Exhibit | Description |
99.1 | |
99.2 | |
99.3 | |
99.4 |
CRONOS GROUP INC. | |
(Registrant) | |
By: | /s/ Michael Gorenstein |
Name: | Michael Gorenstein |
Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Cronos Group Inc. |
Amended and Restated Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements |
For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018 |
Amended and Restated Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position | |
Amended and Restated Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |
Amended and Restated Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity | |
Amended and Restated Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |
Notes to the Amended and Restated Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements |
Cronos Group Inc. |
Amended and Restated Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position |
As at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 |
(in thousands of CDN $) |
Notes | As at March 31, 2019 (Restated - Note 27) | As at December 31, 2018 | ||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 22(a) | $ | 2,418,277 | $ | 32,634 | |||||
Interest receivable | 22(a) | 3,130 | - | |||||||
Accounts receivable | 22(a) | 2,761 | 4,163 | |||||||
Sales taxes receivable | 5,240 | 3,419 | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 5,092 | 4,190 | ||||||||
Biological assets | 5 | 11,506 | 9,074 | |||||||
Inventory | 5 | 25,082 | 11,584 | |||||||
Total current assets | 2,471,088 | 65,064 | ||||||||
Advances to joint ventures | 6(a) | 21,920 | 6,395 | |||||||
Net investments in equity accounted investees | 6(b) | 2,185 | 4,038 | |||||||
Other investments | 7,22(c) | 300 | 705 | |||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 8 | 184,570 | 171,720 | |||||||
Right-of-use assets | 3(a),11(a) | 1,875 | 171 | |||||||
Intangible assets | 9(a) | 11,087 | 11,234 | |||||||
Goodwill | 9(b) | 1,792 | 1,792 | |||||||
Total assets | $ | 2,694,817 | $ | 261,119 | ||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||
Bank indebtedness | 22(b) | $ | 422 | $ | - | |||||
Accounts payable and other liabilities | 22(b) | 41,896 | 15,372 | |||||||
Holdbacks payable | 22(b) | 8,482 | 7,887 | |||||||
Government remittances payable | 22(b) | 1,313 | 1,123 | |||||||
Current portion of lease obligations | 11,22(b) | 134 | 41 | |||||||
Derivative liabilities | 13,22(b) | 1,664,275 | - | |||||||
Construction loan payable | 12,22(b) | - | 20,951 | |||||||
Total current liabilities | 1,716,522 | 45,374 | ||||||||
Lease obligations | 11,22(b) | 1,827 | 119 | |||||||
Due to non-controlling interests | 10,22(b) | 2,247 | 2,136 | |||||||
Deferred income tax liability | 20 | 3,996 | 1,850 | |||||||
Total liabilities | 1,724,592 | 49,479 | ||||||||
Shareholders' equity | ||||||||||
Share capital | 14(a) | 556,930 | 225,500 | |||||||
Warrants | 15(a) | 845 | 1,548 | |||||||
Stock options | 15(b) | 6,631 | 6,241 | |||||||
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | 404,774 | (22,715 | ) | |||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 1,049 | 930 | ||||||||
Total equity attributable to shareholders of Cronos Group | 970,229 | 211,504 | ||||||||
Non-controlling interests | 10 | (4 | ) | 136 | ||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 970,225 | 211,640 | ||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 2,694,817 | $ | 261,119 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | 19 | |||||||||
Subsequent events | 25 | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements | ||||||||||
Approved on behalf of the Board of Directors: | ||||||||||
"Michael Gorenstein" | "James Rudyk" | |||||||||
Director | Director |
Cronos Group Inc. |
Amended and Restated Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018 |
(in thousands of CDN $, except share and per share amounts) |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||
Notes | 2019 (Restated - Note 27) | 2018 | ||||||||
Gross revenue | 16 | $ | 4,509 | $ | 2,945 | |||||
Excise taxes | (515 | ) | - | |||||||
Net revenue | 3,994 | 2,945 | ||||||||
Cost of sales | ||||||||||
Cost of sales before fair value adjustments | 4(b) | 1,927 | 1,567 | |||||||
Gross profit before fair value adjustments | 2,067 | 1,378 | ||||||||
Fair value adjustments | ||||||||||
Unrealized change in fair value of biological assets | 4(b) | (13,553 | ) | (2,744 | ) | |||||
Realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the period | 4(b) | 2,403 | 2,194 | |||||||
Total fair value adjustments | (11,150 | ) | (550 | ) | ||||||
Gross profit | 13,217 | 1,928 | ||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 1,500 | 586 | ||||||||
Research and development | 1,557 | - | ||||||||
General and administrative | 9,611 | 2,461 | ||||||||
Share-based payments | 15(b),18 | 737 | 774 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 8,9(a),11(a) | 470 | 285 | |||||||
Total operating expenses | 13,875 | 4,106 | ||||||||
Operating loss | (658 | ) | (2,178 | ) | ||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||||
Interest income (expense) | 2,720 | (22 | ) | |||||||
Financing costs | 12,13 | (29,561 | ) | - | ||||||
Gain on revaluation of derivative liabilities | 13 | 436,383 | - | |||||||
Share of income (loss) from investments in equity accounted investees | 6 | (264 | ) | 41 | ||||||
Gain on disposal of Whistler | 6 | 20,606 | - | |||||||
Gain on other investments | 7 | 924 | 221 | |||||||
Total other income | 430,808 | 240 | ||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 430,150 | (1,938 | ) | |||||||
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) | 20 | 2,182 | (888 | ) | ||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 427,968 | $ | (1,050 | ) | |||||
Net income (loss) attributable to: | ||||||||||
Cronos Group | $ | 428,104 | $ | (1,050 | ) | |||||
Non-controlling interests | 10 | (136 | ) | - | ||||||
$ | 427,968 | $ | (1,050 | ) | ||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||
Gain (loss) on revaluation and disposal of other investments, net of tax | 7,20 | $ | 103 | $ | (35 | ) | ||||
Foreign exchange gain on translation of foreign operations | 2(d),10 | 16 | - | |||||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 119 | (35 | ) | |||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | 428,087 | $ | (1,085 | ) | |||||
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to: | ||||||||||
Cronos Group | $ | 428,223 | $ | (1,085 | ) | |||||
Non-controlling interests | 10 | (136 | ) | - | ||||||
$ | 428,087 | $ | (1,085 | ) | ||||||
Earnings (loss) per share | ||||||||||
Basic | 17 | $ | 1.96 | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||||
Diluted | 17 | $ | 0.48 | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||||
Weighted average number of outstanding shares | ||||||||||
Basic | 17 | 218,949,590 | 157,054,891 | |||||||
Diluted | 17 | 271,086,575 | 157,054,891 | |||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements |
Cronos Group Inc. |
Amended and Restated Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity |
For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018 |
(in thousands of CDN $, except number of share amounts) |
Share-based reserve | Retained earnings | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notes | Number of shares | Share capital | Shares to be issued | Warrants | Stock options | (accumulated deficit) (Restated - Note 27) | Accumulated other comprehensive income | Non- controlling interests | Total (Restated - Note 27) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2019 as previously reported | 178,720,022 | $ | 225,500 | $ | - | $ | 1,548 | $ | 6,241 | $ | (22,715 | ) | $ | 930 | $ | 136 | $ | 211,640 | |||||||||||||||||
Adoption of IFRS 16 | 3(a) | - | - | - | - | - | (68 | ) | - | (4 | ) | (72 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2019 as restated | 178,720,022 | 225,500 | - | 1,548 | 6,241 | (22,783 | ) | 930 | 132 | 211,568 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued | 14(a) | 149,831,154 | 334,099 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 334,099 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share issuance costs | - | (4,901 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | - | (4,901 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants exercised | 15(a) | 4,390,961 | 1,884 | - | (703 | ) | - | - | - | - | 1,181 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vesting of options | 15(b) | - | - | - | - | 737 | - | - | - | 737 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Options exercised | 15(b) | 375 | 2 | - | - | (1 | ) | - | - | - | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share appreciation rights exercised | 15(b) | 77,865 | 346 | - | - | (346 | (547 | ) | - | - | (547 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | - | - | - | - | - | 428,104 | - | (136 | ) | 427,968 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - | - | 119 | - | 119 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2019 | 333,020,377 | $ | 556,930 | $ | - | $ | 845 | $ | 6,631 | $ | 404,774 | $ | 1,049 | $ | (4 | ) | $ | 970,225 | |||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2018 | 149,360,603 | $ | 83,559 | $ | - | $ | 3,364 | $ | 2,289 | $ | (3,724 | ) | $ | 880 | $ | - | $ | 86,368 | |||||||||||||||||
Shares issued | 14(a) | 5,257,143 | 46,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 46,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share issuance costs | - | (3,081 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | - | (3,081 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares to be issued | 14(b) | - | 961 | - | - | - | - | - | 961 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants exercised | 15(a) | 6,972,479 | 1,966 | - | (686 | ) | - | - | - | - | 1,280 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vesting of options | 15(b) | - | - | - | - | 774 | - | - | - | 774 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Options exercised | 15(b) | 42,256 | 106 | - | - | (33 | ) | - | - | - | 73 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | (1,050 | ) | - | - | (1,050 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | (35 | - | (35 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2018 | 161,632,481 | $ | 128,550 | $ | 961 | $ | 2,678 | $ | 3,030 | $ | (4,774 | ) | $ | 845 | $ | - | $ | 131,290 | |||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements |
Cronos Group Inc. |
Amended and Restated Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018 |
(in thousands of CDN $) |
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||
Notes | 2019 (Restated - Note 27) | 2018 | |||||||
Operating activities | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 427,968 | $ | (1,050 | ) | ||||
Items not affecting cash and cash equivalents: | |||||||||
Unrealized change in fair value of biological assets | 4(b) | (13,553 | ) | (2,744 | ) | ||||
Realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the period | 4(b) | 2,403 | 2,194 | ||||||
Share-based payments | 15(b),18 | 737 | 774 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 8,9(a),11(a) | 470 | 285 | ||||||
Depreciation relieved on inventory sold | 235 | 169 | |||||||
Share of loss (income) from investments in equity accounted investees | 6 | 264 | (41 | ) | |||||
Gain on disposal of Whistler | 6 | (20,606 | ) | - | |||||
Gain on other investments | 7 | (924 | ) | (221 | |||||
Gain on revaluation of derivative liabilities | 13 | (436,383 | ) | - | |||||
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) | 20 | 2,182 | (888 | ) | |||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 67 | (16 | ) | ||||||
Net changes in non-cash working capital | 21 | 18,739 | (12,212 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents used in operating activities | (18,401 | ) | (13,750 | ||||||
Investing activities | |||||||||
Investments in equity accounted investees | 6 | (2,200 | ) | - | |||||
Advances to joint ventures | 6 | (15,812 | ) | - | |||||
Proceeds from sale of other investments | 7 | 26,078 | 687 | ||||||
Payment to exercise ABcann warrants | 7 | - | (113 | ) | |||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | 8 | (13,454 | ) | (7,642 | ) | ||||
Purchase of intangible assets | 9(a) | (51 | ) | (131 | ) | ||||
Advance to Cronos Israel | 2(a),10 | - | (926 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities | (5,439 | ) | (8,125 | ) | |||||
Financing activities | |||||||||
Increase in bank indebtedness | 422 | - | |||||||
Advance from non-controlling interests | 10 | 111 | - | ||||||
Repayment of lease obligations | 11 | (32 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||
Repayment of construction loan payable | 12 | (21,311 | ) | - | |||||
Payment of accrued interest on construction loan payable | 12 | (121 | ) | (185 | ) | ||||
Advance under Credit Facility | 12 | 65,000 | - | ||||||
Repayment of Credit Facility | 12 | (65,000 | ) | - | |||||
Proceeds from Altria Investment | 13,14(a) | 2,434,757 | - | ||||||
Proceeds from share issuance | 14(a) | - | 46,000 | ||||||
Share issuance costs | (4,901 | ) | (3,081 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from shares to be issued | 14(b) | - | 961 | ||||||
Proceeds from exercise of warrants and options | 15(a),(b) | 1,182 | 1,353 | ||||||
Withholding taxes paid on share appreciation rights | 15(b) | (547 | ) | - | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents provided by financing activities | 2,409,560 | 45,035 | |||||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 2,385,720 | 23,160 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period | 32,634 | 9,208 | |||||||
Effects of foreign exchange on cash | (77 | ) | - | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period | $ | 2,418,277 | $ | 32,368 | |||||
Supplemental cash flow information | |||||||||
Interest paid | $ | 675 | $ | 307 | |||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements |
1. | Nature of business |
Cronos Group Inc. ("Cronos Group" or the "Company") was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario). Cronos Group is a public corporation, with its head office located at 720 King Street West, Suite 320, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2T3. The Company's common shares are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market and on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") under the ticker symbol ("CRON"). | |
Cronos Group is an innovative global cannabinoid company, with international production and distribution across five continents. The Company is engaged in the cultivation, manufacturing, and marketing of cannabis and cannabis-derived products for the medical and adult-use markets. Cronos Group is committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos Group is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos Group’s brand portfolio includes PEACE NATURALS™, a global health and wellness brand, and two adult-use brands, COVE™ and Spinach™. The Company operates two wholly-owned license holders ("License Holders") under the Cannabis Act (Canada) and its relevant regulations (the "Cannabis Act"). 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. | |
Cronos Group has also established five strategic joint ventures in Canada, Israel, Australia, and Colombia, and holds minority interests in cannabis-related companies and License Holders. One of these strategic joint ventures is considered a subsidiary for financial reporting purposes, refer to Note 2(a). |
2. | Basis of presentation | |||
These amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the amended and restated 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, 2018, except for the adoption of new standards effective as of January 1, 2019. The Company has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective. The Company applied, as of January 1, 2019, International Financial Reporting Standard ("IFRS") 16, Leases and Interpretation of the IFRS Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") 23, Uncertainty over income tax treatments. As required by IAS 34, the nature and effect of these changes are disclosed in Note 3. | ||||
These amended and restated 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 for annual financial statements. Accordingly, these amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's December 31, 2018 audited annual consolidated financial statements and notes. | ||||
These amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors (the "Board") on March 29, 2020. | ||||
2. | Basis of presentation (continued) |
(a) | Basis of consolidation | ||||
These amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cronos Group Inc. and its subsidiaries, summarized in the following chart: |
Subsidiaries | Jurisdiction of incorporation | Incorporation date | Ownership interest | |||
