UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August 2022

Commission File Number 001-39005

SNDL INC.

(Registrant’s name)

#300, 919 - 11 Avenue SW

Calgary, AB T2R 1P3

Tel.: (403) 948-5227

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

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INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

 

This report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in SNDL Inc.’s registration statements on Form F-3 (File No. 333-253169 and File No. 333-253813) and Form S-8 (File No. 333-233156 and File No. 333-262233) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

 


 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

SUNDIAL GROWERS INC.

Date: August 12, 2022

By:

/s/ Zach George

 

Name:

Zach George

 

Title:

Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

EXHIBIT

 

Exhibit

 

Description of Exhibit

99.1

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

99.2

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

99.3

 

Form 52-109F2 Certificate of Interim Filings by CEO (pursuant to Canadian regulations)

99.4

 

Form 52-109F2 Certificate of Interim Filings by CFO (pursuant to Canadian regulations)

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 99.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SNDL Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited – expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

 

 

 


 

 

SNDL Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position

(Unaudited - expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)

As at

Note

June 30, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

362,630

 

 

558,251

 

Restricted cash

5

 

19,406

 

 

27,013

 

Marketable securities

6

 

34,224

 

 

83,724

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

18,687

 

 

10,865

 

Biological assets

7

 

2,530

 

 

4,410

 

Inventory

8

 

141,622

 

 

29,503

 

Prepaid expenses and deposits

 

 

13,929

 

 

4,355

 

Investments

13

 

3,349

 

 

3,065

 

Assets held for sale

10

 

—

 

 

2,998

 

Net investment in subleases

11

 

4,099

 

 

3,991

 

 

 

 

600,476

 

 

728,175

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term deposits

 

 

9,068

 

 

7,725

 

Right of use assets

9

 

174,157

 

 

6,717

 

Property, plant and equipment

10

 

135,720

 

 

56,472

 

Net investment in subleases

11

 

22,116

 

 

22,571

 

Intangible assets

12

 

2,690

 

 

4,709

 

Investments

13

 

62,062

 

 

70,498

 

Equity-accounted investees

14

 

480,271

 

 

412,858

 

Goodwill

3

 

394,780

 

 

114,537

 

Total assets

 

 

1,881,340

 

 

1,424,262

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

19(d)

 

37,080

 

 

38,452

 

Current portion of lease obligations

16

 

22,989

 

 

5,701

 

Derivative warrants

15

 

6,402

 

 

21,700

 

 

 

 

66,471

 

 

65,853

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease obligations

16

 

239,368

 

 

27,769

 

Other liabilities

17

 

3,010

 

 

4,505

 

Total liabilities

 

 

308,849

 

 

98,127

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital

18(b)

 

2,322,273

 

 

2,035,704

 

Warrants

18(c)

 

8,092

 

 

8,092

 

Contributed surplus

 

 

65,043

 

 

60,734

 

Contingent consideration

 

 

2,279

 

 

2,279

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(896,598

)

 

(788,510

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

13,601

 

 

7,607

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

1,514,690

 

 

1,325,906

 

Non-controlling interest

 

 

57,801

 

 

229

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

 

1,881,340

 

 

1,424,262

 

Commitments (note 25)

Subsequent events (notes 13 and 14)

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

1


 

 

SNDL Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Loss and Comprehensive Loss

(Unaudited - expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

 

 

Note

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Gross revenue

 

20

 

 

227,557

 

 

 

12,739

 

 

 

247,684

 

 

 

24,487

 

Excise taxes

 

 

 

 

3,862

 

 

 

3,588

 

 

 

6,392

 

 

 

5,445

 

Net revenue

 

 

 

 

223,695

 

 

 

9,151

 

 

 

241,292

 

 

 

19,042

 

Cost of sales

 

8

 

 

174,291

 

 

 

9,534

 

 

 

188,617

 

 

 

20,979

 

Inventory impairment and obsolescence

 

8

 

 

3,871

 

 

 

1,651

 

 

 

5,852

 

 

 

3,405

 

Gross margin before fair value adjustments

 

 

 

 

45,533

 

 

 

(2,034

)

 

 

46,823

 

 

 

(5,342

)

Change in fair value of biological assets

 

7

 

 

(388

)

 

 

(331

)

 

 

3,302

 

 

 

(425

)

Change in fair value realized through inventory

 

 

 

 

(2,066

)

 

 

(456

)

 

 

(3,627

)

 

 

(506

)

Gross margin

 

 

 

 

43,079

 

 

 

(2,821

)

 

 

46,498

 

 

 

(6,273

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and fee revenue

 

21

 

 

2,577

 

 

 

3,344

 

 

 

6,438

 

 

 

6,193

 

Investment (loss) income

 

21

 

 

(35,073

)

 

 

2,362

 

 

 

(52,783

)

 

 

15,262

 

Share of profit (loss) of equity-accounted investees

 

14

 

 

(37,978

)

 

 

3,724

 

 

 

(33,887

)

 

 

3,724

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

 

 

 

40,293

 

 

 

10,086

 

 

 

50,975

 

 

 

17,179

 

Sales and marketing

 

 

 

 

3,132

 

 

 

1,315

 

 

 

4,243

 

 

 

2,265

 

Research and development

 

 

 

 

390

 

 

 

758

 

 

 

485

 

 

 

993

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

10,12

 

 

8,800

 

 

 

931

 

 

 

9,539

 

 

 

1,989

 

Share-based compensation

 

19

 

 

438

 

 

 

4,539

 

 

 

4,642

 

 

 

7,995

 

Restructuring costs

 

 

 

 

(882

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(882

)

 

 

—

 

Asset impairment

 

 

 

 

1,850

 

 

 

60,000

 

 

 

1,850

 

 

 

60,000

 

Government subsidies

 

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(2,180

)

Loss from operations

 

 

 

 

(81,416

)

 

 

(71,020

)

 

 

(104,586

)

 

 

(69,335

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transaction costs

 

 

 

 

7,938

 

 

 

(805

)

 

 

1,457

 

 

 

(4,453

)

Finance income (costs), net

 

22

 

 

(26,505

)

 

 

(40

)

 

 

(26,444

)

 

 

(91

)

Change in estimate of fair value of derivative warrants

 

15

 

 

23,656

 

 

 

19,810

 

 

 

15,356

 

 

 

(110,134

)

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

 

 

 

 

161

 

 

 

(208

)

 

 

11

 

 

 

(648

)

Gain (loss) on disposition of PP&E

 

 

 

 

402

 

 

 

(22

)

 

 

402

 

 

 

(139

)

Other expenses

 

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(1,932

)

Loss before income tax

 

 

 

 

(75,764

)

 

 

(52,287

)

 

 

(113,804

)

 

 

(186,732

)

Income tax recovery

 

 

 

 

1,791

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

1,791

 

 

 

—

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

(73,973

)

 

 

(52,287

)

 

 

(112,013

)

 

 

(186,732

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity-accounted investees - share of OCI

 

14

 

 

12,727

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

5,994

 

 

 

—

 

Comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

(61,246

)

 

 

(52,287

)

 

 

(106,019

)

 

 

(186,732

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owners of the Company

 

 

 

 

(73,301

)

 

 

(52,287

)

 

 

(111,205

)

 

 

(186,703

)

Non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

(672

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(808

)

 

 

(29

)

 

 

 

 

 

(73,973

)

 

 

(52,287

)

 

 

(112,013

)

 

 

(186,732

)

Comprehensive loss attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owners of the Company

 

 

 

 

(60,574

)

 

 

(52,287

)

 

 

(105,211

)

 

 

(186,703

)

Non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

(672

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(808

)

 

 

(29

)

 

 

 

 

 

(61,246

)

 

 

(52,287

)

 

 

(106,019

)

 

 

(186,732

)

Net loss per common share attributable to owners of the Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

 

23

 

$

(0.31

)

 

$

(0.28

)

 

$

(0.50

)

 

$

(1.12

)

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

2


 

 

SNDL Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Unaudited - expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

Note

Share capital

 

Warrants

 

Contributed surplus

 

Contingent consideration

 

Accumulated deficit

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

Non-controlling interest

 

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

 

2,035,704

 

 

8,092

 

 

60,734

 

 

2,279

 

 

(788,510

)

 

7,607

 

 

229

 

 

1,326,135

 

Net loss

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

(111,205

)

 

—

 

 

(808

)

 

(112,013

)

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

5,994

 

 

—

 

 

5,994

 

Share issuances

18(b)

 

2,870

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

2,870

 

Share repurchases

18(b)

 

(5,170

)

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

3,117

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

(2,053

)

Share issuances by subsidiaries

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

57

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

35

 

 

92

 

Acquisition

3

 

287,129

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

58,250

 

 

345,379

 

Share-based compensation

19

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

5,992

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

95

 

 

6,087

 

Employee awards exercised

18(b)

 

1,740

 

 

—

 

 

(1,740

)

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

 

2,322,273

 

 

8,092

 

 

65,043

 

 

2,279

 

 

(896,598

)

 

13,601

 

 

57,801

 

 

1,572,491

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2022

 

 

2,327,443

 

 

8,092

 

 

61,959

 

 

2,279

 

 

(826,414

)

 

874

 

 

58,343

 

 

1,632,576

 

Net loss

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

(73,301

)

 

—

 

 

(672

)

 

(73,973

)

Other comprehensive income

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

12,727

 

 

—

 

 

12,727

 

Share repurchases

18(b)

 

(5,170

)

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

3,117

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

(2,053

)

Share issuances by subsidiaries

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

57

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

35

 

 

92

 

Share-based compensation

19

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

3,027

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

95

 

 

3,122

 

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

 

2,322,273

 

 

8,092

 

 

65,043

 

 

2,279

 

 

(896,598

)

 

13,601

 

 

57,801

 

 

1,572,491

 

 

 

3


 

 

SNDL Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Unaudited - expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

Note

Share capital

 

Warrants

 

Contributed surplus

 

Contingent consideration

 

Accumulated deficit

 

Accumulated

other

comprehensive

income

 

Non-

controlling

interest

 

Total equity

 

Balance at December 31, 2020

 

 

762,046

 

 

6,138

 

 

59,344

 

 

2,279

 

 

(558,128

)

 

—

 

 

(1,984

)

 

269,695

 

Net loss

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

(186,703

)

 

—

 

 

(29

)

 

(186,732

)

Loss of control of subsidiary

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

2,013

 

 

2,013

 

Share issuances

 

 

977,425

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

977,425

 

Share issuance costs

 

 

(16,233

)

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

(16,233

)

Derivative warrants exercised

 

 

277,136

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

277,136

 

Share-based compensation

 

 

6

 

 

—

 

 

7,989

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

7,995

 

Employee warrants exercised

 

 

2,633

 

 

—

 

 

(2,432

)

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

201

 

Balance at June 30, 2021

 

 

2,003,013

 

 

6,138

 

 

64,901

 

 

2,279

 

 

(744,831

)

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

1,331,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2021

 

 

1,675,595

 

 

6,138

 

 

60,370

 

 

2,279

 

 

(692,544

)

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

1,051,838

 

Net loss

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

(52,287

)

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

(52,287

)

Share issuances

 

 

330,110

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

330,110

 

Share issuance costs

 

 

(2,750

)

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

(2,750

)

Share-based compensation

 

 

5

 

 

—

 

 

4,534

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

4,539

 

Employee warrants exercised

 

 

53

 

 

—

 

 

(3

)

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

50

 

Balance at June 30, 2021

 

 

2,003,013

 

 

6,138

 

 

64,901

 

 

2,279

 

 

(744,831

)

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

1,331,500

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

4


 

 

SNDL Growers Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows

(Unaudited - expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

 

 

Note

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Cash provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss for the period

 

 

 

 

(73,973

)

 

 

(52,287

)

 

 

(112,013

)

 

 

(186,732

)

Adjustments for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax recovery

 

 

 

 

(1,791

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(1,791

)

 

 

—

 

Interest and fee revenue

 

21

 

 

(2,577

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(6,438

)

 

 

—

 

Change in fair value of biological assets

 

 

 

 

388

 

 

 

331

 

 

 

(3,302

)

 

 

425

 

Share-based compensation

 

19

 

 

438

 

 

 

4,539

 

 

 

4,642

 

 

 

7,995

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

10,12

 

 

10,538

 

 

 

2,364

 

 

 

12,977

 

 

 

4,771

 

(Gain) loss on disposition of PP&E

 

10

 

 

(402

)

 

 

22

 

 

 

(402

)

 

 

139

 

Inventory obsolescence

 

8

 

 

3,871

 

 

 

1,651

 

 

 

5,852

 

 

 

3,405

 

Finance costs

 

22

 

 

26,505

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

26,444

 

 

 

52

 

Change in estimate of fair value of derivative warrants

 

15

 

 

(23,656

)

 

 

(19,810

)

 

 

(15,356

)

 

 

110,134

 

Unrealized foreign exchange loss

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

104

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

2,009

 

Asset impairment

 

 

 

 

1,850

 

 

 

60,000

 

 

 

1,850

 

 

 

60,000

 

Share of (profit) loss of equity-accounted investees

 

14

 

 

37,978

 

 

 

(3,724

)

 

 

33,887

 

 

 

(3,724

)

Other expenses

 

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

1,864

 

Gain on disposition of marketable securities

 

6,21

 

 

—

 

 

 

(4,211

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(12,230

)

Unrealized loss (gain) on marketable securities

 

6,21

 

 

35,338

 

 

 

1,849

 

 

 

53,172

 

 

 

(3,032

)

Additions to marketable securities

 

6

 

 

(2,899

)

 

 

(69,593

)

 

 

(3,500

)

 

 

(106,333

)

Proceeds from disposal of marketable securities

 

6

 

 

—

 

 

 

8,118

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

24,176

 

Income distributions from equity-accounted investees

 

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

685

 

 

 

—

 

Interest received

 

 

 

 

2,084

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

5,799

 

 

 

—

 

Change in non-cash working capital

 

 

 

 

(31,584

)

 

 

234

 

 

 

(46,434

)

 

 

(7,667

)

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

 

 

(17,873

)

 

 

(70,382

)

 

 

(43,893

)

 

 

(104,748

)

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant and equipment

 

10

 

 

(3,554

)

 

 

(1,745

)

 

 

(4,535

)

 

 

(1,864

)

Additions to intangible assets

 

12

 

 

1

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(55

)

 

 

—

 

Additions to investments

 

13

 

 

337

 

 

 

(3,000

)

 

 

(14,094

)

 

 

(13,560

)

Additions to equity-accounted investees

 

14

 

 

(36,880

)

 

 

(187,875

)

 

 

(94,200

)

 

 

(187,875

)

Proceeds from disposal of PP&E

 

 

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

55

 

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

115

 

Acquisition, net of cash acquired

 

3

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(31,149

)

 

 

—

 

Change in non-cash working capital

 

 

 

 

294

 

 

 

277

 

 

 

259

 

 

 

37

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

 

 

(35,802

)

 

 

(192,288

)

 

 

(139,774

)

 

 

(203,147

)

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in restricted cash

 

5

 

 

2,541

 

 

 

(52,349

)

 

 

7,607

 

 

 

(47,116

)

Payments on lease obligations, net

 

 

 

 

(9,177

)

 

 

(122

)

 

 

(9,624

)

 

 

(245

)

Repurchase of common shares

 

18(b)

 

 

(2,053

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(2,053

)

 

 

—

 

Proceeds from issuance of shares and registered offerings, net of costs

 

18(b)

 

 

—

 

 

 

327,360

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

1,062,448

 

Proceeds from exercise of derivative warrants

 

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

119,318

 

Proceeds from exercise of employee warrants

 

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

201

 

Repayment of long-term debt

 

3

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(10,000

)

 

 

—

 

Change in non-cash working capital

 

 

 

 

2,170

 

 

 

(197

)

 

 

2,116

 

 

 

382

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

 

 

 

(6,519

)

 

 

274,742

 

 

 

(11,954

)

 

 

1,134,988

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash held in foreign currency

 

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(99

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(2,051

)

Change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

(60,194

)

 

 

11,973

 

 

 

(195,621

)

 

 

825,042

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

 

 

422,824

 

 

 

873,445

 

 

 

558,251

 

 

 

60,376

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

 

 

 

362,630

 

 

 

885,418

 

 

 

362,630

 

 

 

885,418

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

5


SNDL Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

 

1.

