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INTRODUCTION
IM Cannabis Corp. (“IM Cannabis” or the “Company”) is a British Columbia
company operating in the international medical cannabis industry. The Company’s common shares (the “Common Shares”) trade under the ticker symbol “IMCC” on both the NASDAQ Capital Market (“NASDAQ”) and the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) as of March 1, 2021, and November 5, 2019, respectively.
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) reports on the consolidated financial condition and
operating results of IM Cannabis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. Throughout this MD&A, unless otherwise specified, references to “we”, “us”, “our” or similar terms, as well as the “Company” and “IM Cannabis” refer to IM Cannabis
Corp., together with its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, and the “Group” refers to the Company, its subsidiaries, and Focus Medical Herbs Ltd.
This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company and the notes thereto for the three
and six months ended June 30, 2023 (the "Interim Financial Statements") and with the Company's audited annual consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the years ended December 31, 2022 and
2021 (the “Annual Financial Statements”). References herein to “Q2 2023” and “Q2 2022” refer to the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively, and references to “2022” refer to
the year ended December 31, 2022.
The Interim Financial Statements have been prepared by management in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). IFRS requires management to make certain judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of the Interim Financial Statements and the amount of revenue and expenses incurred during the reporting period. The results of operations for the periods reflected herein are not necessarily
indicative of results that may be expected for future periods. The Interim Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, include the accounts of the Group, which includes, among others, the following entities:
Legal Entity
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Jurisdiction
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Relationship with the Company
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I.M.C. Holdings Ltd. (“IMC Holdings”)
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Israel
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Wholly-owned subsidiary
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I.M.C. Pharma Ltd. (“IMC Pharma”)
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Israel
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Wholly-owned subsidiary of IMC Holdings
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I.M.C. Farms Israel Ltd. (“IMC Farms”)
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Israel
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Wholly-owned subsidiary of IMC Holdings
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Focus Medical Herbs Ltd. (“Focus”)
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Israel
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Private company over which IMC Holdings exercises “de facto control” under IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements (“IFRS 10”)
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R.A. Yarok Pharm Ltd. (“Pharm Yarok”)
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Israel
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Wholly-owned subsidiary of IMC Holdings
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Rosen High Way Ltd. (“Rosen High Way”)
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Israel
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Wholly-owned subsidiary of IMC Holdings
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Revoly Trading and Marketing Ltd. dba Vironna Pharm (“Vironna”)
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Israel
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Subsidiary of IMC Holdings
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Oranim Plus Pharm Ltd. (“Oranim Plus”)
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Israel
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Subsidiary of IMC Holdings
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Adjupharm GmbH (“Adjupharm”)
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Germany
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Subsidiary of IMC Holdings
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Trichome Financial Corp. (“Trichome”) *
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Canada
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Wholly-owned subsidiary
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* Discontinued operations. For more information, please see “Corporate Highlights and Events – Key Highlights for the quarter ended June 30,
2023” below.
All intercompany balances and transactions were eliminated on consolidation. All dollar figures in this MD&A are expressed in thousands of Canadian
Dollars ($), except per share data and unless otherwise noted. All references to “NIS” are to New Israeli Shekels. All references to “€” or to “Euros” are to Euros. All references to “US$” or to “U.S. Dollars” are to United States Dollars. The
Company’s shares, options, units and warrants are not expressed in thousands. Prices are not expressed in thousands.
NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES
Certain non-IFRS financial measures are referenced in this MD&A that do not have any standardized meaning under IFRS, including “Gross Margin”,
“EBITDA” and “Adjusted EBITDA”. The Company believes that these non-IFRS financial measures and operational performance measures, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, enable readers to evaluate the Company’s
operating results, underlying performance and prospects in a similar manner to the Company’s management. For a reconciliation of these non-IFRS financial measures to the most comparable IFRS financial measures, as applicable, see the “Metrics and Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section of the MD&A.
NOTE REGARDING THE COMPANY’S ACCOUNTING PRACTICES
The Company complies with IFRS 10 to consolidate the financial results of Focus, a holder of an Israeli Medical
Cannabis Agency (the “IMCA”) license which allows it to import and supply cannabis products, on the basis of which IMC Holdings exercises
“de facto control”. For a full explanation of the Company’s application of IFRS 10, see “Legal and Regulatory – Restructuring” and “Legal and Regulatory – Risk Factors”.
OVERVIEW – CURRENT OPERATIONS IN ISRAEL AND GERMANY
IM Cannabis is an international cannabis company that is currently focused on providing premium cannabis products to medical
patients in Israel and Germany, two of the world’s largest federally legal cannabis markets. Until recently, the Company was also actively servicing adult-use recreational consumers in Canada, however the Company has exited operations in Canada and
considers these operations discontinued. The Company leverages a transnational ecosystem powered by a unique data-driven approach and a globally sourced product supply chain. With an unwavering commitment to responsible growth and compliance with the
strictest regulatory environments, the Company strives to amplify its commercial and brand power to become a global high-quality cannabis player.
In Israel, the Company imports, distributes and
sells cannabis to local medical patients by operating medical cannabis retail pharmacies, online platforms, distribution centers and logistical hubs operating through IMC Holdings’ subsidiaries and Focus, leveraging proprietary data and patient insights. The Company also cultivate its existing proprietary genetics with third-party cultivation facilities in Israel.
In Germany, the IM Cannabis ecosystem operates through Adjupharm, importing and distributing cannabis to pharmacies for patients,
and acting as the Company’s entry point for potential Europe-wide distribution in the future.
OUR GOAL – DRIVE PROFITABLE REVENUE GROWTH
Our primary goal is to sustainably increase revenue in each of our core markets, to accelerate our path to profitability and long-term shareholder value
while actively managing costs and margins.
HOW WE PLAN TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL – CORE STRATEGIES
Our strategy of sustainable and profitable growth consists of:
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Continue building on the increasing demand and positive momentum in Israel and
Germany, supported by strategic alliances with Canadian suppliers and a highly skilled sourcing team, to cement its leadership position in markets where the
Company operates.
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Develop and execute a long-term growth plan in Germany, based on the strong sourcing infrastructure in Israel which is powered by advanced product knowledge and regulatory expertise establishing, in the Company’s view, a competitive
advantage ahead of proposals for the legalization of recreational cannabis in Germany.
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Properly position brands with respect to target-market, price, potency and quality, such as our IMC brand in Israel and Germany.
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Strong focus on efficiencies and synergies as a global organization with domestic expertise in Israel and Germany.
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High-quality, reliable supply to our customers and patients, leading to recurring sales.
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Ongoing introduction of new Stock Keeping Unit (“SKUs”) to keep consumers and patients engaged.
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Reorganization of the Company's management and operations by reducing its workforce in Israel by 36% across all functions, to strengthen its focus on core
activities and drive efficiencies to realize sustainable profitability. All actions associated with the workforce reduction were substantially completed by
June 30, 2023.
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RESULTS – REVENUE OVER QUARTERS
* See Note 1 under “Review of Financial Performance – Summary of Quarterly Results” section of the MD&A.
GEOGRAPHIES AND NEW MARKETS
The Company operates in the Israeli and German medical cannabis markets. Until recently, the Company was also actively servicing adult-use recreational
consumers in Canada, however these operations are discontinued and deconsolidated, effective November 7, 2022, pursuant to IFRS. The Canadian operations were wound-down under the Canadian Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”) under the supervision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (the “Court”) (the “CCAA Proceedings”). The
Company has exited operations in Canada Pursuant to an Order of the Court made on April 6, 2023, in which the Court approved a share purchase agreement, selling certain of the Trichome and certain of Trichome's wholly owned subsidiaries
(collectively, the "Trichome Group") to a party that is not related to the Company. The Company announced that it is pivoting its focus and resources to achieve sustainable and profitable growth in its highest
value markets, Israel, Germany and Europe.
In the context of the deconsolidation of the Canadian operations, there are no remaining liabilities to the Company or any of its consolidated subsidiaries
related to the Canadian entities, except tax obligation of $839 related to debt settlement with L5 Capital Inc. (“L5 Capital”). For more information about the debt settlement, see "Debt Settlement with L5
Capital" below.
The CCAA Proceedings are solely in respect of the Trichome Group. As such, the Company’s other assets or subsidiaries, including those in Israel and
Germany, are not parties to the CCAA Proceedings. For more information about the CCAA Proceedings, see “Corporate Highlights and Events – Key Highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2023” below.
Israel
In Israel, we continue to expand IMC brand recognition and supply the growing Israeli medical cannabis market with our branded products. The Company offers
medical cannabis patients a rich variety of high-end medical cannabis products through strategic alliances with Canadian suppliers supported by a highly skilled sourcing team. In addition to the benefits of the Group’s long-term presence in Israel,
we believe that with our strong sourcing infrastructure in Israel, and advanced product knowledge, regulatory expertise and strong commercial partnerships, the Company is well-positioned to address the ongoing needs and preferences of medical
cannabis patients in Israel.
The Company entered additional segments of the medical cannabis value chain in Israel, namely the distribution and retail segments. The Company, through
IMC Holdings, acquired three licensed pharmacies in 2022, each selling medical cannabis products to patients: (i) Oranim Plus, Israel’s largest pharmacy in Jerusalem and one of the largest in Israel, (ii) Vironna, a leading pharmacy in the Arab
sector, and (iii) Pharm Yarok, the largest pharmacy in the Sharon plain area and the biggest call center in the country (Oranim Plus, Vironna, and Pharm Yarok collectively, the “Israeli Pharmacies”).
The Company has also acquired home-delivery services and an online retail footprint, operating under the name “Panaxia-to-the-Home”,
which includes a customer service center and an Israeli medical cannabis distribution licensed center (the “Panaxia Transaction”), from Panaxia Pharmaceutical Industries Israel Ltd. and Panaxia Logistics Ltd.,
part of the Panaxia Labs Israel, Ltd. group of companies (collectively, “Panaxia”). On June 30, 2023, IMC Pharma, the entity
responsible for operating the trading house that was acquired within the Panaxia Transaction, ceased its operations at the aforementioned licensed center located in Lod, Israel. Consequently, the Company transitioned the operation that was conducted
through IMC Pharma to third-party entities and to its own trading house currently being operated by Rosen High Way and there are no material obligations remained open following closure of the trading house.
The entrance into the new segments in Israel position IM Cannabis as a large distributor of medical cannabis in Israel. We are strategically focused on
establishing and reinforcing a direct connection with medical cannabis patients, providing direct access to IM Cannabis products, obtaining and leveraging market data and gaining a deeper understanding of consumer preferences. The acquisition of the
Israeli Pharmacies allows the Company to increase purchasing power with third-party product suppliers, offers potential synergies with our established call center and online operations, achieves higher margins on direct sales to patient and creates
the opportunity for up-sales across a growing range of products.
Germany
In Europe, the Company operates in Germany through Adjupharm, its German subsidiary and EU-GMP certified medical cannabis producer and distributor. We
continue to lay our foundation in Germany, which is currently the European market with the largest number of medical cannabis patients.1 Leveraging our global supply chain, IM Cannabis
continues to focus on growing its business in Germany to be well-positioned through brand recognition in preparation for future regulatory reforms.
Similar to Israel, the Company’s focus in Germany is to import premium dried cannabis from its supply partners, which we believe will satisfy the rapid
growth in demand for high-THC premium cannabis across a variety of strains and qualities. In addition, Adjupharm sells cannabis extracts to meet the existing demand in the German market.
In the Company’s view, the strong sourcing infrastructure in Israel, powered by advanced product knowledge and regulatory expertise, will establish a
competitive advantage in Germany ahead of proposals for the legalization of recreational cannabis. This is based on the premise that the German and Israeli markets share a number of common attributes such as robust commercial infrastructure, highly
developed digital capabilities, favourable demographics and customer preferences.
While the Company does not currently distribute products in other European countries, the Company intends to leverage the foundation established by
Adjupharm, its state-of-the-art warehouse and EU-GMP production facility in Germany (the “Logistics Center”), its vast knowledge in the cannabis market and costumers’ preferences and its network of distribution
partners to expand into other jurisdictions across the continent.
Adjupharm received a revised EU-GMP license in May 2022 that permits it to engage in production, cannabis testing and release activities. It allows
Adjupharm to repackage bulk cannabis, to perform stability studies and offer such services to third parties.
1 The European Cannabis Report – Edition 8 https://prohibitionpartners.com/reports/the-european-cannabis-report-8th-edition/?__hstc=102379230.c3806f05dbbd9246bb30c3897deb768c.1680505679399.1680505679399.1680505679399.1&__hssc=102379230.1.1680505679401&__hsfp=3485682252;
Statista Website:https://www.statista.com/outlook/hmo/cannabis/medical-cannabis/germany#analyst-opinion
The IMC brand is well-known in the Israeli medical cannabis market, with signature reputable brands such as Roma®, highly popular among Israeli consumers.
Building on its long-term success in Israel, the Company launched the IMC brand in Germany in 2020.
Israeli Medical Cannabis Business
The IMC brand has established its reputation in Israel for quality and consistency over the past 10 years and more recently with new high-end,
ultra-premium strains that have made it to the top-sellers list in pharmacies across the country.
The Group maintains a portfolio of strains sold under the IMC umbrella from which popular medical cannabis dried flowers and full-spectrum cannabis
extracts are produced.
The IMC brand offers four different product lines, leading with the Craft Collection which offers the highest quality Canadian craft cannabis flower and
has established IMC as the leader of the super-premium segment in Israel.
The Craft Collection – The IMC brand’s premium product line with indoor-grown, hand-dried and hand-trimmed high-THC cannabis flowers. The Craft Collection includes exotic and unique cannabis strains such as Cherry
Crasher, Wedding Crasher, Peanut Butter MAC and Watermelon Zkittlez.
The Top-Shelf
Collection –offers indoor-grown, high-THC cannabis flowers with strains such as Lemon Rocket, Diesel Drift, Tropicana Gold, Lucy Dreamz and Santa Cruz.
Inspired by the 1970’s cannabis culture in America, the Top-Shelf Collection targets the growing segment of medical patients who are cannabis culture enthusiasts.
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The Signature Collection – The IMC brand’s high-quality product line with greenhouse-grown or indoor grown, high-THC cannabis flowers. The Signature Collection currently includes well known proprietary
cannabis dried flowers such as Roma®, Tel Aviv and London as well as Strawnana, an indoor-grown flower, and Sydney, the Company’s first high-CBD cannabis strain.
The Full Spectrum Extracts – The IMC brand’s full spectrum, strain-specific cannabis extracts, including high-THC Roma®T20 oil, balanced Paris oil and Super CBD oil and the new Roma® T15 oil, Tel Aviv oil
and DQ.
As part of its recent rebranding the Company expanded its Roma® product portfolio to
include pre-rolls and oils range, offering the widest range of different product SKUs for a single strain in the Israeli market. This delivers a variety of formats of IMC’s most successful, well-known and proprietary strain to Israeli medical
cannabis patients. IMC’s Roma® strain is a high-THC medical cannabis flower that offers a therapeutic continuum and is known for its strength and longevity of effect.
The WAGNERS™ brand launched in Israel in Q1 2022, with indoor-grown cannabis imported from Canada. The WAGNERS™ brand was the first international premium, indoor-grown brand introduced to the Israel cannabis
market, at a competitive price point. The WAGNERS™ brand includes the Dark Helmet, Dark Helmet Minis, Cherry Jam launched in Q1 2022, and Golden Ghost that was launched in Q4 2022. In Q1 2023 The Company launched three additional
products under the WAGNERS™ brand, Pink Bubba, Golden Ghost and Tiki Rain; all an indoor-grown cannabis flowers, with high-THC. In Q2 2023 the Company launched Rainforest Crunch.
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BLKMKT™, the Company’s second Canadian brand, super-premium product line with indoor-grown, hand-dried and hand-trimmed high-THC cannabis flowers The BLKMKT™ includes Jealousy, BACIO GLTO, PNPL P and PARK
FIRE OG
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THE LOT420 brand launched in Israel in Q2 2023, with super-premium indoor-grown cannabis
imported from Canada with high-THC. The LOT420 includes ICY C and GLTO 33.