Hortican Inc. ("Hortican") | Canada | January 17, 2013 | 100% | |||
Peace Naturals | Canada | November 21, 2012 | 100% | |||
OGBC | Canada | March 15, 2013 | 100% | |||
Cronos Canada Holdings Inc. | Canada | March 13, 2018 | 100% | |||
Cronos Global Holdings Inc. | Canada | April 25, 2017 | 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. Pharmacies Ltd. (i) | Israel | February 15, 2018 | 90% | |||
Cronos Labs Ltd. ("Cronos Device Labs") | Israel | March 14, 2019 | 100% | |||
Cronos Group Celtic Holdings Ltd. | Ireland | February 6, 2018 | 100% | |||
Cronos Malta Holdings Ltd. | Malta | October 25, 2018 | 100% | |||
(i) | These Israeli entities are collectively referred to as "Cronos Israel". |
In the amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss) are attributed to the equity holders of the Company and to the non-controlling interests. Non-controlling interests in the equity of Cronos Israel are presented separately in the shareholders' equity section of the amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of financial position and the amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of changes in equity. | |||||
(b) | Investments in equity accounted investees | ||||
Investees in which the Company has significant influence or joint control are accounted for using the equity method. The Company's interests in equity accounted investees as at March 31, 2019 are summarized in the following chart. |
Equity accounted investees | Jurisdiction of incorporation | Ownership interest | |
Cronos Australia Limited ("Cronos Australia") | Australia | 50% | |
MedMen Canada Inc. ("MedMen Canada") | Canada | 50% | |
Cronos Growing Company Inc. ("Cronos GrowCo") | Canada | 50% | |
NatuEra S.à r.l | Luxembourg | 50% |
As at December 31, 2018, the Company held a 19% ownership interest in Whistler Medical Marijuana Company ("Whistler"). During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company divested of its investment in Whistler. | |||||
(c) | Basis of measurement | ||||
Apart from biological assets, other investments, and derivative liabilities, which are measured at fair value, the amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been presented and prepared on the basis of historical cost. |
2. | Basis of presentation (continued) |
(d) | Functional and presentation currency |
These amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the functional currency of the Company. The functional currency of all subsidiaries is the national currency of the respective jurisdiction of incorporation. Refer to Note 2(a). |
3. | Adoption of new accounting pronouncements | ||||||
(a) | IFRS 16, Leases | ||||||
IFRS 16 was issued in January 2016 and replaces the previous guidance on leases, predominantly IAS 17, Leases. The Company has applied IFRS 16 with an initial application date of January 1, 2019, in accordance with the transitional provisions specified in IFRS 16. As a result, the Company has changed its accounting policy for lease contracts as detailed below. The Company has applied the following practical expedients: | |||||||
(i) | The Company applied the simplified transition approach and did not restate comparative information. As a result, the Company recognized the cumulative effect of initially applying IFRS 16 as an adjustment to the accumulated deficit as at January 1, 2019. | ||||||
(ii) | On transition to IFRS 16, the Company elected to apply the practical expedient to grandfather the assessment of which transactions are leases. The Company applied IFRS 16 only to contracts that were previously identified as leases. Contracts that were not identified as leases under IAS 17, and IFRIC 4, Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease, were not reassessed for whether there is a lease. The Company applied the definition of a lease under IFRS 16 to contracts entered into or changed on or after January 1, 2019. | ||||||
In accordance with the practical expedients applied, the Company has recognized lease liabilities and right-of-use assets at the date of initial application for leases previously classified as operating leases in accordance with IAS 17. The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases (lease term of 12 months or less) and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value. The Company has elected to measure the right-of-use assets at the carrying amount as if IFRS 16 had been applied since the commencement date, discounted using the Company's incremental borrowing rate at the date of initial application. For the lease previously classified as a finance lease under IAS 17, the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset and the lease liability at the date of initial application is equal to the carrying amount of the leased asset and lease liability immediately before the date of initial application. |
The following table summarizes the impacts of adopting IFRS 16 on the Company's amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements as at the date of initial application: | |||||||
As at January 1, 2019 | As previously reported under IAS 17 | Adjustments (i) | As restated under IFRS 16 | ||||||||
Right-of-use assets | $ | 217 | $ | 1,890 | $ | 2,107 | |||||
Accumulated depreciation | 46 | 144 | 190 | ||||||||
Current lease liabilities | 41 | 303 | 344 | ||||||||
Non-current lease liabilities | 119 | 1,515 | 1,634 | ||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (22,715 | ) | (68 | ) | (22,783 | ) | |||||
Non-controlling interests | 136 | (4 | ) | 132 |
(i) | The adjustments are due to the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease obligations for lease contracts previously classified as operating leases under IAS 17 prior to the date of initial application. The weighted average incremental borrowing rate applied to the lease liabilities recognized at the date of initial application is 12%. There would be no difference between the discounted value of the operating lease commitments disclosed at December 31, 2018 and the adjustments above. Furthermore, there were no onerous lease contracts that would have required an adjustment to the right-of-use assets at the date of initial application. |
3. | Adoption of new accounting pronouncements (continued) |
(a) | IFRS 16, Leases (continued) |
The following is the Company's policy for accounting for lease contracts in accordance with IFRS 16: | |||||||
At the inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the commencement date of the lease. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset, less any lease incentives received. The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term. In addition, the right-of-use assets are adjusted for impairment losses, if any. The estimated useful lives and recoverable amounts of right-of-use assets are determined on the same basis as those of property and equipment. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company's incremental borrowing rate. The lease liability is subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases (lease term of 12 months or less) and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value. The Company recognizes the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. |
(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 became effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with earlier application permitted. The Company has adopted this interpretation as of its effective date and has assessed no significant impact as a result of the adoption of this interpretation. |
4. | Accounting changes | |||||||
(a) | Change in estimate | |||||||
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company revised its estimate of the useful life of the Health Canada licenses, and assessed that the licenses have an estimated useful life equal to the remaining useful life of the corresponding facilities described in Note 9(a). Previously, the Company estimated that the Health Canada Licenses had an indefinite life. 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 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 period, 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 amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated statement of financial position, or the amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated statement of changes in equity on the current or any prior period, upon retrospective application |
4. | Accounting changes (continued) |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||
Original accounting policy (Restated - Note 27) | New accounting policy (Restated - Note 27) | Original accounting policy | New accounting policy | |||||||||||||
Amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales before fair value adjustments | $ | 627 | $ | 1,927 | $ | 521 | $ | 1,567 | ||||||||
Production costs | 3,338 | - | 1,714 | - | ||||||||||||
Total cost of sales | 3,965 | 1,927 | 2,235 | 1,567 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit before fair value adjustments | 29 | 2,067 | 710 | 1,378 | ||||||||||||
Fair value adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
Unrealized change in fair value of biological assets | (16,891 | ) | (13,553 | ) | (4,458 | ) | (2,744 | ) | ||||||||
Realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the period | 3,703 | 2,403 | 3,240 | 2,194 | ||||||||||||
Total fair value adjustments | (13,188 | ) | (11,150 | ) | (1,218 | ) | (550 | ) | ||||||||
Gross profit | $ | 13,217 | $ | 13,217 | $ | 1,928 | $ | 1,928 |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 | |||||||||||
Original accounting policy (Restated - Note 27) | New accounting policy (Restated - Note 27) | Original accounting policy | New accounting policy | |||||||||
Amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated statement of cash flows | ||||||||||||
Operating activities | ||||||||||||
Items not affecting cash: | ||||||||||||
Unrealized change in fair value of biological assets | $ | (16,891) | $ | (13,553) | $ | (4,458) | $ | (2,744) | ||||
Realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the period | 3,703 | 2,403 | 3,240 | 2,194 | ||||||||
Net changes in non-cash working capital: | ||||||||||||
Biological assets | 15,033 | 11,695 | 3,740 | 2,026 | ||||||||
Inventory | (17,144 | ) | (15,814) | (3,802) | (2,756) | |||||||
Net effect on cash flows used in operating activities | $ | (15,269) | $ | (15,269) | $ | (1,280) | $ | (1,280) |
5. | Biological assets and inventory | |||||||||||
(a) | Biological assets | |||||||||||
The Company's biological assets consist of cannabis plants. The changes in the carrying amounts of the biological assets are as follows: |
5. | Biological assets and inventory (continued) |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2019 (Note 4) | 2018 (Note 4) | |||||||
Biological assets - beginning of period | $ | 9,074 | $ | 3,722 | ||||
Capitalization of production costs | 3,338 | 1,714 | ||||||
Unrealized change in fair value of biological assets | 13,553 | 2,744 | ||||||
Transferred to inventory upon harvest | (14,459 | ) | (3,690 | ) | ||||
Biological assets - end of period | $ | 11,506 | $ | 4,490 |
As at March 31, 2019, the Company has 67,635 plants classified as biological assets which are expected to ultimately yield 6,155 kg of dry cannabis (December 31, 2018 - 46,004 plants which were expected to ultimately yield 6,303 kg of dry cannabis). |
The Company measures its biological assets at fair value less costs to sell. This valuation is based on the expected harvest yield (on a grams per plant basis) for plants currently being cultivated, adjusted for the expected net 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 the fair value of each cannabis plant on a straight-line basis over the expected growing cycle. As at March 31, 2019, the plants were on average 5 weeks into the growing cycle, 38% complete, and were ascribed approximately 38% (December 31, 2018 - 6 weeks, 37%, and 37%, respectively) of their expected fair value at harvest date. |
(b) | Inventory |
Inventory consisted of the following: |
As at March 31, 2019 (Restated - Note 27) | As at December 31, 2018 | |||||||||
Dry cannabis | ||||||||||
Finished goods | 181 kg | $ | 1,014 | 187 kg | $ | 972 | ||||
Work-in-process | 3,261 kg | 18,878 | 1,789 kg | 7,733 | ||||||
19,892 | 8,705 | |||||||||
Cannabis oils (i) | ||||||||||
Finished goods | 200 kg | 1,054 | 115 kg | 656 | ||||||
Work-in-process | 1,175 kg | 2,648 | 220 kg | 1,250 | ||||||
3,702 | 1,906 | |||||||||
Raw materials (ii) | 169 | 171 | ||||||||
Supplies and consumables | 1,319 | 802 | ||||||||
$ | 25,082 | $ | 11,584 |
(i) | Cannabis oils are expressed in dry cannabis gram equivalents. Refer to Note 5(d) for the equivalency factor applied. | |||||||||||
(ii) | As at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, raw materials consisted of 0.267 kg of seeds held by the Company. | |||||||||||
As at March 31, 2019, the Company held 40 kg (December 31, 2018 - 29 kg) of dry cannabis and 5 kg (December 31, 2018 - 4 kg) of cannabis oils as retention samples, which are valued at $nil. |
5. | Biological assets and inventory (continued) |
(c) | Direct and indirect cost allocations | |||||||||||
Costs incurred to transform biological assets up to the point of harvest ("production costs") are capitalized as they are incurred, 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 immediately prior to harvest and at the end of each reporting period. Gains or losses arising from changes in fair value less costs to sell, excluding capitalized production costs, are presented as unrealized change in fair value of biological assets. At the point of harvest, agricultural produce consisting of cannabis is considered inventory. The fair value less costs to sell becomes the cost base of inventory. Any subsequent post-harvest costs ("processing costs"), including direct costs attributable to processing and related overhead, are capitalized to inventory as they are incurred. Upon ultimate sale of inventory, the associated production and processing costs are presented as cost of sales before fair value adjustments; the remaining cost of inventory, associated with fair value less costs to sell prior to harvest, is presented as realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the period. |
The direct and indirect costs related to biological assets and inventory are allocated as follows. The allocation basis was consistent for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, unless otherwise specified. | ||||
Nature of cost | Allocation basis |
Consumables (insect control, fertilizers, soil) | 100% allocated to production costs because these costs are incurred to support plant growth |
Labour costs (including salaries and benefits) | Allocated based on job descriptions of various personnel 40% allocated to processing costs; 40% allocated to production costs; 20% allocated to operating expenses (2018 - 20%; 60%; and 20%; respectively) |
Supplies and small tools | 80% allocated to production costs; 20% allocated to processing costs |
Utilities | Allocated based on estimates of usage 10% allocated to processing costs; 90% allocated to production costs |
Property taxes, depreciation, security | Allocated based on estimates of square footage 20% allocated to processing costs; 50% allocated to production costs; 30% allocated to operating expenses |
Packaging costs | 100% allocated to processing costs |
(d) | Significant inputs and sensitivity analyses | ||||
The Company has made the following estimates related to significant inputs in the valuation model: |
Significant inputs | Definition |
Net selling price per gram | Estimated net selling price per gram of dry cannabis based on historical sales and anticipated prices, after adjustment for excise taxes |
Harvest yield per plant | 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 | Weighted average plant age (in weeks) out of the 14 week (December 31, 2018 - 16 week) growing cycle as of the period end date |
Processing costs per gram | 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 per gram | Estimated shipping, order fulfillment, and labelling costs per gram; calculated as selling costs incurred during the period divided by number of grams sold during the period |
Equivalency factor | Estimated grams of dry cannabis required to produce one millilitre of cannabis oil; estimated based on historical conversion results |
Mass multipliers | Estimated multiples of crude extract and isolate mass in diluted cannabis oil products |
5. | Biological assets and inventory (continued) |
(d) | Significant inputs and sensitivity analyses (continued) |
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 and inventory in future periods. |
