in the Company’s Listing Statement available on www.sedarplus.ca:
Section 17 – Risk Factors – Grown Rogue may not be able to obtain or maintain a bank account |
Quantify the issuer’s balance sheet and operating statement exposure to U.S. marijuana-related activities. | 100% of Grown Rogue’s balance sheet and operating statements are exposed to U.S. marijuana-related activities. |
Disclose if legal advice has not been obtained, either in the form of a legal opinion or otherwise, regarding (a) compliance with applicable state regulatory frameworks and (b) potential exposure and implications arising from U.S. federal law. |
Grown Rogue has received legal advice from multiple attorneys regarding (a) compliance with applicable state regulatory frameworks and (b) potential exposure and implications arising from U.S. federal law. |
Federal CSA Requirement – US Marijuana Issuers with direct involvement in cultivation or distribution | Response |
Outline the regulations for U.S. states in which the issuer operates and confirm how the issuer complies with applicable licensing requirements and the regulatory framework enacted by the applicable U.S. state. |
See below under “U.S. Regulatory Matters” |
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Federal CSA Requirement – US Marijuana Issuers with direct involvement in cultivation or distribution | Response |
Discuss the issuer’s program for monitoring compliance with U.S. state law on an ongoing basis, outline internal compliance procedures and provide a positive statement indicating that the issuer is in compliance with U.S. state law and the related licensing framework. Promptly disclose any non-compliance, citations or notices of violation which may have an impact on the issuer’s license, business activities or operations. |
See below under “U.S. Regulatory Matters”
See the following risk factors included in the Company’s Listing Statement available on www.sedarplus.ca:
Section 17 – Risk Factors – Grown Rogue’s Business is Illegal under U.S. Federal Law
Section 17 – Risk Factors – Risks Relating to Other Laws and Regulations
Section 17 – Risk Factors – Grown Rogue’s business is highly regulated and it may not be issued necessary licenses, permits, and cards
Section 17 – Risk Factors – Licenses
Section 17 – Risk Factors – Liability, Enforcement Complaints etc. |
U.S. Marijuana Issuers with indirect involvement in cultivation or distribution | Response |
Outline the regulations for U.S. states in which the issuer’s investee(s) operate. | N/A |
Provide reasonable assurance, through either positive or negative statements, that the investee’s business is in compliance with applicable licensing requirements and the regulatory framework enacted by the applicable U.S. state. Promptly disclose any non-compliance, citations or notices of violation, of which the issuer is aware, that may have an impact on the investee’s licence, business activities or operations. |
N/A |
U.S. Marijuana Issuers with material ancillary involvement | Response |
Provide reasonable assurance, through either positive or negative statements, that the applicable customer’s or investee’s business is in compliance with applicable licensing requirements and the regulatory framework enacted by the applicable U.S. state. | N/A |
U.S. Regulatory Matters
Grown Rogue (through its subsidiaries) has direct involvement in the cultivation, manufacture, possession, sale, and distribution of marijuana in the United States. Grown Rogue and its subsidiaries are primarily involved in the U.S. marijuana industry as a seed to retail company with operations currently in Oregon and Michigan (both of which have legalized medical and recreational marijuana). Grown Rogue, through its subsidiaries, produces recreational marijuana and distributes it to dispensaries throughout Oregon and Michigan.
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Grown Rogue incorporates its discussion above in the “Regulatory Disclosure” section regarding the status of cannabis in the United States and the interplay between federal and state laws. As discussed therein, active enforcement of the current federal law on cannabis may directly and adversely affect revenues and profits of Grown Rogue. The risk of strict enforcement of the Federal CSA remains uncertain.
U.S. Federal Laws Applicable to Banking
Because producing, manufacturing, processing, possessing, distributing, selling, and using marijuana is a crime under the CSA, most U.S. federal banks and other financial institutions are unwilling to provide banking services to marijuana-related businesses due to concerns about criminal liability under the CSA as well as concerns related to federal money laundering rules under the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act. However, U.S. state-chartered banks and credit unions have begun providing limited financial services to marijuana-related businesses over the past few years. Canadian banks are also hesitant to work with cannabis companies, due to the uncertain legal and regulatory framework of the industry. Banks and other financial institutions could be prosecuted and possibly convicted of money laundering for providing services to cannabis businesses.
Under U.S. federal law, banks or other financial institutions that provide a cannabis business with a checking account, debit or credit card, small business loan, or any other service could be found guilty of money laundering or conspiracy. In both Canada and the United States transactions by cannabis businesses involving banks and other financial institutions are both difficult and unpredictable under the current legal and regulatory landscape. Though guidelines issued in past years allow financial institutions to provide bank accounts to certain cannabis businesses, mostly U.S. state-chartered banks and credit unions have taken advantage of those guidelines and some U. S. cannabis businesses still operate on an all-cash basis.
Oregon State Regulation
The Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (“OMMP”) is a state registry program within the Public Health Division, Oregon Health Authority (“OHA”). The role of the OHA is to administer the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act. The OMMP allows individuals with a medical history of one or more qualifying illnesses and a doctor’s written statement to apply for registration with the OMMP. Qualified applicants are issued a registry identification card that entitles them to legally possess and cultivate cannabis, subject to certain limitations.
On November 4, 2014, Oregon voters passed Measure 91, known as the Control, Regulation, and Taxation of Marijuana and Industrial Hemp Act (the “Act”), effectively ending the state’s prohibition of recreational marijuana and legalizing the possession, use, and cultivation of marijuana within legal limits by adults 21 years and older. The Act did not amend or affect the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act and the OMMP. The Act empowered the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (“OLCC”) with regulating sales of recreational marijuana in Oregon. It is possible that the voters could potentially repeal the law that permits both the medical and recreational marijuana industry to operate under state law.
Under current Oregon law, possession, and home cultivation by adults at least 21 years old is allowed within legal limits. Public sales of marijuana and marijuana products may be done only through OLCC-licensed retailers. Medical marijuana patients and adults at least 21 years of age may purchase marijuana and marijuana products at OLCC-licensed retailers. Medical marijuana patients are not charged sales tax for their purchases when they present their registry identification card. OLCC-licensed retailers (and their associated applicants and licensees) are required to obtain a certificate of tax compliance to show compliance with Oregon tax laws at the time of license issuance and at each annual license renewal. The OLCC has the authority to require all OLCC license types to demonstrate compliance with Oregon tax laws, but it has not yet done so.
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On November 5, 2024, Oregon voters passed Measure 119, known as the United for Cannabis Workers Act, which requires OLCC-licensed processors, retailers, research certificates and laboratories to provide the OLCC with proof that the applicant or licensee has entered into a labor peace agreement (an “LPA”) with a bona fide labor organization prior to licensure or renewal. In the LPA, an applicant or licensee must agree to remain neutral when the bona fide labor organization communicates with the applicant or licensee’s employees. Measure 119 went into effect on December 5, 2024.
The OLCC issues five basic types of recreational marijuana licenses: (a) producer, (b) processor, (c) wholesaler, (d) retailer, and (e) testing laboratory. Each license type must be renewed annually and in a timely manner (i.e., on or before the license expiration date). Oregon currently has a per capita limitation on the issuance of new OLCC licenses. As of January 1, 2025, the OLCC may not accept new applications for: (a) producer or retail licenses unless there is not more than one active license per 7,500 residents in the state who are 21 years of age or older; and (b) processor and wholesale licenses unless there is not more than one active license per 12,500 residents in the state who are 21 years of age or older. Applications for renewals, changes of location, changes of ownership, or changes in the size of a mature canopy are exempt from the license limit. There is no limitation on the number of licenses for testing laboratories. The OLCC may disqualify applicants for a number of reasons, including for lacking a good moral character, for lacking sufficient financial resources or responsibility, for relevant past convictions, and for using marijuana, alcohol, or drugs “to excess.”
Grown Rogue has a comprehensive compliance program, which tracks all aspects of operations through the METRC program (an online software tool mandated by the State of Oregon that tracks seed to retail purchases), as well as compliance with all state and federal employment and other safety regulations.
Grown Rogue is periodically advised by various outside attorneys about the requirements for compliance with Oregon law.
Grown Rogue is in compliance with Oregon state law and its related licensing framework.
Michigan State Regulation
In November 2008, Michigan residents approved the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (the “MMMA”) to provide a legal framework for a safe and effective medical marijuana program. In September 2016, the Michigan Senate passed the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (the “MMFLA”) and the Marihuana Tracking Act (the “MTA”). On November 6, 2018, Michigan voters approved the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, which makes marijuana legal under state and local law for adults 21 years of age or older and controls the commercial production and distribution of marijuana under a system that licenses, regulates, and taxes the businesses involved.
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”) is the main regulatory authority for the licensing of marijuana businesses, and it currently administrates five types of “state operating licenses” for marijuana businesses: (a) a “grower” license, (b) a “processor” license, (c) a “secure transporter” license, (d) a “provisioning center” license and (e) a “safety compliance facility” license. There are no stated limits on the number of licenses that can be made available on a state level; however, LARA has discretion over the approval of applications and municipalities can pass additional restrictions including zoning and licensing requirements.
State operating licenses for marijuana businesses have a 1 year term and are annually renewable if certain conditions are met: (a) the renewal application is submitted prior to the date the license expires, or within sixty (60) days of expiration if all other conditions are met and a late fee is paid, (b) the licensee pays the regulatory assessment fee set by LARA and (c) the licensee continues to meet the requirements to be a licensee under the Michigan Cannabis Regulations.
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Each renewal application is reviewed by LARA, and provided that the requisite renewal fees are paid, the renewal application is timely submitted prior to the expiration date, and there are no material violations noted against the applicable licenses, a licensee would expect to receive the applicable renewed license in the ordinary course of business.
There are no stated limits on the number of licenses that can be made available on a state level; however, regulatory authorities have discretion over the approval of applications and municipalities can pass additional restrictions.
Licensees are heavily regulated with on-going requirements related to operations, security, storage, transportation, inventorying, personnel, and more. As in other states where cannabis is legal, Michigan regulators can deny or revoke licenses and renewals for multiple reasons. Additionally, license holders must ensure that no cannabis is sold, delivered, or distributed by a producer from or to a location outside of Michigan.
Pursuant to the requirements of the MTA, LARA utilizes METRC as the state’s third-party solution for marijuana and marijuana product tracking. METRC is Michigan’s statewide seed-to-sale marijuana tracking system that uses serialized tags attached to every plant — and labels attached to wholesale packages — to track marijuana inventory. METRC allows us to track our inventory, permissible sales and seed-to-sale information. METRC also gives regulators access to our product supply chain from seed-to-sale. Grown Rogue has a comprehensive compliance program, which tracks all aspects of operations through the METRC program (an online software tool mandated through the State of Michigan that tracks seed to retail purchases), as well as compliance with all state and federal employment and other safety regulations.
Grown Rogue is periodically advised by various outside attorneys about the requirements for compliance with Michigan law. Grown Rogue is in compliance with Michigan state law and its related licensing framework.
New Jersey State Regulation
New Jersey enacted the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (“CUMMA”) on January 18, 2010. CUMMA allows patients with qualifying medical conditions to access cannabis through a program regulated by the New Jersey Department of Health (“NJDOH”), which authorized six alternative treatment centers (“ATCs”) to operate as vertically integrated cultivators and dispensaries. In 2019, the NJDOH held a “Request for Application” process for 24 additional ATCs, with some ATCs limited to cultivation, some limited to retail dispensaries, and some vertically integrated.
Following voter approval of an adult-use cannabis ballot measure amending the New Jersey Constitution to permit the use of cannabis for adults 21 years of age and older, on February 22, 2021, New Jersey enacted the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act ("CREAMMA"), which legalized the adult use of marijuana and established the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”) as the regulatory body for both the medical and recreational cannabis within the state.
Under CREAMMA, ATCs can apply to serve the recreational cannabis market as “Expanded ATCs.” In addition, New Jersey established six (6) new classes of licenses for recreational use: Class 1 Cannabis Cultivator, authorized to grow recreational cannabis; Class 2 Cannabis Manufacturer, permitted to manufacture cannabis products; Class 3 Cannabis Wholesaler, licensed to store, sell, and transfer cannabis items among cultivators, wholesalers, and retailers; Class 4 Cannabis Distributor, authorized to transport cannabis items in bulk within the state; Class 5 Cannabis Retailer, allowed to purchase cannabis from licensed sources and sell to consumers in retail settings; and Class 6 Cannabis Delivery, tasked with transporting purchases from retailers to consumers. Additionally, New Jersey offers microbusiness licenses targeting smaller, local enterprises. These licenses are restricted to operations with no more than 10 employees, with at least 51% of them required to reside in the local or neighboring municipalities. Notably, there are no statutory caps on the number of licenses the CRC may issue. However, the CRC has discretion over the approval of applications and municipalities can pass additional restrictions including zoning and licensing requirements.
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Recreational cannabis businesses in New Jersey are permitted to integrate vertically by holding licenses across several classes—cultivator, manufacturer, retailer, and delivery service, or as both a wholesaler and a distributor. However, businesses are restricted to holding only one license per class.
As part of the adult use licensing process, applicants are permitted to apply for “conditional” or “annual” licenses. Conditional licenses serve as an entry point for industry newcomers, providing them up to 120 days (with a potential 45-day extension) to site their proposed operations. To qualify for a conditional license, applicants must meet specific residency and financial requirements. Successful conditional license holders may transition to annual licenses, which transition is required for the business to be approved by the CRC to begin operations. Additionally, the CRC implemented a program that prioritizes review of applications from Diversely Owned, Social Equity, and Impact Zone qualifying applicants. Microbusinesses are also prioritized, with opportunities for expansion.
The CRC approved new regulations for cannabis consumption lounges and is now accepting applications. A license holder may only operate one consumption lounge regardless of the number of retail locations it owns. Moreover, municipal approval is required. These lounges, required to be attached to existing dispensaries and prohibited from selling food or alcohol, aim to offer a secure, regulated environment for medical and recreational cannabis users to consume their own products.
To safeguard fair business practices and maintain competitive market conditions, New Jersey imposes specific prohibitions on Financial Source Agreements (FSA) and Management Services Agreements (MSA).
The CRCA utilizes METRC as the state’s third-party solution for marijuana and marijuana product tracking from seed to sale.
Illinois State Regulations
In August 2013, Illinois became the 20th state to authorize a program for the cultivation and dispensing of cannabis for medical purposes for qualified medical patients—the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program. In June 2019, Illinois passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (“CRTA”), which legalized cannabis for recreational use and created one of the largest adult use markets in the country. The law went into effect on June 25, 2019, and adult use sales of cannabis began in the state on January 1, 2020. Under the CRTA, existing medical cannabis license holders were allowed to apply for Early Approval Adult Use Dispensing Organization (“EAAUDO”) licenses to be able to sell adult use product at existing medical cannabis dispensaries. Existing medical operators also received the privilege of opening a secondary adult use only retail dispensary for every medical cannabis dispensary location already existing in the operator’s portfolio. All EAAUDO license holders were also required to commit to Illinois’s Social Equity program either through a financial contribution, grant agreement, donation, incubation program, or sponsorship program.
The CRTA also authorized the issuance of an additional 75 Adult Use Dispensing Organization (“AUDO”) licenses, 40 craft grower licenses as well as infuser and transporter licenses in 2020. Generally speaking, these licenses were to be awarded via a competitive application process. The CRTA provided a significant advantage to applicants that qualified as a “Social Equity Applicant” under the CRTA. In addition, the CRTA authorized issuance up to 110 additional AUDO licenses and 60 craft grower licenses by December 21, 2021. However, due the COVID-19 pandemic, litigation relating to the application process, and the passage of H.B. 1443, which amended the CRTA, the issuance of new cannabis licenses in Illinois was delayed until July 2021. By June 2022, the Illinois Department of Agriculture ("IDOA") has issued approximately 87 craft grower licenses in several tranches, along with infuser and transporter licenses. Note that those applicants who did not win a craft grow license have since sued IDOA alleging a host of issues and arguments relating to
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the application and scoring process. All such cases were consolidated for administrative purposes and are still pending (In re Cannabis Craft Grow Litigation, Case No.: 22 CH 06071).
On September 3, 2021, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) announced that 185 Conditional AUDO licenses have been awarded through three license lotteries that took place on July 29, 2021, August 5, 2021, and August 19, 2021 respectively. These Conditional AUDO licenses were ultimately issued to the respective winners in July 2022. The CRTA was subsequently amended in the Spring of 2023 and Conditional AUDO license holders are now required to site and operationalize their dispensaries within 720 days of license receipt. On July 13, 2023, IDFPR conducted a Social Equity Criteria Lottery to award 55 Conditional AUDO licenses to individuals who satisfied certain social equity criteria via a streamlined application process. Those 55 Conditional AUDO licenses were issued to qualified lottery winners between May and June 2024.
The state of Illinois currently uses BioTrackTHC as its computerized track-and-trace system for seed-to-sale reporting. However, Illinois announced that it will be switching to Metrc as the state’s track-and-trace system and that switch is expected to be implemented in or around the beginning of 2025. Individual licensees, whether directly or through third-party integration systems, are required to push data to the state to meet all reporting requirements.
Illinois allows for five types of cannabis businesses within the state: (1) cultivation centers; (2) craft growers; (3) infusers; and (4) transporters, which are regulated by the IDOA. Fifth are dispensaries, which are regulated by the IDFPR. Vertical integration is permissible through the acquisition of the various license types, but there are restrictions on certain license ownership. Pursuant to the CRTA, an individual may not be a "Principal Officer" in: (1) more than 10 adult use dispensaries, (2) more than three craft growers, and (3) a craft grower and cultivation center simultaneously. Principal Officer includes a cannabis business establishment applicant or licensed cannabis business establishment’s board member, owner with more than 1% interest of the total cannabis business establishment or more than 5% interest of the total cannabis business establishment of a publicly traded company, president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, partner, officer, member, manager member, or person with a profit sharing, financial interest, or revenue sharing arrangement. Notably, the IDFPR promulgated regulations in 2024, which clarified that a lender is not considered a Principal Officer.
All cultivation, infusing, and transporter establishments must register with the IDOA. All dispensaries must register with the IDFPR. If applications contain all required information, establishments are issued a marijuana establishment registration certificate. Registration certificates are valid for a period of one year and are subject to annual renewals after required fees are paid and the business remains in good standing. Pursuant to Illinois law, registration renewal applications must be received 45 days prior to expiration and may be denied if the license has a history of non-compliance and penalties.
The cultivation center and craft grower licenses permit a licensee to acquire, possess, cultivate, manufacture and process cannabis into edible products and cannabis-infused products. Cultivation centers and craft growers can transfer, have tested, supply or sell cannabis and cannabis products and related supplies to licensed dispensaries, craft growers, and infusers. Craft growers can cultivate a flowering stage canopy of up to 14,000 sq. ft. Infuser licenses permit a licensee to acquire and possess distillate from a licensed cultivator or craft grower and to manufacture edible and cannabis-infused products. Infusers can transfer, have tested, supply or sell cannabis products to dispensaries. The transporter license permits a licensee to transport cannabis and cannabis products to and from licensed entities.
The retail dispensary license permits the licensee to purchase cannabis and manufacture cannabis products from licensed cultivation centers, craft growers, and infuser organizations and to sell such products to adult consumers (21 years old or older).
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There are significant risks associated with the business of the Company, as described above and in Section 17 – Risk Factors of the Company’s Listing Statement as filed on www.sedarplus.ca. Readers are strongly encouraged to carefully read all of the risk factors contained in Section 17 – Risk Factors of the Company’s Listing Statement.
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Internal Control over Financial Reporting and Disclosure Controls
Management, including the President and CEO and the CFO, is responsible for designing, establishing, and maintaining a system of ICFR to provide reasonable assurance that all information prepared by the Company for external purposes is reliable and timely. Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of Financial Statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS.
The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately reflect the transactions of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Due to its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting and disclosure may not prevent or detect all misstatements.
As the Company is a Venture Issuer (as defined under under NI 52-109), the Company and Management are not required to include representations relating to the evaluation, design, establishment and/or maintenance of DC&P and/or Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, as defined in NI 52-109, nor has it completed such an evaluation. Inherent limitations on the ability of the certifying officers to design and implement on a cost-effective basis DC&P and ICFR for the issuer may result in additional risks of quality, reliability, transparency and timeliness of interim and annual filings and other reports provided under securities legislation. The CEO and CFO have evaluated whether there were changes to the ICFR during the year ended December 31, 2024, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the ICFR. As a result, no such significant changes were identified through their evaluation.
There have been no material changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the year ended December 31, 2024, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.