The PICO collection (minis)- Under the BLKMKT™ and LOT420 brands, the Company launched a new type of products (small flowers), a super-premium indoor-grown
cannabis imported from Canada with high-THC.
For more information, see “Strategy in Detail – Brands – New Product Offerings”
section of the MD&A.
German Medical Cannabis Business
In Germany, the Company sells IMC-branded dried flower products and full spectrum extracts. The medical cannabis products sold in the German market are
branded generically as IMC to increase recognition of the Company’s brand in establishing a foothold with German healthcare professionals. The Company’s IMC-branded cannabis products were launched in Germany with one high-THC flower strain in 2020.
In Q4 2021, Adjupharm launched another high-THC flower strain and two full spectrum extracts. In Q1 2022, Adjupharm launched a third strain, a high-CBD flower, to offer a more complete portfolio to German physicians and patients. In Q1 2023,
Adjupharm launched additional two high-THC flower strains, in alignment with the strategic focus on high-THC flowers and patients demand.
The Group’s competitive advantage in Germany lies in its track record, experience and brand reputation and proprietary data supporting the potential
effectiveness of medical cannabis for the treatment of a variety of conditions.
Between our various geographies, the strategy for new products varies given that each market is at a different stage of development with respect to
regulatory regimes, patient and customer preferences and adoption rates.
Israel
In Q2 2023 The Company launched the PICO collection (minis) with four new products, PICO Jealousy, PICO ICY C, PICO PNPL P and PICO BACIO GLTO. The Company
also launched three additional products under the BLKMKT™ brand, Jealousy, BACIO GLTO and PARK FIRE OG and two under the LOT420 brand, ICY C and GLTO 33. All strains are indoor-grown cannabis flowers, with high-THC. In addition, the Company launched
one new product under the WAGNERS™ brand, Rainforest Crunch. All products allow a wide range of offerings in all three categories, Indica, Sativa and Hybrid category.
HIGH-QUALITY, RELIABLE SUPPLY
Israel
Over the last decade, Focus Medical was the primary cultivator of medical cannabis products sold under the IMC brand in the Israeli market. Until July
2022, Focus Medical held an IMCA license to cultivate medical cannabis at its cultivation facility (the “Focus Facility”). In Q2 2022, the Company closed the Focus Facility to concentrate on leveraging its
skilled sourcing team and strategic alliances with Canadian suppliers as well as the import of medical cannabis from its Canadian Facilities. In July 2022, Focus Medical received an IMCA license which allows it to continue to import cannabis products
and supply medical cannabis to patients through licensed pharmacies despite the closure of the Focus Facility (the “Focus New License”). Besides Focus Medical, which holds the Focus New License, the Group has
other entities with a license to import medical cannabis and supply medical cannabis to patients through licensed pharmacies. To supplement growing demand, the Company plans to continue its relationships with third-party cultivation facilities in
Israel for the propagation and cultivation of the Company’s existing proprietary genetics and for the development of new products.
Pursuant to the applicable Israeli cannabis regulations, following the cultivation or import of medical cannabis, medical cannabis products are then
packaged by contracted GMP licensed producers of medical cannabis. The packaged medical cannabis products are then sold by the Group under the Company’s brands to local Israeli pharmacies directly or through contracted distributors.
Germany
The Company continues to expand its presence in the German market by forging partnerships with pharmacies and distributors across the country and
developing Adjupharm and its Logistics Center as the Company’s European hub. Adjupharm sources its supply of medical cannabis for the German market and from various EU-GMP certified European and Canadian suppliers. The Logistics Center is EU-GMP
certified, upgrading Adjupharm’s production technology and increasing its storage capacity to accommodate its anticipated growth. Adjupharm holds the certification for primary repackaging, making it one of a handful of companies in Germany fully
licenced to repack bulk.
Adjupharm currently holds wholesale, narcotics handling, manufacturing, procurement, storage, distribution, and import/export licenses granted to it by the applicable German regulatory authorities (the “Adjupharm Licenses”).
CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS
KEY HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2023
In Q2 2023, the Company continued to focus on its efforts and resources on growth in the Israeli and German cannabis markets with a goal of reaching
profitability in 2023. The Company’s key highlights and events for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, include:
NASDAQ Compliance Notice and Common Share Consolidation
In order to maintain the listing of the Common Shares on the Nasdaq, the Company must comply with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements which require,
amongst other things, that the Common Shares maintain a minimum bid price of at least US$1.00 per share (the “Minimum Share Price Listing Requirement”)
On April 10, 2023, the Company received written
notification from Nasdaq (the “Notification Letter”) that the closing bid price of the Common Shares had fallen below US$1.00 per share over a period of 30 consecutive business days, with the result that the Company was not in compliance with the Minimum Share Price
Listing Requirement. The Notification Letter provided that the Company has until October 9, 2023, being 180 calendar days following receipt of such notice to regain
compliance with the Minimum Share Price Listing Requirement for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days.
On June 13, 2023, the Company announced that on June
12, 2023, it has received formal notice from The Nasdaq stating that the Company has regained compliance with Minimum Share Price Listing Requirement. From May 26, 2023 through June 9, 2023, a period of 10 consecutive trading days, the closing bid price of the Company's listed securities was greater than $1.00 per share. Accordingly, the Company has
regained compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and the matter has been closed.
Canadian Restructuring
Pursuant to an order of the Court made on April 6,2023 in the CCAA Proceedings (the “Reverse Vesting Order”), the
Court approved a share purchase agreement (the “Share Purchase Agreement”) dated March 28, 2023 among Trichome Financial Corp. (“Trichome” or the “Vendor”), 1000370759 Ontario Inc. (the “Purchaser”), Trichome JWC Acquisition Corp. (“TJAC”), Trichome Retail Corp. (“TRC”), MYM Nutraceuticals Inc. (“MYM”), MYM International Brands Inc. (“MYMB”) and Highland Grow Inc. (“Highland”, and collectively with TJAC, TRC, MYM and MYMB, the “Purchased Entities”). the Purchased Entities and its business and operations were sold to a party that is not related to the
Company. Thus, the Company has exited operations in Canada and considers these operations discontinued. The Share Purchase Agreement is solely in respect of the Purchased Entities. As such, the Company’s other assets or subsidiaries, including those
in Israel and Germany, will not be affected by it.
The Share Purchase Agreement contemplated a reverse vesting transaction pursuant to which Trichome agreed to sell to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser
agreed to purchase, all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of TJAC and MYM owned by Trichome for a purchase price of $3,375 along with certain deferred consideration. Pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement and the Reverse Vesting
Order, the Purchased Entities retained the Purchased Entities’ assets, contracts and liabilities (the “Assumed Liabilities”) specified in the Share Purchase Agreement free and clear of any claims other than the
Assumed Liabilities, and all other assets (the “Excluded Assets”), contracts (the “Excluded Contracts”), and liabilities (the “Excluded
Liabilities”) of the Purchased Assets were transferred to, and assumed by, five newly created corporations being 1000491916 Ontario Inc. ("TJAC Residual Co."), 1000492008 Ontario Inc. ("TRC Residual Co."), 1000491929 Ontario Inc. ("MYM Residual Co."), 1000492005 Ontario Inc. ("MYMB Residual Co.") and 1000492023 Ontario
Inc. ("Highland Residual Co.", and collectively with TJAC Residual Co., TRC Residual Co., MYM Residual Co. and MYMB Residual Co., the “Residual Corporations”), the shares
of which are owned directly or indirectly by Trichome. The closing of the transactions contemplated by the Share Purchase Agreement occurred on April 6, 2023.
Trichome’s organizational structure pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement is as follows:
Court materials filed in connection with Trichome's CCAA Proceedings can be found at: https://www.ksvadvisory.com/insolvency-cases/case/trichome.
Debt Settlement with L5 Capital
On May 8th, 2023, the Company announced that on May 5th, 2023, it has closed the securities for debt settlement transaction with L5 Capital (the “Debt Settlement”). Pursuant to the Debt Settlement, the Company settled outstanding indebtedness of $838 (approximately US$615) through issuing 492,492 Units at a price of US$1.25 per Unit. Each Unit consists of
one Common Share of the Company and one Common Share purchase Warrant. Each Warrant entitles L5 Capital to purchase one additional Common Share at an exercise price of US$1.50 per Common Share for a period of 36 months from the date of issuance. All
securities issued are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable Canadian securities legislation.
Statement of Executive Compensation
On May 19th, 2023, the Company filed its Statement of Executive Compensation in accordance with National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous
Disclosure Obligations ("NI 51-102") and Form 51-102F6 – Statement of Executive Compensation ("Form 51-102F6"), which sets forth compensation for each Named Executive Officer (as defined therein) and director of the Company during the financial year
ending December 31, 2022.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Short-term loan agreement
On July 3rd, 2023, the Company entered into a short-term loan agreement with a non-financial institution in the amount of NIS 1,000
(approx. $358) (the "
Loan Agreement" and "
Loan").
The Loan bears interest rate of 10% and will be repaid in October 2023, according to the Loan Agreement terms.
NASDAQ Compliance Notice
In order to maintain the listing of the Common Shares
on the Nasdaq, the Company must comply with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements which require, amongst other things, that the Common Shares maintain a minimum bid price of at least US$1.00 per share (the “Minimum Share Price Listing Requirement”).
On August 1, 2023, the Company received written
notification from Nasdaq (the “Notification Letter”)
that the closing bid price of the Common Shares had fallen below US$1.00 per share over a period of 30 consecutive business days, with the result that the Company was not in compliance with the Minimum Share Price Listing Requirement. The
Notification Letter provided that the Company has until January 16, 2024, being 180 calendar days following receipt of such notice to regain compliance with the Minimum Share Price Listing Requirement for a minimum of 10 consecutive business
days.
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Below is the analysis of the changes that occurred for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, with further commentary provided below.
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For the six months
ended June 30,
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For the three months
ended June 30,
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For the Year ended December 31,
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2023(1)
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2022*
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2023
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2022*
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2022*
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Net Revenues
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$
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25,736
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$
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25,704
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$
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13,207
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$
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12,703
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$
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54,335
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Gross profit before fair value impacts in cost of sales
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$
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6,977
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$
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5,681
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$
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3,734
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$
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2,595
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$
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11,291
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Gross margin before fair value impacts in cost of sales (%)
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27
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%
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22
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%
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28
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%
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20
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%
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21
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%
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Operating Loss
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$
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(5,368
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)
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$
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(14,484
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$
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(1,752
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$
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(5,624
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$
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(30,791
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Loss
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$
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(4,572
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$
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(10,783
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$
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(3,706
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$
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(3,701
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$
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(24,922
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Loss per share attributable to equity holders of the Company – Basic (in CAD)
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$
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(0.33
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$
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(1.32
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.26
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.49
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3.13
|
)
|
Loss per share attributable to equity holders of the Company - Diluted (in CAD)
|
|
$
|
(0.33
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2.09
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.26
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.89
|
) |
|
$
|
(3.81
|
)
|
|
|
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
|
|
|
For the Three months
ended June 30,
|
|
|
For the Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2023
|
|
|
2022*
|
|
|
2023
|
|
|
2022*
|
|
|
2022*
|
|
Average net selling price of dried flower (per Gram)
|
|
$
|
5.60
|
|
|
$
|
7.67
|
|
|
$
|
5.04
|
|
|
$
|
7.27
|
|
|
$
|
7.12
|
|
Quantity of dried flower sold (in Kilograms)
|
|
|
3,970
|
|
|
|
3,007
|
|
|
|
2,128
|
|
|
|
1,592
|
|
|
|
6,794
|
|
* From continuing operations
Note 1 - The figures disclosure here for the six months ended June 30, 2023 have been
updated and adjust the Company’s previously filed unaudited interim financial statements as of March 31, 2023. The updates and adjustments are immaterial. See also Note 1 under “Review of Financial Performance – Summary of Quarterly Results” section of the MD&A for additional information.
The Overview of Financial Performance includes reference to “Gross Margin”, which is a non-IFRS financial measure that the Company defines as the
difference between revenue and cost of revenues divided by revenue (expressed as a percentage), prior to the effect of a fair value adjustment for inventory and biological assets. For more information on non-IFRS financial measures, see the “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and “Metrics and Non-IFRS Financial Measures” sections of the MD&A.
OPERATIONAL RESULTS
In each of the markets in which the Company operates, the Company must navigate evolving customer and patient trends in order to continue to be competitive
with other suppliers of medical cannabis products.
The Company believes that there are several key factors creating tailwinds to facilitate further industry growth. In Israel, the number of licensed medical
patients continues to increase and currently stands at 125,099 as of June 2023. This figure is expected to continue growing in the coming years and may further benefit from regulatory change liberalizing the cannabis market in Israel. Moreover, the
acquisitions of the Israeli Pharmacies positions IM Cannabis as a large distributor of medical cannabis in Israel. As the Israeli cannabis market has become increasingly competitive, the ability to import premium cannabis from Canada is a key
determinant of the Company’s success in Israel.
The German medical cannabis market has been slower to develop due to the difficulty in medical patients accessing prescriptions and insurance
reimbursements. The Company has, however, seen an increase in the number of patients paying out-of-pocket for medical cannabis products in Germany, which the Company believes is supportive of its business plan as it relies less on the need for
patient’s insurance coverage for re-imbursement.
The newly elected coalition government in Germany has endorsed the legalization of adult-use cannabis. While no specific legislation has yet been tabled
and any implementation is expected to take time, the Company believes that Germany has the potential to be the second largest federally legal, adult-use market in the world.
The Company’s outlook in Germany is further supported by its focus on the cultivation and distribution of premium and ultra-premium cannabis products
exclusively, which the Company believes to be in the greatest demand in all of its markets. In comparison to other markets, the Company faces less competition in Germany and therefore is less likely to face significant price competition.
The Company is focusing its resources on reinforcing and further pursuing growth opportunities in Israel, Germany and Europe, implementing a leaner
organization strategy with the primary focus on achieving profitability in 2023.
REVENUES AND GROSS MARGINS
REVENUES
The revenues of the Group from continuing operations are primarily generated from sales of medical cannabis products to customers in Israel and Germany.
The reportable geographical segments in which the Company operates are Israel and Germany.
For the six months ended June 30:
|
|
Israel
|
|
|
Germany
|
|
|
Adjustments
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
2023(*)
|
|
|
2022
|
|
|
2023(*)
|
|
|
2022
|
|
|
2023(*)
|
|
|
2022
|
|
|
2023(*)
|
|
|
2022
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
23,109
|
|
|
$
|
24,206
|
|
|
$
|
2,627
|
|
|
$
|
1,498
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
25,736
|
|
|
$
|
25,704
|
|
Segment loss
|
|
$
|
(1,842
|
)
|
|
$
|
(10,143
|
)
|
|
$
|
(767
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,009
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(2,609
|
)
|
|
$
|
(12,152
|
)
|
Unallocated corporate expenses
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(2,759
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,332
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,759
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,332
|
)
|
Total operating (loss)
|
|
$
|
(1,842
|
)
|
|
$
|
(10,143
|
)
|
|
$
|
(767
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,009
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,759
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,332
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,368
|
)
|
|
$
|
(14,484
|
)
|
Income (loss) before tax
|
|
$
|
(4,200
|
)
|
|
$
|
(13,342
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,096
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,266
|
)
|
|
$
|
549
|
|
|
$
|
(3,593
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,747
|
)
|
|
$
|
(12,015
|
)
|
Depreciation, amortization
|
|
$
|
1,509
|
|
|
$
|
1,232
|
|
|
$
|
78
|
|
|
$
|
83
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
1,587
|
|
|
$
|
1,315
|
|
* See Note 1 under “Review of Financial Performance – Financial Highlights” section of the MD&A.