The following table quantifies each of the significant unobservable inputs described above and provides a sensitivity analysis of the impact on the reported values of biological assets and inventory. The sensitivity analysis for each significant input is performed by assuming a 5% decrease in the input while other significant inputs remain constant at management's best estimate as of the period end date. |
Increase (decrease) as at March 31, 2019 | Increase (decrease) as at December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||
As at March 31, 2019 | Biological assets | Inventory | As at December 31, 2018 | Biological assets | Inventory | |||||||||||||||
Net selling price per gram | $5.97/g | $ | (708 | ) | $ | (705 | ) | $5.58/g | $ | (673 | ) | $ | (640 | ) | ||||||
Harvest yield per plant | 91 g | (572 | ) | - | 137 g | (446 | ) | - | ||||||||||||
Stage of growth | 5 weeks | (572 | ) | - | 6 weeks | (446 | ) | - | ||||||||||||
Processing costs per gram | $0.76/g | 90 | 83 | $1.98/g | 175 | 65 | ||||||||||||||
Selling costs per gram | $0.40/g | 47 | 47 | $0.43/g | 52 | 50 | ||||||||||||||
Equivalency factor | 0.3 g/mL | (48 | ) | (138 | ) | 0.3 g/mL | (45 | ) | (104 | ) | ||||||||||
Mass multipliers | 35x - 50x | (35 | ) | (222 | ) | 30x - 50x | (5 | ) | (24 | ) |
6. | Equity accounted investees | ||||||||||
(a) | Advances to joint ventures | ||||||||||
Advances to joint ventures are unsecured, non-interest bearing, and have no terms of repayment, unless otherwise specified. The joint ventures are solely funded by their shareholders and the advances are considered an extension of the Company's investments therein. As such, losses recognized in excess of the Company's capital contributions are applied against the respective advances. |
As at March 31, 2019 | Natuera Colombia (v) | MedMen Canada (ii) | Cronos GrowCo (iii) | Cronos Australia (iv) | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Gross advances to joint ventures | $ | 302 | $ | 1,856 | $ | 19,115 | $ | 1,480 | $ | 22,753 | |||||||||||
Less: advances to joint ventures applied to carrying amount of investments | - | (167 | ) | - | (666 | ) | (833 | ) | |||||||||||||
Advances to joint ventures | $ | 302 | $ | 1,689 | $ | 19,115 | $ | 814 | $ | 21,920 | |||||||||||
As at December 31, 2018 | Natuera Colombia (v) | MedMen Canada (ii) | Cronos GrowCo (iii) | Cronos Australia (iv) | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Gross advances to joint ventures | $ | - | $ | 1,871 | $ | 4,080 | $ | 990 | $ | 6,941 | |||||||||||
Less: advances to joint ventures applied to carrying amount of investments | - | (175 | ) | (29 | ) | (342 | ) | (546 | ) | ||||||||||||
Advances to joint ventures | $ | - | $ | 1,696 | $ | 4,051 | $ | 648 | $ | 6,395 |
The Company did not make any advances to its joint ventures during the three months ended March 31, 2018. |
6. | Equity accounted investees (continued) |
(b) | Net investment in equity accounted investees | ||||||||||
A reconciliation of the carrying amount of the investments in associates and joint ventures is as follows: |
Whistler (i) | MedMen Canada (ii) | Cronos GrowCo (iii) | Cronos Australia (iv) | Total | |||||||||||||||||
As at January 1, 2019 | $ | 4,038 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 4,038 | |||||||||||
Share of net income (loss) | 38 | 8 | 14 | (324 | ) | (264 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Contribution to (disposal of) investment | (4,076 | ) | - | 2,200 | - | (1,876 | |||||||||||||||
Advances to joint ventures applied to (transferred from) carrying amount of investments | - | (8 | ) | (29 | ) | 324 | 287 | ||||||||||||||
As at March 31, 2019 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 2,185 | $ | - | $ | 2,185 | |||||||||||
Whistler (i) | MedMen Canada (ii) | Cronos GrowCo (iii) | Cronos Australia (iv) | Total | |||||||||||||||||
As at January 1, 2018 | $ | 3,807 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 3,807 | |||||||||||
Share of net income | 41 | - | - | - | 41 | ||||||||||||||||
As at March 31, 2018 | $ | 3,848 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 3,848 |
(i) | Whistler was incorporated in British Columbia, Canada and is a License Holder with production facilities in British Columbia, Canada. Although the Company held less than 20% of the ownership interest and voting control of Whistler as at December 31, 2018, the Company had the ability to exercise significant influence through both its power to elect board members, and aggregately, with affiliated shareholders, the Company held over 20% of the voting control of Whistler. | ||||||||||
On March 4, 2019, the Company sold all 2,563 shares of Whistler, representing approximately 19.0% of Whistler's issued and outstanding common shares, to Aurora Cannabis Inc. ("Aurora"), in connection with Aurora's acquisition of Whistler (the "Whistler Transaction"). As a result of the closing of the Whistler Transaction, the Company received 2,524,341 Aurora common shares with an aggregate value of approximately $24,682. The closing of the Whistler Transaction resulted in a gain of $20,606 recognized in net income, with the Aurora common shares received being measured at fair value through profit or loss. Refer to Note 7. In addition, the Company expects to further receive Aurora common shares valued at an aggregate of approximately $7,600 upon the satisfaction of certain specified milestones, which has not been recognized in these amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements. The exact number of Aurora common shares to be issued to the Company following the satisfaction of each such milestone will be determined in reference to the five-day volume weighted average price of Aurora common shares immediately prior to the achievement of the applicable milestone. |
(ii) | 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, commencing from 2018. | ||||||||||
(iii) | Cronos GrowCo was incorporated under the CBCA on June 14, 2018, with the objective of building a cannabis production greenhouse, applying for cannabis licenses under the Cannabis Act, and growing, cultivating, extracting, producing, selling, and distributing cannabis in accordance with such licenses. | ||||||||||
(iv) | Cronos Australia Pty. Ltd. was incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Australia) on December 6, 2016. On September 27, 2018, Cronos Australia Pty. Ltd. underwent a restructuring, resulting in the incorporation of Cronos Australia Limited on that date, which became the ultimate holding company of the group, owning 100% of Cronos Australia Group Pty. Ltd., which in turn owns 100% of Cronos Australia - Marketing & Distribution Pty. Ltd., Cronos Australia - Operations Pty. Ltd, and Cronos Australia - New Zealand Ltd. Cronos Group has committed to provide 50% of the capital expenditure and operating expense funding requirements, amounting to approximately $10,000. The timing of these funding obligations has not been determined as of March 31, 2019. |
6. | Equity accounted investees (continued) |
Advances are denominated in Australian dollars ("AUD"). $1,480 ($1,500 AUD) (December 31, 2018 - $940 ($1,000 AUD)) is governed by an unsecured loan bearing 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 at the earlier of Cronos Australia's initial public offering date and December 1, 2020. If the loan is overdue, the outstanding amount bears interest at an additional 2% per annum. | |||||||||||
(v) | The Company indirectly holds a 50% interest in NatuEra Colombia S.A.S. ("NatuEra Colombia") through the Company's joint venture, NatuEra S.à r.l. NatuEra Colombia is a wholly owned subsidiary of NatuEra S.à r.l., incorporated in Colombia. Advances are denominated in United States dollars ("USD"). $302 ($226 USD) (December 31, 2018 - $nil) is governed by an unsecured promissory note bearing interest at a rate of 1% per annum. The loan is due January 25, 2020. |
7. | Other investments |
Other investments consist of investments in common shares and warrants of companies in the cannabis industry. These investments, with the exception of shares of Evergreen Medicinal Supply Inc. ("Evergreen") and warrants of ABcann Global Corporation (now known as "VIVO Cannabis Inc.") ("ABcann"), were quoted 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 March 31, 2019 | As at December 31, 2018 | ||||||||
Fair value through other comprehensive income investments | |||||||||
Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy") (i) | $ | - | $ | 405 | |||||
Evergreen (ii) | 300 | 300 | |||||||
$ | 300 | $ | 705 |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
2019 | 2018 | |||||
Gain recognized in net income (loss) | ||||||
Aurora (iii) | $ | 924 | $ | - | ||
ABcann - share warrants (iv) | - | 221 | ||||
$ | 924 | $ | 221 |
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) before taxes | |||||||
Canopy (i) | $ | 67 | $ | 182 | |||
ABcann - shares (iv) | - | (190 | ) | ||||
$ | 67 | $ | (8 | ) |
7. | Other investments (continued) |
(i) | During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company sold all remaining 11,062 common shares of Canopy for gross proceeds of $472 (2018 - 18,436 shares for gross proceeds of $687). | |||||
(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 common 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) | In connection with the Whistler Transaction described in Note 6, the Company received 2,524,341 common shares of Aurora. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company sold all 2,524,341 common shares of Aurora, for gross proceeds of $25,606. | |||||
(iv) | During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company exercised 182,927 share warrants for aggregate consideration of $113, for additional common shares of ABcann. Prior to the exercise, the share warrants were revalued to fair value using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. These ABcann shares were revalued to their fair value at the end of the period. |
8. | Property, plant and equipment |
Cost | As at January 1, 2019 | Additions (i) | Transfers | As at March 31, 2019 | |||||||||||
Land | $ | 3,207 | $ | 28 | $ | - | $ | 3,235 | |||||||
Building structures | 21,652 | 9,394 | 106,766 | 137,812 | |||||||||||
Furniture and equipment | 676 | 143 | - | 819 | |||||||||||
Computer equipment | 464 | 227 | - | 691 | |||||||||||
Security equipment | 985 | 117 | - | 1,102 | |||||||||||
Production equipment | 4,823 | 222 | - | 5,045 | |||||||||||
Road | 137 | - | - | 137 | |||||||||||
Leasehold improvements | 1,584 | 165 | - | 1,749 | |||||||||||
Construction in progress | 141,473 | 3,665 | (106,766 | ) | 38,372 | ||||||||||
$ | 175,001 | $ | 13,961 | $ | - | $ | 188,962 |
Accumulated depreciation | As at January 1, 2019 | Additions (ii) | Transfers | As at March 31, 2019 | ||||||||||
Building structures | $ | 1,184 | $ | 745 | $ | - | $ | 1,929 | ||||||
Furniture and equipment | 121 | 35 | - | 156 | ||||||||||
Computer equipment | 169 | 53 | - | 222 | ||||||||||
Security equipment | 384 | 54 | - | 438 | ||||||||||
Production equipment | 896 | 173 | - | 1,069 | ||||||||||
Road | 17 | 1 | - | 18 | ||||||||||
Leasehold improvements | 510 | 50 | - | 560 | ||||||||||
$ | 3,281 | $ | 1,111 | $ | - | $ | 4,392 | |||||||
Net book value | $ | 171,720 | $ | 184,570 |
8. | Property, plant and equipment (continued) |
Cost | As at January 1, 2018 | Additions (i) | Transfers | As at March 31, 2018 | ||||||||||
Land | $ | 1,558 | $ | 19 | $ | - | $ | 1,577 | ||||||
Building structures | 11,518 | 1,134 | - | 12,652 | ||||||||||
Furniture and equipment | 134 | 229 | - | 363 | ||||||||||
Computer equipment | 148 | 57 | - | 205 | ||||||||||
Security equipment | 886 | 10 | - | 896 | ||||||||||
Production equipment | 2,481 | 181 | - | 2,662 | ||||||||||
Road | 137 | - | - | 137 | ||||||||||
Leasehold improvements | 1,497 | 49 | - | 1,546 | ||||||||||
Construction in progress | 39,337 | 6,186 | - | 45,523 | ||||||||||
$ | 57,696 | $ | 7,865 | $ | - | $ | 65,561 |
Accumulated depreciation | As at January 1, 2018 | Additions (ii) | Transfers | As at March 31, 2018 | ||||||||||
Building structures | $ | 433 | $ | 152 | $ | - | $ | 585 | ||||||
Furniture and equipment | 43 | 13 | - | 56 | ||||||||||
Computer equipment | 75 | 13 | - | 88 | ||||||||||
Security equipment | 196 | 45 | - | 241 | ||||||||||
Production equipment | 431 | 104 | - | 535 | ||||||||||
Road | 10 | 1 | - | 11 | ||||||||||
Leasehold improvements | 336 | 41 | - | 377 | ||||||||||
$ | 1,524 | $ | 369 | $ | - | $ | 1,893 | |||||||
Net book value | $ | 56,172 | $ | 63,668 |
(i) | During the three months ended March 31, 2019, there were non-cash additions from the amortization of capitalized transaction costs and the capitalization of accrued interest to construction in progress and building structures amounting to $481 (2018 - $223). Refer to Note 12. In addition, advances from non-controlling interests accrued interest of $26 (2018 - $nil) which was capitalized to construction in progress during the three months ended March 31, 2019. Refer to Note 10. | |||||||||
(ii) | During the three months ended March 31, 2019, $3 (2018 - $nil) of the current period's depreciation expense was recorded as part of cost of sales. An additional $892 (2018 - $255) of depreciation expense was capitalized to biological assets and inventory. |
9. | Intangible assets and goodwill | ||||||
(a) | Intangible assets | ||||||
Cost | As at January 1, 2019 | Additions | As at March 31, 2019 | |||||||
Software | $ | 360 | $ | 51 | $ | 411 | ||||
Health Canada Licenses - OGBC | 1,611 | - | 1,611 | |||||||
Health Canada Licenses - Peace Naturals | 9,596 | - | 9,596 | |||||||
Israeli Cannabis Code - Cronos Israel G.S. Cultivations Ltd. (i) | 156 | - | 156 | |||||||
Israeli Cannabis Code - Cronos Israel G.S. Manufacturing Ltd. (i) | 218 | - | 218 | |||||||
$ | 11,941 | $ | 51 | $ | 11,992 |
(i) | The Israeli Cannabis Codes were transferred by non-controlling interests to Cronos Israel in exchange for their equity interests in the Cronos Israel entities specified above. Refer to Note 10. The corresponding facilities are currently under construction. Amortization will begin when the facilities are available for use. | ||||||
Accumulated amortization | As at January 1, 2019 | Additions | As at March 31, 2019 | |||||||
Software | $ | 73 | $ | 40 | $ | 113 | ||||
Health Canada Licenses - OGBC | 101 | 25 | 126 | |||||||
Health Canada Licenses - Peace Naturals | 533 | 133 | 666 | |||||||
$ | 707 | $ | 198 | $ | 905 | |||||
Net book value | $ | 11,234 | $ | 11,087 |
Cost | As at January 1, 2018 | Additions | As at March 31, 2018 | |||||||
Software | $ | - | $ | 131 | $ | 131 | ||||
Health Canada Licenses - OGBC | 1,611 | - | 1,611 | |||||||
Health Canada Licenses - Peace Naturals | 9,596 | - | 9,596 | |||||||
$ | 11,207 | $ | 131 | $ | 11,338 |
Accumulated amortization | As at January 1, 2018 | Additions | As at March 31, 2018 | |||||||
Software | $ | - | $ | 8 | $ | 8 | ||||
Health Canada Licenses - OGBC | - | 20 | 20 | |||||||
Health Canada Licenses - Peace Naturals | - | 120 | 120 | |||||||
$ | - | $ | 148 | $ | 148 | |||||
Net book value | $ | 11,207 | $ | 11,190 |
9. | Intangible assets and goodwill (continued) |
(b) | Goodwill |
As at January 1, 2019 | Additions | As at March 31, 2019 | ||||||||
OGBC | $ | 392 | $ | - | $ | 392 | ||||
Peace Naturals | 1,400 | - | 1,400 | |||||||
$ | 1,792 | $ | - | $ | 1,792 |
As at January 1, 2018 | Additions | As at March 31, 2018 | ||||||||
OGBC | $ | 392 | $ | - | $ | 392 | ||||
Peace Naturals | 1,400 | - | 1,400 | |||||||
$ | 1,792 | $ | - | $ | 1,792 |
10. | Subsidiaries with non-controlling interests | |||
In September 2018, the Company subscribed for its equity interest in 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, manufacturing and distribution of medical cannabis. The Company's equity interest subscription in all four of the Israeli entities comprising Cronos Israel, was accounted for as an asset acquisition as the Israeli entities did not meet the definition of a business at the respective dates Cronos Group acquired control. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company advanced $926 to Cronos Israel under a promissory note, reflected in cash used in the Company's investing activities. As at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Cronos Israel has been included in these consolidated financial statements. | ||||
Financial information of significant subsidiaries with non-controlling interests are as follows: |
Cronos Israel G.S. Cultivations Ltd. | Cronos Israel G.S. Manufacturing Ltd. | As at March 31, 2019 | As at December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||
Percentage interest held by non-controlling interests | 30 | % | 10 | % | ||||||||||||||
Current assets | $ | 786 | $ | 802 | $ | 1,588 | $ | 1,403 | ||||||||||
Non-current assets | 6,189 | 10,772 | 16,961 | 11,050 | ||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | 963 | 228 | 1,191 | 401 | ||||||||||||||