Description of business

SNDL Inc. (“SNDL” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) on August 19, 2006. On July 25, 2022, the Company’s shareholders approved a special resolution amending the articles of SNDL to change the name of the Company from “Sundial Growers Inc.” to “SNDL Inc.”.

The Company’s head office is located at 300, 919 11th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The principal activities of the Company are the retailing of wines, beers and spirits, the operation and support of corporate-owned and franchise retail cannabis stores in Canadian jurisdictions where the private sale of recreational cannabis is permitted, the production, distribution and sale of cannabis in Canada pursuant to the Cannabis Act (Canada) (the “Cannabis Act”), and the deployment of capital to investment opportunities. The Cannabis Act regulates the production, distribution, and possession of cannabis for both medical and adult recreational access in Canada. The Company also owns approximately 63% of Nova Cannabis Inc. (“Nova”) (TSX: NOVC), whose principal activities are the retail sale of cannabis.

SNDL and its subsidiaries currently operate solely in Canada. Through its joint venture SunStream Bancorp Inc. (note 14), the Company also provides growth capital that pursues indirect investment and financial services opportunities in the global cannabis sector, as well as other investment opportunities. The Company also makes strategic portfolio investments in debt and equity securities.

The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol “SNDL”.

2.

Basis of presentation

 

a)

Statement of compliance

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements (“financial statements”) have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 – Interim Financial Reporting as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”). These financial statements were prepared using the same accounting policies and methods as those disclosed in the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements for the Company for the year ended December 31, 2021.

These financial statements were approved and authorized for issue by the Board of Directors (“Board”) on August 12, 2022.

3.

Business acquisition

 

A)

ALCANNA

On October 7, 2021, the Company announced that it had entered into an arrangement agreement with Alcanna Inc. (“Alcanna”) pursuant to which the Company would acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Alcanna by way of a statutory plan of arrangement (the “Alcanna Transaction”). The Company and Alcanna amended the arrangement agreement in respect of the Alcanna Transaction on January 6, 2022, and the Alcanna Transaction closed on March 31, 2022. Alcanna is a Canadian liquor retailer, operating predominantly in Alberta under its three retail brands, “Wine and Beyond”, “Liquor Depot” and “Ace Liquor”. Alcanna holds an approximate 63% equity interest in Nova, a Canadian cannabis retailer operating stores across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario. The Company is deemed to control Nova through its equity interest and Nova’s results are included in the financial statements of the Company with the minority interest shown as non-controlling interest through equity.

Alcanna was acquired to diversify and stabilize cash flows and advance the Company’s vertical integration strategy.

The Alcanna Transaction consideration was comprised of (i) an aggregate $54.3 million cash ($1.50 in cash for each Alcanna common share), and (ii) an aggregate 320.6 million SNDL common shares valued at $287.0 million based on the fair value of each common share of the Company on the closing date (8.85 of a SNDL common share for each Alcanna common share).

The Company has engaged independent valuation experts to assist in determining the fair value of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed and related deferred income tax impacts. The purchase price allocation is not final as the Company

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SNDL Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

is continuing to obtain and verify information required to determine the fair value of certain assets and liabilities and the amount of deferred income taxes arising on their recognition.

Due to the inherent complexity associated with valuations and the timing of the acquisition, the numbers below are provisional.

The fair value of consideration paid was as follows:

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

54,339

 

Issuance of common shares

 

287,129

 

 

 

341,468

 

The preliminary fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired was as follows:

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

23,190

 

Accounts receivable

 

1,868

 

Prepaid expenses and deposits

 

10,986

 

Inventory

 

105,022

 

Right of use assets

 

171,866

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

86,059

 

Goodwill

 

280,243

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

(36,703

)

Long-term debt

 

(10,000

)

Lease liabilities

 

(232,755

)

Derivative warrants

 

(58

)

Non-controlling interest

 

(58,250

)

 

 

341,468

 

Non-controlling interest has been measured as the fair value of the non-controlling interest in Nova, which at the time was 37%, and was measured by applying a market approach with reference to Nova’s share price on the day of the Alcanna Transaction of $2.66.

As new information obtained within one year of the date of acquisition about facts and circumstances that existed at the date of acquisition identifies adjustments to the above amounts, then the accounting for the acquisition will be revised.

On March 31, 2022, the Company repaid in full the acquired long-term debt balance of $10.0 million.

The financial statements incorporate the operations of Alcanna commencing March 31, 2022. During the one-day period of March 31, 2022, the Company recorded revenues of $2.0 million and net loss of $0.1 million. During the period April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022, the Company recorded revenues of $204.9 million and net earnings of $0.8 million. Had the Alcanna Transaction closed on January 1, 2022, management estimates that for the period January 1, 2022, to March 30, 2022, revenue would have increased by $162.5 million and net loss would have increased by $6.1 million. In determining these amounts, management assumes the fair values on the date of acquisition would have been the same as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2022.

The Company incurred acquisition-related costs of $6.8 million which have been included in transaction costs.

 

B)

Inner spirit

On May 5, 2021, the Company and Inner Spirit Holdings Ltd. (“Inner Spirit”) announced that they had entered into an arrangement agreement pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Inner Spirit (the “Inner Spirit Transaction”). The Inner Spirit Transaction closed on July 20, 2021. Inner Spirit is a retailer and franchisor of Spiritleaf recreational cannabis stores across Canada, with a network that includes more than 100 franchised and corporate-owned locations. As new information obtained within one year of the date of acquisition about facts and circumstances that existed at the date of acquisition identifies adjustments, then the accounting for the acquisition will be revised. At June 30, 2022, no adjustments were made to the preliminary estimates of the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired presented at December 31, 2021.

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SNDL Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

4.

Segment information

The Company’s reportable segments are organized by business line, and with the acquisition of Alcanna, are comprised of four reportable segments: liquor retail, cannabis retail, cannabis operations, and investments.

Liquor retail includes the sale of wines, beers and spirits through wholly owned liquor stores. Cannabis retail includes the private sale of recreational cannabis through wholly owned and franchise retail cannabis stores. Cannabis operations include the cultivation, distribution and sale of cannabis for the adult-use market and medical markets in Canada. Investments include the deployment of capital to investment opportunities. Certain overhead expenses not directly attributable to any operating segment are reported as “Corporate”.

 

 

Liquor Retail (1)

 

 

Cannabis Retail (1)

 

 

Cannabis

 

 

Investments (2)

 

 

Corporate

 

 

Total

 

As at June 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

 

573,428

 

 

 

257,663

 

 

 

148,678

 

 

 

882,165

 

 

 

19,406

 

 

 

1,881,340

 

Six months ended June 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

 

 

149,947

 

 

 

71,006

 

 

 

20,339

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

241,292

 

Gross margin

 

 

33,812

 

 

 

17,190

 

 

 

(4,504

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

46,498

 

Interest and fee revenue

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

6,438

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

6,438

 

Loss on marketable securities

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(52,783

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(52,783

)

Share of loss of equity-accounted investees

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(33,887

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(33,887

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

5,315

 

 

 

3,965

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

250

 

 

 

9,539

 

Earnings (loss) before tax

 

 

7,171

 

 

 

(63

)

 

 

(10,927

)

 

 

(101,973

)

 

 

(8,012

)

 

 

(113,804

)

Three months ended June 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

 

 

148,637

 

 

 

63,494

 

 

 

11,564

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

223,695

 

Gross margin

 

 

33,528

 

 

 

13,897

 

 

 

(4,346

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

43,079

 

Interest and fee revenue

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

2,577

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

2,577

 

Gain (loss) on marketable securities

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(35,073

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(35,073

)

Share of loss of equity-accounted investees

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(37,978

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(37,978

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

5,315

 

 

 

3,370

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

115

 

 

 

8,800

 

Earnings (loss) before tax

 

 

7,244

 

 

 

217

 

 

 

(7,963

)

 

 

(92,278

)

 

 

17,016

 

 

 

(75,764

)

 

(1)

Liquor retail includes operations for the period March 31 to June 30, 2022 and cannabis retail includes the operations of Nova retail stores for the period March 31 to June 30, 2022.

 

(2)

Total assets include cash and cash equivalents.

 

 

 

Liquor Retail

 

 

Cannabis Retail

 

 

Cannabis

 

 

Investments (1)

Corporate

 

 

Total

 

As at December 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

 

—

 

 

 

153,624

 

 

 

147,887

 

 

 

1,093,596

 

 

 

29,155

 

 

 

1,424,262

 

Six months ended June 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

19,042

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

19,042

 

Gross margin

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(6,273

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(6,273

)

Interest and fee revenue

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

6,193

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

6,193

 

Gain on marketable securities

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

15,262

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

15,262

 

Share of profit of equity-accounted investees

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

3,724

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

3,724

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

1,782

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

207

 

 

 

1,989

 

Earnings (loss) before tax

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(84,623

)

 

 

23,351

 

 

 

(125,460

)

 

 

(186,732

)

Three months ended June 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

9,151

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

9,151

 

Gross margin

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(2,821

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(2,821

)

Interest and fee revenue

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

3,344

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

3,344

 

Gain (loss) on marketable securities

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

2,362

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

2,362

 

Share of profit of equity-accounted investees

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

3,724

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

3,724

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

828

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

103

 

 

 

931

 

Earnings (loss) before tax

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(75,451

)

 

 

9,051

 

 

 

14,113

 

 

 

(52,287

)

 

(1)

Total assets include cash and cash equivalents.

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SNDL Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

 

Geographical disclosure

As at June 30, 2022, the Company had non-current assets related to operations in the United States of $480.3 million (December 31, 2021 – $412.9 million). For the six months ended June 30, 2022, share of profit of equity-accounted investees related to operations in the United States was a loss of $33.9 million (six months ended June 30, 2021 – $3.7 million).

5.

Restricted cash

As at

June 30, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

 

Securities collateral

 

—

 

 

7,773

 

Captive insurance

 

19,106

 

 

19,240

 

Other

 

300

 

 

—

 

 

 

19,406

 

 

27,013

 

Securities collateral was comprised of a cash balance to satisfy margin requirements on the Company’s option trading position.

The Company has secured insurance coverage for its directors and officers through two separate captive insurance structures.

6.

Marketable securities

As at

June 30, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

 

Balance, beginning of year

 

83,724

 

 

—

 

Additions

 

3,672

 

 

158,101

 

Dispositions

 

—

 

 

(9,663

)

Change in fair value recognized in profit or loss

 

(53,172

)

 

(64,714

)

Balance, end of period

 

34,224

 

 

83,724

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, proceeds of $24.2 million were received for the dispositions of marketable securities and a gain on disposition of $12.2 million was recognized (note 21).

Marketable securities have been designated as Fair Value Through Profit or Loss (“FVTPL”) (note 24).

The components of marketable securities are as follows:

As at

June 30, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

 

Equity securities

 

34,224

 

 

83,802

 

Put and call options

 

—

 

 

(78

)

 

 

34,224

 

 

83,724

 

7.

Biological assets

The Company’s biological assets consist of cannabis plants in various stages of vegetation, including plants which have not been harvested. The change in carrying value of biological assets are as follows:

As at

June 30, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

 

Balance, beginning of year

 

4,410

 

 

3,531

 

Increase in biological assets due to capitalized costs

 

13,498

 

 

25,880

 

Net change in fair value of biological assets

 

3,302

 

 

4,708

 

Transferred to inventory upon harvest

 

(18,680

)

 

(29,709

)

Balance, end of period

 

2,530

 

 

4,410

 

Biological assets are valued in accordance with IAS 41 and are presented at their fair value less costs to sell up to the point of harvest. This is determined using a model which estimates the expected harvest yield in grams for plants currently being cultivated, and then adjusts that amount for the expected selling price less costs to produce and sell per gram.

9


SNDL Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

The fair value measurements for biological assets have been categorized as Level 3 fair values based on the inputs to the valuation technique used. The Company’s method of accounting for biological assets attributes value accretion on a straight-line basis throughout the life of the biological asset from initial cloning to the point of harvest.

Management believes the most significant unobservable inputs and their impact on fair value of biological assets are as follows:

Assumption

Input

Weighted average input

 

Effect of 10% change ($000s)

 

 

 

June 30

2022

 

December 31

2021

 

June 30

2022

 

December 31

2021

 

Yield per square foot of growing space (1)

Grams

 

49

 

 

49

 

 

247

 

 

435

 

Average net selling price (2)

$/gram

 

4.37

 

 

4.49

 

 

663

 

 

1,014

 

After harvest cost to complete and sell

$/gram

 

1.25

 

 

1.06

 

 

201

 

 

249

 

 

(1)

Varies by strain; obtained through historical growing results or grower estimate if historical results are not available.

 

(2)

Varies by strain and sales market; obtained through average selling prices or estimated future selling prices if historical results are not available.

These assumptions are estimates that are subject to volatility in market prices and several uncontrollable factors. The Company’s estimates are, by their nature, subject to change and differences from the anticipated yield will be reflected in the net change in fair value of biological assets in future periods.

The Company estimates the harvest yields for cannabis at various stages of growth. As at June 30, 2022, it is estimated that the Company’s biological assets will yield approximately 3,769 kilograms (December 31, 2021 – 5,672 kilograms) of dry cannabis when harvested. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company harvested 12,263 kilograms of dry cannabis (six months ended June 30, 2021 – 11,628 kilograms).

8.

Inventory

As at

June 30, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

 

Retail liquor

 

97,436

 

 

—

 

Cannabis

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raw materials, packaging and components

 

4,658

 

 

4,354

 

Work-in-progress

 

21,375

 

 

19,751

 

Finished goods

 

4,909

 

 

2,966

 

Retail cannabis

 

12,935

 

 

2,397

 

Millwork

 

309

 

 

35

 

 

 

141,622

 

 

29,503

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, inventories of $174.3 million and $188.6 million were recognized in cost of sales as an expense (three and six months ended June 30, 2021 – $9.5 million and $21.0 million). During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized inventory write downs of $4.4 million and $7.2 million (three and six months ended June 30, 2021 – $1.6 million and $3.3 million), of which $3.9 million and $5.9 million (three and six months ended June 30, 2021 – $1.7 million and $3.4 million) was recognized as an impaired and obsolete inventory provision, and $0.5 million and $1.3 million (three and six months ended June 30, 2021 – $0.1 million and $0.1 million) was included in the change in fair value realized through inventory as the fair value component of the impaired and obsolete inventory provision.

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SNDL Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

9.

Right of use assets

Cost

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

 

8,038

 

Acquisition (note 3)

 

 

171,866

 

Additions

 

 

1,067

 

Tenant inducement allowances

 

 

22

 

Terminations and remeasurements

 

 

(127

)

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

 

180,866

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated amortization and impairment

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

 

1,321

 

Depreciation

 

 

5,388

 

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

 

6,709

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net book value

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

 

6,717

 

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

 

174,157

 

 

10.