The consolidated revenues of the Group from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023, were attributed to the sale of medical cannabis
products in Israel and Germany.
|
● |
Revenues for the six months
ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $25,736 and $25,704, respectively, representing an increase of $32 or 0%. Revenues
for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $13,207 and $12,703, respectively, representing an increase of $504 or 4%. The increase in revenues is attributed both to the increase in the quantity of medical cannabis products sold, off set by
lower average selling price per gram due to high competition.
|
|
● |
Revenues from the Israeli operation were attributed to the sale of medical cannabis through the Company’s agreement with Focus Medical and the revenues from the Israeli Pharmacies the Company owns, mostly from
cannabis products.
|
|
● |
In Germany, Company revenues were attributed to the sale of medical cannabis through Adjupharm.
|
|
● |
Total dried flower sold for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was 3,970kg at an average selling price of $5.60 per gram compared to 3,007kg for the same period in 2022 at an average
selling price of $7.67 per gram, mainly attributable to the higher average selling price per gram the Company recognized through selling premium cannabis products. Total dried flower sold for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was
2,128kg at an average selling price of $5.04 per gram compared to 1,592kg for the same period in 2022 at an average selling price of $7.27 per gram.
|
COST OF REVENUES
Cost of revenues is comprised of purchase of raw materials and finished goods, import costs, production costs, product laboratory testing, shipping and
salary expenses. Inventory is later expensed to the cost of sales when sold. Direct production costs are expensed through the cost of sales.
The cost of revenues from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $18,759 and $20,023, respectively, representing a
decrease of $1,264 or 6%. The cost of revenues from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $9,473 and $10,108, respectively, representing a decrease of $635 or 6%.
GROSS PROFIT
Gross profit from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 was $6,360 and $4,606, respectively, representing an increase of $1,754 or 38%. Gross profit from continuing operations for the
three months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 was $3,456 and $2,201, respectively, representing an increase of $1,255 or 57%.
Gross profit included losses from unrealized changes in fair value of biological assets and realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold of $(617) and
$(1,075) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Loss from unrealized changes in fair value of biological assets and realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold of $(278) and $(394) for the three months ended June 30,
2023, and 2022, respectively. Fair value adjustments were impacted primarily due to lower valuation to unrealized biological assets during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
EXPENSES
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
General and administrative expenses from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 were $5,563 and $7,284, respectively, representing a decrease of $1,721 or 24%. For the three months ended
June 30, 2023, and 2022 general and administrative expenses from continuing operations were $2,389 and $3,337, respectively, representing a decrease of $948 or 28%.
The decrease in the general and administrative expense is attributable mainly to salaries to employees. The general and administrative expenses are
comprised mainly from salaries to employees in the amount of $1,008, professional fees in the amount of $2,199, depreciation and amortization in the amount of $407 and insurance costs in the amount of $1,007.
SELLING AND MARKETING
Selling and marketing expenses from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 were $5,427 and $5,581, respectively,
representing a decrease of $154 or 3%. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 selling and marketing expenses from continuing operations were $2,622 and $3,120, respectively, representing a decrease of $498 or 16%. The decrease in the
selling and marketing expenses was due mainly to the decrease of marketing costs in Israel, following the restructuring plan executed in the first quarter of 2023.
RESTRUCTURING EXPENSES
On April 6, 2022, Focus Medical announced its decision, from March 30, 2022, to close the Focus Facility in Israel and therefore the Company recorded
restructuring expenses related to impairment of property, plant and equipment, biological assets and right of use asset and liabilities, in the total amount of $4,383.
On March 8, 2023, the Company announced its strategy plan in Israel of reorganization of the company's management and operations in order to strengthen its focus on core activities and drive efficiencies to realize
sustainable profitability. The Company reduced its workforce in Israel by 36% across all functions (including executives). Therefore, the Company recorded restructuring expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 related mainly to salaries to
employees in the amount of $617.
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Share-based compensation expense from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 was $121 and $1,842, respectively, representing a decrease of $1,721 or 93%. For the three months ended June
30, 2023, and 2022 share-based compensation income (expense) from continuing operations was $137 and ($732), respectively, representing an increase of income of $869 or 119%. The increase of income was mainly due to the cancellation of incentive
stock options (“Options”) held by employees who are no longer working for the Company.
FINANCING
Financing income, net, for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 was $621 and $2,583, respectively, representing a decrease of $1,962 or 76% in the financing income. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, and
2022 financing income (expense), net, was $(2,114) and $1,030, respectively, representing a decrease of $3,144 or 305% in the financing income.
The change for the year was mainly due to the updated Company’s warrants valuation that was impacted by the Company’s decreased share price leading to
financial income (expense) in the amount of $3,304 and 5,697 in the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
NET INCOME/LOSS
Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 was $4,572 and $29,719, respectively, representing a net loss decrease of $25,147 or 85%. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 net loss was $3,706
and $18,978, respectively, representing a net loss increase of $15,272 or 80%. The net loss decrease related to factors impacting net income described above, and loss from discontinued operations in the amount of ($18,936) recorded in the six month
ended June 30, 2022 related to the discontinued operations in Canada.
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE BASIC AND DILUTED
Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to holders of Common Shares by the weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding during the period. Diluted profit per Common Share is
calculated by adjusting the earnings and number of Common Shares for the effects of dilutive warrants and other potentially dilutive securities. The weighted average number of Common Shares used as the denominator in calculating diluted profit per
Common Share excludes unissued Common Shares related to Options as they are antidilutive. Basic Loss per Common Share from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 were $(0.33) and $(1.32) per Common Share,
respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 Basic Loss per Common Share from continuing operations were $(0.26) and $(0.49) per Common Share, respectively.
Diluted Loss per Common Share from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022 were $(0.33) and $(2.09) per Common Share, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022
Diluted Loss per Common Share from continuing operations were $(0.26) and $(0.89) per Common Share, respectively.
TOTAL ASSETS
Total assets as of June 30, 2023 were $55,750, compared to $60,676 as of December 31, 2022, representing a decrease of $4,926 or 8%. This decrease was primarily due to the reduction of cash and cash equivalents in the
amount of $1,128 and reduction of inventory of $2,101. Additional decrease is attributed to the effect of translation of items denominated in NIS in the Company’s balance sheet.
INVESTMENT IN XINTEZA
On December 26, 2019, IMC Holdings entered into a share purchase agreement with Xinteza API Ltd. (“Xinteza”), a company with a unique biosynthesis
technology, whereby the Company acquired, on an as-converted and fully diluted basis, 25.37% of Xinteza’s outstanding share capital, for consideration of US$1,700 (approximately $2,165 as of December 31, 2021) paid in several installments (the “Xinteza SPA”). The Company has paid all outstanding installments pertaining to the Xinteza SPA and currently holds 23.35% of the outstanding share capital of Xinteza on an as-converted and fully diluted basis. On
February 24, 2022, IMC Holdings entered into a simple agreement for future equity with Xinteza, under which IMC Holdings paid US$100 (approximately $125), in exchange for the right to certain shares of Xinteza.
TOTAL LIABILITIES
Total liabilities as of June 30, 2023, were $34,212, compared to $36,879 at December 31, 2022, representing an decrease of $2,667 or 7%. The decrease was
mainly due to the reduction in trade payables in the amount of $5,931, a decrease in other accounts payables in the amount of $1,227, off set by increase in bank loans and credit facilities in the amount of $2,231, and an increase in fair value of
warrants in the amount of $3,681. Additional decrease is attributed to the effect of translation of items denominated in NIS in the Company’s balance sheet.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded revenues of $25,736. In addition, the Company hasn’t collected any proceeds from the exercises of Options.
The Company can face liquidity fluctuations from time to time, resulting from delays in sales and slow inventory movements.
In January 2022, Focus entered into a revolving credit facility with an Israeli bank, Bank Mizrahi (the “Mizrahi Facility”).
The Mizrahi Facility is guaranteed by Focus assets. Advances from the Mizrahi Facility will be used for working capital needs. The Mizrahi Facility has a total commitment of up to NIS 15 million (approximately $6,000) and has a one-year term for
on-going needs and 6 months term for imports and purchases needs. The Mizrahi Facility is renewable upon mutual agreement by the parties. The borrowing base is available for draw at any time throughout the Mizrahi Facility and is subject to several
covenants to be measured on a quarterly basis (the “Mizrahi Facility Covenants”).
The Mizrahi Facility bears interest at the Israeli Prime interest rate plus 1.5%. As of June 30, 2023, Focus did not meet certain covenants under the
Mizrahi Facility. During the first quarter of 2023 the Company reduced total commitment to NIS 10,000 (approx. $3,600) and as of June 30, 2023 Focus has drawn down $nil in respect of the Mizrahi Facility.
On May 17, 2023, the Company and Bank Mizrahi entered a new credit facility with total commitment of up to NIS 10,000 (approximately $3,600) (the “New Mizrahi Facility”). The New Mizrahi Facility consists of NIS 5,000 credit line and NIS 5,000 loan to be settled with 24 monthly installments from May 2023. This loan bears interest at the Israeli Prime interest
rate plus 2.9%. As of June 30, 2023 Focus has drawn down $3,448 in respect of the new Mizrahi facility (comprised of approx. $1,793 credit line and $1,655 loan).
The Company's CEO and director, provided to the bank a personal guarantee in the amount of the outstanding borrowed amount, allowing the New Mizrahi
Facility to remain effective.
On August 24, 2022, the Company announced a private placement for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $6,500 (US$5 million) (the “Private Placement”). In
this Private Placement the Company issued 599,999 Common Shares for a total amount of $3,756 (US$3 million) including investments by the Company’s management and executives. Issuance costs of this transaction amounted to $178.
Between January 16, 2023 to February 16, 2023, the Company completed the LIFE Offering, comprised of an aggregate of 2,828,248 Units issued and sold under
the Life Offering for an aggregate gross proceeds of US$3,535, such amount exclusive of 131,700 Units issued to a director of the Company as part of the LIFE Offering whose subscription price was satisfied by the settlement of US$164 in debt owed by
the Company to the director.
Concurrently, the Company completed the Concurrent Offering, comprised of an aggregate of 2,317,171 Units issued and sold under the Concurrent Offering for
aggregate gross proceeds of US$2,896.
As of June 30, 2023, the Group's cash and cash equivalents totaled $1,321 and the Group's working capital from continuing operations (current assets minus current liabilities) amounted to $2,293. In the six months
ended June 30, 2023, the Group had an operating loss from continuing operation of ($5,368) and negative cash flows from operating activities of ($13,212).
The Group’s current operating budget includes various assumptions concerning the level and timing of cash receipts from sales and cash outlays for
operating expenses and capital expenditures, including cost saving plans and restructuring actions taken in 2022 and in June 2023. The Company’s board of directors approved a cost saving plan, implemented in whole or in part, to allow the Company to
continue its operations and meet its cash obligations. The cost saving plan consists of cost reduction due to efficiencies and synergies, which include mainly the following steps: discontinuing operation of loss-making activities, reduction in
payroll and headcount, reduction in compensation paid to key management personnel (including layoffs of key executives), operational efficiencies and reduced capital expenditures.
These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Interim Financial Statements do not include any
adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets or liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
As of June 30, 2023, the Group’s financial liabilities consisted of accounts payable which have contractual maturity dates within one year. The Group
manages its liquidity risk by reviewing its capital requirements on an ongoing basis. Based on the Group’s working capital position on June 30, 2023, management considers liquidity risk to be moderate.
As of June 30, 2023, the Group has identified the following liquidity risks related to financial liabilities (undiscounted):
|
|
Less than one year
|
|
|
1 to 5 years
|
|
|
6 to 10 years
|
|
|
> 10 years
|
|
Contractual Obligations
|
|
$
|
12,096
|
|
|
$
|
1,318
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
The maturity profile of the Company’s other financial liabilities (trade payables, other account payable and accrued expenses, and warrants) as of June 30, 2023, are less than
one year.
|
|
Payments Due by Period
|
|
Contractual Obligations
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Less than one year
|
|
|
1 to 3 years
|
|
|
4 to 5 years
|
|
|
After 5 years
|
|
Debt
|
|
$
|
11,856
|
|
|
$
|
11,477
|
|
|
$
|
379
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Finance Lease Obligations
|
|
$
|
1,558
|
|
|
$
|
619
|
|
|
$
|
730
|
|
|
$
|
209
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Total Contractual Obligations
|
|
$
|
13,414
|
|
|
$
|
12,096
|
|
|
$
|
1,109
|
|
|
$
|
209
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
The Annual Financial Statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which assumes that the Company will
continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of operations. The Annual Financial Statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts and classification
of assets and liabilities that would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. Such adjustments could be material.
SHARE CAPITAL
The Company’s authorized share capital consists of an unlimited number of Common Shares without par value 13,394,136 of which were issued and outstanding as at the date hereof. The Common Shares confer upon their
holders the right to participate in the general meeting with each Common Share carrying the right to one vote on all matters. The Common Shares also allow holders to receive dividends if and when declared and to participate in the distribution of
surplus assets in the case of liquidation of the Company.
OTHER SECURITIES
As of June 30, 2023, the Company also has the following outstanding securities which are convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, voting or
equity securities of the Company: 421,602 Options, 4,586 restricted share units and 18,261 2019 Broker Compensation Options (as defined below), 294,348 2021 Offered Warrants (as defined below) and 5,769,611 2023 LIFE Offering Warrants.
FINANCIAL BACKGROUND
On October 11, 2019, the Company completed the Reverse Takeover Transaction, effected by way of a “triangular merger” between the Company, IMC Holdings and
a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company pursuant to Israeli statutory law.
In connection with the Reverse Takeover Transaction, the Company completed a private placement offering of 19,460,527 subscription receipts (each a “Subscription Receipt”) on a pre-2021 Share Consolidation basis (as defined below) of a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company at a price of $1.05 per Subscription Receipt for aggregate gross proceeds of $20,433.
Upon completion of the Reverse Takeover Transaction, each Subscription Receipt was exchanged for one unit comprised of one (1) common share and one-half of one (1/2) warrant (each whole warrant, a “2019 Listed Warrant”).
Each 2019 Listed Warrant was exercisable for one Common Share at an exercise price of $1.30 until October 11, 2021. A total of 9,730,258 2019 Listed Warrants were issued and listed for trading on the CSE under the ticker “IMCC.WT”. The 2019 Listed
Warrants expired on October 11, 2021.
The Company also issued to the agent who acted on its behalf in connection with the Reverse Takeover Transaction, a total of 1,199,326 2019 Broker
Compensation Options (the “2019 Broker Compensation Options”). Following the 2021 Share Consolidation, the 2019 Broker Compensation Options were adjusted to require four 2019 Broker Compensation Options to be
exercised for one underlying unit at an adjusted exercise price of $4.20, with each unit exercisable into one Common Share and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant (the “2019 Unlisted Warrants”).
Following the 2021 Share Consolidation, the 2019 Unlisted Warrants were adjusted to require four 2019 Unlisted Warrants to be exercised for one Common Share at an adjusted exercise price of $5.20. The 2019 Broker Compensation Options and the 2019
Unlisted Warrants expired on August 2022.
On February 12, 2021, the Company consolidated all of its issued and outstanding Common Shares on the basis of one (1) post-consolidation Common Share for
each four (4) pre-consolidation Common Shares (the “2021 Share Consolidation”) to meet the NASDAQ minimum share price requirement.
On November 17, 2022, the Company completed a second share consolidation (the “2022 Share Consolidation”) by
consolidating all its issued and outstanding Common Shares on the basis of one (1) post-Consolidation Common Share for each ten (10) pre-Consolidation Common Shares.
On May 7, 2021, the Company completed an offering (the “2021 Offering”) for a total of 6,086,956 Common Shares and
3,043,478 Common Share purchase warrants (the “2021 Offered Warrants”). Following the 2022 Share Consolidation, the 2021 Offered Warrant were adjusted to require the (10) 2021 Offered Warrant to be exercised
for one (1) Common Share at an adjusted exercise price of US$72 for a term of 5 years from the date of closing of the 2021 Offering. On November 17, 2022, a shareholder who had participated in the 2021 Offering surrendered his Warrant Certificate of
10,000 Warrant Shares and declared that he has no rights associated with the underlying shares of the Warrant Certificate.
The Company also issued a total of 182,609 broker compensation options (the “2021 Broker Compensation Options”) to
the agents who acted on its behalf in connection with the 2021 Offering. Following the 2022 Share Consolidation, the 2021 Broker Compensation Option were adjusted to require the (10) 2021 Broker Compensation Options for one (1) Common Share at an
adjusted exercise price of US$66.1, at any time following November 5, 2021, until November 5, 2024. There are 182,609 2021 Broker Compensation Options outstanding.