Non-current liabilities (i) | 6,450 | 10,074 | 16,524 | 10,601 | ||||||||||||||
Shareholders' equity | (438 | ) | 1,272 | 834 | 1,451 | |||||||||||||
Attributable to: | ||||||||||||||||||
Cronos Group | (307 | ) | 1,145 | 838 | 1,315 | |||||||||||||
Non-controlling interests | (131 | ) | 127 | (4 | ) | 136 |
(i) | Non-current liabilities include advances from non-controlling interests, in the amount of $2,176 (December 31, 2018 - $2,092) plus cumulative accrued interest of $71 (December 31, 2018 - $44). These advances are denominated in Israeli Shekels ("ILS"), are unsecured, bear interest at 5%, and have no fixed terms of repayment. Refer to Note 22(d). | |||||||
The above information represents amounts before intercompany eliminations. |
11. | Leases | ||||||||
Information about leases for which the Company is a lessee is presented below. | |||||||||
(a) | Right-of-use assets | ||||||||
The Company's leasing activities include the lease of land-use rights, office premises, and equipment used in the production of cannabis and related products. |
Cost | As at January 1, 2019 (Note 3) | Foreign exchange translation | As at March 31, 2019 | |||||||||||
Land-use rights | $ | 884 | $ | 14 | $ | 898 | ||||||||
Building | 1,006 | - | 1,006 | |||||||||||
Production equipment | 217 | - | 217 | |||||||||||
$ | 2,107 | $ | 14 | $ | 2,121 |
Accumulated depreciation | As at January 1, 2019 (Note 3) | Additions | As at March 31, 2019 | |||||||||
Land-use rights | $ | 40 | $ | 15 | $ | 55 | ||||||
Building | 104 | 33 | 137 | |||||||||
Production equipment | 46 | 8 | 54 | |||||||||
$ | 190 | $ | 56 | $ | 246 | |||||||
Net book value | $ | 1,917 | $ | 1,875 |
Production equipment | As at January 1, 2018 | Additions | As at March 31, 2018 | ||||||||||
Cost | $ | - | $ | 217 | $ | 217 | |||||||
Accumulated depreciation | - | (23 | ) | (23 | ) | ||||||||
Net book value | $ | - | $ | 194 | $ | 194 |
(b) | Maturity analysis of lease obligations | ||||||||
The following represents a maturity analysis of the Company's undiscounted contractual lease obligations and potential exposures as at March 31, 2019. |
Less than one year | One to five years | More than five years | Total | |||||||||||||
Contractual obligations | ||||||||||||||||
Lease obligations recognized | $ | 379 | $ | 1,350 | $ | 1,766 | $ | 3,495 | ||||||||
Short-term leases not recognized (i) | 351 | - | - | 351 | ||||||||||||
730 | 1,350 | 1,766 | 3,846 | |||||||||||||
Potential exposures | ||||||||||||||||
Extension options | - | - | 4,049 | 4,049 | ||||||||||||
Lease not yet commenced to which the Company is committed | 98 | 1,211 | 827 | 2,136 | ||||||||||||
$ | 828 | $ | 2,561 | $ | 6,642 | $ | 10,031 |
(i) | The Company has applied the recognition exemption to short-term leases, which are therefore not recognized in the amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of financial position. |
11. | Leases (continued) |
(c) | Supplemental disclosure | ||||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recognized $15 of interest expense on lease obligations and $117 of lease payments associated with short-term leases in the amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the total cash outflow relating to leases amounted to $164. |
12. | Construction loan payable |
As at March 31, 2019 | As at December 31, 2018 | ||||||
Aggregate advances | $ | - | $ | 21,311 | |||
Less: transaction costs (net of amortization) | - | (481 | ) | ||||
Add: accrued interest | - | 121 | |||||
$ | - | $ | 20,951 |
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 were limited to $35,000 until the lender received an appraisal valuing the property in British Columbia at an amount of not less than $8,000. The loan bore 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 was two years, with the borrower's option to extend for another twelve months. The loan was guaranteed by Cronos Group, Hortican, OGBC, the responsible-person-in-charge and the senior-person-in-charge of OGBC and Peace Naturals. | ||||||
On January 23, 2019, the Company entered into a credit agreement with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as administrative agent and lender, and the Bank of Montreal, as lender, in respect of a $65,000 secured non-revolving term loan credit facility (the "Credit Facility"). The Company used the funds available under the Credit Facility to fully repay the construction loan payable, consisting of $21,311 in loan principal and $275 in accrued interest and fees, calculated for the period from January 1, 2019 to January 22, 2019. On March 8, 2019, the Credit Facility was fully repaid. In connection to the Credit Facility, the Company incurred financing costs of $523 which were expensed upon repayment of the Credit Facility. |
13. | Derivative liabilities |
On March 8, 2019, the Company closed the previously announced investment in the Company (the "Altria Investment") by Altria Group, Inc. ("Altria"), pursuant to a subscription agreement dated December 7, 2018. The Altria Investment consists of 149,831,154 common shares of the Company, refer to Note 14(a), and one warrant of the Company (the "Altria Warrant"), refer to Note 13(a), issued to a wholly owned subsidiary of Altria. As of the closing date, Altria beneficially held an approximate 45% ownership interest in the Company (calculated on a non-diluted basis). As summarized in this note, if exercised in full on such date, the exercise of the Altria Warrant would result in Altria holding a total ownership interest in the Company of approximately 55% (calculated on a non-diluted basis). Pursuant to the investor rights agreement between the Company and Altria, entered into in connection with the closing of the Altria Investment (the "Agreement"), the Company granted Altria certain rights, among others, summarized in this note. |
13. | Derivative liabilities (continued) |
The summaries below are qualified entirely by the terms and conditions fully set out in the Agreement and the Altria Warrant, as applicable. | ||||||||||||||
(a) | The Altria Warrant entitles the holder, subject to certain qualifications and limitations, to subscribe for and purchase up to 73,990,693 common shares at the exercise price of $19.00 per common share, until expiry on March 8, 2023. The number of common shares of the Company to which the holder is entitled, and the corresponding exercise price, is subject to adjustment pursuant to a share dividend, share issuance, distribution, or share subdivision, split or other division, share consolidation, reverse-split or other aggregation, share reclassification, a capital reorganization, consolidation, amalgamation, arrangement, binding share exchange, merger or other combination, certain securities issuances, redemptions or certain other actions that would result in a reduction in the number of common shares of the Company outstanding, in each case, executed by the Company. If and whenever there is a reclassification of the common shares or a capital reorganization of the Company, or a consolidation, amalgamation, arrangement, binding share exchange or merger of the Company, in each case executed by the Company and pursuant to which (i) in the event the consideration received by the Company's shareholders is exclusively cash, the Company or the successor entity is required to purchase the Altria Warrant in cash equal to the amount by which the purchase price per share paid for the common shares acquired exceeds the exercise price of the Altria Warrant multiplied by the number of common shares that would be issuable upon exercise of the Altria Warrant, and (ii) in the event the consideration received by the Company's shareholders is not exclusively cash, the Altria Warrant shall remain outstanding in accordance with its terms. | |||||||||||||
(b) | The Company granted to Altria, subject to certain qualifications and limitations, upon the occurrence of certain issuances of common shares of the Company executed by the Company (including issuances pursuant to the research and development partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks Inc. (the "Ginkgo Agreement"), refer to Note 19(a)(i)), the right to purchase up to such number of common shares of the Company in order to maintain their ownership percentage of issued and outstanding common shares of the Company immediately preceding any shares so issued by the Company ("Pre-emptive Rights"), at the same price per common share of the Company at which the common shares of the Company are sold in the relevant issuance; provided that the price per common share of the Company to be paid pursuant to its exercise of its Pre-emptive Rights related to the Ginkgo Agreement will be $16.25 per common share of the Company. These rights may not be exercised if Altria's ownership percentage of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company falls below 20%. | |||||||||||||
(c) | In addition to (and without duplication of) the Pre-emptive Rights, the Company granted to Altria, subject to certain qualifications and limitations, the right to subscribe for common shares of the Company issuable in connection with the exercise, conversion or exchange of convertible securities of the Company issued prior to March 8, 2019 or thereafter, a share incentive plan of the Company, the exercise of any right granted by the Company pro rata to all shareholders of the Company to purchase additional common shares and/or securities of the Company, bona fide bank debt, equipment financing or non-equity interim financing transactions that contemplates an equity component or bona fide acquisitions, mergers or similar business combination transactions or joint ventures involving the Company in order to maintain their ownership percentage of issued and outstanding common shares of the Company immediately preceding any such transactions ("Top-up Rights"). The price per common share to be paid by Altria pursuant to the exercise of its Top-up Rights will be, subject to certain limited exceptions, the 10-day volume-weighted average price of the common shares of the Company on the TSX at the time of exercise; provided that the per price per common share of the Company to be paid by Altria pursuant to the exercise of its Top-up Rights in connection with the issuance of common shares of the Company pursuant to the exercise of options or warrants that are outstanding as of March 8, 2019 will be $16.25 per common share. These rights may not be exercised if Altria's ownership percentage of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company falls below 20%. | |||||||||||||
The Company’s policy for accounting for its derivative liabilities is as follows: | ||||||||||||||
Derivative liabilities are initially recognized at fair value at the date on which the derivative contract is entered into. Any attributable transaction costs are recognized in net income (loss) as incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivative liabilities are measured at fair value, and changes are recognized immediately in net income (loss). |
13. | Derivative liabilities (continued) |
The Altria Warrant, Pre-emptive Rights, and fixed price Top-up Rights have been classified as derivative liabilities; related transaction costs of $29,038 have been expensed as financing costs. A reconciliation of the carrying amounts from the date of initial recognition, March 8, 2019, to March 31, 2019 is presented below: |
As at March 8, 2019 | Gain on revaluation | As at March 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||
(a) | Altria Warrant | $ | 1,458,366 | $ | (298,510 | ) | $ | 1,159,856 | |||||||
(b) | Pre-emptive Rights | 124,176 | (27,792 | ) | 96,384 | ||||||||||
(c) | Top-up Rights | 518,116 | (110,081 | ) | 408,035 | ||||||||||
$ | 2,100,658 | $ | (436,383 | ) | $ | 1,664,275 |
The fair values of the derivative liabilities were determined using the Black-Scholes pricing model as at March 8, 2019 and March 31, 2019, applying the following inputs: |
As at March 8, 2019 | As at March 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Altria Warrant | Pre-emptive Rights | Top-up Rights | Altria Warrant | Pre-emptive Rights | Top-up Rights | ||||||||||||||||||||
Share price at grant date (per share) | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $24.55 | $24.55 | $24.55 | |||||||||||||||||||
Subscription price (per share) | $19.00 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $19.00 | $16.25 | $16.25 | |||||||||||||||||||
(i) | Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 1.65% | 1.64% | 1.64% | 1.53% | 1.54% | 1.53% | ||||||||||||||||||
(ii) | Weighted average expected life (in years) | 4.00 | 2.00 | 2.68 | 3.94 | 2.00 | 2.68 | ||||||||||||||||||
(iii) | Expected annualized volatility | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | ||||||||||||||||||
Expected dividend yield | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
(i) | The risk-free interest rate was based on Bank of Canada government treasury bills and bonds with a remaining term equal to the expected life of the derivative liabilities. | |||||||||||||
(ii) | The expected life in years represents the period of time that the derivative liabilities are expected to be outstanding. The expected life of the Pre-emptive Rights and Top-up Rights is determined based on the expected term of the underlying options, warrants, and shares, to which the Pre-emptive Rights and Top-up Rights are linked. | |||||||||||||
(iii) | Volatility was estimated by taking the average historical volatility of the Company and its peer group. | |||||||||||||
The following table quantifies each of the significant unobservable inputs described above and provides a sensitivity analysis of the impact on the reported values of the derivative liabilities. The sensitivity analysis for each significant input is performed by assuming a 10% decrease in the input while other significant inputs remain constant at management's best estimate as of the respective dates. As at March 8, 2019, there would be an equal but opposite impact on share capital, refer to Note 14(a), and as at March 31, 2019, there would be an equal but opposite impact on net income (loss). |
Decrease as at March 8, 2019 | Decrease as at March 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Unobservable inputs | Altria Warrant | Pre-emptive Rights | Top-up Rights | Altria Warrant | Pre-emptive Rights | Top-up Rights | ||||||||||||||||||
Share price at grant date (per share) | $ | 185,292 | $ | 17,688 | $ | 69,922 | $ | 151,052 | $ | 14,243 | $ | 56,714 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average expected life | 41,622 | 3,477 | 12,998 | 38,935 | 3,388 | 12,529 | ||||||||||||||||||
Expected annualized volatility | 76,423 | 5,022 | 22,130 | 72,295 | 4,997 | 21,654 |
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 these derivative liabilities in future periods. |
14. | 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 three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued 149,831,154 common shares in connection with the Altria Investment. The total gross proceeds received by the Company were $2,434,757, which was first allocated to the derivatives liabilities issued in connection with the Altria Investment, refer to Note 13, and the residual of $334,099 was allocated to share capital. Pursuant to the Altria Investment, the Company incurred transaction costs of $33,939, of which $4,901 was allocated to share capital and $29,038 to the derivative liabilities based on the relative values assigned to the respective components. | |||||||||
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company issued 5,257,143 common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of $46,000 through a bought deal offering. |
(b) | Shares to be issued | ||||||||
For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company received cash of $961 for the exercise of options and warrants, for which common shares were not yet issued as of March 31, 2018. Refer to Note 15(a) and (b). There were no shares to be issued as of March 31, 2019. |
15. | Share-based payments | |||||||||
(a) | Warrants | |||||||||
The following is a summary of the changes in warrants from January 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019: |
Weighted average exercise price | Number of warrants | Share-based reserve | |||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2019 | $ | 0.26 | 25,457,623 | $ | 1,548 | ||||||||||
Exercise of warrants | 0.27 | (4,390,961 | ) | (703 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2019 | $ | 0.25 | 21,066,662 | $ | 845 |
The following is a summary of the changes in warrants from January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018: |
Weighted average exercise price | Number of warrants | Share-based reserve | |||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2018 | $ | 0.24 | 38,654,654 | $ | 3,364 | ||||||||||