Property, plant and equipment

 

Land

 

Production facilities

 

Leasehold improvements

 

Equipment

 

Construction

in progress

(“CIP”)

 

Total

 

Cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

12,388

 

 

153,332

 

 

3,899

 

 

32,777

 

 

6,103

 

 

208,499

 

Acquisition (note 3)

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

45,935

 

 

37,755

 

 

2,369

 

 

86,059

 

Additions

 

4

 

 

256

 

 

2,048

 

 

1,671

 

 

556

 

 

4,535

 

Dispositions

 

(611

)

 

(3,186

)

 

—

 

 

(3,603

)

 

—

 

 

(7,400

)

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

11,781

 

 

150,402

 

 

51,882

 

 

68,600

 

 

9,028

 

 

291,693

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated amortization and impairment

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

—

 

 

131,867

 

 

411

 

 

13,928

 

 

5,821

 

 

152,027

 

Depreciation

 

—

 

 

669

 

 

2,084

 

 

4,662

 

 

—

 

 

7,415

 

Dispositions

 

—

 

 

(666

)

 

—

 

 

(2,803

)

 

—

 

 

(3,469

)

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

—

 

 

131,870

 

 

2,495

 

 

15,787

 

 

5,821

 

 

155,973

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net book value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

12,388

 

 

21,465

 

 

3,488

 

 

18,849

 

 

282

 

 

56,472

 

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

11,781

 

 

18,532

 

 

49,387

 

 

52,813

 

 

3,207

 

 

135,720

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, depreciation expense of $3.4 million was capitalized to biological assets and inventory (six months ended June 30, 2021 – $2.8 million).

At June 30, 2022, the Company determined that no indicators of impairment existed or indicators that a previous impairment should be reversed, and no impairment test was required.

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, proceeds of $3.5 million were received for the disposition of the Company’s Merritt facility and a gain on disposal of $0.5 million was recognized. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Merritt facility was reclassified from property, plant and equipment to assets held for sale.

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, proceeds of $3.9 million were received for the disposition of the Company’s Rocky View facility and no gain on disposal was recognized.

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SNDL Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

11.

Net investment in subleases

 

June 30, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

 

Balance, beginning of year

 

26,562

 

 

—

 

Acquisition

 

—

 

 

23,751

 

Additions

 

1,408

 

 

3,951

 

Finance income

 

379

 

 

573

 

Rents recovered (payments made directly to landlords)

 

(2,177

)

 

(1,713

)

Dispositions and remeasurement

 

43

 

 

—

 

Balance, end of period

 

26,215

 

 

26,562

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion

 

4,099

 

 

3,991

 

Long-term

 

22,116

 

 

22,571

 

Net investment in subleases represent leased retail stores that have been subleased to certain franchise partners. These subleases are classified as a financial lease as the sublease terms are for the remaining term of the head lease.

12.

Intangible assets

 

Brands and trademarks

 

Patents

 

Total

 

Cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

5,445

 

 

13,551

 

 

18,996

 

Additions

 

55

 

 

—

 

 

55

 

Dispositions

 

(50

)

 

—

 

 

(50

)

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

5,450

 

 

13,551

 

 

19,001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated amortization and impairment

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

736

 

 

13,551

 

 

14,287

 

Amortization

 

174

 

 

—

 

 

174

 

Impairment

 

1,850

 

 

—

 

 

1,850

 

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

2,760

 

 

13,551

 

 

16,311

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net book value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

4,709

 

 

—

 

 

4,709

 

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

2,690

 

 

—

 

 

2,690

 

Brands and trademarks consist of intellectual property purchased from Sun 8 Holdings Inc. (“Sun 8”) with a useful life of 15 years and other intellectual property with a useful life of 12 years.

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company determined that indicators of impairment existed regarding the Sun 8 intellectual property due to decreasing market demand. The estimated recoverable amount of the intangible asset was determined to be $2.5 million and an impairment of $1.9 million was recorded.

13.

Investments

As at

June 30, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

 

Investments at amortized cost

 

24,624

 

 

24,987

 

Investments at FVTPL

 

40,787

 

 

48,576

 

 

 

65,411

 

 

73,563

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion

 

3,349

 

 

3,065

 

Long-term

 

62,062

 

 

70,498

 

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SNDL Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

 

Investments at fvtpl

On February 9, 2022, the Company closed a $5.0 million promissory note with a maturity date of February 9, 2025, and an interest rate of 15% per annum.

On March 30, 2022, the Company closed a $10.0 million convertible debenture with Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. with a maturity date of March 30, 2025, and an interest rate of 10% per annum. On August 11, 2022, the Company waived compliance under the use of proceeds requirement under certain conditions.

On June 17, 2022, Zenabis Global Inc. (“Zenabis”), as well as Zenabis’ direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Zenabis Group”), filed a petition with the Québec Superior Court for protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”). On June 16, 2022 (and amended on July 5, 2022), the Company entered into a purchase agreement, in the form of a “stalking horse bid” (the “Bid Agreement”), pursuant to which the shares of Zenabis and the business and assets of the Zenabis Group would be acquired by SNDL. The Bid Agreement is subject to the approval by the Québec Superior Court supervising the CCAA Proceedings, and to potential alternative bids pursuant to bidding procedures that will follow. Due to the uncertainty of outcomes, the Company has adjusted the fair value of the Zenabis Senior Loan downward by $22.1 million (note 22) to management’s best estimate of the fair value of the Zenabis Senior Loan at June 30, 2022, in accordance with the requirements of IFRS. In the event that facts and circumstances change the fair value may be adjusted further. The fair value determination does not attribute value to the associated royalty due to its inherent uncertainty, or monitoring fee.

14.

Equity-accounted investees

As at

June 30, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

 

Interest in joint venture

 

480,271

 

 

412,858

 

Interest in joint venture

SunStream Bancorp Inc. (“SunStream”) is a joint venture in which the Company has a 50% ownership interest. SunStream is a private company, incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta), which provides growth capital that pursues indirect investment and financial services opportunities in the global cannabis sector, as well as other investment opportunities.

SunStream is structured as a separate vehicle and the Company has a residual interest in the net assets of SunStream. Accordingly, the Company has classified its interest in SunStream as a joint venture, which is accounted for using the equity-method.

The current investment portfolio of SunStream is comprised of secured debt and hybrid debt and derivative instruments with United States based cannabis businesses. These investments are recorded at fair value each reporting period with any changes in fair value recorded through profit or loss. SunStream actively monitors these investments for changes in credit risk, market risks and other risks specific to each investment.

As at June 30, 2022, the Company had contributed $497.8 million out of the total $538.0 million that has been committed. Subsequent to June 30, 2022, the Company contributed an additional $8.1 million to SunStream.

The following table summarizes the carrying amount of the Company’s interest in the joint venture:

 

 

Carrying amount

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

 

412,858

 

Capital contributions

 

 

94,200

 

Share of net earnings (loss)

 

 

(33,887

)

Share of other comprehensive income

 

 

7,785

 

Distributions

 

 

(685

)

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

 

480,271

 

SunStream is a related party due to it being classified as a joint venture of the Company. Capital contributions to the joint venture and distributions received from the joint venture are classified as related party transactions.

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SNDL Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

The following table summarizes the financial information of SunStream:

As at

June 30, 2022

 

Current assets (including cash and cash equivalents: $0.4 million)

 

935

 

Non-current assets

 

462,949

 

Current liabilities

 

(822

)

Non-current liabilities

 

—

 

Net assets (liabilities) (100%)

 

463,062

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30, 2022

 

 

 

Revenue (loss)

 

(29,853

)

Profit (loss) from operations

 

(33,548

)

Other comprehensive gain (loss)

 

7,785

 

Total comprehensive loss

 

(25,751

)

15.

Derivative warrants

 

June 30, 2022

 

Balance, beginning of year

 

21,700

 

Change in fair value recognized in profit or loss

 

(15,356

)

Acquisition (note 3)

 

58

 

Balance, end of period

 

6,402

 

The carrying amount is an estimate of the fair value of the derivative warrants and is presented as a current liability. The derivative warrants are classified as a liability due to the Company’s share price being denominated in USD, which creates variability as to the value in CAD when they are exercised. The derivative warrants are recorded as a current liability, however, the Company has no cash obligation nor is there any cash loss with respect to the derivative warrants, rather it will deliver common shares if and when warrants are exercised.

The following table summarizes outstanding derivative warrants as at June 30, 2022:

 

Exercise price (USD)

 

Number of warrants

 

Weighted average contractual life

 

2020 Series A Warrants (1)

 

1.77

 

 

50,000

 

 

3.1

 

Unsecured Convertible Notes Warrants (1)

 

1.77

 

 

50,000

 

 

1.5

 

New Warrants

 

15.00

 

 

9,833,333

 

 

2.1

 

December 2018 Performance Warrants

CAD 5.51

 

 

118,067

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,051,400

 

 

2.1

 

 

(1)

The conversion or exercise price, as applicable, is subject to full ratchet antidilution protection upon any subsequent transaction at a price lower than the price then in effect and standard adjustments in the event of any share split, share dividend, share combination, recapitalization or other similar transaction. If the Company issues, sells or enters into any agreement to issue or sell, any variable rate securities, the investors have the additional right to substitute the variable price (or formula) of such securities for the conversion or exercise price, as applicable.

In connection with the Alcanna Transaction (note 3), the Company acquired warrants previously issued by Nova (the “December 2018 Performance Warrants”) that are classified as a liability.

The December 2018 Performance Warrants became immediately exercisable upon issuance. Each performance warrant includes a performance incentive that entitles the warrant holders to additional common shares of Nova upon exercise provided that the 20-day volume weighted average trading price of Nova’s common shares (the “Market Price”) equals or exceeds $19.27 at any time prior to the expiration date of the warrants. The Market Price condition has not been met. As such, the fair value of the December 2018 Performance Warrants was recognized as a warrant liability, inclusive of a probability weighting associated with the performance incentive being met. Under the terms of the warrant agreements, each performance warrant can be exercised for 0.05449 to 0.08174 of a Nova common share (depending on whether performance conditions are met) prior to the expiration date of December 18, 2023, at an exercise price of $5.51 per Nova common share. At June 30, 2022, there were 118,067 December 2018 Performance Warrants outstanding.

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SNDL Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

16.

Lease obligations

 

June 30, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

 

Balance, beginning of year

 

33,470

 

 

1,440

 

Acquisition (note 3)

 

232,755

 

 

29,481

 

Liabilities incurred

 

2,474

 

 

4,514

 

Lease payments

 

(11,801

)

 

(2,721

)

Dispositions and remeasurements

 

139

 

 

(20

)

Tenant inducement allowances received

 

1,052

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

4,268

 

 

776

 

Balance, end of period

 

262,357

 

 

33,470

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion

 

22,989

 

 

5,701

 

Long-term

 

239,368

 

 

27,769

 

17.

Other liabilities

 

June 30, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

 

Financial guarantee liability (A)

 

389

 

 

466

 

DSU liability (B)

 

2,621

 

 

4,039

 

 

 

3,010

 

 

4,505

 

 

(A)

FINANCIAL GUARANTEE LIABILITY

For franchise operated locations where the Company provided an indemnity for its franchisees, lease payments are made directly to the landlord by the franchisee, and the obligation to make lease payments would only revert to the Company if a franchisee defaulted on their obligations under the terms of the sub-lease or lease. The Company has made an estimate of expected credit losses in the event of default by the franchisees in making lease payments. This amount is recognized as a financial guarantee liability in the consolidated statement of financial position, and changes in the estimated liability are recognized as a financial guarantee liability expense within finance costs in the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss.

 

(B)

DSU LIABILITY

Deferred share units (“DSUs”) are granted to directors and generally vest in equal instalments over one year. DSUs are settled by making a cash payment to the holder equal to the fair value of the Company’s common shares calculated at the date of such payment. DSUs are accounted for as a liability instrument and measured at fair value based on the market value of the Company’s common shares at each period end. Changes in the fair value are recognized within share-based compensation expense (note 19(d)).

18.

Share capital and warrants

 

(a)

Authorized

The authorized capital of the Company consists of an unlimited number of voting common shares and preferred shares with no par value.

On July 25, 2022, the Company’s shareholders approved a special resolution for the consolidation of all of the issued and outstanding common shares (the “Share Consolidation”) on the basis of not more than one post-consolidation common share for every ten pre-consolidation common shares and not less than one post-consolidation common share for every twenty-five pre-consolidation common shares, as to be determined by the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) in its sole discretion, to become effective at such time as the Board considers it to be in the best interests of the Company, but in any event not later than July 25, 2023.

Immediately following the shareholder approval, the Board determined to affect the Share Consolidation on the basis of one post-consolidation common share for every ten pre-consolidation common shares. The Share Consolidation took

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SNDL Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

effect on July 25, 2022, and the common shares began trading on Nasdaq on a post-consolidation basis beginning on July 26, 2022.

All references to common shares, warrants, simple warrants, performance warrants, stock options, RSUs and DSUs (excluding the Nova RSUs and DSUs) have been fully retrospectively adjusted to reflect the Share Consolidation.

 

(b)

Issued and outstanding

 

 

June 30, 2022

 

December 31, 2021

 

 

Note

Number of

Shares

 

Carrying

Amount

 

Number of

Shares

 

Carrying

Amount

 

Balance, beginning of year

 

 

206,040,836

 

 

2,035,704

 

 

91,884,413

 

 

762,046

 

Share issuances

 

 

370,179

 

 

2,870

 

 

95,680,666

 

 

977,425

 

Share issuance costs

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

(16,371

)

Share repurchases

 

 

(528,031

)

 

(5,170

)

 

—

 

 

—

 

Acquisition

3

 

32,060,135

 

 

287,129

 

 

2,443,128

 

 

26,216

 

Convertible debenture settlement

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

248,875

 

 

2,671

 

Derivative warrants exercised

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

15,214,695

 

 

277,136

 

Warrants exercised

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

19,571

 

 

178

 

Employee awards exercised (1)

 

 

50,000

 

 

1,740

 

 

549,488

 

 

6,403

 

Balance, end of period

 

 

237,993,119

 

 

2,322,273

 

 

206,040,836

 

 

2,035,704

 

 

(1)

Included in employee awards exercised are 50,000 RSUs that vested and were exercised in December 2021, however, the common shares were not issued until January 2022.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company purchased and cancelled 0.5 million common shares at a weighted average price of $3.86 (US$2.98) per common share for a total cost of $2.0 million. Accumulated deficit was reduced by $3.1 million, representing the excess of the average carrying value of the common shares over their purchase price.

 

(c)

Common share purchase warrants

 

Number of Warrants

 

Carrying Amount

 

Balance at December 31, 2021, and June 30, 2022

 

356,612

 

 

8,092

 

The following table summarizes outstanding warrants as at June 30, 2022:

 

Warrants outstanding and exercisable

 

Issued in relation to

Weighted average exercise price

 

Number of warrants

 

Weighted average

contractual remaining life (years)

 

Acquisition of financial obligation

 

159.40

 

 

48,000

 

 

0.1

 

Financial services

 

45.98

 

 

54,400

 

 

7.1

 

Acquired from Inner Spirit (1)

 

3.37

 

 

190,212

 

 

1.8

 

Sun 8

 

9.40

 

 

64,000

 

 

3.5

 

 

 

31.95

 

 

356,612

 

 

2.6

 

 

(1)

Inner Spirit warrants are exchangeable for 0.00835 SNDL common shares in accordance with the transaction consideration and have been presented based on the number of SNDL common shares that are issuable.

