cron-6k_20180930.htm

 

 

 

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 November 2018

Commission File No. 001-38403

 

CRONOS GROUP INC.

(Name of registrant)

 

720 King Street W., Suite 320

Toronto, Ontario

M5V 2T3

(Address of registrant’s principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover 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):

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

 

 

Exhibit

 

Description

 

99.1

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements dated November 12, 2018

99.2

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations dated November 12, 2018

99.3

Form 52-109F2 – Certification of Interim Filings Full Certificate – Chief Executive Officer dated November 13, 2018

99.4

Form 52-109F2 – Certification of Interim Filings Full Certificate – Chief Financial Officer dated November 13, 2018

 

 

 

1


 

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, thereto duly authorized.

 

 

 

CRONOS GROUP INC.

(Registrant)

 

 

By:

/s/ Michael Gorenstein  

 

Name:

Michael Gorenstein

Title:

President and Chief Executive Officer

Date:  November 13, 2018

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CRONOS GROUP INC.

 

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

 

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

 

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Cronos Group Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

 

Table of Contents

 

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

1

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

2

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

3

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

4

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

5

 

 

 

 


 

  

Cronos Group Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

As at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $)

 

 

 

Notes

 

As at

September 30,

2018

 

 

As at

December 31,

2017

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

 

$

41,482

 

 

$

9,208

 

Accounts receivable

 

23(i)

 

 

3,278

 

 

 

1,140

 

Sales taxes receivable

 

 

 

 

9,953

 

 

 

3,114

 

Prepaids and other receivables

 

23(i)

 

 

10,246

 

 

 

790

 

Biological assets

 

6

 

 

5,632

 

 

 

3,722

 

Inventory

 

6

 

 

15,073

 

 

 

8,416

 

Loan receivable

 

7,23(i)

 

 

314

 

 

 

314

 

Total current assets

 

 

 

 

85,978

 

 

 

26,704

 

Advances to related corporations

 

8,23(i)

 

 

2,674

 

 

 

-

 

Investments in equity accounted investees

 

9

 

 

4,072

 

 

 

3,807

 

Other investments

 

10,23(iii)

 

 

994

 

 

 

1,347

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

11

 

 

127,595

 

 

 

56,172

 

Intangible assets

 

12

 

 

11,345

 

 

 

11,207

 

Goodwill

 

13

 

 

1,792

 

 

 

1,792

 

Total assets

 

 

 

$

234,450

 

 

$

101,029

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

23(ii)

 

$

3,066

 

 

$

7,878

 

Government remittances payable

 

 

 

 

739

 

 

 

-

 

Construction loan payable

 

15

 

 

5,724

 

 

 

-

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

 

 

9,529

 

 

 

7,878

 

Construction loan payable

 

15

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,367

 

Deferred income tax liability

 

22

 

 

2,656

 

 

 

1,416

 

Total liabilities

 

 

 

 

12,185

 

 

 

14,661

 

Shareholders' equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital

 

16(a)

 

 

225,549

 

 

 

83,559

 

Shares to be issued

 

16(b)

 

 

17

 

 

 

-

 

Warrants

 

17(a)

 

 

1,548

 

 

 

3,364

 

Stock options

 

17(b)

 

 

4,982

 

 

 

2,289

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

 

 

(11,261

)

 

 

(3,724

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

1,119

 

 

 

880

 

Total equity attributable to shareholders of Cronos

 

 

 

 

221,954

 

 

 

86,368

 

Non-controlling interests

 

14

 

 

311

 

 

 

-

 

Total shareholders' equity

 

 

 

 

222,265

 

 

 

86,368

 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 

 

 

$

234,450

 

 

$

101,029

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsequent events

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

Approved on behalf of the Board of Directors:

 

 

 

"Michael Gorenstein"

 

"James Rudyk"

 

Director

 

Director

 

 

   

 

1


 

  

Cronos Group Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Notes

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Revenue

18

 

$

3,760

 

 

$

1,314

 

 

$

10,099

 

 

$

2,471

 

Cost of sales before fair value adjustments

5,6

 

 

1,688

 

 

 

464

 

 

 

4,509

 

 

 

877

 

Gross profit before fair value adjustments

 

 

 

2,072

 

 

 

850

 

 

 

5,590

 

 

 

1,594

 

Fair value adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized change in fair value of biological assets

5,6

 

 

(1,533

)

 

 

(2,478

)

 

 

(11,108

)

 

 

(5,179

)

Realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the period

5,6

 

 

1,511

 

 

 

1,324

 

 

 

6,330

 

 

 

2,612

 

Total fair value adjustments

 

 

 

(22

)

 

 

(1,154

)

 

 

(4,778

)

 

 

(2,567

)

Gross profit

 

 

 

2,094

 

 

 

2,004

 

 

 

10,368

 

 

 

4,161

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales and marketing

 

 

 

598

 

 

 

176

 

 

 

1,548

 

 

 

306

 

General and administrative

 

 

 

4,820

 

 

 

1,066

 

 

 

11,500

 

 

 

4,274

 

Share-based payments

17(b),20

 

 

1,223

 

 

 

539

 

 

 

2,947

 

 

 

1,170

 

Depreciation and amortization

11,12

 

 

330

 

 

 

255

 

 

 

938

 

 

 

684

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

 

6,971

 

 

 

2,036

 

 

 

16,933

 

 

 

6,434

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating loss

 

 

 

(4,877

)

 

 

(32

)

 

 

(6,565

)

 

 

(2,273

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

(62

)

 

 

(22

)

 

 

(121

)

 

 

(159

)

Share of income (loss) from investment in associate

9

 

 

20

 

 

 

(53

)

 

 

64

 

 

 

363

 

Gain on other investments

10

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,128

 

 

 

221

 

 

 

2,399

 

Total other income (expense)

 

 

 

(42

)

 

 

1,053

 

 

 

164

 

 

 

2,603

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

 

(4,919

)

 

 

1,021

 

 

 

(6,401

)

 

 

330

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense (recovery)

22

 

 

2,352

 

 

 

(76

)

 

 

1,197

 

 

 

(98

)

Net income (loss)

 

 

$

(7,271

)

 

$

1,097

 

 

$

(7,598

)

 

$

428

 

Net income (loss) attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cronos Group

 

 

 

(7,210

)

 

 

1,097

 

 

 

(7,537

)

 

 

428

 

Non-controlling interests

14

 

 

(61

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(61

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

$

(7,271

)

 

$

1,097

 

 

$

(7,598

)

 

$

428

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (loss) on revaluation and disposal of other investments, net of tax

10,22

 

 

233

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

237

 

 

 

692

 

Foreign exchange gain on translation of foreign operations

2(c)

 

 

3

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

-

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

236

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

240

 

 

 

692

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

$

(7,035

)

 

$

1,095

 

 

$

(7,358

)

 

$

1,120

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cronos Group

 

 

 

(6,975

)

 

 

1,095

 

 

 

(7,298

)

 

 

1,120

 

Non-controlling interests

14

 

 

(60

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(60

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

$

(7,035

)

 

$

1,095

 

 

$

(7,358

)

 

$

1,120

 

Net income (loss) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

19

 

$

(0.04

)

 

$

0.01

 

 

$

(0.04

)

 

$

0.00

 

Weighted average number of outstanding shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

19

 

 

177,483,122

 

 

 

134,913,931

 

 

 

170,097,232

 

 

 

130,782,161

 

Diluted

19

 

 

177,483,122

 

 

 

143,592,860

 

 

 

170,097,232

 

 

 

139,461,090

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

 

2


 

  

Cronos Group Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except number of share amounts)

 

 

Notes

 

Number of

shares

 

 

Share capital

 

 

Shares to be

issued

 

 

 

Share-based reserve

 

 

Accumulated

deficit

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

Non-controlling interests

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants

 

 

Stock options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2017

 

 

 

121,725,748

 

 

$

33,590

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

3,983

 

 

$

735

 

 

$

(6,215

)

 

$

1,584

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

33,677

 

Shares issued

16(a)

 

 

14,376,112

 

 

 

32,346

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

32,346

 

Share issuance costs

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,350

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,350

)

Vesting of options

17(b)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,170

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,170

 

Options exercised

17(b)

 

 

478,746

 

 

 

752

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(267

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

485

 

Warrants exercised

17(a)

 

 

6,072,096

 

 

 

2,152

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(619

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,533

 

Shares to be issued

16(c)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

76

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

76

 

Unrealized gains reclassified to net income

10

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,537

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,537

)

Net income

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

428

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

428

 

Other comprehensive income

10

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

692

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

692

 

Balance at September 30, 2017

 

 

 

142,652,702

 

 

$

67,490

 

 

$

76

 

 

$

3,364

 

 

$

1,638

 

 

$

(5,787

)

 

$

739

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

67,520

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2018

 

 

 

149,360,603

 

 

$

83,559

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

3,364

 

 

$

2,289

 

 

$

(3,724

)

 

$

880

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

86,368

 

Shares issued

16(a)

 

 

15,677,143

 

 

 

146,032

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

146,032

 

Share issuance costs

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(9,479

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(9,479

)

Vesting of options

17(b)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,947

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,947

 

Options exercised

17(b)

 

 

366,638

 

 

 

721

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(154

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

567

 

Warrants exercised

17(a)

 

 

13,114,336

 

 

 

4,616

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,816

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,800

 

Shares to be issued

16(b)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

17

 

Share appreciation rights

17(b)

 

 

181,726

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(100

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Non-controlling interests arising from Cronos Israel

14

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

371

 

 

 

371

 

Net loss

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(7,537

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(61

)

 

 

(7,598

)

Other comprehensive income

10,22,2(c)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

239

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

240

 

Balance at September 30, 2018

 

 

 

178,700,446

 

 

$

225,549

 

 

$

17

 

 

$

1,548

 

 

$

4,982

 

 

$

(11,261

)

 

$

1,119

 

 

$

311

 

 

$

222,265

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

 

3


 

 

Cronos Group Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $)

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

Notes

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

 

$

(6,392

)

 

$

1,097

 

 

$

(6,719

)

 

$

428

 

Items not affecting cash:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized change in fair value of biological assets

 

5,6

 

 

(1,533

)

 

 

(2,478

)

 

 

(11,108

)

 

 

(5,179

)

Realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the period

 

5,6

 

 

1,511

 

 

 

1,324

 

 

 

6,330

 

 

 

2,612

 

Share-based payments

 

17(b),20

 

 

1,223

 

 

 

539

 

 

 

2,947

 

 

 

1,170

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

11,12

 

 

645

 

 

 

255

 

 

 

1,760

 

 

 

684

 

Share of income (loss) from investment in associate

 

9

 

 

(20

)

 

 

53

 

 

 

(64

)

 

 

(363

)

Gain on other investments

 

10

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,128

)

 

 

(221

)

 

 

(2,399

)

Deferred income tax expense (recovery)

 

22

 

 

1,473

 

 

 

(76

)

 

 

318

 

 

 

(98

)

Foreign exchange loss (gain)

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(10

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,091

)

 

 

(414

)

 

 

(6,767

)

 

 

(3,145

)

Net changes in non-cash working capital:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

23(i)

 

 

(434

)

 

 

(102

)

 

 

(2,138

)

 

 

(293

)

Sales taxes receivable

 

 

 

 

(3,001

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(6,839

)

 

 

-

 

Prepaids and other receivables

 

23(i)

 

 

(6,134

)

 

 

452

 

 

 

(9,456

)

 

 

(1,700

)

Biological assets

 

5,6

 

 

2,800

 

 

 

2,452

 

 

 

9,198

 

 

 

4,162

 

Inventory

 

5,6

 

 

(4,250

)

 

 

(3,408

)

 

 

(12,987

)

 

 

(5,502

)

Accrued interest on loan receivable

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(5

)

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

 

 

 

733

 

 

 

3,261

 

 

 

(5,017

)

 

 

3,470

 

Government remittances payable

 

 

 

 

739

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

739

 

 

 

-

 

Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

 

 

(12,638

)

 

 

2,241

 

 

 

(33,267

)

 

 

(3,013

)

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repayment of purchase price liability

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,291

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,590

)

Investments in equity accounted investees

 

9

 

 

(201

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(201

)

 

 

(1,076

)

Investment in ABcann Global Corporation

 

10

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,016

)

Proceeds from sale of other investments

 

10

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,383

 

 

 

967

 

 

 

5,154

 

Payment to exercise ABcann Global Corporation warrants

 

10

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,268

)

 

 

(113

)

 

 

(2,268

)

Advances to related corporations

 

8

 

 

(2,674

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,674

)

 

 

-

 

Cash assumed on acquisition of Cronos Israel

 

14

 

 

1,304

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

 

11

 

 

(34,229

)

 

 

(11,571

)

 

 

(71,896

)

 

 

(17,101

)

Purchase of intangible assets

 

12

 

 

(125

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(294

)

 

 

-

 

Cash flows used in investing activities

 

 

 

 

(35,925

)

 

 

(11,747

)

 

 

(74,211

)

 

 

(18,897

)

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from exercise of warrants

 

17(a)

 

 

444

 

 

 

720

 

 

 

1,856

 

 

 

1,533

 

Proceeds received for shares to be issued

 

16(b)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

961

 

 

 

76

 

Proceeds from exercise of options

 

17(b)

 

 

27

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

567

 

 

 

485

 

Proceeds from share issuance

 

16(a)

 

 

-

 

 

 

15,010

 

 

 

146,032

 

 

 

32,346

 

Share issuance costs

 

 

 

 

(35

)

 

 

(29

)

 

 

(9,479

)

 

 

(1,350

)

Increase in indebtedness

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

869

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

869

 

Proceeds from construction loan payable

 

15

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,022

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,022

 

Payment of accrued interest on construction loan

 

15

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(185

)

 

 

-

 

Repayment of mortgage payable

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4,000

)

Cash flows provided by financing activities

 

 

 

 

436

 

 

 

21,635

 

 

 

139,752

 

 

 

34,981

 

Net change in cash

 

 

 

 

(48,127

)

 

 

12,129

 

 

 

32,274

 

 

 

13,071

 

Cash - beginning of period

 

 

 

 

89,609

 

 

 

4,406

 

 

 

9,208

 

 

 

3,464

 

Cash - end of period

 

 

 

$

41,482

 

 

$

16,535

 

 

$

41,482

 

 

$

16,535

 

Supplemental cash flow information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

 

 

$

189

 

 

$

22

 

 

$

684

 

 

$

222

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

1.

Nature of business

 

Cronos Group Inc. ("Cronos Group" or the "Company"), was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario). Cronos Group is a publicly traded corporation, with its head office located at 720 King Street West, Suite 320, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2T3. The Company's common shares are currently listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") and Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol "CRON".

 

Cronos Group is a geographically diversified and vertically integrated global cannabis company, with a presence across five continents, whose principal activities are the production and sale of cannabis in federally legal jurisdictions, including Canada and Germany. The Company operates two wholly-owned holders of licenses under the Cannabis Act (Canada) and its relevant regulations (collectively, the "Cannabis Act"), known as "License Holders". The Company's License Holders are Peace Naturals Project Inc. ("Peace Naturals"), which has production facilities near Stayner, Ontario, and Original BC Ltd. ("OGBC"), which has a production facility in Armstrong, British Columbia. Currently, Cronos Group sells dried cannabis and cannabis oils through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels under our medical cannabis brand, PEACE NATURALSTM, and recreational cannabis brands, COVETM and SPINACHTM.

 

Cronos Group has also entered into six strategic joint ventures, including those in Colombia, Australia, and Israel, and holds minority interests in cannabis-related companies and License Holders. Two of these strategic joint ventures are considered subsidiaries for financial reporting purposes, refer to Note 2(a).

 

2.

Basis of presentation

 

 

 

 

The unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Company’s audited annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. The Company applied, as of January 1, 2018, International Financial Reporting Standard ("IFRS") 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and IFRS 9 Financial Instruments. As required by IAS 34, the nature and effect of these changes are disclosed in Note 3. The Company has not early adopted any other standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.

 

 

 

 

The unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements do not conform in all respects to the requirements of IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") for annual financial statements. Accordingly, these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the December 31, 2017 audited consolidated financial statements and notes.

 

 

 

 

These unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Cronos Group on November 12, 2018.

 

 

 

 

(a)

Basis of consolidation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cronos Group and its subsidiaries, summarized in the following chart. All intercompany transactions, balances, revenues and expenses have been eliminated upon consolidation. The Company applies the acquisition method to account for business combinations. Acquisition related costs are expensed as incurred.

 


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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

The Company's subsidiaries consolidated in these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements are as follows:

 

Subsidiaries

Jurisdiction of incorporation

Incorporation (Formation) date

Ownership interest

 

Hortican Inc.

Canada

January 17, 2013

100%

 

Peace Naturals Project Inc.

Canada

November 21, 2012

100%

 

Original BC Ltd.

Canada

March 15, 2013

100%

 

Cronos Canada Holdings Inc.

Canada

March 13, 2018

100%

 

Cronos Indigenous Holdings Inc.

Canada

March 16, 2017

100%

 

Indigenous Roots Inc.

Canada

December 14, 2016

100%

 

Indigenous Roots Limited Partnership

Canada

April 19, 2017

50%

 

Cronos Global Holdings Inc.

Canada

April 25, 2017

100%

 

Cronos Group Celtic Holdings Ltd.

Ireland

February 6, 2018

100%

 

Cronos Israel G.S. Cultivations Ltd. (i)

Israel

February 4, 2018

70%

 

Cronos Israel G.S. Manufacturing Ltd. (i)

Israel

September 4, 2018

90%

 

Cronos Israel G.S. Store Ltd. (i)

Israel

June 28, 2018

90%

 

Cronos Israel G.S. Pharmacy Ltd. (i)

Israel

February 15, 2018

90%

 

 

 

 

(i)

Cronos Israel G.S. Cultivations Ltd., Cronos Israel G.S. Manufacturing Ltd., Cronos Israel G.S. Store Ltd., and Cronos Israel G.S. Pharmacy Ltd. are collectively referred to as "Cronos Israel".

 

 

(b)

Basis of measurement

 

 

 

 

Apart from certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value as required under certain IFRSs, the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been presented and prepared on the basis of historical cost.

 

 

 

 

(c)

Functional and presentation currency

 

 

 

 

These unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the functional currency of the Company and all of its subsidiaries, with the exception of Cronos Israel which has a functional currency of the Israeli Shekel.

 

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into Canadian dollars at period-end exchange rates. Income and expenses, and cash flows of foreign operations are translated into Canadian dollars using average exchange rates. Exchange differences resulting from translating foreign operations are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity.

 

 

 

 

(d)

Estimates and critical judgments by management

 

The preparation of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements in conformity with IAS 34 requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates are reviewed periodically and adjustments are made as appropriate in the period they become known. Items for which actual results may differ materially from these estimates are described in the following section.

 

6


 

 

 

 

Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

(i)

Warrants and options

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants and options are initially valued at fair value, based on the application of the Black-Scholes option pricing model. This pricing model requires management to make various assumptions and estimates which are susceptible to uncertainty, including the volatility of the share price, expected dividend yield, expected term of the warrant or option and expected risk-free interest rate.

 

 

 

 

 

(ii)

Useful lives and impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-lived assets are defined as property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with finite lives. Depreciation and amortization are dependent upon estimates of useful lives and impairment is dependent upon estimates of recoverable amounts. These are determined through the exercise of judgment, and are dependent upon estimates that take into account factors such as economic and market conditions, frequency of use, anticipated changes in laws, and technological improvements.

 

(iii)

Impairment of cash-generating units and goodwill

 

 

 

 

 

 

The impairment test for cash generating units ("CGUs") to which goodwill is allocated is based on the value in use of the CGU, determined in accordance with the expected cash flow approach. The calculation is based on assumptions used to estimate future cash flows, the cash flow growth rate and the discount rate.

 

(iv)

Income taxes

 

 

 

 

Income taxes and tax exposures recognized in these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements reflect management's best estimate of the outcome based on facts known at the reporting date. When the Company anticipates a future income tax payment based on its estimates, it recognizes a liability. The difference between the expected amount and the final tax outcome has an impact on current and deferred taxes when the Company becomes aware of this difference.

 

 

 

In addition, when the Company incurs losses for income tax purposes, it assesses the probability of taxable income being available in the future based on its budgeted forecasts. These forecasts are adjusted to take into account certain non-taxable income and expenses and specific rules on the use of unused credits and tax losses. When the forecasts indicate that sufficient future taxable income will be available to deduct the temporary differences, a deferred tax asset is recognized for all deductible temporary differences.

 

(v)

Biological assets and inventory

 

 

 

Biological assets, consisting of cannabis plants, are measured at fair value less costs to sell. At the point of harvest, the biological assets are transferred to inventory at fair value less costs to sell. As a result, critical estimates related to the valuation of biological assets are also applicable to inventory.

 

 

 

Determining the fair value less costs to sell requires the Company to make assumptions about the expected harvest yield from the cannabis plants, the value associated with each stage of the plants' growth cycle, estimated selling price, processing costs to convert harvested cannabis into finished goods, selling costs, and the equivalency factor to convert dry cannabis into cannabis oil. The Company's estimates are, by their nature, subject to change. Refer to Note 6.

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

3.

Adoption of new accounting pronouncements

 

(a)

Amendments to IFRS 2 Share-based payments

 

The amendments to IFRS 2 clarify how to account for certain types of share-based payment transactions. The amendments provide requirements on the accounting for the effects of vesting and non-vesting conditions on the measurement of cash-settled share-based payments, share-based payment transactions with a net settlement feature for withholding tax obligations, and a modification to the terms and conditions of a share-based payment that changes the classification of the transaction from cash-settled to equity-settled. The effective date of these amendments was January 1, 2018. The Company has adopted these amendments as of the effective date and has assessed no significant changes as a result of the adoption of these amendments.

 

(b)

IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers

 

IFRS 15 was issued by the IASB in May 2014 and specifies how and when revenue should be recognized based on a five-step model, which is applied to all contracts with customers. IFRS 15 became effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018 with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted this new standard as of its effective date using the full retrospective method of adoption, and has assessed no significant changes as a result of the adoption of this new standard.

 

Under IFRS 15, the revenue recognition model has changed from one based on the transfer of risks and rewards of ownership to the transfer of control. The Company’s contracts with customers for the sales of dried cannabis and cannabis oil include one performance obligation, a promise in a contract with a customer to transfer a good or service. As the transfer of risks and rewards generally coincides with the transfer of control at a point in time, upon shipment or delivery, depending on the contract, the timing and amount of revenue considering discounts, rebates, and variable consideration, recognized from this principal revenue stream has not changed as a result of the adoption of this new standard.