Exercise of warrants | 0.18 | (6,972,479 | ) | (686 | ) | ||||||||||
Expiry of warrants | 0.08 | (82,695 | ) | - | |||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2018 | $ | 0.25 | 31,599,480 | $ | 2,678 |
15. | Share-based payments (continued) |
(a) | Warrants (continued) |
As at March 31, 2019, the Company had outstanding warrants as follows: |
Grant date | Expiry date | Number of warrants | Weighted average exercise price | ||||||||
October 8, 2015 - October 28, 2015 | October 8, 2020 - October 28, 2020 | 2,976,610 | $ | 0.31 | |||||||
May 13, 2016 - May 27, 2016 | May 13, 2021 - May 27, 2021 | 18,090,052 | 0.25 | ||||||||
21,066,662 | $ | 0.25 |
(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. The 2018 Stock Option Plan was amended by the Board in May 2019 to provide for certain provisions relevant to the treatment of options that may be issued from time to time to participants resident in Israel, in order to reflect the requirements of certain Israeli tax laws. 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 four to 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. |
15. | Share-based payments (continued) |
(ii) | Summary of changes |
The following is a summary of the changes in options from January 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019: |
Weighted average exercise price | Number of options | Share-based reserve | ||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2019 | $ | 2.99 | 12,902,995 | $ | 6,241 | |||||||||
Issuance of options | 24.75 | 51,830 | - | |||||||||||
Exercise of options and SARs | 5.60 | (125,715 | ) | (347 | ) | |||||||||
Cancellation of options | 1.40 | (2,500 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Vesting of issued options | - | - | 737 | |||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2019 | $ | 3.06 | 12,826,610 | $ | 6,631 |
The following is a summary of the changes in options from January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018: |
Weighted average exercise price | Number of options | Share-based reserve | |||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2018 | $ | 2.05 | 11,603,750 | $ | 2,289 | ||||||
Issuance of options | 8.61 | 430,000 | - | ||||||||
Exercise of options | 1.72 | (42,256) | (33) | ||||||||
Vesting of issued options | - | - | 774 | ||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2018 | $ | 2.29 | 11,991,494 | $ | 3,030 |
The weighted average share price at the dates the options were exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $26.12 per share (2018 - $9.58 per share). |
As at March 31, 2019, 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 (in years) | ||||||||||
August 5, 2016 | Evenly over 48 months | August 5, 2021 | 1,058,334 | $ | 0.50 | 2.35 | |||||||||
October 6, 2016 | Evenly over 48 months | October 6, 2021 | 3,366,372 | 1.23 | 2.52 | ||||||||||
November 21, 2016 | Evenly over 48 months | November 21, 2021 | 182,000 | 1.84 | 2.65 | ||||||||||
April 12, 2017 | Evenly over 48 months | April 12, 2022 | 3,269,258 | 3.14 | 3.04 | ||||||||||
August 23, 2017 | Evenly over 48 months | August 23, 2022 | 2,869,649 | 2.42 | 3.40 | ||||||||||
November 9, 2017 | Evenly over 48 months | November 9, 2022 | 200,000 | 3.32 | 3.61 | ||||||||||
January 30, 2018 | Evenly over 48 months | January 30, 2023 | 272,917 | 8.40 | 3.84 | ||||||||||
January 31, 2018 | Evenly over 48 months | January 31, 2023 | 109,375 | 9.00 | 3.84 | ||||||||||
May 18, 2018 | Evenly over 48 months | May 18, 2023 | 1,163,750 | 7.57 | 4.13 | ||||||||||
June 28, 2018 | Evenly over 20 quarters | June 28, 2023 | 180,000 | 8.22 | 4.25 | ||||||||||
September 13, 2018 | Evenly over 16 quarters | September 13, 2025 | 25,000 | 14.70 | 6.46 | ||||||||||
October 12, 2018 | Evenly over 16 quarters | October 12, 2025 | 28,125 | 11.80 | 6.54 | ||||||||||
December 14, 2018 | Evenly over 20 quarters | December 14, 2025 | 50,000 | 15.29 | 6.71 | ||||||||||
March 28, 2019 | Evenly over 16 quarters | March 28, 2024 | 51,830 | 24.75 | 5.00 | ||||||||||
Outstanding at March 31, 2019 | 12,826,610 | $ | 3.06 | 3.11 | |||||||||||
Exercisable at March 31, 2019 | 5,868,386 | $ | 2.28 | 2.91 |
15. | Share-based payments (continued) |
(ii) | Summary of changes (continued) |
These options expire at the earlier of 180 days of the death, disability or incapacity of the holder or specified expiry date, and can only be settled in common shares. |
As at March 31, 2019, the weighted average exercise price of options outstanding was $3.06 per option (December 31, 2018 - $2.99 per option). The weighted average exercise price of options exercisable was $2.28 per option (December 31, 2018 - $2.28 per option). |
(iii) | Fair value of options issued |
The fair value of the options issued during the period was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, using the following inputs: |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | |||||||||
Share price at grant date (per share) | $24.75 | $8.40 - $9.00 | ||||||||
Exercise price (per option) | $24.75 | $8.40 - $9.00 | ||||||||
(i) | Risk-free interest rate | 1.51% | 2.01% | |||||||
(ii) | Expected life of options (in years) | 5 | 5 | |||||||
(iii) | Expected annualized volatility | 80% | 55% | |||||||
Expected dividend yield | 0% | 0% | ||||||||
Weighted average Black-Scholes value at grant date (per option) | $15.91 | $4.20 |
(i) | The risk-free interest rate was based on Bank of Canada government bonds with a term equal to the expected life of the options. | |||||||||
(ii) | The expected life in years represents the period of time that the options granted are expected to be outstanding. | |||||||||
(iii) | Volatility was estimated by taking the average historical volatility of the Company and its peer group. |
16. | Revenue from contracts with customers |
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||
2019 (Restated - Note 27) | 2018 | ||||||||
Canadian | |||||||||
Dry cannabis | $ | 2,851 | $ | 2,420 | |||||
Cannabis oils | 1,527 | 255 | |||||||
Other | 103 | 105 | |||||||
4,481 | 2,780 | ||||||||
International | |||||||||
Dry cannabis | 28 | 165 | |||||||
Total gross revenue from contracts with customers | $ | 4,509 | $ | 2,945 |
17. | Earnings (loss) per share |
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share are calculated using the following numerators and denominators: |
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||
2019 (Restated - Note 27) | 2018 | ||||||||||||
Basic earnings (loss) per share computation | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders of Cronos Group | $ | 428,104 | $ | (1,050 | ) | ||||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 218,949,590 | 157,054,891 | |||||||||||
Basic earnings (loss) per share | $ | 1.96 | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share computation | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) used in the computation of basic earnings (loss) per share | $ | 428,104 | $ | (1,050 | ) | ||||||||
Adjustment for gain on revaluation of derivative liabilities | (298,786 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) used in the computation of diluted income (loss) per share | $ | 129,318 | $ | (1,050 | ) | ||||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in the computation of basic earnings (loss) per share | 218,949,590 | 157,054,891 | |||||||||||
Dilutive effect of warrants | 23,294,663 | - | |||||||||||
Dilutive effect of stock options and share appreciation rights | 11,351,671 | - | |||||||||||
Dilutive effect of Altria Warrant | 17,472,990 | - | |||||||||||
Dilutive effect of Top-up Rights | 17,661 | - | |||||||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share | 271,086,575 | 157,054,891 | |||||||||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ | 0.48 | $ | (0.01 | ) |
17. | Earnings (loss) per share (continued) |
The following securities were not included in the computation of diluted shares outstanding because the effect would be anti-dilutive or because conditions for contingently issuable shares were not satisfied at the end of the reporting period. |
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
Notes | 2019 | 2018 | |||||||||
Ginkgo Equity Milestones | 19(a) | 14,674,903 | - | ||||||||
Pre-emptive Rights | 13(b) | 12,006,739 | - | ||||||||
Top-up Rights | 13(c) | 27,730,859 | - | ||||||||
Warrants | 15(a) | - | 31,599,480 | ||||||||
Stock options | 15(b) | - | 11,991,494 | ||||||||
54,412,501 | 43,590,974 |
18. | Related party transactions |
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 the entity, and include executive and non-executive directors. Compensation provided to key management is as follows: |
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
2019 | 2018 | |||||
Short-term employee benefits, including salaries and fees | $ | 104 | $ | 109 | ||
Professional fees | 96 | 58 | ||||
Share-based payments | 226 | 339 | ||||
$ | 426 | $ | 506 |
During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, there were no options issued to key management. As at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were no amounts owing to members of key management. | |||||
(b) | Director compensation | ||||
During the period ended March 31, 2019, there were no options (2018 - 150,000 options) issued to directors of the Company and share-based payments of $214 (2018 - $239) were recognized. Refer to Note 15(b). |
19. | Commitments and contingencies |
(a) | The Company has committed funding to the following R&D projects: |
(i) | Ginkgo. On September 4, 2018, the Company announced a research and development partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks Inc. ("Ginkgo") to develop scalable and consistent production of a wide range of cannabinoids, including THC, CBD and a variety of other lesser known and rarer cannabinoids. As part of this partnership, Cronos Group has agreed to issue up to 14,674,903 common shares of the Company (aggregate value of approximately $100,000 USD as of July 17, 2018 assuming all milestones are met) ("Ginkgo Equity Milestones") in tranches and $22,000 USD in cash subject to Ginkgo's achievement of certain milestones ("Ginkgo Research and Development Milestones") and to fund certain R&D expenses, including foundry access fees. From September 4, 2018 to March 31, 2019, the Company paid a total of $2,000 USD in foundry access fees. Subsequent to March 31, 2019, the Company and Ginkgo agreed to the provision of certain development, scale up, and manufacturing services by Ginkgo to the Company related to deployment and commercialization of developed products, for approximately $2,598 USD over the remaining current fiscal year. Subsequent to March 31, 2019, two Ginkgo Research and Development Milestones were achieved, refer to Note 25(a). |
(ii) | Technion. On October 15, 2018, the Company announced a sponsored 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. From October 9, 2018 to March 31, 2019, the Company paid a total of $598 USD in research funding. An additional $4,900 USD of cash payments will be paid to Technion upon the achievement of certain milestones. |
(b) | Altria Services. On February 18, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Altria Ventures Inc. ("Altria Ventures"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Altria, to receive strategic advisory and project management services from Altria Ventures (the "Services Agreement"). Pursuant to the Services Agreement, the Company will pay Altria Ventures a monthly fee equal to the product of one hundred and five percent (105%) and the sum of: (i) all costs directly associated with the services incurred during the monthly period, and (ii) a reasonable and appropriate allocation of indirect costs incurred during the monthly period. The Company will also pay all third party direct charges incurred during the monthly period in connection with the services, including any reasonable and documented costs, fees and expenses associated with obtaining any consent, license or permit. The Services Agreement will remain in effect until terminated by either party. |
(c) | The following contingencies are related to Peace Naturals: |
(i) | MedCann Access Acquisition Claim. On July 31, 2015, 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 allegedly resulting from the termination of 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 itself; accordingly, no provision for loss has been recognized. On February 21, 2018, the parties began the discovery phase of the proceedings, which is ongoing. |
(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. This matter remains in the early stages of litigation and has not yet advanced to the discovery phase. The Company believes that the allegations contained in the statement of claim are without merit and plans to vigorously defend itself; accordingly, no provision for loss has been recognized. |
(iii) | Former Employees' Unlawful Termination Claims. Peace Naturals and Cronos Group were served with claims by Jennifer Caldwell, a former employee, for damages of $580 and 30,000 options of the Company, in connection with claims of alleged wrongful termination. The Company believes that the allegations contained in the statement of claim are without merit and plans to vigorously defend itself; accordingly, no provision for loss has been recognized. |
19. | Commitments and contingencies (continued) |
(d) | The following contingencies were resolved during the three months ended March 31, 2019: | ||||||
(i) | U.S. Securities Class Action 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 CEO, 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. On January 28, 2019, the U.S. Securities Class Action Claims relating to Cronos Group and its CEO were voluntarily discontinued. | ||||||
(ii) | Former Employees' Unlawful Termination Claims. Peace Naturals and Cronos Group were served with claims by Mark Gobuty, 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. On January 30, 2019, this claim was settled, with total settlement proceeds of $644 payable to Mr. Gobuty and the claim was discontinued. This amount was released from the trust account on January 31, 2019. |
20. | Income taxes |
The Company's combined Canadian federal and provincial statutory income tax rate is 26.5% for the periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. The rate is expected to apply for the full year. The effective tax rate differs from the statutory tax rate due to the non-taxable gain on revaluation of derivative liabilities. The Altria Warrant, Pre-emptive Rights and Top-up Rights would currently be settled through the issuance of shares of the Company, if exercised by Altria, which is not expected to result in a taxable gain or loss to the Company. | |||||
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 March 31, | |||||||
2019 (Restated - Note 27) | 2018 | ||||||
Balance - beginning of period | $ | 1,850 | $ | 1,416 | |||
Recognized in net income (loss) | 2,182 | (888) | |||||
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) | (36 | ) | 27 | ||||
Balance - end of period | $ | 3,996 | $ | 555 |
21. | Supplemental cash flow information | ||||||
(a) | The net changes in non-cash working capital items are as follow: |
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||
Notes | 2019 (Restated - Note 27) | 2018 | |||||||
Interest receivable | $ | (3,130 | ) | $ | - | ||||
Accounts receivable | 1,402 | (1,386) | |||||||
Sales taxes receivable | (1,821 | ) | (1,152) | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (902 | ) | (3,866) | ||||||
Biological assets | 4(b) | 11,695 | 2,026 | ||||||
Inventory | 4(b) | (15,814 | ) | (2,756) | |||||
Accounts payable and other liabilities | 26,596 | (5,078) | |||||||
Holdbacks payable | 595 | - | |||||||
Government remittances payable | 190 | - | |||||||
Net changes in non-cash working capital | $ | 18,739 | $ | (12,212) |
21. | Supplemental cash flow information (continued) |
(b) | The reconciliation of the cash flows from derivative liabilities, refer to Note 13, is as follows: | ||||||
Balance - beginning of period | $ | - | ||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
Altria Warrant | 1,458,366 | |||
Pre-emptive Rights | 124,176 | |||
Top-up Rights | 518,116 | |||
Non-cash changes: | ||||
Gain on revaluation of derivative liabilities | (436,383) | |||
Balance - end of period | $ | 1,664,275 |
22. | Financial instruments |
(a) | 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. The Company is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities, primarily accounts receivable, and its investing activities, including cash and cash equivalents held with banks and financial institutions, interest receivable, and advances to joint ventures. The Company's maximum exposure to this risk is equal to the carrying amount of these financial assets. |