19.

Share-based compensation

The Company has a number of share-based compensation plans which include simple and performance warrants, stock options, restricted share units (“RSUs”) and DSUs. Further detail on each of these plans is outlined below. Subsequent to the Company’s initial public offering, the Company established the stock option, RSU and DSU plans to replace the granting of simple warrants and performance warrants.

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SNDL Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

The components of share-based compensation expense are as follows:

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

Equity-settled expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simple warrants (A)

 

599

 

 

1,033

 

 

1,146

 

 

1,630

 

Stock options (B)

 

23

 

 

(147

)

 

52

 

 

(77

)

Restricted share units (C)

 

2,253

 

 

1,787

 

 

4,642

 

 

3,431

 

Cash-settled expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred share units (i) (D)

 

(2,437

)

 

1,866

 

 

(1,198

)

 

3,011

 

 

 

438

 

 

4,539

 

 

4,642

 

 

7,995

 

 

(i)

Cash-settled DSUs are accounted for as a liability and are measured at fair value based on the market value of the Company’s common shares at each period end. Fluctuations in the fair value are recognized during the period in which they occur.

Equity-settled plans

 

a)

Simple and performance warrants

The Company issued simple warrants and performance warrants to employees, directors and others at the discretion of the Board. Simple and performance warrants granted generally vest annually over a three-year period, simple warrants expire five years after the grant date and performance warrants do not expire.

The following table summarizes changes in the simple and performance warrants during the six months ended June 30, 2022:

 

 

Simple

warrants

outstanding

 

 

Weighted

average

exercise price

 

 

Performance

warrants

outstanding

 

 

Weighted

average

exercise price

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

 

259,420

 

 

$

48.60

 

 

 

138,720

 

 

$

41.77

 

Forfeited

 

 

(3,200

)

 

 

29.69

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

0.00

 

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

 

256,220

 

 

$

48.84

 

 

 

138,720

 

 

$

41.77

 

The following table summarizes outstanding simple and performance warrants as at June 30, 2022:

 

 

Warrants outstanding

 

 

Warrants exercisable

 

Range of exercise prices

 

Number of

warrants

 

 

Weighted

average

exercise

price

 

 

Weighted

average

contractual

life (years)

 

 

Number of

warrants

 

 

Weighted

average

exercise

price

 

 

Weighted

average

contractual

life (years)

 

Simple warrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$6.25 - $9.38

 

 

88,940

 

 

 

7.18

 

 

 

1.72

 

 

 

88,940

 

 

 

7.18

 

 

 

1.72

 

$29.69 - $45.31

 

 

31,920

 

 

 

31.02

 

 

 

2.28

 

 

 

30,320

 

 

 

30.60

 

 

 

2.17

 

$62.50 - $93.75

 

 

121,920

 

 

 

62.91

 

 

 

4.23

 

 

 

49,920

 

 

 

63.50

 

 

 

4.20

 

$125.00 - $375.00

 

 

13,440

 

 

 

239.15

 

 

 

5.12

 

 

 

5,440

 

 

 

184.65

 

 

 

4.03

 

 

 

 

256,220

 

 

$

48.84

 

 

 

3.16

 

 

 

174,620

 

 

$

32.88

 

 

 

2.58

 

Performance warrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$6.25 - $9.38

 

 

45,866

 

 

 

6.76

 

 

n/a

 

 

 

45,866

 

 

 

6.76

 

 

n/a

 

$12.50 - $18.75

 

 

18,934

 

 

 

15.05

 

 

n/a

 

 

 

18,134

 

 

 

15.03

 

 

n/a

 

$29.69 - $45.31

 

 

50,400

 

 

 

31.62

 

 

n/a

 

 

 

50,400

 

 

 

31.62

 

 

n/a

 

$62.50 - $93.75

 

 

14,454

 

 

 

72.30

 

 

n/a

 

 

 

3,840

 

 

 

62.50

 

 

n/a

 

$125.00 - $375.00

 

 

9,066

 

 

 

282.36

 

 

n/a

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

n/a

 

 

 

 

138,720

 

 

$

41.77

 

 

n/a

 

 

 

118,240

 

 

$

20.44

 

 

n/a

 

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SNDL Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

 

 

b)

Stock options

The Company issues stock options to employees and others at the discretion of the Board. Stock options granted generally vest annually in thirds over a three-year period and expire ten years after the grant date.

The following table summarizes changes in stock options during the six months ended June 30, 2022:

 

 

Stock options outstanding

 

 

Weighted

average

exercise price

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

 

44,460

 

 

$

13.28

 

Expired

 

 

(100

)

 

 

31.50

 

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

 

44,360

 

 

$

13.24

 

 

The following table summarizes outstanding stock options as at June 30, 2022:

 

 

Stock options outstanding

 

 

Stock options exercisable

 

Exercise prices

 

Number of

options

 

 

Weighted

average

contractual

life (years)

 

 

Number of

options

 

 

Weighted

average

contractual

life (years)

 

$11.50

 

 

32,500

 

 

 

7.91

 

 

 

21,666

 

 

 

7.91

 

$11.90

 

 

8,160

 

 

 

7.99

 

 

 

8,160

 

 

 

7.99

 

$31.50

 

 

3,700

 

 

 

6.02

 

 

 

2,350

 

 

 

5.53

 

 

 

 

44,360

 

 

 

7.77

 

 

 

32,176

 

 

 

7.76

 

 

c)

Restricted share units

RSUs are granted to employees and the vesting requirements and maximum term are at the discretion of the Board. RSUs are exchangeable for an equal number of common shares.

The following table summarizes changes in RSUs during the six months ended June 30, 2022:

 

 

 

 

RSUs

outstanding

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

753,593

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

1,564,796

 

Forfeited

 

 

 

 

(85,990

)

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

2,232,399

 

Nova RSU Plan

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized share-based compensation recovery under Nova’s RSU plan of $152 thousand, relating to 234,000 RSUs granted in 2021 and modified from cash-settled to equity-settled in the period. Each RSU entitles a participant to receive an equal number of Nova common shares or cash equal to the market value of the equivalent number of Nova common shares, at Nova’s discretion. During the current period, 61,666 RSUs were exercised, and 61,666 Nova common shares were granted.

Cash-settled plans

 

d)

Deferred share units

DSUs are granted to directors and generally vest in equal instalments over one year. DSUs are settled by making a cash payment to the holder equal to the fair value of the Company’s common shares calculated at the date of such payment. DSUs are accounted for as a liability instrument and measured at fair value based on the market value of the Company’s common shares at each period end.

As at June 30, 2022, the Company recognized a liability of $2.8 million relating to the fair value of cash-settled DSUs (December 31, 2021 – $4.0 million). The current portion of $0.2 million is included within accounts payable and accrued liabilities and $2.6 million is included as a non-current liability within other liabilities (note 17).

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SNDL Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

The following table summarizes changes in DSUs during the six months ended June 30, 2022:

 

 

 

 

DSUs

outstanding

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

551,244

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

131,859

 

Balance at June 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

683,103

 

Nova DSU Plan

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized share-based compensation recovery under Nova’s DSU plan of $28 thousand, relating to 95,060 DSUs granted in the period. Each DSU entitles a participant to receive cash equal to the market value of the equivalent number of shares of Nova.

20.

Gross revenue

Liquor retail revenue is derived from the sale of wines, beers and spirits to customers. Cannabis retail revenue is derived from retail cannabis sales to customers, franchise revenue consisting of royalty, advertising and franchise fee revenue, and other revenue consisting of millwork, supply and accessories revenue. Cannabis revenue is derived from contracts with customers and is comprised of sales to Provincial boards that sell cannabis through their respective distribution models, sales to licensed producers for further processing, and sales to medical customers.

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

Liquor retail revenue

 

148,637

 

 

—

 

 

149,947

 

 

—

 

Cannabis retail revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retail

 

60,082

 

 

—

 

 

65,521

 

 

—

 

Franchise

 

2,065

 

 

—

 

 

4,115

 

 

—

 

Other (millwork, supply, accessories)

 

1,347

 

 

—

 

 

1,370

 

 

—

 

Cannabis retail revenue

 

63,494

 

 

—

 

 

71,006

 

 

—

 

Cannabis revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provincial boards

 

14,893

 

 

10,888

 

 

24,625

 

 

19,930

 

Medical

 

3

 

 

1

 

 

6

 

 

3

 

Licensed producers

 

530

 

 

1,850

 

 

2,100

 

 

4,554

 

Cannabis revenue

 

15,426

 

 

12,739

 

 

26,731

 

 

24,487

 

Gross revenue

 

227,557

 

 

12,739

 

 

247,684

 

 

24,487

 

 

21.

Investment revenue

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

Interest and fee revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest revenue from investments at amortized cost

 

818

 

 

328

 

 

1,813

 

 

441

 

Interest and fee revenue from investments at FVTPL

 

543

 

 

2,100

 

 

2,659

 

 

4,282

 

Interest revenue from cash

 

1,216

 

 

916

 

 

1,966

 

 

1,470

 

 

 

2,577

 

 

3,344

 

 

6,438

 

 

6,193

 

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

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SNDL Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

Investment revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realized gains

 

265

 

 

4,211

 

 

389

 

 

12,230

 

Unrealized (losses) gains (note 6)

 

(35,338

)

 

(1,849

)

 

(53,172

)

 

3,032

 

 

 

(35,073

)

 

2,362

 

 

(52,783

)

 

15,262

 

22.

Finance costs

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

Cash finance expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other finance costs

 

145

 

 

11

 

 

169

 

 

39

 

 

 

145

 

 

11

 

 

169

 

 

39

 

Non-cash finance expense (income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in fair value of investments at FVTPL

 

22,305

 

 

—

 

 

22,305

 

 

—

 

Interest on lease liabilities

 

3,928

 

 

21

 

 

4,268

 

 

44

 

Financial guarantee liability (recovery) expense

 

65

 

 

—

 

 

(77

)

 

—

 

Other

 

189

 

 

8

 

 

189

 

 

8

 

 

 

26,487

 

 

29

 

 

26,685

 

 

52

 

Interest income

 

(127

)

 

—

 

 

(410

)

 

—

 

 

 

26,505

 

 

40

 

 

26,444

 

 

91

 

 

23.

Loss per share

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Weighted average shares outstanding (000s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted (1)

 

 

238,436

 

 

 

188,693

 

 

 

222,380

 

 

 

166,450

 

Net loss attributable to owners of the Company

 

 

(73,301

)

 

 

(52,287

)

 

 

(111,205

)

 

 

(186,703

)

Per share - basic and diluted

 

$

(0.31

)

 

$

(0.28

)

 

$

(0.50

)

 

$

(1.12

)

 

(1)

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were 0.4 million equity classified warrants, 9.9 million derivative warrants, 0.3 million simple warrants, 0.1 million performance warrants, 0.0 million stock options and 2.2 million RSUs that were excluded from the calculation as the impact was anti-dilutive (six months ended June 30, 2021– 1.0 million equity classified warrants, 99.3 million derivative warrants, 3.2 million simple warrants, 1.5 million performance warrants, 0.4 million stock options and 13.0 million RSUs).

24.

Financial instruments

The financial instruments recognized on the consolidated statement of financial position are comprised of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, marketable securities, accounts receivable, investments at amortized cost, investments at FVTPL, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and derivative warrants.

 

a)

Fair value

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of the instruments. The carrying value of investments at amortized cost approximate their fair value as the fixed interest rates approximate market rates for comparable transactions.

20


SNDL Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited, expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise noted)

 

 

Fair value measurements of marketable securities, investments at FVTPL and derivative warrants are as follows:

 

 

 

 

Fair value measurements using

 

June 30, 2022

Carrying

amount

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Recurring measurements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketable securities

 

34,224

 

 

34,224

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

Investments at FVTPL

 

40,787

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

40,787

 

Financial liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative warrants (1)

 

6,402

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

6,402

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value measurements using

 

December 31, 2021

Carrying

amount

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Recurring measurements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketable securities

 

83,724

 

 

83,724

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

Investments at FVTPL

 

48,576

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

48,576

 

Financial liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative warrants (1)

 

21,700

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

21,700

 

 

(1)

The carrying amount is an estimate of the fair value of the derivative warrants and is presented as a current liability. The Company has no cash obligation with respect to the derivative warrants, rather it will deliver common shares if and when warrants are exercised.

At June 30, 2022, a 10% change in the material assumptions would change the estimated fair value of derivative warrant liabilities by approximately $2.2 million.

There were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 inputs during the period.

25.

Commitments and contingencies

The following table summarizes contractual commitments at June 30, 2022:

 

Less than

one year

 

One to three

years

 

Three to five

years

 

Thereafter

 

Total

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

37,080

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

37,080

 

Lease obligations

 

38,062

 

 

64,730

 

 

48,135

 

 

56,812

 

 

207,739

 

Financial guarantee liability (note 17)

 

—

 

 

389

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

389

 

Balance, end of period

 

75,142

 

 

65,119

 

 

48,135

 

 

56,812

 

 

245,208

 

 

(a)

Commitments

The Company has entered into certain supply agreements to provide dried cannabis and cannabis products to third parties. The contracts require the provision of various amounts of dried cannabis on or before certain dates. Should the Company not deliver the product in the agreed timeframe, financial penalties apply which may be paid either in product in-kind or cash. Under these agreements, the Company has accrued financial penalties payable as at June 30, 2022 of $2.5 million (December 31, 2021 – $2.5 million).

 

(b)

Contingencies

From time to time, the Company is involved in various claims and legal actions which occurred in the ordinary course of operations, the losses from which, if any, are not anticipated to be material to the financial statements.

In connection with the Company’s security class action lawsuits, a provision was recorded at December 31, 2021. The settlement of these lawsuits during the current period has resulted in the reversal of $8.2 million of these costs, representing the amount covered by the Company’s directors and officers insurance policy.

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EXHIBIT 99.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SNDL Inc.

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

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

 

 

 

 


 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of the financial condition and performance of SNDL Inc. (“SNDL” or the “Company”) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 is dated August 12, 2022. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Company’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the notes thereto for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “Audited Financial Statements”) and the risks identified under “Risk Factors” below and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “Annual Report”). This MD&A has been prepared in accordance with National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations and is presented in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where otherwise indicated. All share amounts in this MD&A have been adjusted retrospectively to reflect the Share Consolidation (as defined herein) unless otherwise noted. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources—Equity.

MD&A – Table of Contents

COMPANY OVERVIEW

2

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

2

OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

4

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

4

OPERATING SEGMENTS

7

LIQUOR RETAIL SEGMENT RESULTS

9

CANNABIS RETAIL SEGMENT RESULTS

9

CANNABIS SEGMENT RESULTS

10

INVESTMENTS SEGMENT RESULTS

14

SELECTED QUARTERLY INFORMATION

15

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

16

CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

19

SPECIFIED FINANCIAL MEASURES

19

RELATED PARTIES

20

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

21

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

21

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

21

RISK FACTORS

21

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

22

INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

22

REMEDIATION

22

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

22

ABBREVIATIONS

23

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

23

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

24


 

1

 

 


 

 

COMPANY OVERVIEW

SNDL Inc., formerly Sundial Growers Inc, operates under four reportable segments:

 

•

liquor retail sales of wines, beers and spirits,

 

•

cannabis retail sales of cannabis products and accessories through corporate-owned and franchised cannabis retail operations,

 

•

cannabis operations as a licensed producer that grows cannabis using state-of-the-art indoor facilities, and

 

•

investments targeting the global cannabis industry.