As of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, there were 6,063,959 and 304,348 warrants outstanding, respectively, re-measured by the Company, using the Black-Scholes pricing model, in the amount of $3,689 and $8,
respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, the Company recognized a revaluation gain in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income of $3,304 and $5,704, respectively. For the three months ended
June 30, 2023, and 2022, the Company recognized a revaluation gain (loss) in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, of $(66) and $3,028, respectively, in which the unrealized gain is included in finance income.
OPERATING, FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES
The following table highlights the Company’s cash flow activities for the six and three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and for the year ended
December 31, 2022:
|
|
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
|
|
|
For the three months
ended June 30,
|
|
|
For the Year ended December 31,
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in):
|
|
2023
|
|
|
2022
|
|
|
2023
|
|
|
2022
|
|
|
2022
|
|
Operating activities
|
|
$
|
(13,212
|
)
|
|
$
|
(8,158
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,861
|
)
|
|
$
|
(27
|
)
|
|
$
|
(12,340
|
)
|
Investing activities
|
|
$
|
(553
|
)
|
|
$
|
29
|
|
|
$
|
(86
|
)
|
|
$
|
(122
|
)
|
|
$
|
(793
|
)
|
Financing activities
|
|
$
|
10,677
|
|
|
$
|
4,388
|
|
|
$
|
3,473
|
|
|
$
|
(239
|
)
|
|
$
|
6,612
|
|
Effect of foreign exchange
|
|
$
|
1,960
|
|
|
$
|
(3,594
|
)
|
|
$
|
2,376
|
|
|
$
|
(4,418
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,168
|
)
|
Increase (Decrease) in cash
|
|
$
|
(1,128
|
)
|
|
$
|
(7,335
|
)
|
|
$
|
(98
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,806
|
)
|
|
$
|
(8,689
|
)
|
Operating activities from continuing operations used cash of $13,212 and $8,158 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, operating activities
used cash of $5,861 and $27, respectively. This variance is primarily due to increase in the business activities of the Company including row materials purchases, corporate expenses for salaries, professional fees and marketing expenses in Israel
and Germany and related to the corporate activities in Canada.
Investing activities from continuing operations used cash of $553 and cash provided of $(29) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022,
respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, investing activities used cash of $86 and $122, respectively. Increase derived mainly from purchase of property, plant and equipment in the amount of $553.
Financing activities from continuing operations provided cash of $10,677 and $4,388 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, financing
activities provided cash of $3,473 and used cash of $(239), respectively. Majority of the increase derived from issuance of share capital and warrants in the amount of $8,273, set of by receipt of bank loan in the amount of $6,047 in 2022.
SELECTED ANNUAL INFORMATION – CONTINUING OPERATIONS
For the year ended
|
|
December 31,
2022
|
|
|
December 31,
2021
|
|
|
December 31,
2020
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
54,335
|
|
|
$
|
34,053
|
|
|
$
|
15,890
|
|
Net Loss
|
|
$
|
(24,922
|
)
|
|
$
|
(664
|
)
|
|
$
|
(28,734
|
)
|
Basic net income (Loss) per share:
|
|
$
|
(3.13
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
$
|
(1.86
|
)
|
Diluted net income (Loss) per share:
|
|
$
|
(3.81
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3.62
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1.86
|
)
|
Total assets
|
|
$
|
60,676
|
|
|
$
|
129,066
|
|
|
$
|
38,116
|
|
Total non-current liabilities
|
|
$
|
3,060
|
|
|
$
|
21,354
|
|
|
$
|
19,237
|
|
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS
For the three months ended
|
|
June 30, 2023
|
|
|
March 31, 2023 (1)
|
|
|
December 31, 2022
|
|
|
September 30, 2022
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
13,207
|
|
|
$
|
12,529
|
|
|
$
|
14,461
|
|
|
$
|
14,170
|
|
Net Loss
|
|
$
|
(3,706
|
)
|
|
$
|
(866
|
)
|
|
$
|
(9,651
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,532
|
)
|
Basic net income (Loss) per share:
|
|
$
|
(0.26
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.05
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1.32
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.06
|
)
|
Diluted net loss per share:
|
|
$
|
(0.26
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.05
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1.28
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.06
|
)
|
For the three months ended
|
|
June 30, 2022
|
|
|
March 31, 2022
|
|
|
December 31, 2021
|
|
|
September 30, 2021
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
12,703
|
|
|
$
|
13,001
|
|
|
$
|
9,912
|
|
|
$
|
8,040
|
|
Net income (Loss)
|
|
$
|
(3,736
|
)
|
|
$
|
(7,081
|
)
|
|
$
|
(8,363
|
)
|
|
$
|
828
|
|
Basic net income (Loss) per share:
|
|
$
|
(0.27
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.14
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.19
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.06
|
)
|
Diluted net income (Loss) per share:
|
|
$
|
(0.30
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.14
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.19
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.06
|
)
|
Note 1 - The quarterly figures disclosure here for the three months ended March 31, 2023
have been updated and adjust the Company’s previously filed unaudited interim financial statements as of March 31, 2023. The updates and adjustments are immaterial.
METRICS AND NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES
This MD&A makes reference to “Gross Margin”, “EBITDA”, and “Adjusted EBITDA”. These financial measures are not recognized measures under IFRS and do
not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by
providing further understanding of our results of operations from management’s perspective. Accordingly, these measures should neither be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under IFRS.
Management defines Gross Margin as the difference between revenue and cost of goods sold divided by revenue (expressed as a percentage), prior to the
effect of a fair value adjustment for inventory and biological assets. Management defines EBITDA as income earned or lost from operations, as reported, before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA,
adjusted by removing other non-recurring or non-cash items, including the unrealized change in fair value of biological assets, realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold in the period, share-based compensation expenses, and revaluation
adjustments of financial assets and liabilities measured on a fair value basis. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful financial metric to assess its operating performance on a cash adjusted basis before the impact of non-recurring or
non-cash items. The closest IFRS metric to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is “operating loss”.
The non-IFRS financial measures can provide investors with supplemental measures of our operating performance and thus highlight trends in our core
business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. We also believe that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-IFRS financial measures in the evaluation of issuers. These
financial measures are metrics that have been adjusted from the IFRS statements in an effort to provide readers with a normalized metric in making comparisons more meaningful across the cannabis industry. However, other companies in our industry may
calculate this measure differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.
Our management also uses these non-IFRS financial measures in order to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period, to prepare
annual operating budgets and forecasts and to determine components of management compensation. As required by Canadian securities laws, we reconcile these non-IFRS financial measures to the most comparable IFRS measures.
GROSS MARGIN
Six months ended
|
|
June 30, 2023*
|
|
|
June 30, 2022
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Revenue
|
|
$
|
25,736
|
|
|
$
|
25,704
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
$
|
18,759
|
|
|
$
|
20,023
|
|
Gross profit before FV adjustments
|
|
$
|
6,977
|
|
|
$
|
5,681
|
|
Gross margin before FV adjustments (Non-IFRS)
|
|
|
27
|
%
|
|
|
22
|
%
|
* See Note 1 under “Review of Financial Performance – Financial Highlights” section
of the MD&A.
Three months ended
|
|
June 30, 2023*
|
|
|
June 30, 2022
|
|
Net Revenue
|
|
$
|
13,207
|
|
|
$
|
12,703
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
$
|
9,473
|
|
|
$
|
10,108
|
|
Gross profit before FV adjustments
|
|
$
|
3,734
|
|
|
$
|
2,595
|
|
Gross margin before FV adjustments (Non-IFRS)
|
|
|
28
|
%
|
|
|
20
|
%
|
* See Note 1 under “Review of Financial Performance – Summary of Quarterly Results” section of the
MD&A.
EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
|
|
For the Six Months
ended June 30,
|
|
|
For the Three Months
ended June 30,
|
|
|
For the Year ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2023*
|
|
|
2022
|
|
|
2023
|
|
|
2022
|
|
|
2022
|
|
Operating Loss
|
|
$
|
(5,368
|
)
|
|
$
|
(14,484
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,752
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,624
|
)
|
|
$
|
(30,791
|
)
|
Depreciation & Amortization
|
|
$
|
1,587
|
|
|
$
|
1,315
|
|
|
$
|
778
|
|
|
$
|
846
|
|
|
$
|
2,815
|
|
EBITDA
|
|
$
|
(3,781
|
)
|
|
$
|
(13,169
|
)
|
|
$
|
(974
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,778
|
)
|
|
$
|
(27,976
|
)
|
IFRS Biological assets fair value adjustments, net 1
|
|
$
|
617
|
|
|
$
|
1,075
|
|
|
$
|
278
|
|
|
$
|
394
|
|
|
$
|
2,129
|
|
Share-based payments
|
|
$
|
121
|
|
|
$
|
1,842
|
|
|
$
|
(137
|
)
|
|
$
|
732
|
|
|
$
|
2,637
|
|
Restructuring cost 2
|
|
$
|
617
|
|
|
$
|
4,383
|
|
|
$
|
334
|
|
|
$
|
636
|
|
|
$
|
4,383
|
|
Other non-recurring costs 3
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
7,336
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-IFRS)
|
|
$
|
(2,426
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,869
|
)
|
|
$
|
(499
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,016
|
)
|
|
$
|
(11,491
|
)
|
* See Note 1 under “Review of Financial Performance – Financial Highlights” section of the MD&A.
Notes:
1. |
Losses from unrealized changes in fair value of biological assets and realized fair value adjustments on inventory. See “Cost of Revenues” section of the MD&A.
|
2. |
Costs attributable to the Israel Restructuring and closure of Sdei Avraham Farm in 2022, and to Israel reorganization plan of the company’s management and operations in 2023.
|
3. |
Mainly fair value adjustment of the Company’s purchase option to acquire a pharmacy. See ”Subsequent Events – Panaxia Transaction Update” of the 2022 MD&A.
|
The Company’s Adjusted EBITDA loss for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was reduced, and improved primarily due to improved performance of the Company’s
operational and general and administrative expenses such as the restructuring plans, cost efficiencies from synergies and other corporate expenses reduction from continuing operations.
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS
RENTAL LIABILITIES
The table below summarizes the maturity profile of the Group’s lease liabilities based on contractual undiscounted payments (including interest payments):
June 30, 2023:
|
|
Less than one year
|
|
|
1 to 5 years
|
|
|
6 to 10 years
|
|
|
>10 years
|
|
Lease liabilities
|
|
$
|
619
|
|
|
$
|
939
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
June 30, 2022:
|
|
Less than one year
|
|
|
1 to 5 years
|
|
|
6 to 10 years
|
|
|
>10 years
|
|
Lease liabilities
|
|
$
|
726
|
|
|
$
|
1,047
|
|
|
$
|
706
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
The maturity profile of the Company’s other financial liabilities with liquidity risk (trade payables, other account payable and accrued expenses) as of
June 30, 2023 and 2022, are less than one year.
LITIGATION AND REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS
CLASS ACTION T.Z. 35676-08-19 TEL AVIV - JAFFA DISTRICT COURTS
On August 19, 2019, a cannabis consumer (the “Applicant”) filed a motion for
approval of a class action to Tel Aviv - Jaffa District Court (the “Motion”) against 17 companies (the “Parties”) operating in the field of medical cannabis in Israel, including Focus. The Applicant’s argument is that the Parties did not accurately mark the
concentration of active ingredients in their products. The personal suit sum for each class member stands at NIS 15,585 and the total amount of the class action suit is estimated at NIS 685,740,000. On June 2, 2020, the Parties submitted their
response to the Motion. The Parties argue in their response that the threshold conditions for approval of a class action were not met, since there is no reasonable possibility that the causes of action in the Motion will be decided in favor of the
class group. On July 3, 2020, the Applicant submitted his response to the Parties’ response. On July 5, 2020, the Applicant was absent from the hearing. As a result, on July 23, 2020, the Parties filed an application for a ruling of expenses which
received a response from the Applicant on August 12, 2020, asking to decline this request. On September 29, 2020, the court ruled that the Applicant would pay the Parties’ expenses amount of NIS 750. On July 14, 2021, a prehearing was held. The
court recommended the parties negotiate independently to avoid litigation, and if negotiations fail, then to begin mediation proceedings. The parties agreed to follow the court’s recommendations. On November 3, 2021, the court ruled the Parties
will file an update regarding the mediation procedure in 30 days. The parties conducted unsuccessful negotiations. On March 14, 2022, the Applicant filed a request to amend the Motion (the “Applicant’s Request for Amendment”) and the judge disqualified
herself from hearing the case. As a result, the case was redirected. On June 21, 2022, the Parties filed a response to the Applicant’s Request for Amendment. On
September 12, 2022, the court ruled on the Applicant’s Request for Amendment and accepted the Applicant’s request to clarify its claims regarding product labeling, while rejecting the Applicant’s other
requests. On November 27, 2023, the Applicant submitted an amended application for approval of the motion, and the Parties’ response was submitted on February 8, 2023. On March 16, 2023, the Parties submitted its
deposition, and the Applicant submitted its response to the Parties respond from February 8, 2023. On April 20, 2023, the Parties submitted a request to delete new evidence and clauses from the applicant respond. On April 27, 2023, a preliminary
hearing was held and an evidentiary hearing was scheduled for October 22nd, 2023 and November 5th, 2023.
On July 4th 2023, the Parties submitted an agreed request to release from the class action and validity of a judgment. The request was
conditioned upon and subject to approval of the court. According to the release request, the companies will pay the plaintiff a total amount of 70,000 NIS + VAT and a total amount of 40,000 NIS + VAT to the Applicant's counsel. On July 24, 2023, the
motion was approved by the court.
PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION 66813-06-21 BEER SHEVA MAGISTRATE COURT
On July 11, 2021, the Company was informed that on June 30, 2021, a claim was filed to Beer Sheva Magistrate Court, by the municipal
committee presiding over planning and construction in southern Israel against Focus, Focus’ directors and officers, including Oren Shuster and Rafael Gabay, and certain landowners, claiming for inadequate permitting for construction relating to the
Focus Facility (the “Construction Proceedings”).
On December 6, 2021, the defendants filed a motion request for dismissal the indictment on the ground of defense of justice. The
municipal committee filed its response and after that the defendants filed a response to the municipal committee’s response. As of the date of this letter no decision has yet been made on the application.
A hearing was initially set to December 1, 2021, but postponed several times in order to allow the parties to negotiate towards a
resolution. The hearing is set June 22, 2023. A draft agreement between the parties sent by the defendant to the municipal committee in order for it to be sent to the state attorney’s office for their comments, which once obtained, will be filed with
the Court for its approval. The Court is not obligated to approve the agreement between the parties, if obtained.
On June 22, 2023, a hearing took place before the esteemed Honorable Judge Orit Kertz. During the hearing it was decided that the
defendants and the municipal committee's attorney would engage in negotiations and make diligent efforts to reach a settlement before August 15, 2023. The responsibility of informing the court about any progress concerning a potential settlement was
assigned to the attorney representing the municipal committee.
At this stage, based on the opinion of Focus’ legal counsel, Company's management cannot assess the chances of the claim advancing or
the potential outcome of the negotiations or the Construction Proceedings.
COVID-19 TEST KITS CLAIM, DISTRICT COURT OF STUTTGART
On November 19, 2021, Adjupharm filed a statement of claim (the “Claim”) to the District Court of Stuttgart (the “Stuttgart Court”) against Stroakmont & Atton Trading GmbH (“Stroakmont & Atton”), its shareholders and managing directors
regarding a debt owed by Stroakmont & Atton to Adjupharm in an amount of approximately EUR 947,563 for COVID-19 test kits purchased by Stroakmont & Atton from Adjupharm in May 2021. The Claim was accepted on December 2, 2021. In January 2022,
Stroakmont & Atton filed its statement of defence to the Stuttgart Court in which they essentially stated two main arguments for their defense:
|
1. |
that the contractual partner of the Company is not the defendant, Stroakmont & Atton is not the real purchaser rather a company named Uniclaro GmbH.
|
|
2. |
that the Company allegedly placed an order with Uniclaro GmbH for a total of 4.3 million Clongene COVID-19 tests, of which Uniclaro GmbH claims to have a payment claim against the Company for a partial delivery
of 380,400 Clongene COVID-19 tests in the total amount of EUR 941,897.20. Uniclaro GmbH has assigned this alleged claim against the Company to Stroakmont & Atton Trading GmbH, and Stroakmont & Atton Trading GmbH has precautionary
declared a set-off against the Company’s claim.
|
On March 22, 2022, Adjupharm filed a response to Stroakmont & Atton’s statement of defence and rejected both allegations with a variety of legal
arguments and facts and also offered evidence to the contrary in the form of testimony from the witnesses in question.