 

The following is the Company's revenue recognition policy in accordance with IFRS 15:

 

(i)

Revenue recognition

 

 

Revenue is recognized at the transaction price, which is the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The Company's contracts with customers for the sales of dried cannabis and cannabis oil include one performance obligation. The Company has concluded that revenue from the sale of these products should be recognized at the point in time when control of the assets is transferred to the customer, which is on shipment or delivery, depending on the contract. For consumer sales, payment is due prior to transfer of control. For non-consumer sales, payment is due 60 days after transfer of control. For international sales, fixed consideration is due 30 days and variable consideration due maximum 120 days after transfer of control.

 

(c)

IFRS 9 Financial instruments

 

IFRS 9 addresses classification and measurement of financial assets and replaces the multiple category and measurement models in IAS 39 for debt instruments with a new mixed measurement model having only three categories: amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income, and fair value through profit or loss. IFRS 9 also replaces the models for measuring equity instruments and such instruments are either recognized at fair value through profit or loss or at fair value through other comprehensive income. The effective date of this standard was January 1, 2018. The Company has adopted this new standard as of its effective date on a retrospective basis with the exception of financial assets that were derecognized at the date of initial application, January 1, 2018. The 2017 comparatives were not restated. As a result of the new classification model and measurement requirements under IFRS 9, the Company has elected to classify the available-for-sale equity investments as fair value through other comprehensive income investments as they are not held for trading by the Company. Under this classification, there is no recycling of gains or losses from accumulated other comprehensive income to profit or loss. Due to the adoption of IFRS 9, during the nine months ended September 30, 2018, a net gain of approximately $294 on the disposal of investments classified as fair value through other comprehensive income was recorded in other comprehensive income rather than profit or loss during the period. The new classification and measurement of the Company's financial assets are as follows:

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

(i)

Equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income ("FVOCI")

 

 

This category only includes equity instruments, which the Company intends to hold for the foreseeable future and which the Company has irrevocably elected to so classify upon initial recognition or transition. The Company classified its quoted and unquoted equity instruments as equity instruments at FVOCI. Equity instruments in this category are subsequently measured at fair value with changes recognized in other comprehensive income, with no recycling of gains or losses to profit or loss upon derecognition. Dividend income is recognized in earnings. Equity instruments at FVOCI are not subject to an impairment assessment under IFRS 9.

 

(ii)

Amortized cost

 

 

This category includes financial assets that are held within a business model with the objective to hold the financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows that meet the solely principal and interest ("SPPI") criterion. Financial assets classified in this category are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

 

(iii)

Fair value through profit or loss

 

 

This category includes derivative instruments as well as quoted equity instruments which the Company has not irrevocably elected, at initial recognition or transition, to classify at FVOCI. This category would also include debt instruments whose cash flow characteristics fail the SPPI criterion or are not held within a business model whose objective is either to collect contractual cash flows, or to both collect contractual cash flows and sell. Financial assets in this category are recorded at fair value with changes recognized in profit or loss.

 

The assessment of the Company's business models was made as of the date of initial application, January 1, 2018, and then applied retrospectively to those financial assets that were not derecognized before January 1, 2018.

 

 

 

IAS 39

 

IFRS 9

Financial assets

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

Fair value through profit or loss

Fair value through profit or loss

Accounts receivable

 

Amortized cost

 

Amortized cost

Other receivables

 

Amortized cost

 

Amortized cost

Loan receivable

 

Amortized cost

 

Amortized cost

Advances to related corporations

 

Amortized cost

 

Amortized cost

Other investments

 

Available-for-sale

 

FVOCI

Financial liabilities

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

Amortized cost

 

Amortized cost

Construction loan payable

 

Amortized cost

 

Amortized cost

 

(iv)

Impairment of financial assets

 

 

The adoption of IFRS 9 has fundamentally changed the Company's accounting of impairment losses for financial assets by replacing IAS 39's incurred loss approach with a forward-looking expected credit loss ("ECL") approach. IFRS 9 requires the Company to record an allowance for ECLs for all debt financial assets not held at fair value through profit or loss. ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Company expects to receive. The shortfall is then discounted at a rate approximating the asset's original effective interest rate.

 

9


 

 

 

 

Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

4.

New and revised standards and interpretations issued but not yet effective

 

 

(a)

IFRS 16 Leases

 

IFRS 16 was issued in January 2016 and replaces the previous guidance on leases. This standard provides a single recognition and measurement model to be applied by lessees to leases, with required recognition of assets and liabilities for most leases. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. The Company will adopt this new standard as of its effective date. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this new standard on its unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

 

(b)

IFRIC 23 Uncertainty over income tax treatments

 

IFRIC 23 clarifies the application of recognition and measurement requirements in IAS 12, Income Taxes, when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. It specifically addresses whether an entity considers each tax treatment independently or collectively, the assumptions an entity makes about the examination of tax treatments by taxation authorities, how an entity determines taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and tax rates, and how an entity considers changes in facts and circumstances. IFRIC 23 will be effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2019. The Company will adopt this interpretation as of its effective date. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this standard on its unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

 

5.

Accounting Changes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Change in estimate

 

The Company revised its estimate of the useful life of the Health Canada Licenses, described in Note 12. Previously, the Company estimated that the licenses had an indefinite life. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company revised its estimate, and assessed that the licenses have an estimated useful life equal to the remaining useful life of the corresponding facilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The change in estimate was accounted for prospectively.

 

(b)

Change in accounting policy

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Company made a voluntary change in accounting policy to capitalize the direct and indirect costs attributable to the biological asset transformation. The previous accounting policy was to expense these costs as period costs. The new accounting policy is as follows:

 

(i)

Biological assets

 

 

The Company measures biological assets consisting of cannabis plants at fair value less costs to sell up to the point of harvest. Production costs related to the transformation of biological assets to the point of harvest are capitalized, which become the cost basis of the biological assets. While the Company's biological assets are within the scope of IAS 41 Agriculture, the Company applies a similar approach to IAS 2 Inventories in capitalizing direct and indirect costs of biological assets. These costs include direct costs such as nutrients, soil, and seeds, as well as other indirect costs such as utilities, an allocation of indirect labour, property taxes, and depreciation of equipment used in the growing process. The biological assets are then revalued to fair value less costs to sell at the end of the period. Agricultural produce consisting of cannabis is measured at fair value less costs to sell at the point of harvest, which becomes the basis for the cost of inventory after harvest. Gains or losses arising from changes in fair value less costs to sell, excluding capitalized production costs, are included under fair value adjustments within the statement of operations. Upon harvest, capitalized production costs are transferred to inventory and are included in cost of sales when the inventory is sold.

 


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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

The new accounting policy provides more reliable and relevant information to users as the gross profit before fair value adjustments only considers the costs incurred on inventory sold during the year, and excludes costs incurred on the biological transformation until the related harvest is sold. The following demonstrates the change for each prior period presented. There is no impact of this policy change on gross profit, net income (loss), basic and diluted earnings per share, the statement of financial position, or the statement of changes in equity on the current or any prior period, upon retrospective application.

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2018

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2017

 

 

Original

accounting

policy

 

 

New

accounting

policy

 

 

Original

accounting

policy

 

 

New

accounting

policy

 

Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales before fair value adjustments

$

658

 

 

$

1,688

 

 

$

214

 

 

$

464

 

Production costs

 

1,276

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

531

 

 

 

-

 

Total cost of sales

 

1,934

 

 

 

1,688

 

 

 

745

 

 

 

464

 

Gross profit before fair value adjustments

 

1,826

 

 

 

2,072

 

 

 

569

 

 

 

850

 

Fair value adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized change in fair value of biological assets

 

(2,809

)

 

 

(1,533

)

 

 

(3,009

)

 

 

(2,478

)

Realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the period

 

2,541

 

 

 

1,511

 

 

 

1,574

 

 

 

1,324

 

Total fair value adjustments

 

(268

)

 

 

(22

)

 

 

(1,435

)

 

 

(1,154

)

Gross profit

$

2,094

 

 

$

2,094

 

 

$

2,004

 

 

$

2,004

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2018

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2017

 

 

Original

accounting

policy

 

 

New

accounting

policy

 

 

Original

accounting

policy

 

 

New

accounting

policy

 

Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales before fair value adjustments

$

1,438

 

 

$

4,509

 

 

$

339

 

 

$

877

 

Production costs

 

4,986

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

940

 

 

 

-

 

Total cost of sales

 

6,424

 

 

 

4,509

 

 

 

1,279

 

 

 

877

 

Gross profit before fair value adjustments

 

3,675

 

 

 

5,590

 

 

 

1,192

 

 

 

1,594

 

Fair value adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized change in fair value of biological assets

 

(16,094

)

 

 

(11,108

)

 

 

(6,119

)

 

 

(5,179

)

Realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the period

 

9,401

 

 

 

6,330

 

 

 

3,150

 

 

 

2,612

 

Total fair value adjustments

 

(6,693

)

 

 

(4,778

)

 

 

(2,969

)

 

 

(2,567

)

Gross profit

$

10,368

 

 

$

10,368

 

 

$

4,161

 

 

$

4,161

 

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2018

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2017

 

 

Original

accounting

policy

 

 

New

accounting

policy

 

 

Original

accounting

policy

 

 

New

accounting

policy

 

Statement of Cash Flows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Items not affecting cash:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized change in fair value of biological assets

$

(2,809

)

 

$

(1,533

)

 

$

(3,009

)

 

$

(2,478

)

Realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the period

 

2,541

 

 

 

1,511

 

 

 

1,574

 

 

 

1,324

 

Net changes in non-cash working capital:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in biological assets

 

4,076

 

 

 

2,800

 

 

 

2,983

 

 

 

2,452

 

Increase in inventory

 

(5,280

)

 

 

(4,250

)

 

 

(3,658

)

 

 

(3,408

)

Net effect on cash flows used in operating activities

$

(1,472

)

 

$

(1,472

)

 

$

(2,110

)

 

$

(2,110

)

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2018

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2017

 

 

Original

accounting

policy

 

 

New

accounting

policy

 

 

Original

accounting

policy

 

 

New

accounting

policy

 

Statement of Cash Flows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Items not affecting cash:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized change in fair value of biological assets

$

(16,094

)

 

$

(11,108

)

 

$

(6,119

)

 

$

(5,179

)

Realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the period

 

9,401

 

 

 

6,330

 

 

 

3,150

 

 

 

2,612

 

Net changes in non-cash working capital:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in biological assets

 

14,184

 

 

 

9,198

 

 

 

5,102

 

 

 

4,162

 

Increase in inventory

 

(16,058

)

 

 

(12,987

)

 

 

(6,040

)

 

 

(5,502

)

Net effect on cash flows used in operating activities

$

(8,567

)

 

$

(8,567

)

 

$

(3,907

)

 

$

(3,907

)

 

6.

Biological assets and inventory

 

The Company's biological assets consist of cannabis plants. The changes in the carrying amount of the biological assets are as follows:

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

 

2018

(Note 5)

 

 

2017

(Note 5)

 

 

2018

(Note 5)

 

 

2017

(Note 5)

 

Biological assets - beginning of period

 

$

6,899

 

 

$

2,785

 

 

$

3,722

 

 

$

1,795

 

Capitalization of production costs

 

 

1,276

 

 

 

531

 

 

 

4,986

 

 

 

940

 

Unrealized change in fair value of biological assets

 

 

1,533

 

 

 

2,478

 

 

 

11,108

 

 

 

5,179

 

Transferred to inventory upon harvest

 

 

(4,076

)

 

 

(2,983

)

 

 

(14,184

)

 

 

(5,103

)

Biological assets - end of period

 

$

5,632

 

 

$

2,811

 

 

$

5,632

 

 

$

2,811

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2018, it is expected that the Company's biological assets will ultimately yield approximately 3,319 kg of cannabis (December 31, 2017 - 1,695 kg). As at September 30, 2018, the Company has 24,961 plants (December 31, 2017 - 7,353 plants) that are biological assets.

 

 


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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

The direct and indirect costs related to biological assets and inventory are allocated as follows:

 

Nature of cost

Allocation basis (i)

Consumables (insect control, fertilizers, soil)

100% allocated to production costs as these costs are incurred to support plant growth

Labour costs (including salaries and benefits)

Allocated based on job descriptions of various personnel of which 26% are allocated to processing costs, 42% are allocated to production costs, and 32% are allocated to operating expenses, on a weighted average basis

Supplies and small tools

Allocated based on job descriptions of various personnel of which 20% are allocated to processing costs and 80% are allocated to production costs

Utilities

Allocated based on estimates of usage of which 10% are allocated to processing costs and 90% are allocated to production costs

Property taxes, amortization, security

Allocated based on estimates of square footage of which 20% are allocated to processing costs, 50% are allocated to production costs, and 30% are allocated to operating expenses

Packaging costs

100% are allocated to processing costs

 

 

(i)

Processing costs are capitalized to inventory and then recognized in cost of sales when the inventory is sold. Production costs are capitalized to biological assets as a cost directly attributable to growing the plants. Refer to Note 5(b)(i).

 

Production costs related to the transformation of biological assets to the point of harvest are capitalized, which become the cost basis of the biological assets. These costs include direct costs such as nutrients, soil, and seeds, as well as other indirect costs such as utilities, an allocation of indirect labour, property taxes, and depreciation of equipment used in the growing process. The biological assets are then revalued to fair value less costs to sell at the end of the period. Agricultural produce consisting of cannabis is measured at fair value less costs to sell at the point of harvest, which becomes the basis for the cost of inventory after harvest. Gains or losses arising from changes in fair value less costs to sell, excluding capitalized production costs, are included under fair value adjustments within the statement of operations. Upon harvest, capitalized production costs are transferred to inventory and are included in cost of sales when the inventory is sold.

 

The Company measures its biological assets at fair value less costs to sell. This valuation is based on the expected harvest yield (in grams) for plants currently being cultivated, adjusted for expected selling price less post-harvest costs attributable to bringing a harvested gram of cannabis to a saleable condition and ultimate sale (on a per gram basis). The Company accretes fair value of each cannabis plant on a straight line basis over the expected growing cycle. As at September 30, 2018, the plants were on average 5 weeks (December 31, 2017 - 7 weeks) into the growing cycle (31% complete, December 31, 2017 - 44%) and were ascribed approximately 31% (December 31, 2017 - 44%) of their expected fair value at harvest date.

 

The Company has made the following significant estimates in this valuation model:

Selling price - estimated selling price per gram of dry cannabis based on historical sales and anticipated prices

Harvest yield per plant - represents the expected grams of dry cannabis to be harvested from a cannabis plant, based on the weighted average historical yields by plant strain

Stage of growth - represents the weighted average plants' age (in weeks) out of the 16 week growing cycle as of the period end date

Processing costs - represents estimated post-harvest costs per gram to bring a gram of harvested cannabis to its saleable condition, including drying, curing, testing and packaging, and overhead allocation, estimated based on post-harvest costs incurred during the period divided by number of grams processed during the period

Selling costs - represents estimated shipping, order fulfillment, and labelling costs per gram, calculated by dividing selling costs incurred during the period by number of grams sold during the period

Equivalency factor - represents the estimated grams of dry cannabis required to produce one millilitre of cannabis oil, estimated based on historical results

 

The following table quantifies each of the significant unobservable inputs above and provides a sensitivity analysis of the impact on fair value of biological assets. Sensitivity analysis for each significant input is performed by assuming a 5% decrease of the input while other significant inputs remain constant at the management estimates as of the period end date.

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5% Decrease as at

September 30, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

5% Decrease as at

December 31, 2017

 

 

 

As at

September 30,

2018

 

 

Biological assets

 

 

Inventory

 

 

As at

December 31,

2017

 

 

Biological assets

 

 

Inventory

 

Selling price per gram

$

7.00

 

 

$

(357

)

 

$

(697

)

 

$

8.50

 

 

$

227

 

 

$

443

 

Harvest yield per plant

133 grams

 

 

 

(277

)

 

 

-

 

 

182 grams

 

 

 

181

 

 

 

-

 

Stage of growth

5 weeks

 

 

 

(277

)

 

 

-

 

 

7 weeks

 

 

 

181

 

 

 

-

 

Processing costs per gram

$

1.13

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

17

 

 

$

0.82

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

9

 

Selling costs per gram

$

0.47

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

47

 

 

$

0.97

 

 

 

227

 

 

 

443

 

Equivalency factor

0.25 grams

 

 

 

(9

)

 

 

(61

)

 

0.30 grams

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

(17

)

 

 

These inputs are level 3 on the fair value hierarchy, and are subject to volatility and several uncontrollable factors, which could significantly affect the fair value of biological assets in future periods.

 

 

Inventory as at September 30, 2018 consisted of the following:

 

 

As at

September 30,

2018

 

 

As at

December 31,

2017

 

Dry cannabis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finished goods

$

11,137

 

 

$

6,145

 

Work-in-process

 

1,915

 

 

 

1,630

 

 

 

13,052

 

 

 

7,775

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannabis oils

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finished goods

 

589

 

 

 

332

 

Work-in-process

 

591

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,180

 

 

 

332

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raw materials

 

171

 

 

 

183

 

Supplies and consumables

 

670

 

 

 

126

 

 

$

15,073

 

 

$

8,416

 

 

As at September 30, 2018, the Company held 1,702 kg of dry cannabis and 294 L of cannabis oil as finished goods (December 31, 2017 - 815 kg and 137 L, respectively). In addition, the Company held 342 kg (December 31, 2017 - 243 kg) of harvested cannabis in the processing stage, and 314 L (December 31, 2017 - nil) of harvested cannabis in the oil extraction processing stage, classified as work-in-process as at September 30, 2018. Finally, 0.267 kg of seeds were held by the Company as raw materials (December 31, 2017 - 0.288 kg).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The amount of cost of sales before fair value adjustments during the period is as follows:

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

 

2018

(Note 5)

 

 

2017

(Note 5)

 

 

2018

(Note 5)

 

 

2017

(Note 5)

 

Cost of sales

$

3,199

 

 

$

1,788

 

 

$

10,839

 

 

$

3,489

 

Realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the period (i)

 

 

(1,511

)

 

 

(1,324

)

 

 

(6,330

)

 

 

(2,612

)

Cost of sales before fair value adjustments (ii)

 

$

1,688

 

 

$

464

 

 

$

4,509

 

 

$

877

 

 

(i)

This figure is included in the statement of operations as a fair value adjustment.

(ii)

This figure is recorded in the statement of operations as cost of sales before fair value adjustments.

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

7.

Loan receivable

 

 

 

As at

September 30,

2018

 

 

As at

December 31,

2017

 

Loan receivable from Evergreen Medicinal Supply Inc. ("Evergreen") (i)

$

265

 

 

$

265

 

Add: Accrued interest

 

49

 

 

 

49

 

Loan receivable

$

314

 

 

$

314

 

 

(i)

The loan is due on demand. The loan accrued interest at 8% per year, up to March 31, 2017, calculated and payable annually in arrears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Advances to related corporations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As at

September 30,

2018

 

 

As at

December 31,

2017

 

Cronos Australia PTY Ltd. (i)

$

896

 

 

$

-

 

Cronos Growing Company Inc. (ii)

 

11

 

 

 

-

 

MedMen Canada Inc. (ii)

 

1,767

 

 

 

-

 

 

$

2,674

 

 

$

-

 

 

(i)

The loan bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum, calculated and compounded daily, in arrears, on the amounts advanced from the date of each advance. The loan is due on December 1, 2020. If the loan is overdue, the outstanding amount bears interest at an additional 2% per annum. Refer to Note 9(b)(iii).

 

 

 

 

 

 

(ii)

Advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing, and there are no terms of repayment. Refer to Note 9(b)(i) and (ii).

 

 

 

9.

Investments in equity accounted investees

 

(a)

Investment in associate

 

As at September 30, 2018, the investment represents an approximate 19.0% (December 31, 2017 - 20.3%) ownership in Whistler Medical Marijuana Corporation ("Whistler"), incorporated in British Columbia, Canada. Whistler is a holder of a license to sell medical cannabis with operations in British Columbia, Canada.

 

A reconciliation of the carrying amount of the investment in associate is as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Balance - beginning of period

$

3,851

 

 

$

4,058

 

 

$

3,807

 

 

$

2,566

 

Purchase of additional shares

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,076

 

Company's share of income (loss)

 

20

 

 

 

(53

)

 

 

64

 

 

 

363

 

Balance - end of period

$

3,871

 

 

$

4,005

 

 

$

3,871

 

 

$

4,005

 

 


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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

(b)

Investments in joint ventures

 

A reconciliation of the carrying amount of the investments is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

Ownership percentage

 

 

As at

January 1,

2018

 

 

Capital contributions

 

 

As at

September 30,

2018

 

MedMen Canada Inc. ("MedMen Canada") (i)

 

50%

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

101

 

 

$

101

 

Cronos Growing Company Inc. ("Cronos GrowCo") (ii)

 

50%

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

100

 

Cronos Australia PTY Ltd. ("Cronos Australia") (iii)

 

50%

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total investment in joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

201

 

 

$

201

 

 

The Company did not hold interests in joint ventures as at September 30, 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(i)

MedMen Canada was incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act ("CBCA") on March 13, 2018, with the objective of distribution, sale, and marketing of cannabis products in Canada. MedMen Canada holds the exclusive license to the MedMen brand in Canada for a minimum term of 20 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(ii)

Cronos GrowCo was incorporated under the CBCA on June 14, 2018, with the objective to build a cannabis production greenhouse, apply for cannabis licenses under the Cannabis Act, and grow, cultivate, extract, produce, sell, and distribute cannabis in accordance with such licenses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(iii)

Cronos Australia was incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Australia) on December 6, 2016 with a nominal capital contribution. Cronos Group has committed to provide 50% of the capital expenditure and operating expense funding requirements, approximately $7,200 and $3,800 respectively. The timing of these funding obligations has not been determined as of September 30, 2018.

 

10.

Other investments

 

Other investments consist of investments in common shares and warrants of several companies in the cannabis industry. These investments, with the exception of shares of Evergreen and warrants of ABcann Global Corporation (now known as "VIVO Cannabis Inc.") ("ABcann"), were traded in an active market as of the relevant period end date and, as a result, had a reliably measurable fair value as of such period end dates.