The Company also owns approximately 63% of Nova Cannabis Inc. (“Nova”), whose principal activities are the retail sale of cannabis.

SNDL was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) on August 19, 2006. The Company’s common shares are listed under the symbol “SNDL” on the NASDAQ Capital Market (“Nasdaq”).

On July 25, 2022, the Company’s shareholders approved a special resolution amending the articles of SNDL to change the name of the Company from “Sundial Growers Inc.” to “SNDL Inc.”

SNDL is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, with operations in Olds, Alberta, and Rocky View County, Alberta, and corporate-owned and franchised retail liquor and cannabis stores in five provinces across Canada.

The principal activities of the Company are the retailing of wines, beers and spirits under the Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot and Ace Liquor retail banners; the operation and support of corporate-owned and franchise retail cannabis stores in Canadian jurisdictions where the private sale of recreational cannabis is permitted, under the Value Buds and Spiritleaf retail banners; the production, distribution and sale of cannabis in Canada pursuant to the Cannabis Act (Canada) (the “Cannabis Act”) through a cannabis brand portfolio that includes Top Leaf, Sundial Cannabis, Palmetto, Spiritleaf Selects and Grasslands; and, the deployment of capital to direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global cannabis industry. The Cannabis Act regulates the production, distribution, and possession of cannabis for both medical and adult recreational access in Canada.

SNDL is the largest private sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada.

The Company produces and markets cannabis products for the Canadian adult-use market. SNDL’s purpose-built indoor modular grow rooms create consistent, highly controlled cultivation environments and are the foundation of the Company’s production of high-quality, strain-specific cannabis products. SNDL’s operations cultivate cannabis using an individualized “room” approach, in approximately 448,000 square feet of total space. The Company has established supply agreements with ten Canadian provinces and has a distribution network that covers 98% of the national adult-use cannabis industry.

SNDL and its subsidiaries currently operate solely in Canada. Through its joint venture, SunStream Bancorp Inc. (“SunStream”), the Company provides growth capital that pursues indirect investment and financial services opportunities in the global cannabis sector, as well as other investment opportunities. The Company also makes strategic portfolio investments in debt and equity securities.

SNDL’s overall strategy is to build sustainable, long-term shareholder value by improving liquidity and cost of capital while optimizing the capacity and capabilities of its production facilities in the creation of a consumer-centric brand and product portfolio. SNDL’s retail operations will continue to build a Canadian retail liquor brand and a network of retail cannabis stores across Canadian jurisdictions where the private distribution of cannabis is legal. SNDL’s investment operations seek to deploy capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global cannabis industry.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

Initiation of share repurchase program

On November 11, 2021, the Company announced that the board of directors of SNDL (the “Board”) approved a share repurchase program (the "Share Repurchase Program") which authorizes the Company to repurchase, from time to time, up to an aggregate of $100.0 million (the "Share Repurchase Amount") of its outstanding common shares through open market purchases at prevailing market prices. Notwithstanding the Share Repurchase Amount, SNDL may only purchase a maximum of 10.3 million common shares under the Share Repurchase Program, representing approximately 5% of the issued and outstanding common shares as at the date of announcement.

Subject to the foregoing limitations, the Share Repurchase Program commenced on November 19, 2021 and will expire on November 19, 2022. The Share Repurchase Program does not require the Company to purchase any minimum number of common shares and repurchases may be suspended or terminated at any time at the Company's discretion. The actual number of common shares which may be purchased pursuant to the Share Repurchase Program and the timing of any purchases will

 

2

 

 


 

be determined by SNDL’s management and the Board. All common shares purchased pursuant to the Share Repurchase Program will be returned to treasury for cancellation.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company purchased and cancelled 0.5 million common shares at a weighted average price of $3.86 (US$2.98) per common share for a total cost of $2.0 million. Accumulated deficit was reduced by $3.1 million, representing the excess of the average carrying value of the common shares over their purchase price.

NASDAQ MINIMUM BID REQUIREMENT

As previously reported, the Company was notified by Nasdaq on August 9, 2021, that the bid price for its common shares was not in compliance with the Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement. At that time, the Company had until February 7, 2022, to regain compliance. On February 8, 2022, the Company received a 180-day extension and had until August 8, 2022, to regain compliance with the minimum bid requirement.

On July 25, 2022, immediately following the shareholder approval, the Board determined to affect a share consolidation on the basis of one post-consolidation common share for every ten pre-consolidation common shares. The share consolidation took effect on July 25, 2022, and the common shares began trading on Nasdaq on a post-consolidation basis beginning on July 26, 2022.

On August 9, 2022, the Company was notified by Nasdaq that the Company had regained compliance with the minimum bid requirement as the bid price for its common shares closed at or above US$1.00 per share for the 10 consecutive business days between July 26, 2022 and August 8, 2022.

 

OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following table summarizes selected operational and financial information of the Company for the periods noted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($000s, except as indicated)

Q2 2022

 

Q2 2021

 

Change

 

% Change

 

Financial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross revenue

 

227,557

 

 

12,739

 

 

214,818

 

 

1686

%

Net revenue

 

223,695

 

 

9,151

 

 

214,544

 

 

2344

%

Cost of sales

 

174,291

 

 

9,534

 

 

164,757

 

 

1728

%

Gross margin

 

43,079

 

 

(2,821

)

 

45,900

 

 

1627

%

Gross margin %

 

19

%

 

-31

%

 

 

 

 

50

%

Gross margin before fair value adjustments (1)(2)

 

45,533

 

 

(2,034

)

 

47,567

 

 

2339

%

Gross margin before fair value adjustments percentages (2)

 

20

%

 

-22

%

 

 

 

 

43

%

Interest and fee revenue

 

2,577

 

 

3,344

 

 

(767

)

 

-23

%

Investment (loss) income

 

(35,073

)

 

2,362

 

 

(37,435

)

 

1585

%

Loss from operations

 

(81,416

)

 

(71,020

)

 

(10,396

)

 

-15

%

Net loss (3)

 

(73,301

)

 

(52,287

)

 

(21,014

)

 

-40

%

Per share, basic and diluted (3)

 

(0.31

)

 

(0.28

)

 

(0.03

)

 

-11

%

Adjusted EBITDA (2)

 

(25,927

)

 

(205

)

 

(25,722

)

 

-12547

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statement of Financial Position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

362,630

 

 

885,418

 

 

(522,788

)

 

-59

%

Inventory

 

141,622

 

 

35,194

 

 

106,428

 

 

302

%

Property, plant and equipment

 

135,720

 

 

53,409

 

 

82,311

 

 

154

%

Total assets

 

1,881,340

 

 

1,411,278

 

 

470,062

 

 

33

%

(1)

Includes inventory obsolescence and impairment of $3.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, and $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021.

(2)

Adjusted EBITDA, gross margin before fair value adjustments and gross margin before fair value adjustments percentage are specified financial measures that do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Refer to the “Specified Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for further information.

(3)

Net loss and related per share amounts are attributable to owners of the Company.

 

3

 

 


 

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

General and administrative

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Salaries and wages

 

 

23,938

 

 

 

4,015

 

 

 

30,284

 

 

 

7,949

 

Consulting fees

 

 

451

 

 

 

289

 

 

 

863

 

 

 

626

 

Office and general

 

 

10,537

 

 

 

3,374

 

 

 

12,235

 

 

 

4,693

 

Professional fees

 

 

2,261

 

 

 

1,355

 

 

 

4,348

 

 

 

2,237

 

Merchant processing fees

 

 

1,514

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

1,514

 

 

 

—

 

Director compensation

 

 

153

 

 

 

87

 

 

 

241

 

 

 

175

 

Other

 

 

1,439

 

 

 

966

 

 

 

1,490

 

 

 

1,499

 

 

 

 

40,293

 

 

 

10,086

 

 

 

50,975

 

 

 

17,179

 

General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were $40.3 million compared to $10.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $30.2 million was mainly due to increases in salaries and wages and office and general expenses from the Alcanna and Inner Spirit acquisitions.

General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were $51.0 million compared to $17.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $33.8 million was mainly due to increases in salaries and wages and office and general expenses from the Alcanna and Inner Spirit acquisitions.

Share-based compensation

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Equity-settled expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simple warrants

 

 

599

 

 

 

1,033

 

 

 

1,146

 

 

 

1,630

 

Stock options

 

 

23

 

 

 

(147

)

 

 

52

 

 

 

(77

)

Restricted share units

 

 

2,253

 

 

 

1,787

 

 

 

4,642

 

 

 

3,431

 

Cash-settled expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred share units

 

 

(2,437

)

 

 

1,866

 

 

 

(1,198

)

 

 

3,011

 

 

 

 

438

 

 

 

4,539

 

 

 

4,642

 

 

 

7,995

 

Share-based compensation expense includes the expense related to the Company’s issuance of simple and performance warrants, stock options, restricted share units (“RSUs”) and deferred share units (“DSUs”) to employees, directors, and others at the discretion of the Company’s Board. Share-based compensation also includes the expense related to Nova’s issuance of RSUs and DSUs.

The fair value of the Company’s common shares is based on public trading data. The estimated fair value of the Company’s common shares at the time of grant is used to determine the associated share-based compensation expense. The Company determines the amount of share-based compensation expense for equity settled awards by utilizing the Black-Scholes pricing model with inputs based on the terms of the award, including the strike price, and other estimates and assumptions, including the expected life of the award, the volatility of the underlying share price, the risk-free rate of return and the estimated rate of forfeiture of the awards granted.

Share-based compensation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $0.4 million compared to $4.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $4.1 million was due to a decrease in DSU expense, partially offset by an increase in RSU expense. The decrease in DSU expense was caused by the change from being equity-settled to cash-settled in the prior year, requiring the DSUs to be accounted for as a liability instrument measured at fair value. The current period DSU recovery was caused by a decrease in the fair value of DSUs resulting from a decrease in the Company’s share price. The comparative period does not include any fair value adjustments. RSU expense increased due to the increased number of RSUs granted during the year.

Share-based compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $4.6 million compared to $8.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $3.4 million was primarily due to a decrease in DSU expense, partially offset by an increase in RSU expense. The decrease in DSU expense was caused by the change from being equity-settled to cash-settled in the prior year, requiring the DSUs to be accounted for as a liability instrument measured at fair value. The current period DSU recovery was caused by a decrease in the fair value of DSUs resulting from a decrease in the Company’s share price.

 

4

 

 


 

The comparative period does not include any fair value adjustments. RSU expense increased due to the increased number of RSUs granted during the year.

Transaction costs

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Transaction costs

 

 

(7,938

)

 

 

805

 

 

 

(1,457

)

 

 

4,453

 

Transaction costs for the three months ended June 30, 2022, were a recovery of $7.9 million compared to $0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The current period recovery relates to the reversal of a provision for costs associated with securities class action lawsuits. The provision was recorded at the full amount payable upon settlement and has now been reduced by the amount covered by the Company’s directors and officers insurance policy.

Transaction costs for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were a recovery of $1.5 million compared to $4.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Transaction cost recoveries include a recovery of costs related to securities class action lawsuits (as explained above), partially offset by costs associated with the Alcanna transaction. Transaction costs in the comparative period included costs associated with legal costs and various financing initiatives.

Finance costs

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Cash finance expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other finance costs

 

 

145

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

169

 

 

 

39

 

 

 

 

145

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

169

 

 

 

39

 

Non-cash finance expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in fair value of investments at FVTPL

 

 

22,305

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

22,305

 

 

 

—

 

Interest on lease liabilities

 

 

3,928

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

4,268

 

 

 

44

 

Financial guarantee liability (recovery) expense

 

 

65

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(77

)

 

 

—

 

Other

 

 

189

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

189

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

26,487

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

26,685

 

 

 

52

 

Interest income

 

 

(127

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(410

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

 

26,505

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

26,444

 

 

 

91

 

Finance costs include interest expense related to lease obligations, finance income related to net investment in subleases, change in fair value of investments at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss (“FVTPL”) and certain other expenses.

Finance costs for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were $26.5 million compared to $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $26.4 million was due to the change in fair value of investments at FVTPL and an increase in interest on lease liabilities. The decrease in fair value of investments at FVTPL was mainly due to an adjustment to the Zenabis senior loan (refer to note 13 in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements).

Finance costs for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were $26.4 million compared to $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $26.3 million was due to the change in fair value of investments at FVTPL and an increase in interest on lease liabilities. The Company’s lease obligations have increased significantly due to both the Inner Spirit transaction and the Alcanna transaction as corporate stores have leased retail space.

Change in estimate of fair value of derivative warrants

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Change in estimate of fair value of derivative warrants

 

 

(23,656

)

 

 

(19,810

)

 

 

(15,356

)

 

 

110,134

 

Change in estimate of fair value of derivative warrants for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was a recovery of $23.7 million compared to a recovery of $19.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increased recovery of $3.9 million was due to a decrease in estimated fair value.

Change in estimate of fair value of derivative warrants for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was a recovery of $15.4 million compared to an expense of $110.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The recovery in the current period relates

 

5

 

 


 

to a decrease in the fair value, mainly due to a decrease in the Company’s share price from USD$0.70 at March 31, 2022, to USD$0.33 at June 30, 2022. The expense in the comparative period related to the granting of 249.6 million derivative warrants and the corresponding changes in fair value.

The carrying amount is an estimate of the fair value of the derivative warrants and is presented as a current liability, pursuant to IFRS requirements due to the warrant exercise prices being denominated in United States dollars. Refer to note 24 in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for valuation methodology. The Company has no cash obligation with respect to the derivative warrants, and its only obligation is to deliver common shares if, and when, warrants are exercised.

Net loss

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net loss

 

 

(73,973

)

 

 

(52,287

)

 

 

(112,013

)

 

 

(186,732

)

Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $74.0 million compared to a net loss of $52.3 million for three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $21.7 million was largely due to investment losses ($37.4 million), share of profit (loss) of equity-accounted investees ($41.7 million), higher general and administrative expenses ($30.2 million), depreciation and amortization ($7.9 million) and finance costs ($26.5 million), partially offset by an increase in gross margin ($45.8 million), lower asset impairment ($58.2 million), lower transaction costs ($8.7 million) and change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities ($3.8 million).

Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $112.0 million compared to a net loss of $186.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decreased loss of $74.7 million was mostly due to an increase in gross margin ($52.9 million), lower asset impairment ($58.2 million), lower transaction costs ($5.9 million) and change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities ($125.5 million), partially offset by, investment losses ($68.0 million), share of profit (loss) of equity-accounted investees ($37.6 million), higher general and administrative expenses ($33.8 million), depreciation and amortization ($7.6 million) and finance costs ($26.4 million).

Adjusted EBITDA

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

 

 

(25,927

)

 

 

(205

)

 

 

(26,602

)

 

 

3,122

 

(1)

Adjusted EBITDA is a specified financial measure that does not have standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Refer to the “Specified Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for further information.

Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $25.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to a loss of $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increased loss was due to the following:

 

•

Decrease in share of profit of equity-accounted investees related to fair value accounting adjustments to the Company’s SunStream joint venture investments;

 

•

Increase in general and administrative expenses due to the inclusion of Alcanna and Spiritleaf; and

 

•

Decrease in realized gain on marketable securities.

The decrease was partially offset by:

 

•

Increase in gross margin including Alcanna and Spiritleaf.

Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $26.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increased loss was due to the following:

 

•

Decrease in share of profit of equity-accounted investees related to fair value accounting adjustments to the Company’s SunStream joint venture investments;

 

•

Increase in general and administrative expenses due to the inclusion of Alcanna and Spiritleaf; and

 

•

Decrease in realized gain on marketable securities.

The decrease was partially offset by:

 

•

Increase in gross margin including Alcanna and Spiritleaf.

 

6

 

 


 

 

OPERATING SEGMENTS

The Company’s reportable segments are organized by business line, and with the acquisition of Alcanna, are comprised of four reportable segments: liquor retail, cannabis retail, cannabis operations, and investments.

Liquor retail includes the sale of wines, beers and spirits through wholly owned liquor stores. Cannabis retail includes the private sale of recreational cannabis through wholly owned and franchise retail cannabis stores. Cannabis operations include the cultivation, distribution and sale of cannabis for the adult-use market and medical markets in Canada. Investments include the deployment of capital to investment opportunities. Certain overhead expenses not directly attributable to any operating segment are reported as “Corporate”.

($000s)

 

Liquor Retail (1)

 

 

Cannabis Retail (1)

 

 

Cannabis

 

 

Investments (2)

Corporate

 

 

Total

 

As at June 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

 

573,428

 

 

 

257,663

 

 

 

148,678

 

 

 

882,165

 

 

 

19,406

 

 

 

1,881,340

 

Six months ended June 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

 

 

149,947

 

 

 

71,006

 

 

 

20,339

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

241,292

 

Gross margin

 

 

33,812

 

 

 

17,190

 

 

 

(4,504

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

46,498

 

Interest and fee revenue

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

6,438

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

6,438

 

Loss on marketable securities

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(52,783

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(52,783

)

Share of loss of equity-accounted investees

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(33,887

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(33,887

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

5,315

 

 

 

3,965

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

250

 

 

 

9,539

 

Earnings (loss) before tax

 

 

7,171

 

 

 

(63

)

 

 

(10,927

)

 

 

(101,973

)

 

 

(8,012

)

 

 

(113,804

)

Three months ended June 30, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

 

 

148,637

 

 

 

63,494

 

 

 

11,564

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

223,695

 

Gross margin

 

 

33,528

 

 

 

13,897

 

 

 

(4,346

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

43,079

 

Interest and fee revenue

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

2,577

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

2,577

 

Gain (loss) on marketable securities

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(35,073

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(35,073

)

Share of loss of equity-accounted investees

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(37,978

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(37,978

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

5,315

 

 

 

3,370

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

115

 

 

 

8,800

 

Earnings (loss) before tax

 

 

7,244

 

 

 

217

 

 

 

(7,963

)

 

 

(92,278

)

 

 

17,016

 

 

 

(75,764

)

(1)

Liquor retail includes operations for the period March 31 to June 30, 2022 and cannabis retail includes the operations of Nova retail stores for the period March 31 to June 30, 2022.

(2)

Total assets include cash and cash equivalents.

 

($000s)

 

Liquor Retail

 

 

Cannabis Retail

 

 

Cannabis

 

 

Investments (1)

Corporate

 

 

Total

 

As at December 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

 

—

 

 

 

153,624

 

 

 

147,887

 

 

 

1,093,596

 

 

 

29,155

 

 

 

1,424,262

 

Six months ended June 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

19,042

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

19,042

 

Gross margin

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(6,273

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(6,273

)

Interest and fee revenue

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

6,193

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

6,193

 

Gain on marketable securities

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

15,262

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

15,262

 

Share of profit of equity-accounted investees

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

3,724

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

3,724

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

1,782

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

207

 

 

 

1,989

 

Earnings (loss) before tax

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(84,623

)

 

 

23,351

 

 

 

(125,460

)

 

 

(186,732

)

Three months ended June 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

9,151

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

9,151

 

Gross margin

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(2,821

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(2,821

)

Interest and fee revenue

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

3,344

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

3,344

 

Gain (loss) on marketable securities

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

2,362

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

2,362

 

Share of profit of equity-accounted investees

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

3,724

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

3,724

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

828

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

103

 

 

 

931

 

Earnings (loss) before tax

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(75,451

)

 

 

9,051

 

 

 

14,113

 

 

 

(52,287

)

(1)

Total assets include cash and cash equivalents.

 

7

 

 


 

LIQUOR RETAIL SEGMENT RESULTS

GROSS MARGIN

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022 (1)

 

 

2021

 

Gross revenue

 

 

148,637

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

149,947

 

 

 

—

 

Cost of sales

 

 

115,109

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

116,135

 

 

 

—

 

Gross margin

 

 

33,528

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

33,812

 

 

 

—

 

(1)

Liquor retail results are for the period March 31, to June 30, 2022.

The liquor retail segment results are comprised of operations for the period March 31 to June 30, 2022. Gross margin for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $33.5 million (23%) and for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $33.8 million (23%). Cost of sales for liquor retail operations is comprised of the cost of wine, beer and spirits.

CANNABIS RETAIL SEGMENT RESULTS

GROSS revenue

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022 (1)

 

 

2021

 

Retail

 

 

60,082

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

65,521

 

 

 

—

 

Franchise

 

 

2,065

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

4,115

 

 

 

—

 

Other (millwork, supply, accessories)

 

 

1,347

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

1,370

 

 

 

—

 

Gross revenue

 

 

63,494

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

71,006

 

 

 

—

 

(1)

Cannabis retail results include the operations of Nova for the period March 31, to June 30, 2022.

Gross revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $63.5 million and for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $71.0 million. Retail revenue is comprised of retail cannabis sales to private customers from corporate-owned stores. Franchise revenue is comprised of royalty revenue, advertising revenue and franchise fees. Prior to opening, Spiritleaf franchised retail cannabis stores purchase millwork (store fixtures) from the Company. Once a franchise Spiritleaf retail cannabis store is open and operating, it purchases supplies and Spiritleaf accessories from the Company to sell to customers.

GROSS MARGIN

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022 (1)

 

 

2021

 

Gross revenue

 

 

63,494

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

71,006

 

 

 

—

 

Cost of sales

 

 

49,597

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

53,816

 

 

 

—

 

Gross margin

 

 

13,897

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

17,190

 

 

 

—

 

(1)

Cannabis retail results include the operations of Nova for the period March 31, to June 30, 2022.

Gross margin for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $13.9 million (22%) and for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $17.2 million (24%). Cost of sales for cannabis retail operations is comprised of the cost of pre-packaged cannabis and related accessories.

 

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CANNABIS SEGMENT RESULTS

Kilogram equivalents sold

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Provincial boards

 

 

3,538

 

 

 

3,412

 

 

 

6,088

 

 

 

6,286

 

Medical

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

1

 

Licensed producers

 

 

93

 

 

 

1,999

 

 

 

913

 

 

 

3,114

 

Total kilogram equivalents sold

 

 

3,632

 

 

 

5,412

 

 

 

7,003

 

 

 

9,401

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company sold 3,632 kilogram equivalents of cannabis compared to 5,412 kilogram equivalents for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of 1,780 kilogram equivalents sold was due to a decrease in kilogram equivalents sold to other licensed producers (“LPs”).

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company sold 7,003 kilogram equivalents of cannabis compared to 9,401 kilogram equivalents for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of 2,398 kilogram equivalents sold was due to a decrease in kilogram equivalents sold to other LPs and a slight decrease in kilogram equivalents sold to provincial boards. The Company’s sales growth strategy is to continue targeting branded sales to provincial boards.

The Company’s calculation of kilogram equivalents (or other measurement equivalents stated in this MD&A, including gram equivalents) is based upon internal estimates and may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies.

Selling price

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($/gram equivalent)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Provincial boards

 

$

4.21

 

 

$

3.19

 

 

$

4.04

 

 

$

3.17

 

Medical

 

$

3.00

 

 

$

1.81

 

 

$

3.00

 

 

$

3.68

 

Licensed producers

 

$

5.70

 

 

$

0.93

 

 

$

2.30

 

 

$

1.46

 

Average gross selling price

 

$

4.25

 

 

$

2.35

 

 

$

3.82

 

 

$

2.60

 

Excise taxes

 

$

(1.06

)

 

$

(0.66

)

 

$

(0.91

)

 

$

(0.58

)

Average net selling price

 

$

3.18

 

 

$

1.69

 

 

$

2.90

 

 

$

2.03

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2022, the average net selling price was $3.18 per gram equivalent compared to $1.69 for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $1.49 per gram equivalent was largely due to an increase in prices for sales to other LPs and an increase in prices for provincial board sales. LP prices have increased due to the inclusion of service revenue which does not have a corresponding gram equivalent. Service revenue is comprised of administrative and facility fees (see “Revenue by channel”). Excluding service revenue, the average net selling price in the current period was $1.44 per gram equivalent. Provincial board sales prices have increased due to the shift from value products to core products lower price discounts and concessions compared to the prior period.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the average net selling price was $2.90 per gram equivalent compared to $2.03 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $0.87 per gram equivalent was due to higher prices for provincial board sales and higher prices for sales to other LPs. Provincial board prices have increased due to the shift from value products to core products and lower price discounts and concessions compared to the prior period. LP prices have increased due to the inclusion of service revenue which does not have a corresponding gram equivalent. Excluding service revenue, the average net selling price in the current period was $1.47 per gram equivalent.

The principal drivers of the Company’s realized prices are the formats of the products sold (currently both bulk and packaged flower, inhalables and accessories, trim, bulk extracted oil, edibles and concentrates) and the channels in which products are sold (principally Canadian provincial boards and LPs).

Excise taxes are the federal excise duties and additional provincial or territorial duties payable on adult-use cannabis products. Excise taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 are based solely on adult-use end-consumer packaged cannabis sales.

 

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Revenue

Revenue by form

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Revenue from dried flower

 

 

13,125

 

 

 

9,774

 

 

 

21,978

 

 

 

19,490

 

Revenue from vapes

 

 

1,198

 

 

 

1,284

 

 

 

1,729

 

 

 

2,697

 

Revenue from oil

 

 

11

 

 

 

1,410

 

 

 

38

 

 

 

1,591

 

Revenue from edibles and concentrates

 

 

696

 

 

 

271

 

 

 

2,232

 

 

 

709

 

Revenue from services

 

 

396

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

754

 

 

 

—

 

Gross revenue

 

 

15,426

 

 

 

12,739

 

 

 

26,731

 

 

 

24,487

 

 

Revenue by channel

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s, except as indicated)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Provincial boards

 

 

14,893

 

 

 

10,888

 

 

 

24,625

 

 

 

19,930

 

Medical

 

 

3

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

3

 

Licensed producers

 

 

530

 

 

 

1,850

 

 

 

2,100

 

 

 

4,554

 

Gross revenue

 

 

15,426

 

 

 

12,739

 

 

 

26,731

 

 

 

24,487

 

Excise taxes

 

 

(3,862

)

 

 

(3,588

)

 

 

(6,392

)

 

 

(5,445

)

Net revenue

 

 

11,564

 

 

 

9,151

 

 

 

20,339

 

 

 

19,042

 

Gross revenue per gram sold

 

$

4.25

 

 

$

2.35

 

 

$

3.82

 

 

$

2.60

 

Net revenue per gram sold

 

$

3.18

 

 

$

1.69

 

 

$

2.90

 

 

$

2.03

 

The Company’s revenue comprises bulk and packaged sales under the Cannabis Act pursuant to its supply agreements with Canadian provincial boards and to other LPs. The Company’s sales growth strategy is to continue targeting branded sales to provincial boards.

The Company has entered into a concentrates licensing agreement with a third party based out of its Rocky View facility. Administrative fees and facility fees charged under the licensing agreement are recorded as revenue from services.

Gross revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $15.4 million compared to $12.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $2.7 million was due to an increase in selling prices, partially offset by a decrease in kilogram equivalents sold. Provincial board revenue increased by $4.0 million due to an increase in selling prices and an increase in kilogram equivalents sold. LP revenue decreased by $1.4 million due to a decrease in kilogram equivalents sold, partially offset by an increase in selling prices.

Gross revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $26.7 million compared to $24.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $2.2 million was due to an increase in selling prices, partially offset by a decrease in kilogram equivalents sold. Provincial board revenue increased by $4.7 million due to an increase in selling prices, partially offset by a decrease in kilogram equivalents sold. LP revenue decreased by $2.5 million due to a decrease in kilogram equivalents sold, partially offset by an increase in selling prices.

Excise taxes are the federal excise duties and additional provincial or territorial duties payable on adult-use cannabis products at the time such product is shipped from the production facility in its final packaging. Federal duties on adult-use cannabis products are calculated as the greater of (i) $0.25 per gram of flowering material, (ii) $0.75 per gram of non-flowering material or $0.25 per viable seed or seedling and (iii) 2.5% of the dutiable amount as calculated in accordance with the Excise Act, 2001. The rates of provincial or territorial duties vary by jurisdiction.

Excise taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were $3.9 million compared to $3.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $0.3 million was due to an increase in sales to provincial boards from the comparative period.

Excise taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were $6.4 million compared to $5.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $1.0 million was due to expanded sales in provinces with higher provincial duties than the comparable period.

 

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Cost of sales

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s, except as indicated)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Cost of sales

 

 

9,585

 

 

 

9,534

 

 

 

18,666

 

 

 

20,979

 

Cost of sales per gram sold

 

$

2.64

 

 

$

1.76

 

 

$

2.67

 

 

$

2.23

 

Cost of sales includes three main categories: pre-harvest, post-harvest and shipment and fulfillment costs. These costs are incurred in respect of cultivating, harvesting, processing and packaging cannabis products. Pre-harvest costs include all direct and indirect costs incurred between initial recognition and the point of harvest, including labour-related costs, grow consumables, materials, utilities, facilities costs and depreciation related to production facilities. Post-harvest costs include all direct and indirect costs incurred subsequent to the point of harvest, including labour-related costs, consumables, materials, utilities and facilities costs. Shipment and fulfillment costs include packaging, transportation, quality control and testing costs.

Cost of sales for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were $9.6 million compared to $9.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $0.1 million was due to an increase in the cost of sales per gram sold, partially offset by a decrease in kilogram equivalents sold compared to the prior period. Cost of sales per gram sold for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were $2.64 compared to $1.76 for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $0.88 was mostly due to increased post-harvest, shipment and fulfilment costs.

Cost of sales for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were $18.7 million compared to $21.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $2.3 million was due to a decrease in kilogram equivalents sold compared to the prior period, partially offset by an increase in the cost of sales per gram sold compared to the prior period. Cost of sales per gram sold for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were $2.67 compared to $2.23 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $0.44 per gram sold was due to increased post-harvest, shipment and fulfilment costs.

Gross margin

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net revenue

 

 

11,564

 

 

 

9,151

 

 

 

20,339

 

 

 

19,042

 

Cost of sales

 

 

9,585

 

 

 

9,534

 

 

 

18,666

 

 

 

20,979

 

Inventory impairment and obsolescence

 

 

3,871

 

 

 

1,651

 

 

 

5,852

 

 

 

3,405

 

Gross margin before fair value adjustments (1)

 

 

(1,892

)

 

 

(2,034

)

 

 

(4,179

)

 

 

(5,342

)

Change in fair value of biological assets

 

 

(388

)

 

 

(331

)

 

 

3,302

 

 

 

(425

)

Change in fair value realized through inventory

 

 

(2,066

)

 

 

(456

)

 

 

(3,627

)

 

 

(506

)

Gross margin

 

 

(4,346

)

 

 

(2,821

)

 

 

(4,504

)

 

 

(6,273

)

(1)

Gross margin before fair value adjustments is a specified financial measure that does not have standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Refer to the “Specified Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for further information.