The burden of proof for both allegations lie with the opponents and they offered evidences to the court in the form of testimony from certain witnesses. If
the opponents succeed in proving both allegations to the court, the chances of winning the lawsuit will be considerably reduced. However, it will not be easy for the opponents to present evidence of these allegations.
On May 27, 2022, the conciliation hearing and main hearing were held. The Stuttgart Court ruled that the Company shall submit another writ by August 29,
2022. The Stuttgart Court also scheduled a pronouncement date for September 7, 2022, when the Stuttgart Court will enter a judgement or hold an evidentiary hearing with witnesses. Following the pronouncement date on September 7, 2022, an evidentiary
hearing with witnesses was held on two occasions, January 11, 2023, where witnesses on behalf of Adjupharm testified, and on February 22, 2023, witnesses on behalf of Stroakmont & Atton testified.
The court provided the parties a deadline until March 24 2023, to evaluate the testimonies of the witnesses and to deliver to the court a summary of the factual and legal
situation after the court hearings. The court will announce its decision for further proceedings or its judgment on April 5, 2023.
On April 3, 2023, Stuttgart Court announced its decision (the "Judgment") and sentenced Stroakmont & Atton to
pay to Adjupharm EUR 947,563.68 plus interest in the amount of 5 percentage points above the German basis rate since May 8, 2021. In addition, Stroakmont & Atton was sentences to pay Adjupharm EUR 6,551.20 plus interest at 5 percentage points
above the German basis rate since December 14, 2021.
The directors of Stroakmont, Mr. Simic and Mr. Lapeschi, were not sentenced and in this respect, the claim was dismissed against them in their personal
capacity. Adjupharm shall pay 2/3 of the Stuttgart Court costs and the out-of-court costs of Mr. Simic and Mr. Lapeschi. Stroakmont shall bear 1/3 of the Stuttgart Court costs and 1/3 of the out-of-court costs of Adjupharm. The remaining out-of-court
costs shall be borne by each party.
The Judgment is not yet final and therefore cannot be enforced. On May 5, 2023, Adjupharm and Stroakmont & Atton, each has lodged an appeal with the
Stuttgart Court (the "Appeals") regarding the Judgment.
On June 23, 2023, Adjupharm filed its statement of grounds for appeal
with the Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart.At this stage, the Company management cannot assess its ability to collect the payment awarded in the Judgment and the chances of the claim advancing or the potential outcome of the Appeal.
UNICLARO GMBH VS. ADJUPHARM
On December 22, 2022, Uniclaro GmbH filed a statement of claim against Adjupharm with the district court in Hamburg. According to the statement of claim,
Uniclaro GmbH is (“Uniclaro”) claiming the purchase price for 300,000 Covid-19 rapid tests in the total amount of EUR 1,046,010 (including VAT) in exchange for 300,000 Covid-19 rapid tests which Uniclaro has in
its storage.
Uniclaro alleges in this lawsuit that Adjupharm placed an order for 4.3 million Covid-19 rapid tests of the brand "Clongene". Furthermore, Uniclaro claims
that the order was placed verbally on 23.03.2021 and that Adjupharm has already paid for a portion of these tests and received them, but not yet the entire 4.3 million tests. They reserve the right to extend the lawsuit for the remaining amount
(which they did not specify).
According to Uniclaro's statement of claim the lawsuit does not concern the same purchase price and the same Covid-1 9 rapid tests as in the Stroakmont
& Atton Claim mentioned above. On 23 February 2023, the Company provided its statement of defense to the court. The statement of defense contains similar arguments to reject the allegations in this respect as in the court proceedings in Stuttgart
about the counterclaims. As a next step, Uniclaro is allowed to respond to the Company's statement of defense.
At this stage, the Company management cannot assess the chances of the claim advancing or the potential outcome of these proceedings.
PROCEEDINGS UNDER CCAA
See “Corporate Highlights and Events – Key Highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2023” for a summary of the
CCAA Proceedings.
Court materials filed in connection with Trichome's CCAA Proceedings can be found at https://www.ksvadvisory.com/insolvency-cases/case/trichome.
THE REGIONAL LABOR COURT - TEL AVIV (BAT YAM) 17419-04-23
On May 10, 2023, IMC Holdings received a notice that a former employee has recently filed a claim with The Regional Labor Court - Tel Aviv against 3
companies, including IMC Holdings. The nature and details of the claim are still in the preliminary stages, and IMC Holdings is actively working to comprehend the full scope of the allegations.
A preliminary hearing is set for May 6, 2024, before the esteemed Honorable Judge Karin Liber-Levin at the The
Regional Labor Court - Tel Aviv (Bat Yam).
At this stage, the Company management cannot accurately assess the potential outcome of the claims or the likelihood of the claims progressing further.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
IM Cannabis had no off-balance sheet arrangements as of June 30, 2023.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
Transactions with related parties mainly includes compensation for management services and bonus in the ordinary course of business and short-term lease
payments.
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Under the Focus Agreement (as defined below), IMC Holdings retains an option with Messrs. Shuster and Gabay to re-acquire the sold interest in Focus Medical at its sole discretion and in accordance with Israeli cannabis regulations. See “Legal and Regulatory – Restructuring” section of the MD&A.
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The Company is a party to Indemnification Agreement with certain directors and officers of the Company and Trichome to cover certain tax liabilities, interest and penalties arising from the Trichome Transaction.
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On April 28, 2023, the Company has agreed to a securities for debt settlement transaction with L5 Capital, a company wholly-owned and controlled by Marc Lustig, the executive chairman and a director of the Company. Pursuant to the Debt
Settlement, the Company has settle outstanding indebtedness of $838 (approximately US$615using the Bank of Canada daily exchange rate for April 26, 2023) through the issuance of 492,492 units at a price of US$1.25 per Unit. Each Unit consists
of one Common Share of the Company and one Common Share purchase Warrant. Each Warrant entitles L5 Capital to purchase one additional Common Share at an exercise price of US$1.50 for a period of 36 months from the date of issue. All
securities issued are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable Canadian securities legislation. Closing of the Debt Settlement occurred on May 5, 2023. The Debt
Settlement is relied on a Related Party Transactions Exemption.
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Other than the aforesaid transactions noted above, the Company had no other transactions with related parties outside of the Group except those pertaining
to transactions with key management personnel and shareholders in the ordinary course of their employment or directorship. Transactions with related parties for the sale of Focus Medical due to the restructuring process were adjusted in the Company’s
consolidated financial statements following the application of IFRS 10. See the “Legal and Regulatory – Restructuring” section of the MD&A.
PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS
There are no proposed transactions as at the date of this MD&A that have not been disclosed.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
In the process of applying the significant accounting policies, the Group has made the following judgments which have the most significant effect on the
amounts recognized in the financial statements:
JUDGMENTS
Determining the fair value of share-based payment transactions
The fair value of share-based payment transactions is determined upon initial recognition by an acceptable option pricing model. The inputs to the model
include share price, exercise price and assumptions regarding expected volatility, expected life of share option and expected dividend yield.
Discount rate for a lease liability
When the Group is unable to readily determine the discount rate implicit in a lease in order to measure the lease liability, the Group uses an incremental
borrowing rate. That rate represents the rate of interest that the Group would have to pay to borrow over a similar term and with similar security, the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value to the right-of-use asset in a similar
economic environment. When there are no financing transactions that can serve as a basis, the Group determines the incremental borrowing rate based on its credit risk, the lease term and other economic variables deriving from the lease contract's
conditions and restrictions. In certain situations, the Group is assisted by an external valuation expert in determining the incremental borrowing rate.
ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that have an effect on the application of the accounting
policies and on the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Changes in accounting estimates are reported in the period of the change in estimate.
The key assumptions made in the financial statements concerning uncertainties at the reporting date and the critical estimates computed by the Group that
may result in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
ASSESSMENT OF GOING CONCERN
The use of the going concern basis of preparation of the financial statements. At each reporting period, management assesses the basis of preparation of
the financial statements. The going concern basis of presentation assumes that the Company will continue its operations for the foreseeable future and be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of
business.
The Group’s current operating budget includes various assumptions concerning the level and timing of cash receipts from sales and cash outlays for
operating expenses and capital expenditures, including cost saving plans and restructuring actions taken in 2022 and in the first and second quarter of 2023. The Company’s board of directors approved a cost saving plan, implemented in whole or in
part, to allow the Company to continue its operations and meet its cash obligations. The cost saving plan consists of cost reduction due to efficiencies and synergies, which include mainly the following steps: discontinuing operation of loss-making
activities, reduction in payroll and headcount, reduction in compensation paid to key management personnel (including layoffs of key executives), operational efficiencies and reduced capital expenditures. On March 8, 2023, the Company announced its
strategy plan in Israel of reorganization of the company's management and operations in order to strengthen its focus on core activities and drive efficiencies to realize sustainable profitability. The Company reduced its workforce in Israel by 36%
across all functions (including executives). All actions associated with the workforce reduction were substantially completed by June 30. 2023, subject to applicable Israeli law. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to
continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets or liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going
concern.
BIOLOGICAL ASSETS AND INVENTORY
In calculating the value of the biological assets and inventory, management is required to make several estimates, including estimating the stage of growth
of the cannabis up to the point of harvest, harvesting costs, selling costs, average or expected selling prices and list prices, expected yields for the cannabis plants, and oil conversion factors. The valuation of work-in-process and finished goods
also requires the estimate of conversion costs incurred, which become part of the carrying amount for the inventory. The Group must also determine if the cost of any inventory exceeds its net realizable value, such as cases where prices have
decreased, or inventory has spoiled or has otherwise been damaged.
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
In determining the fair value of all identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the most significant estimates generally relate to contingent
consideration and intangible assets. Management exercises judgment in estimating the probability and timing of when earn-outs are expected to be achieved, which is used as the basis for estimating fair value. Identified intangible assets are fair
valued using appropriate valuation techniques which are generally based on a forecast of the total expected future net cash flows of the acquiree. Valuations are highly dependent on the inputs used and assumptions made by management regarding the
future performance of these assets and any changes in the discount rate applied.
IMPAIRMENT OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND FINITE LIFE INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company assesses impairment of property, plant and equipment and finite life intangible assets when an impairment indicator arises (e.g., change in use
or discontinued use, obsolescence or physical damage). When the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or group of assets, the asset is tested at the cash generating unit (“CGU”) level. In assessing impairment, the Company compares the carrying amount of the asset or CGU to the recoverable amount, which is determined as the higher of the asset or CGU’s fair value less costs of
disposal and its value-in-use. Value-in-use is assessed based on the estimated future cash flows, discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects applicable market and economic conditions, the time value of money and the
risks specific to the asset. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount of the asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount and is recorded in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.
IMPAIRMENT OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS WITH INDEFINITE LIFE AND GOODWILL
Goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite life or not yet available for use are tested for impairment annually, and whenever events or
circumstances that make it more likely than not that an impairment may have occurred, such as a significant adverse change in the business climate or a decision to sell or dispose all or a portion of a reporting unit. Finite life intangible assets
are tested whenever there is an indication of impairment. Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are tested for impairment by comparing the carrying value of each CGU containing the assets to its recoverable amount. Goodwill is allocated to
CGUs or groups of CGU’s for impairment testing based on the level at which it is monitored by management, and not at a level higher than an operating segment. Goodwill is allocated to those CGUs or groups of CGUs expected to benefit from the business
combination from which the goodwill arose, which requires the use of judgment. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the CGU’s carrying amount exceeds it recoverable amount. The recoverable amounts of the CGUs’ assets have been
determined based on either fair value less costs of disposal or value-in-use method. There is a material degree of uncertainty with respect to the estimates of the recoverable amounts of the CGU, given the necessity of making key economic assumptions
about the future. Impairment losses recognized in respect of a CGU are first allocated to the carrying value of goodwill and any excess is allocated to the carrying value of assets in the CGU. Any impairment is recorded in profit and loss in the
period in which the impairment is identified. A reversal of an asset impairment loss is allocated to the assets of the CGU on a pro rata basis. In allocating a reversal of an impairment loss, the carrying amount of an asset shall not be increased
above the lower of its recoverable amount and the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in the prior period. Impairment losses on goodwill are not subsequently reversed.
LEGAL CLAIMS
In estimating the likelihood of legal claims filed against the Group entities, the Group management rely on the opinion of its legal counsel. These
estimates are based on the legal counsel's best professional judgment, taking into account the stage of proceedings and legal precedents in respect of the different issues. Since the outcome of the claims may be determined in courts, the results
could differ from these estimates.
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
Deferred tax assets are recognized for unused carry forward tax losses and deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable
profit will be available against which the losses can be utilized. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognized, based upon the timing and level of future taxable profits, its
source and the tax planning strategy.
VALUATION OF LOANS RECEIVABLE
For loans receivable measured at amortized cost or at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss (“FVTPL”) under IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (“IFRS 9”), judgment is used by the Company in determining the fair value of the loan at inception of the lending arrangement and at each reporting
period. The fair value of the loan at any given point in time is calculated based on the present value of estimated future loan payments, discounted using an interest rate that would be charged by another market participant for a financing
arrangement with similar characteristics. Judgment is used by the Company in determining what the interest rate would be for sourcing a similar financing arrangement in the market. This can lead to material fair value gains or losses on loans held at
FVTPL.
LOSS OF CONTROL OF SUBSIDIARY
On November 7, 2022, Trichome filed a petition with the Court for CCAA Proceedings in order to restructure its business and financial affairs. See “Corporate
Highlights and Events – Key Highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2023” for a summary of the CCAA Proceedings.
Management applied judgement in assessing whether this event represented a loss of control of Trichome. On filing of CCAA, which included the a request for
an order to approve a sale and investment solicitation process and to approve a stalking horse agreement of purchase and sale, management concluded that the Company ceased to have the power to direct the relevant activity of Trichome because
substantive rights were granted to other parties through the CCAA Proceedings that restricted the decision making ability of the Company to the extent that the Company was unable to demonstrate power over Trichome. As a result, the Company accounted
for a loss in control and Trichome was deconsolidated on November 17, 2022.
Pursuant to a Reverse Vesting Order of the Court made on April 6, 2023, the Court approved a Share Purchase Agreement dated March 28, 2023 between Trichome
the Purchaser, and the Purchased Entities.
The Share Purchase Agreement contemplated a reverse vesting transaction pursuant to which Trichome agreed to sell to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser
agreed to purchase, all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of TJAC and MYM owned by Trichome for a purchase price of $3,375 along with certain deferred consideration. Pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement and the Reverse Vesting
Order, the Purchased Entities retained the Purchased Entities’ assets, contracts and liabilities specified in the Share Purchase Agreement free and clear of any claims other than Assumed Liabilities, and all other Excluded assets , Excluded
contracts , and Excluded liabilities of the Purchased Assets were transferred to, and assumed by the Residual Corporations, the shares of which are owned directly or indirectly by Trichome. The closing of the transactions contemplated by the Share
Purchase Agreement occurred on April 6. 2023.
As a result of the transactions contemplated by the Share Purchase Agreement, the corporate structure of IM Cannabis has changed since the Purchased
Entities were sold and the Residual Corporations were incorporated under Trichome (whether directly or as subsidiaries of the Purchased Entities and their shares were then Excluded Assets).
DERECOGNITION AND MODIFICATION OF LOANS RECEIVABLE
The Company uses its judgment in determining whether the change in the terms of the lending arrangement qualifies as a derecognition of the loan or a
modification of the loan under IFRS 9. Depending on the Company’s judgment, the manner in which the loan is treated, be it a modification or a settlement, can result in materially different results in interest revenue or other income. If there is a
modification in a lending arrangement subsequent to initial recognition, the Company also reassesses the need to modify the expected credit loss associated with the loan.
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model in determining the fair value of Options issued to employees. In estimating fair value, the Company
is required to make certain assumptions and estimates such as the expected life of the options, volatility of the Company’s future share price, the risk-free rate, future dividend yields and estimated forfeiture rates at the initial grant date.