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Exhibit 25
Grown Rogue Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual 2024 Results
Medford, Oregon, March 31, 2025 – Grown Rogue International Inc. (“Grown Rogue” or the “Company”) (CSE: GRIN) (OTC: GRUSF), a craft cannabis company born from the amazing terroir of Oregon’s Rogue Valley, is pleased to report its fourth quarter and full year results ended December 31, 2024. The Company changed its fiscal year-end from October to December during 2024, affecting year-over-year comparison periods, including making year-over-year quarterly comparisons less relevant. All financial information is provided in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
2024 Operational and Financial Highlights:
● | Revenue of $27.0M compared to $23.4M in the year ended October 31, 2023, an increase of 16% |
● | Adjusted EBITDA of $9.7M compared to $7.6M in the year ended October 31, 2023, an increase of 27% |
● | Adjusted EBITDA margin of 35.8% compared to 32.7% in the year ended October 31, 2023 |
● | Grown Rogue Received Licensing Approval in New Jersey and Closed Option 1 to Acquire 44% of ABCO Garden State, LLC (“ABCO”), with agreements in place to own up to 70%, pending regulatory approval |
● | Commenced sales of Grown Rogue flower and pre-rolls in New Jersey in December and, as of mid-March, are selling into approximately half of the 205 dispensaries in the state |
● | Increased ownership of Michigan operations from 60% to 80% |
● | Convertible lenders voluntarily converted $3.1M of outstanding convertible debentures not due until 2027 |
● | Announced the termination of the advisory agreement with Vireo Growth Inc. (formerly Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc.) |
● | Subsequent to year-end, the Company appointed Andrew Marchington as Chief Financial Officer and Josh Rosen as Chief Strategy Officer |
● | Subsequent to year-end Nile, the Company’s affiliated dispensary located in West New York, New Jersey, opened in February 2025, with its grand opening event planned for Saturday, March 29 |
● | Subsequent to year-end, the Company closed a US$7.0M credit facility at ~9% interest |
2024 Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights:
● | Revenue of $5.7M and adjusted EBITDA of $2.6M |
● | Adjusted EBITDA margin of 46.9% |
Management Commentary
“This was another productive year for Grown Rogue with growth in both revenue and aEBITDA showing the continued execution by our team in competitive markets against a backdrop of price compression that was most pronounced in the back half of the year. Our core markets of Oregon and Michigan performed well in 2024 with strong market share increases in both markets. Our sales in OR and MI grew 10% and 13%, respectively, while state sales in OR were flat and MI were up 8%, indicating continued strong demand for our flower and pre-roll products. Our state-level EBITDA margins in 2024 were affected by lower pricing, particularly in Oregon, but we remain relentlessly focused on offsetting this competitive environment with strong cost controls, operational efficiencies and yield improvements. We continue to see pricing pressure early in 2025, most significantly in Michigan and we’re optimistic that we’ll see this pressure subside as we move through the year. Fortunately, our strong execution and resulting margin profile makes us resilient.,” said Obie Strickler, CEO of Grown Rogue.
“I’m so proud of everyone on the Grown Rogue team for both maintaining the focus on continuous improvement in our existing operations and simultaneously delivering against an aggressive go-to-market timeline in New Jersey. Augmenting our team as we grow, while retaining and growing our core talent, is the linchpin of our success. I believe we’re doing a remarkable job of executing against the things we control. Our near-term focus remains on continuous operational improvements, construction of phase two at the New Jersey facility, the buildout of our facility in Illinois, and our ongoing measured pursuit of new markets. Our recently announced credit facility supports these growth initiatives on attractive terms by industry standards. We continue to believe that high-quality, low-cost cannabis cultivation, that delights consumers, is a protectable moat when done at the proper scale,” continued Mr. Strickler.
“I want to personally thank all our customers, the entire Grown Rogue team, and our supportive partners and shareholders for each doing their part to help Grown Rogue achieve our goal of becoming a nationally recognized craft flower company in the U.S. I look forward to providing future updates, most notably as we actively increase our penetration in the New Jersey market.”
Oregon Market Highlights ($USD Millions)
Oregon | FY 2024 | FY 2023* | +/- % | |||||||||
Revenue | 12.1 | 11.0 | +10 | % | ||||||||
aEBITDA | 3.6 | 4.4 | -18 | % | ||||||||
aEBITDA Margin % | 30.0 | % | 40.1 | % | -1010 bps |
* | FY 2023 data is from November 2022 to October 2023 |
Michigan Market Highlights ($USD Millions)
Michigan | FY 2024 | FY 2023* | +/- % | |||||||||
Revenue | 12.9 | 11.4 | +13 | % | ||||||||
aEBITDA | 5.8 | 5.3 | +8 | % | ||||||||
aEBITDA Margin % | 44.5 | % | 46.7 | % | -220 bps |
* | FY 2023 data is from November 2022 to October 2023 |
Michigan operations are through Golden Harvests, LLC.
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Financial Statements and aEBITDA reconciliation
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position | December 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
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$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 18) | 4,682,221 | 6,804,579 | 8,858,247 | |||||||||
Accounts receivable (Note 18) | 1,596,912 | 1,642,990 | 2,109,424 | |||||||||
Biological assets (Note 3) | 1,554,622 | 1,723,342 | 1,566,822 | |||||||||
Inventory (Note 4) | 4,769,776 | 5,021,290 | 4,494,257 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 864,009 | 420,336 | 392,787 | |||||||||
Notes receivable (Note 6.3) | 7,189,635 | - | - | |||||||||
Total current assets | 20,657,175 | 15,612,537 | 17,421,537 | |||||||||
Warrants asset (Note 13.2) | 4,855,795 | 8,820,897 | 8,753,266 | |||||||||
Other Investments (Note 6.1 and 6.2) | 1,810,363 | - | - | |||||||||
Notes receivable (Notes 6.3) | 2,613,969 | 2,449,122 | 1,430,526 | |||||||||
Property and equipment (Note 8) | 11,870,220 | 1,761,382 | 1,361,366 | |||||||||
Intangible assets and goodwill (Note 9) | 1,257,668 | 725,668 | 725,668 | |||||||||
Deferred tax asset (Note 20) | 250,620 | 246,294 | 470,358 | |||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 43,315,810 | 29,615,900 | 30,162,721 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 2,107,619 | 1,358,962 | 2,359,750 | |||||||||
Current portion of lease liabilities (Note 7) | 736,453 | 925,976 | 824,271 | |||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 10) | 227,679 | 780,358 | 1,285,604 | |||||||||
Current portion of convertible debentures (Note 11) | 1,945,226 | - | - | |||||||||
Current portion of business acquisition consideration payable (Note 5) | 536,881 | 360,000 | 360,000 | |||||||||
Derivative liability (Notes 11.1.1, 11.2 and 11.2.1) | 12,504,175 | 7,471,519 | 7,808,500 | |||||||||
Income tax payable (Note 20) | 1,907,177 | 873,388 | 366,056 | |||||||||
Total current liabilities | 19,965,210 | 11,770,203 | 13,004,181 | |||||||||
Lease liabilities (Note 7) | 4,475,490 | 1,972,082 | 2,094,412 | |||||||||
Long-term debt (Note 10) | 1,001,681 | 82,346 | 102,913 | |||||||||
Business acquisition consideration payable (Note 5) | 1,693,540 | - | - | |||||||||
Convertible debentures | - | 2,459,924 | 2,412,762 | |||||||||
Other non-current liabilities (Note 20) | 269,883 | - | - | |||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 27,405,804 | 16,284,555 | 17,614,268 | |||||||||
EQUITY | ||||||||||||
Share capital (Note 12) | 38,499,491 | 24,593,422 | 24,593,422 | |||||||||
Contributed surplus (Notes 13 and 14) | 9,025,541 | 8,186,297 | 8,081,938 | |||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (125,930 | ) | (108,069 | ) | (114,175 | ) | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (32,847,334 | ) | (20,353,629 | ) | (20,996,449 | ) | ||||||
Equity attributable to shareholders | 14,551,768 | 12,318,021 | 11,564,736 | |||||||||
Non-controlling interests (Note 23) | 1,358,238 | 1,013,324 | 983,717 | |||||||||
TOTAL EQUITY | 15,910,006 | 13,331,345 | 12,548,453 | |||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 43,315,810 | 29,615,900 | 30,162,721 |
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
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$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Revenue | ||||||||||||
Product sales (Note 2.1.6.1) | 25,029,634 | 3,542,037 | 22,424,169 | |||||||||
Service revenue (Note 2.1.6.2) | 1,987,631 | 96,050 | 929,016 | |||||||||
Total revenue | 27,017,265 | 3,638,087 | 23,353,185 | |||||||||
Cost of goods sold | ||||||||||||
Cost of finished cannabis inventory sold | (12,827,041 | ) | (1,404,323 | ) | (11,155,676 | ) | ||||||
Costs of service revenue | (206,669 | ) | (89,210 | ) | (308,641 | ) | ||||||
Gross profit, excluding fair value items | 13,937,355 | 2,144,554 | 11,888,868 | |||||||||
Realized fair value loss amounts in inventory sold | (3,358,862 | ) | (460,647 | ) | (2,573,151 | ) | ||||||
Unrealized fair value gain amounts on growth of biological assets | 2,816,943 | 686,867 | 3,355,797 | |||||||||
Gross profit | 13,441,636 | 2,370,774 | 12,671,514 | |||||||||
Expenses | ||||||||||||
Amortization of property and equipment | 939,727 | 186,415 | 578,641 | |||||||||
General and administrative (Note 19) | 10,075,360 | 1,437,353 | 6,465,877 | |||||||||
Share-based compensation | 1,306,607 | 104,359 | 346,113 | |||||||||
Total expenses | 12,321,694 | 1,728,127 | 7,390,631 | |||||||||
Income from operations | 1,119,942 | 642,647 | 5,280,883 | |||||||||
Other income and (expense) | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (379,161 | ) | (69,164 | ) | (370,616 | ) | ||||||
Accretion expense | (2,042,556 | ) | (216,493 | ) | (1,026,732 | ) | ||||||
Other income (expense) | 1,938,713 | 49,678 | 441,487 | |||||||||
Gain on extinguishment on note receivable | 156,165 | - | - | |||||||||
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative liability | (12,768,905 | ) | 336,981 | (4,563,498 | ) | |||||||
Unrealized gain on warrants asset | 3,094,413 | 400,016 | 129,113 | |||||||||
Loss on equity investment in associate | (169,637 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
Gain (loss) on disposal of property and equipment | 50,057 | (87,699 | ) | (182,025 | ) | |||||||
Total other income (expense), net | (10,120,911 | ) | 413,319 | (5,572,271 | ) | |||||||
Income (loss) before taxes | (9,000,969 | ) | 1,055,966 | (291,388 | ) | |||||||
Income tax (Note 20) | (1,695,825 | ) | (383,539 | ) | (370,932 | ) | ||||||
Net income (loss) | (10,696,794 | ) | 672,427 | (662,320 | ) | |||||||
Other comprehensive income (items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit & loss) | ||||||||||||
Currency translation gain (loss) | (17,861 | ) | 6,106 | (4,562 | ) | |||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | (10,714,655 | ) | 678,533 | (666,882 | ) | |||||||
Gain (loss) per share attributable to owners of the parent – basic | (0.05 | ) | 0.00 | (0.00 | ) | |||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic | 209,441,725 | 182,005,886 | 172,708,792 | |||||||||
Gain (loss) per share attributable to owners of the parent – diluted | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted | 237,428,458 | 214,046,728 | 172,708,792 | |||||||||
Net income (loss) for the period attributable to: | ||||||||||||
Non-controlling interest | 606,848 | 29,607 | (129,279 | ) | ||||||||
Shareholders | (11,303,642 | ) | 642,820 | (533,041 | ) | |||||||
Net income (loss) | (10,696,794 | ) | 672,427 | (662,320 | ) | |||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period attributable to: | ||||||||||||
Non-controlling interest | 606,848 | 29,607 | (129,279 | ) | ||||||||
Shareholders | (11,321,503 | ) | 648,926 | (537,603 | ) | |||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | (10,714,655 | ) | 678,533 | (666,882 | ) |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | Year ended December 31, 2024 |
Two months ended December 31, 2023 |
Year ended October 31, 2023 |
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$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Operating activities | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (10,696,794 | ) | 672,427 | (662,320 | ) | |||||||
Adjustments for non-cash items in net income (loss): | ||||||||||||
Depreciation of property and equipment | 939,727 | 186,415 | 578,641 | |||||||||
Amortization of property and equipment included in costs of inventory sold | 1,980,597 | 209,985 | 1,757,672 | |||||||||
Unrealized fair value gain amounts on growth of biological assets | (2,816,943 | ) | (686,867 | ) | (3,355,797 | ) | ||||||
Realized fair value loss amounts in inventory sold | 3,358,862 | 460,647 | 2,573,151 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes | (4,326 | ) | 224,064 | (470,358 | ) | |||||||
Share-based compensation | 1,306,607 | 104,359 | 344,593 | |||||||||
Accretion expense | 2,042,556 | 216,493 | 1,026,732 | |||||||||
Loss on equity investment in associate | 169,637 | - | - | |||||||||
Gain on extinguishment on note receivable | (156,165 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
(Gain) Loss on disposal of property and equipment | (50,057 | ) | 87,699 | 182,025 | ||||||||
Unrealized (gain) loss on fair value of derivative liability | 12,768,905 | (336,981 | ) | 4,563,498 | ||||||||
Unrealized gain on warrants asset | (3,094,414 | ) | (400,016 | ) | (129,113 | ) | ||||||
Currency translation gain (loss) | (17,861 | ) | 6,106 | (2,210 | ) | |||||||
5,730,331 | 744,331 | 6,406,514 | ||||||||||
Changes in non-cash working capital (Note 15) | 1,394,111 | (513,222 | ) | (677,163 | ) | |||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 7,124,442 | 231,109 | 5,729,351 | |||||||||
Investing activities | ||||||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment and intangibles | (1,739,014 | ) | (126,690 | ) | (1,456,782 | ) | ||||||
Acquisition of Canopy Management and Golden Harvests | (801,436 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
Dividend issued from Golden Harvests, LLC to minority owner | (530,000 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
Cash advances and loans made to other parties | (7,898,136 | ) | (1,018,596 | ) | (1,430,526 | ) | ||||||
Repayment of notes receivable principal and interest | 484,160 | |||||||||||
Equity investment in ABCO Garden State LLC | (1,980,000 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
Repayment of bridge note | 266,417 | - | - | |||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (12,198,009 | ) | (1,145,286 | ) | (2,887,308 | ) | ||||||
Financing activities | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from convertible debentures | - | - | 8,000,000 | |||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of warrants | 4,657,460 | - | - | |||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 359,958 | - | - | |||||||||
Proceeds from sales of membership units | 787,500 | - | - | |||||||||
Payment of debt and equity issuance costs | (126,914 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
Repayment of long-term debt | (1,230,093 | ) | (568,166 | ) | (1,631,830 | ) | ||||||
Repayment of convertible debentures | (521,953 | ) | (126,978 | ) | (261,006 | ) | ||||||
Payments of lease principal | (974,749 | ) | (444,347 | ) | (1,673,344 | ) | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 2,951,209 | (1,139,491 | ) | 4,433,820 | ||||||||
Change in cash and cash equivalents | (2,122,358 | ) | (2,053,668 | ) | 7,275,863 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning | 6,804,579 | 8,858,247 | 1,582,384 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, ending | 4,682,221 | 6,804,579 | 8,858,247 |
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Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation | Year ended December 31 2024 |
Two months ended December 31 2023 |
Year ended October 31 2023 |
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($) | ($) | ($) | ||||||||||
Net income (loss), as reported | (10,696,794 | ) | 672,427 | (662,320 | ) | |||||||
Add back realized fair value amounts included in inventory sold | 3,358,862 | 460,647 | 2,573,151 | |||||||||
Deduct unrealized fair value gain on growth of biological assets | (2,816,943 | ) | (686,867 | ) | (3,355,797 | ) | ||||||
Add back amortization of property and equipment included in cost of sales | 1,980,598 | 209,985 | 1,757,672 | |||||||||
(8,174,277 | ) | 656,192 | 312,706 | |||||||||
Add back interest and interest accretion expense, as reported | 2,421,717 | 285,657 | 1,397,348 | |||||||||
Add back amortization of property and equipment, as reported | 939,727 | 186,415 | 578,641 | |||||||||
Add back share-based compensation | 1,306,607 | 104,359 | 346,113 | |||||||||
Deduct unrealized gain/add back unrealized loss on derivative liability, as reported | 12,768,905 | (336,981 | ) | 4,563,498 | ||||||||
Deduct gain / add back loss on disposal of property plant and equipment | (50,057 | ) | 87,699 | - | ||||||||
Deduct unrealized gain on warrants asset, as reported | (3,094,413 | ) | (400,016 | ) | (129,113 | ) | ||||||
Deduct gain on extinguishment on note receivable | (156,165 | ) | ||||||||||
Add back income tax expense, as reported | 1,695,825 | 383,539 | 370,932 | |||||||||
EBITDA | 7,657,869 | 966,864 | 7,440,125 | |||||||||
Compliance costs1 | - | - | 83,747 | |||||||||
One time compensation payments | 264,336 | - | - | |||||||||
Additional compliance costs associated with year end change | 79,091 | - | - | |||||||||
Costs associated with acquisition of Golden Harvests 2 | 603,000 | 20,000 | 110,000 | |||||||||
New production location startup costs 3 | 887,897 | - | - | |||||||||
Non recurring legal and transaction costs | 187,342 | - | - | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 9,679,535 | 986,864 | 7,633,872 |
1 | Costs for professional services pertaining to prior periods as a result of efforts to bring the Company’s disclosures current with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The Company’s required disclosures were brought current, and over-the-counter trading resumed in the United States. | |
2 | Costs associated with the Company’s acquisition of the Michigan assets. | |
3 | During the year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred 887,897 in pre-opening labor costs associated with the investment in New Jersey. |
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Segmented Adjusted EBITDA
Oregon | Michigan | Services | Corporate | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
Revenue | 12,093,606 | 12,936,028 | 1,258,131 | 729,500 | 27,017,265 | |||||||||||||||
Costs of revenue | (7,125,199 | ) | (5,701,841 | ) | (206,670 | ) | - | (13,033,710 | ) | |||||||||||
Gross profit | 4,968,407 | 7,234,187 | 1,005,261 | 729,500 | 13,983,555 | |||||||||||||||
Net fair value (“FV”) adjustments | 210,468 | (752,387 | ) | - | - | (541,919 | ) | |||||||||||||
Gross profit | 5,178,875 | 6,481,800 | 1,005,261 | 729,500 | 13,441,636 | |||||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||
General and administration | 2,603,427 | 2,762,657 | - | 4,709,276 | 10,075,360 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 115,851 | 641,120 | - | 182,756 | 939,727 | |||||||||||||||
Share based compensation | - | - | - | 1,306,607 | 1,306,607 | |||||||||||||||
Other income and expense: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and accretion | (241,572 | ) | (73,361 | ) | - | (2,106,784 | ) | (2,421,717 | ) | |||||||||||
Loss on disposal or property and equipment | 5,280 | 44,777 | - | - | 50,057 | |||||||||||||||
Gain on extinguishment on note receivable | - | - | - | 156,165 | 156,165 | |||||||||||||||
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative liability | - | - | - | (12,768,905 | ) | (12,768,905 | ) | |||||||||||||
Unrealized (loss) gain on warrants asset | - | - | - | 3,094,413 | 3,094,413 | |||||||||||||||
Other income and expense | 2,878 | 238,848 | 800,000 | 896,987 | 1,938,713 | |||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) before tax | 2,226,183 | 3,288,287 | 1,851,461 | (16,366,900 | ) | (9,000,969 | ) | |||||||||||||
Tax | - | - | - | 1,695,825 | 1,695,825 | |||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) after tax | 2,226,183 | 3,288,287 | 1,851,461 | (18,062,725 | ) | (10,696,794 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net FV adjustments | (210,468 | ) | 752,387 | - | - | 541,919 | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of property and equipment included in cost of sales | 1,254,370 | 726,228 | - | - | 1,980,598 | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of property and equipment | 115,851 | 641,120 | - | 182,756 | 939,727 | |||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | - | - | - | 1,306,607 | 1,306,607 | |||||||||||||||
Gain on extinguishment on note receivable | - | - | - | (156,165 | ) | (156,165 | ) | |||||||||||||
Unrealized derivative liability | - | - | - | 12,768,905 | 12,768,905 | |||||||||||||||
Loss on disposal of property plant and equipment | (5,280 | ) | (44,777 | ) | - | - | (50,057 | ) | ||||||||||||
Unrealized warrants asset | - | - | - | (3,094,413 | ) | (3,094,413 | ) | |||||||||||||
Interest and accretion | 241,572 | 73,361 | - | 2,106,784 | 2,421,717 | |||||||||||||||
Income tax | - | - | - | 1,695,825 | 1,695,825 | |||||||||||||||
EBITDA before one-time adjustments | 3,622,228 | 5,436,606 | 1,851,461 | (3,252,426 | ) | 7,657,869 | ||||||||||||||
Add back to EBITDA: | ||||||||||||||||||||
One time compensation payments | - | - | - | 264,336 | 264,336 | |||||||||||||||
Additional compliance costs | - | - | - | 79,091 | 79,091 | |||||||||||||||
Eliminated management fees | - | - | - | - | 46,200 | |||||||||||||||
Costs associated with acquisition of Golden Harvests | - | 323,000 | - | 280,000 | 603,000 | |||||||||||||||
New production location startup costs | - | - | - | 887,897 | 887,897 | |||||||||||||||
Non recurring legal and transaction costs | - | - | - | 187,342 | 187,342 | |||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 3,622,228 | 5,759,606 | 1,851,461 | (1,553,760 | ) | 9,679,535 |
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NOTES:
1. | The Company’s “aEBITDA,” or “Adjusted EBITDA,” is a non-IFRS measure used by management that does not have any prescribed meaning by IFRS and that may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The Company defines “EBITDA” as the Company’s net income or loss for a period, as reported, before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and is further adjusted to remove transaction costs, stock-based compensation expense, accretion expense, gain (loss) on derecognition of derivative liabilities, the effects of fair-value accounting for biological assets and inventory, as well as other non-cash items and items not representative of operational performance as reported in net income (loss). Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA adjusted for the impact of various significant or unusual transactions. The Company believes that this is a useful metric to evaluate its operating performance. |
NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES
EBITDA and aEBITDA are non-IFRS measures and do not have standardized definitions under IFRS. The Company has also provided unaudited pro-forma financial information, which assumes that closed and pending mergers and acquisitions in 2021 are included in the Company’s financial results as of the beginning of the quarterly and annual periods in 2021. The Company has provided the non-IFRS financial measures, which are not calculated or presented in accordance with IFRS, as supplemental information and in addition to the financial measures that are calculated and presented in accordance with IFRS. These supplemental non-IFRS financial measures are presented because management has evaluated the financial results both including and excluding the adjusted items and believe that the supplemental non-IFRS financial measures presented provide additional perspective and insights when analyzing the core operating performance of the business. These supplemental non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or as an alternative to, and should only be considered in conjunction with, the IFRS financial measures presented herein. Accordingly, the following information provides reconciliations of the supplemental non-IFRS financial measures, presented herein to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with IFRS.