Gross margin before fair value adjustments

Gross margin before fair value adjustments is defined as net revenue less cost of sales and inventory obsolescence and impairment before adjusting for the non-cash changes in the fair value adjustments on the sale of inventory and the growth of biological assets.

Gross margin before fair value adjustments for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $1.9 million compared to negative $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $0.1 million was due to higher net revenue, partially offset by a higher inventory obsolescence provision compared to the prior period. The inventory obsolescence provision in the comparative period was applied primarily to bulk flower, shake and concentrates due to price compression in the market, as well as certain obsolete packaging inventory.

Gross margin before fair value adjustments for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was negative $4.2 million compared to negative $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $1.1 million was due to higher net revenue and lower cost of sales, partially offset by a higher inventory obsolescence provision compared to the prior period. The inventory obsolescence provision was applied across all product formats. The inventory obsolescence provision in the comparative period was applied primarily to concentrates, bulk flower and shake due to price compression in the market, as well as certain obsolete packaging inventory.

The total inventory obsolescence and impairment recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $7.2 million, with $5.9 million relating to cost of sales and $1.3 million relating to the change in fair value realized through inventory. The total

 

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inventory obsolescence and impairment recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2021 was $3.3 million, with $3.4 million relating to cost of sales and negative $0.1 million relating to the change in fair value realized through inventory.

Change in fair value of biological assets

Biological assets consist of cannabis plants in various stages of vegetation, including clones, which have not yet been harvested. Net unrealized changes in fair value of biological assets less cost to sell during the period are included in the results of operations for the related period. Biological assets are presented at their fair values less costs to sell up to the point of harvest. The fair values are determined using a model which estimates the expected harvest yield in grams for plants currently being cultivated, and then adjusted for the amount for the expected selling price less costs to sell per gram.

Change in fair value realized through inventory

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Change in fair value realized through inventory sold

 

 

(1,543

)

 

 

(593

)

 

 

(2,368

)

 

 

(643

)

Change in fair value recognized through inventory obsolescence provision

 

 

(523

)

 

 

137

 

 

 

(1,259

)

 

 

137

 

Change in fair value realized through inventory

 

 

(2,066

)

 

 

(456

)

 

 

(3,627

)

 

 

(506

)

Change in fair value realized through inventory comprises fair value adjustments associated with the cost of inventory when such inventory is sold. Inventories are carried at the lower of cost and net realizable value. When sold, the cost of inventory is recorded as cost of sales, while fair value adjustments are recorded as change in fair value realized through inventory.

The change in fair value realized through inventory for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was a decrease of $2.1 million compared to a decrease of $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $1.6 million was due to the fair value component of the excess and obsolete inventory provision and the reversal of larger prior period changes in fair value of biological assets as they are transferred to inventory and sold.

The change in fair value realized through inventory for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was a decrease of $3.6 million compared to a decrease of $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $3.1 million was due to the fair value component of the excess and obsolete inventory provision and the reversal of larger prior period changes in fair value of biological assets as they are transferred to inventory and sold.

Asset impairment

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Asset impairment

 

 

1,850

 

 

 

60,000

 

 

 

1,850

 

 

 

60,000

 

The Company determined that indicators of impairment existed during the six months ended June 30, 2022, regarding the Sun 8 intellectual property due to decreasing market demand. The estimated recoverable amount of the intangible assets was determined to be $2.5 million and an impairment of $1.9 million was recorded.

The Company determined that indicators of impairment existed during the six months ended June 30, 2021, with respect to the Company’s Olds cash generating unit (“CGU”) as a result of curtailment in the utilization of the capacity in the Company’s Olds facility to align cannabis production with current demand estimates. A test for impairment was performed at the CGU level by comparing the estimated recoverable amount to the carrying values of the assets. The estimated recoverable amount of the assets was determined to be their value in use and an impairment of $60.0 million was recorded to write down the assets to their estimated recoverable amount.

 

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INVESTMENTS SEGMENT RESULTS

Interest and fee revenue

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Interest and fee revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest revenue from investments at amortized cost

 

 

818

 

 

 

328

 

 

 

1,813

 

 

 

441

 

Interest and fee revenue from investments at FVTPL

 

 

543

 

 

 

2,100

 

 

 

2,659

 

 

 

4,282

 

Interest revenue from cash

 

 

1,216

 

 

 

916

 

 

 

1,966

 

 

 

1,470

 

 

 

 

2,577

 

 

 

3,344

 

 

 

6,438

 

 

 

6,193

 

Interest and fee revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $2.6 million compared to $3.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $0.7 million was due to the suspension of interest payments on the Zenabis senior loan (refer to note 13 in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements).

Interest and fee revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was $6.4 million compared to $6.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $0.2 million was due to an increase in the number and dollar amount of investments compared to the prior period.

Investment revenue

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Investment revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realized gains

 

 

265

 

 

 

4,211

 

 

 

389

 

 

 

12,230

 

Unrealized (losses) gains

 

 

(35,338

)

 

 

(1,849

)

 

 

(53,172

)

 

 

3,032

 

 

 

 

(35,073

)

 

 

2,362

 

 

 

(52,783

)

 

 

15,262

 

Investment revenue is comprised of realized and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities.

Investment loss for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was negative $35.1 million compared to $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The change was primarily due to an increase in unrealized losses caused mainly by a decrease in share prices of the Company’s investments in Village Farms International, Inc. and The Valens Company. The Company also realized a gain on disposition of $4.2 million in the comparative period from the disposition of its shares held in another Canadian LP.

Investment revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was negative $52.8 million compared to $15.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The change from an unrealized gain in the comparative period to an unrealized loss in the current period was mostly due to a decrease in share prices of the Company’s investments in Village Farms International, Inc. and The Valens Company. The Company also realized a gain on disposition of $12.2 million in the comparative period from the disposition of all its shares held in another Canadian LP. The Company continues to strategically deploy capital with a focus on maximizing risk-adjusted cash flows and shareholder value.

Share of profit of equity-accounted investees

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net profit (loss)

 

 

(37,978

)

 

 

3,724

 

 

 

(33,887

)

 

 

3,724

 

Share of profit of equity-accounted investees is comprised of the Company’s share of the net profit generated from its investments in SunStream. The current investment portfolio of SunStream is comprised of secured debt and hybrid debt and derivative instruments with United States based cannabis businesses.

Share of profit of equity-accounted investees for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was a loss of $38.0 million compared to $3.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $41.7 million was due to fair value adjustments to the investments related to increased assumed credit risk in the US cannabis industry.

 

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Share of profit of equity-accounted investees for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was a loss of $33.9 million compared to $3.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $37.6 million was due to fair value adjustments to the investments related to increased assumed credit risk in the US cannabis industry.

SELECTED QUARTERLY INFORMATION

The following table summarizes selected consolidated operating and financial information of the Company for the preceding eight quarters.

 

2022

 

2021

 

2020

 

($000s, except as indicated)

Q2

 

Q1

 

Q4

 

Q3

 

Q2

 

Q1

 

Q4 (1)

 

Q3

 

Gross revenue

 

227,557

 

 

20,127

 

 

25,630

 

 

17,162

 

 

12,739

 

 

11,748

 

 

16,865

 

 

15,525

 

Gross investment revenue (loss)

 

(32,496

)

 

(13,849

)

 

(38,108

)

 

(14,699

)

 

5,706

 

 

15,749

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

Gross margin

 

43,079

 

 

3,419

 

 

(2,499

)

 

1,782

 

 

(2,821

)

 

(3,452

)

 

(4,695

)

 

(19,544

)

Net loss attributable to owners of the Company

 

(73,301

)

 

(37,904

)

 

(54,990

)

 

11,311

 

 

(52,287

)

 

(134,416

)

 

(57,622

)

 

(71,386

)

Per share, basic

 

(0.31

)

 

(0.02

)

 

(0.03

)

 

0.006

 

 

(0.03

)

 

(0.09

)

 

(0.11

)

 

(0.53

)

Per share, diluted

 

(0.31

)

 

(0.02

)

 

(0.03

)

 

0.005

 

 

(0.03

)

 

(0.09

)

 

(0.11

)

 

(0.53

)

Adjusted EBITDA (2)

 

(25,927

)

 

(675

)

 

18,425

 

 

10,539

 

 

(205

)

 

3,327

 

 

(5,633

)

 

(4,409

)

(1)

Q4 2020 net loss, net loss attributable to owners of the Company and the per share amounts have been recast to attribute 50% of the impairment of intangible assets recorded to non-controlling interest.

(2)

Adjusted EBITDA is a specified financial measure that does not have standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Refer to the “Specified Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for further information.

During the eight most recent quarters the following items have had a significant impact on the Company’s financial results and results of operations:

•

conversion of convertible notes and warrants;

•

extinguishment and repayment of the Company’s long-term debt;

•

implementing several streamlining and efficiency initiatives which included workforce optimizations;

•

issuance of equity securities in various registered offerings;

•

issuance of common shares under various at-the-market programs;

•

entering into and acquiring several cannabis-related investments;

•

investing and disposing of marketable securities;

•

decreasing ownership in Pathway;

•

shift to include investment strategy as part of the Company’s operations;

•

price discounts and provisions for product returns;

•

impairment of property, plant and equipment;

•

provisions for inventory obsolescence;

•

investments in SunStream;

•

acquisition of Inner Spirit; and

•

acquisition of Alcanna and its subsidiary, Nova Cannabis.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

($000s)

 

June 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

362,630

 

 

 

558,251

 

Capital resources are financing resources available to the Company and are defined as the Company’s debt and equity. The Company manages its capital resources with the objective of maximizing shareholder value and sustaining future development of the business. The Company manages its capital structure and adjusts it, based on the funds available to the Company, in order to support the Company’s activities. The Company may adjust capital spending, issue new equity or issue new debt, subject to the availability on commercial terms.

The Company’s primary need for liquidity is to fund investment opportunities, capital expenditures, working capital requirements and for general corporate purposes. The Company’s lease obligations have increased significantly due to both the Inner Spirit Transaction and the Alcanna transaction as corporate stores occupy leased retail space. Refer to “Contractual Commitments and Contingencies – Commitments” for an estimate of the contractual maturities of the Company’s lease obligations. The Company’s primary source of liquidity historically has been from funds received from the proceeds of common share issuances and debt financing. The Company’s ability to fund operations and investments and make planned capital expenditures depends on future operating performance and cash flows, as well as the availability of future financing – all of which is subject to prevailing economic conditions and financial, business and other factors.

 

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Management believes its current capital resources and its ability to manage cash flow and working capital levels will be sufficient to satisfy cash requirements associated with funding the Company’s operating expenses to maintain capacity and fund future development activities for at least the next 12 months. However, no assurance can be given that this will be the case or that future sources of capital will not be necessary.

Debt

As at June 30, 2022, the Company has no outstanding bank or other debt.

Equity

On July 25, 2022, the Company’s shareholders approved a special resolution for the consolidation of all of the issued and outstanding common shares (the “Share Consolidation”) on the basis of not more than one post-consolidation common share for every ten pre-consolidation common shares and not less than one post-consolidation common share for every twenty-five pre-consolidation common shares, as to be determined by the Board in its sole discretion, to become effective at such time as the Board considers it to be in the best interests of the Company, but in any event not later than July 25, 2023.

Immediately following the shareholder approval, the Board determined to affect the Share Consolidation on the basis of one post-consolidation common share for every ten pre-consolidation common shares. The Share Consolidation took effect on July 25, 2022, and the common shares began trading on Nasdaq on a post-consolidation basis beginning on July 26, 2022.

All references to common shares, warrants, simple warrants, performance warrants, stock options, RSUs and DSUs (excluding the Nova RSUs and DSUs) have been fully retrospectively adjusted to reflect the Share Consolidation.

As at June 30, 2022, the Company had the following share capital instruments outstanding:

(000s)

 

June 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

Common shares

 

 

237,993

 

 

 

206,041

 

Common share purchase warrants (1)

 

 

357

 

 

 

357

 

Simple warrants (2)

 

 

256

 

 

 

259

 

Performance warrants (3)

 

 

139

 

 

 

139

 

Stock options (4)

 

 

44

 

 

 

45

 

Restricted share units

 

 

2,232

 

 

 

754

 

(1)

0.4 million warrants were exercisable as at June 30, 2022.

(2)

0.2 million simple warrants were exercisable as at June 30, 2022.

(3)

0.1 million performance warrants were exercisable as at June 30, 2022.

(4)

32.2 thousand stock options were exercisable as at June 30, 2022.

As at June 30, 2022, the Company had 238.0 million shares outstanding (December 31, 2021 – 206.0 million shares).

Common shares were issued during the six months ended June 30, 2022 in connection with the following transactions:

 

•

The Company issued 0.4 million common shares related to the termination of the service and sale agreement with Sun 8 Holdings Inc;

 

•

The Company issued 32.1 million common shares related to the Alcanna transaction; and

 

•

The Company purchased and cancelled 0.5 million common shares at a weighted average price of $3.86 (US$2.98) per common share for a total cost of $2.0 million.

As at August 12, 2022, a total of 238.0 million common shares were outstanding.

Cash Flow Summary

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Cash provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

 

(17,873

)

 

 

(70,382

)

 

 

(43,893

)

 

 

(104,748

)

Investing activities

 

 

(35,802

)

 

 

(192,288

)

 

 

(139,774

)

 

 

(203,147

)

Financing activities

 

 

(6,519

)

 

 

274,742

 

 

 

(11,954

)

 

 

1,134,988

 

Effect of exchange rate changes

 

 

—

 

 

 

(99

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(2,051

)

Change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(60,194

)

 

 

11,973

 

 

 

(195,621

)

 

 

825,042

 

 

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Cash Flow – Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities was $17.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $70.4 million used in operating activities for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $52.5 million was due to a decrease in net loss adjusted for non-cash items, partially offset by change in non-cash working capital. The change in non-cash working capital is comprised of changes in inventory, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and deposits and accounts payable.

Net cash used in operating activities was $43.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $104.7 million used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $60.8 million was due to a decrease in net loss adjusted for non-cash items, partially offset by proceeds from disposal in marketable securities in the comparative period and change in non-cash working capital. The change in non-cash working capital is comprised of changes in inventory, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and deposits and accounts payable.

Cash Flow – Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $35.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $192.3 million used in investing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $156.5 million was mainly due to additions to equity-accounted investees in the comparative period.

Net cash used in investing activities was $139.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $203.1 million used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $63.3 million was primarily due to additions to equity-accounted investees in the comparative period, partially offset by the acquisition of Alcanna.

Cash Flow – Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $6.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $274.7 million provided by financing activities for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $281.2 million was due to proceeds from the issuance of shares in the comparative period, partially offset by the change in restricted cash.

Net cash used in financing activities was $12.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $1,135.0 million provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $1,147.0 million was largely due to proceeds from the issuance of shares, proceeds from registered offerings and proceeds from the exercise of derivative warrants in the comparative period, partially offset by the change in restricted cash.

Liquidity risks associated with financial instruments

Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss if the counterparty to a financial transaction fails to meet its obligations. The Company manages risk over its accounts receivable by issuing credit only to credit worthy counterparties. The Company limits its exposure to credit risk over its investments by ensuring the agreements governing the investments are secured in the event of counterparty default. The Company considers financial instruments to have low credit risk when its credit risk rating is equivalent to investment grade. The Company assumes that the credit risk on a financial asset has increased significantly if it is outstanding past the contractual payment terms. The Company considers a financial asset to be in default when the debtor is unlikely to pay its credit obligations to the Company.