 

 

As at

September 30,

2018

 

 

As at

December 31,

2017

 

Fair value through other comprehensive income investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy") (i)

$

694

 

 

$

877

 

Evergreen (ii)

 

300

 

 

 

300

 

 

$

994

 

 

$

1,177

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value through profit or loss investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABcann - share warrants (iii and v)

 

-

 

 

 

170

 

 

$

994

 

 

$

1,347

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

 

The gains (losses) recognized upon the increase (decrease) in the fair value of other investments were as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Gain (loss) recognized in net income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canopy (i)

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

36

 

ABcann - shares (iii)

 

-

 

 

 

1,051

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,089

 

ABcann - share warrants (iii and v)

 

-

 

 

 

(286

)

 

 

221

 

 

 

(89

)

The Hydropothecary Corporation ("Hydropothecary") (iv)

 

-

 

 

 

363

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

363

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

1,128

 

 

$

221

 

 

$

2,399

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income before taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hydropothecary (iv)

$

-

 

 

$

(115

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

199

 

Canopy (i)

 

269

 

 

 

81

 

 

 

504

 

 

 

46

 

ABcann - shares (iii)

 

-

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

(224

)

 

 

447

 

 

$

269

 

 

$

(2

)

 

$

280

 

 

$

692

 

 

(i)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company sold some of its shares of Canopy for proceeds of $687 (September 30, 2017 - $88).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(ii)

On March 16, 2017, Evergreen received a cultivation license under the Cannabis Act. As a result, the Company completed its subscription for a second tranche of shares of Evergreen for $100 and exercised its option to acquire an additional 5% of the equity of Evergreen for $500, for a total additional investment of $600. However, Evergreen, through its counsel, has indicated that the Company is not entitled to any interest in Evergreen and has rejected the payment. The Company filed a statement of claim in the Supreme Court of British Columbia and Evergreen has filed a statement of defence. The Company intends to vigorously pursue the enforcement of its rights to acquire equity in Evergreen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(iii)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company exercised 182,927 share warrants for aggregate consideration of $113, for additional shares of ABcann. Prior to the exercise, the share warrants were revalued to fair value using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Subsequently, the Company sold all of its shares of ABcann for proceeds of $280.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, ABcann completed a reverse takeover with Panda Capital Inc. As a result of this transaction, ABcann began trading on the TSX. The Company subscribed for additional shares of ABcann of $1,016 and sold certain shares of ABcann for proceeds of $4,523 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(iv)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, BFK Capital Corp. acquired all of the outstanding shares of Hydropothecary (currently operating as HEXO Corp. and trading as TSX: HEXO), and began trading as Hydropothecary. As a result of this transaction, Hydropothecary executed a 6:1 stock split.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company sold certain shares of Hydropothecary for proceeds of $543. The cumulative gain previously recognized as other comprehensive income on these shares was reclassified to income during the period. The remaining shares were revalued at September 30, 2017 based on the fair market value, with the gain recognized as other comprehensive income.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(v)

As at December 31, 2017, the fair value of the warrants was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk free rate: 1.66%; volatility: 65%; share price: $1.53 per share; expected life: 0.76 years; and dividend yield: Nil%.

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

11.

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

Cost

As at

January 1, 2018

 

 

Additions

 

 

As at

September 30, 2018

 

Land

$

1,558

 

 

$

19

 

 

$

1,577

 

Building structures

 

11,518

 

 

 

7,346

 

 

 

18,864

 

Furniture and equipment

 

134

 

 

 

318

 

 

 

452

 

Computer equipment

 

148

 

 

 

150

 

 

 

298

 

Security equipment

 

886

 

 

 

87

 

 

 

973

 

Production equipment

 

2,481

 

 

 

386

 

 

 

2,867

 

Road

 

137

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

137

 

Leasehold improvements

 

1,497

 

 

 

87

 

 

 

1,584

 

Equipment under finance lease

 

-

 

 

 

217

 

 

 

217

 

Construction in progress

 

39,337

 

 

 

64,045

 

 

 

103,382

 

 

$

57,696

 

 

$

72,655

 

 

$

130,351

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, there were non-cash additions from the capitalization of transaction costs and accrued interest on construction in progress and building structures amounting to $542 (September 30, 2017 - $Nil), refer to Note 15. As at September 30, 2018 the net carrying amount of property, plant, and equipment includes equipment held under finance lease with a net carrying amount of $178 (December 31, 2017 - $Nil).

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

As at

January 1, 2018

 

 

Additions

 

 

As at

September 30, 2018

 

Building structures

$

433

 

 

$

504

 

 

$

937

 

Furniture and equipment

 

43

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

93

 

Computer equipment

 

75

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

119

 

Security equipment

 

196

 

 

 

139

 

 

 

335

 

Production equipment

 

431

 

 

 

322

 

 

 

753

 

Road

 

10

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

15

 

Leasehold improvements

 

336

 

 

 

129

 

 

 

465

 

Equipment under finance lease

 

-

 

 

 

39

 

 

 

39

 

 

 

1,524

 

 

 

1,232

 

 

 

2,756

 

Net book value

$

56,172

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

127,595

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, $134 (September 30, 2017 - $Nil) of depreciation expense was recorded as part of cost of sales. An additional $182 and $506 of depreciation expense remained capitalized in biological assets and inventory, respectively, as at September 30, 2018 (December 31, 2017 - $Nil).

 

 

Cost

As at

January 1, 2017

 

 

Additions

 

 

As at

September 30, 2017

 

Land

$

1,558

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

1,558

 

Building structures

 

2,761

 

 

 

3,197

 

 

 

5,958

 

Furniture and equipment

 

63

 

 

 

65

 

 

 

128

 

Computer equipment

 

88

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

108

 

Security equipment

 

474

 

 

 

189

 

 

 

663

 

Production equipment

 

2,106

 

 

 

911

 

 

 

3,017

 

Road

 

137

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

137

 

Leasehold improvements

 

1,429

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,429

 

Construction in progress

 

6,034

 

 

 

12,719

 

 

 

18,753

 

 

$

14,650

 

 

$

17,101

 

 

$

31,751

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

As at

January 1, 2017

 

 

Additions

 

 

As at

September 30, 2017

 

Building structures

$

120

 

 

$

164

 

 

$

284

 

Furniture and equipment

 

18

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

36

 

Computer equipment

 

36

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

62

 

Security equipment

 

60

 

 

 

86

 

 

 

146

 

Production equipment

 

103

 

 

 

274

 

 

 

377

 

Road

 

5

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

9

 

Leasehold improvements

 

186

 

 

 

112

 

 

 

298

 

 

 

528

 

 

 

684

 

 

 

1,212

 

Net book value

$

14,122

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

30,539

 

 

12.

Intangible assets

 

 

Cost

As at

January 1, 2018

 

 

Additions

 

 

As at

September 30, 2018

 

Software

$

-

 

 

$

294

 

 

$

294

 

Health Canada Licenses - OGBC

 

1,611

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,611

 

Health Canada Licenses - Peace Naturals

 

9,596

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

9,596

 

Israeli Code - Cronos Israel G.S. Cultivations Ltd.

 

-

 

 

 

155

 

 

 

155

 

Israeli Code - Cronos Israel G.S. Manufacturing Ltd.

 

 

-

 

 

 

217

 

 

 

217

 

 

$

11,207

 

 

$

666

 

 

$

11,873

 

 

Accumulated amortization

As at

January 1, 2018

 

 

Additions

 

 

As at

September 30, 2018

 

Software

$

-

 

 

$

52

 

 

$

52

 

Health Canada Licenses - OGBC

 

-

 

 

 

76

 

 

 

76

 

Health Canada Licenses - Peace Naturals

 

-

 

 

 

400

 

 

 

400

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

528

 

 

 

528

 

Net book value

$

11,207

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

11,345

 

 

Cost

As at

January 1, 2017

 

 

Additions

 

 

As at

September 30, 2017

 

Health Canada Licenses - OGBC

$

1,611

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

1,611

 

Health Canada Licenses - Peace Naturals

 

9,596

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

9,596

 

Net book value

$

11,207

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

11,207

 

 

 13.

Goodwill

 

 

 

As at

January 1, 2018

 

 

Additions

 

 

As at

September 30, 2018

 

OGBC

$

392

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

392

 

Peace Naturals

 

1,400

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,400

 

 

$

1,792

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

1,792

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

 

 

As at

January 1, 2017

 

 

Additions

 

 

As at

September 30, 2017

 

OGBC

$

392

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

392

 

Peace Naturals

 

1,400

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,400

 

 

$

1,792

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

1,792

 

 

14.

Subsidiaries with non-controlling interests

 

 

 

 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company announced a strategic joint venture in Israel, consisting of four legal entities, with the Israeli agricultural collective settlement Kibbutz Gan Shmuel ("Gan Shmuel"), for the production, manufacture and distribution of medical cannabis. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, Gan Shmuel provided the Company a promissory note for monies advanced from the Company up to the sum of 2,700 Israeli Shekels ("ILS") ($969).

 

 

 

 

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2018, the Company subscribed for its equity interest in all four of the Israeli entities comprising Cronos Israel, accounted for as asset acquisitions as the Israeli entities did not meet the definition of a business at the respective dates Cronos acquired control. The results of the Israeli entities have been consolidated in these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements as at September 30, 2018, as this transaction provided Cronos with control over these entities. As a result of this consolidation, 3,600 ILS ($1,304) advanced to Cronos Israel during the six months ended June 30, 2018 was deemed as cash assumed on acquisition of Cronos Israel during the three months ended September 30, 2018.

 

 

 

 

 

As at September 30, 2018, financial information of material subsidiaries with non-controlling interests are as follows:

 

 

Cronos Israel G.S. Cultivations Ltd.

 

 

Cronos Israel G.S. Manufacturing Ltd.

 

Current assets

$

1,769

 

 

$

12

 

Non-current assets

 

1,087

 

 

 

2,135

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

 

2,520

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' equity

 

336

 

 

 

2,147

 

Attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cronos Group

 

235

 

 

 

1,937

 

Non-controlling interests

 

101

 

 

 

210

 

 

The above information represents amounts before intercompany eliminations.

 

15.

Construction loan payable

 

 

 

As at

September 30,

2018

 

 

As at

December 31,

2017

 

First advance

$

6,304

 

 

$

6,304

 

Less: transaction costs (net of amortization)

 

(641

)

 

 

(1,122

)

Add: accrued interest

 

61

 

 

 

185

 

 

$

5,724

 

 

$

5,367

 

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

On August 23, 2017, Peace Naturals, as borrower, signed a construction loan agreement with Romspen Investment Corporation as lender, to borrow $40,000, to be funded by way of multiple advances. The aggregate advances are limited to $35,000 until the lender receives an appraisal valuing the property in British Columbia at an amount of not less than $8,000. The loan bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum, calculated and compounded monthly, in arrears, on the amounts advanced from the date of each advance. The term of the loan is two years, with the borrower's option to extend for another twelve months. The loan is guaranteed by Cronos Group, Hortican Inc. ("Hortican"), OGBC, the responsible-person-in-charge and the senior-person-in-charge of OGBC and Peace Naturals. The loan is secured as follows:

 

(a)

first-ranking charge on the lands owned by OGBC, Peace Naturals, and Hortican, (collectively, the "Property") with a net book value of approximately $1,577 as at September 30, 2018 (December 31, 2017 - $1,558);

(b)

first-ranking general assignment of all present and future leases of each Property;

(c)

general security agreements creating first-ranking security interests on all the personal property of Peace Naturals and the corporate guarantors including without limitation, goods, chattels, paper, documents, accounts, intangible assets, securities, monies, books and records;

(d)

specific assignment of each Property's right, title, and interest in the construction project which the loan is being used to fund, including licenses, permits, plans and specifications, development approvals and agreements;

(e)

acknowledgement of the status and terms of any contracts affecting or with respect to each Property including without limitation, any pertaining to ownership, insurance, shared facilities, passageway agreements, or similar matters, confirming the good status of such contracts, and the rights of the lender under such contracts;

(f)

the subordination of all other indebtedness of Peace Naturals;

(g)

an unconditional, joint and several covenant by the guarantors as principal debtor for the performance of obligations by Peace Naturals, it being understood that the lender is not obliged to proceed against Peace Naturals or exhaust any security before proceeding against the guarantors;

(h)

assignment, postponement, and subordination by the corporate guarantors in favour of the lender;

(i)

assignment of all insurance policies with respect to each Property and the construction project;

(j)

pledge of the shares of Peace Naturals, OGBC, and Hortican;

(k)

an environmental indemnity from Peace Naturals and the corporate guarantors; and

(l)

deficiency and completion guarantee from Peace Naturals and the corporate guarantors.

 

 

 

16.

Share capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Common Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of no par value common shares.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The holders of the common shares are entitled to receive dividends which may be declared from time to time, and are entitled to one vote per share at shareholder meetings of the Company. All common shares are ranked equally with regards to the Company's residual assets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company issued 15,677,143 (September 30, 2017 - 14,376,112) common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of $146,032 (September 30, 2017 - $32,346) through two bought deal offerings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As at September 30, 2018, the Company had nil (September 30, 2017 - 1,928,984) shares held in escrow. The release of these shares was subject to regulatory approval.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b)

Shares to be issued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Company received cash of $17 (September 30, 2017 - $76) for the exercise of options and warrants, for which common shares were not yet issued as of September 30, 2018. Refer to Note 17(a) and (b).

 

 


21


 

 

 

 

Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

17.

Share-based payments

 

 

(a)

Warrants

 

The following is a summary of the changes in warrants for the period from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017:

 

 

 

 

 

Grant date

 

Exercise price

 

 

Number of warrants

 

 

Amount

 

Balance at January 1, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45,885,172

 

 

$

3,983

 

Exercise of warrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q1

 

January 18, 2013

 

$

0.08

 

 

 

(298,066

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

January 30, 2014

 

 

0.71

 

 

 

(375,565

)

 

 

(164

)

 

 

October 8, 2015

 

 

0.31

 

 

 

(1,140,351

)

 

 

(116

)

Q2

 

January 18, 2013

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

(959,575

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

October 28, 2015

 

 

0.31

 

 

 

(543,859

)

 

 

(103

)

Q3

 

January 18, 2013

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

(1,199,130

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

October 28, 2015

 

 

0.31

 

 

 

(157,894

)

 

 

(30

)

 

 

May 17, 2016

 

 

0.25

 

 

 

(2,300,000

)

 

 

(202

)

 

 

May 27, 2016

 

 

0.25

 

 

 

(48,720

)

 

 

(4

)

Cancellation of warrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(19,210

)

 

 

-

 

Balance at September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,842,802

 

 

$

3,364

 

 

The following is a summary of the changes in warrants for the period from January 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018:

 

 

 

Grant date

 

Exercise price

 

 

Number of warrants

 

 

Amount

 

Balance at January 1, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,654,654

 

 

$

3,364

 

Exercise of warrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q1

 

January 18, 2013

 

$

0.08

 

 

 

(2,898,784

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

October 8, 2015

 

 

0.31

 

 

 

(766,086

)

 

 

(78

)

 

 

May 27, 2016

 

 

0.25

 

 

 

(3,307,609

)

 

 

(608

)

Q2

 

May 27, 2016

 

 

0.25

 

 

 

(4,391,856

)

 

 

(810

)

Q3

 

October 23, 2015

 

 

0.31

 

 

 

(236,602

)

 

 

(41

)

 

 

May 27, 2016

 

 

0.25

 

 

 

(1,513,399

)

 

 

(279

)

Cancellation of warrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(82,695

)

 

 

-

 

Balance at September 30, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,457,623

 

 

$

1,548

 

 

As at September 30, 2018, the Company had outstanding warrants as follows:

 

Grant date

 

Number of warrants

 

 

Exercise price

 

 

Expiry

October 8, 2015

 

 

3,335,594

 

 

$

0.31

 

 

October 8, 2020

October 23, 2015

 

 

1,241,643

 

 

 

0.31

 

 

October 23, 2020

October 28, 2015

 

 

9,548

 

 

 

0.31

 

 

October 28, 2020

May 13, 2016

 

 

8,510,812

 

 

 

0.25

 

 

May 13, 2021

May 27, 2016

 

 

12,360,026

 

 

 

0.25

 

 

May 27, 2021

 

 

 

25,457,623

 

 

$

0.26

 

 

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

(b)

Stock Options

 

(i)

Stock Option Plans

 

The Company had adopted an amended and restated stock option plan dated May 26, 2015 (the "2015 Stock Option Plan") which was approved by shareholders of the Company at the annual and general meeting of shareholders held on June 28, 2017. The 2015 Stock Option Plan allowed the Board to award options to purchase shares to certain directors, officers, key employees and service providers of the Company.

 

On June 28, 2018, the shareholders of the Company approved a new stock option plan (the "2018 Stock Option Plan") which superseded the 2015 Stock Option Plan. No further awards will be granted under the 2015 Stock Option Plan; however, shares may be purchased via option exercise by the holders of any outstanding stock options previously issued under the 2015 Stock Option Plan.

 

Participants under the 2018 Option Plan are eligible to be granted options to purchase shares at an exercise price established upon approval of the grant by the Board. When options are granted, the exercise price is, with respect to a particular date, the closing price as reported by the TSX on the immediately preceding trading day (the "Fair Market Value"). The 2018 Option Plan does not authorize grants of options with an exercise price below the Fair Market Value.

 

Vesting conditions for grants of options are determined by the Board. The typical vesting for employee grants is quarterly vesting over five years, and the typical vesting for directors and executive officers is quarterly vesting over three to five years. The term of the options is established by the Board, provided that the term of an option may not exceed seven years from the date of the grant.

 

The 2018 Option Plan also provides for the issuance of share appreciation rights ("SARs") in tandem with options. Each SAR entitles the holder to surrender to the Company, unexercised, the right to subscribe for shares pursuant to the related option and to receive from the Company a number of shares, rounded down to the next whole share, with a Fair Market Value on the date of exercise of each such SAR that is equal to the difference between such Fair Market Value and the exercise price under the related option, multiplied by the number of shares that cease to be available under the option as a result of the exercise of the SAR, subject to satisfaction of applicable withholding taxes and other source deductions. Each unexercised SAR terminates when the related option is exercised or the option terminates, including upon a change in control. Upon each exercise of a SAR in respect of a share covered by an option such option is cancelled and is of no further force or effect in respect of such share.

 


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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

(ii)

Summary of changes

 

The following is a summary of the changes in options for the period from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017:

 

 

 

 

 

Grant date

 

Exercise price

 

 

Number of options

 

 

Amount

 

Balance at January 1, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,177,594

 

 

$

735

 

Issuance of options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q1

 

April 12, 2017

 

$

3.14

 

 

 

3,299,000

 

 

 

-

 

Q3

 

August 23, 2017

 

 

2.42

 

 

 

2,903,000

 

 

 

-

 

Exercise of options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q1

 

January 30, 2014

 

 

0.71

 

 

 

(32,009

)

 

 

(14

)

 

 

August 5, 2014

 

 

1.15

 

 

 

(32,000

)

 

 

(23

)

 

 

September 19, 2014

 

 

1.15

 

 

 

(106,695

)

 

 

(76

)

 

 

December 17, 2014

 

 

1.15

 

 

 

(65,000

)

 

 

(28

)

Q2

 

August 5, 2014

 

 

1.15

 

 

 

(128,043

)

 

 

(91

)

 

 

October 6, 2016

 

 

1.23

 

 

 

(30,416

)

 

 

(15

)

Q3

 

August 5, 2016

 

 

0.50

 

 

 

(83,333

)

 

 

(19

)

 

 

October 6, 2016

 

 

1.23

 

 

 

(1,250

)

 

 

(1

)

Cancellation of options

 

 

 

 

1.15

 

 

 

(53,347

)

 

 

-

 

Vesting of issued options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,170

 

Balance at September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,847,501

 

 

$

1,638

 

 

The following is a summary of the changes in options for the period from January 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018:

 

 

 

 

 

Grant date

 

Exercise price

 

 

Number of options

 

 

Amount

 

Balance at January 1, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,603,750

 

 

$

2,289

 

Issuance of options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q1

 

January 30, 2018

 

$

8.40

 

 

 

280,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

January 31, 2018

 

 

9.00

 

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

-

 

Q2

 

May 18, 2018

 

 

7.57

 

 

 

1,195,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

June 28, 2018

 

 

8.22

 

 

 

180,000

 

 

 

-

 

Q3

 

September 13, 2018

 

 

14.70

 

 

 

25,000

 

 

 

-

 

Exercise of options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q1

 

October 6, 2016

 

 

1.23

 

 

 

(29,133

)

 

 

(15

)

 

 

April 12, 2017

 

 

3.14

 

 

 

(6,791

)

 

 

(11

)

 

 

August 23, 2017

 

 

2.42

 

 

 

(6,332

)

 

 

(6

)

Q2

 

August 5, 2016

 

 

0.50

 

 

 

(83,333

)

 

 

(20

)

 

 

October 6, 2016

 

 

1.23

 

 

 

(91,333

)

 

 

(46

)

 

 

November 16, 2016

 

 

1.50

 

 

 

(300,000

)

 

 

(101

)

 

 

April 12, 2017

 

 

3.14

 

 

 

(958

)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

August 23, 2017

 

 

2.42

 

 

 

(1,792

)

 

 

(2

)

Q3

 

October 6, 2016

 

 

1.23

 

 

 

(31,250

)

 

 

(16

)

 

 

April 12, 2017

 

 

3.14

 

 

 

(11,538

)

 

 

(18

)

 

 

August 23, 2017

 

 

2.42

 

 

 

(8,257

)

 

 

(11

)

 

 

January 30, 2018

 

 

8.40

 

 

 

(1,666

)

 

 

(7

)

Cancellation of options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,792

)

 

 

-

 

Vesting of issued options

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,947

 

Balance at September 30, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,848,575

 

 

$

4,982

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

 

The weighted average share price at the dates the options were exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $9.17 per share (September 30, 2017 - $2.45 per share).