ESTIMATED USEFUL LIVES AND DEPRECIATION/AMORTIZATION OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment, as well as intangible assets, are dependent upon estimated useful lives which are determined
through the exercise of judgment. Estimated useful lives are assessed at the end of each reporting period for any changes in the expected life of the asset and consumption of economic benefits from the use of the asset. Amortization as well as
depreciation commences when the asset is first put into use. The expected life of any intangible assets with a finite life are assessed at the end of each reporting period.
LEASES
Judgment is used in determining the value of the Company’s right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. The value determined for the Company’s right-of-use
assets and lease liabilities can be materially different based on the discount rate selected to present value the future lease payments as well as the likelihood of the Company exercising extensions, termination, and/or purchase options. The discount
rate used to present value the future lease payments over the life of the lease is based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rate at inception of the lease. This rate is determined by the Company using judgment.
In determining the value of the Company’s right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, the Company assesses future business plans to determine whether to
include certain extension options noted in the lease agreement.
If there is no interest rate implicit in the lease agreement, the Company uses a discount rate that would be charged to a similar borrower, with similar
risk characteristics, in a mortgage loan to purchase the leased facility. This discount rate is used to present value the future lease payments in determining the right-of-use asset and lease liability values at inception of the leases.
DETERMINING THE FAIR VALUE OF AN UNQUOTED FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The fair value of unquoted financial assets in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy is determined using valuation techniques, generally using future cash
flows discounted at current rates applicable for items with similar terms and risk characteristics. changes in estimated future cash flows and estimated discount rates, after consideration of risks such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility,
are liable to affect the fair value of these assets.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Under IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, judgment is required in recognizing revenue when variable consideration is present in a contract. In
certain supply agreements, the Company stands ready to accept returns on cannabis sales, indicating the possibility of variable consideration.
Judgment is used by the Company in determining which of the above two methods of revenue recognition should be used when recognizing revenue from cannabis
sales. Moreover, estimates are used by the Company in determining the amount of revenue to recognize upon delivery and acceptance of cannabis inventory to a customer.
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES INCLUDING INITIAL ADOPTION
The Company’s significant accounting policies under IFRS are contained in Note 2 of the Annual Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of December
31, 2022. Certain of these policies involve critical accounting estimates as they require management to make particularly subjective or complex judgments, estimates and assumptions about matters that are inherently uncertain and because of the
likelihood that materially different amounts could be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions.
The following new accounting standards applied or adopted during the six months ended June 30, 2023, had impact on the Interim Financial Statements:
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Amendment to IAS 8, "Accounting Policies, Changes to Accounting Estimates and Errors":
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In February 2021, the IASB issued an amendment to IAS 8, "Accounting Policies, Changes to Accounting Estimates and Errors" (the
"Amendment"), in which it introduces a new definition of "accounting estimates".
Accounting estimates are defined as "monetary amounts in financial statements that are subject to measurement uncertainty". The
Amendment clarifies the distinction between changes in accounting estimates and changes in accounting policies and the correction of errors.
The Amendment is to be applied prospectively for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023 and is applicable to
changes in accounting policies and changes in accounting estimates that occur on or after the start of that period. Early application is permitted.
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Amendment to IAS 12, "Income Taxes":
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In May 2021, the IASB issued an amendment to IAS 12, "Income Taxes" ("IAS 12"), which narrows the scope of the initial recognition
exception under IAS 12.15 and IAS 12.24 (the "Amendment").
According to the recognition guidelines of deferred tax assets and liabilities, IAS 12 excludes recognition of deferred tax assets and
liabilities in respect of certain temporary differences arising from the initial recognition of certain transactions. This exception is referred to as the "initial recognition exception". The Amendment narrows the scope of the initial recognition
exception and clarifies that it does not apply to the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities arising from transactions that are not a business combination and that give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences, even if
they meet the other criteria of the initial recognition exception.
The Amendment applies for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023, with earlier application permitted. In
relation to leases and decommissioning obligations, the Amendment is to be applied commencing from the earliest reporting period presented in the financial statements in which the Amendment is initially applied. The cumulative effect of the initial
application of the Amendment should be recognized as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings (or another component of equity, as appropriate) at that date.
The Company estimates that the initial application of the Amendment is not expected to have a material impact on its financial
statements.
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Amendment to IAS 1, "Disclosure of Accounting Policies":
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In February 2021, the IASB issued an amendment to IAS 1, "Presentation of Financial Statements" (the "Amendment"), which replaces the
requirement to disclose 'significant' accounting policies with a requirement to disclose 'material' accounting policies. One of the main reasons for the Amendment is the absence of a definition of the term 'significant' in IFRS whereas the term
'material' is defined in several standards and particularly in IAS 1.
The Amendment is applicable for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023. Early application is permitted.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial instruments are measured either at fair value or at amortized cost. The table below lists the valuation methods used to determine fair value of
each financial instrument.
Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value
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Fair Value Method
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Warrants liability1
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Black & Scholes model (Level 3 category)
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Investment in affiliates
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Market comparable (Level 3 category)
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Financial Instruments Measured at
Amortized Cost
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Cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and other account receivables
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Carrying amount (approximates fair value due to short-term nature)
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Loans receivable
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Amortized cost (effective interest method)
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Trade payables, other accounts payable and accrued expenses
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Carrying amount (approximates fair value due to short-term nature)
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Finance expense (income) include fair value adjustment of warrants measured at fair value, for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, amounted to $(3,304) and $(5,703), respectively.
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The warrants fair value for June 30, 2023 was measured using the Black & Scholes model with the following key assumptions:
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Issue date
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May 2023
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February 2023
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May 2021
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Expected volatility
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97
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%
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104
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%
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97
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%
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Share price (Canadian Dollar)
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1.22
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1.22
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1.22
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Expected life (in years)
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2.836
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2.589
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2.836
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Risk-free interest rate
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3.62
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%
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3.70
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%
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3.62
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Expected dividend yield
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0
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%
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0
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%
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0
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%
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Fair value:
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Per Warrant (Canadian Dollar)
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$
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0.613
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$
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0.629
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$
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0.237
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Total Warrants (Canadian Dollar in thousands)
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$
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302
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$
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3,317
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$
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70
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The Group’s exposure to risk for its use of financial instruments are discussed in the Risk Factors.
PROCEDURES AND INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
In accordance with National Instrument 52-109 – Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings
(“NI 52-109”) and Rule 13a-15 under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the establishment and maintenance of the Company’s
disclosure controls and procedures (“DC&P”) and internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”) is the responsibility of management.
Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with applicable IFRS. Internal control over financial reporting should include those policies and procedures that establish the following:
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maintenance of records in reasonable detail, that accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of assets;
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reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable IFRS;
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receipts and expenditures are only being made in accordance with authorizations of management or the Board; and
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reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial instruments.
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NI 52-109 requires the CEO and CFO to certify that they are responsible for establishing and maintaining DC&P and ICFR for the Company and have
concluded that as at December 31, 2022, those internal controls have been designed and are effective in providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with
IFRS.
The Company maintains a set of DC&P designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be publicly disclosed is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported on a timely basis. As required by NI 52-109 and Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b), an evaluation of the design and operation of our DC&P was completed as of December 31, 2022 under the supervision and with the participation of
management, including our CEO and CFO using the criteria set forth in the Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013), issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based upon this evaluation, our CEO and CFO
concluded that as at December 31, 2022, the Company’s DC&P and ICFR were effective.
There have been no changes to the Company’s ICFR during the twelve months ended June 30, 2023 that have materially affected, or are likely to materially
affect, the Company’s ICFR.
LIMITATIONS OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES AND INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, believe that due to inherent limitations, any DC&P or ICFR, no matter how well designed and
operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be
considered relative to their costs. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that any design will not succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Accordingly,
because of the inherent limitations in a cost- effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. Additionally, management is required to use judgment in evaluating controls and procedures.
LIMITATION ON SCOPE OF DESIGN
In accordance with Section 3.3 of National Instrument 52-109 – Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings (“NI 52-109”), the Company has limited the design of its DC&P and ICFR to exclude the controls, policies and procedures of Oranim Plus (the “Excluded Entity”), acquired by
the Company or by one of it subsidiaries within 365 days of the end of the period ended December 31, 2022.
As of June 30, 2023, the Company has implemented its DC&P AND ICFR in all of its subsidiaries.
RESTRUCTURING
Current Israeli law requires prior approval by the IMCA, a unit of the MOH, of the identity of any shareholder owning 5% or more of an Israeli company
licensed by the IMCA to engage in cannabis-related activities in Israel. For a number of reasons, including the opportunity to leverage a network of multiple Israeli licensed producers cultivating under the IMC brand, and in contemplation of a
“go-public transaction” to geographically diversify the Company’s share ownership, IMC Holdings restructured its organization on April 2, 2019 (the “IMC Restructuring”) resulting in the divestiture to Oren
Shuster and Rafael Gabay of its interest in Focus, which is licensed by the IMCA to engage in cannabis-related activity in Israel.
IMC Holdings retains an option with Messrs. Shuster and Gabay to re-acquire the sold interest in Focus Medical at its sole discretion and in accordance
with Israeli cannabis regulations, within 10 years of the date of the IMC Restructuring (the “Focus Agreement”). The Focus Agreement sets an aggregate exercise price equal to NIS 765.67 per share of Focus
Medical for a total consideration of NIS 2,756,500, that being equal to the price paid by Messrs. Shuster and Gabay for the acquired interests in Focus Medical at the time of the IMC Restructuring.
As part of the IMC Restructuring, on April 2, 2019, IMC Holdings and Focus Medical entered into an agreement, as amended on January 1, 2021 (the “IP Agreement”), which provides for Focus Medical’s obligation to use the IMC brand for the sale of any cannabis plant and/or cannabis product produced by Focus, either alone or together with other sub-contractors
engaged by Focus Medical through the IP Agreement.
Focus Medical is also obligated through a services agreement, as amended on January 1, 2021, (the “Services Agreement”)
to use IMC Holdings for certain management and consulting services including: (a) business development services; (b) marketing services; (c) strategic advisory services; (d) locating potential collaborations on a worldwide basis; and (e) financial
analysis services through the Services Agreement.
Under the IP Agreement, the parties apply an arm’s length royalty as a percentage of the licensees’ net revenues, on a quarterly basis in accordance with a
transfer pricing analysis to be updated from time to time, as consideration for Focus’ use of IMC Holdings’ intellectual property.
Under the Services Agreement, the Parties apply an arm’s length markup on total costs, on a quarterly basis, in accordance with a transfer pricing analysis
to be updated from time to time, as consideration for the provision of such services.
Subsequent to the IMC Restructuring, according to accounting criteria in IFRS 10, the Company is viewed as effectively exercising control over Focus, and
therefore, the financial statements of Focus Medical continue to be consolidated with those of the Company, despite the fact that the Company does not own Focus.
ISRAELI MARKET DEVELOPMENT 2013-2023
According to Israeli Ministry of Health, as of June 2023, there are 125,099 medical cannabis licensed patients in Israel. A monthly prescription of
4,884,000 grams of medical cannabis were recorded in June 2023 an increase of 569,000 grams of cannabis from June 2022.2
2 Israel Ministry of Health – licensed patients’ data as of June 2023 (as published on July 10, 2023) https://www.gov.il/he/departments/publications/reports/licenses-status-june-2023
The chart below reflects the growth in licensed medical cannabis patients in Israel between October 2013 to June 2023.3
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN ISRAEL
In Israel, cannabis is currently defined as a “dangerous drug” according to the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance4 (“DDO”) and the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (“Narcotics Convention”), to which Israel is a signatory. However, both the DDO and the
Narcotics Convention allow for the use of cannabis for medical or research purposes under a supervised and controlled regime. The competent regulatory authority in Israel in all matters concerning the oversight, control and regulation of cannabis for
medical production, consumption, and research in Israel is the IMCA, established by Government Res. No. 3069.5 The production, distribution and consumption of adult-use recreational cannabis
products is currently illegal in Israel.
Patient Medical Consumption
The use of cannabis is allowed for patients and for medical purposes, in respect of certain medical conditions, under a special
approval of the MOH. Procedure 1066 of the IMCA sets out a list of medical conditions that are allowed to be treated with medical cannabis products. Such authorized medical conditions are
examined and updated from time to time, and include, among others, cancer, pain, nausea, seizures, muscle spasms, epilepsy, Tourette syndrome, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
3 Ministry of Health – licensed patients’ data as of June 2023 (as published on July 10, 2023) -
https://www.gov.il/he/departments/publications/reports/licenses-status-june-2023
4 Cannabis is listed in schedule 1 of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance [New Version], 1973 [ in English]
https://www.health.gov.il/LegislationLibrary/Samim_01_EN.pdf
5 Israeli Government Res. No. 3609 [in Hebrew], August 7th, 2011 https://www.gov.il/he/departments/policies/2011_des3609
6 Ministry of Health Pharmaceutical Division Policy Number 106 – Licenses for Use of Cannabis
https://www.health.gov.il/hozer/CN_106_2019.pdf (in Hebrew)
Licensing and Authorization for Commercial Activities in the Medical Cannabis Field
In December 2017, the IMCA issued regulations that standardized the licensing process for any cannabis related activity (the “Road Map”).7 Pursuant to the Road Map, each operation in the medical cannabis field, including the propagation, cultivation, products manufacturing, storage
and distribution to licensed pharmacies, and distribution from licensed pharmacies to licensed patients, requires compliance with the provisions of applicable laws, including the procurement of an appropriate license under the DDO from the IMCA and
the maintenance of such license in good standing. Cannabis licenses may not be transferred, exchanged or assigned without the prior approval of the IMCA. The licenses are valid for a period of up to 3 years and can be renewed with the approval of the
IMCA only.
The IMCA has issued a set of directives containing procedures and requirements for applicants for cannabis related activity licenses
and has authorized certain entities to issue official certificates upon compliance with such directives. These directives include (i) Directive 150 (GSP Standard certification); (ii) Directive 151 (GAP Standard certification); (iii) Directive 152
(GMP Standard certification); and (iv) Directive 153 (GDP Standard certification). Regular and periodic examinations are conducted for licensed entities, in order to ensure compliance with the analytical standards and the level of quality required
during each of the phases of production and distribution of medical cannabis.
Medical Cannabis Imports and Exports
The Narcotics Convention governs the import and export of cannabis between member countries. Since Israel is a member country, any
export and import of cannabis is subject to the Narcotic Convention.
In October 2020, the IMCA issued an updated procedure, titled “Guidelines for Approval of Applications for Importation of Dangerous
Drug of Cannabis Type for Medical Use and for Research” (“Procedure 109”), describing the application requirements for cannabis import licenses for medical and research purposes. Therefore, each import of
medical cannabis is to be approved by the IMCA issuing a specific import permit for each imported shipment, rather than a general license for import. An application for import of medical cannabis can be submitted by an entity licensed by the IMCA for
the conduct of medical cannabis related activity. The Israeli government approved the export of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis and cannabis-based products on January 27, 2019,8 and in December
2020, the IMCA published guidelines for the medical cannabis export permit application process.9.
Legalization of Adult-Use Recreational Cannabis and CBD for Non-Medical Purposes in Israel
Currently, adult-use recreational cannabis use in
Israel and CBD for non-medical use is illegal. In November 2020, an Israeli government committee responsible for advancing the cannabis market reform published a report supporting and recommending the legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis
in Israel. The Israeli parliament dissolved since then without applying the committee’s’ recommendations and all legislative initiatives were suspended. However, the new government, formed on June 13, 2021, declared, and settled in the coalition
agreement, its commitment to legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis. Since the formation of the new government, several legislative initiatives were filed, including for the decriminalization of the possession of cannabis for individual
recreational adult-use and the legalization of CBD for non-medical use. In February 2022, a Ministry of Health committee contemplated the legality of CBD and
published its recommendation that CBD should be excluded from the DDO. The main recommendations of the committee were adopted by the Minister of Health, however, to date, the Minister has not enacted an order directing that CBD be removed from the
DDO. On April 1, 2022, new regulations came into force which deemed the previously criminal offences of cannabis possession and use for self-consumption into administrative offences, which do not impact a
criminal record, and limited the penalty to a monetary fine only.