(i) | Accounts receivable | ||||||
An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date using a provision matrix to measure expected credit losses. The provision rates are based on the days past due for groupings of various customer segments with similar loss patterns. The calculation reflects the probability-weighted outcome, the time value of money, and reasonable and supportable information that is available at the reporting date about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions. Accounts receivable are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Indicators that there is no reasonable expectation of recovery include, amongst others, the failure of a debtor to engage in a repayment plan, and a failure to make contractual payments for a period of greater than 120 days past due. As at March 31, 2019, the Company recognized an approximate expected credit loss allowance of $222 (December 31, 2018 - $50). | |||||||
Provided below is the information about the credit risk exposure on the Company's accounts receivable using a provision matrix of expected credit loss rates against an analysis of the age of accounts receivable: |
Expected credit loss rates | As at March 31, 2019 (Restated - Note 27) | As at December 31, 2018 | |||||||
Less than 30 days past billing date | 0% to 3% | $ | 2,576 | $ | 3,980 | ||||
31 to 60 days past billing date | 0% to 5% | 100 | 136 | ||||||
61 to 90 days past billing date | 0% to 8% | 15 | - | ||||||
91 to 120 days past billing date | 0% to 12% | - | 19 | ||||||
Over 120 days past billing date | 0% to 18% | 70 | 28 | ||||||
$ | 2,761 | $ | 4,163 |
The Company has assessed that there is a concentration of credit risk; 51.0% of the Company's accounts receivable were due from 2 customers as at March 31, 2019 (December 31, 2018 - 87.6% due from 5 customers). |
22. | Financial instruments (continued) |
(a) | Credit risk (continued) |
(ii) | Cash and cash equivalents and interest receivable | ||||||
The Company held cash and cash equivalents amounting to $2,418,277 at March 31, 2019 (December 31, 2018 - $32,634). The interest receivable of $3,130 represents accrued interest recognized on cash equivalents as at March 31, 2019. The cash and cash equivalents are held with central banks and financial institution counterparties that are highly rated. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments with a maturity of 90 days or less. As such, the Company has assessed an insignificant loss allowance on cash and cash equivalents and interest receivable. |
(iii) | Advances to joint ventures | ||||||
The Company has assessed that there has been no significant increase in credit risk of these advances from initial recognition based on the financial position, as well as the regulatory and economic environment of the borrowers. As a result, the loss allowance recognized during the period was limited to 12 month expected credit losses. Based on historical information, and adjusted for forward-looking expectations, the Company has assessed an insignificant loss allowance on these advances as at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. |
(b) | 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 bank indebtedness, accounts payable and other liabilities, holdbacks payable, government remittances payable, construction loan payable, derivative liabilities, lease obligations, and due to non-controlling interests. 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 share-based instruments. | |
The following represents an analysis of the age of accounts payable: |
As at March 31, 2019 (Restated - Note 27) | As at December 31, 2018 | ||||||||
Less than 30 days past billing date | $ | 30,619 | $ | 1,201 | |||||
31 to 60 days past billing date | 3,847 | 365 | |||||||
61 to 90 days past billing date | 75 | 29 | |||||||
Over 90 days past billing date | 572 | - | |||||||
$ | 35,113 | $ | 1,595 |
As at March 31, 2019, 94% of the Company's payables were due to 2 vendors (December 31, 2018 - 35% due to 1 vendor). |
22. | Financial instruments (continued) |
(c) | Market risk (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, such 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. | |
The Company previously managed price risk by having a portfolio of securities from multiple issuers, such that the Company was not singularly exposed to any one issuer. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company substantially divested from its investments subject to price risk. Refer to Note 7. |
(d) | Currency risk |
Currency 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 foreign exchange rates. The Company is exposed to this risk on advances to joint ventures denominated in AUD and USD, refer to Note 6(a). The Company is further exposed to this risk through subsidiaries operating in Israel, refer to Note 2(d). The Company does not currently use foreign exchange contracts to hedge its exposure to currency 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. | |
The following table provides a summary of financial instruments denominated in foreign currency (in thousands): |
Currency | As at March 31, 2019 | As at December 31, 2018 | |||||||
Advances to joint venture | AUD | 1,561 | 1,029 | ||||||
Advances to joint venture | USD | 226 | - | ||||||
Cash | ILS | 1,798 | 840 | ||||||
Sales taxes receivable | ILS | 2,492 | 2,066 | ||||||
Bank indebtedness | ILS | 1,141 | - | ||||||
Accounts payable and other liabilities | ILS | 1,985 | 1,083 | ||||||
Due to non-controlling interests | ILS | 6,080 | 5,878 | ||||||
Lease obligations (including current portion) | ILS | 2,374 | - |
A 10% strengthening of the Canadian dollar against the foreign currencies listed above would decrease net income by $162 and increase other comprehensive income by $245 (December 31, 2018 - increase net loss by $90 and decrease other comprehensive income by $326). A 10% weakening of the Canadian dollar against the foreign currencies listed above would result in an equal, but opposite effect. | |||||||
(e) | Interest rate risk | ||||||
The Company's exposure to interest rate risk only relates to any investments of surplus cash. The Company invests surplus cash in highly liquid investments with short terms to maturity that would accumulate interest at prevailing rates for such investments. As at March 31, 2019, the Company had cash and cash equivalents amounting to $2,418,277 (December 31, 2018 - $32,634). |
23. | Fair value hierarchy |
Assets recorded at fair value on the amended and restated 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 amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements, other investments (Canopy) 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 amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements, there are no financial instruments 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 amended and restated unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements, other investments (Evergreen), biological assets, and derivative liabilities 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. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, there were no transfers between levels. |
For all financial instruments classified as amortized cost, the carrying value approximated fair value at the reporting dates. |
24. | 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. The Company manages its capital structure and adjusts it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. To maintain or adjust its capital structure, the Company may issue new shares, options, or warrants, issue new debt, or acquire or dispose of assets. The Company is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements. Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach is reasonable. There have been no changes to the Company's capital management approach in the period. | |
As at March 31, 2019, the Company managed net assets of $970,225 (December 31, 2018 - $211,640). |
25. | Non-monetary transaction |
On March 28, 2019, the Company entered into two transactions to simultaneously purchase and sell inventory to a third party. The Company purchased cannabis resin and in turn sold cannabis dry flower the third party. The transactions involved the exchange of work in progress inventory and were accounted for at the carrying value of inventory transferred by the Company which equaled the value of the cannabis resin received. No revenue was recognized as a result of this transaction and no gain or loss was recognized in the Amended and Restated Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). |
26. | Subsequent events |
(a) | On April 9 and 10, 2019, two Ginkgo Research and Development Milestones were reached, respectively, and the Company made cash payments amounting to $650 USD. These milestone achievement payments are in addition to the quarterly $1,000 USD foundry access fees. Refer to Note 19(a)(i). |
(b) | On April 15, 2019, the Company, through Cronos Device Labs, purchased certain assets from a wholly owned subsidiary of Altria, for approximately $1,625 (4,345 ILS) in cash. |
(c) | Subsequent to March 31, 2019, a total of 89,247 share appreciation rights were exercised, in lieu of the associated options, in exchange for 62,524 common shares. Also, subsequent to March 31, 2019, a total of 4,950 options were exercised for $15 in cash. These share appreciation right and stock option exercises had a weighted average exercise price of $1.39 per common share. |
(d) | Subsequent to March 31, 2019, a total of 1,000,000 warrants were exercised in exchange for $245 in cash. These warrants had a weighted average exercise price of $0.25 per common share. |
27. | Restatement |
The Company has amended and restated its unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2019 (“interim financial statements”). Subsequent to the original issuance of the interim financial statements, the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, with the assistance of outside counsel and forensic accountants, conducted a review of certain bulk resin purchases and sales of products through the wholesale channel and the appropriateness of the recognition of the revenue associated with those transactions. As a result of this review, it was concluded that there were accounting errors in the previously filed interim financial statements. In the case of the three months ended March 31, 2019, these accounting errors were due to one wholesale transaction that was inappropriately accounted for as revenue. The transaction involved the exchange of cannabis dry flower for cannabis resin, with a third party, in two simultaneous transactions entered into in contemplation of one another. Subsequent to the original issuance of the interim financial statements, this transaction was not deemed to meet the criteria for revenue recognition in accordance with IFRS 15 and was subsequently accounted for as a non-monetary transaction valued at the carrying value of the inventory exchanged. This resulted in revenue being overstated by approximately $2.5 million and cost of goods sold being overstated by approximately $2.4 million on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss), in each case in the interim financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Refer to note 25. The resulting corrections are noted in the adjustments column in the following tables. |
As at March 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||
As previously reported | Adjustments | Restated | ||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | $ | 5,559 | $ | (2,798 | ) | $ | 2,761 | |||||
Sales taxes receivable | 5,594 | (354) | 5,240 | |||||||||
Inventory | 25,150 | (68) | 25,082 | |||||||||
Total current assets | 2,474,308 | (3,220) | 2,471,088 | |||||||||
Total assets | 2,698,037 | (3,220) | 2,694,817 | |||||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable and other liabilities | 45,016 | (3,120) | 41,896 | |||||||||
Total current liabilities | 1,719,642 | (3,120) | 1,716,522 | |||||||||
Deferred income tax liability | 4,371 | (375 | ) | 3,996 | ||||||||
Total liabilities | 1,728,087 | (3,495) | 1,724,592 | |||||||||
Shareholders' equity (deficit) | ||||||||||||
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | 404,499 | 275 | 404,774 | |||||||||
Total equity attributable to shareholders of Cronos Group | 969,954 | 275 | 970,229 | |||||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 969,950 | 275 | 970,225 |
Three months ended March 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||
As previously reported | Adjustments | Restated | ||||||||||
Gross Revenue | $ | 6,895 | $ | (2,476 | ) | $ | 4,509 | |||||
Cost of sales before fair value adjustments | 2,984 | (1,057) | 1,927 | |||||||||
Gross profit before fair value adjustments | 3,486 | (1,419) | 2,067 | |||||||||
Realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the period | 3,722 | (1,319) | 2,403 | |||||||||
Gross profit | 13,317 | (100) | 13,217 | |||||||||
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) | 2,557 | (375) | 2,182 | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | 427,693 | 275 | 427,968 | |||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | 427,812 | 275 | 428,087 | |||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share | ||||||||||||
Basic | 1.95 | 0.01 | 1.96 | |||||||||
Diluted | 0.48 | - | 0.48 |
27. | Restatement (continued) |
As at March 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||
Previously reported | Adjustments | Restated | ||||||||||
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) as at January 31, 2019 | $ | (22,783 | ) | $ | — | $ | (22,783 | ) | ||||
Net income (loss) for three months ended March 31, 2019 | 427,829 | 275 | 428,104 | |||||||||
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) as at March 31, 2019(i) | 404,499 | 275 | 404,774 |
Three months ended March 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||
As previously reported | Adjustments | As restated | |||||||||||
Operating activities | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 427,693 | $ | 275 | $ | 427,968 | |||||||
Realized fair value adjustment on inventory sold in the period | 3,722 | (1,319) | 2,403 | ||||||||||
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) | 2,557 | (375) | 2,182 | ||||||||||
Net changes in non-working capital | 17,320 | 1,419 | 18,739 | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents used in operating activities | (18,401) | - | (18,401) |
i) | The correction of Net Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $6,470 to $3,994. |
ii) | The correction of Gross Margin before Fair Value Adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from 54% to 52%. |
iii) | The correction of Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $(8,947) to $(10,366). |
iv) | The correction of Extract Sales (% of Net Product Revenue) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from 23% to 38%. |
v) | The correction of Kilograms Sold for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from 1,111 kg to 669 kg. |
vi) | The correction of New Product Revenue / Gram Sold for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $5.73 to $5.82 |
vii) | The correction of Cost of Sales before Fair Value Adj. / Gram Sold for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $2.69 to $2.88. |
viii) | The correction of Cost of Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $(6,847) to $(9,223). |
ix) | The correction of Gross Profit for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $13,317 to $13,217. |
x) | The correction of Operating Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $588 to $658. |
xi) | The correction of Income (Loss) before Income Taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $430,250 to $430,150. |
xii) | The correction of Deferred Income Tax Expense (Recovery) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $2,557 to $2,182. |
xiii) | The correction of Net Income (Loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $427,693 to $427,968. |
xiv) | The correction of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $427,812 to $428,087. |
xv) | The correction of Net Revenue, Dried Cannabis for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $4,900 to $2,424. |
xvi) | The correction of Kilograms Sold, Dried Cannabis for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from 906 kg to 464 kg. |
xvii) | The correction of Avg Net Selling Price Per Gram Sold, Dried Cannabis for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $5.41 to $5.22. |
xviii) | The correction of Cost of Sales before Fair Value Adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $2,984 to $1,927. |
xix) | The correction of Gross Profit before Fair Value Adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $3,486 to $2,067. |