 

As at September 30, 2018, the Company had outstanding and exercisable options as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average

 

Grant date

 

Vesting terms

 

Expiry date

 

Number of options

 

 

Exercise price

 

 

Remaining contractual life (years)

 

August 5, 2016

 

Evenly over 48 months

 

August 5, 2021

 

 

1,058,334

 

 

$

0.50

 

 

 

2.85

 

October 6, 2016

 

Evenly over 48 months

 

October 6, 2021

 

 

3,423,555

 

 

 

1.23

 

 

 

3.02

 

November 21, 2016

 

Evenly over 48 months

 

November 21, 2021

 

 

182,000

 

 

 

1.84

 

 

 

3.15

 

April 12, 2017

 

Evenly over 48 months

 

April 12, 2022

 

 

3,275,483

 

 

 

3.14

 

 

 

3.53

 

August 23, 2017

 

Evenly over 48 months

 

August 23, 2022

 

 

2,880,869

 

 

 

2.42

 

 

 

3.90

 

November 9, 2017

 

Evenly over 48 months

 

November 9, 2022

 

 

200,000

 

 

 

3.32

 

 

 

4.11

 

January 30, 2018

 

Evenly over 48 months

 

January 30, 2023

 

 

278,334

 

 

 

8.40

 

 

 

4.34

 

January 31, 2018

 

Evenly over 48 months

 

January 31, 2023

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

9.00

 

 

 

4.34

 

May 18, 2018

 

Evenly over 48 months

 

May 18, 2023

 

 

1,195,000

 

 

 

7.57

 

 

 

4.63

 

June 28, 2018

 

Evenly over 60 months

 

June 28, 2023

 

 

180,000

 

 

 

8.22

 

 

 

4.75

 

September 13, 2018

 

Evenly over 48 months

 

September 13, 2025

 

 

25,000

 

 

 

14.70

 

 

 

6.96

 

Outstanding at September 30, 2018

 

 

12,848,575

 

 

$

2.92

 

 

 

3.58

 

Exercisable at September 30, 2018

 

 

4,854,301

 

 

$

2.17

 

 

 

3.36

 

 

These options shall expire at the earlier of 180 days of the death, disability or incapacity of the holder or the specified expiry date, and can only be settled in equity.

 

As at September 30, 2018, the weighted average exercise price of options outstanding was $2.92 per option (December 31, 2017 - $2.05 per option). The weighted average exercise price of options exercisable was $2.17 per option (December 31, 2017 - $1.71 per option).

 

(iii)

Fair Value of Options Issued During the Nine Months Ended

 

The fair value of the options issued during the period was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, using the following inputs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Share price at grant date (per share)

$7.57 - $14.70

 

 

$1.16 - $3.27

 

Exercise price (per option)

$7.57 - $14.70

 

 

$2.42 - $3.14

 

Risk free interest rate

2.01% - 2.45%

 

 

0.96% - 1.43%

 

Expected life of options (in years)

5- 7

 

 

5

 

Expected annualized volatility

55%

 

 

55%

 

Expected dividend yield

0%

 

 

0%

 

Weighted average Black-Scholes value at grant date (per option)

$3.72 - $8.42

 

 

$1.39

 

 


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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

18.

Revenue from contracts with customers

 

The following is the disaggregation of the Company's revenue from contracts with customers:

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Canadian

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dry cannabis

$

2,099

 

 

$

998

 

 

$

6,815

 

 

$

1,870

 

Cannabis oils

 

1,029

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,920

 

 

 

-

 

Other

 

68

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

181

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

3,196

 

 

 

998

 

 

 

8,916

 

 

 

1,870

 

International

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dry cannabis

$

520

 

 

$

316

 

 

$

1,139

 

 

$

601

 

Cannabis oils

 

44

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

564

 

 

 

316

 

 

 

1,183

 

 

 

601

 

Total revenue from contracts with customers

$

3,760

 

 

$

1,314

 

 

$

10,099

 

 

$

2,471

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 41% of the Company's total revenue from contracts with customers arose from 3 major customers (September 30, 2017 - 22% from 1 major customer).

 

19.

Earnings (loss) per share

 

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share are calculated using the following numerators and denominators:

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Numerator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders

$

(6,331

)

 

$

1,097

 

 

$

(6,658

)

 

$

428

 

Net income (loss) used in the computation of basic and diluted income (loss) per share

$

(6,331

)

 

$

1,097

 

 

$

(6,719

)

 

$

428

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding for computation of basic income (loss) per share

 

177,483,122

 

 

 

134,913,931

 

 

 

170,097,232

 

 

 

130,782,161

 

Dilutive effect of warrants

 

-

 

 

 

3,585,814

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,585,814

 

Dilutive effect of options

 

-

 

 

 

5,093,115

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,093,115

 

Weighted average number of common shares for computation of diluted income (loss) per share

 

 

177,483,122

 

 

 

143,592,860

 

 

 

170,097,232

 

 

 

139,461,090

 

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, all instruments were anti-dilutive.


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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

20.

Related party transactions and balances

 

The following is a summary of the Company's related party transactions during the period:

 

(a)

Key management compensation

 

Key management personnel are persons responsible for planning, directing and controlling activities of an entity, and include executive and non-executive directors. Compensation provided to key management is as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Short-term employee benefits, including salaries and fees

$

109

 

 

$

99

 

 

$

328

 

 

$

311

 

Professional fees

 

151

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

267

 

 

 

127

 

Share-based payments

 

385

 

 

 

539

 

 

 

1,080

 

 

 

767

 

 

$

645

 

 

$

694

 

 

$

1,675

 

 

$

1,205

 

 

As at September 30, 2018, there were no balances payable to members of key management (December 31, 2017 -$Nil).

 

21.

Commitments and contingencies

 

(a)

The following is a summary of the Company's minimum operating lease obligations for its premises due in future fiscal years:

 

Remainder of 2018

$

38

 

2019

 

200

 

2020

 

455

 

2021

 

460

 

2022

 

466

 

2023

 

527

 

2024 and onwards

 

1,552

 

 

$

3,698

 

 

In addition to the minimum lease payments, the Company is required to pay realty taxes and other occupancy costs.

 

(b)

On September 1, 2018, the Company entered into a research and development agreement with Ginkgo Bioworks Inc. ("Ginkgo") to develop consistent production of a wide range of cannabinoids, including THC, CBD and a variety of other lesser known and rarer products. As part of this arrangement, Cronos Group has agreed to issue up to 14,700,000 common shares of the Company (aggregate value of approximately $100,000 USD) in tranches and $22,000 USD in cash subject to Ginkgo's achievement of certain milestones.

 

 

(c)

The following contingencies are related to Peace Naturals:

 

 

(i)

MedCann Access Acquisition Claim. 8437718 Canada Inc., 8437726 Canada Inc., Michael Blaine Dowdle, Rade Kovacevic, Kevin Furet and 9388036 Canada Inc. (collectively, the "Plaintiffs") commenced a claim against Peace Naturals and a number of other parties, for $15,000 in damages as a result of an alleged breach of obligations to them by terminating a share purchase transaction for the acquisition of the Plaintiffs’ company, MedCann Access. The Company believes that the allegations contained in the statement of claim are without merit and plans to vigorously defend this claim; accordingly, no provision for loss has been recognized. On February 21, 2018, the parties began the discovery phase of the proceedings.

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

(ii)

Warrants Claim. Jeffrey Gobuty, brother to Mark Gobuty, former CEO of Peace Naturals, brought a claim against Peace Naturals for $300 and for warrants valued at $125 that were purportedly issued by Mark Gobuty, the former CEO of Peace Naturals. The Company believes that the allegations contained in the statement of claim are without merit and plans to vigorously defend this claim; accordingly, no provision for loss has been recognized.

 

 

(iii)

Former Employees' Unlawful Termination Claims. Peace Naturals, Cronos Group and certain directors were served with claims by a former employee for damages of $580 and 30,000 options of the Company, and the former CEO of Peace Naturals for approximately $12,682 and a 10% equity interest in Peace Naturals, in connection with alleged claims of wrongful termination. Both plaintiffs have amended their pleadings to discontinue the claims against the individual directors. The Company believes that the allegations contained in the statement of claim are without merit and plans to vigorously defend these claims; accordingly, no provision for loss has been recognized.

 

(d)

The following contingencies are related to Cronos Group:

 

 

(i)

U.S. Federal Securities Violation Claims. Two purported shareholders of Cronos Group each filed a putative class action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Company and its Chairman, alleging that the Company's continuous disclosure omitted material information with respect to matters raised in a document published on a short-seller's website, thus rendering the Company's disclosure false and misleading in violation of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. The complaints purport to seek, among other things, compensatory damages and a reasonable allowance for plaintiff attorneys' and experts' fees. To date, the Company has not been served with the complaints. However, the Company believes the complaints are entirely without merit and, if served, plans to vigorously defend these claims; accordingly no provision for loss has been recognized.

 

22.

Income taxes

 

The Company's combined Canadian federal and provincial statutory income tax rate is 26.5% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017. The rate is expected to apply for the full year and is applied to the pre-tax income of the three and nine month periods.

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities have been offset where they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Company has the legal right and intent to offset.

The changes in the net deferred tax liability are provided below:

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Balance - beginning of period

$

268

 

 

$

1,435

 

 

$

1,416

 

 

$

1,457

 

Recognized in income

 

2,352

 

 

 

(76

)

 

 

1,197

 

 

 

(98

)

Recognized in other comprehensive income

 

36

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

-

 

Balance - end of period

$

2,656

 

 

$

1,359

 

 

$

2,656

 

 

$

1,359

 

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

23.

Financial instruments

 

(i)

Credit risk

 

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Company’s accounts receivable, other receivables, advances to related corporations, and loan receivable. The maximum exposure to credit risk is the carrying value of these financial assets. The Company provides credit to its customers in the normal course of business and has established credit evaluation and monitoring processes to mitigate credit risk. As at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were insignificant expected credit losses recognized on these financial assets.

 

As at September 30, 2018, the carrying amount of advances to related corporations was $2,674 (December 31, 2017 - $Nil), loan receivable was $314 (December 31, 2017 - $314), other receivables were $544 (December 31, 2017 - $Nil), and trade receivables was $3,278 (December 31, 2017 - $1,140). The Company is not significantly exposed to credit risk, as these receivables comprise 2.9% (December 31, 2017 - 1.4%) of the Company's total assets. As at September 30, 2018, 22% (December 31, 2017 - 89.3%) of the Company's trade receivables were due from 1 customer (December 31, 2017 - 2 customers).

 

The following represents an analysis of the age of trade receivables:

 

 

As at

September 30,

2018

 

 

As at

December 31,

2017

 

Less than 30 days past billing date

$

2,722

 

 

$

1,020

 

31 to 60 days past billing date

 

257

 

 

 

85

 

61 to 90 days past billing date

 

20

 

 

 

35

 

Over 90 days past billing date

 

279

 

 

 

-

 

 

$

3,278

 

 

$

1,140

 

 

(ii)

Liquidity risk

 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due, and arises principally from the Company’s accounts payable and other liabilities, government remittances payable, and construction loan payable. The Company's policy is to review liquidity resources and ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet financial obligations as they become due. Further, the Company's management is responsible for ensuring funds exist and are readily accessible to support business opportunities as they arise. The Company's funding is primarily provided in the form of capital raised through the issuance of shares and warrants.

 

The following represents an analysis of the age of trade accounts payable:

 

 

As at

September 30,

2018

 

 

As at

December 31,

2017

 

Less than 30 days past billing date

$

536

 

 

$

6,725

 

31 to 60 days past billing date

 

343

 

 

 

113

 

61 to 90 days past billing date

 

8

 

 

 

66

 

Over 90 days past billing date

 

160

 

 

 

172

 

 

$

1,047

 

 

$

7,076

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

 

(iii)

Market risk

 

(1)

Price risk

 

Price risk is the risk that the fair value of, or future cash flows from, the Company's financial instruments will significantly fluctuate due to changes in market prices. The value of the financial instruments can be affected by changes in interest rates, market and economic conditions, and equity and commodity prices. The Company is exposed to price risk in divesting its investments, in that, unfavourable market conditions could result in dispositions of investments at less than favourable prices. Further, the revaluation of securities classified as fair value through other comprehensive income, could result in significant write-downs of the Company's investments, which would have an adverse impact on the Company's financial position.

 

If the fair value of these securities were to decrease by 5%, the Company would incur an associated decrease in comprehensive income of approximately $50. Refer to Note 10.

 

The Company manages price risk by having a portfolio of securities from multiple issuers, such that the Company is not singularly exposed to any one issuer. The Company has also set thresholds on purchases of investments over which the approval of the Board is required.

 

(2)

Concentration risk

 

Concentration risk is the risk that any single investment or group thereof, has the potential to materially affect the operating results of the Company. The Company is exposed to this risk as all of its investments are currently within the cannabis industry. As such, the Company's financial results may be adversely affected by the unfavourable performance of those investments or the industry in which they operate. The Company manages concentration risk by investing in the cannabis industry of various countries, refer to Note 2 (a) and Note 9.

 

(iv)

Currency rate risk

 

Currency rate risk is the risk that changes in the relative value of Canadian dollars to other currencies will reduce the value of financial assets. The Company is exposed to this risk as an advance to a related corporation was denominated in Australian dollars, refer to Note 8 (i). The Company is further exposed to this risk through subsidiaries operating in Israel, refer to Note 2 (c). The Company does not currently use foreign exchange contracts to hedge its exposure to currency rate risk as management has determined that this risk is not significant at this point in time. As such, the Company's financial position and financial results may be adversely affected by the unfavourable fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

 

It is management's opinion that the Company is not subject to significant interest rate risk.

 

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017

(in thousands of CDN $, except where otherwise noted, and share, per share, weight, volume and plant amounts)

 

 

24.

Fair value hierarchy

 

Assets recorded at fair value on the unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of financial position are classified using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy has the following levels:

 

Level 1 - valuation based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. In these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements, cash and other investments (Canopy, Hydropothecary, and ABcann shares) are included in this category.

 

Level 2 - valuation techniques based on inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. In these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements, ABcann share purchase warrants are included in this category.

 

Level 3 - valuation techniques using the inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data. In these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements, other investments (Evergreen), and biological assets are included in this category.

 

 

The Company's policy for determining when transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy occur is based on the date of the event or changes in circumstances that caused the transfer.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, Hydropothecary and ABcann became publicly traded. Due to these events, the investment in Hydropothecary and ABcann were transferred out of Level 3 as the inputs for the valuation of the investment were no longer unobservable. The investment in Hydropothecary and ABcann were transferred into Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, as the valuations of the investments were based on quoted prices in an active market.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, there were no transfers between levels.

 

25.

Capital management

 

The Company's objectives when managing its capital are to maintain a sufficient capital base to: (i) meet its short-term obligations, (ii) sustain future operations and expansions, (iii) ensure its ability to continue as a going concern, and (iv) retain stakeholder confidence. The Company defines capital as its net assets, total assets less total liabilities. Currently, there are no quantitative criteria established as the Company is experiencing significant growth.

 

As at September 30, 2018, the Company managed net assets of $221,954 (December 31, 2017 - $86,368).

 

26.

Subsequent events

 

 

(a)

Subsequent to September 30, 2018, a total of 10,718 options were exercised in exchange for $17 in cash. These options had a weighted average exercise price of $1.63 per common share. Also, subsequent to September 30, 2018, 5,746 share appreciation rights were exercised, in lieu of the associated options, in exchange for 3,259 common shares.

 

 

(b)

On October 15, 2018, the Company announced a research agreement with the Technion Research and Development Foundation of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (“Technion”). Research will be focused on the use of cannabinoids and their role in regulating skin health and skin disorders. The Company has committed to $1,784 USD of research funding over a period of three years. An additional $4,150 USD of cash payments will be paid to Technion upon reaching certain milestones.

 

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Exhibit 99.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CRONOS GROUP INC.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

 

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

 

 


GENERAL MATTERS

This management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) of Cronos Group Inc. is current as of November 12, 2018 and provides financial information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, including the related notes thereto (the “Interim Financial Statements”), and the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes thereto and the related MD&A.

 

Unless otherwise noted or the context indicates otherwise, the “Company”, “Cronos Group”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Cronos Group Inc., its direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries and, if applicable, its joint ventures.

 

Our board of directors, on the recommendation of the audit committee, approved the Interim Financial Statements and this MD&A on November 12, 2018.

 

Basis of Presentation

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). Certain totals, subtotals and percentages throughout this MD&A are calculated using the rounded numbers as they appear in the tables. All currency amounts herein are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted.

 

All references in this MD&A to “Q3 2018” and “Q3 2017” are to the fiscal quarters for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively. All references in this MD&A to “YTD 2018” and “YTD 2017” are to the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively.

 

Definitions

Kilogram or gram equivalents

Kilogram or gram equivalents refer to the equivalent number of kilograms or grams of dried cannabis required to produce extracted cannabis in the form of cannabis oil. The Company converts its cannabis oil to gram equivalents using a standard ‘equivalency factor’ of one gram per four milliliters of cannabis oil. Any reference to “grams” or “kilograms” in this MD&A includes both grams of dried cannabis and gram equivalents, unless otherwise noted and identified as dried grams or gram equivalents.

 

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This MD&A contains certain information that may constitute forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, “Forward-Looking Statements”), which are based upon the Company’s current internal expectations, estimates, projections, assumptions and beliefs. All information contained herein that is not clearly historical in nature may constitute Forward-Looking Statements. In some cases, Forward-Looking Statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “expect”, “likely”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “potential”, “proposed”, “estimate” and other similar words, expressions and phrases, including negative and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” happen, or by discussions of strategy. Forward-Looking Statements include estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, targets, guidance, or other statements that are not statements of historical fact. Forward-Looking Statements are provided for the purposes of assisting the reader in understanding our financial performance, financial position and cash flows as at and for periods ended on certain dates and to present information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future and the reader is cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for any other purpose. Forward-Looking Statements in this MD&A include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to:

the performance of our business and operations;

our expectations regarding revenues, expenses and anticipated cash needs;

our expectations regarding cash flow, liquidity and sources of funding;

the intended expansion of our facilities, the costs and timing associated therewith and the receipt of approval from Health Canada to increase the maximum production limits and sales from the expanded facilities;

the expected growth in our growing, cultivation and production capacities;

expectations with respect to future production costs;

expectations with respect to future sales and distribution channels, including the ability to secure additional provincial listings;

the expected methods to be used by us to distribute cannabis;

the competitive conditions of the industry;

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

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

laws and regulations and any amendments thereto applicable to our business;

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

the competitive advantages and business strategies of the Company;

the medical benefits, viability, safety, efficacy, dosing and social acceptance of cannabis;

our future product offerings;

the anticipated future gross margins of our operations;

expectations regarding the use of proceeds of equity financings;

expectations regarding capital expenditures;

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

accounting standards and estimates; and

our expectations regarding the potential success of, and the costs and benefits associated with, its joint ventures and strategic alliances, including the strategic partnership (the “Ginkgo Strategic Partnership”) with Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. (“Ginkgo”).

 

Certain of the Forward-Looking Statements contained herein concerning the cannabis industry are based on estimates prepared by us using data from publicly available governmental sources, market research, industry analysis and on assumptions based on data and knowledge of this industry, which we believe to be reasonable. However, although generally indicative of relative market positions, market shares and performance characteristics, such data is inherently imprecise. While we are not aware of any misstatement regarding any industry or government data or other information presented herein that is based on such data, the cannabis industry involves risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors, which factors are described further below.

 

With respect to the Forward-Looking Statements contained in this MD&A, we have made assumptions regarding, among other things: (i) our ability to generate cash flow from operations and obtain necessary financing on acceptable terms; (ii) general economic, financial market, regulatory and political conditions in which we operate; (iii) the output from operations of Peace Naturals Project Inc. (“Peace Naturals”), Original BC Ltd. (“OGBC”) and our joint ventures and strategic alliances; (iv) consumer interest in our products; (v) competition; (vi) anticipated and unanticipated costs; (vii) government regulation of our activities and products and in the areas of taxation and environmental protection; (viii) the timely receipt of any required regulatory approvals, consents, permits and/or licenses; (ix) our ability to obtain qualified staff, equipment and services in a timely and cost efficient manner; (x) our ability to conduct operations in a safe, efficient and effective manner; and (xi) our construction plans and timeframe for completion of such plans.

 

By their nature, Forward-Looking Statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the Forward-Looking Statements in this MD&A. Such factors include, without limitation, those discussed in the “Risks and Uncertainties” section of this MD&A, and those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our latest Annual Information Form dated April 27, 2018 (“AIF”).

 

Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on Forward-Looking Statements. Forward-Looking Statements are based upon certain material assumptions, including those listed above, that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection, including management’s perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other considerations that are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances, including that the factors listed in the foregoing paragraph, collectively, are not expected to have a material impact on the Company. While we consider these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to management, there is no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.

 

Forward-Looking Statements contained herein are made as of the date of this MD&A and are based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such Forward-Looking Statements are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any Forward-Looking Statements, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such Forward-Looking Statements, except as required by applicable law. The Forward-Looking Statements contained in this MD&A are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

 

 


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COMPANY OVERVIEW

General

Cronos Group is a geographically diversified and vertically integrated global cannabis company, with a presence across five continents, whose principal activities are the production and sale of cannabis in federally legal jurisdictions, including Canada and Germany. Currently, Cronos Group sells dried cannabis, pre-rolls and cannabis oils through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels under our medical cannabis brand, PEACE NATURALSTM and our adult-use recreational brands, COVETM and SpinachTM. We operate two wholly-owned license holders under the Cannabis Act (Canada) and its relevant regulations (the “Cannabis Act”), being “License Holders”. Our License Holders are Peace Naturals, which has production facilities near Stayner, Ontario, and OGBC, which has a production facility in Armstrong, British Columbia.

 

We have also entered into six strategic joint ventures, including in Israel, Australia and Colombia, and hold minority interests in cannabis-related companies and License Holders.

 

Cronos Group’s common shares are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (“NASDAQ”) and on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) under the symbol “CRON”.

 

Strategy

Cronos Group is committed to being one of the world’s leading global cannabis companies. In pursuing this goal, we seek to create value for shareholders by focusing on four core strategic priorities:

establishing an efficient global production footprint;

developing a diversified global sales and distribution network;

creating and monetizing disruptive intellectual property; and

growing a portfolio of iconic brands that resonate with consumers.

 

Production Facilities

Facility

 

Location

 

Grow Type

 

Square

Footage

 

 

Estimated

Annual

Capacity

(in kg)

 

Existing Capacity (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peace Naturals – Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4 (2)

 

Stayner, ON, Canada

 

Indoor

 

 

325,000

 

 

 

38,500

 

Peace Naturals – Greenhouse

 

Stayner, ON, Canada

 

Greenhouse

 

 

28,000

 

 

 

1,500

 

OGBC

 

Armstrong, BC, Canada

 

Indoor

 

 

2,500

 

 

 

150

 

Existing Capacity

 

 

 

 

 

 

355,500

 

 

 

40,150

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capacity in Progress

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cronos Israel – Phase I (3)

 

Hadera, Israel

 

Greenhouse

 

 

45,000

 

 

 

5,000

 

Cronos Australia – Phase I (4)

 

Melbourne, VIC, Australia

 

Indoor

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

2,000

 

Cronos GrowCo (5)

 

Kingsville, ON, Canada

 

Greenhouse

 

 

850,000

 

 

 

70,000

 

NatuEra (6)

 

Cundinamarca, Colombia

 

Greenhouse

 

*

 

 

*

 

Capacity in Progress

 

 

 

 

 

 

915,000

 

 

 

77,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro Forma Capacity

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,270,500

 

 

 

117,150

 

 

(1)

Existing capacity is defined as facilities where construction is substantially complete, regulatory approvals required to commence operations have been received and cannabis cultivation has commenced.

