UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Section 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of: May 2018
Commission File Number: 001-38403
CRONOS GROUP INC.
(Name of registrant)
720 King Street W., Suite 320
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2T3
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☒
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| CRONOS GROUP INC. | ||||
| Date: May 25, 2018 |
By: | /s/ Michael Gorenstein | ||
| Name: | Michael Gorenstein | |||
| Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit |
Description of Exhibit | |
| 99.1 | Reporting Package pursuant to National Instrument 51-102 dated May 25, 2018 | |
Exhibit 99.1
Change of Auditor Reporting Package
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF AUDITOR
Pursuant to National Instrument 51-102 (Part 4.11)
| TO: |
MNP LLP | |
| AND TO: |
KPMG LLP | |
| AND TO: |
British Columbia Securities Commission | |
| Alberta Securities Commission | ||
| Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan | ||
| The Manitoba Securities Commission | ||
| Ontario Securities Commission | ||
| Financial and Consumer Services Commission (New Brunswick) | ||
| Nova Scotia Securities Commission | ||
| Office of the Superintendent of Securities (Prince Edward Island) | ||
| Office of the Superintendent of Securities, Service Newfoundland and Labrador | ||
Cronos Group Inc. (the “Company”) hereby gives notice pursuant to Section 4.11 of National Instrument 51-1 02 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations (“NI 51-102”) and confirms that as follows:
| 1. | Effective May 18, 2018, MNP LLP (the “Former Auditor”), at the request of the Company, resigned as the Company’s auditors and KPMG LLP (the “Successor Auditor”) was appointed as auditors of the Company for the financial year ended December 31, 2018, subject to ratification by the shareholders of the Company at the annual and special meeting of shareholders of the Company to be held on June 28, 2018. |
| 2. | The resignation of the Former Auditor and the recommendation to appoint the Successor Auditor were considered by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company. |
| 3. | The auditor’s report of the Former Auditor on the annual financial statements of the Company for the two most recent financial years preceding the date of this notice, being reports for the financial statements ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, did not express any modified opinion. |
| 4. | In the opinion of the Company, there have been no reportable events as such term is defined in Section 4.11 of NI 51-102 (including disagreements, consultations or unresolved issues) in connection with the audits for the two most recent financial years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. |
Dated this 18th day of May, 2018
| /s/ William Hilson |
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| William Hilson |
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| Chief Financial Officer |
May 18, 2018
| TO: |
Cronos Group Inc. (the “Company”) | |
| British Columbia Securities Commission | ||
| Alberta Securities Commission | ||
| Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan | ||
| The Manitoba Securities Commission | ||
| Ontario Securities Commission | ||
| Financial and Consumer Services Commission (New Brunswick) | ||
| Nova Scotia Securities Commission | ||
| Office of the Superintendent of Securities (Prince Edward Island) | ||
| Office of the Superintendent of Securities, Service Newfoundland and Labrador |
Dear Sirs/ Mesdames:
| RE: | Change of Auditor Notice under Section 4.11 of National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations (NI 51-102) |
As required by the National Instrument 51-102, we acknowledge receipt of the Company’s Notice of Change of Auditor (the “Notice”), dated May 18, 2018.
We have reviewed the Notice and, based on our knowledge, agree with the statements contained therein.
Yours truly,
| /s/ MNP LLP |
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| MNP LLP |
KPMG LLP
100 New Park Place, Suite 1400
Vaughan, ON L4K 0J3
Tel 905-265 5900
Fax 905-265 6390
www.kpmg.ca
To
British Columbia Securities Commission
Alberta Securities Commission
Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan
The Manitoba Securities Commission
Ontario Securities Commission
Financial and Consumer Services Commission (New Brunswick)
Nova Scotia Securities Commission
Office of the Superintendent of Securities (Prince Edward Island)
Office of the Superintendent of Securities, Service Newfoundland and Labrador
May 25, 2018
Dear Sir/Madam
Re: Notice of Change of Auditors of Cronos Group Inc.
We have read the Notice of Cronos Group Inc. dated May 18, 2018 and are in agreement with the statements contained in such Notice.
Yours very truly,
Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
May 25, 2018
Vaughan, Canada
KPMG LLP is a Canadian limited liability partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. KPMG Canada provides services to KPMG LLP.