About Grown Rogue
Grown Rogue International Inc. (CSE: GRIN | OTC: GRUSF) is a craft cannabis company operating in Oregon, Michigan, New Jersey and Illinois, focused on delighting customers with premium flower and flower-derived products at fair prices. The Company’s roots are in Southern Oregon, where it has proven its capabilities in the highly competitive and discerning Oregon market. The Company’s passion for quality product and value, combined with a disciplined approach to growth, prioritizes profitability and return on capital without sacrificing quality. The Company’s strategy is to pursue capital efficient methods to expand into new markets, bringing craft-quality product at fair prices to more consumers. The Company also continues to make modest investments to improve outdoor craft cultivation capabilities in preparation for eventual interstate commerce. For more information, visit www.grownrogue.com.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains statements which constitute “forward‐looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities. Forward‐ looking information is often identified by the words “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect” or similar expressions and include information regarding: (i) statements regarding the future direction of the Company (ii) the ability of the Company to successfully achieve its business and financial objectives, (iii) plans for expansion of the Company and securing applicable regulatory approvals, and (iv) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Investors are cautioned that forward‐looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflect the Company’s management’s expectations, estimates or projections concerning the business of the Company’s future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward‐looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the combined company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward‐looking information are the following: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; and in particular in the ability of the Company to raise debt and equity capital in the amounts and at the costs that it expects; adverse changes in the public perception of cannabis; decreases in the prevailing prices for cannabis and cannabis products in the markets that the Company operates in; adverse changes in applicable laws; or adverse changes in the application or enforcement of current laws; compliance with extensive government regulation and related costs, and other risks described in the Company’s public disclosure documents filed on Sedar.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward‐looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward‐looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.
The Company is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale and distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in the United States through its indirect operating subsidiaries. Local state laws where its subsidiaries operate permit such activities however, these activities are currently illegal under United States federal law. Additional information regarding this and other risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s business are disclosed in the Company’s Listing Statement filed on its issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
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For further information on Grown Rogue, please visit www.grownrogue.com or contact:
Obie Strickler
Chief Executive Officer
obie@grownrogue.com
Jakob Iotte
Vice President of Investor Relations
jakeiotte@grownrogue.com
(458) 226-2662
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Exhibit 26
CREDIT AGREEMENT
This Credit Agreement (as amended from time to time, this “Agreement”), dated March 27, 2025, is between Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank (the “Lender”), and Grown Rogue Unlimited, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company (the “Borrower”).
1. DEFINITIONS.
1.1 Defined Terms. All terms defined in Articles 1 through 9 of the applicable Uniform Commercial Code, as it may be amended from time, shall have the meanings specified therein unless otherwise defined herein or unless the context otherwise requires. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
“Advances” means advances by Lender to Borrower under Section 2 hereof.
“Affiliate” shall mean, as to any entity, any Person which directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such entity. One Person shall be deemed to control another Person if the controlling Person owns directly or indirectly 10% or more of the Equity Interests of the controlled Person or possesses, directly or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the controlled Person, whether through ownership of Equity Interests, by contract or otherwise.
“Anti-Corruption Laws” means all laws, rules and regulations of any jurisdiction applicable to (a) any Loan Party, (b) any Subsidiary or (c) any Affiliate of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary from time to time concerning or relating to bribery or corruption.
“Anti-Money Laundering Laws” means any and all laws, statutes, regulations or obligatory government orders, decrees, ordinances or rules applicable to (a) any Loan Party, (b) any Subsidiary or (c) any Affiliate of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary related to terrorism financing or money laundering, including any applicable provision of the Patriot Act.
“Applicable Act” means, as to any state, province or territory in which any Loan Party or Subsidiary does business, all applicable state, provincial and territorial cannabis laws and regulations, as in effect from time to time.
“Applicable Margin” means 4.9%.
“Applicable Regulator” means, as to any state, province or territory in which any Loan Party or Subsidiary does business, all applicable state, provincial or territorial cannabis regulators.
“Applicable State” means each state, province or territory in which any Loan Party or Subsidiary does business.
“Banking Services” means each and any of the following bank services provided to any Loan Party by Lender or any Affiliate of Lender: (a) credit cards for commercial customers (including, without limitation, “commercial credit cards” and purchasing cards), (b) stored value cards, (c) merchant card services, and (d) treasury management services (including, without limitation, controlled disbursement, automated clearinghouse transactions, return items, overdrafts and interstate depository network services).
“Banking Services Obligations” means any and all obligations of the Loan Parties, whether absolute or contingent and howsoever and whensoever created, arising, evidenced or acquired (including all renewals, extensions and modifications thereof and substitutions therefor), in connection with Banking Services.
“Beneficial Ownership Certification” means a certification regarding beneficial ownership of the Loan Parties as required by 31 C.F.R. § 1010.230 (as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time), in form and substance satisfactory to the Lender.
“Borrower’s Operating Account” means a depository account maintained at Lender and designated by Borrower as Borrower’s Operating Account for purposes of this Agreement.
“Business Day” means a day (other than a Saturday or Sunday) on which banks generally are open in the State of New York for the conduct of substantially all of their commercial lending activities.
“Cannabis Business” shall mean the business of acquiring, cultivating, manufacturing, extracting, testing, producing, processing, possessing, selling (at retail or wholesale), dispensing, distributing, transporting, packaging, labeling, marketing or disposing of cannabis, marijuana or related substances or products containing or relating to the same, and all ancillary activities related to the foregoing, including leasing any real property on which any such activity is conducted.
“Change in Control” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events: (a) J. Obie Strickler shall cease to own and control, directly or indirectly, at least 5.0% (the “Minimum Equity Interest”) of the outstanding Equity Interests of Parent Guarantor; (b) Parent Guarantor shall cease to own and control, directly or indirectly, at least 100% of the outstanding Equity Interests of Borrower; (c) Borrower shall cease to own and control, directly or indirectly, 100% (or with respect to Subsidiary Guarantors in existence on the date hereof, such lesser percent as is owned and controlled on the date hereof) of each class of the outstanding Equity Interests of each Subsidiary Guarantor; or (d) the granting by J. Obie Strickler, directly or indirectly, of a Lien in his or her Equity Interest in Borrower, except with respect to his Equity Interest in Borrower that is in excess of the Minimum Equity Interest. For the purpose hereof, the terms “control” or “controlling” shall mean the possession of the power to direct, or cause the direction of, the management and policies of Borrower by contract or voting of Equity Interests.
“Change in Law” means (a) the adoption of any law, rule, regulation or treaty (including any rules or regulations issued under or implementing any existing law) after the date of this Agreement, (b) any change in any law, rule, regulation or treaty or in the interpretation or application thereof by any Governmental Authority after the date of this Agreement, or (c) compliance by the Lender with any request, guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of law) of any Governmental Authority made or issued after the date of this Agreement; provided that notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, guidelines or directives thereunder, issued in connection therewith or in implementation thereof, and (ii) all requests, rules, guidelines and directives promulgated by the Bank for International Settlements, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (or any successor or similar authority) or the United States or foreign regulatory authorities, shall in each case be deemed to be a “Change in Law,” regardless of the date enacted, adopted, issued or implemented.
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“Change in Management” means J. Obie Strickler, shall cease to manage the Loan Parties and their business, unless another Person acceptable to Lender has become the manager of the Loan Parties and their business.
“Collateral” shall mean all assets of the Loan Parties, including but not limited to (a) the Collateral (as defined in the Security Agreement executed by the Subsidiary Guarantors in favor of Lender dated the date hereof), (b) the Collateral (as defined in the Security Agreement executed by the Parent Guarantor in favor of Lender dated the date hereof), and (c) all property encumbered by any Mortgage. Without limitation, Collateral includes all property and assets granted as collateral security for all or any portion of the Obligations, whether real or personal property, whether granted directly or indirectly, whether granted now or in the future, and whether granted in the form of a security interest, mortgage, collateral mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factors’ lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien or title retention contract, lease or consignment intended as a security device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever, whether created by law, contract or otherwise
“Commodity Exchange Act” means the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.), as amended from time to time, and any successor statute.
“Debenture Conversion” means the conversion of the Debentures to Equity Interests in the Parent Guarantor in accordance with the terms of the Debentures at the election of the holders of the Debentures.
“Debenture Conversion Escrow” means the deposit of $3,300,000.00 of the proceeds of the Term Loan into an escrow pursuant to the terms of the Debentures, which escrowed funds will (a) in case of a Debenture Redemption, be used to repay the Debentures, or (b) in the case of a Debenture Conversion, be used to make the Debenture Conversion Term Loan Prepayment, with the remaining escrowed funds to be transferred to the Borrower.
“Debenture Conversion Term Loan Prepayment” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.1.
“Debenture Redemption” means the redemption of the Debentures in accordance with the terms of the Debentures in the absence of a Debenture Conversion.
“Debentures” means debentures previously issued by Parent Guarantor in the face amount of $3,300,000.00, which debentures provide that Borrower shall give thirty days’ notice of redemption thereof, and after receipt of such notice by the holders of such debentures, the holders may elect to proceed with such redemption or to convert such debentures to Equity Interests in Parent Guarantor.
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“Default” means any event which, with notice, lapse of time or both, would constitute an Event of Default.
“Designated Persons” means any Person listed on a Sanctions List.
“EBITDA” means, with reference to any period, (a) Net Income of the Loan Parties for such period, plus (b) the sum of all amounts deducted in arriving at such Net Income for such period in respect of (i) Interest Expense for such period, (ii) federal, state and local income taxes for such period, (iii) depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of intangible assets for such period, and (iv) non-cash charges and charges deemed by Lender to be extraordinary for such period, minus (c) non-cash gains and amounts deemed by Lender to be nonrecurring gains for such period, all determined for the Loan Parties on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP.
“Environmental Laws” means all laws, rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, orders, decrees, judgments, injunctions, notices or binding agreements issued, promulgated or entered into by any Governmental Authority, relating in any way to the environment, preservation or reclamation of natural resources, the management, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Material or to health and safety matters.
“Equipment Lease Obligations” means all obligations of one or more of the Loan Parties to Lender or any Affiliate of Lender under equipment leases.
“Equity Interest” means (a) in the case of a corporation, its corporate stock, (b) in the case of a partnership, its partnership interests (whether general or limited), (c) in the case of a limited liability company, its membership interests, (d) in the case of an association or other entity, any shares, interests, participations, rights or other equivalents (however designated) of its stock or other equity interests, and (e) any other interest or participation that confers on a Person the right to receive a share of the profits and losses of, or distributions or assets of, the issuing Person.
“ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the rules and regulations thereunder.
“ERISA Affiliate,” as applied to any Loan Party or any Subsidiary, shall mean any trade or business (whether or not incorporated) which is a member of a group of which any Loan Party or any Subsidiary is a member and which is under common control within the meaning of Section 414 of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations promulgated and rulings issued thereunder.
“Event of Default” has the meaning provided in Section 9 hereof.
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“Excluded Swap Obligation” means, with respect to any guarantor of any Obligation, any Swap Obligation if, and to the extent that, all or a portion of the guaranty of such guarantor of, or the grant by such guarantor of a security interest to secure, such Swap Obligation (or any guaranty thereof) is or becomes illegal under the Commodity Exchange Act or any rule, regulation or order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (or the application or official interpretation of any thereof) (a) by virtue of such guarantor’s failure for any reason to constitute an “eligible contract participant” as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act and the regulations thereunder at the time the guaranty of such guarantor or the grant of such security interest becomes or would become effective with respect to such Swap Obligation or (b) in the case of a Swap Obligation subject to a clearing requirement pursuant to Section 2(h) of the Commodity Exchange Act (or any successor provision thereto), because such guarantor is a “financial entity,” as defined in Section 2(h)(7)(C)(i) of the Commodity Exchange Act (or any successor provision thereto), at the time the guaranty of such guarantor becomes or would become effective with respect to such related Swap Obligation. If a Swap Obligation arises under a master agreement governing more than one swap, such exclusion shall apply only to the portion of such Swap Obligation that is attributable to swaps for which such guaranty or security interest is or becomes illegal.
“Federal Cannabis Law” shall mean any federal law, rule, order, regulation, policy, requirement or restriction (and each similar form of decision of, or determination by, or interpretation or administration of any of the foregoing) as such relates, either directly or indirectly, to the cultivation, harvesting, production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis, marijuana or related substances or products containing or relating to the same, including the prohibition on drug trafficking under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a), et seq., the conspiracy statute under 18 U.S.C. § 846, the bar against aiding and abetting the conduct of an offense under 18 U.S.C. § 2, the bar against misprision of a felony (concealing another’s felonious conduct) under 18 U.S.C. § 4, the bar against being an accessory after the fact to criminal conduct under 18 U.S.C. § 3, and federal money laundering statutes under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1956, 1957, and 1960 and the regulations and rules promulgated under any of the foregoing.
“Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio,” for any period, means the ratio of (a) (i) EBITDA, minus (ii) cash taxes, minus (iii) Restricted Payments, minus (iv) Maintenance Capital Expenditures, plus (v) operating lease expense to (b) the sum of (i) current maturities of principal of long term debt (including current maturities of capital leases), plus (ii) Interest Expense, plus (iii) operating lease expense, all determined for the Loan Parties on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP.
“Floor” shall mean zero percent (0.0%).
“Funded Debt” of any Person means (without duplication) (a) all indebtedness created, assumed or incurred in any manner representing money borrowed (including by the issuance of debt securities), (b) all indebtedness incurred to finance the purchase price of equipment or other fixed assets, (c) all indebtedness secured by any Lien upon property of such Person, whether or not such Person has assumed or become liable for the payment of such indebtedness, (d) all capitalized lease obligations, and (e) all obligations on or with respect to letters of credit, bankers’ acceptances and other extensions of credit whether or not representing obligations for borrowed money, all determined for the Loan Parties on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP.
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“GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied with those of the preceding fiscal year of Borrower, provided that Lender acknowledges that for the period to and including December 31, 2025, the financial statements of the Loan Parties were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and all references to GAAP in this Agreement shall be interpreted to mean (a) International Financial Reporting Standards with respect to periods ending on or before December 31, 2025, and (b) GAAP with respect to periods commencing on or after January 1, 2026. For avoidance of doubt, if a twelve month period includes fiscal quarters ending on or before December 31, 2025 and fiscal quarters commencing on or after January 1, 2026, the information presented for such period may include information prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards with respect to any fiscal quarters ending on or before December 31, 2025 and included in such twelve month period.
“Governmental Authority” means the government of the United States of America, any other nation or any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government.
“Guaranties” means each guaranty of one or more Guarantors with respect to any Obligations and any other guaranty of all or any portion of the Obligations.
“Guarantors” means Parent Guarantor, Subsidiary Guarantors and any other guarantor of all or any portion of the Obligations.
“Hazardous Materials” means all explosive or radioactive substances or wastes and all hazardous or toxic substances, wastes or other pollutants, including petroleum or petroleum distillates, asbestos or asbestos containing materials, polychlorinated biphenyls, radon gas, infectious or medical wastes and all other substances or wastes of any nature regulated pursuant to any Environmental Law.
“Holders” means, as to any entity, its shareholders, members or other holders of Equity Interests.
“Interest Expense” means, with reference to any period, the sum of all interest charges (including imputed interest charges with respect to capitalized lease obligations and all amortization of debt discount and expense) for such period determined for the Loan Parties on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP.
“Interest Rate Agreements” means all agreements evidencing or relating to Interest Rate Agreement Liabilities.
“Interest Rate Agreement Liabilities” shall mean all obligations and liabilities of any one or more of the Loan Parties to Lender or any Affiliate of Lender under interest rate risk management agreements, including but not limited to interest rate swap, cap and similar agreements from time to time entered into by any Loan Party with Lender or any Affiliate of Lender (or by others guaranteed or otherwise secured by Lender or any Affiliate of Lender), as amended, revised, supplemented or restated from time to time.
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“Letter of Credit” means any letter of credit issued by Lender or an Affiliate of Lender (or by others guaranteed or otherwise secured by Lender or any Affiliate of Lender) at the request of any Loan Party.
“Letter of Credit Liabilities” means the face amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit, the unreimbursed amounts of drawings under Letters of Credit and all unpaid interest, fees and expenses relating to the foregoing.
“Lien” means, with respect to any Person, any interest granted by such Person in any real or personal property, asset or other right owned or being purchased or acquired by such Person (including an interest in respect of a capital lease) that secures payment or performance of any obligation and shall include any mortgage, lien, encumbrance, title retention lien, charge or other security interest of any kind, whether arising by contract, as a matter of law, by judicial process or otherwise.
“Loan Documents” means this Agreement, the Note, each document delivered hereunder and each other instrument, document, guaranty, security agreement, mortgage, deed of trust, chattel mortgage, pledge, subordination agreement, ISDA Agreement, Schedule to ISDA Agreement, other document evidencing Interest Rate Agreement Liabilities, power of attorney, consent, assignment, contract, notice, security agreement, lease, financing statement, patent, trademark or copyright registration, subordination agreement, trust account agreement, or other agreement executed and delivered by any Loan Party with respect to this Agreement or the Obligations or to create or perfect any Lien in any Collateral or other security, in each case as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time.
“Loan” means the Term Loan.
“Loan Parties” means the Borrower and the Guarantors
“Maintenance Capital Expenditures” means, for any period, 50% of depreciation.
“Material Adverse Effect” means a material adverse change in or a material adverse effect on (a) the business, assets, operations or financial condition of (i) the Borrower, (ii) the Loan Parties taken as a whole, or (iii) the Loan Parties and the Subsidiaries taken as a whole, (b) the ability of any Loan Party to perform any of its obligations under the Loan Documents to which it is a party, (c) the Collateral, or the Lender’s liens on and security interests in the Collateral or the perfection or priority of such liens and security interests, or (d) the rights of or benefits available to the Lender under, or the ability of Lender to enforce, any of the Loan Documents.
“Material Contracts” shall have the meaning provided in Section 5.20.
“Maturity Date” means March 27, 2029.
“Mortgage” means any Mortgage or Deed of Trust securing all or any portion of the Obligations.
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“Net Income” means, for any period, the net income (or net loss) after taxes of the Loan Parties for such period, including nonrecurring losses and excluding nonrecurring gains; provided that there shall be excluded (a) the income (or deficit) of any Person accrued prior to the date it becomes a Subsidiary or is merged into or consolidated with a Loan Party or any Subsidiary, and (b) the income (or loss) of any Person (other than a Loan Party) in which the Parent Guarantor or any Subsidiary has an ownership interest, except to the extent that any such income is actually received by a Loan Party in the form of dividends or similar distributions on account of such Loan Parties’ ownership interest; all determined for the Loan Parties on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP.
“Note” means the Term Note.
“Obligations” means all obligations of the Loan Parties arising under this Agreement, the Note or any other Loan Document, and all other amounts owing by the Loan Parties, or any of them, to Lender or any Affiliate of Lender, including but not limited to amounts owing under any Guaranty. “Obligations” includes but is not limited to Letter of Credit Liabilities, Interest Rate Agreement Liabilities, Banking Services Obligations and Equipment Lease Obligations; provided, however, that this definition of “Obligations” shall not create any guaranty by any Guarantor of (or grant of security interest by any Guarantor to support, as applicable) any Excluded Swap Obligations of such Guarantor.
“OFAC” means the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury.
“Parent Guarantor” means Grown Rogue International Inc., an Ontario business corporation.
“Patriot Act” means USA Patriot Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56).
“Permit” means any permit, license, certificate (including a certificate of occupancy) registration, authorization, application, filing, notice, qualification, waiver of any of the foregoing or approval of a Governmental Authority.
“Person” means any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, association, company, partnership, Governmental Authority or other entity.
“Plan” means an employee benefit plan which is a defined benefit plan covered by Title IV of ERISA.
“PPSA” means the Personal Property Security Act, as enacted in the applicable province in Canada.
“Regulatory License” means, as to each Loan Party or Subsidiary, the licenses and related approvals authorizing such entity, as applicable, to operate as a grower, processor, dispensary as applicable, in each state, province and territory in which it so operates, that can lawfully cultivate, produce, process and sell, as applicable, cannabis and cannabis products.
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“Restricted Payments” means dividends and distributions; amounts paid to purchase, redeem, retire or otherwise acquire for value any of the Equity Interest, or any warrant or option to purchase any Equity Interest, of any Loan Party now or hereafter outstanding; and any amounts paid as a return of capital to the Holders of any Loan Party.
“Sanctions” means:
(a) economic or financial sanctions or trade embargoes imposed, administered or enforced from time to time by the U.S. government and administered by OFAC; and
(b) economic or financial sanctions imposed, administered or enforced from time to time by the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of the Treasury or any other relevant sanctions authority of the United States, Canada or any other applicable country.
“Sanctions List” means any of the lists of specifically designated nationals or designated persons (or equivalent) held by the U.S. government and administered by OFAC, the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Department of Commerce or the U.S. Department of the Treasury or the United Nations Security Council or any similar list maintained by or any other relevant governmental entity of the United States, Canada or any other applicable country, in each case as the same may be amended, supplemented or substituted from time to time.
“Subordinated Debt” means any obligations that are subordinated to any Obligations on terms approved by Lender.
“Subordination Agreement” means any Subordination Agreement between Lender and any creditor of any Loan Party with respect to Subordinated Debt.
“Subsidiary” means any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association or other entity of which any one or more Loan Parties directly or indirectly owns, controls or holds securities or other Equity Interests representing more than 50% of the equity or more than 50% of the ordinary voting power or, in the case of a partnership, more than 50% of the general partnership interests.
“Subsidiary Guarantors” means Grown Rogue Gardens, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, GRU Properties, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, GRIP, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, Grown Rogue Distribution, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, Canopy Management, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, Grown Rogue Retail Ventures, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, GR Michigan, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, Golden Harvests LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, Grown Rogue West New York, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company, and any other Subsidiary of Borrower that becomes a guarantor of all or any portion of the Obligations.
“Swap Obligation” means, with respect to any guarantor, any obligation to pay or perform under any agreement, contract or transaction that constitutes a “swap” within the meaning of section 1a(47) of the Commodity Exchange Act.