(2)

Building 4 is expected to become operational in phases. Currently, Building 4 engages in the cultivation of cannabis, with Peace Naturals having received an amendment to its license to cultivate cannabis in Building 4 on August 31, 2018. It is expected that Building 4 will also engage in processing, extraction, finishing and packaging and shipping activities following receipt of the applicable regulatory approvals or amendments to the Peace Naturals license. While construction of Building 4 is complete, the GMP-grade and industrial-grade kitchen and certain additional cultivation and processing areas are in the process of being equipped and made operational in phases. The research and development areas and certain laboratory areas in Building 4 are in final design phases.

(3)

Cronos Group holds a 70% interest in the cultivation company, and a 90% interest in each of the manufacturing, distribution and pharmacies companies of Cronos Israel (as defined herein).

(4)

Cronos Group owns a 50% equity interest in Cronos Australia (as defined herein).

(5)

Cronos Group owns a 50% equity interest in Cronos GrowCo (as defined herein).

(6)

Cronos Group owns a 50% equity interest in NatuEra (as defined herein). NatuEra is still in the design phase and initial planned capacity is still being finalized.

 

Estimated annual production capacity is generally based on the ratio of:

annual grams harvested, which in turn is driven by yield per square foot per harvest and the number of harvests per year, per

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square foot of cultivation space occupied by the plants immediately prior to harvest.

 

Generally, a facility’s expected yield per square foot and expected harvests per year are consistent with those historically achieved at the Company’s operational facilities. However, with reference to Building 4, management expects an improvement in harvest metrics once fully operational relative to the Company’s other operational indoor facilities, as a result of next generation technologies and best practices incorporated into this newly completed and purpose-built facility.

 

Peace Naturals

Situated on approximately 90 acres of land zoned and licensed for cannabis production, Peace Naturals operates four fully operational production facilities (Building 1, Building 2, Building 3 and a greenhouse (the “Peace Naturals Greenhouse”)) and recently completed the construction of an additional production facility (“Building 4”). Peace Naturals’ production processes are Good Manufacturing Practices (“GMP”) certified under relevant European Economic Area GMP directives by the national competent authority of Germany.

 

On October 31, 2013, Health Canada issued a license to Peace Naturals for activities related to the production and sale of dried cannabis flower under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (Canada) (“ACMPR”), which license has since been amended and supplemented. Peace Naturals’ current license has an effective term from November 1, 2016 to November 1, 2019, and grants Peace Naturals the right to engage in, among other things, the production and sale of dried cannabis flower, cannabis resin, cannabis seeds, cannabis plants and cannabis oil.

 

On January 22, 2018, Peace Naturals received a dealer’s license (the “Peace Naturals Dealer’s License”) pursuant to the Narcotic Control Regulations (“NCR”) and the Controlled Drug and Substances Act (the “CDSA”) from Health Canada for the possession, sale, transportation and delivery of controlled substances under the CDSA, including cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) and cannabidiol (“CBD”). The Peace Naturals Dealer’s License has an effective term from January 29, 2018 to December 31, 2018 and allows Peace Naturals to export medical cannabis extracts, including concentrated oil and resin products, internationally, in accordance with an export permit issued under the Cannabis Act.

 

OGBC

Situated on 30 acres of land, 13 acres of which are zoned and licensed for cannabis production, OGBC’s facility primarily engages in cultivation and processing operations. OGBC currently engages in inter-company bulk transfers of dried cannabis flower to Peace Naturals, which are sold under the PEACE NATURALSTM brand.

 

On February 26, 2014, Health Canada issued a cultivation license to OGBC under the ACMPR, which license has since been amended and supplemented. OGBC’s current license has an effective term from February 28, 2017 to February 28, 2020 and grants OGBC the right to engage in the production and sale of dried cannabis flower. On November 9, 2018, OGBC’s license was continued under the Cannabis Act with an effective term until February 28, 2020.

 

As of October 17, 2018, our License Holders are primarily regulated under the Cannabis Act. The Company expects the Peace Naturals ACMPR and NCR licenses to be continued pursuant to the transition provisions of the Cannabis Act. See “Industry and Market Trends and Regulatory Developments – Transition of Licenses under the Cannabis Act” for further information.

 

Joint Ventures

We have entered into six strategic joint ventures:

NatuEra Joint Venture. In August 2018, the Company announced a strategic joint venture with an affiliate of Agroidea SAS (“AGI”), a leading Colombian agricultural services provider with over 30 years of research, development and production operations and expertise managing industrial scale horticultural operations for export from Colombia. Each of the Company and the affiliate of AGI owns a 50% equity interest in the joint venture, NatuEra S.à r.l. (“NatuEra”). Cronos Group will have three manager nominees on the board of managers of NatuEra, while the affiliate of AGI will have four manager nominees on the board of managers. NatuEra intends to develop, cultivate, manufacture and export cannabis-based medical and consumer products for the Latin American and global markets. NatuEra plans to develop its initial cultivation and manufacturing operations with a purpose-built, GMP-standard facility located in Cundinamarca, Colombia. The facility is currently under design and construction of the facility remains subject to obtaining the relevant permits and other customary approvals. In August 2018, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NatuEra was granted a license to cultivate non-psychoactive cannabis plants for the production of seeds for planting and the manufacture of derivative products. This license has an effective term of five years from August 31, 2018. NatuEra is awaiting the grant of licenses to cultivate psychoactive cannabis and manufacture derivative products therefrom. Commencement of operations at the facility will be subject to obtaining the remaining appropriate licenses under applicable law.

Cronos GrowCo Joint Venture. In July 2018, the Company entered into a strategic joint venture with a group of investors led by Bert Mucci (the “Greenhouse Partners”), a leading Canadian large-scale greenhouse operator. Each of the Company and the Greenhouse Partners owns a 50% equity interest in the joint venture, Cronos Growing Company Inc. (“Cronos GrowCo”), and has

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equal representation on the board of directors of Cronos GrowCo. Cronos GrowCo is constructing an 850,000 sq. ft. purpose-built, GMP-standard greenhouse on approximately 100 acres of land to be acquired by Cronos GrowCo in Kingsville, Ontario. Once fully operational, the greenhouse is expected to produce up to 70,000 kilograms of cannabis annually. Construction of the greenhouse has commenced and completion of the construction, expected in the second half of 2019, is subject to obtaining the necessary funding, the relevant building/occupancy permits and other customary approvals and commencement of operations at the greenhouse will be subject to obtaining the appropriate licenses under applicable law. Cronos GrowCo expects to utilize debt to fund a portion of the facility build-out. See “Company Overview – Production Facilities” for further information on the material factors and assumptions related to the projected production capacity of the greenhouse.

MedMen Canada Joint Venture. In March 2018, the Company entered into a strategic joint venture with MedMen Enterprises USA, LLC (“MedMen”). Each of the Company and MedMen owns a 50% equity interest in the joint venture, MedMen Canada Inc. (“MedMen Canada”), and has equal representation on the board of directors of MedMen Canada. MedMen Canada holds the exclusive license to the MedMen brand in Canada for a minimum term of 20 years. MedMen Canada is currently in the process of obtaining the necessary licenses, permits and retail locations to create a premium MedMen branded retail chain, modelled after the MedMen iconic retail concept in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Manhattan, in provinces where private retail is permitted under applicable law. Commencement of operations will be subject to obtaining such licenses and permits.

Australia Joint Venture. In February 2018, the Company entered into a strategic joint venture in Australia with NewSouthern Capital Pty Ltd. (“NewSouthern”) for the research, production, manufacture and distribution of medical cannabis. Each of the Company and NewSouthern owns a 50% equity interest in the joint venture, Cronos Australia Pty Ltd. (“Cronos Australia”) and has equal representation on the board of directors of Cronos Australia. The Company believes that Cronos Australia will serve as its hub for Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia, bolstering the Company’s supply capabilities and distribution network. The Company is currently reviewing alternative facility designs given current and anticipated market opportunities, which may include an expansion of the previously announced plans for a 20,000 sq. ft. purpose-built indoor facility. Cronos Australia has been granted a medical cannabis cultivation license, a cannabis research license and a manufacturing license by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the Office of Drug Control (the “ODC”). Cronos Australia has also applied for an import license to import PEACE NATURALSTM branded medical products for sale in the Australian market while construction is being completed. Cronos Australia is awaiting the approval of the ODC for the import license.

Israel Joint Venture. In September 2017, the Company entered into a strategic joint venture (“Cronos Israel”) in Israel with the Israeli agricultural collective settlement Kibbutz Gan Shmuel (“Gan Shmuel”) for the production, manufacture and distribution of medical cannabis. Cronos Israel consists of four companies: (i) cultivation (encompassing nursery and cultivation operations), (ii) manufacturing, (iii) distribution and (iv) pharmacies. The Company holds a 70% interest in the cultivation company and a 90% interest in each of the manufacturing, distribution and pharmacies companies of Cronos Israel. Each of Cronos Group and Gan Shmuel has one board member nominee on the board of directors of each of the cultivation, manufacturing, distribution and pharmacies companies, and Cronos Group has the right to nominate a further two members to the board of each company. In the initial phase of construction, Cronos Israel is planning to construct a 45,000 sq. ft. greenhouse that is expected to produce up to 5,000 kilograms of cannabis annually and a 17,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility that will be utilized for analytics, formulation development and research. Construction of the greenhouse and manufacturing facility has commenced and the Company anticipates that construction of the greenhouse will be complete in the first half of 2019 and construction of the manufacturing facility will be complete in the second half of 2019. Commencement of cultivation, manufacturing and distribution operations in Cronos Israel is subject to final inspection by the Medical Cannabis Unit of the Israeli Ministry of Health (the “Yakar”) and the issuance of final cannabis licenses. Until exports are permitted under applicable Israeli law, products from Cronos Israel are expected to be distributed domestically in the local Israeli market. See “Company Overview – Production Facilities” for further information on the material factors and assumptions related to the projected production capacity of the greenhouse.

Indigenous Roots Joint Venture (“Indigenous Roots”). In December 2016, the Company launched a strategic joint venture led by Phil Fontaine, former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. Indigenous Roots will work cooperatively with Canadian First Nations towards building and operating licensed facilities and providing medical cannabis to First Nations communities in Canada. We will own a 49.9% stake in Indigenous Roots upon closing of the investment, which is expected to be led by a First Nation. The Company believes that Indigenous Roots will provide Cronos Group with optionality for nontraditional distribution channels, incremental production capacity without dilution and a strong brand for our portfolio. Indigenous Roots has commanded significant interest, having met with over 100 indigenous communities and leaders across Canada. Indigenous Roots is in the process of finalizing its capital raise. Once completed, Indigenous Roots is anticipated to commence construction of a 30,000 sq. ft. production facility at the premises of OGBC. The Company is awaiting definitive regulatory clarity on provincial distribution frameworks prior to finalization of the capital raise.

 

Minority Investments

We have also invested in and made loans to cannabis-related companies and License Holders. As at September 30, 2018, the Company held a 19.0% equity interest in Whistler Medical Marijuana Corporation (“Whistler”) and minority equity investments in Evergreen Medicinal Supply Inc. (“Evergreen”) and Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy”).

 

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Additional information with respect to the Company’s business is included in the AIF.

INDUSTRY AND MARKET TRENDS AND REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS

Our business and activities are heavily regulated in all jurisdictions where we carry on business. Our AIF contains a description of the regulatory framework applicable to our business as of the date of the AIF. The following provides a description of certain applicable regulatory developments since the date of our AIF as well as a description of the regulatory frameworks applicable to our business in the jurisdictions that we have entered since the date of our AIF.

 

Medical Cannabis Regulatory Framework in Canada

On August 24, 2016, the Government of Canada introduced the ACMPR to govern the production, sale and distribution of medical cannabis and related oil extracts. The ACMPR effectively combined the regulations and requirements of the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations, the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations and the section 56 exemptions related to cannabis oil under the CDSA into one set of regulations. In addition, among other things, the ACMPR set out the process patients were required to follow to obtain authorization from Health Canada to grow cannabis and to acquire seeds or plants from licensed producers to grow their own cannabis. Under the ACMPR, patients had three options for obtaining cannabis:

they could continue to access quality-controlled cannabis by registering with licensed producers;

they could register with Health Canada to produce a limited amount of cannabis for their own medical purposes; or

they could designate someone else to produce cannabis for them.

 

These three options for access to medical cannabis have been continued under the Cannabis Act, which substantively incorporated the regulatory framework of the ACMPR. The new medical regime builds upon the previous requirements to reduce administrative requirements that were identified by patients, patient advocates, and healthcare professionals as being especially burdensome. For example, registered clients may now request the transfer of their medical document from one license holder to another without having to request a new medical document from a health care practitioner. The validity period of the medical document has also been extended by using the date of registration as the first day of the validity period as opposed to the date on which it was issued by the healthcare practitioner.

 

Legalization of Regulated Recreational Cannabis in Canada

On December 13, 2016, the Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation, which was established by the Canadian federal government to seek input on the design of a new system to legalize, strictly regulate and restrict access to cannabis, published its report outlining its recommendations. On April 13, 2017, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts (“Bill C-45”), which proposed the enactment of the Cannabis Act to regulate the production, distribution and sale of cannabis for medical and unqualified adult use. After significant debates at the House of Commons and the Senate, Bill C-45 received Royal Assent on June 21, 2018. On July 11, 2018, the Government of Canada published the final regulations under the Cannabis Act (the “Cannabis Regulations”). These regulations provide more details on the medical and recreational regulatory regimes for cannabis, including regarding licensing, security clearances and physical security requirements, production practices, outdoor growing, security, packaging and labelling, cannabis containing drugs, document retention requirements, reporting and disclosure requirements, the new medical regime and the industrial hemp regime.

 

The Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations came into force on October 17, 2018.

 

The recreational regulatory framework for cannabis production, distribution and sale is a significant new market for the Company’s products. However, it is still uncertain how these developments may impact the medical cannabis market. The impacts may also be negative for the Company and could result in increased levels of competition in the existing medical market and/or the entry of new competitors in the overall cannabis market in which the Company operates.

 

Transition of Licenses under the Cannabis Act

As of October 17, 2018, our License Holders are primarily regulated under the Cannabis Act.

 

The Cannabis Act generally provides that licenses issued under the ACMPR that are in force immediately before the commencement date of the Cannabis Act will be deemed to be licenses issued under the corresponding provisions of the Cannabis Act and any such licenses will continue in force until they are revoked or expire. In particular, a license for production and sale of dried cannabis flower, cannabis resin, cannabis seeds, cannabis plants and cannabis oil under the ACMPR will be deemed to be, as applicable, licenses for cultivation, processing and sale for medical purposes under the Cannabis Act, provided that the License Holder meets certain requirements. The licenses under the ACMPR held by our License Holders are subject to these transition provisions and the Company is expecting to have its licenses continued as licenses to cultivate, licenses for processing and licenses for sale for medical purposes under the Cannabis Act. The License Holders have also applied for and received the necessary excise duty licenses from the Canada Revenue Agency.

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Similarly, the Cannabis Act generally provides that licenses issued under the NCR that are in force immediately before the commencement date of the Cannabis Act will be deemed to be licenses issued under the corresponding provisions of the Cannabis Act and any such licenses will continue in force until they are revoked or expire. In particular, a license for possession, sale, transportation and delivery of cannabis, THC and CBD under the NCR will be deemed to be a license for processing under the Cannabis Act. We expect the Peace Naturals Dealer’s License to be subject to these transition provisions.

 

The Cannabis Act also contains transition provisions that generally provide that an export permit issued under section 103 of the ACMPR or section 10 of the NCR relating to cannabis that is in force immediately before the commencement date of the Cannabis Act will be deemed to be a permit issued under the corresponding provision of the Cannabis Act and any such license will continue in force until it is revoked or expires. Under the Cannabis Act, licenses and permits authorizing the importation or exportation of cannabis may be issued only in respect of cannabis for medical or scientific purposes or in respect of industrial hemp.

 

Pursuant to the Cannabis Fees Order, SOR/2018-198, our License Holders will be subject to certain annual regulatory fees and reporting requirements. The annual regulatory fees allow the Minister of Health to recover the aggregate costs of administering the cannabis regulatory program and are payable annually by certain license holders. The annual regulatory fee is based on a percentage of the license holder’s actual revenue in the previous year from the sale of cannabis less the amount purchased from another license holder subject to the fee, or a minimum flat fee. Specifically, standard cultivation, standard processing and certain medical sales license holders will be subject to a fee of 2.3% of cannabis revenue or $23,000, whichever is higher, in addition to any other fees that may be payable.

 

Provincial Distribution Frameworks for Regulated Recreational Cannabis

While the Cannabis Act and associated regulations provide for the regulation of the commercial production, processing and sale (for medical purposes) of cannabis and related matters by the federal government, the provinces and territories of Canada regulate the distribution, sale and consumption of recreational cannabis, such as distribution and retail licensing, minimum age requirements, places where cannabis can be consumed, and a range of other matters. The governments of every Canadian province and territory have implemented regulatory regimes for the distribution, sale and use of recreational cannabis within those jurisdictions.

 

Regulatory Framework in Colombia

In 2016, Colombia’s Congress adopted Law 1787 with the purpose of creating a regulatory framework allowing the safe and informed access to medical and scientific use of cannabis and its derivatives within the Colombian territory. Law 1787 granted authority to the Colombian government to control and regulate the activities of cultivation, processing, fabrication, acquisition, import, export, transport and commercialization of cannabis and its derivatives for medical and scientific purposes. Law 1787 amended articles 375, 376 and 377 of the Colombian Criminal Code to remove sanctions against the medical and scientific use of cannabis used under a license duly granted by the relevant authorities according to Colombian laws. This amendment was required given that the Colombian Criminal Code expressly provided a general prohibition against the cultivation, conservation or financing of marijuana plantations among other related activities. Based on Law 1787, the Colombian Government-issued Decree 613 of 2017, whereby it defined the different types of licenses that may be granted in respect of permissible activities related to medical cannabis including: (i) cultivation of psychoactive cannabis plants, (ii) cultivation of non-psychoactive cannabis plants, (iii) use of seeds for planting and (iv) manufacturing of cannabis derivatives. Decree 613 also sets out the requirements and criteria for the assignment of quotas for cultivation of psychoactive cannabis plants and manufacturing of cannabis derivatives in favor of licensees and other related activities including the main obligations to be complied with by the licensees.

 

The administration of the law and its related regulations is overseen by several governmental bodies including the Ministry of Health and Social Protection (the “Ministry of Health”), the Ministry of Justice and Law (the “Ministry of Justice”), and the National Narcotics Fund. The Ministry of Health is the entity responsible for granting licenses for the production of cannabis derivatives, while the Ministry of Justice is the entity responsible for granting licenses for the use of seeds for planting, cultivation of psychoactive cannabis plants, and cultivation of non-psychoactive cannabis plants. In addition, the Colombian Agricultural Institute (“ICA”) is the entity regulating the registration, protection and use of cannabis seeds, and the National Institute for Medicines and Food Overseeing (“Invima”) is the entity overseeing the production of medicines for human consumption.

 

The Ministry of Justice established three resolutions, namely:

Resolution No. 577 of 2017, setting forth the rules for the supervision and monitoring of the licenses for the (a) sowing of cannabis seeds; (b) cultivation of psychoactive cannabis plants; and (c) cultivation of non-psychoactive cannabis plants. Resolution 577 also regulates the basis upon which a license may be amended, the security protocol in harvest areas, and production and manufacturing quotas;

Resolution No. 578 of 2017, sets the tariffs applicable to the different processes concerning cannabis licenses, such as applications, modifications, extraordinary authorizations, and allocation of additional production and manufacturing quotas; and

Resolution No. 579 of 2017, defining that small and medium licensed growers are those who grow or cultivate cannabis in an area of

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0.5 hectares or less. In an effort to ensure the sustainability of small-scale growers, holders of cannabis derivative production licenses, except in the research modality, are required to process at least 10% of their assigned annual cannabis quota from a small or medium licensed grower.

 

In addition, the Ministry of Health issued Resolution No. 2891 of 2017 and Resolution No. 2892 of 2017. Resolution No. 2891 establishes the tariff manual for evaluation, monitoring and control applicable to licenses for the manufacture of cannabis derivatives for medical and scientific use. Resolution No. 2892 sets out technical regulations for the granting of a license to manufacture cannabis by-products, including additional obligations of the licensee, grounds for modification of the license, and rules related to production and manufacturing quotas.

 

The first licenses were issued in Colombia in 2016 (under the prior applicable legal regime set forth in Decree 2467 of 2015). As of August 2018, 142 licenses have been issued by the Ministry of Justice for the cultivation of psychoactive and non-psychoactive plants, as well as for the use of seeds. As of September 28, 2018, 73 licenses have been issued by the Ministry of Health for the manufacturing of cannabis derivatives. Colombia’s Congress has not indicated any intention of considering the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis at this time.

 

Regulatory Framework in Poland for Imports

The use and importation of cannabis for medical purposes in Poland is governed by international, European and Polish law, including:

the UN Single Convention;

Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of November 6, 2001 on the Community Code relating to medical products for human use;

the Pharmaceutical Law (Prawo farmaceutyczne, “PrFarm”); and

the Act on prevention of drug abuse (Ustawa o przeciwdziałaniu narkomaniu, “NarkU”).

 

The UN Single Convention sets out general rules on trade and use of narcotic drugs for medical purposes. The import and manufacturing of cannabis plants other than fibrous and dried plant parts for medical purposes became legal in Poland on November 1, 2017, by the amendment to NarkU. The NarkU allowed the marketing of cannabis plants other than fibrous extracts of the plants, resin and medical tincture, while cultivation remains prohibited. Therefore, importation or delivery within the European Union is required to facilitate the availability of medical cannabis in the Polish market. This applies to both forms regulated by NarkU: active substances for manufacturing of pharmaceutical raw material and pharmaceutical raw material.

 

For each of these actions, manufacturing has been defined differently. Manufacturing of an active substance for manufacturing pharmaceutical raw material is defined as fragmentation of dried parts, physicochemical processing (including extraction) and collective packaging, while for raw pharmaceutical material, manufacturing means repackaging of the active substance to smaller packages that are delivered to pharmacies. The final product is prepared and sold by the pharmacies by prescription.