The Company applies the simplified approach under IFRS 9 and has calculated expected credit losses based on lifetime expected credit losses, taking into consideration historical credit loss experience and financial factors specific to the debtors and general economic conditions.

The Company has evaluated the credit risk of its investments, taking into consideration historical credit loss experience, financial factors specific to the debtors and general economic conditions, and determined the expected credit loss to be nil.

The maximum amount of the Company’s credit risk exposure is the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and investments. The Company attempts to mitigate such exposure to its cash and cash equivalents by investing only in financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings or secured investments. The Company manages risk over its accounts receivable by issuing credit only to credit worthy counterparties.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company cannot meet its financial obligations when due. The Company manages liquidity risk by monitoring operating and growth requirements. The Company prepares forecasts to ensure sufficient liquidity to fulfil obligations and operating plans. Management believes its current capital resources and its ability to manage cash flow and working capital levels will be sufficient to satisfy cash requirements associated with funding the Company’s operating expenses to maintain capacity and fund future development activities for at least the next 12 months.

 

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Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices will affect the Company’s income or value of its holdings of financial instruments. The Company is exposed to market risk in that changes in market prices will cause fluctuations in the fair value of its marketable securities. The fair value of marketable securities is based on quoted market prices as the Company’s marketable securities are shares of publicly traded entities.

CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

a)

Commitments

The information presented in the table below reflects managements estimate of the contractual maturities of the Company’s obligations at June 30, 2022.

($000s)

Less than

one year

 

One to three

years

 

Three to five

years

 

Thereafter

 

Total

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

37,080

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

37,080

 

Lease obligations

 

38,062

 

 

64,730

 

 

48,135

 

 

56,812

 

 

207,739

 

Financial guarantee liability

 

—

 

 

389

 

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

389

 

Total

 

75,142

 

 

65,119

 

 

48,135

 

 

56,812

 

 

245,208

 

The Company has entered into certain supply agreements to provide dried cannabis and cannabis products to third parties. The contracts require the provision of various amounts of dried cannabis on or before certain dates. Should the Company not deliver the product in the agreed timeframe, financial penalties apply which may be paid either in product in-kind or cash. Under these agreements, the Company has accrued financial penalties payable as at June 30, 2022 of $2.5 million (December 31, 2021 - $2.5 million).

b)

Contingencies

From time to time, the Company may become involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business. Such proceedings, certain of which have been threatened against the Company, could include commercial litigation related to breach of contract claims brought by customers, suppliers and contractors, as well as litigation related to termination of certain of its employees. The outcome of any litigation is inherently uncertain. Although the Company believes it has meritorious defenses against all currently pending and threatened proceedings and intend to vigorously defend all claims if they are brought, unfavorable rulings, judgments or settlement terms could have a material adverse impact on its business and results of operations.

SPECIFIED FINANCIAL MEASURES

Certain specified financial measures in this MD&A including adjusted EBITDA, gross margin before fair value adjustments and gross margin before fair value adjustments percentage are non-IFRS measures. These terms are not defined by IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other companies. These non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure which the Company uses to evaluate its operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA provides information to investors, analysts, and others to aid in understanding and evaluating the Company’s operating results in a similar manner to its management team. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before finance costs, depreciation and amortization, accretion expense, income tax recovery and excluding change in fair value of biological assets, change in fair value realized through inventory, unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses, share-based compensation expense, asset impairment, gain or loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and certain one-time non-operating expenses, as determined by management.

 

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The following table reconciles adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) for the periods noted.

 

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

($000s)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net loss

 

 

(73,973

)

 

 

(52,287

)

 

 

(112,013

)

 

 

(186,732

)

Adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance costs

 

 

26,505

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

26,444

 

 

 

91

 

Change in estimate of fair value of derivative warrants

 

 

(23,656

)

 

 

(19,810

)

 

 

(15,356

)

 

 

110,134

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

8,800

 

 

 

931

 

 

 

9,539

 

 

 

1,989

 

Income tax recovery

 

 

(1,791

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(1,791

)

 

 

—

 

Change in fair value of biological assets

 

 

388

 

 

 

331

 

 

 

(3,302

)

 

 

425

 

Change in fair value realized through inventory

 

 

2,066

 

 

 

456

 

 

 

3,627

 

 

 

506

 

Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss

 

 

19

 

 

 

104

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

2,009

 

Unrealized (gain) loss on marketable securities

 

 

35,338

 

 

 

1,849

 

 

 

53,172

 

 

 

(3,032

)

Share-based compensation

 

 

438

 

 

 

4,539

 

 

 

4,642

 

 

 

7,995

 

Asset impairment

 

 

1,850

 

 

 

60,000

 

 

 

1,850

 

 

 

60,000

 

Loss (gain) on disposition of PP&E

 

 

(402

)

 

 

22

 

 

 

(402

)

 

 

139

 

Cost of sales non-cash component (1)

 

 

3,440

 

 

 

1,162

 

 

 

3,440

 

 

 

1,988

 

Inventory impairment and obsolescence

 

 

3,871

 

 

 

1,651

 

 

 

5,852

 

 

 

3,405

 

Restructuring costs

 

 

(882

)

 

 

—

 

 

 

(882

)

 

 

—

 

Transaction costs (2)

 

 

(7,938

)

 

 

805

 

 

 

(1,457

)

 

 

4,453

 

Government subsidies

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

(2,180

)

Other expenses

 

 

—

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

—

 

 

 

1,932

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

 

(25,927

)

 

 

(205

)

 

 

(26,602

)

 

 

3,122

 

(1)

Cost of sales non-cash component is comprised of depreciation expense.

(2)

Transaction costs relate to financing activities.

Gross margin before fair value adjustments

Gross margin before fair value adjustments is a non-IFRS financial measure which the Company uses to evaluate its operating performance in the Company’s cannabis segment. Gross margin before fair value adjustments provides useful information to investors, analysts and others in understanding and evaluating the Company’s operating results as it removes non-cash fair value metrics. Gross margin before fair value adjustments is defined as gross margin less the non-cash changes in the fair value adjustments on the sale of inventory and the growth of biological assets. Gross margin before fair value adjustments is comprised of net revenue less cost of sales and inventory obsolescence and impairment.

See “Cannabis Segment Results – Gross Margin” for a table reconciling gross margin before fair value adjustments to gross margin for the periods noted.

Non-IFRS Financial Ratios

Gross margin before fair value adjustments percentage

Gross margin before fair value adjustments percentage is a non-IFRS financial ratio which the Company uses to evaluate its operating performance in the Company’s cannabis segment. Gross margin before fair value adjustments percentage is defined as gross margin before fair value adjustments divided by net revenue.

RELATED PARTIES

The Company did not enter into any related party transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, other than those disclosed in note 14 of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements relating to the Company’s SunStream joint venture.

 

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OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

As at June 30, 2022, the Company did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements. The Company has certain operating or rental lease agreements, as disclosed in the “Contractual Commitments and Obligations” section of this MD&A, which are entered into in the normal course of operations.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The Company makes assumptions in applying critical accounting estimates that are uncertain at the time the accounting estimate is made and may have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements. Critical accounting estimates include the classification and recoverable amounts of CGUs, value of biological assets and inventory, estimating potential future returns on revenue, share-based compensation, convertible instruments, value of investments, value of equity-accounted investees, value of leases, acquisitions and fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Critical accounting estimates are based on variable inputs including but not limited to:

 

•

Demand for cannabis for recreational and medical purposes;

 

•

Price of cannabis;

 

•

Expected sales volumes;

 

•

Changes in market discount rates;

 

•

Future development and operating costs;

 

•

Costs to convert harvested cannabis to finished goods;

 

•

Expected yields from cannabis plants;

 

•

Potential returns and pricing adjustments;

 

•

Facts and circumstances supporting the likelihood and amount of contingent liabilities;

 

•

Assumptions and methodologies for the valuation of derivative financial instruments;

 

•

Discount rates used to value investments;

 

•

Market prices, volatility and discount rates used to determine fair value of equity-accounted investees; and

 

•

Estimated incremental borrowing rate used to measure lease liabilities.

Changes in critical accounting estimates can have a significant effect on net income as a result of their impact on revenue, costs of sales, provisions and impairments. Changes in critical accounting estimates can have a significant effect on the valuation of biological assets, inventory, property, plant and equipment, provisions and derivative financial instruments.

For a detailed discussion regarding the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates, refer to the notes to the Audited Financial Statements.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the IFRS Interpretations Committee regularly issue new and revised accounting pronouncements which have future effective dates and therefore are not reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Once adopted, these new and amended pronouncements may have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company’s analysis of recent accounting pronouncements is included in the notes to the Audited Financial Statements.

RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other risks described elsewhere in this document, or a detailed discussion regarding the Company’s risk factors, refer to the “Risk Factors” section of the Annual Report.

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company has designed disclosure controls and procedures to provide reasonable assurance that: (i) material information relating to the Company is made known to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer by others, particularly during the period in which the annual and interim filings are being prepared; and (ii) information required to be disclosed by the Company 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 period specified in securities legislation. Our management,

 

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with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“the Exchange Act”)). Based upon evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2022, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of such date, as a result of the material weaknesses described in our MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2021.

INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in NI 52-109 and Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Refer to our MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2021, for a discussion regarding internal control over financial reporting and material weaknesses identified.

REMEDIATION

As previously described in our MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2021, management, with oversight from the Audit Committee, has initiated, and will continue to implement, remediation measures including the analysis of changes in the business and assessment of the key controls that are responsive to those changes.

At August 12, 2022, the above remediation measures are in progress and controls related to documentation of ITGCs, restricting privileged-level access and monitoring of software upgrades have been designed and implemented. Additionally, the Company continues to evaluate roles, resourcing requirements and add personnel who can assist with the Company’s financial reporting requirements. Management will continue to work to recruit and retain additional resources as needed. The deficiencies will not be considered remediated, however, until the applicable controls operate for a sufficient period, and management has concluded through testing, that these controls are operating effectively.

Additionally, the Company has implemented and tested workflows designed to remediate the lack of segregation of duties in its information technology systems and processes. The Company believes that this remediation is complete, subject to the remediation and testing of other deficiencies related to the ITGC’s material weakness described above.

The Company is pursuing remediation of all of the above material weaknesses during the 2022 fiscal year.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Except for the remediation activities described above, as of June 30, 2022, there have been no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in NI 52-109 and Rules 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2022, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

In accordance with guidance issued by the Canadian Securities Administrators and the SEC, companies are permitted to exclude acquisitions from their final assessment of internal control over financial reporting for the first fiscal year in which the acquisition occurred. Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has limited the evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting to exclude controls, policies and procedures and internal control over financial reporting of the recently acquired operations of Inner Spirit Holdings (acquired July 20, 2021) and Alcanna Inc. (acquired on March 31, 2022).

 

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ABBREVIATIONS

The following provides a summary of common abbreviations used in this document:

Financial and Business Environment

Measurement

$ or C$

Canadian dollars

G or GM

Gram

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards

sq ft

Square feet

MD&A

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

 

 

U.S.

United States

 

 

US$

United States dollars

 

 

CBD

Cannabidiol

 

 

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This document may contain forward-looking information concerning the Company’s business, operations and financial performance and condition, as well as its plans, objectives and expectations for its business operations and financial performance and condition. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “aim”, “anticipate”, “assume”, “believe”, “contemplate”, “continue”, “could”, “due”, “estimate”, “expect”, “goal”, “intend”, “may”, “objective”, “plan”, “predict”, “potential”, “positioned”, “pioneer”, “seek”, “should”, “target”, “will”, “would”, and other similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events and future trends, or the negative of these terms or other comparable technology.

These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the Company’s business and the industry in which it operates and management’s beliefs and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance or development and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are in some cases beyond its control. As a result, any or all of the forward-looking information in this document may turn out to be inaccurate. Factors that may case actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, those listed or referred to under the heading “Risk Factors” herein. Although management believes that its underlying assessments and assumptions are reasonable based on currently available information, given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. All forward-looking statements in this MD&A are qualified by these cautionary statements. These statements are made as of the date of this MD&A and, except as required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future. Additionally, the Company undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of the Company, its financial or operating results or its securities.

This document contains estimates, projections and other information concerning the Company’s industry, business and the markets for its products. Information that is based on estimates, forecasts, projections, market research of similar methodologies is inherently subject to uncertainties, and actual events or circumstances may differ materially from events and circumstances that are assumed in this information. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the Company obtained this industry, business, market and other data from its own internal estimates and research as well as from reports, research surveys, studies and similar data prepared by market research firms and other third parties, industry, medical and general publications, government data and similar sources.

In addition, assumptions and estimates of the Company’s and industry’s future performance are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors, including those described in the section “Risk Factors” herein. These and other factors could cause the Company’s future performance to differ materially from the Company’s assumptions and estimates.

Further information regarding the assumptions and risks inherent in the making of forward-looking statements can be found in the Annual Report, along with the Company’s other public disclosure documents. Copies of the Annual Report and other public disclosure documents are available under the Company’s profile on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”) at www.sedar.com and on the EDGAR section of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) website at www.sec.gov.

Certain information in this MD&A is “financial outlook” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. The purpose of the financial outlook is to provide readers with disclosure of the Company’s reasonable expectations of its anticipated results. The financial outlook is provided as of the date of this MD&A. Readers are cautioned that the financial outlook may not be appropriate for other purposes.

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional information relating to the Company can be viewed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, on the EDGAR section of the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or on the Company’s website at www.sndlgroup.com. The information on or accessible through our website is not part of and is not incorporated by reference into this MD&A, and the inclusion of our website address in this MD&A is only for reference.

 

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EXHIBIT 99.3

 

 

Form 52-109F2

Certification of Interim Filings

Full Certificate

 

I, Zachary George, Chief Executive Officer of SNDL Inc., certify the following:

1.

Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of SNDL Inc. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended June 30, 2022.

 

2.

No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.

 

3.

Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings.

 

4.

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

 

5.

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

 

 

(a)

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

 

 

(i)

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

 

 

(ii)

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

 

 

(b)

designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP.

 

5.1

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


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5.2

ICFR – material weakness relating to design: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A for each material weakness relating to design existing at the end of the interim period

 

 

(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.

 

5.3

Limitation on scope of design:  N/A

 

6.

Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on January 1, 2022 and ended on June 30, 2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR.

 

Date: August 12, 2022

 

/s/ Zachary George

_______________________

Zachary George

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT 99.4

 

 

Form 52-109F2

Certification of Interim Filings

Full Certificate

 

I, James Keough, Chief Financial Officer of SNDL Inc., certify the following:

1.

Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the “interim filings”) of SNDL Inc. (the “issuer”) for the interim period ended June 30, 2022.

 

2.

No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.

 

3.

Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings.

 

4.

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

 

5.

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

 

 

(a)

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

 

 

(i)

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

 

 

(ii)

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

 

 

(b)

designed ICFR, or caused it to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer’s GAAP.

 

5.1

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


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5.2

ICFR – material weakness relating to design: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A for each material weakness relating to design existing at the end of the interim period

 

 

(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.

 

5.3

Limitation on scope of design:  N/A

 

6.

Reporting changes in ICFR: The issuer has disclosed in its interim MD&A any change in the issuer’s ICFR that occurred during the period beginning on January 1, 2022 and ended on June 30, 2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the issuer’s ICFR.

 

Date: August 12, 2022

 

/s/ James Keough

_______________________

James Keough

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

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