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“Term Loan” means the Advance under Section 2.1 hereof.
“Term Note” means the Term Note executed by Borrower and delivered to Lender dated the date hereof in the amount of $7,000,000.00, as it may be amended, modified, supplemented or replaced from time to time in accordance with Section 11.4 hereof.
“Term SOFR Rate” means the 1-month Term SOFR Reference Rate (“Term SOFR”) which is published for loans in United States Dollars by CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited and is obtained by Lender from Bloomberg Financial Services Systems with the code TSFR1M (or, if no longer available, any similar or successor publication selected by Lender). The Term SOFR Rate shall initially be determined on the date that is two U.S. Government Securities Business Days immediately before the date of this Agreement and shall thereafter be adjusted monthly on the first day of each calendar month to be the Term SOFR determined by Lender to be in effect on the date that is two U.S. Government Securities Business Days prior to the first day of each calendar month. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Term SOFR Rate is less than the Floor, the Term SOFR Rate shall be deemed to be the Floor for purposes of this Agreement; provided, however, if Borrower and Lender have entered into a swap under an Interest Rate Agreement, the Floor shall be applicable only to any portion of the principal amount of the Loan that is in excess of the then remaining notional amount of such swap.
“U.S. Government Securities Business Day” means any day except for (i) a Saturday, (ii) a Sunday or (iii) a day on which the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association recommends that the fixed income departments of its members be closed for the entire day for purposes of trading in United States government securities.
1.2 Accounting and Financial Terms; GAAP. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all terms of an accounting or financial nature shall be construed in accordance with GAAP, as in effect in the United States from time to time; provided that, if the Borrower notifies the Lender that the Borrower requests an amendment to any provision hereof to eliminate the effect of any change occurring after the date hereof in GAAP, or in the application thereof, on the operation of such provision (or if the Lender notifies the Borrower that the Lender requests an amendment to any provision hereof for such purpose), regardless of whether any such notice is given before or after such change in GAAP or in the application thereof, then such provision shall be interpreted on the basis of GAAP as in effect and applied immediately before such change shall have become effective until such notice shall have been withdrawn or such provision amended in accordance herewith.
1.3 Accounting for Leases. The effect of any changes to GAAP that would require leases which are, or would have been, classified as operating leases under GAAP as it existed prior to the adoption of FASB Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 to be classified and accounted for as capital leases under revised GAAP (including by reason of adoption of FASB Accounting Standards Update 2016-02) shall be disregarded for the purposes of computing any financial ratios and requirements herein.
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2. CREDIT FACILITY.
2.1 Term Loan. The Lender agrees to make an Advance to Borrower on the date hereof in the amount of Seven Million and 00/100 Dollars ($7,000,000.00). The Advance under this Section 2.1 shall be evidenced by, and be payable with interest in accordance with the terms of, the Term Note and this Agreement. Borrower shall repay the Term Loan (a) in monthly payments on the first day of each month, commencing on April 1, 2025 and continuing on the first day of each month thereafter until the Maturity Date, each in the amount equal to the sum of (i) the principal payment amount set forth on the attached Schedule 2.1, plus (ii) if the Debenture Conversion Term Loan Prepayment has not been paid, $13,889, plus (iii) all accrued and unpaid interest, and (b) a final payment of all outstanding principal and interest on the Maturity Date; provided that if a Debenture Conversion occurs, Borrower shall make a payment of $1,000,000.00 of principal of the Term Note (the “Debenture Conversion Term Loan Prepayment”) on the earlier of (x) the 35th day after the date hereof, and (ii) the release of the Debenture Escrow. Amounts repaid on the Term Loan may not be reborrowed. The Lender shall maintain records of all payments on the Term Note. The aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Advances under this Section 2.1 set forth on the records of the Lender shall be rebuttable presumptive evidence of the principal amount owing and unpaid on the Term Note.
2.2 Interest.
(a) Interest Rate. The unpaid principal balances of the Note shall bear interest at a per annum rate equal the greater of (i) the Term SOFR Rate plus the Applicable Margin, and (ii) 9.0%; provided, however, if Borrower and Lender have entered into a swap under an Interest Rate Agreement, the foregoing clause (ii) shall be applicable only to any portion of the principal amount of the Loan that is in excess of the then remaining notional amount of such swap. Accrued and unpaid interest on the Note shall be payable in arrears on the first day of each month and on the Maturity Date; provided that interest accrued pursuant to Section 2.2(b) shall be payable on demand; provided further that if the first day of a month does not fall on a Business Day, the payment shall be due on the next Business Day (without the obligation to pay additional days of accrued interest). Interest will be computed on the unpaid principal balance from the date of each borrowing. Term SOFR shall be determined by the Lender, and such determination shall be conclusive absent manifest error. Interest hereunder shall be computed on a 365/360 basis; that is, by applying the ratio of the interest rate over a year of 360 days, multiplied by the outstanding principal balance, multiplied by the actual number of days the principal balance is outstanding. All interest payable hereunder is computed using this method. This calculation method results in a higher effective interest rate than the numeric interest rate stated in this Agreement. Borrower agrees to an effective rate of interest that is the rate stated herein plus any additional rate of interest resulting from any other charges in the nature of interest paid or to be paid by or on behalf of Borrower, or any benefit received or to be received by or on behalf of Lender, in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Documents.
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(b) Default Rate; Late Charge.
(i) Notwithstanding the foregoing, during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Lender may, at its option, by notice to the Borrower declare that the Note shall bear interest at 5.0% per annum plus the rate otherwise applicable to the Note, whether or not the Lender elects to accelerate the maturity of the Note, from the date of such Event of Default.
(ii) Without limitation of Section 2.2(b)(i), if any payment owing hereunder is not paid when due (whether by acceleration or otherwise, excluding the payment due on the Maturity Date) or within 10 days thereafter, Borrower agrees to pay to Lender a late payment fee equal to 5% of the payment amount.
(c) Matters Affecting Term SOFR Rate. If Lender determines (which determination shall be conclusive absent manifest error) that either of the following has occurred: (i) Term SOFR ceases to exist or is no longer available; or (ii) a public announcement by the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of Term SOFR, or a determination made by Lender, that Term SOFR is no longer representative, then commencing on the next reset date, the interest rate hereunder shall be replaced with such alternate base rate and spread (collectively, “Benchmark Replacement”) as Lender determines in its sole discretion to be most comparable to the then-current interest rate. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any other Loan Document, in the event the selected base rate (as determined in accordance with the foregoing) for any applicable interest period is less than the Floor, the base rate shall be deemed to be the Floor; provided, however, if Borrower and Lender have entered into a swap under an Interest Rate Agreement, the Floor shall be applicable only to any portion of the principal amount of the Loan that is in excess of the then remaining notional amount of such swap.
In connection with the implementation of a Benchmark Replacement, Lender will have the right to make Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes from time to time and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, any amendments implementing such Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes will become effective without any further action or consent of Borrower. “Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes” means, with respect to any Benchmark Replacement, any technical, administrative or operational changes, such as changes to the definitions of “Business Day,” “Interest Period,” or timing and frequency of determining rates and making payments of interest, that Lender decides may be appropriate to reflect the adoption and implementation of such Benchmark Replacement and to permit the administration thereof in a manner substantially consistent with market practice (or, if the Lender decides that adoption of any portion of such market practice is not administratively feasible or if Lender determines that no market practice for the administration of such Benchmark Replacement exists, in such other manner of administration as Lender decides is reasonably necessary in connection with the administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents).
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(d) Maximum Interest Rate. In no event shall the interest rate charged hereunder exceed the maximum rate allowed by law. Any interest payment that would for any reason be unlawful under applicable law shall be applied to principal.
2.3 Fees.
(a) Facility Fee. Borrower shall pay to Lender (i) on the date hereof, a one-time facility fee in the amount of Sixty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($60,000.00), which fee shall be deemed fully earned and nonrefundable upon Lender’s execution of this Agreement, and (ii) in case of a Debenture Redemption, an additional one-time facility fee in the amount of Ten Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($10,000.00), which fee shall be deemed fully earned and nonrefundable upon the Debenture Redemption.
(b) Permitted Prepayment. Subject to Section 2.3(c), the Term Loan may be prepaid at any time without premium or penalty. For avoidance of doubt, there shall be no prepayment premium or penalty due upon any prepayment of the Term Loan if the Borrower and Lender do not enter into an Interest Rate Agreement.
(c) Prepayment. Prepayment of the principal amount of the Loan, in whole or in part, whether voluntary or involuntary, will be subject to payment by Borrower to Lender of all assessments, losses, fees and costs of any kind or nature incurred by Lender under any and all Interest Rate Agreements, which arise, directly or indirectly, as a result of such prepayment. Moreover, at no time during the term of the Loan may the then principal balance of the Loan be less than the then remaining notional amount of any swap under an Interest Rate Agreement, and any prepayment of the Loan below the notional amount will require an equivalent reduction in the notional amount under the Interest Rate Agreement. This prepayment provision is only applicable if Borrower and Lender have entered into a transaction under an Interest Rate Agreement.
2.4 Payments Free of Taxes. Any and all payments by or on account of any obligation of Borrower under any Loan Document shall be made without deduction or withholding for any taxes, except as required by applicable law. If any applicable law requires the deduction or withholding of any tax from any such payment, then the sum payable by the Borrower shall be increased as necessary so that after such deduction or withholding has been made the Lender receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deduction or withholding been made.
2.5 Interest Rate Agreements and Interest Rate Agreement Liabilities. Without limitation, (a) all Collateral shall secure all Interest Rate Agreement Liabilities, (b) an Event of Default under this Agreement shall also constitute an event of default under all Interest Rate Agreements, (c) during the continuance of an Event of Default under this Agreement, the Lender may demand payment of all Interest Rate Agreement Liabilities, (d) an event of default under any Interest Rate Agreement shall also constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement and an event of default under each other Loan Document, and (e) during the continuance of an event of default under any Interest Rate Agreement, the Lender may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the Loan Documents, including acceleration of the Obligations.
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3. PAYMENTS; COLLECTIONS.
3.1 Payments. Any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, the Borrower shall make all payments of interest on and principal of the Loan and all payments to the Lender with respect to payment of other fees, costs and expenses payable under any Loan Document in immediately available funds to the Lender without setoff, deduction or counterclaim. The Borrower authorizes the Lender to charge from time to time against any account of Borrower any Obligations when due, including but not limited to payments owing by reason of Letters of Credit. Each payment received by the Lender may be applied to the Obligations in such order of application as the Lender, in its sole discretion, may elect. Without limitation of Borrower’s obligation to timely pay all principal, interest and other amounts owing on the Obligations, Borrower shall maintain a Borrower’s Operating Account, and Borrower authorizes Lender to debit all amounts due on the Obligations from time to time to Borrower’s Operating Account.
3.2 Collections. Borrower shall, and shall cause each other Loan Party to, continue to collect, at its own expense, all amounts due or to become due to Loan Parties under the Loan Parties’ accounts and other Collateral. In connection with such collections, Loan Parties may take (and, at Lender’s direction given during the continuance of an Event of Default, shall take) such action as Loan Parties or Lender may deem necessary or advisable to enforce collection of the Loan Parties’ accounts and other Collateral; provided, however, that Lender shall have the right at any time, during the continuance of an Event of Default, without giving notice to any Loan Party of Lender’s intention to do so, to notify the account debtors under any of the accounts of any Loan Party or obligors with respect to any Collateral of the assignment of such accounts and such other Collateral to Lender and to direct such account debtors or obligors to make payment of all amounts due or to become due to any Loan Party thereunder directly to Lender and, upon such notification and at the expense of the Loan Parties to enforce collection of any such accounts or other Collateral, and to adjust, settle or compromise the amount or payment thereof in the same manner and to the same extent as any Loan Party might have done, but unless and until Lender does so or gives Borrower other instructions, the Loan Parties shall make all collections for Lender. Any application of any collection to the payment of any Obligation is conditioned upon final payment of any check or other instrument.
4. SET-OFF; ETC.
During the continuance of an Event of Default, the Lender and each of the Affiliates of Lender may offset any and all balances, credits, deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final), accounts or monies of Borrower then or thereafter with the Lender or such Affiliate, or any other obligations of the Lender or such Affiliate to Borrower, against the Obligations. Borrower hereby grants to the Lender, for itself and as agent for each Affiliate of Lender a security interest in all such balances, credits, deposits, accounts or monies to secure the Obligations.
5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
To induce the Lender to extend credit hereunder, the Borrower represents and warrants that at all times during the term of this Agreement:
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5.1 Organization. Each Loan Party is validly organized and existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, has full power and authority to own its property and conduct its business substantially as presently conducted by it and is duly qualified to do business in each jurisdiction where the nature of its business makes such qualification necessary and where the failure to so qualify would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
5.2 Authority; Binding Effect. Each Loan Party’s execution, delivery and performance of the Loan Documents to which such Loan Party is a party have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and each of the Loan Parties has full power and authority to enter into and to perform its obligations under the Loan Documents to which it is a party. When executed and delivered, the Loan Documents will constitute the legal, valid, and binding obligations of each Loan Party, as applicable, and will be enforceable against such parties in accordance with their respective terms, subject only to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws at the time in effect affecting the enforceability of rights of creditors generally and by general equitable principles which may limit the right to obtain equitable remedies.
5.3 No Conflict. Each Loan Party’s execution, delivery and performance of the Loan Documents does not require the consent or approval of any Person which has not been obtained and does not conflict with any agreement binding upon any Loan Party or any property of any Loan Party.
5.4 Litigation or Proceeding. There is no litigation, bankruptcy proceeding, arbitration or governmental proceeding pending, threatened in writing, or to Borrower’s actual knowledge otherwise threatened, against any Loan Party or any Subsidiary (a) which is a criminal proceeding, or (b) which, if determined adversely to such party, would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
5.5 Employment and Labor Matters. There are no strikes, lockouts or slowdowns against any Loan Party pending or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened. The hours worked by and payments made to employees of the Loan Parties have not been in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act or any other applicable federal, state, local or foreign law dealing with such matters. All payments due from any Loan Party, or for which any claim may be made against any Loan Party, on account of wages and employee health and welfare insurance and other benefits, have been paid or accrued as a liability on the books of such Loan Party.
5.6 ERISA. Neither any Loan Party nor any ERISA Affiliate of any Loan Party has maintained, established, sponsored or contributed to any Plan.
5.7 Use of Proceeds. Advances will be used to pay existing indebtedness and to provide working capital to Borrower and for the Borrower’s general corporate purposes. No part of the proceeds of the Loan will be used for any purpose which (a) violates, or is inconsistent with, this Agreement, or (b) violates, or is inconsistent with, any Anti-Corruption Laws, Anti-Money Laundering Laws, Sanctions or regulations promulgated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
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5.8 Margin Stock; Investment Company Act. No Advance will be used to purchase Margin Stock as defined in Regulation U (12 C.F.R. §221). Neither any Loan Party nor any Subsidiary is an “investment company” as defined in, or subject to regulation under, the Investment Company Act of 1940.
5.9 Compliance with Law; Licenses.
(a) (i) Each of the Loan Parties and the Subsidiaries is in compliance in all material respects with all federal, state, provincial, territorial and local laws, rules and regulations applicable to it or its property, including, without limitation, all Environmental Laws; and (ii) neither any Loan Party nor any Subsidiary has any material liability for the release or threatened release of any Hazardous Material into the environment. Without limitation of the foregoing, as to each Applicable State, each Loan Party and Subsidiary that does business in such state is in compliance with all Applicable Acts and all requirements, guidance and instruction of all Applicable Regulators.
(b) Each Loan Party and each Subsidiary is the holder of, and is in material compliance with, the Permits and Regulatory Licenses required for such entity to conduct its business. Each Permit and each Regulatory License is in full force and effect in all material respects and has not been revoked, suspended, cancelled, rescinded, terminated or modified and has not expired. There are no pending or threatened actions by or before any Governmental Authority to revoke, suspend, cancel, rescind, terminate and/or materially adversely modify any Permit or Regulatory License.
5.10 Accuracy of Financial Statements. The Borrower’s annual financial statements dated December 31, 2023 and all other financial statements of Borrower and its Subsidiaries, copies of which have been furnished to the Lender, have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and present fairly the financial condition of the Loan Parties as of such dates and the results of their operations for the periods then ended.
5.11 No Material Change. Since the date of the annual financial statements referenced in Section 5.10, and since the date of the most recent annual financial statement delivered under Section 6.1 hereof, neither the condition (financial or otherwise), business, properties nor operations of any Loan Party has been materially and adversely affected in any way.
5.12 Taxes. Each of the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries has filed all federal, provincial, territorial and state income tax and other tax returns which are required to be filed, and has paid all taxes as shown on said returns and all assessments received by such party to the extent that such taxes have become due, except taxes that are being contested in good faith and where such party has adequate reserves for such taxes.
5.13 Licenses; Intellectual Property. Each of the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries possesses adequate licenses, franchises, patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade names, or rights thereto, to conduct its business substantially as now conducted and as presently proposed to be conducted; all of the federally registered patents, trademarks and copyrights, which as of the date hereof are used by any Loan Party or any Subsidiary in its business or owned by any Loan Party or any Subsidiary, and all applications for any of the foregoing, are listed on Schedule 5.13 hereto.
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5.14 No Default. No Loan Party is in default of a material provision under any material agreement, instrument, decree or order to which it is a party or by which it or its property is bound or affected and assuming that this Agreement had been previously executed and delivered, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing hereunder.
5.15 Liens and Encumbrances. Each of the Loan Parties has good title to all of its properties and assets, including, without limitation, the Collateral, free and clear of all Liens, except as permitted by Section 7.1.
5.16 Transactions with Affiliates. No Loan Party is party to any transaction with any of its Affiliates, except transactions that (i) are in the ordinary course of business, and (ii) are at prices and on terms and conditions not less favorable to such Loan Party than could be obtained on an arm’s-length basis from unrelated third parties.
5.17 Solvency.
(a) (i) The fair value of the assets of each Loan Party, at a fair valuation, will exceed the respective debts and liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, of such Loan Party, (ii) the present fair saleable value of the property of each Loan Party will be greater than the amount that will be required to pay the probable liability of such Loan Party’s respective debts and other liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, as such debts and other liabilities become absolute and matured; (iii) Each Loan Party reasonably believes that it will be able to pay such Loan Party’s respective debts and liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, as such debts and liabilities become absolute and matured, and (iv) each Loan Party reasonably believes that it will not have unreasonably small capital with which to conduct the business in which such Loan Party is engaged as such business is now conducted and is proposed to be conducted.
(b) No Loan Party intends to incur debts beyond the ability of such Loan Party to pay such Loan Party’s respective debts as they mature, taking into account the timing of and amounts of cash to be received by such Loan Party and the timing of the amounts of cash to be payable on or in respect of such indebtedness.
5.18 Sanctions; Anti-Corruption Laws; Anti-Money Laundering Laws. None of (a) the Loan Parties, (b) the Subsidiaries, or (c) Affiliates of the Loan Parties or the Subsidiaries, or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents or representatives (i) is a Designated Person; (ii) is a Person that is owned or controlled by a Designated Person; (iii) is located, organized or resident in a country that is the target of Sanctions; or (iv) has directly or indirectly engaged in, or is now directly or indirectly engaged in, any dealings or transactions (1) with any Designated Person, (2) in any country that is the target of Sanctions, or (3) otherwise in violation of Sanctions, Anti-Corruption Laws or Anti-Money Laundering Laws.
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5.19 Beneficial Ownership Certification. The information included the Beneficial Ownership Certification, as updated in accordance with Section 6.11, is true and correct in all respects.
5.20 Material Contracts.
(a) Schedule 5.20 contains an accurate and complete list of the following outstanding contracts (including all amendments and supplements thereto) to which any Loan Party is a party or by which any Loan Party or any property or assets of any Loan Party is bound (collectively, the “Material Contracts”): (i) each contract involving a sharing of profits, losses, costs or liabilities by any Loan Party with any other Person, including any joint venture, partnership, alliance or similar agreement, (ii) each contract containing covenants that restrict or purport to restrict the business activity of any Loan Party or limit the freedom of any Loan Party to engage in any line of business, to compete with any Person, to compete in any geographical area or to solicit any Person for business, employment or other purposes, and (iii) each contract for management services.
(b) Each Material Contract is in full force and effect. No Loan Party is in material default under or in breach of, or in receipt of any written claim of default or breach or any notice of any intention to terminate, any Material Contract. There are no material disputes pending or threatened under any Material Contract.
All representations and warranties contained in this Section 5 shall survive the delivery of the Loan Documents, and the making of the Loan, and no investigation at any time made by or on behalf of Lender shall diminish its rights to rely thereon (other than with respect to changes disclosed to Lender and expressly permitted under the terms of this Agreement).
6. AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS.
The Borrower covenants and agrees with the Lender that, for so long as any Obligation remains unpaid or any Advances or Letters of Credit are available to the Borrower, the Borrower shall and shall cause each Loan Party to:
6.1 Financial Reports. Furnish to the Lender:
(a) as soon as available and in any event within 120 days after the end of each of the Borrower’s fiscal years, a copy of the Parent Guarantor’s annual consolidated and consolidating audit report, including balance sheets and related statements of earnings, equity holders’ equity and cash flows for such fiscal year, with comparative figures for the preceding fiscal year, prepared on a consolidated and consolidating basis in accordance with GAAP and certified without qualification or exception by the Borrower’s current independent certified public accountants or other independent certified public accountants satisfactory to the Lender and accompanied by the management letter, if any, delivered by such independent certified public accountants to Borrower and the Borrower’s response thereto;
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(b) as soon as available and in any event within 45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter Borrower, a copy of the Parent Guarantor’s internally prepared financial statements, consisting of a balance sheet as of the close of such quarter and related statements of earnings and cash flows for such quarter and from the beginning of such fiscal year to the end of such quarter prepared on a consolidated and consolidating basis in accordance with GAAP, with comparative figures for the corresponding period in the preceding fiscal year, and certified on behalf of Borrower as accurate and complete by the Borrower’s authorized financial officer;
(c) with each financial statement required by Section 6.1(a) or (b) above, a Compliance Certificate in the form of Exhibit A hereto demonstrating Borrower’s compliance with the terms of Sections 7.19 to 7.21 of this Agreement as of the end of the most recent reporting period in a form acceptable to the Lender and certified on behalf of Borrower as accurate and complete by the Borrower’s authorized financial officer;
(d) as soon as available and in any event within 45 days after the end of each quarter of the Borrower’s fiscal year, copies of accounts receivable and accounts payable agings and inventory reports for the Loan Parties, in form satisfactory to Lender;
(e) as soon as available and in any event prior to the end of each of the Borrower’s fiscal years, financial statement projections for (i) the Loan Parties immediately following fiscal year, and (ii) the Loan Parties’ and their Subsidiaries’ immediately following fiscal year, in each case consisting of projected quarter-end balance sheets and quarter-end and year-to-date statements of earnings and cash flows, including a detailed listing of all major assumptions made by Borrower’s management in the preparation of such projections, all in a form acceptable to the Lender and certified on behalf of Borrower by the Borrower’s authorized financial officer as having been prepared in good faith and representing the most probable course of the Loan Parties’ and Subsidiaries’ business during such fiscal year; in each case with projections to include separate consolidating information for the Loan Parties;
(f) At least annually, no later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year of Borrower, a list of the Loan Parties’ current Permits and Regulatory Licenses;
(g) as soon as Borrower becomes aware of any Default or Event of Default, a summary of such Default or Event of Default and the actions Borrower intends to take in connection with such Default or Event of Default; and
(h) such other financial or other information or certification as the Lender may reasonably request.
6.2 Organization. Maintain and preserve its existence as a corporation or limited liability company, as applicable, except that after transfer of all of its assets to Borrower, Canopy Management, LLC may dissolve.
6.3 Maintenance of Properties. Keep and maintain all property material to the conduct of its business in good working order and condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
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6.4 Compliance with Law; Environmental Law. (a) Comply and cause each Subsidiary to comply in all material respects with all federal, state, provincial, territorial and local laws, rules and regulations applicable to it or its property, including, without limitation, all Environmental Laws, and (b) maintain in full force and effect and materially comply with all Permits and all Regulatory Licenses. Without limitation of the foregoing, as to each Applicable State, each Loan Party and Subsidiary that does business in such state shall remain in compliance with all Applicable Acts and all requirements, guidance and instruction of all Applicable Regulators. Further, each Loan Party and Subsidiary shall promptly respond to any informational requests, supplemental disclosure requirements, or other correspondence from any Applicable Regulator and, to the extent permitted by such Applicable Regulator, the Loan Parties shall keep all other parties hereto fully and promptly informed as to any material requests, disclosure requirements, or correspondence, including, but not limited to, delivering a copy of any material correspondence received from such Applicable Regulator to Lender within ten (10) days of receipt.
6.5 Insurance. Maintain business interruption insurance sufficient for its business and liability, property and other insurance of such types and in such amounts as are maintained by companies of similar size engaged in the same or similar businesses and as may be required by any Loan Document; provided, however, that each policy of business interruption insurance and each policy insuring any Collateral securing the Loan shall name the Lender as the lender’s loss payee and mortgagee, and each policy of liability insurance shall name the Lender as additional insured.
6.6 Taxes. File, and cause each Subsidiary to file, all federal, provincial, territorial and state income tax and other tax returns (including, without limitation, withholding tax returns) which are required and make payments as required of such taxes; provided, however, that the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries shall not be required to pay any such tax so long as the validity thereof is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and adequate book reserves shall have been set aside with respect thereto.
6.7 Expenses. Reimburse the Lender for reasonable expenses, fees and disbursements (including, without limitation, (i) reasonable out-of-pocket attorneys’ fees and legal expenses, (ii) appraisal fees and (iii) other third party professional fees), incurred in connection with the preparation or administration of this Agreement or any other Loan Document or the Lender’s enforcement of the obligations of the Loan Parties under any Loan Document to which such Loan Party is a party, whether or not suit is commenced, which attorneys’ fees and legal expenses shall include, but not be limited to, any attorneys’ fees and legal expenses incurred in connection with any appeal of a lower court’s judgment or order.
6.8 Inspection and Audit. Permit the Lender and its representatives at reasonable times and intervals and upon reasonable notice to visit the Loan Parties’ offices and inspect their books and records including, without limitation, permitting the Lender to examine any Collateral securing the Loan, in each case subject to any restrictions required by applicable law, and reimburse the Lender for all examination fees and expenses incurred in connection with such examinations at its then current rate for such services and for its out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection therewith; provided that, in the absence of a continuing Event of Default, only one such inspection or examination per calendar year will be at Borrower’s expense.
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6.9 Employment and Labor Matters. (a) Comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act or any other applicable federal, state, local or foreign law dealing with such matters, and (b) cause all payments due from any Loan Party, or for which any claim may be made against any Loan Party, on account of wages and employee health and welfare insurance and other benefits, to be paid or accrued as a liability on the books of the applicable Loan Party.
6.10 Cash and Deposit Accounts. Commencing no later than 120 days after the date of this Agreement, maintain all of its deposit accounts with Lender. If Lender, in its discretion, consents to the maintenance of other deposit accounts, commencing no later than 120 days after the date of this Agreement, Borrower shall provide Lender with a Deposit Account Control Agreement in form satisfactory to Lender with respect to each such other deposit account.
6.11 Compliance Sanctions; Anti-Corruption. Comply, and ensure that each of their Affiliates comply, in all material respects with Sanctions, Anti-Corruption Laws and Anti-Money Laundering Laws, and provide Lender (i) any information regarding Borrower and each of its owners, Affiliates, and Subsidiaries necessary for Lender to comply with all applicable Anti-Corruption Laws, Anti-Money Laundering Laws and Sanctions; subject however, in the case of Affiliates, to Borrower’s ability to provide information applicable to them and (ii) without limiting the foregoing, notification of any change in the information provided in the Beneficial Ownership Certification that would result in a change to the list of beneficial owners identified therein.
6.12 Further Assurances. Cause each of its Subsidiaries that is 100% owned, directly or indirectly, by Borrower formed or acquired after the date of this Agreement in accordance with the terms of this Agreement to become a guarantor by executing and delivering a guaranty and security agreement, each in form and substance satisfactory to the Lender, and providing such evidence of authority, liens searches and other documentation as Lender may request, all at the expense of the Borrower.
6.13 Material Contracts. Comply with, and maintain in full force and effect, each of its Material Contracts, except where such failure to comply or failure to maintain in full force and effect could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
6.14 Debentures. Within three (3) days after the date hereof, Borrower shall cause Parent Guarantor to (a) give notice of redemption of the Debentures in accordance with the terms of the Debentures, and (b) deposit $3,300,000.00 of the proceeds of the Term Loan in escrow in accordance with the terms of the Debentures. Within thirty five (35) days after the date hereof, Borrower shall either (a) provide to Lender satisfactory evidence that the Debenture Redemption has occurred in accordance with the terms of the Debentures, or (b) provide to Lender satisfactory evidenced that the Debenture Conversion has occurred in accordance with the terms of the Debentures and pay $1,000,000.00 of principal of the Term Loan in accordance with clause (x) or (y) of Section 2.1, as applicable.
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7. NEGATIVE COVENANTS.
The Borrower covenants and agrees with the Lender that, for so long as any Obligation remains unpaid or any Advances or Letters of Credit are available to the Borrower, the Loan Parties shall not, without the Lender’s prior written consent:
7.1 Liens and Security Interests. Create or permit to exist Liens encumbering any of their assets except: (i) Liens in favor of the Lender; (ii) security interests described on Schedule 7.1 attached hereto; and (iii) security interests created after the date of this Agreement in connection with capitalized lease obligations or other purchase money indebtedness incurred in connection with the acquisition of equipment, but only to the extent that: (A) such security interest attaches only to the equipment then being acquired by the applicable Loan Party, did not and does not attach to any Loan Parties’ current assets and does not secure any other indebtedness, and (B) no Default or Event of Default is continuing at the time of the proposed creation of such security interest or would result therefrom.
7.2 Indebtedness. Create, incur, assume or permit to exist any indebtedness except: (i) the indebtedness under this Agreement or any other Loan Document; (ii) current liabilities (other than borrowed money) incurred in the ordinary course of business; (iii) Subordinated Debt approved by Lender; (iv) debt described on Schedule 7.2; and (v) purchase money indebtedness (including the balance sheet amount of capitalized lease obligations) incurred after the date of this Agreement in the ordinary course of business in connection with the acquisition of equipment.
7.3 Transfer of Assets. Lease, sell or otherwise transfer (other than transfers from one Loan Party to another Loan Party) (a) all or any substantial portion of its property or business to any other Person, whether in one transaction or a series of related transactions; or (b) lease, sell or otherwise transfer any of its assets other than (i) inventory in the ordinary course of business, and (ii) fixed assets that are obsolete or no longer useful in the applicable Loan Parties’ business.
7.4 Merger. Amalgamate, consolidate with or merge into or with any other entity or entities, or if the applicable Loan Party is a limited liability company, divide into multiple limited liability companies.
7.5 Restricted Payments; Management Fees. Declare or pay any Restricted Payments, or pay any management fees, except:
(a) Any Loan Party may make such payments to a Loan Party.
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(b) If any Loan Party is an S corporation (as defined in Section 1361 of the Internal Revenue Code) or another business entity taxed as a partnership, such entity may distribute capital to Holders in the amount equal to such Holders’ federal and state income tax liability arising from their respective allocable shares of the applicable Loan Parties’ taxable income (such distributions being the “Tax Distributions”); provided, however, that: (A) such Holders’ federal and state income tax liability shall be computed on the basis of the highest marginal combined tax rate for individuals under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and applicable state law; (B) Tax Distributions shall be paid in estimated quarterly installments contemporaneously with the obligation to pay estimated income taxes based upon the applicable Loan Parties’ annualized income through the end of such party’s fiscal month immediately preceding such tax installment’s due date and also contemporaneously with any such Holders’ filing of his, her or its federal and state income tax returns if the estimated Tax Distributions paid for any of the applicable Loan Parties’ fiscal years are not sufficient to pay such Holders’ actual income tax liability arising from his, her or its share of such entity’s actual taxable income for such fiscal year as disclosed by copies of such entity’s tax returns and related Schedules K-1 for such fiscal year delivered to the Lender pursuant to this Agreement; and (C) if the Tax Distributions actually paid with respect to any of such entity’s fiscal years exceed the Tax Distributions permitted by this Section based upon such entity’s actual taxable net income as disclosed by copies of such tax returns and schedules described above, then such entity shall immediately recover the excess amount from the recipient and shall not pay any further Tax Distribution to any Person until such excess amount is recovered.
7.6 Payment and Amendment of Subordinated Debt. (a) Amend, modify or waive any of its rights under any agreement relating to any Subordinated Debt, (b) pay any principal on Subordinated Debt except as expressly permitted by the applicable Subordination Agreement, (c) pay any interest on Subordinated Debt except payments not in excess of the amount required by documents evidencing such Subordinated Debt that are expressly permitted by the applicable Subordination Agreement, or (d) make any other payment of Subordinated Debt that is prohibited by the applicable Subordination Agreement.
7.7 Investments and Acquisitions. Except as described on Schedule 7.7 and other than transfers from one Loan Party to another Loan Party, (a) purchase, hold or acquire (including pursuant to any merger with any Person that was not a Loan Party prior to such merger) any evidences of indebtedness or Equity Interests or other securities (including any option, warrant or other right to acquire any of the foregoing), (b) purchase or otherwise acquire (in one transaction or a series of transactions) any assets of any other Person constituting a business unit (whether through purchase of assets, merger or otherwise), or (c) make or permit to exist any loans or advances to, guarantee any obligations of, or make or permit to exist any investment or any other interest in, any other Person.
7.8 Guaranties. Assume, guarantee, endorse or otherwise become liable upon the obligation of any Person except pursuant to the Loan Documents or by endorsement of negotiable instruments for deposit or collection in the ordinary course of business, or sell any notes or accounts receivable with or without recourse, except that a Loan Party may guaranty obligations of a Loan Party.
7.9 Line of Business. Engage in any business other than the business engaged in by the applicable Loan Party on the date of this Agreement.
7.10 ERISA. Maintain, establish, sponsor or contribute to any Plan and shall not permit any ERISA Affiliate to do so.
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7.11 Loans and Advances. Make any loan or advance to, or otherwise extend any credit to, any officer, director, shareholder, partner, member, manager or Affiliate of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary, except loans or advances to a Loan Party.
7.12 Sale and Leaseback. Enter into any arrangement, directly or indirectly, whereby it shall sell or transfer any property, real or personal, used or useful in its business, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, and thereafter rent or lease such property or other property that it intends to use for substantially the same purpose or purposes as the property sold or transferred.
7.13 Restrictive Agreements. Directly or indirectly, enter into, incur or permit to exist any agreement or other arrangement that prohibits, restricts or imposes any condition upon (a) the ability of any Loan Party to create, incur or permit to exist any Lien upon any of its property or assets, or (b) the ability of Loan Party to pay dividends or other distributions or to make or repay loans or advances to any Loan Party or to guarantee indebtedness of any Loan Party; provided that clause (a) of the foregoing shall not apply to restrictions or conditions imposed by any agreement relating to secured indebtedness permitted by this Agreement if such restrictions or conditions apply only to the property or assets securing such indebtedness.
7.14 Fiscal Year End. Change its fiscal year-end.
7.15 Compensation. During any of the Borrower’s fiscal years, pay unreasonable salaries, bonuses, fees, commissions, fringe benefits (other than fringe benefits generally made available to the Borrower’s employees) or other forms of compensation subject to reporting on a W-2 Form to any direct or indirect shareholders of any Loan Party or Subsidiary or any officer or director of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary.
7.16 Subsidiaries. Except with the prior written consent of Lender, (a) transfer any assets to any Subsidiary or other entity in which it has an Equity Interest, other than a Loan Party, (b) create or acquire any Subsidiaries (other than Subsidiaries who are 100% owned, directly or indirectly by Borrower and become Guarantors hereunder), or (c) own any Equity Interest in any entity (other than Equity Interests owned on the date hereof).
7.17 Government Regulation. (a) Be or become subject at any time to any law, regulation, or list of any Governmental Authority (including, without limitation, the U.S. Office of Foreign Asset Control list) that prohibits or limits Lender from making any advance or extension of credit to any Loan Party or Subsidiary or from otherwise conducting business with any Loan Party or Subsidiary, or (b) fail to provide documentary and other evidence of any Loan Parties’ or Subsidiaries’ identity as may be requested by Lender at any time to enable Lender to verify the Loan Parties’ and their Subsidiaries’ identities or to comply with any applicable law or regulation, including, without limitation, Section 326 of the USA Patriot Act of 2001, 31 U.S.C. Section 5318.
7.18 Transactions with Affiliates. Sell, lease or otherwise transfer any property or assets to, or purchase, lease or otherwise acquire any property or assets from, or otherwise engage in any other transactions with, any of its Affiliates, except transactions that (i) are in the ordinary course of business, and (ii) are at prices and on terms and conditions not less favorable to such Loan Party than could be obtained on an arm’s length basis from unrelated third parties.
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7.19 Leverage Ratio. Permit the ratio of (a) the sum of Funded Debt plus income taxes payable as of the last day of any fiscal quarter of Borrower, commencing December 31, 2024, to (b) for the period of four fiscal quarters of Borrower ending on such date, (i) EBITDA, minus (ii) Restricted Payments, all determined for the Loan Parties on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, to be more than 2.00 to 1.0.
7.20 Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio. Permit the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio to be less than 1.5 to 1.0 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter of the Borrower, commencing with the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2024, for the four fiscal quarters of the Borrower ending on such date.
7.21 Cash Deposits. Commencing sixty days after the date of this Agreement, or if earlier, upon Loan Parties’ compliance with Section 6.10 hereof, permit the aggregate balance of the Loan Parties’ deposit accounts with Lender as of the last day of any month to be less than (a) through and including December 31, 2027, 70% of the balance of the Loan at any time, or (b) thereafter, 50% of the balance of the Loan at any time.
7.22 Restrictions on Transfers to GR Michigan, LLC and Canopy Management, LLC. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or any other Loan Document, the Loan Parties and the Subsidiaries shall not make, or cause to be made, any transfer, conveyance, sale, lease or assignment to GR Michigan, LLC or to Canopy Management, LLC.
8. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT.
8.1 Conditions to Initial Advance. Prior to the initial Advance, Borrower shall deliver to the Lender each of the following, executed as appropriate and in form and substance and from sources satisfactory to Lender:
(a) The Term Note;
(b) The Guaranties of the Parent Guarantor and the Subsidiary Guarantors;
(c) Security Agreements from the Loan Parties granting to the Lender a security interest in the Collateral described therein to secure repayment of the Note and all Obligations, together with UCC searches and PPSA searches from the filing offices in all jurisdictions required by the Lender which reflect that no other Person holds a prior security interest in any such Collateral except as permitted by Section 7.1 hereof;
(d) Certified Articles of Organization or Incorporation and Operating Agreement or By-Laws of each Loan Party, or with respect to the Parent Guarantor, certified copies of its constating documents and By-Laws;
(e) Resolutions of each Loan Party authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of the Loan Documents;
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(f) Certificates by the secretary or other officer of each Loan Party certifying the names and the offices of the individuals authorized to sign the Loan Documents to which such Loan Party is a party on behalf of such Loan Party together with a sample of the true signatures of such officers and such other certifications as Lender may request;
(g) Certificates of Good Standing or comparable document for each Loan Party from each jurisdiction required by the Lender;
(h) A favorable opinion of Borrower’s counsel;
(i) An Intercreditor Agreement with Lender Capital, LLC, a Subordination Agreement with David Pleitner and a Subordination Agreement with each of the sellers to Borrower of Equity Interests in Canopy Management, LLC (August Family Investments, KW Capital Partners Ltd., J. Obie Strickler and Gambit Two, LLC);
(j) Such evidence that the insurance required by this Agreement and the other Loan Documents is in place with Lender shown as Additional Insured, Lender’s Loss Payee and Mortgagee, as applicable;
(k) A designation of authority identifying parties who are authorized to act on behalf of Borrower with respect to this Agreement;
(l) To the extent requested by Lender, copies of all of Loan Parties’ real estate leases and Consents of Lessor from each of their landlords, in each case in form and substance satisfactory to Lender;
(m) Payoff Letters; and
(n) Such other approvals, opinions or documents as the Lender may reasonably request.
8.2 Conditions to all Credit Extensions. The obligation of the Lender to make any Advance to the Borrower shall be subject to the satisfaction of each of the following conditions, unless waived in writing by the Lender:
(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties set forth in Section 5 shall be true and correct on the date of the requested Advance and after giving effect thereto (other than with respect to changes disclosed to Lender and expressly permitted under the terms of this Agreement); and
(b) Defaults. No Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of the requested Advance or after giving effect thereto.
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9. EVENTS OF DEFAULT.
The occurrence of any one or more of the following shall constitute an event of default (“Event of Default”) hereunder:
9.1 Payments. Any Loan Party shall default, which default continues for more than five (5) days, (a) in the due and punctual payment of any installment of interest or principal on the Note on the date when due, (b) in due and punctual payment of any other amount which is due and payable to the Lender under any Loan Document or (c) in the due and punctual payment of any other Obligation.
9.2 Nonperformance. Any Loan Party (a) shall default under Section 6.3, 6.4, 6.6 or 6.9 hereof, which default shall continue for a period of 10 days after written notice to Borrower (provided that in the case of a default that cannot be cured by the payment of money, such 10 day period shall be extended (but not beyond a total 30 days) so long as the affected Loan Party has commenced a cure within such 10 day period and is diligently pursuing such cure to completion within such extended period), (b) shall default under any other provision of this Agreement (other than those defaults expressly covered by other subsections of this Section 9) or (c) shall default under any provision of any other Loan Document which default shall continue beyond any applicable cure period under such Loan Document.
9.3 Default Under Other Documents. Any Loan Party shall (a) default under any document evidencing or relating to the Subordinated Debt, or (b) default and fail to cure such default in the time provided therein under the terms of any agreement, indenture, deed of trust, mortgage, promissory note or security agreement governing the borrowing of money (other than this Agreement and the other Loan Documents) and (i) the maturity of any amount owed under such document or instrument is accelerated or (ii) such default shall continue unremedied or unwaived for a period of time to permit such acceleration.
9.4 Insolvency; Bankruptcy. Any Loan Party shall become insolvent or generally fail to pay, or admit in writing such party’s inability to pay, such party’s debts as they become due; or any Loan Party shall apply for, consent to, or acquiesce in, the appointment of a trustee, receiver or other custodian for such party or for such party’s property, or make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or, in the absence of such application, consent or acquiescence, a trustee, receiver or other custodian shall be appointed for such party or for a substantial part of any such party’s property and not be discharged within 60 days; or any bankruptcy, reorganization, debt arrangement, or other case or proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, or any dissolution or liquidation proceeding shall be commenced in respect of any Loan Party or be consented to or acquiesced in by any such party or remain for 60 days undismissed; or any Loan Party shall take any action to authorize any of the foregoing.
9.5 Judgments; Proceedings.
(a) Any judgments, writs, warrants of attachment, executions or similar process shall be issued against any Loan Party or any assets of any Loan Party where the aggregate amount of such judgments, writs, warrants of attachment, executions or similar process exceeds $250,000 in the aggregate and are not released, vacated, suspended, stayed, abated or fully bonded prior to any sale and in any event within 30 days after its issue or levy.
(b) (i) Any criminal proceeding shall at any time be pending against any Loan Party or any Subsidiary, or (ii) any criminal proceeding shall at any time be pending or threatened against any Loan Party, any Subsidiary or any Affiliate of Borrower or any Subsidiary which claim is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.
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9.6 Change in Control or Management. There shall be a Change in Control or a Change in Management.