 

In order to market cannabis in the form of pharmaceutical raw material in Poland, the following administrative approvals are required, in accordance with PrFarm:

Marketing Authorization (MA) issued by the President of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocides (Urząd Rejestracji Produktów Leczniczych, Wyrobów Medycznych i Produktów Biobójczych) in a national procedure; and

an import or manufacturing license issued by the Main Pharmaceutical Inspector (Główny Inspektor Farmaceutyczny, “GIF”) which should be attached to the application for marketing authorization.

 

Both administrative approvals are issued in the course of the same process applicable to regular medicinal products. Applications for import authorization are required to include detailed information on the:

applying entity;

cannabis-based product, including its form and presentation;

site; and

scope of import.

 

Import authorizations for an individual medicinal product are typically issued within 90 days of application for an indefinite period of time on the condition that the entity applying for authorization fulfills the requirements of GMP and employs a qualified person for the duration of all importation activities. The granting of the import authorization results in the entry to the Register of Manufacturers and Importers of Medicinal Products kept by GIF.

 

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The importation of active substances for manufacturing of pharmaceutical raw material is subject to other provisions of PrFarm and requires a previous registration on the National Register of Manufacturers, Importers and Distributors of Active Substances kept by GIF. The importer is also subject to GMP and multiple disclosure requirements.

 

Medicinal products, including active substances based on cannabis, are classified as “Rpw” – dispensed on individual physician’s prescription, containing narcotic agents. This classification applies to all medicinal products produced in either factories of pharmaceutical companies or the pharmacies from pharmaceutical raw material. This special category allows for stricter control of the trade of medicinal products containing all narcotic agents and psychotropic substances, including cannabis.

 

Under the applicable regulations, each patient may receive not more than three prescriptions for a period not exceeding 90 days of use in the aggregate. Any such prescription cannot contain any other medicinal products.

 

Exports to Poland by Peace Naturals

Peace Naturals is expected to export to Poland dried cannabis flower under Part 10 of the Cannabis Regulations and pursuant to export permits issued by Health Canada for each shipment. Health Canada requires License Holders to submit copies of valid import permits issued by a competent authority in the country of destination in each application for an export permit. Our Polish strategic distribution partner, Delfarma Sp. Zo.o (“Delfarma”), has submitted applications for the import and marketing authorizations of Peace Naturals medical cannabis products in Poland. Once approved, Delfarma is expected to apply for and obtain import permits from the GIF, and once such import permits are received, Peace Naturals expects to apply for and obtain export permits from Health Canada prior to export to Poland.

 

Restrictions on Business Activities in the United States

The Company currently does not engage in any activities related to the cultivation, possession or distribution of cannabis in the U.S. The Ginkgo Strategic Partnership (as described below) contemplates the performance of research and development (“R&D”) activities in the U.S., in order to produce cultured cannabinoids, in full compliance with all applicable U.S. federal and state laws. From time to time, the Company may have minority interests in non-U.S. cannabis companies (as disclosed in the AIF). Based on what is disclosed publicly by these minority investees, the Company is not aware of any U.S. cannabis-related activities of such minority investees as of the date of this MD&A.

 

Regulatory Framework Applicable to the Ginkgo Strategic Partnership

All R&D work undertaken by Ginkgo pursuant to the Ginkgo collaboration and license agreement will be conducted in compliance with all United States federal laws regarding controlled substances. In the initial phase of R&D, Ginkgo will not be working with any controlled substances under the United States Controlled Substances Act (the “CSA”), and therefore no licenses, permits or other authorizations will be required during this phase. In the second phase of R&D under the Ginkgo collaboration and license agreement, Ginkgo will be working with cannabinoids, a controlled substance under the CSA. Pursuant to the Ginkgo collaboration and license agreement, the commencement of this second phase of R&D is conditional on Ginkgo obtaining all necessary licenses, permits and authorizations required for Ginkgo to legally perform such activities. In particular, Ginkgo must obtain from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (the “DEA”), a DEA Researcher (I) Controlled Substance Registration Certificate and a Researcher Controlled Substance Registration Certification from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health that, when received, will allow Ginkgo to lawfully conduct research involving cannabinoids, including all “coincident activities” authorized by law. Until such licenses, permits and authorizations are obtained, no R&D work involving or resulting in the creation of controlled substances under the CSA will be undertaken. The strategic partnership with Ginkgo will not involve any cannabinoid production activities in the United States beyond what is lawful for a DEA-registered researcher or any cannabinoid production activities in any other jurisdiction in which cannabis is not legalized.

 

Additional information with respect to the Company’s business and applicable regulatory frameworks are included in the AIF.


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QUARTERLY BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS POST QUARTER-END

Revenue increased 186% and kilograms sold increased 213% in Q3 2018 as compared to Q3 2017

Revenue increased by $2.4 million, or 186%, from $1.3 million in Q3 2017 to $3.8 million in Q3 2018, while kilograms sold increased by 350 kilograms, or 213%, from 164 kilograms in Q3 2017 to 514 kilograms in Q3 2018. On a sequential quarter basis, revenue and kilograms sold in Q3 2018 increased 11% and 8%, respectively, over those in Q2 2018. The Q3 2018 increases in revenue and kilograms sold over the comparable prior year period were due to increased production capacity and increased volumes sold through the domestic medical and international channels, as well as initial shipments into the domestic adult-use recreational market. The Company continues to see strong growth in cannabis oil sales, which represented 29% of total revenue in Q3 2018.

 

Establishing an efficient global production footprint

Formed NatuEra, the Company’s cultivation and manufacturing hub for Latin America

In August 2018, the Company announced a strategic joint venture with an affiliate of AGI, a leading Colombian agricultural services provider with over 30 years of research, development and production operations and expertise managing industrial scale horticultural operations for export from Colombia. Each of the Company and the affiliate of AGI owns a 50% equity interest in the joint venture, NatuEra. Cronos Group will have three manager nominees on the board of managers of NatuEra, while the affiliate of AGI will have four manager nominees on the board of managers. NatuEra intends to develop, cultivate, manufacture and export cannabis-based medical and consumer products for the Latin American and global markets. NatuEra plans to develop its initial cultivation and manufacturing operations with a purpose-built, GMP-standard facility located in Cundinamarca, Colombia. The facility is currently under design and construction of the facility remains subject to obtaining the relevant permits and other customary approvals. In August 2018, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NatuEra was granted a license to cultivate non-psychoactive cannabis plants for the production of seeds for planting and the manufacture of derivative products. This license has an effective term of five years from August 31, 2018. NatuEra is awaiting the grant of licenses to cultivate psychoactive cannabis and manufacture derivative products therefrom. Commencement of operations at the facility will be subject to obtaining the remaining appropriate licenses under applicable law.

 

Launched Cronos GrowCo for additional domestic greenhouse production capacity

In July 2018, we announced a strategic joint venture with the Greenhouse Partners, a leading Canadian large-scale greenhouse operator. Each of the Company and the Greenhouse Partners owns a 50% equity interest in the joint venture, Cronos GrowCo, and have equal representation on the board of directors of Cronos GrowCo. Cronos GrowCo is constructing an 850,000 sq. ft. purpose-built, GMP-standard greenhouse on approximately 100 acres of land to be acquired by Cronos GrowCo in Kingsville, Ontario. Once fully operational, the greenhouse is expected to produce up to 70,000 kilograms of cannabis annually. Construction of the greenhouse has commenced and completion of the construction, expected in the second half of 2019, is subject to obtaining the necessary funding, the relevant building/occupancy permits and other customary approvals. Commencement of operations at the greenhouse will be subject to obtaining the appropriate licenses under applicable law. Cronos GrowCo expects to utilize debt to fund a portion of the facility build-out. See “Company Overview – Production Facilities” for further information on the material factors and assumptions related to the projected production capacity of the greenhouse.

 

Continued progress on capacity expansion projects

Building 4. Construction of Building 4, a 286,000 sq. ft. purpose-built indoor production facility built to GMP standards, is complete. Building 4 is expected to become operational in phases. Currently, Building 4 engages in the cultivation of cannabis, with Peace Naturals having received an amendment to its license to cultivate cannabis in Building 4 on August 31, 2018. It is expected that Building 4 will also engage in processing, extraction, finishing and packaging and shipping activities following receipt of the applicable regulatory approvals or amendments to the Peace Naturals license. While construction of Building 4 is complete, the GMP-grade and industrial-grade kitchen and certain additional cultivation and processing areas are in the process of being equipped and made operational in phases. The R&D areas and certain laboratory areas in Building 4 are in final design phases. The first harvest from Building 4 is expected this year and, at full run rate, Building 4 will have a harvest every three days. Building 4 is anticipated to reach its estimated 33,500 kilogram annual capacity run rate in the second quarter of 2019.

Cronos Israel. Construction of the custom-built greenhouse and manufacturing facility, each designed to GMP standards, has begun. The Company anticipates that construction of the greenhouse will be complete in the first half of 2019 and construction of the manufacturing facility will be complete in the second half of 2019. Commencement of cultivation, manufacturing and distribution operations in Cronos Israel is subject to final inspection by the Yakar and the issuance of final cannabis licenses.

 

Developing a diversified global sales and distribution network

Entered the Canadian adult-use recreational market

On October 17, 2018, Canada became the first G7 country and the second country in the world to legalize cannabis sales for adult recreational use. The Company is actively engaged in this distribution channel and is currently selling dried cannabis, pre-rolls and cannabis oils to the cannabis control authorities in Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, which collectively represent over 50% of the Canadian population. The Company expects to secure additional provincial listings as more of its production capacity comes online that will allow the Company to adequately service additional provincial markets.

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Secured Cura supply agreement

In August 2018, Cronos Group announced a supply agreement with Cura Cannabis Solutions (“Cura”), one of the largest cannabis companies in the world by revenues in the first quarter of 2018. Cura signed a five year take-or-pay supply agreement to purchase a minimum of 20,000 kilograms of cannabis per annum from Cronos GrowCo, starting from the end of the calendar quarter following the calendar quarter in which Cura receives all necessary licenses from Health Canada. Cura also expects to build its proprietary, state-of-the-art extraction facility on a parcel of land owned by Cronos Group in the heart of Okanagan Valley, British Columbia.

 

Creating and monetizing disruptive intellectual property

Ginkgo Strategic Partnership

In September 2018, the Company announced a landmark R&D partnership with Ginkgo to produce at commercial scale certain cultured cannabinoids, which are expected to be made at a fraction of the cost of those available through current cultivation methods. Furthermore, these cultured cannabinoids include rare cannabinoids that are economically impractical or nearly impossible to produce at high purity and scale through traditional cultivation practices.

 

If the Ginkgo Strategic Partnership is ultimately successful at developing such cultured cannabinoids, Cronos Group expects to be able to produce large volumes of the target cannabinoids from custom yeast strains by leveraging existing fermentation infrastructure (i.e. breweries or pharmaceutical contract manufacturing operations) without incurring significant capital expenditures to build new cultivation and extraction facilities.

 

The partnership between Ginkgo and the Company will focus on the scalable and consistent production of a wide range of cannabinoids, including THC, CBD and a variety of other lesser known and rarer cannabinoids. These cultured cannabinoid molecules are identical to those extracted from the plants grown with traditional cultivation methods, but are created by leveraging the power of biological manufacturing via fermentation.

 

Pursuant to the collaboration and license agreement, Ginkgo will work with the Company on the R&D of microorganisms capable of producing certain target cannabinoids in a scalable and highly efficient manner. The Company will fund certain R&D and foundry expenses expected to be approximately US$22.0 million, subject to the achievement of certain milestones. In addition, upon Ginkgo’s demonstration that the microorganisms are capable of producing the target cannabinoids above a minimum productivity level, the Company will issue up to approximately 14.7 million common shares in the aggregate (subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments) in accordance with the milestone allocations described below. The common shares allocated were based on the 60-day volume weighted average closing price for the Company’s common shares of US$6.81 as of July 17, 2018, when the letter of intent was executed by both parties. The transaction had an aggregate value of US$100.0 million as of July 17, 2018 assuming all milestones are met. Tranches of these common shares will be issued once each of the target cannabinoids can be produced for less than US$1,000 per kilogram of pure cannabinoid at a scale of greater than 200 liters as follows: THC(A), 20%; CBD(A), 15%; CBC(A), 10%; CBG(A), 10%; THCV(A), 15%; CBGV(A), 10%; CBDV(A), 10%; CBCV(A), 10% (each, an “Equity Milestone Event”). The Company and Ginkgo have targeted three years to reach the Equity Milestone Events for each of the target cannabinoids.

 

The Company will have the exclusive right to use and commercialize the key patented intellectual property related to the production of the target cannabinoids globally. All R&D work undertaken by Ginkgo will be conducted in compliance with all U.S. federal laws regarding controlled substances and Ginkgo is coordinating activities closely with both U.S. federal and state agencies. The Company intends to produce and distribute the target cannabinoids globally and has received confirmation that this method of production is permitted under the Cannabis Act.

 

R&D in the role of, and use of, cannabinoids in skin health

In October 2018, the Company announced it had entered into a sponsored research agreement with the Technion Research and Development Foundation of the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (“Technion”) to explore the use of cannabinoids and their role in regulating skin health and skin disorders. The preclinical studies will be conducted by Technion over a three-year period and will focus on three skin conditions: acne, psoriasis and skin repair.

 

Research will be led by Technion faculty members Dr. David “Dedi” Meiri, Head, Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Cannabinoid Research and Dr. Yaron Fuchs, Head, Laboratory of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, two of the world’s leading researchers in cannabis and skin stem cell research, respectively. Dr. Meiri heads the Laboratory of Cannabis and Cancer Research with vast experience in cannabis and endocannabinoid research. Dr. Fuchs heads the Laboratory of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine with years of experience in the biology of the skin and its pathologies. Development and implementation of the research will be conducted at Technion’s Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Cannabis Research and the Lorry I. Lokey Interdisciplinary Center of Life Sciences and Engineering in Haifa, Israel.

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Growing a portfolio of iconic brands that resonate with consumers

Launched recreational brands COVETM and SpinachTM

The Company has launched two recreational brands for the Canadian adult use market:

COVE™ is a premium positioned brand that was born in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, which is known for producing some of the world’s finest cannabis. COVE™ products are non-irradiated and hand-trimmed using only the best colas of each harvest. By avoiding shortcuts like harsh refining processes, COVE™ is able to maintain the natural balance of the plant across all of the brand’s terpene rich cannabis extracts and brings the highest in quality products to its consumers. The goal of this premium brand is to make each experience a discovery for consumers.

SpinachTM is positioned as a mainstream recreational brand with High Expectations™ geared towards a wide range of consumers that don’t take life too seriously and are looking for entertaining, fun ways to enhance activities. A fun, lighthearted and playful brand, Spinach™ is focused on offering Farm-To-Bowl™ products that bring friends together and make experiences more enjoyable. Get Your Greens™.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Selected Financial Results

The following table summarizes the selected financial results for the periods indicated.

 

($ in 000s)

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

Revenue

 

$

3,760

 

 

$

1,314

 

 

$

2,446

 

 

 

186

%

 

$

10,099

 

 

$

2,471

 

 

$

7,628

 

 

 

309

%

Cost of Sales

 

 

1,666

 

 

 

(690

)

 

 

2,356

 

 

 

(341

%)

 

 

(269

)

 

 

(1,690

)

 

 

1,421

 

 

 

(84

%)

Gross Profit

 

 

2,094

 

 

 

2,004

 

 

 

90

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

10,368

 

 

 

4,161

 

 

 

6,207

 

 

 

149

%

Operating Expenses

 

 

6,971

 

 

 

2,036

 

 

 

4,935

 

 

 

242

%

 

 

16,933

 

 

 

6,434

 

 

 

10,499

 

 

 

163

%

Operating Income (Loss)

 

 

(4,877

)

 

 

(32

)

 

 

(4,845

)

 

 

15141

%

 

 

(6,565

)

 

 

(2,273

)

 

 

(4,292

)

 

 

189

%

Other Income (Expense)

 

 

(42

)

 

 

1,053

 

 

 

(1,095

)

 

 

(104

%)

 

 

164

 

 

 

2,603

 

 

 

(2,439

)

 

 

(94

%)

Income (Loss) before Income Taxes

 

 

(4,919

)

 

 

1,021

 

 

 

(5,940

)

 

 

(582

%)

 

 

(6,401

)

 

 

330

 

 

 

(6,731

)

 

 

(2040

%)

Income Tax Expense (Recovery)

 

 

2,352

 

 

 

(76

)

 

 

2,428

 

 

 

(3195

%)

 

 

1,197

 

 

 

(98

)

 

 

1,295

 

 

 

(1321

%)

Net Income (Loss)

 

 

(7,271

)

 

 

1,097

 

 

 

(8,368

)

 

 

(763

%)

 

 

(7,598

)

 

 

428

 

 

 

(8,026

)

 

 

(1875

%)

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

 

236

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

238

 

 

 

(11900

%)

 

 

240

 

 

 

692

 

 

 

(452

)

 

 

(65

%)

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

 

(7,035

)

 

 

1,095

 

 

 

(8,130

)

 

 

(742

%)

 

 

(7,358

)

 

 

1,120

 

 

 

(8,478

)

 

 

(757

%)

 

Revenue

The following table sets forth revenue, kilograms sold and average sales price per gram by product type for the periods indicated.

 

($ in 000s)

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Kilograms Sold

 

 

Avg. Sales Price / Gram

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Kilograms Sold

 

 

Avg. Sales Price / Gram

 

Dry Cannabis

 

$

2,619

 

 

 

397

 

 

$

6.60

 

 

$

7,954

 

 

 

1,264

 

 

$

6.29

 

Cannabis Oil

 

 

1,073

 

 

 

117

 

 

 

9.17

 

 

 

1,964

 

 

 

208

 

 

 

9.44

 

Other

 

 

68

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

181

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

3,760

 

 

 

514

 

 

 

7.32

 

 

 

10,099

 

 

 

1,472

 

 

 

6.86

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Kilograms Sold

 

 

Avg. Sales Price / Gram

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Kilograms Sold

 

 

Avg. Sales Price / Gram

 

Dry Cannabis

 

$

1,314

 

 

 

164

 

 

$

8.01

 

 

$

2,471

 

 

 

309

 

 

$

8.00

 

Cannabis Oil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

1,314

 

 

 

164

 

 

 

8.01

 

 

 

2,471

 

 

 

309

 

 

 

8.00

 

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Results for Q3 2018 compared to Q3 2017

For Q3 2018, the Company reported revenue of $3.8 million as compared to $1.3 million for Q3 2017, representing an increase of $2.4 million, or 186%. This change was primarily due to:

continued growth of sales to patients of 180 kilograms during the quarter;

continued strong growth in our cannabis oil sales that represent 29% of total revenue in the current quarter; and

commencement of initial shipments into the domestic adult-use recreational market.

 

Results for YTD 2018 compared to YTD 2017

For YTD 2018, the Company reported revenue of $10.1 million as compared to $2.5 million for YTD 2017, representing an increase of $7.6 million, or 309%. This change was primarily due to:

continued expansion in our patient onboarding and strong growth in cannabis oil sales;

increased production capacity and yield development; and

commencement of shipments into the domestic adult-use recreational market.

 

Cost of Sales and Gross Profit

Cost of sales and gross profit for the periods indicated are as follows:

 

($ in 000s)

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

Cost of Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of Sales before Fair Value Adjustments

 

$

1,688

 

 

$

464

 

 

$

1,224

 

 

 

264

%

 

$

4,509

 

 

$

877

 

 

$

3,632

 

 

 

414

%

Gross Profit before Fair Value Adjustments

 

 

2,072

 

 

 

850

 

 

 

1,222

 

 

 

144

%

 

 

5,590

 

 

 

1,594

 

 

 

3,996

 

 

 

251

%

Fair Value Adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Change in Fair Value of Biological Assets

 

 

(1,533

)

 

 

(2,478

)

 

 

945

 

 

 

(38

%)

 

 

(11,108

)

 

 

(5,179

)

 

 

(5,929

)

 

 

114

%

Realized Fair Value Adjustments on Inventory Sold

 

 

1,511

 

 

 

1,324

 

 

 

187

 

 

 

14

%

 

 

6,330

 

 

 

2,612

 

 

 

3,718

 

 

 

142

%

Total Fair Value Adjustments

 

 

(22

)

 

 

(1,154

)

 

 

1,132

 

 

 

(98

%)

 

 

(4,778

)

 

 

(2,567

)

 

 

(2,211

)

 

 

86

%

Gross Profit

 

 

2,094

 

 

 

2,004

 

 

 

90

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

10,368

 

 

 

4,161

 

 

 

6,207

 

 

 

149

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Margin Before Fair Value Adjustments

 

 

55

%

 

 

65

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

55

%

 

 

65

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Margin

 

 

56

%

 

 

153

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

103

%

 

 

168

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of Sales before Fair Value Adjustments / Gram Sold

 

$

3.28

 

 

$

2.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3.06

 

 

$

2.84

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales before fair value adjustments consists of two main categories:

Production costs. These costs are capitalized to biological assets as costs directly attributable to growing the plants to the point of harvest, transferred to inventory upon harvest and recognized in cost of sales when the inventory is sold. These costs include direct costs such as nutrients, soil, and seeds, as well as other indirect costs such as utilities, an allocation of indirect labor, property taxes, and depreciation of equipment used in the growing process.

Processing costs. These costs are capitalized to inventory and then recognized in cost of sales when the inventory is sold. These costs represent post-harvest costs per gram incurred to bring harvested cannabis to its saleable condition, which include drying and curing, testing and packaging, and overhead allocation.

 

Fair value adjustments included in gross profit consist of two main categories:

Unrealized Change in Fair Value of Biological Assets. This line item represents the effect of the non-cash fair value adjustments of biological assets produced in the period, excluding capitalized production costs.

Realized Fair Value Adjustments on Inventory Sold. This line item represents the effect of the non-cash fair value adjustments capitalized to inventory being recognized in the statement of operations as the corresponding inventory is sold.

 

Management believes gross profit before fair value adjustments provides useful information to understand and evaluate operating performance by excluding the non-cash fair value adjustments required by IFRS. It is computed on a consistent basis for each reporting period. See note 6 “Biological assets and inventory” to the Interim Financial Statements for further detail.