xx) | The correction of Realized Fair Value Adjustments on Inventory Sold for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $3,722 to $2,403. |
xxi) | The correction of Total Fair Value Adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $(9,831) to $(11,150). |
xxii) | The correction of Gross Margin for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from 206% to 331%. |
xxiii) | The correction of Adjusted EBIT for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $(9,652) to $(11,071). |
xxiv) | The correction of Basic Earnings Per Share for the three months ended March 31, 2019 from $1.95 to $1.96 |
• | the performance of our business and operations; |
• | expectations regarding revenues, expenses and anticipated cash needs; |
• | expectations regarding cash flow, liquidity and sources of funding; |
• | our international activities and joint venture interests, including required regulatory approvals and licensing, anticipated costs and timing, and expected impact; |
• | 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 the number of customers using our cannabis; |
• | 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 and territorial listings; |
• | the expected methods to be used by the Company to distribute and sell cannabis; |
• | the competitive conditions of the industry; |
• | expectations regarding the ongoing impact on the Company of the legalization of cannabis for adult-use in Canada and the Company’s ability to participate in such market; |
• | the legalization of additional cannabis types and forms for adult-use in Canada, including federal, provincial, territorial and municipal regulations pertaining thereto, the related timing and impact thereof and our intentions to participate in such markets; |
• | the legalization of the use of cannabis for medical- or adult-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 and the impact thereof; |
• | our ability to execute on our strategy and the anticipated benefits of such strategy; |
• | the competitive advantages and business strategies of the Company; |
• | the grant, renewal and impact of any license or supplemental license to conduct activities with cannabis or any amendments thereof; |
• | 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 capital expenditures; |
• | accounting standards and estimates; |
• | expectations regarding the resolution of litigation and legal proceedings; |
• | expectations regarding the use of proceeds of equity financings, including the proceeds from the Altria Investment (as defined herein); |
• | expectations regarding the potential success of, and the costs and benefits associated with, our joint ventures and strategic alliances, including the strategic partnership (the “Ginkgo Strategic Partnership”) with Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. (“Ginkgo”); |
• | the anticipated benefits and impact of the Altria Investment; and |
• | the potential exercise of the Altria Warrant (as defined herein), including proceeds to the Company that may result therefrom. |
Jurisdiction | Ownership Interest(1) | |||||
Wholly-Owned License Holders | ||||||
Peace Naturals | Canada | 100 | % | |||
OGBC | Canada | 100 | % | |||
Joint Ventures | ||||||
Cronos Israel(2) | Israel | 90 | % | |||
Cronos GrowCo | Canada | 50 | % | |||
NatuEra | Colombia | 50 | % | |||
Cronos Australia | Australia | 50 | % | |||
MedMen Canada | Canada | 50 | % |
(1) | The Company defines ownership interest as the proportionate share of net income to which the Company is entitled; equity interest may differ from ownership interest shown above. |
(2) | Cronos Group holds a 70% equity interest in the cultivation company, and a 90% equity interest in each of the manufacturing, distribution and pharmacies companies of Cronos Israel (as defined herein). |
• | 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. |
Facility(1) | Location | Grow Type | Square Footage | Estimated Annual Rated Capacity (in kg)(2) | |||||||
Existing Capacity(3) | |||||||||||
Peace Naturals – Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4(4) | 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 | Hadera, Israel | Greenhouse | 45,000 | 5,000 | |||||||
Cronos Australia – Phase I | Melbourne, VIC, Australia | Indoor | 20,000 | 2,000 | |||||||
Cronos GrowCo | Kingsville, ON, Canada | Greenhouse | 850,000 | 70,000 | |||||||
NatuEra(5) | Cundinamarca, Colombia | Greenhouse | * | * | |||||||
Capacity in Progress | 915,000 | 77,000 | |||||||||
Pro Forma Capacity | 1,270,500 | 117,150 |
(1) | See “– General” for information related to the Company’s ownership interest in the above facilities. |
(2) | Estimated annual rated capacity is based on the Company’s experience growing a variety of cannabis strains at its facilities and assumes all expected operational efficiencies are attained. Material assumptions to derive estimated rated capacity for a given facility include but are not limited to: the yield per square foot per harvest, the number of harvests per year and the square feet of cultivation space occupied by the plants immediately prior to harvest. |
(3) | 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. |
(4) | Building 4 is expected to become operational in phases. 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. Certain research and development laboratory areas in Building 4 are in final design phases. See “– Domestic Production Footprint – Peace Naturals” for more information. |
(5) | NatuEra is still in the design phase and initial planned capacity is yet to be finalized. |
• | designated areas for proprietary genetic breeding and genomic testing; |
• | a GMP-grade cannabinoid and terpene extraction, processing and bottling facility; |
• | a GMP-grade analytical testing laboratory for Canadian, European and other pharmacopeia standards; |
• | a GMP-grade analytical and chemical laboratory for formulation, delivery system and product development; |
• | R&D grow and dry areas with compartmentalized chambers to conduct experiments on yield, genetic markers, and metabolite/terpene enhancement techniques; and |
• | a GMP-grade and industrial-grade kitchen. |
Brand Positioning | Health & Wellness | Premium Adult-Use, terpene-rich extracts, small batch runs | Mainstream Adult-Use |
Product Offering | Dried Cannabis, Oils | Dried Cannabis, Oils, Pre-Rolls | Dried Cannabis, Pre-Rolls |
• | PEACE NATURALS™ is a global health and wellness brand committed to producing high-quality cannabis and cannabis products. PEACE NATURALS™ is focused on building and shaping the global medical cannabis market and promoting a whole health approach to wellness, which emphasizes diet and lifestyle. The brand’s goal is to improve the lives of others, one patient at a time. |
• | COVE™ is a premium positioned brand that was born in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, an area known for producing some of the world’s finest cannabis. COVE™ products are 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 quality products to its consumers. The goal of this premium brand is to Make Each Experience a DiscoveryTM. |
• | SpinachTM is positioned as a mainstream adult-use 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 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™. |
($ in 000s, except where noted otherwise) | First | First | First | Fourth | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Quarter | Quarter | Change | Quarter | Quarter | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 (Restated) | 2018 | $ (Restated) | % (Restated) | 2019 (Restated) | 2018 | $ (Restated) | % (Restated) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial Results | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Revenue | $ | 3,994 | $ | 2,945 | $ | 1,049 | 36 | % | $ | 3,994 | $ | 5,604 | $ | (1,610 | ) | (29 | )% | ||||||||||||
Gross Margin before Fair Value Adjustments(1) | 52 | % | 47 | % | -- | -- | 542 | % | 44 | % | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(2) | $ | (10,366 | ) | $ | (1,500 | ) | $ | (8,866 | ) | 591 | % | $ | (10,366 | ) | $ | (7,943 | ) | $ | (2,423 | ) | 31 | % | |||||||
Extract Sales (% of Net Product Revenue) | 38 | % | 9 | -- | -- | 38 | % | 24 | % | -- | -- | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating Results | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kilograms Sold | 669 | 501 | 168 | 34 | % | 669 | 1,040 | (371 | ) | (36 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||
Net Product Revenue / Gram Sold | $ | 5.82 | $ | 5.67 | $ | 0.15 | 3 | % | $ | 5.82 | $ | 5.35 | $ | 0.47 | 9 | % | |||||||||||||
Cost of Sales before Fair Value Adj. / Gram Sold | 2.88 | 3.13 | (0.25 | ) | (8 | )% | 2.88 | 3.02 | (0.14 | ) | (5 | )% | |||||||||||||||||
Balance Sheet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 2,418,277 | $ | 32,368 | $ | 2,385,909 | 7,371 | % | $ | 2,418,277 | $ | 32,634 | $ | 2,385,643 | 7,310 | % | |||||||||||||
Derivative Liabilities | 1,664,275 | — | 1,664,275 | NA | 1,664,275 | — | 1,664,275 | NA |
(1) | See “General Matters – Definitions” for information related to Gross Margin before Fair Value Adjustments. |
(2) | See “General Matters – Non-IFRS Measures” for information related to Adjusted EBITDA. |
• | Net revenue was $4.0 million in Q1 2019, representing a 36% increase from $2.9 million in Q1 2018, primarily driven by the launch of the adult-use market in Canada. Net revenue decreased 29% quarter-over-quarter from $5.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, primarily driven by a reduction in sales of dry flower. |
• | 669 kilograms were sold in Q1 2019, representing a 34% increase from 501 kilograms sold in Q1 2018, primarily driven by increased cannabis production and the launch of the adult-use market in Canada. Kilograms sold decreased 36% quarter-over-quarter from 1,040 kilograms sold in the fourth quarter of 2018, primarily driven by a reduction in sales of dry flower. |
• | Cost of sales before fair value adjustments per gram sold was $2.88 in Q1 2019, representing a 8% decrease from $3.13 in Q1 2018 and a 5% decrease from $3.02 in the fourth quarter of 2018. The decrease year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter was driven by increased productivity in our cultivation operations. |
• | The Company experienced continued growth in cannabis oil sales, which represented 38% of net product revenue in Q1 2019 compared to 9% in Q1 2018. |
• | Mr. Kevin “K.C.” Crosthwaite, Jr. Mr. Crosthwaite serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Altria. In this role, Mr. Crosthwaite identifies and pursues Altria’s strategic and innovative product growth priorities. Since joining Philip Morris USA in 1997, Mr. Crosthwaite has held several leadership positions across Altria’s family of companies, including President and Chief Executive Officer for Philip Morris USA. |
• | Ms. Brownen Evans. Ms. Evans is an independent consultant drawing on 20 years of experience in the charitable, corporate and government sectors to provide clients with business development and brand strategies for transformational growth. Ms. Evans was a Founding Director of the True Patriot Love Foundation, where she served as its first Chief Executive Officer from 2012 to 2019 and raised record funds to support 25,000 Canadian military and veteran families. |
• | Mr. Murray Garnick. Mr. Garnick serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Altria. In his role since 2017, he leads Altria’s Law Department, Regulatory Affairs and Regulatory Sciences. |
• | Mr. Bruce Gates. Mr. Gates is a Founding Partner of Three Oaks Strategies LLC, a management, policy and communications consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia. He is also the founding partner of Three Oaks Asset Management LLC, a family office / venture capital firm. Prior to his retirement from Altria in November 2017, Mr. Gates served as Senior Vice President of External Affairs for Altria Client Services. |
($ in 000s) | Three Months Ended March 31, | Change | |||||||||||
2019 (Restated) | 2018 | $ (Restated) | % (Restated) | ||||||||||
Net Revenue | $ | 3,994 | $ | 2,945 | $ | 1,049 | 36 | % | |||||
Cost of Sales | (9,223) | 1,017 | (10,240) | (1,007%) | |||||||||
Gross Profit | 13,217 | 1,928 | 11,289 | 586 | % | ||||||||
Operating Expenses | 13,875 | 4,106 | 9,769 | 238 | % | ||||||||
Operating Loss | (658) | (2,178) | 1,520 | (70%) | |||||||||
Other Income | 430,808 | 240 | 430,568 | 179,403 | % | ||||||||
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes | 430,150 | (1,938) | 432,088 | (22,296%) | |||||||||
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Recovery) | 2,182 | (888) | 3,070 | (346%) | |||||||||
Net Income (Loss) | 427,968 | (1,050) | 429,018 | (40,859%) | |||||||||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 119 | (35) | 154 | (440%) | |||||||||
Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 428,087 | (1,085) | 429,172 | (39,555%) |
($ in 000s) | Three Months Ended March 31, | Change | ||||||||||||
2019 (Restated) | 2018 | $ (Restated) | % (Restated) | |||||||||||
Net Revenue | ||||||||||||||
Dried Cannabis | $ | 2,424 | $ | 2,585 | $ | (161) | (6%) | |||||||
Cannabis Oil | 1,467 | 255 | 1,212 | 475 | % | |||||||||
Product Revenue | 3,891 | 2,840 | 1,051 | 37 | % | |||||||||
Other | 103 | 105 | (2) | (2%) | ||||||||||
Total Net Revenue | 3,994 | 2,945 | 1,049 | 35 | % | |||||||||
Kilograms Sold | ||||||||||||||
Dried Cannabis | 464 | 478 | (14) | 3 | % | |||||||||
Cannabis Oil | 205 | 23 | 182 | 791 | % | |||||||||
Total Kilograms Sold | 669 | 501 | 168 | 34 | % | |||||||||
Avg. Net Selling Price Per Gram Sold | ||||||||||||||
Dried Cannabis | $ | 5.22 | $ | 5.41 | $ | (0.19) | (4%) | |||||||
Cannabis Oil | 7.16 | 11.09 | (3.93) | (35%) | ||||||||||
Product Revenue | 5.82 | 5.67 | 0.15 | 3 | % |
• | sales into the domestic adult-use market, which did not exist in Q1 2018; |
• | increased sales into the domestic medical market; and |
• | growth in cannabis oil revenue, which represented approximately 38% of net product revenue in Q1 2019. |
($ in 000s) | Three Months Ended March 31, | Change | |||||||||||||
2019 (Restated) | 2018 | $ (Restated) | % (Restated) | ||||||||||||
Cost of Sales | |||||||||||||||
Cost of Sales before Fair Value Adjustments | $ | 1,927 | $ | 1,567 | $ | 360 | 23 | % | |||||||
Gross Profit before Fair Value Adjustments(1) | 2,067 | 1,378 | 689 | 50 | % | ||||||||||
Fair Value Adjustments | |||||||||||||||
Unrealized Change in Fair Value of Biological Assets | (13,553) | (2,744) | (10,809) | 394 | % | ||||||||||
Realized Fair Value Adjustments on Inventory Sold | 2,403 | 2,194 | 209 | 10 | % | ||||||||||
Total Fair Value Adjustments | (11,150) | (550) | (10,600) | 1,927 | % | ||||||||||
Gross Profit | 13,217 | 1,928 | 11,289 | 586 | % | ||||||||||
Gross Margin before Fair Value Adjustments(1) | 52 | % | 47 | % | -- | -- | |||||||||
Gross Margin | 331 | % | 65 | % | -- | -- | |||||||||
Cost of Sales before Fair Value Adj. / Gram Sold | $ | 2.88 | $ | 3.13 | $ | (0.25) | (8%) |
(1) | See “General Matters – Definitions” for information related to Gross Profit and Gross Margin before Fair Value Adjustments. |
• | 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 incurred to bring harvested cannabis to its saleable condition, which include drying and curing, testing and packaging, and overhead allocation. |
• | 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. |
• | increase in gross profit before fair value adjustments was largely driven by both an increase in kilograms sold and an increase in net revenue as described above; and |
• | increase in gross margin before fair value adjustments was largely driven by lower unit production costs for Q1 2019 as compared to the prior year period as more product output is associated with onboarding new production facilities while actual production output from those new facilities is realized over time. |
($ in 000s) | Three Months Ended March 31, | Change | |||||||||||||
2019 (Restated) | 2018 | $ (Restated) | % (Restated) | ||||||||||||
Operating Expenses | |||||||||||||||
Sales and Marketing | $ | 1,500 | $ | 586 | $ | 914 | 156 | % | |||||||
Research and Development | 1,557 | — | 1,557 | NA | |||||||||||
General and Administrative | 9,611 | 2,461 | 7,150 | 291 | % | ||||||||||
Share-Based Payments | 737 | 774 | (37) | (5%) | |||||||||||
Depreciation and Amortization | 470 | 285 | 185 | 65 | % | ||||||||||
Total Operating Expenses | 13,875 | 4,106 | 9,769 | 238 | % | ||||||||||
As a Percentage of Net Revenue | |||||||||||||||
Sales and Marketing | 38 | % | 20 | % | -- | -- | |||||||||
Research and Development | 39 | % | NA | -- | -- | ||||||||||
General and Administrative | 241 | % | 83 | % | -- | -- | |||||||||
Share-Based Payments | 18 | % | 26 | % | -- | -- | |||||||||