9.7 Representations and Warranties. Any representation or warranty set forth in this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall be untrue in any material respect on the date as of which the facts set forth are stated or effective.
9.8 Loan Documents; Subordination Agreement. Any Loan Party shall cease to exist or seek to revoke, repudiate or disavow the enforceability of any Loan Document, or any creditor party to any Subordination Agreement shall seek to revoke, repudiate or disavow the enforceability of any Subordination Agreement.
Upon the happening of: (1) any Event of Default described in Section 9.4, the outstanding principal amount of the Note and all other Obligations shall automatically be due and payable without any declaration, notice, presentment, protest or demand of any kind (all of which are hereby waived) and the Borrower’s right to request or obtain Advances shall automatically terminate; or (2) any other Event of Default, the Lender may terminate the Borrower’s right to request or obtain Advances and may declare the outstanding principal amount of the Note and all other Obligations to be due and payable without notice, presentment, protest or demand of any kind, whereupon the full unpaid amount of the Note and any and all other Obligations, which shall be so declared due and payable, shall be and become immediately due and payable. In addition, the Lender may exercise any right or remedy available to it pursuant to any Loan Document, at law or in equity.
10. TERMINATION.
This Agreement may be terminated by Lender by written notice to the Borrower at any time during the continuance of an Event of Default. In the absence of such termination by the Lender, this Agreement shall continue in effect until the Maturity Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all of Lender’s rights and Liens, and all of the Loan Parties’ and Guarantor’s duties, obligations and liabilities to Lender, shall continue in full force and effect until all of the Obligations have been paid, performed or otherwise satisfied in full and any commitment of Lender to extend additional credit to Borrower has terminated.
11. MISCELLANEOUS.
11.1 Notices. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all notices, requests, demands and other communications provided for hereunder shall be in writing and shall be (a) personally delivered, (b) sent by first class United States mail, (c) sent by overnight courier of national reputation, or (d) transmitted by email, in each case addressed to the party to whom notice is being given at its address set forth below, or as to each party, at such other address as may hereafter be designated by such party in a written notice to the other party complying as to delivery with the terms of this section. All such notices, requests, demands and other communications shall be deemed to have been given (a) if personally delivered, on the date received, (b) if delivered by mail, three Business Days after deposited in the mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, (c) if sent by overnight courier, one Business Day after deposited, or (d) if delivered by email, on the date of transmission if during normal business hours on a Business Day, otherwise on the following Business Day. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any notice to the Lender pursuant to Section 2 shall not be deemed given until received by the Lender.
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If to any Loan Party:
Grown Rogue Unlimited, LLC
550 Airport Road
Medford, OR 97504
Email: obie@grownrogue.com
Attention: J. Obie Strickler
If to Lender:
Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank
201 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
Email: cserafini@bridgebank.com
Attention: Carlo Serafini
11.2 Governing Law. This Agreement, the Note and each other Loan Document shall be governed by, and interpreted and construed in accordance with, the internal laws, but not the law of conflicts, of the State of Arizona.
11.3 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, except that the Borrower may not assign or transfer its rights hereunder without the prior written consent of Lender.
11.4 Waivers, Amendments; etc. The provisions of this Agreement, or any other Loan Document, may from time to time be amended, modified or waived, only if such amendment, modification or waiver is in writing and signed by the party against whom it is to be enforced.
11.5 Inconsistencies, etc. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between or among the provisions of this Agreement and any other Loan Document, it is intended that the provisions of this Agreement and such other Loan Document be enforceable except to the extent that the enforcement of such provisions is irreconcilable and, in that event, the provisions of this Agreement shall be controlling.
11.6 Lender’s Affiliates and Assigns. The Borrower agrees that the Lender may provide any information or knowledge the Lender may have about the Loan Parties or the Subsidiaries, or about any matter relating to the Note or the Loan Documents to any of Lender’s Affiliates or their successors, or to any one or more purchasers of or participants in, or potential purchasers of or participants in, the Note or the Loan Documents. The Borrower agrees that the Lender may at any time sell, assign or transfer one or more interests or participations in all or any part of its rights and obligations in the Note to one or more purchasers whether or not related to the Lender.
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11.7 USA PATRIOT ACT NOTIFICATION. The following notification is provided to Borrower pursuant to Section 326 of the USA Patriot Act of 2001, 31 U.S.C. Section 5318:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT. To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each Person that opens an account, including any deposit account, treasury management account, loan, other extension of credit, or other financial services product. What this means for Borrower: When Borrower opens an account, if Borrower is an individual Lender will ask for Borrower’s name, taxpayer identification number, residential address, date of birth, and other information that will allow Lender to identify Borrower, and if Borrower is not an individual Lender will ask for Borrower’s name, taxpayer identification number, business address, and other information that will allow Lender to identify Borrower. Lender may also ask, if Borrower is an individual to see Borrower’s driver’s license or other identifying documents, and if Borrower is not an individual to see Borrower’s legal organizational documents or other identifying documents.
11.8 Increased Costs. (a) If any Change in Law shall:
(i) impose, modify or deem applicable any reserve, special deposit or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended by, the Lender;
(ii) impose on the Lender or the London interbank market any other condition affecting this Agreement or the Loan; or
(iii) subject the Lender to any taxes on its loans, loan principal, commitments, or other obligations, or its deposits, reserves, other liabilities or capital attributable thereto;
and the result of any of the foregoing shall be to increase the cost to the Lender of making or maintaining the Loan (or of maintaining its obligation to make the Loan) or to reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable by the Lender hereunder (whether of principal, interest or otherwise), then the Borrower shall pay to the Lender such additional amount or amounts as will compensate the Lender for such additional costs incurred or reduction suffered.
(b) If the Lender determines that any Change in Law regarding capital requirements has or would have the effect of reducing the rate of return on the Lender’s capital or on the capital of the Lender’s holding company, as a consequence of this Agreement or the Loan to a level below that which the Lender or the Lender’s holding company could have achieved but for such Change in Law (taking into consideration the Lender’s policies and the policies of the Lender’s holding company with respect to capital adequacy), then from time to time the Borrower shall pay to the Lender such additional amount or amounts as will compensate the Lender or the Lender’s holding company for any such reduction suffered.
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(c) A certificate of the Lender setting forth the amount or amounts necessary to compensate the Lender or its holding company, as the case may be, as specified in paragraph (a) or (b) of this section shall be delivered to the Borrower and shall be deemed conclusive absent manifest error. The Borrower shall pay the Lender the amount shown as due on any such certificate within 10 days after receipt thereof.
(d) Failure or delay on the part of the Lender to demand compensation pursuant to this section shall not constitute a waiver of the Lender’s right to demand such compensation; provided that the Borrower shall not be required to compensate the Lender pursuant to this section for any increased costs or reductions incurred more than 270 days prior to the date that the Lender notifies the Borrower of the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions and of the Lender’s intention to claim compensation therefor; provided further that, if the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions is retroactive, then the 270-day period referred to above shall be extended to include the period of retroactive effect thereof.
11.9 Limitation of Liability. None of the Lender, any Affiliate of the Lender or any Loan Party (the “Related Parties”) shall have any liability with respect to, and the parties hereto hereby waive, release and agree not to sue upon, any claim for any punitive damages, any exemplary damages or any special, indirect or consequential damages suffered by any Related Party in connection with, arising out of, or in any way related to, this Agreement, the Note or any other Loan Document, or the transactions contemplated and the relationship established hereby or thereby, or any act, omission or event occurring in connection herewith or therewith. This Section 11.9 shall survive termination of this Agreement.
11.10 | Jurisdiction, Venue and Consent of Process. |
(a) Consent to Jurisdiction. Borrower hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of any United States Federal or Arizona State court sitting in Phoenix, Arizona, and any appellate court from any thereof, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any Loan Document, or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment, and each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in such Arizona State or, to the extent permitted by law, in such Federal court. Each of the parties hereto agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Nothing in this Agreement shall affect any right that Lender may otherwise have to bring any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement against Borrower or its properties in the courts of any jurisdiction.
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(b) Consent and Waiver of Objection to Venue. Borrower hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that the exclusive venue for any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be in any United States Federal or Arizona State court sitting in Phoenix, Arizona, and any appellate court from any thereof. Borrower hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement in any court referred to in this Section11.10(b). Borrower hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in any such court. Nothing contained in this Section 11.10(b) shall bar, prevent, or prejudice Lender from commencing and maintaining any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement in any other court or venue as applicable law may permit or require.
(c) Service of Process. Borrower does hereby agree to accept and acknowledge on its behalf service of any and all process which may be served in any such suit, action or proceeding in any federal or state court in Phoenix, Arizona, and Borrower agrees that service of process upon Borrower mailed or delivered to Borrower in the manner provided in Section 11.1 shall be deemed in every respect effective service of process upon Borrower in any such suit, action or proceeding in the State of Arizona. Borrower shall give prompt notice to Lender of any changed address.
(d) Survival. This Section 11.10 shall survive termination of this Agreement.
11.11 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents embody the entire agreement and understanding between the Borrower and the Lender with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter hereof.
11.12 Multiple Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. Each Loan Document may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if all signatories had signed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together to constitute one and the same instrument. Loan Documents may be transmitted and signed by facsimile, portable document format (PDF), or other electronic means, and shall have the same effect as manually-signed originals and shall be binding on all Loan Parties and Lender.
11.13 Indemnification. In consideration of the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Lender and the agreement to extend the credit provided hereunder, Borrower hereby agrees to indemnify, exonerate and hold free and harmless Lender, Lender’s Affiliates and each of the officers, directors, employees and agents of Lender or any Affiliate of Lender (collectively, herein called the “Lender Parties”) free and harmless from and against any and all actions, causes of action, suits, losses, liabilities, damages and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements (collectively, and including all of the foregoing based upon contract, tort or otherwise, herein called the “Indemnified Liabilities”), incurred by the Lender Parties or any of them as a result of, or arising out of, or relating to (a) the execution, delivery, performance, enforcement or administration of this Agreement, the Note, any Loan Document, any consent, waiver or other agreement of any landlord of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary, any Guaranty, or any other document or instrument securing this Agreement or otherwise executed or delivered in connection with this Agreement, (b) the relationship of the parties as borrower, guarantor and lender, or (c) the noncompliance by any Loan Party or any Subsidiary, or by any property of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary with Environmental Laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Borrower shall not be required to indemnify any Lender Party for any such Indemnified Liabilities arising on account of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Lender Party, and if and to the extent that the foregoing undertaking may be unenforceable for any reason, Borrower hereby agrees to make the maximum contribution to the payment and satisfaction of each of the Indemnified Liabilities which is permissible under applicable law. This Section 11.13 shall survive termination of this Agreement.
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11.14 WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY. EACH OF THE BORROWER AND THE LENDER (a) WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO ENFORCE OR DEFEND ANY RIGHTS (i) UNDER THE LOAN DOCUMENTS OR UNDER ANY AMENDMENT, INSTRUMENT, DOCUMENT OR AGREEMENT DELIVERED OR WHICH MAY IN THE FUTURE BE DELIVERED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH OR (ii) ARISING FROM ANY RELATIONSHIP EXISTING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, AND (b) AGREES THAT ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE TRIED BEFORE A COURT AND NOT BEFORE A JURY. THIS SECTION 11.14 SHALL SURVIVE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
12. FEDERAL CANNABIS LAW ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Lender and Borrower acknowledge that, although each Applicable Act has legalized certain cultivation, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis and related products and other Cannabis Businesses, the nature and scope of Federal Cannabis Laws may result in circumstances where activities permitted under each Applicable Act may contravene Federal Cannabis Laws. It is acknowledged that, as of the date of this Agreement, each Applicable Act contravenes Federal Cannabis Laws. Accordingly, for the purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, each representation, warranty, covenant, obligation and other provision in this Agreement or any other Loan Document will be subject to the following: (i) no representation, warranty, covenant or other agreement is made, or deemed to be made, with respect to compliance with, or application of, any Federal Cannabis Law to the extent such Federal Cannabis Law relates, directly or indirectly, to the unlawful nature of Cannabis Businesses; and (ii) subject to Section 5.4 and Section 9.5(b), engagement in any activity that is permitted by an Applicable Act but contravenes Federal Cannabis Laws will not, in and of itself, be deemed to be an Event of Default. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall require or permit any Loan Party to violate any provision of any Applicable Act.
[Signature Page Follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first above written.
BORROWER: | ||
GROWN ROGUE UNLIMITED, LLC | ||
By: | /s/ J. Obie Strickler | |
Name: | J. Obie Strickler | |
Title: | Authorized Signor |
LENDER: | ||
BRIDGE BANK, a division of WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK | ||
By: | /s/ Carlo Serafini | |
Name: | Carlo Serafini | |
Title: | Market Executive |
Signature Page to Credit Agreement
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Certificate Of Completion | ||||
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Subject: Complete with Docusign: Grown Rogue Credit Agreement | ||||
Source Envelope: | ||||
Document Pages: 41 | Signatures: 2 | Envelope Originator: | ||
Certificate Pages: 5 | Initials: 0 | Kellianne Wehr | ||
AutoNav: Enabled | 411 E. Wisconsin Ave. | |||
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Time Zone: (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) | kelli.wehr@quarles.com | |||
IP Address: 8.45.141.254 |
Record Tracking | |||||||
Status: | Original | Holder: | Kellianne Wehr | Location: | DocuSign | ||
3/26/2025 9:59:29 AM | kelli.wehr@quarles.com |
Signer Events | Signature | Timestamp | ||
Carlo Serafini | /s/ Carlo Serafini | Sent: 3/26/2025 10:02:03 AM | ||
cserafini@bridgebank.com | Viewed: 3/26/2025 10:03:53 AM | |||
Security Level: Email, Account Authentication | Signed: 3/26/2025 10:04:15 AM | |||
(None) | ||||
Signature Adoption: Pre-selected Style | ||||
Using IP Address: 73.202.76.55 | ||||
Signed using mobile |
Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: | ||||
Accepted: 3/26/2025 10:03:53 AM | ||||
ID: c7ababa8-63a0-426e-8d6a-1f7f9c82e853 | ||||
J. Obie Strickler | /s/ J. Obie Strickler | Sent: 3/26/2025 10:02:03 AM | ||
Obie@grownrogue.com | Viewed: 3/26/2025 12:36:03 PM | |||
Manager | Signed: 3/26/2025 12:36:36 PM | |||
Grown Rogue Unlimited | ||||
Security Level: Email, Account Authentication | Signature Adoption: Pre-selected Style | |||
(None) | Using IP Address: 66.169.255.238 | |||
Signed using mobile | ||||
Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: | ||||
Accepted: 3/26/2025 12:36:03 PM | ||||
ID: fab8d36b-0efd-4007-8cf0-7f3c9fdb7ea4 |
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SCHEDULE 2.1
PRINCIPAL PAYMENT SCHEDULE
AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE
Principal $7,000,000.00 |
Loan Date 03-28-2025 |
Maturity 03-28-2029 |
Loan No |
call / coll / |
Account | Officer | Initials |
References in the boxes above are for Lender’s use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item. Any item above containing “***” has been omitted due to text length limitations. |
Borrower: |
GROWN ROGUE UNLIMITED LLC | Lender: |
Western Alliance Bank, an Arizona corporation One East Washington Street, Suite 100 (602) 629-1776 |
Disbursement Date: March 28, 2025 Interest Rate: 9.227 |
Repayment Schedule: Balloon |
Payment |
Payment Date |
Payment |
Interest |
Principal |
Remaining | |||||||||
1 | 04-28-2025 | 127,463.93 | 55,618.31 | 71,845.62 | 6,928,154.38 | |||||||||
2 | 05-28-2025 | 127,463.93 | 53,271.74 | 74,192.19 | 6,853,962.19 | |||||||||
3 | 06-28-2025 | 127,463.93 | 54,457.97 | 73,005.96 | 6,780,956.23 | |||||||||
4 | 07-28-2025 | 127,463.93 | 52,139.90 | 75,324.03 | 6,705,632.20 | |||||||||
5 | 08-28-2025 | 127,463.93 | 53,279.42 | 74,184.51 | 6,631,447.69 | |||||||||
6 | 09-28-2025 | 127,463.93 | 52,689.98 | 74,773.95 | 6,556,673.74 | |||||||||
7 | 10-28-2025 | 127,463.93 | 50,415.36 | 77,048.57 | 6,479,625.17 | |||||||||
8 | 11-28-2025 | 127,463.93 | 51,483.68 | 75,980.25 | 6,403,644.92 | |||||||||
9 | 12-28-2025 | 127,463.93 | 49,238.69 | 78,225.24 | 6,325,419.68 | |||||||||
2025 TOTALS: | 1,147,175.37 | 472,595.05 | 674,580.32 | |||||||||||
10 | 01-28-2026 | 127,463.93 | 50,258.45 | 77,205.48 | 6,248,214.20 | |||||||||
11 | 02-28-2026 | 127,463.93 | 49,645.01 | 77,818.92 | 6,170,395.28 | |||||||||
12 | 03-28-2026 | 127,463.93 | 44,282.19 | 83,181.74 | 6,087,213.54 | |||||||||
13 | 04-28-2026 | 127,463.93 | 48,365.79 | 79,098.14 | 6,008,115.40 | |||||||||
14 | 05-28-2026 | 127,463.93 | 46,197.40 | 81,266.53 | 5,926,848.87 | |||||||||
15 | 06-28-2026 | 127,463.93 | 47,091.61 | 80,372.32 | 5,846,476.55 | |||||||||
16 | 07-28-2026 | 127,463.93 | 44,954.53 | 82,509.40 | 5,763,967.15 | |||||||||
17 | 08-28-2026 | 127,463.93 | 45,797.44 | 81,666.49 | 5,682,300.66 | |||||||||
18 | 09-28-2026 | 127,463.93 | 45,148.56 | 82,315.37 | 5,599,985.29 | |||||||||
19 | 10-28-2026 | 127,463.93 | 43,059.22 | 84,404.71 | 5,515,580.58 | |||||||||
20 | 11-28-2026 | 127,463.93 | 43,823.89 | 83,640.04 | 5,431,940.54 | |||||||||
21 | 12-28-2026 | 127,463.93 | 41,767.10 | 85,696.83 | 5,346,243.71 | |||||||||
2026 TOTALS: | 1,529,567.16 | 550,391.19 | 979,175.97 | |||||||||||
22 | 01-28-2027 | 127,463.93 | 42,478.43 | 84,985.50 | 5,261,258.21 | |||||||||
23 | 02-28-2027 | 127,463.93 | 41,803.18 | 85,660.75 | 5,175,597.46 | |||||||||
24 | 03-28-2027 | 127,463.93 | 37,142.96 | 90,320.97 | 5,085,276.49 | |||||||||
25 | 04-28-2027 | 127,463.93 | 40,404.92 | 87,059.01 | 4,998,217.48 | |||||||||
26 | 05-28-2027 | 127,463.93 | 38,432.13 | 89,031.80 | 4,909,185.68 | |||||||||
27 | 06-28-2027 | 127,463.93 | 39,005.80 | 88,458.13 | 4,820,727.55 | |||||||||
28 | 07-28-2027 | 127,463.93 | 37,067.38 | 90,396.55 | 4,730,331.00 | |||||||||
29 | 08-28-2027 | 127,463.93 | 37,584.71 | 89,879.22 | 4,640,451.78 | |||||||||
30 | 09-28-2027 | 127,463.93 | 36,870.58 | 90,593.35 | 4,549,858.43 | |||||||||
31 | 10-28-2027 | 127,463.93 | 34,984.62 | 92,479.31 | 4,457,379.12 | |||||||||
32 | 11-28-2027 | 127,463.93 | 35,415.98 | 92,047.95 | 4,365,331.17 | |||||||||
33 | 12-28-2027 | 127,463.93 | 33,565.76 | 93,898.17 | 4,271,433.00 | |||||||||
2027 TOTALS: | 1,529,567.16 | 454,756.45 | 1,074,810.71 | |||||||||||
34 | 01-28-2028 | 127,463.93 | 33,938.55 | 93,525.38 | 4,177,907.62 | |||||||||
35 | 02-28-2028 | 127,463.93 | 33,195.45 | 94,268.48 | 4,083,639.14 | |||||||||
36 | 03-28-2028 | 127,463.93 | 30,353.12 | 97,110.81 | 3,986,528.33 | |||||||||
37 | 04-28-2028 | 127,463.93 | 31,674.85 | 95,789.08 | 3,890,739.25 | |||||||||
38 | 05-28-2028 | 127,463.93 | 29,916.54 | 97,547.39 | 3,793,191.86 | |||||||||
39 | 06-28-2028 | 127,463.93 | 30,138.70 | 97,325.23 | 3,695,866.63 | |||||||||
40 | 07-28-2028 | 127,463.93 | 28,418.14 | 99,045.79 | 3,596,820.84 | |||||||||
41 | 08-28-2028 | 127,463.93 | 28,578.44 | 98,885.49 | 3,497,935.35 | |||||||||
42 | 09-28-2028 | 127,463.93 | 27,792.75 | 99,671.18 | 3,398,264.17 | |||||||||
43 | 10-28-2028 | 127,463.93 | 26,129.82 | 101,334.11 | 3,296,930.06 | |||||||||
44 | 11-28-2028 | 127,463.93 | 26,195.67 | 101,268.26 | 3,195,661.80 | |||||||||
45 | 12-28-2028 | 127,463.93 | 24,571.98 | 102,891.95 | 3,092,769.85 | |||||||||
2028 TOTALS: | 1,529,567.16 | 350,904.01 | 1,178,663.15 | |||||||||||
46 | 01-28-2029 | 127,463.93 | 24,573.52 | 102,890.41 | 2,989,879.44 | |||||||||
47 | 02-28-2029 | 127,463.93 | 23,756.00 | 103,707.93 | 2,886,171.51 | |||||||||
48 | 03-28-2029 | 2,906,884.28 | 20,712.77 | 2,886,171.51 | 0.00 | |||||||||
2029 TOTALS: | 3,161,812.14 | 69,042.29 | 3,092,769.85 |
AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE
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TOTALS: |
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8,897,688.99 |
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1,897,688.99 |
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7,000,000.00 |
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NOTICE: | This is an estimated loan amortization schedule. Actual amounts may vary if payments are made on different dates or in different amounts. |
Laser Pro. Ver, 24,1.10,032 Corp Finastra USA Corporation 1997, 2025. All Rights Reserved. -AZ O\LASERPRO\CFI\AMORT, FC TR-60141 PR-265
SCHEDULE 5.13
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Registrant | Trademark | Office Where Registered |
Application Number, if applicable |
Registration Number, if applicable |
GRIP, LLC | GROWN ROGUE | United States | 87/619,317 | 5537240 |
SCHEDULE 5.20
MATERIAL CONTRACTS
Name of Loan Party | Description of Agreement |
Golden Harvests LLC | Amended and Restated Operating Agreement; Canopy & Golden Harvests MIPA |
Canopy Management LLC | Canopy & Golden Harvests MIPA; GRU and Canopy Members MIPA |
Grown Rogue Unlimited, LLC | GRU and Canopy Members MIPA |
SCHEDULE 7.1
SECURITY INTERESTS
Name of Loan Party | Permitted Security Interest |
Jurisdiction | Filing Date |
Golden Harvests LLC | Certain leased equipment as set forth in that certain UCC-1 Financing Statement (File No. 202206230009826) |
Michigan Department of State | 06/23/2022 |
Grown Rogue Unlimited, LLC | Certain equity interests as set forth in that certain UCC-1 Financing Statement (File No. 92283804) |
Oregon Secretary of State | 05/19/2020 |
SCHEDULE 7.2
INDEBTEDNESS
None.