7 Directive 107 - Guidelines for the process of licensing the
practice of cannabis for medical use, as amended on October 2020 [Hebrew] - https://www.health.gov.il/hozer/CN_107_2019.pdf
8 Directive 4490 [Hebrew] - https://www.gov.il/he/departments/policies/dec4490_2019
9 Directive 110, December 2020 [Hebrew] - https://www.health.gov.il/hozer/CN_110.pdf
Previous Regime and Price Control
Until September 2019, under the previous regime, patients licensed for consumption of medical cannabis products by the IMCA received
all of their medical cannabis products authorized under their respective licenses at a fixed monthly price of NIS 370, regardless of each patient’s authorized amount. Since September 2019, under the new regime, licenses to patients were no longer
entitling them for such fixed monthly price. However, some medical cannabis patient licenses granted under the previous regime remain valid, entitling their holders to receive medical cannabis products pursuant to the price controls and supplier
restrictions of the former regime. All licenses under the previous regime expired in Q1 2022.
Regulatory Reform from Licenses to Prescriptions for Medical Treatment of Cannabis
In August 2022, the MOH published a draft outline of the transition reform from licenses to prescriptions for medical treatment of cannabis (the “Proposed Outline”). On June 13, 2023, the health committee of the Knesset approved The Dangerous Drugs Regulations (Amendment), 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations Amendment"")1, which entail a model change from issuing licenses to prescriptions permits following the publication of the Proposed Outline2. The
Regulations Amendment allows accessibility and significant bureaucratic relief for patients. The purpose of the new prescription model (as defined below) is to enable qualified specialist doctors (excluding general practitioner, family physician,
internal physician and pediatrician) to write prescriptions for medical cannabis for patients under the supervision of health care providers (widely known as Kupat Holim), without requiring a usage license from the Ministry of Health (hereinafter
referred to as "The New Prescription Model").
The main changes in the Regulations Amendment are: (i) any specialized doctor can issue permits without the need for specialized
training; (ii) the permits for the use of cannabis will be in the form of prescriptions, and not in the form of licenses from the MOH as the current framework requires; (iii) cannabis products can be sold in any pharmacy, and not only in pharmacies
that have received a special permit from the IMCA and a license from the MOH. The Regulations Amendment will come into effect within 180 days from the date of their publication. To the best of the Company's knowledge, the indications approved as part
of the Regulations Amendment encompass various conditions, such as oncological diseases, active inflammatory bowel disease, AIDS, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Tourette syndrome, epilepsy, autism, and dementia.
10[Hebrew] -file:///C:/Users/MichalLebovitzNissim/Downloads/%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%91%D7%A5%20%D7%94%D7%AA%D7%A7%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%AA-10700%20(1).pdf
11 [Hebrew] - https://www.gov.il/he/Departments/policies/reform-of-drug-prescription
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN GERMANY
On March 10, 2017, the German federal government enacted bill Bundestag-Drucksache 18/8965 – Law amending narcotics and other regulations that amended
existing narcotics legislation to recognize cannabis as a form of medicine and allow for the importation and domestic cultivation of medical cannabis products. Under the updated legislation, cannabis is listed in Annex 3 to the Federal Narcotics Act
(“BtMG”) as a “marketable narcotic suitable for prescription”. Legalization in Germany applies only to cannabis for medicinal purposes under state control in accordance with the Narcotic Convention. Currently,
the production, distribution, exportation and importation of medical cannabis products in Germany is legal, subject to regulations and licensing requirements, while operations involving adult-use recreational cannabis products remain illegal.
Nevertheless, current German government has declared in the coalition agreement its intention to open the German market also in the adult-use recreational market. On April 12, 2023, the German government published an excerpt paper of a 2-pillar model
dated March 24, 202312. The 2 pillars are based on the one hand on private and communal, non-commercial self-cultivation. In short, the private cultivation of recreational cannabis up to a
maximum of 3 female flowering plants is supposed to be possible without punishment. In addition, non-profit associations are to be allowed to cultivate recreational cannabis themselves (not through third parties) under narrow, clearly defined legal
conditions and to distribute it to members of the association for their own consumption. The framework conditions will be regulated in a separate law. The second pillar is based on a regionally limited scientifically accompanied and evaluated model
project with commercial supply chains. Companies will be allowed to produce, distribute, and sell cannabis to adults in specialised shops within a licensed and state-controlled framework, with a special restriction to dispensaries and adult residents
of certain districts/cities in several federal states (opt-in approach). A draft law on this part is not subject to notification, i.e. the Government is obliged to submit a draft law to the European Union Commission for their review and comments.
A draft bill related to the first pillar was published on July 6th, 202313. It
contains a concrete specification for cultivation associations and their possibilities of cultivation for the circle of members. In addition, cannabis in the broadest sense (incl. cannabis resin and concrete THC compounds) shall be deleted from Annex
I of the BtmG. For medical cannabis, this means that medical cannabis and its preparations would in the future only be considered as medicinal products or active ingredients, and no longer additionally as narcotics. This would lead to the fact that
the special security measures for narcotics will no longer apply. Storage under GDP conditions would suffice. Instead of the permit according to § 3 BtMG (for cultivation, production, trade, import, export, delivery, sale or other placing on the
market), a new permit requirement is to be created, for which the BfArM is responsible. The BfArM is also to receive annual stock reports on imported, exported and stock quantities. The BtMAHV remains in force. The intra-German tax document procedure
will no longer apply. However, it will remain subject to prescription, which can only be dispensed through pharmacies. Further details can be found in the draft bill.
The federal government plans to pass it after the summer break. The BfArM expects implementation by the end of 2023.
12 ttps://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/fileadmin/Dateien/3_Downloads/C/Cannabis/Eckpunkte_2-Saeulenmodell_Cannabis.pdf
13 https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/fileadmin/Dateien/3_Downloads/Gesetze_und_Verordnungen/GuV/C/Cannabisgesetz-CanG_RefE.pdf
Medical cannabis in Germany must comply with the corresponding monographs of the German and European pharmacopoeia. Currently, there are only
(non-harmonised) national pharmacopoeial monographs for cannabis flowers (e.g. in the German Pharmacopoeia (Deutsches Arzneibuch (DAB)) and cannabis extracts (DAB) in the EU. The Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) as the European Medicines
Agency’s (EMA) committee responsible for compiling and assessing scientific data on herbal substances, preparations and combinations, announced that in view of uniform EU quality requirements (including with respect to import and export of cannabis),
three new European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) Cannabis monographs that are in preparation and may be of importance in the future:
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All BtMG permit applications must specify the strains and estimated quantities of medical cannabis involved and any subsequent changes must be reported to
the Federal Opium Agency of Germany.
Unlike cannabis, CBD is not subject to German narcotics laws, unless it is synthetic CBD that has been included as a substance that can be prescribed and
marketed in Annex 3 of the BtMG, which may or may not be subject to German drug laws depending on its use and dosage. Annex 1 of the Ordinance on the Prescription of Medicinal Products stipulates that CBD is in principle subject to prescription but
does not specify a minimum quantity or a specific dosage form. However, a distinction must be made between consumable products that naturally contain CBD and those that are infused with CBD extract; the European Commission considers the latter to be
a type of “food” and has recently indicated that all current novel food applications have at least insufficient data on safety and therefore none of the applications can currently lead to approval. In light of the above, various products containing
CBD can be found in the German market. There are currently various court decisions that problematize CBD in food (specifically food supplements) and in cosmetics (specifically: mouth oil). On the one hand, CBD is regarded as a medicinal substance
and/or as a novel food subject to authorization and therefore unsuitable for use in a foodstuff, and on the other hand as unsuitable for cosmetic use in the mouth, as CBD would ultimately be consumed in this case (like a foodstuff).
Cultivation in Germany and Distribution of Medical Cannabis Cultivated in Germany
The Federal Opium Agency of Germany’s Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (“BfArM”) formed a cannabis
division (the “Cannabis Agency”) to oversee cultivation, harvesting, processing, quality control, storage, packaging and distribution to wholesalers, pharmacists and manufacturers. The Cannabis Agency also
regulates pricing of German-produced medical cannabis products and serves as an intermediary of medical cannabis product sales between manufacturers, wholesalers and pharmacies on a non-profit basis. In late 2018, the Cannabis Agency issued a call
for tenders to award licenses for local medical cannabis cultivation and distribution of German-cultivated medical cannabis products (the “German Local Tender”). The Cannabis Agency would serve as an
intermediary in the supply chain between such cultivation and distribution. In April 2019, three licenses for local cultivation were granted. In consequence three companies in Germany cultivate on behalf of the Cannabis Agency of the BfArM. Each
license permitted the holder to grow up to 200kg per year for total production of 2,600kg per year collectively from the 13 cultivation lots and 10,400kg over the four-year license period. In July 2021, the BfArM launched the state sale of cannabis
grown in Germany. Since then, pharmacies have been able to purchase medical cannabis in pharmaceutical drug quality for the supply of patients from the BfArM via the portal www.cannabisagentur.de. The sale from the BfArM to pharmacies is at a price
of 4.30 euros per gram.
The Cannabis Agency has no influence on the actual retail price of medical cannabis products and is not responsible for the import of medical cannabis
products and will therefore neither purchase nor distribute imported medical cannabis products. As a wholesaler, the Cannabis Agency sells German-based medical cannabis products in its own name.
Import volumes and procedures
The current regime permits the importation of cannabis plants and plant parts for medicinal purposes under state control subject to the requirements under
the Narcotic Convention, according to which, Germany must estimate the expected demand of medical cannabis products for medical and research purposes for the following year and report such estimates to the International Narcotics Control Board.
As a prerequisite to obtaining a German import license, the supplier must grow and harvest in compliance with EU-GACP-Guidelines and manufacture in
compliance with EU-GMP-Guidelines and certifications, or alternatively, it is a pure EU-GACP product and the EU-GMP manufacturing steps then take place in Germany. All medical cannabis products imported to Germany must derive from plant material
cultivated in a country whose regulations comply with the Narcotic Convention and must comply with the relevant monographs described in the German and European pharmacopeias. While these requirements also apply to the exportation of medical cannabis
products, the current German regime does not allow domestically cultivated medical cannabis products to be directly sold to commercial entities other than the Cannabis Agency.
Dispensing Exclusively via Pharmacies
Medical cannabis products imported pursuant to an import license under the BtMG and AMG/BtMG permits are sold exclusively to pharmacies for final
dispensing to patients on a prescription basis as ‘magistral preparations’, a term used in Europe to refer to medical products prepared in a pharmacy in accordance with a medical prescription for an individual patient. Magistral preparations require
certain manufacturing steps in the pharmacy. Such manufacturing steps of the pharmacist typically include the testing and dosing of pre-packaged cannabis inflorescences (typically referred to as “floss”), medical cannabis products for oral
administration (dronabinol), medical cannabis products for inhalation upon evaporation, and medical cannabis-infused teas. In addition to magistral preparations, medical cannabis products are also marketable as pre-packaged, licensed drugs (e.g.
Sativex®).
NO U.S. CANNABIS-RELATED ACTIVITIES
The Group does not engage in any U.S. cannabis-related activities as defined in Canadian Securities Administrators Staff Notice 51-352 (Revised) – Issuers with U.S. Marijuana-Related Activities.
The Company has implemented risk management governance processes that are led by the Board, with the active participation of management, and updates its assessment of its business risks on an annual basis.
Notwithstanding, it is possible that the Company may not be able to foresee all the risks that it may have to face. The market in which IM Cannabis currently competes is complex, competitive and changing rapidly, and its business is subject to
risks inherent in a high growth, heavily regulated enterprise, and the Company has identified certain risks pertinent to the Group’s business that may have affected or may affect the Group’s business, financial conditions, results of operations and
cash flows, as further described throughout this MD&A . For additional risk factors, readers are directed to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 available on the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca
and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar (the “Annual Report”). Sometimes
new risks emerge, and management may not be able to predict all of them or be able to predict how they may cause actual results to be different from those contained in forward looking statements. Readers of this MD&A should not rely upon
forward looking statements as a prediction of future results.
CREDIT RISK
The maximum credit exposure as of June 30, 2023, is the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and other
current assets. The Company does not have significant credit risk with respect to customers. All cash and cash equivalents are placed with major Israeli financial institutions.
Loan receivable credit risk is managed by each loan separately according to the Company’s policy, procedures and control relating to
the borrower’s credit risk management. At the end of each period, the individual loan values are assessed based on a credit risk analysis. As of June 30, 2023, the Company had no outstanding loans receivables.
The expected credit loss analysis is generally based on Management’s understanding of the borrower’s experience/integrity, financial
health, business plans, capacity, products, customers, contracts, competitive advantages/disadvantages, and other pertinent factors when assessing credit risk. This would also include the assessment of the borrower’s forecasts as well as taking into
consideration any security and/or collateral the Company has on the outstanding balance.
As of June 30, 2023, the Company assessed the overall risk of the loan receivable balance and concluded that no expected credit loss
under IFRS 9 was required.
LIQUIDITY RISK
The Company’s liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. As of June 30, 2023, the
Company’s financial liabilities with liquidity risk consist of trade payables and other accounts payable which have contractual maturity dates within one year, and lease liabilities. The Company manages its liquidity risk by reviewing its capital
requirements on an ongoing basis. Based on the Company working capital position as of June 30, 2023, management considers liquidity risk to be moderate.
CURRENCY RATE RISK
As of June 30, 2023, a portion of the Company's financial assets and liabilities held in Euro, NIS and USD consist of cash and cash
equivalents in the amount of EUR 121 thousand (approximately $175), NIS 3,080 thousand (approximately $1,104), USD 15 thousand (approximately $20), respectively. The Company's objective in managing its foreign currency risk is to minimize its net
exposure to foreign currency cash flows by transacting, to the greatest extent possible, with third parties in NIS. The Company does not currently use foreign exchange contracts to hedge its exposure of its foreign currency cash flows as management
has determined that this risk is not significant at this point of time.
SHARE PRICE RISK
The Company’s investments in unlisted shares are sensitive to the market price risk arising from uncertainties about the future value
of these investments. The Company manages the price risk through diversification and tight management attention.
The Board reviews and approves all decisions related to investments in shares.
At the reporting date, the Company’s exposure to investments in unlisted shares measured at fair value was $2,244.
INFLATION RISK
Global economies are currently experiencing elevated inflation which could curtail levels of economic activity, including in the Company’s primary
production markets. This inflation is predominantly driven by costs of goods as input costs continue to increase as a result of several external factors including but not limited to general uncertainties caused by the Ukraine war, global supply chain
constraints and rising energy prices. As such, delivery and distribution costs, utility costs and other necessary supplies at an economic cost cannot be assured. These are integral requirements for the Company’s business, and it is reasonable to
expect that inflation, supply shortages or increases in demand could impact the Company’s future economic performance and competitiveness, as it may entail a meaningful increase in costs for various goods and services that the Company may not be able
to pass onto patients or customers. In addition, the operations of the Company could be affected should interest rates, inflation or unemployment levels reach levels that curtail consumer trends and spending and, consequently, impact the sales and
profitability of the Company. The Company may not be able to effectively or successfully address such risks and uncertainties or successfully implement operating strategies to mitigate the impact of such risks and uncertainties. In the event that the
Company fails to do so, such failure could materially harm the Company’s business.
TAX REMITTANCE
There can be no assurance that income tax laws or the interpretation thereof in any of the jurisdictions in which the Company operates will not be changed
or interpreted or administered in a manner which adversely affects the Company and its shareholders. In addition, there is no assurance that CRA or any applicable tax authority will agree with the manner in which the Company calculates taxes payable
or operated in paying its tax obligations and that any of the applicable tax agencies will not change their administrative practices to the detriment of the Company or its shareholders.
CONSOLIDATION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL RESULTS UNDER IFRS 10 AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMON CONTROL
The Company complies with IFRS 10, which applies a single consolidation model using a definition of “control” that requires an investor (as defined in IFRS
10) to consolidate an investee (as defined in IFRS 10) where: (i) the investor has power over the investee; (ii) the investor has exposure or rights to variable returns from involvement with the investee; and (iii) the investor can use its power over
the investee to affect the amount of the investor’s returns.