Depreciation and Amortization | 12 | % | 10 | % | -- | -- | |||||||||
Total Operating Expenses | 347 | % | 139 | % | -- | -- |
• | an increase in professional and consulting fees for services rendered in connection with various strategic initiatives, legal fees, and accounting fees; |
• | increased staffing levels across functions including procurement, information technology, sales and marketing and operations, in line with the Company’s growth strategy; and |
• | R&D expenses related to the Ginkgo Strategic Partnership and Technion research agreement. |
($ in 000s) | Three Months Ended March 31, | Change | ||||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | $ | % | |||||||||||
Other Income | ||||||||||||||
Interest Income (Expense) | $ | 2,720 | $ | (22) | $ | 2,742 | (12,464%) | |||||||
Financing Costs | (29,561) | — | (29,561) | NA | ||||||||||
Gain on Revaluation of Derivative Liabilities | 436,383 | — | 436,383 | NA | ||||||||||
Share of Income (Loss) from Investments in Equity Accounted Investees | (264) | 41 | (305) | (744%) | ||||||||||
Gain on Disposal of Whistler | 20,606 | — | 20,606 | NA | ||||||||||
Gain on Other Investments | 924 | 221 | 703 | 318 | % | |||||||||
Total Other Income | 430,808 | 240 | 430,568 | 179,403 | % |
• | an increase in interest income (expense) due to interest earned on funds received from the Altria Investment, partially offset by interest costs associated with the Romspen Construction Loan (as defined herein) and the Credit Facility (as defined herein); |
• | financing costs in Q1 2019, which include an allocation of legal and professional fees directly related to the Altria Investment; |
• | a gain on the revaluation of the Derivative Liabilities; and |
• | a one-time gain in connection with the Whistler Transaction and subsequent sale of the common shares of Aurora issued therefrom. |
($ in 000s) | Three Months Ended March 31, | Change | ||||||||||||||
2019 (Restated) | 2018 | $ (Restated) | % (Restated) | |||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income (Loss) | $ | 427,087 | $ | (1,085 | ) | $ | 429,172 | (39,555%) |
($ in 000s) | First | Fourth | First | ||||||||
Quarter | Quarter | Quarter | |||||||||
2019 (Restated) | 2018 | 2018 | |||||||||
Net Income (Loss) | $ | 427,968 | $ | (11,607) | $ | (1,050) | |||||
Adjustments | |||||||||||
Interest (Income) Expense | (2,720) | (228) | 22 | ||||||||
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Recovery) | 2,182 | (708) | (888) | ||||||||
Share-Based Payments | 737 | 1,291 | 774 | ||||||||
Unrealized Change in Fair Value of Biological Assets | (13,553) | (460) | (2,744) | ||||||||
Realized Fair Value Adjustments on Inventory Sold | 2,403 | 2,019 | 2,194 | ||||||||
Financing Costs | 29,561 | — | — | ||||||||
Gain on Revaluation of Derivative Liabilities | (436,383) | — | — | ||||||||
Share of Loss (Income) from Investments in Equity Accounted Investees | 264 | 1,000 | (41) | ||||||||
Gain on Disposal of Whistler | (20,606) | — | — | ||||||||
Gain on Other Investments | (924) | — | (221) | ||||||||
Adjusted EBIT | (11,071) | (8,693) | (1,954) | ||||||||
Depreciation and Amortization | 705 | 750 | 454 | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | (10,366) | (7,943) | (1,500) |
($ in 000s, except per share data) | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Q1 (Restated) | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Revenue | $ | 3,994 | $ | 5,604 | $ | 3,760 | $ | 3,394 | $ | 2,945 | $ | 1,611 | $ | 1,314 | $ | 643 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) | 427,968 | (11,607 | ) | (7,271 | ) | 723 | (1,050 | ) | 2,063 | 1,098 | 174 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 427,087 | (11,797 | ) | (7,035 | ) | 762 | (1,085 | ) | 667 | 1,096 | 185 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic Earnings Per Share | $ | 1.96 | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | — | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.01 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Share | 0.48 | (0.06 | ) | (0.04 | ) | — | (0.01 | ) | 0.01 | 0.01 | — |
($ in 000s) | Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | $ Change | ||||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents Used in Operating Activities | $ | (18,401 | ) | $ | (13,750 | ) | $ | (4,651 | ) | |||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents Used in Investing Activities | (5,439 | ) | (8,125 | ) | 2,686 | |||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents Provided by Financing Activities | 2,409,560 | 45,035 | 2,364,525 | |||||||||||
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2,385,720 | 23,160 | 2,362,560 |
($ in 000s) | Payments Due by Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Less Than 1 Year | 1-3 Years | 4-5 Years | After 5 Years | |||||||||||||||||||
Bank Indebtedness | $ | 422 | $ | 422 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||
Lease Obligations Recognized | 3,495 | 379 | 1,350 | 1,766 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Lease Obligations Not Recognized | 2,487 | 449 | 1,211 | 827 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Purchase Obligations | 28,809 | 11,091 | 17,638 | 80 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Liabilities | 1,664,275 | 1,664,275 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Other Long-Term Liabilities | 2,247 | — | — | 2,247 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Contractual Obligations | 1,701,735 | 1,676,616 | 20,199 | 4,920 | — |
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 advanced $1.8 million of the net proceeds of the April 2018 Bought Deal for construction and operating expenses of Cronos Australia. The remaining $8.2 million of the net proceeds is expected to be used for construction and operating expenses of Cronos Australia over 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 applied the full $5.0 million of the net proceeds of the April 2018 Bought Deal to the construction of Cronos Israel’s greenhouse and manufacturing facility. | |
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 applied the full remaining $79.3 million of the net proceeds of the April 2018 Bought Deal (which takes into account the Company’s expenses in relation to the April 2018 Bought Deal) to general construction costs and equipment for Building 4, the modular lab, and the Peace Naturals Greenhouse and general working capital purposes. The Company applied $5.5 million to the previously disclosed $8.0 million in related construction and equipment expenditures associated with the greenhouse and manufacturing facility for Phase I of Cronos Israel. The total amount attributable to Phase I of the 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 and $2.0 million from the January 2018 Bought Deal. The remaining $2.5 million of the net proceeds has instead been applied fully to general construction costs and equipment and is included in the $79.3 million disclosed above. In addition, $24.0 million of the net proceeds was previously expected to be used for R&D milestone payments associated with the Ginkgo Strategic Partnership. However, the Company instead applied $18.8 million of these net proceeds to general construction costs and equipment for Building 4, which is included in the $79.3 million identified above. |
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 the full $5.0 million of the net proceeds of the January 2018 Bought Deal to R&D initiatives, including R&D, legal and transaction costs associated with cannabinoid production research and the Ginkgo Strategic Partnership. | |
$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 the full $30.0 million of the net proceeds of the January 2018 Bought Deal to expand production capacity, including $26.5 million on general construction costs and equipment for Building 4 and the Peace Naturals Greenhouse, $1.5 million for renovations related to existing facilities at Peace Naturals, and $2.0 million associated with clearing 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 the full remaining net proceeds (which takes into account the Company’s expenses in relation to the January 2018 Bought Deal) to various activities, including $3.1 million to general working capital purposes, $3.7 million in preparation activities for the domestic adult use market in Canada, and $1.3 million to general construction costs and equipment for Building 4, the modular lab, and the Peace Naturals Greenhouse. |
(Actual shares) | As at May 8, 2019 | ||
Issued and Outstanding Shares | |||
Common Shares | 334,087,851 | ||
Total Issued and Outstanding Shares | 334,087,851 | ||
Potentially Issuable Shares | |||
Stock Options | 12,732,413 | ||
Warrants | 94,057,360 | ||
Total Potentially Issuable Shares | 106,789,773 | ||
Total Outstanding and Potentially Issuable Shares | 440,877,624 |
(1) | In connection with the Altria Investment on March 8, 2019, the Company issued the Altria Warrant that entitles the holder, upon valid exercise in full, to acquire an aggregate of 73,990,693 common shares (subject to adjustment). |
($ in 000s) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Key Management Compensation(1) | |||||||
Short-Term Employee Benefits, Including Salaries and Fees | $ | 104 | $ | 109 | |||
Professional Fees | 96 | 58 | |||||
Share-Based Payments | 226 | 339 | |||||
Total Key Management Compensation | 426 | 506 |
(1) | Key management personnel are persons responsible for planning, directing and controlling activities of an entity, and include executive and non-executive directors. |
• | Risk Assessment: The Company did not appropriately design controls to monitor and respond to changes in our business in relation to our transactions in the wholesale market. |
• | Segregation of Duties: The Company did not maintain adequately designed controls on segregation of purchase and sale responsibilities to ensure accurate recognition of revenue in accordance with IFRS. |
• | Non-Routine Transactions: The Company’s controls were not effective to ensure that non-routine transactions, including deviations from contractually established sales terms, were authorized, communicated, identified and evaluated for their potential effect on revenue recognition. |
• | Risk Assessment: The Company will enhance its process to evaluate on a quarterly basis its risk assessment model and risk control matrices related to any significant changes in its business environment. |
• | Segregation of Duties: We have identified and will be implementing controls and procedures to ensure segregation of duties over sales transactions and purchase transactions to include (i) updating our delegation of authority policy to ensure only individuals in our sales department approve sales to customers, only individuals in our procurement and supply chain departments approve purchases and prevent all other departments from authorizing these transactions; (ii) building and establishing Know Your Customer and Know Your Vendor databases to ensure a higher level of scrutiny for any entity that is both a customer and a vendor; and (iii) building and delivering a training and education program of revenue recognition principles inclusive of non-monetary transactions to all applicable stakeholders. |
• | Non-routine Transactions: We have identified and will be implementing controls and procedures to ensure adequate review and disclosure of non-routine transactions, specifically targeting wholesale sales and purchases to include (i) requiring the preparation of accounting memorandums from the Finance Department on all non-routine transactions which must include all key elements of the transaction and review and approval of either the CEO or CFO prior to any non-routine transactions being executed; (ii) requiring the preparation of business cases for all wholesale sales and purchases to ensure they have legitimate business purposes; and (iii) enhancing our existing sub-certification process, to include all relevant employees to increase vigilance in identifying and understanding non-routine transactions and their impact prior to issuing financial statements. |
• | We are reliant on our licenses, authorizations, approvals and permits for our ability to grow, store and sell 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, territorial and municipal legislation. |
• | Our ability to continue to grow, process, store and sell medical cannabis and participate in the Canadian medical and adult-use cannabis markets is dependent on the maintenance and validity of our licenses from Health Canada, and in particular the Peace Naturals Production License, the Peace Naturals Drug License and the OGBC Production License. |
• | 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 their ability to produce and market 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. |
• | There can be no assurance that the legislation governing adult-use cannabis in Canada will allow for growth. |
• | The effect of the legalization of adult-use cannabis in Canada on the medical cannabis industry is still uncertain, and it 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 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. |
• | 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 other R&D 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 existing production facilities in Canada are integral to our operations and any adverse changes or developments affecting our facilities 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. |
• | The Canadian excise duty framework may affect profitability. |
• | 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 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-existent 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 customers or acquire new customers. |
• | 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. |
• | The adult-use cannabis market in Canada may become oversupplied following the recent implementation of the Cannabis Act and the related legalization of cannabis for adult-use. |
• | 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 breaches, which may cause our customers to lose confidence in our security and data protection measures and may expose us to 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, that 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. |
• | U.S. border officials could deny entry into the U.S. to our management, employees and/or investors. |
• | 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 we face, 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 our potential liabilities. |
• | 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 a 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, including as a result of the continuing involvement of certain of our directors with Altria and its affiliates. |
• | 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 of our 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. |
• | Altria has significant influence over us following the closing of the Altria Investment. |
• | We have discretion in the use of net proceeds from the Altria Investment and may not use them effectively. |
• | We may not realize the benefits of our strategic partnership with Altria, which could have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations. |
• | Any common shares issued pursuant to the exercise of the Altria Warrant will dilute shareholders. |
• | Altria’s significant interest in the Company may impact the liquidity of the common shares. |
• | The change of control provisions in certain of our existing or future contractual arrangements may be triggered upon the exercise of the Altria Warrant in part or in full. |
• | Future sales of our common shares by Altria could cause the market price for our common shares to fall. |
• | 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 incur increased costs as a result of being a public company in the U.S., and our management is 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 we are a passive foreign investment company for U.S. federal income tax purposes in any year, certain adverse tax rules could apply to U.S. holders of our common shares. |
• | 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) | 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. |
(a) | a description of the material weakness; |
(b) | the impact of the material weakness on the issuer’s financial reporting and its ICFR; and |
(c) | the issuer’s current plans, if any, or any actions already undertaken, for remediating the material weakness. |
(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. |
(a) | a description of the material weakness; |
(b) | the impact of the material weakness on the issuer’s financial reporting and its ICFR; and |
(c) | the issuer’s current plans, if any, or any actions already undertaken, for remediating the material weakness. |