 

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Results for Q3 2018 compared to Q3 2017

For Q3 2018, the Company reported gross profit before fair value adjustments of $2.1 million as compared to $0.9 million for Q3 2017, representing an increase of $1.2 million, or 144%. Gross margin before fair value adjustments decreased from 65% for Q3 2017 to 55% for Q3 2018. Drivers of these variances are set forth below:

the increase in gross profit before fair value adjustments is largely driven by a 213% increase in units sold in Q3 2018 over the comparable prior year period and partially offset by a lower overall average selling price due to the commencement of sales into the Canadian adult-use recreational market.

the decline in gross margin before fair value adjustments is driven by the lower average selling price for Q3 2018 and a higher unit cost of sales before fair value adjustments for Q3 2018 as compared to the prior year period due to the incremental costs associated with onboarding new production facilities while actual production output from those new facilities is realized over time. Furthermore, the lower average selling price is attributable to commencement of sales into the adult-use recreation market.

 

Results for YTD 2018 compared to YTD 2017

For YTD 2018, the Company reported gross profit before fair value adjustments of $5.6 million as compared to $1.6 million for YTD 2017, representing an increase of $4.0 million, or 251%. Gross margin before fair value adjustments decreased from 65% for YTD 2017 to 55% for YTD 2018. Drivers of these variances are set forth below:

the increase in gross profit before fair value adjustments is largely driven by the increase in units sold during the period; and

the decline in gross margin before fair value adjustments is driven by a lower average selling price associated with the commencement of sales into the Canadian adult-use recreational market and higher unit cost of sales before fair value adjustments as new production facilities are onboarded with unit output being realized over time.

 

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the periods indicated are as follows:

 

($ in 000s)

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

Operating Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales and Marketing

 

$

598

 

 

$

176

 

 

$

422

 

 

 

240

%

 

$

1,548

 

 

$

306

 

 

$

1,242

 

 

 

406

%

General and Administrative

 

 

4,820

 

 

 

1,066

 

 

 

3,754

 

 

 

352

%

 

 

11,500

 

 

 

4,274

 

 

 

7,226

 

 

 

169

%

Share-Based Payments

 

 

1,223

 

 

 

539

 

 

 

684

 

 

 

127

%

 

 

2,947

 

 

 

1,170

 

 

 

1,777

 

 

 

152

%

Depreciation and Amortization

 

 

330

 

 

 

255

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

29

%

 

 

938

 

 

 

684

 

 

 

254

 

 

 

37

%

Total Operating Expenses

 

 

6,971

 

 

 

2,036

 

 

 

4,935

 

 

 

242

%

 

 

16,933

 

 

 

6,434

 

 

 

10,499

 

 

 

163

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As a Percentage of Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales and Marketing

 

 

16

%

 

 

13

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

%

 

 

12

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and Administrative

 

 

128

%

 

 

81

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

114

%

 

 

173

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share-Based Payments

 

 

33

%

 

 

41

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29

%

 

 

47

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

 

9

%

 

 

19

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

%

 

 

28

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Operating Expenses

 

 

185

%

 

 

155

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

168

%

 

 

260

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Results for Q3 2018 compared to Q3 2017

For Q3 2018, the Company reported total operating expenses of $7.0 million as compared to $2.0 million for Q3 2017, representing an increase of $4.9 million, or 242%. This change was primarily due to:

an increase in professional and consulting fees for services rendered in connection with various strategic initiatives and strengthening the company’s governance and internal controls;

hiring of new employees and bringing on new dedicated functions in procurement, information technology, sales and marketing and operations; and

increase in stock-based compensation associated with stock options issued to employees, directors, and service providers.

 

Results for YTD 2018 compared to YTD 2017

For YTD 2018, the Company reported total operating expenses of $16.9 million as compared to $6.4 million for YTD 2017, representing an increase of $10.5 million, or 163%. This change was primarily due to:

an increase in professional and consulting fees for services rendered in connection with various strategic initiatives, expenditures associated with the company’s NASDAQ listing, and strengthening the company’s governance and internal controls;

an increase in payroll costs associated with building out existing and new functions; and

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increase in amortization of stock-based compensation.

 

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) for the periods indicated are as follows:

 

($ in 000s)

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

Other Income (Expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Income (Expense)

 

$

(62

)

 

$

(22

)

 

$

(40

)

 

 

182

%

 

$

(121

)

 

$

(159

)

 

$

38

 

 

 

(24

%)

Share of Income (Loss) from Investment in Associate

 

 

20

 

 

 

(53

)

 

 

73

 

 

 

(138

%)

 

 

64

 

 

 

363

 

 

 

(299

)

 

 

(82

%)

Gain on Other Investments

 

 

 

 

 

1,128

 

 

 

(1,128

)

 

 

(100

%)

 

 

221

 

 

 

2,399

 

 

 

(2,178

)

 

 

(91

%)

Total Other Income (Expense)

 

 

(42

)

 

 

1,053

 

 

 

(1,095

)

 

 

(104

%)

 

 

164

 

 

 

2,603

 

 

 

(2,439

)

 

 

(94

%)

 

Results for Q3 2018 compared to Q3 2017

For Q3 2018, the Company reported total other expense of $0.04 million as compared to total other income of $1.1 million for Q3 2017, representing a decrease in income of $1.1 million, or (104%). This change was primarily due to the gain recognized in Q3 2017 on other investments as no investments were disposed during the quarter, as well as increased interest income and a small share of income from investment in associate company.

 

Results for YTD 2018 compared to YTD 2017

For YTD 2018, the Company reported total other income of $0.2 million as compared to total other income of $2.6 million for YTD 2017, representing a decrease in income of $2.4 million, or (94%). This change was primarily due to a lower gain on other investment and decreased share of loss from investments in associate company.

 

Income Tax Recovery

Results for Q3 2018 compared to Q3 2017

The Company recorded an income tax expense of $2.4 million in Q3 2018 as compared to an income tax recovery of $0.1 million in Q3 2017. The effective tax rate for Q3 2018 was (48%) as compared to (7%) in Q3 2017. The change in effective tax rate in Q3 2018 is mainly attributable to an increase in deductible temporary differences not recognized, specifically for property, plant, and equipment, share and debt issuance costs, and losses carried forward.

 

Results for YTD 2018 compared to YTD 2017

The Company recorded an income tax expense of $1.2 million in YTD 2018 as compared to an income tax recovery of $0.1 million in YTD 2017. The effective tax rate for YTD 2018 was (19%) as compared to (30%) in YTD 2017. The change in effective tax rate in YTD 2018 is mainly attributable to an increase in deductible temporary differences not recognized, specifically for property, plant, and equipment, share and debt issuance costs, and losses carried forward.

 

Other Comprehensive Income

Other comprehensive income for the periods indicated are as follows:

 

($ in 000s)

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

$

236

 

 

$

(2

)

 

$

238

 

 

 

(11,900

%)

 

$

240

 

 

$

692

 

 

$

(452

)

 

 

(65

%)

 

Results for Q3 2018 compared to Q3 2017

For Q3 2018, the Company reported other comprehensive income of $0.2 million as compared to as compared $0.002 million for Q3 2017, representing an increase of $0.2 million due to the revaluation of Canopy shares.

 

Results for YTD 2018 compared to YTD 2017

For YTD 2018, the Company reported other comprehensive income of $0.2 million as compared to $0.7 million for YTD 2017, representing a decrease of $0.5 million, or (65%). This change was primarily due to the disposition of investments classified as fair value through other comprehensive income. The gain on revaluation of other investments represents only the revaluation of investments held by the Company as at September 30, 2018, which only includes the shares held in Canopy. The remainder of the investments were sold prior to YTD 2018, and thus, there would be no amount in this component of other comprehensive income related to those investments.

 

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Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) for the periods indicated are as follows:

 

($ in 000s)

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

$

(7,035

)

 

$

1,095

 

 

$

(8,130

)

 

 

(742

%)

 

$

(7,358

)

 

$

1,120

 

 

$

(8,478

)

 

 

(757

%)

 

Results for Q3 2018 compared to Q3 2017

For Q3 2018, the Company reported comprehensive income of $7.0 million as compared to income of $1.1 million for Q3 2017, representing a decrease of $8.1 million. The change in total comprehensive income results from the factors described in the immediately preceding section above.

 

Results for YTD 2018 compared to YTD 2017

For YTD 2018, the Company reported comprehensive loss of $7.4 million as compared to income of $1.1 million for YTD 2017, representing a decrease of $8.5 million. The change in total comprehensive income results from the factors described in the immediately preceding section above.

 

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following table summarizes selected quarterly financial information for the last eight quarters.

 

($ in 000s, except per share data)

 

FY 2018

 

 

FY 2017

 

 

FY 2016

 

 

 

Q3

 

 

Q2

 

 

Q1

 

 

Q4

 

 

Q3

 

 

Q2

 

 

Q1

 

 

Q4

 

Sales

 

$

3,760

 

 

$

3,394

 

 

$

2,945

 

 

$

1,610

 

 

$

1,314

 

 

$

644

 

 

$

514

 

 

$

431

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

 

(7,271

)

 

 

723

 

 

 

(1,050

)

 

 

2,063

 

 

 

1,097

 

 

 

175

 

 

 

(844

)

 

 

1,370

 

Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

 

(7,035

)

 

 

762

 

 

 

(1,085

)

 

 

2,025

 

 

 

1,095

 

 

 

187

 

 

 

(161

)

 

 

2,737

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Earnings Per Share

 

$

(0.04

)

 

$

 

 

$

(0.01

)

 

$

0.01

 

 

$

0.01

 

 

$

 

 

$

(0.01

)

 

$

0.01

 

Diluted Earnings Per Share

 

 

(0.04

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.01

)

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.01

)

 

 

0.01

 

 

The Company does not exhibit any material seasonality over its fiscal year. For further information on changes in income statement data, please see “Results of Operations” in this MD&A.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our principal sources of liquidity are cash, availability under the Construction Loan (as defined herein) and proceeds from capital financings. As of September 30, 2018, total liquidity amounted to $72.5 million, comprised of $43.8 million in cash and $28.7 million of additional borrowings available under the Construction Loan (as defined herein).

 

Summary of Cash Flows

Our cash flows for the periods indicated are as follows:

 

($ in 000s)

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

$ Change

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

$ Change

 

Cash used in Operating Activities

 

$

(12,638

)

 

$

2,241

 

 

$

(14,879

)

 

$

(33,267

)

 

$

(3,013

)

 

$

(30,254

)

Cash used in Investing Activities

 

 

(35,925

)

 

 

(11,747

)

 

 

(24,178

)

 

 

(74,211

)

 

 

(18,897

)

 

 

(55,314

)

Cash provided by Financing Activities

 

 

436

 

 

 

21,635

 

 

 

(21,199

)

 

 

139,752

 

 

 

34,981

 

 

 

104,771

 

Net Change in Cash

 

 

(48,127

)

 

 

12,129

 

 

 

(60,256

)

 

 

32,274

 

 

 

13,071

 

 

 

19,203

 

 

Analysis of Q3 2018 Cash Flows

Operating Activities. During Q3 2018, the Company used $12.6 million of cash in operating activities as compared to $2.2 million of cash provided in operating activities in Q3 2017, representing an increase of $14.9 million of cash used. This change is primarily driven by a $2.7 million decrease in net income adjusted for non-cash items and a $12.2 million decrease in the net change in non-cash working capital from $2.7 million in Q3 2017 to ($9.5 million) in Q3 2018.

 

Investing Activities. During Q3 2018, the Company used $35.9 million of cash in investing activities, primarily due to $34.2 million in capital expenditures related to Building 4 construction activities.

 

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Financing Activities. During Q3 2018, cash provided by financing activities was $0.4 million, primarily due to proceeds from the exercise of warrants and options.

 

Analysis of YTD 2018 Cash Flows

Operating Activities. During YTD 2018, the Company used $33.3 million of cash in operating activities as compared to $3.0 million in YTD 2017, representing an increase of $30.3 million. This change is primarily driven by a $3.6 million decrease in net income adjusted for non-cash items and a $26.6 million decrease in the net change in non-cash working capital from $0.1 million in YTD 2017 to ($26.5 million) in YTD 2018.

 

Investing Activities. During YTD 2018, the Company used $74.2 million of cash in investing activities, primarily due to $71.9 million in capital expenditures that were used to fund expansion efforts at Peace Naturals, namely Building 4 and the Peace Naturals Greenhouse.

 

Financing Activities. During YTD 2018, cash provided by financing activities was $139.8 million, primarily due to $136.6 million in net proceeds from the April 2018 Bought Deal and the January 2018 Bought Deal (each as defined herein).

 

Capital Resources

Debt

In August 2017, we entered into a senior secured loan, to be funded by way of multiple advances, for up to $40.0 million in committed capital (the “Construction Loan”) with Romspen Investment Corporation (“Romspen”). Each advance is subject to certain conditions, including, among other things, Romspen’s approval of construction progress. The Construction Loan is secured by a first ranking charge on the real estate of each of Peace Naturals and OGBC. OGBC, Hortican Inc. (“Hortican”), and the Company are also guarantors of the Construction Loan. Under the terms of the Construction Loan, Peace Naturals, OGBC, Hortican and the Company retain the ability to enter into equipment financing arrangements, and the Company retains the ability to raise capital by issuing common shares. Aggregate loan advances are limited to $35.0 million until Romspen receives an appraisal value of the OGBC property of at least $8.0 million. The Construction Loan bears a 12% annual interest rate and carries a two-year term, with a one-year extension option in favor of the Company subject to certain terms and conditions. The Construction Loan contains customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. As at September 30, 2018, we were in material compliance with all covenants contained in the Construction Loan. See note 14 “Construction loan payable” in the notes to the Interim Financial Statements for additional information.

 

As of September 30, 2018, $6.3 million has been funded under the Construction Loan, resulting in at least an additional $28.7 million of additional borrowings available to us under the loan subject to certain terms and conditions, plus an additional $5.0 million in additional borrowings if the OGBC property appraisal value in excess of $8.0 million is completed.

 

Contractual Obligations

The Company has the following contractual obligations relating to debt financing, equipment, vehicle and office leases.

 

($ in 000s)

 

Payments Due by Period

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Less Than

1 Year

 

 

1-3 Years

 

 

4-5 Years

 

 

After 5 Years

 

Long-Term Debt

 

$

6,304

 

 

$

6,304

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Finance Lease Obligations

 

 

171

 

 

 

53

 

 

 

118

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Leases

 

 

725

 

 

 

194

 

 

 

530

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

Purchase Obligations

 

 

28,820

 

 

 

9,607

 

 

 

19,213

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Contractual Obligations

 

 

36,020

 

 

 

16,158

 

 

 

19,861

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

Long term debt obligations relate to the outstanding balance under the Construction Loan due August 2019. Finance lease obligations relate to equipment leases maturing in June 2022. Operating lease obligations relate to office equipment and vehicle leases as well as the Company’s headquarters office space lease that terminates in November 2026. Purchase obligations relate to R&D commitments associated with the Ginkgo Strategic Partnership.

 

Equity

The Company has historically funded operations and financed production capacity expansion primarily through the sale of equity securities. During YTD 2018, we have raised $146.0 million in gross proceeds (not taking into account any commissions, fees or expenses) through two common share offerings:

In January 2018, the Company closed a bought deal offering (the “January 2018 Bought Deal”) pursuant to which the Company sold a total of 5,257,143 common shares at a price of $8.75 per common share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $46.0 million. The bought deal was completed by way of a short form prospectus offering in Canada.

In April 2018, the Company closed a bought deal offering (the “April 2018 Bought Deal”) pursuant to which the Company sold a

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total of 10,420,000 common shares at a price of $9.60 per common share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $100.0 million. The common shares were offered in the U.S. pursuant to the Company’s effective registration statement on Form F-10 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and in Canada by way of a short form prospectus offering.

 

Use of Proceeds

Below is a reconciliation of the manner in which the net proceeds from the April 2018 Bought Deal were used by the Company compared to the disclosure in the Company’s final short form prospectus dated March 29, 2018 (the “March 2018 Final Prospectus”).

 

Disclosure in the March 2018 Final Prospectus

 

Use of Proceeds

$10,000,000 for its proportionate share of capital expenditures relating to construction and operating expenses of Cronos Australia in connection with Phase I of Cronos Australia.

 

The Company has advanced $0.9 million of the net proceeds in connection with construction and operating expenses of Cronos Australia. The remaining approximately $9.1 million of the net proceeds is expected to be used for further allocation to the construction and operating expenses of Cronos Australia and the Company expects to apply such remaining proceeds in the next twelve-month period.

 

 

$5,000,000 to purchase equipment for use in Cronos Israel’s greenhouse and manufacturing facility for Phase I of Cronos Israel.

 

The Company has applied approximately $2.2 million of the net proceeds of the April 2018 Bought Deal to the construction of Cronos Israel’s greenhouse and manufacturing facility, in addition to the $2.0 million applied from the January 2018 Bought Deal.

 

The remaining $2.8 million of the net proceeds is expected to be used for future expenses relating to the construction of the greenhouse and manufacturing facilities for Phase I of Cronos Israel.

 

 

The remaining net proceeds for general working capital purposes, including working capital for the Company’s international operations, and as capital on hand for potential new investment opportunities.

 

The Company has applied approximately $39.4 million of the net proceeds of the April 2018 Bought Deal on general construction costs and equipment for the continued construction of Building 4, the modular lab, and the Peace Naturals Greenhouse.

 

The Company further anticipates an additional $8.0 million in related construction and equipment expenditures associated with the greenhouse and manufacturing facility associated with Phase I of Cronos Israel. The total amount attributable to Phase I of Cronos Israel greenhouse and manufacturing facility is $15.0 million, consisting of $8.0 million identified above along with $5.0 million from the April 2018 Bought Deal, plus $2.0 million from the January 2018 Bought Deal.

 

In addition, $24.0 million of the net proceeds is expected to be used for R&D milestone payments associated with the Ginkgo Strategic Partnership.

 

The remaining net proceeds of $7.9 million (which takes into account the Company’s expenses in relation to the April 2018 Bought Deal) from the April 2018 Bought Deal has been allocated to general working capital.

 

Below is a reconciliation of the manner in which the net proceeds from the January 2018 Bought Deal were used by the Company compared to the disclosure in the Company’s final short form prospectus dated January 18, 2018 (the “January 2018 Final Prospectus”).

 

Disclosure in the January 2018 Final Prospectus

 

Use of Proceeds

$5,000,000 for R&D initiatives, including cannabinoid production research and clinical trials.

 

The Company applied approximately $1.6 million of the net proceeds of the January 2018 Bought Deal to R&D initiatives, including cannabinoid production research and legal and transaction costs, and R&D costs and legal and transaction costs associated with the Ginkgo Strategic Partnership.

 

The remaining approximately $3.4 million of the net proceeds allocated for R&D initiatives in the January 2018 Final Prospectus is expected to be used for ongoing research and milestone payments and foundry access fees associated with the Ginkgo Strategic Partnership and are expected to be applied in 2018.

 

The Company further anticipates an additional $24.0 million in related R&D costs associated with the Ginkgo Strategic Partnership upon achieving certain technical milestones, as well as foundry access fees. The funding for the additional milestone payments and foundry access fees will be allocated from the net proceeds from the April 2018 Bought Deal.

 

 

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$30,000,000 for expanding production capacity, including: (i) the continued expansion of production capacity at Building 4 and the Peace Naturals Greenhouse; and (ii) the construction of Cronos Israel’s production facilities and general working capital for Cronos Israel operations.

 

The Company applied approximately $28.0 million of the net proceeds of the January 2018 Bought Deal for expanding production capacity, including $26.5 million on general construction costs and deposits on equipment for the continued construction of Building 4 and the Peace Naturals Greenhouse and $1.5 million for renovations related to existing facilities at Peace Naturals. An additional $2.0 million of the net proceeds were applied to clearing the land, deposits on the Peace Naturals Greenhouse and equipment relating to Cronos Israel’s production facilities.

 

 

 

The remaining net proceeds for general working capital purposes which may include establishing new international distribution channels in jurisdictions where there is a federal legal framework for medical cannabis and the associated costs of compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

 

The Company applied approximately $3.0 million of the net proceeds of the January 2018 Bought Deal to general working capital and $0.1 million on general working capital for Cronos Israel operations.

 

The Company also applied approximately $3.7 million of the net proceeds of the January 2018 Bought Deal in preparation activities for the domestic adult use market in Canada, including activities related to MedMen Canada, new production equipment for pre-roll formats, product recall insurance, and excise stamp equipment and surety bonds.

 

The remaining approximately $1.3 million of the net proceeds (which takes into account the Company’s expenses in relation to the January 2018 Bought Deal) has been applied to general construction costs and equipment for the continued construction of Building 4, the modular lab, and the Peace Naturals Greenhouse.

 

Below is a reconciliation of the manner in which the net proceeds from the bought deal offering of common shares in November 2017 (“November 2017 Bought Deal”) were used by the Company compared to the disclosure in the Company’s final short form prospectus dated November 3, 2017 (the “November 2017 Final Prospectus”).

 

Disclosure in the November 2017 Final Prospectus

 

Use of Proceeds

$7,000,000 for expanding production at Peace Naturals. This includes general construction costs, the contractor’s management fees, labor costs, material (e.g. structural steel, roofing material, and paneling) and equipment (e.g. irrigation, generators) for the continued construction of Building 4 and Peace Naturals Greenhouse.

 

The Company applied approximately $10.1 million of the net proceeds of the November 2017 Bought Deal plus an additional $0.6 million from operations, for a total of $10.7 million to general construction costs and deposits on equipment for the continued construction of Building 4 and the Peace Naturals Greenhouse.

 

Such amount represents the $7.0 million allocated for such use in the November 2017 Final Prospectus, plus an additional amount equal to approximately $3.1 million from the net proceeds allocated to general working capital purposes in the November 2017 Final Prospectus (including approximately $2.1 million of the net proceeds from the exercise of the November 2017 Bought Deal over-allotment option) and an additional $0.6 million from operations.

 

 

$3,000,000 for R&D initiatives, including product formulation and the purchase of associated production equipment.

 

The Company applied approximately $0.7 million of the net proceeds for R&D initiatives associated with horticultural process productivity and new product formulation.

 

The remaining approximately $2.3 million of the net proceeds allocated for R&D initiatives in the November 2017 Final Prospectus is expected to be used for ongoing research in product formulation and delivery systems, clinical trials, and horticultural process developments and are expected to be applied in the next twelve-month period.

 

 

$3,000,000 for investment in the development of infrastructure for the anticipated distribution of cannabis pursuant to the Cannabis Act, including the development of branding and market positioning.

 

The Company applied approximately $1.8 million of the net proceeds in branding, new packaging, and marketing initiatives for the development of distribution of cannabis pursuant to the Cannabis Act.