Subsequent to the restructuring of IMC Holdings on April 2, 2019, the Company analyzed the terms of the contractual agreements with Focus Medical in
accordance with IFRS 10 to conclude whether it should continue to consolidate the accounts of Focus Medical in its financial statements.
Under IFRS 10, consolidation occurs when an investor can exercise control over an investee. Control is achieved through voting rights or other evidence of
power. Where there are no direct holdings, under IFRS 10, an investor (as defined in IFRS 10) should consider other evidence of power and ability to unilaterally direct an investee’s (as defined in IFRS 10) relevant activities. In view of the
contractual agreements and the guidance in IFRS 10, notwithstanding that the Company has no direct or indirect ownership of Focus Medical, it has sufficient rights to unilaterally direct the relevant activities (a concept known as “de facto
control”), mainly due to the following:
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the Company receiving economic benefits from Focus Medical (and the terms of the contractual agreements between the Company and Focus Medical cannot be changed without the approval of the Company);
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the Company having the option to purchase the divested 74% interest in Focus Medical held by Oren Shuster, the CEO, director and a promoter of the Company, and Rafael Gabay, a former director and a promoter of
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Messrs. Shuster and Gabay each being a director of Focus Medical (while Mr. Shuster concurrently being a CEO, director and substantial shareholder of the Company and Mr. Gabay concurrently being a substantial
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the Company providing management and support activities to Focus Medical through a services agreement.
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Accordingly, under IFRS 10, the Company has “de facto control” over Focus Medical, and therefore consolidates the financial results of Focus Medical in the
Company’s financial statements.
Any failure of the Company or Messrs. Oren Shuster and Rafael Gabay to maintain “de facto control” over Focus Medical as defined under IFRS 10 could alter
the Company’s consolidation model, potentially resulting in a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations and financial condition of the Company.
POSSIBLE DIRECT INVOLVEMENT IN THE ISRAELI CANNABIS INDUSTRY
According to current Israeli regulatory medical cannabis framework, any engagement in Cannabis Activities requires receiving the applicable license from
the “IMCA”, an agency operated by the Israeli Ministry of Health, which requires, among other things, pre-approvals by the IMCA (the “IMCA Pre-Approval Requirement”) of the directors, officers and shareholders holding 5% or more of the shares of the
license applicant (“Material Holders”), and of all directors, officers and shareholders that become Material Holders following the grant of the applicable license. Therefore, if the Company will be considered by the IMCA as directly engaged in
Cannabis Activities the aforementioned approvals by the IMCA might apply, on future security holdings, as described above.
Furthermore, any failure of the Company or its shareholders to comply with the IMCA Pre-Approval Requirement may impact the Group’s ability to continue
operating in compliance with any licenses to engage in Cannabis Activities or to renew such licenses. Any inability of the Group to maintain licenses for Cannabis Activities in good standing may result in a material adverse effect on the Group’s
business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
COMPANY’S ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN
The Group’s current operating budget includes various assumptions concerning the level and timing of cash receipts from sales and cash outlays for
operating expenses and capital expenditures, including cost saving plans and restructuring actions taken in 2022 and in the first and second quarter of 2023. The Company’s board of directors approved a cost saving plan, implemented in whole or in
part, to allow the Company to continue its operations and meet its cash obligations. The cost saving plan consists of cost reduction due to efficiencies and synergies, which include mainly the following steps: discontinuing operation of loss-making
activities, reduction in payroll and headcount, reduction in compensation paid to key management personnel (including layoffs of key executives), operational efficiencies and reduced capital expenditures.
These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Annual Financial Statements do not include any
adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets or liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
CONFLICT AND POLITICAL INSTABILITY IN EASTERN EUROPE
2022 has seen significantly higher levels of volatility in global markets due to market participants’ reactions to, and uncertainty surrounding, the
magnitude and timing of government and central bank action to be taken in response to heightened inflation, as well as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This volatility has resulted in a decline in the level of activity in the financial markets.
Continued market volatility or uncertainty related to actions taken or to be taken by central banks, a decline in the global macroeconomic outlook, including as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the threat, or outbreak of more widespread
armed conflict in Eastern Europe would cause financial market activity to continue to decrease, which would negatively affect the Group’s revenues and capital markets activity.
CONFLICT AND POLITICAL INSTABILITY IN ISRAEL
The Group is vulnerable to the political, economic, legal, regulatory, and military conditions affecting Israel and the Middle East. Armed conflicts
between Israel and its neighbouring countries and territories occur periodically in the region and may adversely affect the Group’s business, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, the Group may be adversely affected by other
events or factors affecting Israel such as the interruption or curtailment of trade between Israel and its trading partners, or any restrictions or pressure on the Group’s partners or customers or others to prevent or discourage them from doing
business activities with Israel or Israeli businesses, a significant downturn in the economic or financial condition of Israel, a significant downgrading of Israel’s internal credit rating, labour disputes and political instability, including riots,
uprisings and government failures. Restrictive laws or policies directed towards Israel or Israeli businesses could have a material adverse effect on the Group’s business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects.
From April 2019 until March 2021, Israel held four general elections as efforts to compose and approve a new government failed to find lasting success. As
a result, the Israeli government was unable to pass a budget for fiscal year 2021 and many legislative matters were delayed. In December of 2022, Israel’s new government took office as a result of a coalition of six political parties; however, the
continued uncertainty surrounding future elections and/or the results of such elections in Israel may continue. Actual or perceived political instability in Israel or any negative changes in the political environment, may individually or in the
aggregate adversely affect the Israeli economy and, in turn, the Group’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Any armed conflicts, terrorist activities or political instability in the region could adversely affect business conditions, could harm the Group’s results
of operations, and could make it more difficult for us to raise capital. Parties with whom the Group does business may decline to travel to Israel during periods of heightened unrest or tension, forcing the Group to make alternative arrangements when
necessary in order to meet our business partners face to face. In addition, the political and security situation in Israel may result in parties with whom we have agreements involving performance in Israel claiming that they are not obligated to
perform their commitments under those agreements pursuant to force majeure provisions in such agreements. Further, in the past, the State of Israel and Israeli companies have been subjected to economic boycotts. Several countries still restrict
business with the State of Israel and with Israeli companies. These restrictive laws and policies may have an adverse impact on our operating results, financial condition or the expansion of our business.
Furthermore, under Israeli law, citizens and permanent residents of Israel are obligated to perform military reserve duty for extended periods of time and
are subject to being called to active duty at any time under emergency circumstances. In response to increased hostilities, there have been periods of significant call-ups of military reservists. It is possible that there will be additional call-ups
in the future, which may include officers and key personnel of the Group’s, which could disrupt business operations for a significant period of time.
JUDICIAL AND LEGISLATIVE REFORMS IN ISRAEL
During February, March, April, May and June 2023, Israel is undergoing political and social instability relating to the judicial and legislative reforms
proposed by the newly elected government, creating certain instability and uncertainty. This instability which has a certain effect on the activity of the financial markets may cause material impact on the Groups’ ability to operate in the Israeli
market, which derives, among other, from: exposure to currency exchange rate and interest rate, reduced sales due to disruptive days and lower probability for capital investments.
CCAA PROCEEDINGS
Pursuant to a Reverse Vesting Order of the Court made on April 6, 2023, the Court approved the Share Purchase Agreement dated March 28, 2023, among
Trichome the Purchaser, and the Purchased Entities.
The Share Purchase Agreement contemplated a reverse vesting transaction pursuant to which Trichome agreed to sell to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser
agreed to purchase, all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of TJAC and MYM owned by Trichome for a purchase price of $3,375 along with certain deferred consideration. Pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement and the Reverse Vesting
Order, the Purchased Entities retained the Assumed Liabilities specified in the Share Purchase Agreement free and clear of any claims other than Assumed Liabilities, and all Excluded assets, Excluded contracts , and Excluded liabilities of the
Purchased Assets were transferred to, and assumed by the Residual Corporations, the shares of which are owned directly or indirectly by Trichome. The closing of the transactions contemplated by the Share Purchase Agreement occurred on April 6, 2023.
As a direct or indirect shareholder of the entities that make up the Trichome Group, the Company is subject to the priorities of other stakeholders in the
CCAA proceedings and will likely realize no return in the restructure of the Trichome Group business.
CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain statements in this MD&A may contain “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information,” within the meaning of applicable Canadian
and United States securities legislation (collectively referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”). All statements other than statements of fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, including statements with regard to expected
financial performance, strategy and business conditions. The words “believe”, “plan”, “intend”, “estimate”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “continue”, or “potential”, and similar expressions, as well as future or conditional verbs such as “will”, “should”,
“would”, and “could” often identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management’s current expectations and plans with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to management including based on
reasonable assumptions, estimates, internal and external analysis and opinions of management considering its experience, perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments as well as other factors that management believes to be
relevant as at the date such statements are made. No assurance can be given that the expectations in any forward-looking statement will prove to be correct and, as such, the forward-looking statements included in this MD&A should not be unduly
relied upon. Forward-looking statements is by its nature prospective and requires IM Cannabis to make certain assumptions and is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements are provided as of the date of this MD&A.
The Company does not undertake to update any such forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Forward-looking statements in this MD&A may
include, without limitation, forward-looking statements pertaining to:
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the Company’s business objectives and milestones and the anticipated timing of execution;
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the performance of the Company’s business, strategies and operations;
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the intention to expand the business, operations and potential activities of the Company;
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geographic diversification and brand recognition;
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preparations to target, upon legalization, new cannabis markets;
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expectations relating to the number of patients in Israel licensed by the MOH to consume medical cannabis;
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the future impact of the acquisitions of the Israeli Pharmacies and the Panaxia Transaction;
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the expansion of its Israeli sales channels, distribution, delivery and storage capacity, and reach to medical cannabis patients;
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the future product portfolios of the Group and the Company’s ability to export its products, strains and genetics to Israel and Germany;
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the opportunity and ability to expand in Germany and export to new, legal adult-use recreational cannabis markets in Europe;
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the competitive conditions of the cannabis industry and the growth of medical or adult-use recreational cannabis markets in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates;
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The future impact of the Regulations Amendment regarding the transition reform from licenses to prescriptions for medical treatment of cannabis;
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the growth of the Company’s brands in the respective jurisdictions;
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the Company’s retail presence, distribution capabilities and data-driven insights;
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the competitive conditions of the industry, including the Company’s ability to maintain or grow its market share;
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cannabis licensing in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates;
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the anticipated decriminalization or legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis in Israel and Germany;
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expectations regarding the renewal and/or extension of the Group’s licenses;
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the Group’s anticipated operating cash requirements and future financing needs;
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the Group’s expectations regarding its revenue, expenses, profit margins and operations;
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the anticipated Gross Margins, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA from the Company’s operations;
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the expected increase in revenue and margins in its Israeli medical cannabis market activities arising from its acquisitions
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statements relating to the Company exiting the Canadian cannabis market to focus Israel, Germany and Europe;
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the Company’s ability to achieve profitability in 2023;
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the continued listing of the Company’s Common Shares on the Nasdaq;
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expectations related to demand and momentum in the Company’s Israeli operations;
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the results of the restructuring of the Trichome Group under CCAA;
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cost savings from restructurings;
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future opportunities for the Company in Israel, particularly in the retail and distribution segments of the cannabis market;
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future expansion and growth opportunities for the Company in Germany and Europe and the timing of such;
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the Group’s reliance on third party suppliers and partners and its ability to enter into additional supply agreements to provide sufficient quantities of medical cannabis to fulfil the Group’s obligations; and
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contractual obligations and commitments.
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With respect to the forward looking-statements contained in this MD&A, the Company has made assumptions regarding, among other things:
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the anticipated increase in demand for medical and adult-use recreational cannabis in the markets in which the Company operates;
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the Company’s satisfaction of international demand for its products;
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the Company’s ability to implement its growth strategies and leverage synergies of acquisitions;
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the Company’s ability to reach patients through e-commerce and brick and mortar retail;
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the development and introduction of new products;
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the ability to import and the supply of premium and indoor grown cannabis products from third- party suppliers and partners;
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the changes and trends in the cannabis industry;
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the Company’s ability to maintain and renew or obtain required licenses, permits or authorization related to its domestic and international operations;
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the Company’s ability to rely on the export of, creation and maintenance of and maintain a consistent supply of imported cannabis from suppliers and partners;
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the ability to maintain cost-efficiencies and network of suppliers to maintain purchasing capabilities;
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the effectiveness of its products for medical cannabis patients and adult-use recreational consumers;
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future cannabis pricing and input costs;
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cannabis production yields;
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the Company being able to continue to drive growth from suppliers and partners into Israel, Germany and Europe; and
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the Company’s ability to market its brands and services in Israel, Germany and Europe successfully to its anticipated customers.
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Readers are cautioned that the above lists of forward-looking statements and assumptions are not exhaustive. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties.
Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors and risks. These include:
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general business risk and liability, including claims or complaints in the normal course of business;
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any failure of the Company to maintain “de facto” control over Focus Medical in accordance with IFRS 10;
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regulatory authorities in Israel viewing the Company as the deemed owner of more than 5% of Focus Medical or licensed entities in contravention of Israeli regulations;
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limitations on stockholdings of the Company in connection with its direct engagement in the Israeli medical cannabis market;
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the ability and/or need to obtain additional financing for continuing operations;
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the lack of control over the Company’s investees;
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the risk of defaulting on existing debt;
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the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern;
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the ability of the Company to access future financing if needed or on terms acceptable to the Company;
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the failure of the Company to comply with applicable regulatory requirements in a highly regulated industry;
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unexpected changes in governmental policies and regulations affecting the production, distribution, manufacture or use of medial cannabis in any jurisdictions in which the Company currently operates or intends to operate;
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the Company’s ability to continue to meet the listing requirements of the CSE and the NASDAQ;
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the Israeli government deciding to abandon the decriminalization or legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis;
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any change in the political environment which would negatively affect the prospect of decriminalization or legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis in Israel;
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any unexpected failure of Focus Medical to maintain in good standing or renew its licenses;
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any adverse outcome of the Construction Proceedings;
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any unexpected failure of Adjupharm to maintain in good standing or renew any of its Adjupharm Licenses;
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the Group’s ability to maintain ancillary business licenses, permits and approvals required to operate effectively;
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the interpretation of Company’s acquisitions of companies or assets by tax authorities or regulatory bodies, including but not limited to the change of control of licensed entities;
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the ability of the Group to deliver on their sales commitments or growth objectives;
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the Group’s reliance on third-party supply agreements and its ability to enter into additional supply agreements to provide sufficient quantities of medical cannabis to fulfil the Group’s obligations;
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the Group’s possible exposure to liability, the perceived level of risk related thereto, and the anticipated results of any litigation or other similar disputes or legal proceedings involving the Group, including but not limited to the
Construction Proceedings and the class action proceedings described herein;
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the impact of increasing competition;
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any lack of merger and acquisition opportunities;
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inconsistent public opinion and perception regarding the use of cannabis;
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engaging in activities considered illegal under US federal law related to cannabis;
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political instability and conflict in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Ukraine;
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adverse market conditions;
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unexpected disruptions to the operations and businesses of the Group as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic or other disease outbreaks including a resurgence in the cases of COVID-19;
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the inherent uncertainty of production quantities, qualities and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses;
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the Group’s ability to sell its products;
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the risk of defaulting on existing debt;
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any change in accounting practices or treatment affecting the consolidation of financial results;
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reliance on management; and
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the loss of key management and/or employees.
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Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect the
business, operations or financial results of the Company are detailed under the headings “Risk and Factors” and “Contingent Liabilities and Commitments” of this
MD&A. The Company and management caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements
are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. The Company and management assume no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances except as required by applicable
securities laws.
Additional information about the assumptions, risks and uncertainties of the Company’s business and material factors or assumptions on which information contained in forward-looking statements is based is provided in
the Company’s disclosure materials, including in this MD&A under “Legal and Regulatory – Risk Factors” and the Company’s Annual Report under “Risk Factors”,
available on the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.
All forward-looking statements in this MD&A is qualified by these cautionary statements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information relating to the Company, including the Company’s Annual Report, is available on the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.
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