SCHEDULE 7.7
INVESTMENTS
Name of Loan Party | Description |
Grown Rogue International Inc. | Warrants in Vireo Health International, Inc. (CSE:VREO) |
EXHIBIT A
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
This Certificate, dated ___________________, is given under the Credit Agreement, as it may have been amended as of the date of this Certificate (the “Credit Agreement”) between Grown Rogue Unlimited, LLC (the “Borrower”) and Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank, dated as of March 27, 2025. Capitalized terms used and not defined herein shall have the meaning provided in the Credit Agreement.
The undersigned certifies that:
1. I am the duly elected, qualified and acting ________________ of the Borrower and execute this Certificate solely in such capacity.
2. I have reviewed and am familiar with the contents of this Certificate.
3. I have reviewed the terms of the Credit Agreement and the other related documents and have made, or caused to be made under my supervision, a review in reasonable detail of the transactions and condition of the Borrower during the accounting period covered by the financial statements attached hereto as Attachment 1 (the “Financial Statements”). Such review did not disclose the existence during or at the end of such accounting period covered by the Financial Statements, and I have no knowledge of the existence, as of the date of this certificate, of any condition or event which constitutes a Default or Event of Default.
4. Attached hereto as Attachment 2 are the computations showing compliance with the covenants set forth in Sections 7.19 to 7.21 of the Credit Agreement.
Dated as of ______________, ___________.
Exhibit 27
GUARANTY
THIS GUARANTY (“Guaranty”) is made as of March 27, 2025, by Grown Rogue International Inc., an Ontario business corporation (the “Guarantor”), in favor of Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank (the “Lender”).
FACTUAL BACKGROUND
Guarantor is executing this Guaranty to induce Lender to enter into a loan (the “Loan”) with Grown Rogue Unlimited, LLC an Oregon limited liability company (“Borrower”).
GUARANTY
1. Guaranty of Payment. Guarantor unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees prompt payment in full of all obligations of Borrower to Lender when due and at all times following when due, whether due at stated maturity, by required payment, by acceleration or declaration, on demand or otherwise, including but not limited to (a) all Obligations (as defined in the Credit Agreement hereinafter referred to) and all other amounts owing and other obligations of Borrower under the following documents (the “Loan Documents”): (i) a Credit Agreement between Lender and Borrower of even date herewith, as it may be amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time (the “Credit Agreement”), (ii) the Term Note in the original principal amount of $7,000,000.00 of even date herewith and executed by Borrower in favor of Lender (as it may be amended, restated, renewed, extended, refinanced or replaced from time to time), (iii) the Security Agreement executed by Borrower, Grown Rogue Gardens, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, GRU Properties, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, GRIP, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, Grown Rogue Distribution, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, Canopy Management, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, Grown Rogue Retail Ventures, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, GR Michigan, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, Golden Harvests LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, and Grown Rogue West New York, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company in favor of Lender of even date herewith, as it may be amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, and (iv) all other documents evidencing, securing or relating to any obligations which are or may be in the future be owing to Lender by Borrower, Borrower and another, or another guaranteed or endorsed by Borrower, including but not limited to the Loan Documents (as defined in the Credit Agreement); (b) all other obligations owing to Lender by Borrower, Borrower and another, or another guarantied or endorsed by Borrower; and (c) costs and expenses of collection or enforcement (all obligations from Borrower to Lender, including but not limited to obligations described in the foregoing sections (a) to (c) are herein called the “Obligations”). This is a guaranty of payment. Guarantor must pay to Lender all amounts required under this Guaranty, including the full amount of the Obligations, immediately after demand to do so is made by Lender in writing. That demand will be conclusively deemed to have been effectively made when notice of the demand is given to Guarantor in accordance with the notice provisions set out in the Credit Agreement.
For purposes of this Guaranty, “Obligations” shall exclude, and Guarantor shall not guaranty, any Excluded Swap Obligation of Guarantor, with the following terms to have the following meanings:
“Commodity Exchange Act” means the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.), as amended from time to time, and any successor statute.
“Excluded Swap Obligation” means, with respect to Guarantor, any Swap Obligation if, and to the extent that, all or a portion of the guaranty of Guarantor of, or the grant by Guarantor of a security interest to secure, such Swap Obligation (or any guaranty thereof) is or becomes illegal under the Commodity Exchange Act or any rule, regulation or order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (or the application or official interpretation of any thereof) (a) by virtue of Guarantor’s failure for any reason to constitute an “eligible contract participant” as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act and the regulations thereunder at the time the guaranty of Guarantor or the grant of such security interest becomes or would become effective with respect to such Swap Obligation or (b) in the case of a Swap Obligation subject to a clearing requirement pursuant to Section 2(h) of the Commodity Exchange Act (or any successor provision thereto), because Guarantor is a “financial entity,” as defined in Section 2(h)(7)(C)(i) of the Commodity Exchange Act (or any successor provision thereto), at the time the guaranty of Guarantor becomes or would become effective with respect to such related Swap Obligation. If a Swap Obligation arises under a master agreement governing more than one swap, such exclusion shall apply only to the portion of such Swap Obligation that is attributable to swaps for which such guaranty or security interest is or becomes illegal.
“Swap Obligation” means, with respect to Guarantor, any obligation to pay or perform under any agreement, contract or transaction that constitutes a “swap” within the meaning of section 1a(47) of the Commodity Exchange Act.
2. Guaranty of Performance. Guarantor unconditionally guarantees the full and faithful performance by Borrower of all of the Obligations. Guarantor shall assume responsibility for and shall fully perform all of such obligations promptly on receiving written notice from Lender that Borrower has failed to perform any such obligations.
3. No Impairment of Guaranty. The obligations of Guarantor under this Guaranty are unconditional and absolute and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Lender may, without notice to or the consent of Guarantor, at any time and from time to time, (a) agree with Borrower to amend any provision of any Loan Document, including any change in the interest rate therein or any change in the amount thereof or the time or manner of payment thereunder, (b) make any agreement with Borrower for the extension, payment, compounding, compromise, discharge or release of any provision of any Loan Document or for any modification of the terms thereof, (c) release any other guarantor of the Obligations, and (d) release, modify or accept any security for any Obligation and/or this Guaranty, and the obligations of Guarantor hereunder shall not be impaired or affected by any of the foregoing. This Guaranty is valid and enforceable against the undersigned even though any Obligation is invalid or unenforceable against Borrower.
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4. Waivers.
(a) Guarantor waives any right or claim of right to cause a marshaling of Borrower’s assets or to cause Lender to proceed against Guarantor, Borrower or any other guarantor of any of Borrower’s obligations in any particular order.
(b) Guarantor expressly waives and relinquishes all rights and remedies accorded by applicable law to guarantors, including, but not limited to, notice of acceptance of this Guaranty, presentment for payment, protest or demand, notice of such protest, demand, dishonor or nonpayment, any failure to pursue Borrower or its property, any defense arising out of the absence, impairment or loss of any right of reimbursement or subrogation and any defense arising by reason of any defense of Borrower or by reason of the cessation of the liability of Borrower. Guarantor further waives any defenses based on suretyship or impairment of collateral. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing (i) the liability of Guarantor hereunder shall not be modified in any manner whatsoever by any extension, discharge or rejection that may be granted to Borrower by any court in any proceeding under any bankruptcy act or amendments thereof and the undersigned expressly waives the benefit of any such extension, discharge or rejection, and (ii) this Guaranty shall be reinstated if at any time payment of any of the Obligations is rescinded or must otherwise be restored or returned by any party upon the insolvency, bankruptcy, dissolution, liquidation or reorganization of Borrower, or upon or as a result of the appointment of a receiver, intervenor or conservator of, or trustee or similar officer for, Borrower or any substantial part of its property, or otherwise, all as though such payment had not been made.
(c) So long as Obligations remain outstanding, Guarantor hereby waives any claims, including a claim for reimbursement, subrogation, contribution or indemnification, which Guarantor may have against a co-guarantor of any of the Obligations or against Borrower.
(d) With respect to any of the Obligations, Lender may from time to time before or after revocation of this Guaranty without affecting the liability of Guarantor (i) surrender, release, impair, sell or otherwise dispose of any security or collateral for the Obligations, (ii) release or agree not to sue any guarantor or surety, (iii) fail to perfect its security interest in or realize upon any security or collateral, (iv) fail to realize upon any of the Obligations or to proceed against Borrower or any guarantor or surety, (v) renew or extend the time of payment, (vi) increase or decrease the rate of interest or the amount of the Obligations, (vii) accept additional security or collateral, (viii) determine the allocation and application of payments and credits and accept partial payments, (ix) determine what, if anything, may at any time be done with reference to any security or collateral, and (x) settle or compromise the amount due or owing or claimed to be due or owing from Borrower or any guarantor or surety, and none of the foregoing shall affect Guarantor’s liability for the full amount of the unpaid Obligations. Guarantor expressly consents to and waives notice of all of the above.
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(e) Guarantor waives: (a) any defense based upon any legal disability or other defense of Borrower, any other guarantor or other person, or by reason of the cessation or limitation of the liability of Borrower from any cause other than full payment of all sums payable under the Note or any of the other Loan Documents; (b) any defense based upon any lack of authority of the officers, directors, partners, managers, members or agents acting or purporting to act on behalf of Borrower or any principal of Borrower or any defect in the formation of Borrower or any principal of Borrower; (c) any defense based upon the application by Borrower of the proceeds of the Loan for purposes other than the purposes represented by Borrower to Lender or intended or understood by Lender or Guarantor; (d) any right and defense arising out of an election of remedies by Lender, even though that election of remedies, such as a nonjudicial foreclosure with respect to security for a guaranteed obligation, has destroyed Guarantor’s rights of subrogation and reimbursement against Borrower; (e) any defense based upon Lender’s failure to disclose to Guarantor any information concerning Borrower’s financial condition or any other circumstances bearing on Borrower’s ability to pay all sums payable under the Note or any of the other Loan Documents; (f) any defense based upon any statute or rule of law which provides that the obligation of a surety must be neither larger in amount nor in any other respects more burdensome than that of a principal; (g) any defense based upon Lender’s election, in any proceeding instituted under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, of the application of Section 1111(b)(2) of the Federal Bankruptcy Code or any successor statute; (h) any defense based upon any borrowing or any grant of a security interest under Section 364 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code; (i) any right of subrogation, any right to enforce any remedy which Lender may have against Borrower and any right to participate in, or benefit from, any security for the Note or the other Loan Documents now or hereafter held by Lender; (j) presentment, demand, protest and notice of any kind; (k) the benefit of any statute of limitations affecting the liability of Guarantor hereunder or the enforcement hereof; and (l) any and all benefits under Arizona Revised Statutes §§ 12-1566, 12-1641, 12-1642, 12-1643, 12-1644, 33-814, 44-141, 44-142, 47-3419 and 47-3605, and Rule 17(e)-(f) of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, as now in effect or as modified or amended in the future. The foregoing sentence is an unconditional and irrevocable waiver of any rights and defenses Guarantor may have because Borrower’s debt is secured by real property. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing or any other provision hereof, Guarantor further expressly waives to the extent permitted by law any and all rights and defenses, including without limitation any rights of subrogation, reimbursement, indemnification and contribution. Finally, Guarantor agrees that the performance of any act or any payment which tolls any statute of limitations applicable to the Note or any of the other Loan Documents shall similarly operate to toll the statute of limitations applicable to Guarantor’s liability hereunder.
5. Independent Obligations. The obligations of Guarantor hereunder are independent of the obligations of Borrower and, in the event of any default hereunder, a separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against Guarantor whether or not Borrower is joined therein or a separate action or actions is or are brought against Borrower. Lender’s rights hereunder shall not be exhausted by its exercise of any of its rights or remedies or by any action or by any number of successive actions until and unless the Obligations have been paid and fully performed. Lender is not bound to exhaust its recourse against Borrower, any other guarantor or person or under any other security before being entitled to payment from Guarantor under this Guaranty.
6. No Waiver. No delay on Lender’s part in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Guaranty or any other document executed in connection herewith shall operate as a waiver of any such privilege, power or right.
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7. Borrower Information. Guarantor assumes full responsibility for keeping fully informed of the financial condition of Borrower and all other circumstances affecting Borrower’s ability to perform its obligations to Lender and agree that Lender will have no duty to report to Guarantor any information which Lender receives about Borrower’s financial condition or any circumstances bearing on Borrower’s ability to perform.
8. Judgment Against Borrower. Guarantor agrees that any judgment rendered against Borrower for monies due on the Obligations shall in all respects bind and be conclusive against Guarantor as if Guarantor had appeared in any such proceedings and judgment therein had been rendered against Guarantor.
9. Tolling of Statute of Limitations. Any part payment by Borrower or other circumstance which operates to toll any statute of limitations as to Borrower shall also toll the statute of limitations as to Guarantor.
10. Subordination. Guarantor subordinates to Borrower’s obligations to Lender all indebtedness of Borrower to Guarantor, whether now existing or hereafter contracted, whether direct or indirect, contingent or determined. With respect to any such indebtedness of Borrower to Guarantor, Guarantor further agrees to make no claim therefor until any and all obligations of Borrower to Lender shall have been discharged in full, and Guarantor further covenants and agrees not to assign all or any part of such indebtedness while this Guaranty remains in effect.
11. Representations and Warranties. Guarantor hereby represents and warrants that:
(a) Guarantor has full power, authority and legal right to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under this Guaranty;
(b) this Guaranty constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Guarantor, enforceable in accordance with its terms;
(c) to the best of Guarantor’s knowledge, the execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty will not violate any provision of any law or regulation or of any judgment, order, decree, determination or award of any court, arbitrator or governmental authority, bureau or agency or of any mortgage, indenture, loan or security agreement, lease, contract or other agreement, instrument or undertaking to which Guarantor is a party or which purports to be binding upon Guarantor or any property or assets of Guarantor or result in the creation or imposition of any lien on any of the property or assets of Guarantor pursuant to the provisions of any of the foregoing;
(d) to the best of Guarantor’s knowledge, no consent of any other person (including, without limitation, Guarantor’s creditors) and no consent, license, permit, approval or authorization of, exemption by, notice or report to, or registration, filing or declaration with, any governmental authority, bureau or agency is required in connection with the execution, delivery, performance, validity or enforceability of this Guaranty;
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(e) to the best of Guarantor’s knowledge, no litigation, arbitration, investigation or administrative proceeding of or before any court, arbitrator or governmental authority, bureau or agency is pending in connection with the execution, delivery, performance, validity or enforceability of this Guaranty; and
(f) the financial statements or other financial information of Guarantor provided to Lender, correctly sets forth the financial condition of Guarantor, and there has been no material adverse change in the business, operations, assets or condition, financial or otherwise, of Guarantor.
12. Security Interest and Right of Set Off. Unless a lien would be prohibited by law or would render a nontaxable account taxable, Guarantor grants to Lender a security interest and lien in any deposit account Guarantor may at any time have with Lender. Lender may, at any time that Lender has a right to demand payment from Guarantor, set off any amount unpaid on the Obligations against any deposit balances Guarantor may at any time have with Lender, or other money now or hereafter owed Guarantor by Lender.
13. Miscellaneous.
(a) Binding Effect. The terms, provisions, covenants and conditions contained in this Guaranty shall apply to and bind the heirs, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the Guarantor. The terms, provisions, covenants and conditions contained in this Guaranty shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns of Lender, including, but not limited to, any subsequent holder of the Loan Documents.
(b) Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Guaranty, or any application thereof, should be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, all provisions, covenants and conditions of this Guaranty, and all applications thereof not held invalid, void or unenforceable shall continue in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby.
(c) Interpretation. In this Guaranty, whenever the context so requires, the masculine gender includes the feminine and/or neuter, and the singular number includes the plural, and vice versa, and the term Lender shall include any further holder, including pledgees, of the Obligations guaranteed hereby.
(d) Governing Law. The laws of the State of Arizona shall govern the validity, construction, performance and effect of this Guaranty.
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(e) Jurisdiction, Venue and Consent of Process.
(i) Consent to Jurisdiction. Guarantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of any United States Federal or Arizona State court sitting in Phoenix, Arizona, and any appellate court from any thereof, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Guaranty or any Loan Document, or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment, and Guarantor irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in such Arizona State or, to the extent permitted by law, in such Federal court. Guarantor agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Nothing in this Guaranty shall affect any right that Lender may otherwise have to bring any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement against Guarantor or its properties in the courts of any jurisdiction.
(ii) Consent and Waiver of Objection to Venue. Guarantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that the exclusive venue for any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Guaranty shall be in any United States Federal or Arizona State court sitting in Phoenix, Arizona, and any appellate court from any thereof. Guarantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Guaranty in any court referred to in this Section 13(f)(ii). Guarantor hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in any such court. Nothing contained in this Section 13(f)(ii) shall bar, prevent, or prejudice Lender from commencing and maintaining any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Guaranty in any other court or venue as applicable law may permit or require.
(iii) Service of Process. Guarantor does hereby agree to accept and acknowledge on its behalf service of any and all process which may be served in any such suit, action or proceeding in any federal or state court in Phoenix, Arizona, and Guarantor agrees that service of process upon such Guarantor mailed or delivered to such in the manner provided in Section 11.1 of the Credit Agreement shall be deemed in every respect effective service of process upon Guarantor in any such suit, action or proceeding in the State of Arizona. Guarantor shall give prompt notice to Lender of any changed address.
(f) Maximum Amount. Guarantor shall be liable under this Guaranty for the maximum amount of liability that can be hereby incurred without rendering this Guaranty voidable under applicable law relating to fraudulent obligations, fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer or voidable transaction under applicable law (including, without limitation, under Section 548 of the Bankruptcy Code or any similar provision under applicable law), and not for any greater amount.
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(g) Attorneys’ Fees. In the event any action is commenced by Lender against Guarantor in connection herewith, or in the event of any other proceeding with respect to, or affecting, this Guaranty or any other Loan Document, including, but not limited to, any bankruptcy proceeding, Lender shall be entitled to its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, whether or not said action is prosecuted to judgment.
(h) Revocation. This is a continuing guaranty and shall remain in full force and effect until Lender receives written notice of its revocation signed by the undersigned or actual notice of the dissolution of the undersigned. Upon revocation by written notice or actual notice of dissolution, this Guaranty shall continue in full force and effect as to all Obligations contracted for or incurred before revocation, and as to them Lender shall have the rights provided by this Guaranty as if no revocation had occurred. Any renewal, extension or increase in the interest rate of any such Obligation, whether made before or after revocation, shall constitute an Obligation contracted for or incurred before revocation. Obligations contracted for or incurred before revocation shall also include credit extended after revocation pursuant to commitments made before revocation. Revocation by one of the undersigned shall not affect any of the liabilities or obligations of any of the other undersigned and this Guaranty shall continue in full force and effect with respect to them.
(i) Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder, shall be deemed effective if given in accordance with Section 11.1 of the Credit Agreement.
(j) Currency. Payments under this Guaranty on account of the Obligations will be made in the currency (the “Agreed Currency”) in which the Obligations are payable, and any payment made in another currency (the “Other Currency”) will constitute a discharge of the liability of Guarantor under this Guaranty only to the extent of the amount of the Agreed Currency that Lender may purchase with the amount of the Other Currency receive by it on the Business Day (as such term is defined in the Credit Agreement) following that receipt and after deducting any costs of exchange.
(k) WAIVER OF JURY. GUARANTOR AND LENDER HEREBY VOLUNTARILY, KNOWINGLY, IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO HAVE A JURY PARTICIPATE IN RESOLVING ANY DISPUTE (WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) BETWEEN OR AMONG THEM ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS GUARANTY, THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG THE PARTIES AS GUARANTOR, BORROWER AND LENDER OR OTHERWISE. THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO LENDER TO PROVIDE THE FINANCING SECURED HEREBY.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Agreement as of the date and year first above written.
GRANTOR: | ||
GROWN ROGUE INTERNATIONAL INC., an Ontario business corporation | ||
By: | /s/ J. Obie Strickler | |
Name: | J. Obie Strickler | |
Title: | Authorized Signor |
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Exhibit 28
SECURITY AGREEMENT
THIS SECURITY AGREEMENT, dated as of March 27, 2025, is by Grown Rogue International Inc. an Ontario business corporation (the “Grantor”) in favor of Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank (the “Lender”).