 

The remaining approximately $1.2 million of the net proceeds, allocated for investment in the development of infrastructure for the anticipated distribution of cannabis pursuant to the Cannabis Act is expected to be used for costs associated with obtaining distribution licenses in various provinces, and ongoing branding and marketing initiatives.

 

 

 

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The remaining net proceeds for general working capital purposes which may include establishing new international distribution channels in jurisdictions where there is a legal framework for medical cannabis and the associated costs of compliance with Health Canada and other regulatory requirements.

 

The Company reallocated approximately $3.1 million (which does not account for the Company’s expenses in relation to the November 2017 Bought Deal) originally allocated for general working capital purposes in the November 2017 Final Prospectus (including approximately $2.1 million of the net proceeds from the exercise of the November 2017 Bought Deal over-allotment option), plus an additional $0.6 million from operations, for a total reallocated amount of $3.7 million to general construction costs and deposits on equipment for the continued construction of Building 4 and the Peace Naturals Greenhouse. As a result, no net proceeds from the November 2017 Bought Deal were allocated to general working capital purposes.

 

Financial Condition

We currently anticipate that our cash flow from operations, cash and additional borrowings available under the Construction Loan will be sufficient to satisfy our operational cash needs through at least the next 12 months.

 

However, any projections of future cash needs and cash flows are subject to substantial uncertainty. Our ability to fund operating expenses and capital expenditures will depend on, among other things, our future operating performance, which will be affected by general economic, financial and other factors, including factors beyond our control.

 

The Company, from time to time, may need or want to raise additional capital to strengthen its financial position, facilitate expansion, pursue strategic acquisitions and investments, and take advantage of business opportunities as they arise. Although we have been successful in the past in obtaining financing, there can be no assurance that such additional capital will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. If we cannot raise additional funds when we need or want them, our operations and prospects could be negatively affected. See “Risks and Uncertainties” in this MD&A for additional information.

 

SHARE INFORMATION

The issued and outstanding common shares, along with shares potentially issuable, are as follows as of the date indicated below.

 

(Actual shares)

 

As at

November 12, 2018

 

Issued and Outstanding Shares

 

 

 

 

Common Shares

 

 

178,714,423

 

Total Issued and Outstanding Shares

 

 

178,714,423

 

Potentially Issuable Shares

 

 

 

 

Stock Options

 

 

12,862,111

 

Warrants

 

 

25,457,625

 

Total Potentially Issuable Shares

 

 

38,319,736

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Outstanding and Potentially Issuable Shares

 

 

217,034,159

 

 

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

As of the date of this MD&A, we are subject to six ongoing claims for damages. See note 21 “Commitments and contingencies” to the Interim Financial Statements for further discussions on our legal proceedings. We believe that all allegations in each proceeding are without merit and plan to vigorously defend ourselves; accordingly, no provision for loss has been recognized.

 

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

As of the date of this MD&A, we have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

As of the date of this MD&A, we have the following financial instruments: cash, accounts receivable, other receivables, loan receivable, advances to related corporations, other investments, accounts payable and other liabilities, and construction loan payable. These financial instruments were not used in any hedging activities. See note 23 “Financial instruments” to the Interim Financial Statements for the assessment of related risks.

 

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TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN RELATED PARTIES

The Company has engaged in transactions with related parties as follows:

 

($ in 000s)

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

Key Management Compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Employee Benefits, Including Salaries and Fees

 

$

109

 

 

$

99

 

 

$

328

 

 

$

311

 

Professional Fees

 

 

151

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

267

 

 

 

127

 

Stock-Based Payments

 

 

385

 

 

 

539

 

 

 

1,080

 

 

 

767

 

Total Key Management Compensation

 

 

645

 

 

 

694

 

 

 

1,675

 

 

 

1,205

 

 

Key management personnel are persons responsible for planning, directing and controlling activities of an entity, and include executives and non-executive directors. As at September 30, 2018, there were no balances payable to members of key management (December 31, 2017 - $Nil).

 

CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES INCLUDING INITIAL ADOPTION

Change in Accounting Policy

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company made a voluntary change in accounting policy to capitalize the direct and indirect costs attributable to the biological asset transformation. The previous accounting policy was to expense these costs as period costs. The new accounting policy is as follows:

 

The Company measures biological assets consisting of cannabis plants at fair value less costs to sell up to the point of harvest. Production costs related to the transformation of biological assets to the point of harvest are capitalized, which become the cost basis of the biological assets. While the Company’s biological assets are within the scope of IAS 41 Agriculture, the Company applies a similar approach to IAS 2 Inventories in capitalizing direct and indirect costs of biological assets. These costs include direct costs such as nutrients, soil, and seeds, as well as other indirect costs such as utilities, an allocation of indirect labour, property taxes, and depreciation of equipment used in the growing process. The biological assets are then revalued to fair value less costs to sell at the end of the period. Agricultural produce consisting of cannabis is measured at fair value less costs to sell at the point of harvest, which becomes the basis for the cost of inventory after harvest. Gains or losses arising from changes in fair value less costs to sell, excluding capitalized production costs, are included under fair value adjustments within the statement of operations. Upon harvest, capitalized production costs are transferred to inventory and are included in cost of sales when the inventory is sold.

 

The new accounting policy provides more reliable and relevant information to users as the gross profit before fair value adjustments only considers the costs incurred on inventory sold during the year, and excludes costs incurred on the biological transformation until the related harvest is sold. There is no impact of this policy change on gross profit, net income (loss), basic and diluted earnings per share, the statement of financial position, or the statement of changes in equity on the current or any prior period, upon retrospective application. See note 5 “Accounting Changes” to the Interim Financial Statements for the impact of capitalization on both the current and prior period statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

 

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

The IASB has not issued any new standards, amendments to standards, or interpretations that have impacted the Company during Q3 2018. Our adoption of previously issued new standards, amendments to standards, and interpretations are set forth below.

 

Amendments to IFRS 2 Share-based Payments

The amendments to IFRS 2 clarify how to account for certain types of share-based payment transactions. The amendments provide requirements on the accounting for the effects of vesting and non-vesting conditions on the measurement of cash-settled share-based payments, share-based payment transactions with a net settlement feature for withholding tax obligations, and a modification to the terms and conditions of a share-based payment that changes the classification of the transaction from cash-settled to equity-settled. The effective date of these amendments was January 1, 2018. The Company has adopted these amendments as of the effective date and has assessed no significant changes as a result of the adoption of these amendments.

 

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments

IFRS 9 addresses classification and measurement of financial assets and replaces the multiple category and measurement models in IAS 39 for debt instruments with a new mixed measurement model having only three categories: amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income, and fair value through profit or loss. IFRS 9 also replaces the models for measuring equity instruments and such instruments are either recognized at fair value through profit or loss or at fair value through other comprehensive income. The effective date of this standard was January 1, 2018. The Company has adopted this new standard as of its effective date on a retrospective basis

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with the exception of financial assets that were derecognized at the date of initial application, January 1, 2018. The 2017 comparatives were not restated. As a result of the new classification model and measurement requirements under IFRS 9, the Company has elected to classify the available-for-sale investments as fair value through other comprehensive income investments. Under this classification, there is no recycling of gains or losses from accumulated other comprehensive income to profit or loss. Due to the adoption of IFRS 9, during the nine months ended September 30, 2018, a net gain of approximately $0.3 million on the disposal of investments classified as fair value through other comprehensive income was recorded in other comprehensive income rather than profit or loss during the period.

 

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers

IFRS 15 was issued by the IASB in May 2014 and specifies how and when revenue should be recognized based on a five-step model, which is applied to all contracts with customers. IFRS 15 became effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018 with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted this new standard as of its effective date using the full retrospective method of adoption, and has assessed no significant changes as a result of the adoption of this new standard.

 

Under IFRS 15, the revenue recognition model has changed from one based on the transfer of risks and rewards of ownership to the transfer of control. The Company’s contracts with customers for the sales of dried cannabis and cannabis oil include one performance obligation, a promise in a contract with a customer to transfer a good or service. As the transfer of risks and rewards generally coincides with the transfer of control at a point in time, upon shipment or delivery, depending on the contract, the timing and amount of revenue considering discounts, rebates, and variable consideration, recognized from this principal revenue stream has not changed as a result of the adoption of this new standard.

 

New and Revised Standards and Interpretations Issued But Not Yet Effective

IFRS 16 Leases

IFRS 16 was issued in January 2016 and replaces the previous guidance on leases. This standard provides a single recognition and measurement model to be applied by lessees to leases, with required recognition of assets and liabilities for most leases. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted if the Company is also applying IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The Company will adopt this new standard as of its effective date. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this new standard on its unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

IFRIC 23 Uncertainty Over Income Tax Treatments

IFRIC 23 clarifies the application of recognition and measurement requirements in IAS 12, Income Taxes, when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. It specifically addresses whether an entity considers each tax treatment independently or collectively, the assumptions an entity makes about the examination of tax treatments by taxation authorities, how an entity determines taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and tax rates, and how an entity considers changes in facts and circumstances. IFRIC 23 will be effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2019, with earlier application permitted. The Company will adopt this interpretation as of its effective date. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this standard on its unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

ESTIMATES AND CRITICAL JUDGMENTS BY MANAGEMENT

The preparation of these unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates are reviewed periodically and adjustments are made as appropriate in the year they become known. Items for which actual results may differ materially from these estimates are described in the following section.

 

Warrants and options

Warrants and options are initially valued at fair value, based on the application of the Black-Scholes option pricing model. This pricing model requires management to make various assumptions and estimates which are susceptible to uncertainty, including the volatility of the share price, expected dividend yield, expected term of the warrant or option and expected risk-free interest rate.

 

Useful lives and impairment of long-lived assets

Long-lived assets are defined as property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with finite lives. Depreciation and amortization are dependent upon estimates of useful lives and impairment is dependent upon estimates of recoverable amounts. These are determined through the exercise of judgment, and are dependent upon estimates that take into account factors such as economic and market conditions, frequency of use, anticipated changes in laws, and technological improvements.

 

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Impairment of cash-generating units and goodwill

The impairment test for cash generating units (“CGUs”) to which goodwill is allocated is based on the value in use of the CGU, determined in accordance with the expected cash flow approach. The calculation is based on assumptions used to estimate future cash flows, the cash flow growth rate and the discount rate.

 

Income taxes

Income taxes and tax exposures recognized in the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements reflect management’s best estimate of the outcome based on facts known at the reporting date. When the Company anticipates a future income tax payment based on its estimates, it recognizes a liability. The difference between the expected amount and the final tax outcome has an impact on current and deferred taxes when the Company becomes aware of this difference.

 

In addition, when the Company incurs losses for income tax purposes, it assesses the probability of taxable income being available in the future based on its budgeted forecasts. These forecasts are adjusted to take into account certain non-taxable income and expenses and specific rules on the use of unused credits and tax losses. When the forecasts indicate that sufficient future taxable income will be available to deduct the temporary differences, a deferred tax asset is recognized for all deductible temporary differences.

 

Biological assets and inventory

Biological assets, consisting of cannabis plants, are measured at fair value less costs to sell. At the point of harvest, the biological assets are transferred to inventory at fair value less costs to sell. As a result, critical estimates related to the valuation of biological assets are also applicable to inventory. See note 6 “Biological assets and inventory” to the Interim Financial Statements for further detail.

 

Determining the fair value less costs to sell requires the Company to make assumptions about the expected harvest yield from the cannabis plants, the value associated with each stage of the plants' growth cycle, estimated selling price, processing costs to convert harvested cannabis into finished goods, selling costs, and the equivalency factor to convert dry cannabis into cannabis oil. The Company's estimates are, by their nature, subject to change.

 

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

In accordance with National Instrument 52-109 – Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (“DC&P”) and internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”). Management has designed DC&P and ICFR based on the 2013 Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

 

The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to the Company is made known to senior management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and information required to be disclosed by the Company is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation. ICFR is designed, under the supervision of the CEO and CFO, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of the Company’s financial reporting and the preparation of its financial statements in accordance with IFRS.

 

As at September 30, 2018, the CEO and CFO concluded that the designs of DC&P and ICFR were adequate and provided such reasonable assurances.

 

The Company has devoted significant resources and time to design and implement its current ICFR program. The Company continues to engage third party resources specialized in ICFR implementations to enhance its current controls and the associated processes and systems. Additionally, the Company has provided significant human resources to these efforts, including hiring new employees to assist in ICFR activities and training of key process owners. Management has consistently embraced the importance of maintaining a robust ICFR program and is committed to enhancing the current system through continuous improvement and review.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

In the ordinary course of business, we review our ICFR system and make changes to our applications and processes to improve such controls and increase efficiency, while ensuring that we maintain an adequate internal control environment. During Q3 2018, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our ability to certify the design of our internal control over financial reporting.

 

Limitations of Controls and Procedures

Because of its inherent limitations, any DC&P and ICFR system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system is meeting the Company’s objectives in providing reliable financial reporting information in accordance with IFRS. These inherent limitations include, but are not limited to, human error and circumvention of controls and as such, there can be no assurance that the controls will prevent or detect all misstatements due to error or fraud, if any.

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Additionally, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

We are subject to various risks that could have a material impact on us, our financial performance, condition and outlook. These risks could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in Forward-Looking Statements included in this MD&A, our financial statements and our other reports and documents. These risks include but are not limited to, the following risks:

We are reliant on our licenses for our ability to grow, store and sell medical cannabis and other products derived therefrom and such licenses are subject to ongoing compliance, reporting and renewal requirements, including significant regulation under the Cannabis Act as well as various provincial and territorial legislation.

Our ability to continue to grow, process, store and sell medical cannabis and participate in the Canadian recreational cannabis market is dependent on a successful transition of our current licenses from the CDSA to the Cannabis Act, and the maintenance and validity of such licenses.

We operate in a highly regulated sector and may not always succeed in complying fully with applicable regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions where we carry on business.

License Holders, including our License Holders, are constrained by law in our ability to produce and market our products.

The laws, regulations and guidelines generally applicable to the cannabis industry are changing and may change in ways currently unforeseen by us.

Changes in the regulations governing cannabis outside of Canada may adversely impact our business.

The complete legislative framework pertaining to the Canadian recreational cannabis market may not be implemented, or may be implemented in a way that is significantly different from our current expectations, and new guidelines are expected and may provide interpretations or requirements unforeseen by us.

The effect of the legalization of adult-use cannabis in Canada on the medical cannabis industry is unknown, and may have a significant negative effect upon our medical cannabis business if our existing or future medical use customers decide to purchase products available in the proposed adult-use market instead of purchasing medical use products from us.

We may be unsuccessful in competing in the legal adult-use cannabis market in Canada.

The adult-use cannabis market in Canada may become oversupplied in anticipation of, or following the implementation of, the Cannabis Act and the related legalization of cannabis for adult use.

Future clinical research studies on the effects of medical cannabis may lead to conclusions that dispute or conflict with our understanding and belief regarding the medical benefits, viability, safety, efficacy, dosing and social acceptance of cannabis.

Our expansion into jurisdictions outside of Canada is subject to risks.

Investments and joint ventures outside of Canada are subject to the risks normally associated with any conduct of business in foreign countries, including varying degrees of political, legal and economic risk.

If we choose to engage in research and development activities outside of Canada, controlled substance and other legislation and treaties may restrict or limit our ability to research, manufacture and develop a commercial market for our products.

Our use of joint ventures may expose us to risks associated with jointly owned investments.

There can be no assurance that our current and future strategic alliances or expansions of scope of existing relationships will have a beneficial impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We and certain of our subsidiaries have limited operating history and therefore we are subject to many of the risks common to early-stage enterprises.

Our annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 contain a going concern qualification.

Our existing two production facilities in Canada are integral to our operations and any adverse changes or developments affecting either facility may impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may not successfully execute our production capacity expansion strategy.

The cannabis industry and markets are relatively new in Canada and in other jurisdictions, and this industry and market may not continue to exist or grow as anticipated or we may ultimately be unable to succeed in this industry and market.

We are dependent on our senior management.

We may be subject to product liability claims.

Our products may be subject to recalls.

We may be unable to attract or retain skilled labor and personnel with experience in the cannabis sector, and may be unable to

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attract, develop and retain additional employees required for our operations and future developments.

We, or the cannabis industry more generally, may receive unfavorable publicity or become subject to negative consumer perception.

We may not be able to successfully develop new products or find a market for their sale.

The technologies, process and formulations we use may face competition or become obsolete.

Clinical trials of cannabis-based medical products and treatments are novel terrain with very limited or non-existing clinical trials history; we face a significant risk that any trials will not result in commercially viable products and treatments.

We may fail to retain existing patients as clients or acquire new patients as clients.

We may not be able to achieve or maintain profitability and may continue to incur losses in the future.

We may not be able to secure adequate or reliable sources of funding required to operate our business.

We must rely largely on our own market research to forecast sales and market demand which may not materialize.

We may experience breaches of security at our facilities or fraudulent or unpermitted data access or other cyber-security or privacy breaches may cause our customers to lose confidence in our security and data protection measures and we may face risks related to breaches of applicable privacy laws.

If we are not able to comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations applicable to our operations and industry, we may be held liable for any breaches thereof.

We may become involved in regulatory or agency proceedings, investigations and audits.

We may be subject to or prosecute litigation in the ordinary course of business.

We may not be able to successfully manage our growth.

We may compete for market share with other companies, both domestically and internationally, which may have longer operating histories and more financial resources, manufacturing and marketing experience than us.

We rely on third-party distributors to distribute our products, and those distributors may not perform their obligations.

We may not supply the provinces and territories of Canada with our products in the quantities anticipated, or at all.

Third parties with whom we do business may perceive themselves as being exposed to reputational risk as a result of their relationship with us and may, as a result, refuse to do business with us.

Our cannabis cultivation operations are subject to risks inherent in an agricultural business.

Our cannabis cultivation operations are vulnerable to rising energy costs and dependent upon key inputs.

We are vulnerable to third party transportation risks.

We are subject to liability arising from any fraudulent or illegal activity by our employees, contractors and consultants.

We will seek to maintain adequate insurance coverage in respect of the risks faced by us, however, insurance premiums for such insurance may not continue to be commercially justifiable and there may be coverage limitations and other exclusions which may not be sufficient to cover potential liabilities faced by us.

Our debt imposes limitations on the type of transactions or financial arrangements in which we may engage.

We are subject to certain restrictions of the TSX which may constrain our ability to expand our business internationally.

Failure to establish and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting may result in us not being able to accurately report our financial results, which could result in the loss of investor confidence and adversely affect the market price of our common shares.

We are subject to risks related to the protection and enforcement of our intellectual property rights, and may become subject to allegations that we are in violation of intellectual property rights of third parties.

We license some intellectual property rights, and the failure of the owner of such intellectual property to properly maintain or enforce the intellectual property underlying such licenses could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and performance.

Conflicts of interest may arise between us and our directors and officers.

Tax and accounting requirements may change in ways that are unforeseen to us and we may face difficulty or be unable to implement and/or comply with any such changes.

Our financial performance is subject to risks of foreign exchange rate fluctuation which could result in foreign exchange losses.

The inability for counterparties and customers to meet their financial obligations to us may result in financial losses.

Natural disasters, unusual weather, pandemic outbreaks, boycotts and geo-political events or acts of terrorism could adversely affect our operations and financial results.

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The market price for our securities may be volatile and subject to fluctuation in response to numerous factors, many of which are beyond our control.

We are eligible to be treated as an “emerging growth company”, as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, and we cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies will make our securities less attractive to investors.

We expect to incur increased costs as a result of being a public company in the U.S., and our management will be required to devote substantial time to U.S. public company compliance programs.

As a foreign private issuer, we are subject to different U.S. securities laws and rules than a domestic U.S. issuer, which may limit the information publicly available to our shareholders.

We may lose foreign private issuer status in the future, which could result in significant additional costs and expenses to us.

We may require additional capital in the future and we cannot give any assurance that such capital will be available at all or available on terms acceptable to us and, if it is available, additional capital raised by us may dilute holders of our securities.

A substantial number of our securities are owned by a limited number of existing shareholders.

It is not anticipated that any dividend will be paid to holders of Common Shares for the foreseeable future.

Investors in the U.S. may have difficulty bringing actions and enforcing judgments against us and others based on securities law civil liability provisions.

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

 

A more detailed description of certain risks associated with the Company can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in the AIF.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Our Canadian filings, including the AIF, are available on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval at www.sedar.com. Our reports and other information filed with the SEC are available on the SEC’s Electronic Document Gathering and Retrieval System at www.sec.gov.

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cron-ex993_7.htm

Exhibit 99.3

FORM 52-109F2

CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS

FULL CERTIFICATE

 

I, Michael Gorenstein, Chief Executive Officer and President of Cronos Group Inc., certify the following:

 

1. Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of Cronos Group Inc. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended September 30, 2018.

 

2. No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim 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, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.

 

3. Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim 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 interim filings.

 

4. Responsibility: The issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer.

 

5. Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings

 

 

(a)

designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that

 

(i)

material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and

 

(ii)

information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and

 

(b)

designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, 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.

 

5.1 Control framework: The control framework the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuer’s ICFR is Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) (“COSO Framework”) published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

 

5.2  ICFR – material weakness relating to design:N/A.

 

5.3  Limitation on scope of design:N/A.

 

6. Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on July 1, 2018 and ended on September 30, 2018 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR.

 

Date:  November 13, 2018.

 

 

 

_______________“Michael Gorenstein”__________

Michael Gorenstein

Chief Executive Officer and President

 

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cron-ex994_8.htm

Exhibit 99.4

FORM 52-109F2

CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS

FULL CERTIFICATE

 

I, William Hilson, Chief Financial Officer of Cronos Group Inc., certify the following:

 

1. Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of Cronos Group Inc. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended September 30, 2018.

 

2. No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim 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, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.

 

3. Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim 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 interim filings.

 

4. Responsibility: The issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as those terms are defined in National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings, for the issuer.

 

5. Design: Subject to the limitations, if any, described in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I have, as at the end of the period covered by the interim filings

 

 

(a)

designed DC&P, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that

 

(i)

material information relating to the issuer is made known to us by others, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared; and

 

(ii)

information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted by it under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and

 

(b)

designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, 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.

 

5.1 Control framework: The control framework the issuer’s other certifying officer(s) and I used to design the issuer’s ICFR is Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) (“COSO Framework”) published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

 

5.2  ICFR – material weakness relating to design:N/A.

 

5.3  Limitation on scope of design:N/A.

 

6. Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on July 1, 2018 and ended on September 30, 2018 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR.

 

Date:  November 13, 2018.

 

 

 

_______________“William Hilson”__________

William Hilson

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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