1. Definitions. All terms defined in Articles 1 through 9 of the applicable Uniform Commercial Code, as it may be amended from time, shall have the meanings specified therein unless otherwise defined herein or unless the context otherwise requires; and further, to the extent applicable shall include the equivalents thereto under the PPSA (as defined below) and the STA (as defined below), as applicable. Capitalized terms used and not defined herein shall have the meanings provided in the Credit Agreement. As used herein, the following terms have the following meanings:
“Borrower” means Grown Rogue Unlimited, LLC.
“Collateral” means all present and after-acquired personal property owned, leased, licensed, possessed, or acquired by Grantor, including all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the following, whether now owned and existing or hereafter created or acquired, wherever located, together with all additions and accessions and all proceeds and products thereof: goods; money; fixtures; crops; farm products; accounts; inventory; equipment; documents; documents of title; instruments; supporting obligations, including all guaranties and letter of credit rights; Commercial Tort Claims; investment property; deposit accounts; chattel paper; general intangibles; computer and other data processing hardware; software programs, whether owned, licensed or leased; leases, rents, issues and profits; any insurance coverage relating to the foregoing, including casualty insurance coverage and credit insurance coverage; all books and records pertaining to any of the foregoing; and all business interruption insurance; and all proceeds of the foregoing.
“Commercial Tort Claims” means all of Grantor’s tort claims described on Exhibit A, as it may be updated from time to time.
“Credit Agreement” means the Credit Agreement between Borrower and Lender dated the date hereof, as it may be amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time.
“Event of Default” means the occurrence of any of the following: (a) an Event of Default under the Credit Agreement, or any default under any other Loan Document or any other agreement between Lender and the Loan Parties that continues beyond any applicable cure period, or (b) any representation made by Grantor in this Agreement is false in any material respect on the date as of which made or as of which the same is to be effective.
“Guaranty” means the guaranty of the obligations of the Borrower to Lender, executed by Grantor which Guaranty is dated the date hereof, as it may be amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time.
“Note” means, collectively, (a) Borrower’s Term Note dated the date hereof in favor of Lender in the amount of $7,000,000.00, as it may be amended, modified, supplemented or replaced from time to time in accordance with Section 11.4 of the Credit Agreement; and (b) any other note by the Loan Parties in favor of Lender outstanding from time to time.
“Obligations” shall mean all Obligations (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and all Obligations (as defined in the Guaranty), and includes all present and future indebtedness and obligations of the Grantor to the Lender under this Agreement.
“PPSA” means the Personal Property Security Act applicable in the jurisdiction where either the Collateral or the Grantor is situated.
“STA” means the Securities Transfer Act of the jurisdiction which governs the security interests in investment property (as defined in the STA) created by this Agreement.
“ULC” means an unlimited company formed under the laws of Nova Scotia, an unlimited liability corporation formed under the laws of Alberta, an unlimited liability company formed under the laws of British Columbia, or any other body corporate whose shareholders or members, in that capacity, are or may become liable or responsible for any of the indebtedness, liabilities or obligations of the body corporate.
“ULC Shares” means shares or any other equity interests in a ULC.
2. Grant of Security Interest.
2.1 Security Interest. As security for payment and performance of the Obligations, Grantor mortgages and charges to the Lender, and grants to the Lender a security interest in, all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the Collateral. Grantor and Lender do not intend to postpone the attachment of the security interests hereunder, and the security interests will attach when: (a) this Agreement has been executed, or in the case of after-acquired property, when that property has been acquired by Grantor; (b) value has been given; and (c) Grantor has rights in the Collateral, or in the case of after-acquired property, acquires rights in the Collateral.
2.2 Right of Set Off. Grantor also grants Lender a security interest and lien in any credit balance or other money now or hereafter owed to Grantor by Lender, and, in addition, agrees that the Lender may at any time after an occurrence of an Event of Default, without notice or demand, set off against such credit balance or other money any amount unpaid under the Obligations. The Obligations will be paid by Grantor without regard to any equities between Grantor and Lender or any right of set-off, combination of accounts, cross-claim or counterclaim.
2.3 Unlimited Liability Companies. The following provisions apply to any present and after-acquired ULC Shares and interests in ULCs that form part of the Collateral:
(a) Nothing in this Agreement or any other agreement between Grantor and Lender is intended to, or will, constitute Lender or any person other than Grantor, a shareholder or member of any ULC for the purposes of (to the extent applicable) the Companies Act (Nova Scotia), the Business Corporations Act (Alberta), the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) or any other applicable statute that provides for ULCs, until Lender in exercising its rights and remedies hereunder elects by notice in writing (the “ULC Notice”) to Grantor and each relevant ULC that either Lender or any person other than Grantor is entitled to require that Lender or other person be registered as the holder of the ULC Shares in the books, records and registers of that ULC, and to exercise the rights of a shareholder or member of that ULC. Until the ULC Notice is given Grantor will: (i) be entitled to receive and retain for its own account any dividends, property or other distributions in respect of the ULC Shares; and (ii) have the right to vote the ULC Shares and to control the direction, management and policies of the ULC that is the issuer of the ULC Shares to the same extent as Grantor would be able to do if the ULC Shares were not subject to the security interests.
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(b) To the extent that any provision of this Agreement would have the effect of constituting Lender or any person other than Grantor as a shareholder or member of a ULC prior to the giving of the ULC Notice, that provision will be severed from this Agreement and be ineffective without otherwise invalidating or rendering unenforceable: (i) this Agreement; or (ii) that provision to the extent that it relates to Collateral other than ULC Shares.
(c) Without limiting the generality of Sections 2.3(a) and 2.3(b), no provision of this Agreement, or actions taken by Lender under this Agreement, will cause or be deemed to cause Lender or any person other than Grantor to be, and Lender and those other persons will not be deemed or entitled to, and will not: (i) be registered as a holder of any ULC Shares or as a shareholder or member of any ULC; (ii) have a notation entered in favour of any of them in the share register or central securities register of that ULC in respect of the ULC Shares; (iii) be held out as a shareholder or member or other equity holder of that ULC; (iv) receive, directly or indirectly, any dividends, property or other distributions from that ULC by reason of Lender holding the Security Interests in the ULC Shares; or (v) act as a shareholder or member of any ULC, or obtain, exercise or attempt to exercise any rights of a shareholder or member of any ULC, including the right to attend a meeting of, or to vote any ULC Shares of, any ULC, until Lender in exercising its rights and remedies hereunder has given the ULC Notice.
3. Representations and Warranties of Grantor. Grantor represents and warrants to the Lender that:
3.1 Ownership. Except as permitted under the Credit Agreement, Grantor owns the Collateral free of all Liens and no financing statement (other than those in favor of the Lender) is on file covering any of the Collateral.
3.2 Sale of Goods or Services Rendered. Each account and chattel paper constituting Collateral as of this date arose from the performance of services by Grantor or from a bona fide sale or lease of goods which have been delivered or shipped to the account debtor and for which Grantor has genuine invoices, shipping documents or receipts.
3.3 Location of Collateral. Grantor’s place of business or, if more than one, the chief executive office of Grantor, and the place Grantor keeps its records concerning accounts, is as previously disclosed to Lender. Grantor will not change the location of its chief executive office, the place where it keeps records concerning accounts or the place where equipment or inventory is kept unless such change is permitted by the Credit Agreement and 30 days’ advance written notice of such change, describing the new location, has been given to Lender.
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3.4 Location of Collateral. Exhibit B contains the address of the chief executive office of Grantor, the addresses where any Collateral of Grantor is located, and the addresses of Grantor of all real estate to which any Collateral with a value in excess of $250,000.00 is affixed.
3.5 Intellectual Property. Schedule 5.13 to the Credit Agreement contains a correct and complete list and description of all federally registered patents, trademarks and copyrights owned by Grantor, and all applications for any of the foregoing.
3.6 Environmental Compliance. There are no conditions existing currently or likely to exist during the term of the Credit Agreement which would subject Grantor to damages, penalties, injunctive relief or cleanup costs under any Environmental Laws or which require or are likely to require cleanup, removal, remedial action or other response pursuant to Environmental Laws by Grantor.
3.7 Commercial Tort Claims. Exhibit A contains an accurate and complete description of all of Grantor’s commercial tort claims.
3.8 Effectiveness of Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties contained in this Section 3 shall be true and correct on and as of the date hereof, while any credit is available to Borrower under the Credit Agreement and while any of the Obligations remain unpaid, with such changes as are approved by Lender or are permitted by the Loan Documents.
4. Covenants of Grantor. Grantor agrees that while any credit is available to the Borrower under the Credit Agreement and while any of the Obligations remain unpaid:
4.1 Maintenance of Collateral. Grantor shall: (a) maintain the Collateral in which it has an interest in good condition and repair and not permit its value to be impaired (ordinary wear and tear excepted); (b) keep the Collateral free from all Liens except Liens in favor of the Lender and Liens permitted by the Credit Agreement; (c) defend the Collateral against all claims and legal proceedings by persons other than the Lender; (d) pay and discharge when due all taxes, levies and other charges or fees upon the Collateral; (e) not sell, lease or otherwise dispose of the Collateral or permit the Collateral to become a fixture or an accession to other goods, except as permitted by this Agreement; (f) not permit the Collateral to be used in violation of any applicable law or regulation or policy of insurance; and (g) operate its business in compliance with all warranties and covenants contained in the Credit Agreement.
4.2 Insurance. Grantor will keep all the Collateral insured against loss by fire, extended coverage perils and such other hazards as the Lender reasonably requires in amounts not less than the replacement cost thereof. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company or companies reasonably acceptable to the Lender.
Grantor shall cause the issuer of each insurance policy to issue an endorsement to such policy and a certificate of insurance naming the Lender as an additional insured, lender’s loss payee and mortgagee and containing an agreement by the insurer that the policy shall not be terminated or modified without at least 30 days’ prior written notice to the Lender, and Grantor shall deliver each such certificate to the Lender. In the event of any loss or casualty exceeding $250,000 (the “floor amount”) which is covered by insurance, Grantor shall give immediate notice thereof to the Lender and Grantor grants to the Lender the right to make proof of such loss or damage. The Lender is hereby authorized and empowered by and on behalf of Grantor to settle, adjust or compromise any claims for loss, damage or destruction under any such insurance policy.
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The proceeds of any loss in excess of the floor amount shall be paid to the Lender and, if initially received by Grantor, shall be immediately turned over to the Lender. The proceeds of any loss which is less than the floor amount shall be paid to Grantor entitled thereto; provided, however, that if an Event of Default continuing, all proceeds of such insurance policy shall be deposited with the Lender. Grantor authorizes the Lender to endorse the name of Grantor on any instrument evidencing such proceeds.
All proceeds of any such insurance received by the Lender shall be held by the Lender and shall be applied by it to the Obligations, or at Lender’s election provided that no Event of Default is continuing, to the repair or replacement of the lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed property with respect to which such proceeds were received. Notwithstanding the foregoing, provided that no Event of Default is continuing, if an Interest Rate Agreement is in effect, the applicable Grantor may elect, by timely written notice to Lender, to have such proceeds retained in a blocked account at Lender, subject to Lender’s first priority security interest, pursuant to such documents as Lender may request, rather than applying such proceeds to the Obligations.
4.3 Maintenance of Security Interest. Grantor authorizes Lender to file financing statements describing the Collateral. Grantor shall, at Grantor’s expense, take any action requested by the Lender to preserve and protect the rights of the Lender in the Collateral or to establish, determine priority of, perfect, continue perfected, terminate and/or enforce the Lender’s interest in the Collateral. Grantor shall execute and deliver to the Lender any and all documents which the Lender reasonably requests to protect its security interest in the Collateral.
4.4 Books and Records; Inspection.
(a) Grantor will keep proper books of record and account in which full, true and proper entries will be made with respect to the Collateral.
(b) Grantor agrees that the Lender and its representatives shall have the right during normal business hours from time to time, in each case subject to any restrictions required by applicable law, to call at Grantor’s place of business where its records concerning the accounts are kept and any other place where any of the Collateral is located, examine the Collateral and all records concerning the Collateral and make extracts therefrom or copies thereof.
4.5 Chattel Paper; Instruments. Chattel paper, instruments and other documents which constitute Collateral shall be on forms satisfactory to the Lender. Grantor shall promptly mark all such forms of Collateral to indicate conspicuously the Lender’s interest therein and, upon request, deliver them to the Lender.
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4.6 Compliance with Environmental Laws. Grantor shall timely comply with all applicable Environmental Laws.
4.7 Commercial Tort Claims. Grantor shall update Exhibit A from time to time so that Exhibit A at all times contains an accurate and complete description of Grantor’s commercial tort claims.
5. Disposition of Collateral. Grantor shall not sell or otherwise dispose of Collateral, except as permitted by the Credit Agreement.
6. Remedies of Lender.
6.1 Remedies Upon Default. During the continuance of an Event of Default, the Lender may exercise any or all of the following rights and remedies:
(a) Collection of Accounts. The Lender may at any time notify the account debtor under any account of the Lender’s security interest therein and direct such account debtor to make payments directly to the Lender. The Lender may enforce collection of, settle, compromise or renew any such account. Any proceeds of accounts received or collected by Grantor shall not be commingled with any other funds or property of Grantor and shall be turned over to the Lender in precisely the form received (but endorsed by Grantor for collection, if necessary) not later than the Business Day following the day of receipt. Grantor hereby irrevocably appoints the Lender as Grantor’s attorney with power to ask for, demand, sue for, collect, receive and receipt for any monies due or to become due under any account and to endorse checks, drafts, orders and other instruments for the payment of money to Grantor with respect to an account; provided that the Lender shall not be obligated to make any demand for payment, to inquire concerning the nature or sufficiency of any payment received by the Lender or to take any other action regarding any account and no action taken or not taken by the Lender with respect to an account shall give rise to any defense, counterclaim or offset in favor of Grantor or to any claim or proceeding against the Lender.
(b) Uniform Commercial Code. The Lender shall have all of the rights and remedies for default provided by any applicable Uniform Commercial Code, the PPSA, as well as any other applicable law. With respect to such rights and remedies:
(i) The Lender may take possession of the Collateral without a hearing, which Grantor waives;
(ii) The Lender may require Grantor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to the Lender at any convenient place designated by the Lender and the Lender shall have the right to take immediate possession of the Collateral, and may enter Grantor’s premises, or wherever the Collateral shall be located and keep the Collateral at such locations without charge until sold; and
(iii) Written notice, when required by law, sent to Grantor at least ten calendar days (counting the day of sending) before a proposed disposition of the Collateral is reasonable notice.
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(c) Protective Advances. The Lender is authorized, at its option, in Grantor’s name or otherwise, to take such action as may be necessary or desirable to remedy any failure by Grantor to comply with its obligations hereunder including, without limitation, signing Grantor’s name or paying any amount so required, and any amount so paid shall be payable by the Grantor to the Lender upon demand with interest from the date of payment by Lender at the highest default interest rate applicable to the Notes.
(d) Acceleration. If proceedings are commenced to appoint, or any creditor of Grantor or any other person privately appoints, a receiver, receiver-manager, trustee, custodian, liquidator, monitor or similar official for Grantor or any part of Grantor’s property, including the Collateral or any part of it, all of the Obligations will immediately become due and payable without any demand or any notice of any kind to Grantor. If any other Event of Default occurs Lender, in its sole and absolute discretion, may declare all or any part of the Obligations, whether or not by their terms payable on demand, immediately due and payable, without any further demand or notice of any kind. The provisions of this Section 6.1(d), and any other right to demand payment, and to accelerate payment, of the Obligations upon the occurrence of an Event of Default will not affect the demand nature of any indebtedness or obligations payable by Grantor to Lender on demand, and Lender may demand payment of that indebtedness and those obligations at any time without restriction, whether or not Grantor has complied with the provisions of this Agreement or any other instrument between Grantor and Lender.
6.2 No Marshaling. The Collateral may be sold in such parcels and in such order as the Lender shall determine. Grantor, for itself and all other persons claiming by, through or under it, hereby waives and releases, to the extent permitted by applicable law, any right to have the Collateral or any part thereof, marshaled upon any sale, foreclosure or other disposition thereof.
6.3 Instruments of Sale. The Lender may execute and deliver to each purchaser of Collateral bills of sale, deeds or other instruments conveying or transferring the property sold. Grantor irrevocably appoints the Lender as its attorney to execute and deliver all such instruments and ratifies and confirms all actions taken by the Lender pursuant to such appointment. If so requested by the Lender, Grantor shall execute and deliver to the Lender or to any such purchaser of Collateral such instruments of conveyance as deemed necessary or convenient by the Lender.
6.4 Application of Proceeds. All amounts received by the Lender in exercising its rights hereunder shall, unless otherwise required by law, be applied by the Lender to expenses incurred by the Lender in protecting or enforcing its rights under this Agreement (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees and all expenses of taking possession, storing, holding, repairing, restoring, preparing for disposition and disposing of the Collateral) and to the Obligations as determined by Lender.
6.5 Remedies Cumulative. No remedy granted herein to the Lender is exclusive of any other remedy granted herein or by applicable law.
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6.6 Waiver. The Lender may permit Grantor to cure any default hereunder without waiving the default so cured and the Lender may waive any default without waiving any subsequent or prior default by Grantor.
6.7 Protection or Preservation of Collateral. The Lender has no duty to protect, insure, collect or realize upon the Collateral or preserve rights in it against prior parties. The Lender shall not be responsible or liable for any shortage, discrepancy, damage, loss or destruction of any part of the Collateral regardless of the cause thereof. Lender has no obligation to clean the Collateral or otherwise prepare the Collateral for sale.
6.8 Compliance with Other Laws. Lender may comply with any applicable provincial, territorial law requirements in connection with a disposition of the Collateral and compliance will not be considered adversely to affect the commercial reasonableness of any sale of the Collateral.
6.9 Warranties. Lender may sell the Collateral without giving any warranties as to the Collateral. Lender may specifically disclaim any warranties of title or the like. This procedure will not be considered to adversely affect the commercial reasonableness of any sale of the Collateral.
6.10 Security Interests Enforceable. The occurrence of an Event of Default will cause the security interests created herein to become enforceable against Grantor without the need for any action or notice by Lender.
6.11 Appointment of Attorney. Grantor appoints Lender, and any officer or agent of Lender, with full power of substitution, effective upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, to be the attorney of Grantor with full power and authority in the place of Grantor and in the name of Grantor or in its own name, to take all appropriate action and to execute all documents and instruments as, in the opinion of the attorney acting reasonably, may be necessary or desirable to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement, and generally to use the name of Grantor and to do all things as may be necessary or incidental to the exercise of all or any of the powers conferred on Lender under this Agreement. These powers are coupled with an interest and are irrevocable until this Agreement is terminated and the security interests are released. Nothing in this Section 6.10 affects the right of Lender or any other person, to sign and file or deliver, as applicable, any financing statements, financing change statements, notices, verification agreements and other documents relating to the Collateral and this Agreement as Lender or the other person considers appropriate.
6.12 Deficiency. If the proceeds of the realization of the Collateral are insufficient to fully pay the Obligations to Lender, Grantor will be liable to pay, and will immediately pay or cause to be paid, the deficiency to Lender.
7. Miscellaneous.
7.1 Notices. Any notices, communications and waivers under this Agreement shall be considered effective if given in accordance with the Credit Agreement.
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7.2 Governing Law. This Agreement is being delivered in and shall be deemed to be a contract governed by the laws of the State of Arizona and shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of that state without regard to the principles of conflicts of laws.
7.3 Submission to Jurisdiction, Venue and Consent of Process. As a material inducement to the Lender making the Loan:
(a) Consent to Jurisdiction. Grantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of any United States Federal or Arizona State court sitting in Phoenix, Arizona, and any appellate court from any thereof, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any Loan Document, or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment, and each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in such Arizona State or, to the extent permitted by law, in such Federal court. Each of the parties hereto agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Nothing in this Agreement shall affect any right that Lender may otherwise have to bring any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement against Grantor or any properties of Grantor in the courts of any jurisdiction.
(b) Consent and Waiver of Objection to Venue. Grantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that the exclusive venue for any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be in any United States Federal or Arizona State court sitting in Phoenix, Arizona, and any appellate court from any thereof. Grantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement in any court referred to in this Section 7.3(b). Grantor hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in any such court. Nothing contained in this Section 7.3(b) shall bar, prevent, or prejudice Lender from commencing and maintaining any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement in any other court or venue as applicable law may permit or require.
(c) Service of Process. Grantor agrees to accept and acknowledge on its behalf service of any and all process which may be served in any such suit, action or proceeding in any federal or state court in Phoenix, Arizona, and Grantor agrees that service of process upon Grantor mailed or delivered to Grantor in the manner provided in Section 11.1 of the Credit Agreement shall be deemed in every respect effective service of process upon Grantor in any such suit, action or proceeding in the State of Arizona. Grantor shall give prompt notice to Lender of any changed address.
7.4 Waiver of Jury Trial. GRANTOR HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES THE RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A JURY TRIAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY ACTION OR CLAIM BASED ON OR ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE LOAN, ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN) OR ANY OTHER ACTION OF ANY PARTY. THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO THE LENDER TO MAKE THE LOAN.
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7.5 Limitation of Liability. GRANTOR HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO CLAIM OR RECOVER FROM THE LENDER ANY SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES, OF WHATEVER NATURE, OTHER THAN ACTUAL, COMPENSATORY DAMAGES.
7.6 Severability. The invalidity of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity of any other provision.
7.7 Persons Bound. This Agreement is for the benefit of the Lender and its successors and assigns and binds Grantor and its successors and assigns.
7.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement of the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements and understandings of the parties in connection therewith.
7.9 Effect of Signatures. Execution and delivery of this Agreement by facsimile transmission, pdf copy or other electronic copy shall be fully binding as execution and delivery of original signatures.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Agreement as of the date and year first above written.
GRANTOR: | ||
GROWN ROGUE INTERNATIONAL, INC., an Ontario business corporation | ||
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COMMERCIAL TORT CLAIMS
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LOCATIONS OF COLLATERAL
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